When Bordom Attacks

I get bored very easily. To keep busy I pretend to be a crafty, Susy house-keeper type wife. Before getting married, I was NEVER a crafty person. Now, my mind runs and runs with thoughts of how to beautify my lovely 70's trailer. The challenge of how to improve my wood paneling walls, bright orange carpet, and hideous wall paper enthralls me.

 There's not much I can do about the wood panels and floors, but that wall paper is now long gone. Thanks to some cheap oops paint from the Depot and a little bit of paint mixing, I am now a ton happier with our home.
                                                               GUEST BATHROOM:

MASTER BATHROOM:

                                                                             KITCHEN:

 

 

It's amazing what a little bit of paint will do. I'm sure no one, besides my dear friend Natalie, will miss the wall paper. I have also been busy re-upholstering a few treasures. Meet the most darling, little chair. It was left in the trailer when we moved in, and I gratefully accepted it.

 A while back, Toe had given me some old fabric. I don't know why I took it, I just liked it. Thank goodness, since it was the perfect material for my projects. 

  I am pleased to introduce you all to my piano. My mom bought it for me about 4 years ago from non-other than the Newnam's. It's been in storage for way too long, but it finally has a home. All it needed was a little fixing. I love it!

Do you recognize it, Jordan?











My little crafts and home-improvements aren't much, but it sure helps to make this trailer feel more like a home. I also had a late night, crazy Christmas craft adventure. Maybe I'll blog about that later this week. Maybe not. It involved a loofah. And that's just weird.

QUAIL CAMP

 For JD's birthday and prime quail season, we took off to Punkin Center for a weekend campout and quail hunt. Both sides of our family came out for the event. It was a grand time. 

 The hunters: JD, dad, Jake, Lloyd, and DJ.

 Piggy back four-wheeler rides are the best : )

While the guys were away, the girls sure did play.
We had a fiddy party.

Meet the fiddy.

Fiddy of course is the fifty bike. JD taught me how to ride. I in return, taught Toe and Molly while the guys were out. Don't mind Molly's face. She LOVED the bike!!! Seriously, she hardly ever shared : )

Maxy dog enjoyed his camping experience. He ran a ton, chased

the bike some, and barked at absolutely everything in the night.

 The men brought home the meat. And it was delicious.

It was a wonderful campout. Beautiful weather and beautiful company.

I'm betting this is a start of a fabulous tradition.

We're Going to a Birthday Party...

"It's your birthday party. Happy birthday, Darling.

WE love you very, very, very, very, very, very much."

 My best friend turned 22 yesterday! It seems like only yesterday I went to a bon fire

 to celebrate his 18th birthday. Back then I could only dream of him ever taking any

notice of me. Four years later and  he's mine forever, WOOT!!!

 I love you Jackson Don. You are the most patient, loving, 

optimistic, friendliest, coolest, funniest man ever!!!

HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY LOVE!

Attention

Some serious blogging just happened. By serious I mean three new posts. Enjoy!

GONE FISHIN'

Saturday we went to Hawley Lake to do some fishing. I've never actually been fishing before, it was an exciting day. Here's way too many pix to recap the day.










Jake was the first to catch a fish. Jackie followed closely behind. She was kind enough to show Max her fish.


He took very little interest in it and resumed his nap.


Molly mastered her fishing technique.


After hours of waiting patiently, I finally caught a fish!!!


First fish ever. Yes, it is quite pathetic. Yes, that is my fish in JD's hand. Yes, I am proud.

*MAX*

Meet Max. He's our puppy. We got him less than a month ago. He has already stolen our hearts and the hearts of our family. We LOVE Max!





Probably the cutest, scrappiest dog ever. Sleeps about 97% of the day. Hardly barks. And only chews on his acceptable chewing items. Only downfall: he still hasn't mastered his house training. Nonetheless, we still love our new pup!