Tucked In.

Our little guy has started to make his own

bed whenever he sleeps upstairs. This is

his newest version .... all the teddies had

to be tucked in, safe and sound and cozy!

Car Memories.

My dad had this car. Same color. Same

style. I loved driving it when I could!

Lunch Date.

Dh surprised me last week and picked

me up from work to take me for a late

lunch before one of our performances.

We went to Olive Gardens. So yummy!

I knew I couldn't eat a full sized meal

so I chose the lunch special, which was

the bread sticks, the salad and a small

portion of the Fettuccine Alfredo. I was

so full that I couldn't even eat dinner

later that night. We had amazing service

and the food was perfect. Happy that

we didn't have to wait to be seated.

The last time we went, there was a 2

hour wait for a table but we hit just

the right time. After we were done,

the line up for a table had begun and

it was long. It's a very popular place

and we are thankful for this great day.

Play Dollhouse.

I've been learning how to refinish old dollhouses

as an art medium. I currently own 6 dollhouses.

All are in need of refurbishing and it's been

great fun doing the research and the finishing.

But this week, I've been working on the

gifted dollhouse for our preschool. Part

of the process was finding furniture for

the house that our preschoolers would

like to play with. Such a different feel

working on this one that is not a classic.

The kids will love it and the furniture

is so sweet. I can't wait to see their smiles.

Chocolate Gift.

 

Our best man is still in our lives, all these

years later, and we are so blessed to have

such a good friend. He always remembers

our Anniversary and here's this year's gift ....

Potting Shed.

When we purged our other house before moving to

this one, we brought one item along that likely seemed

strange to those who helped us move: the change table

we used when our kids were babies. Why would we keep

this item you ask? We have no babies. And our grands are

no longer in diapers. So what is the purpose. Well my

friends, let me tell you the grand scheme. It's a good

plan and one I hope you will like as much as me!

See the change table above? Yes, it's now a potting table.

This is what we'll do with our old change table that has

been siting in our garage for the last couple of years.

Dh is going to create an opening for dirt, we'll reinforce

the shelf so I have a good working space and the small

lower shelves will hold supplies. Won't this not only

look amazing but work so well in our little potting

shed? Now that it's in its place and we're almost to

the end of our veggie patch growing season, my

attention is turning to how to finish up the inside of

our little shed. On Saturday, we were at the Antique

Mall adding items to our booth and we decided to

do a bit of shopping. We came across a old tool

caddy repurposed (photos later) and an old metal

picture to hang on the wall (photos later). A theme

is starting to emerge. A plan that is focusing my

mind right now away from world politics and the

fact that Fall keeps making itself knowing with the

growing number of yellow leaves we see each day.

I promise to do a "reveal" post when all is done.

Sweet Cookie.

At our movie premiere a couple of short

weeks ago, we were given "goody bags"

to take home. Look what I just found in

the bottom of my bag. A sweet cookie!

Fallen Leaf.

Out on our walk, look we we found on the

path we took. Yup, a fallen yellow leaf. Ugh!