Grandparents Day!

Here we go again!
A wonderful day to celebrate grandparents! It's on this day in particular that I miss having my own grandparents around.
You really take those old people for granted. I thought they were old and clueless when I was little .. Little did I know they could teach me so my much!

Lucky for me (and my babies), my parents are always around and wonderfully active in my kids lives. We are so very blessed.

I saw this idea on Pinterest.

Grab a Sharpie. Draw or write whatever you wish on your mug.
Bake in a preheated oven (350) for 30 minutes.
Let them cool and the design should stick.

I did one for myself on a glass mug and the design wiped right off after I had a cup of coffee.
I'm thinking since the glass was so shiny and couldn't absorb the ink as much that might explain why it came off.
I hope.

Haha.

Anyway! We had a wonderful day and were able to make my parents (and Aunt - who is also a grandparent. Duh.) a yummy brunch and I think it was enjoyed by all!

Painted Ornaments

Painted Ornaments

Seriously, they're so fun to make!

I thought of this idea in November and then Googled it to make sure I wasn't crazy.

Today, we were going to buy a tree but I knew if we bought a tree we'd need ornaments ..

So instead of buying a tree and having it remain naked, I decided we'd start on our ornaments and buy a tree on Sunday! :)

Good idea. Right?!

So we sat down with my case of paints and I showed the kids how we would do it.

They sat and observed, very intent on what I was doing.

They quickly took to it and enjoyed picking out colors and watching the designs they would make.

So here's my simple instructions:

Go to Michael's (or your favorite craft supply store) and buy clear ornaments. I bought plastic because I have two children under the age of 6 and a cat.

I bought ten plastic circles.

Take the top off and set aside.

Drop a good amount of paint into one of the balls.

Swirl around, slightly vigorously.

Add another color if desired.

Place your thumb (or paper towel for kids) on the opening.

Shake so everything is covered.

And, finally, sit it upright so the paint doesn't drip out.

Once they're dry, add the topper back on and hang on your tree!

Note: You must add a sufficient amount of paint so that it moves around the ball. At first, I added too little and nothing was moving.

Enjoy yourselves!
The kids had a blast and I only got a little antsy a couple of times. 

That's a record! Hahaha

Christmas decor.

And here are my Christmas shelves!

They're kinda boring.

Well, to me they are.

I will probably add more to them as I accumulate more decor.

But my house is all clean and the rest (not pictured) has been decorated and is looking really festive!

I love Christmas! :D

OH, and my house smells like a Christmas tree even though we don't have one yet. 

Thank you, Bath & Body Works! 

PS, here's a hint for my next post:

What is something you might use EVERY DAY until Christmas? 

Be on the look out! 

Showing off the arts! :)

Easy DIY project! :) 

I have some all-purpose white yarn that I keep around. I use it for everything! 

I had just moved into my new place and I love showing off the kids art work .. so I sat and thought about what I could do to show it off.

I grabbed some of my white yarn and tacked it up with white tacks. 

I attached clothespins onto the string and clipped on various pieces of art.

I change out the kids art work every week .. especially since Dylan brings me home such goodies! :)

Our favorite people!

I love that everyone is enjoying our Thankful Turkey!
Dylan's first little girlfriend, Jayla, made this.
Obviously she isn't little anymore - she made this all by herself!
Such a creative little thing! So proud :)