Today

I know, such original blog titles lately. I'm blaming it on the weather and lack of sunshine lately. Does anyone else suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? The past two years have me convinced that I have it. And I've got David about 50% convinced we should move to Ashville, NC which is a huge feat considering he would never have even entertained the idea before.

Anyway, what I came over to tell you was...I found THE perfect lamps! I need to go back and pick up a matching one for my side table. I found it at Bed Bath & Beyond today and after coupon it was $26. It has a khaki colored linen shade. And our room will be going khaki from yellow soonish. I'll either paint his table black or find one with drawers (to paint black) so he has a place to store his junk. This one is pretty girlie for my manly man, or so he tells me. ;)

Crossing my fingers that the twin bed we just called about will still be there after we make the 2 hour drive (both ways!) on Sunday. Eeek! Are we crazy to think that $30 is worth the leisurely Sunday drive? Or...maybe just a little desperate. I'm not going to show you until it's in my garage. I've also inquired about a wing back chair for $25 that I'll make a drop cloth slipcover for, a la Miss Mustard Seed style.

I tell ya, I'm on a thrifting kick lately. This is fun!

This week...

1. On Sunday, we spent Easter at my aunt and uncle's house. A truly fun time. I looked around and realized that in just a few short years all the noise of little ones will be replaced with quiet boardgames (like Monopoly and Clue) on the floor. I'm looking forward to that part too, but reminded myself to savor them being so young right now.



The littlest ones got a head start which was a good thing. The 3 big girls are quite good at this by now and always a step ahead of the rest.







This one just got caught making a clean sweep of the front yard by herself.







My dad is still hanging in there. Had a little scare 2 week ago when his platelet numbers dipped way down, but they came back up so we are blessed with more time. Thank you Lord!



2. Recently I removed two of my cabinet doors and I'm loving it. Now that I know for sure they are staying off I'm going to trim out the opening to cover up the hinge holes. Just yesterday I removed all the serving pieces I had on display above the cabinets. I'm enjoying a less cluttered look around here. Now I just need to decide if the red should change to yellow or khaki.



3. I'm also slowly putting things back on the walls. I figure I better decide where I want things now, instead of after we repaint. My walls are pretty much swiss cheese by now and I'd rather not have to patch holes after the painting is done. I'm feeling like my whole house should go khaki. Still thinking...

This print is from Jones Design Company. I bought the $10 frame at Ikea (with mat), but it could definitely use a contrasting paper behind it instead. I need to get out and look for something.



Here's another one of Emily's prints. It was meant for my sewing area, but the reminder each morning and night will be a good thing here too.



And my favorites from The Wheatfield. These are even more pretty in person. Thinking they need different frames though. But I'll live with them here for a while until I'm sure what to do.





4. Thanks for all the bike-riding training tips, in the comments of {this} post. Can't wait to try taking off the pedals and start with the balancing first.

Oh and from that same post about the awesome Craigslist finds...well the lady sold the twin bed out from under us, even though we had an appointment to buy it that night. Why can't people play fair? Grrr...

5. Coming soon...some sewing room love and a fun giveaway.

Dear Craigslist,

I know I haven't been so nice to you in the past, but I've changed my tune. My husband will be picking up this twin bed frame for my littlest, tonight for just $20. And it's only 2 miles from home. I'm excited to paint it and finally get his room finished.



And I've already been using this awesome drafting table in my new sewing "studio". It's been a wonderful cutting table. No longer do I spend hours on the floor. My knees thank you very much.



And we found matching Schwinn bikes for our girls at just $25 ea (no training wheels!!!). How perfect that even though the listing didn't say they had two, we found out they had twins when we got there. The girls love them and didn't bat an eye about having second-hand. Now if I could just find a listing for "I'll teach your kid to ride a bike", as this mama is going to have a hard time letting them fall.

Love,
Me

O Glorious Day

Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He’s coming
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

Easter cookies

We had four hours of cookie baking and decorating fun this morning.















It was really fun to let the girls do their own thing. Allison got right in there and did every part herself. Emily was a little more timid and enjoyed telling me how to make hers for her. Funny how they are so different.







I used {this icing} and {this cookie recipe}.

Up next, are these sweet bird nests, confetti bars, strawberry pretzel dessert (where the pretzel's are on top).

Are you creating something sweet in your kitchen this week-end?

p.s. I've been drooling over {this kitchen} all day! And I made {these rolls} this morning and they are wonderful. I'm thinking they are also my new hamburger bun recipe.