Thursday, October 28, 2010

Show Us Your Life:Where Our Guest Lay Their Head

Today is Show Us Your Life: Guest Rooms over at Kelly's Korner. This guest room still isn't completely done since moving in, in July but it works.


Upon entering the guest room.


The bed is from IKEA. Bedding is a mixture. The quilt is from TJ Maxx and the shams and duvet are from an online Scandinavian Company. Pillows are from Target and TJ Maxx also I think.


Up close of the bedding. I LOVE the red ticking.


The table was my husband's grandmothers. My inlaws gave it to us and I painted it a red. I love how it makes the details pop so well on the legs. The lamp is from Stein Mart. The tray holds some night time reading for guests. Several decorating magazines and books. Please overlook the wad of cords on the floor. It's where Time Warner hooked our phone and internet at. I plan to maybe get some shutters or something else to go there to help conceal it.


Cute cross is from Hobby Lobby. The red sign was just a piece of wood I had that I painted and put a vinyl decal that I had on. I wish I wouldn't have painted it a red as it's hard to read sometimes. Oh well. I learned and wouldn't do it again.



A frame I painted and put burlap in and stenciled.



This cute stitchery I won off a blog in a giveaway. I love it.


A basket full of blankets for our guest in case they want extra.



I missed last weeks nurseries/kids rooms so here are my kids rooms.


This is the girls room. I have them sharing because we wanted to have our 4th bedroom as the guest plus I just like the fact that they are in there together.


This is Ansley's side. She loves her Cinderella bed my inlaws bought about 3 years ago when they were on vacation. The bedding is from Target. I originally was going to go all out on bedding for the girls to match from Pottery Barn but the more I thought about it the less I liked the idea. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on bedding that Ireland or Ansley might outgrow soon or if they ended up not sharing a room I didn't want the rooms to be alike so I settled for the same colors. The cute stool was a flea market find.



This is Ansley's dresser. I hate the pulls on it and plan to change them eventually but right now it's not high on my priority list. Yes, the girls don't have curtains yet. I'm on the lookout for some.


This is the girls frames from the birthdays. They each have one. It's their 1st birthday invitations and a picture of them at a year old and then all our guest signed it with sweet messages. I love it and it's something they can always look back on and how much they're loved.



This is Ireland's side. The cute nightstand was another piece that was my husbands grandmothers. I seen it and another one that's now in my sons room in her garage when my inlaws were going through things after she passed months later for a estate sale. They told me to go through and pick anything I wanted. I grabbed the 2 nightstands and the one that's in my guestroom and another smaller version of it too. I love them. They're very sturdy and solid. Ansley wanted hers a pretty pink. I love the dry earse plate on it for messages and the lamp is vintage. I found it on etsy.



Here's a more up close look. The bowholder was a gift and it holds some of our bows. We have tons in baskets in the girls bathroom. Truth be told we'd need probably another 3-4 bow holders like that to hold almost all of them. Crazy I know.


This shelf I got from Michaels and painted it. The knobs I got online. The dress on the left is Ansleys baby dedication dress, the one in the middle is my baby dedication dress, and the one on the right is Ireland's baby dedication dress. I love looking at them when I come in the room. The princess sign was a gift from my fil for Ansley on her 1st birthday.




This is Dawson's room. His room is a work in progress. It has a LONG way to go. He mainly wants a map theme to his room. We are slowly decorating it but it leaves alot to be desired still at this point.



He wanted a "D" on his door since the girls have their names on the wall in their room. I painted it for him and he loves it.


His dropcloth curtains. They work pretty well.

I love the colors in his bedding. He still needs the shams and the twin comforter set for the top bunk. I am in the process too of finding some pillows for the bed. I want to get a rug to go under some of the bed also.

Here's his nightstand that I painted for him. The lamp shade I just added ribbon to and a button to add to it. The picture on the nightstand is of Dawson and his dad when he killed his 1st deer.

This stool my mom painted for Dawson's nursery and he still likes to keep it out in his room. It's special to him and I like that he feels that way.

This is entering his room. The longhorns were his dad's when he was little and were given to Dawson by my inlaws when they found out we were moving to Texas. Right under it now is a map of the US hanging ( I took this picture before it was hung). I'm in the process of trying to frame it from a tutorial from another blog. I'll let yall know how it turns out. I'm also on the lookout for a pretty globe to put on his armoire.




I hope you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for visting.
If you visit please leave a comment so I can be sure to visit you.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Sickies

This little girl and I have been spending ALOT of time together since Saturday night. She's been very sick and has wanted only mama. Lots of cuddling and no sleep for me the last two nights but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Today was a somewhat better day to where she'd actually smile some. Today she spent some time playing with Libby our mini schnauzer. They have become the best of friends while Dawson and Ansley are at school.

















Sunday, October 24, 2010

A Must Try Place


My friend Whitney over at Shanty2Chic and her aunt one day were telling me of some must try places to eat since my family and I are new to the DFW area. One of the places was Chef Point Cafe . This resturant is inside a gas station in Watauga,Tx. They said they have the best food and bread pudding. I decided to do alittle research on the place. The couple that own it tried years ago to get a loan from the bank to open a resturant but since they had no previous resturant experience they wouldn't give them one but would give them a loan for a gas station so that's how it came to be where it is. The owner and chef is rated one of the top ten in Fort Worth and they've been featured by CNN, New York Times, USA Today, NBC, Paula Deen's Magazine and a visit from her,and Diners,Dives,and Drive Ins. I can see why it's rated so highly.

Yesterday evening we decided to go try it out and it didn't disappoint. It was sooo good. I had some of the best fried chicken and mash potatoes ever. My husband had liver and onions for those who like that. They have a menu for everyone though and I've heard that it's all very good. They have burgers,pizza,pasta,steaks,soups,salads,and southern comfort food. We ended our meal with some bread pudding since that's what they're known for. It was wonderful. It's a must if you visit.

We're so glad we tried it out and now have a new place to take family when they visit from Florida. It's nothing special on the outside and looks like a normal gas station except the cars everywhere. So if you're ever in the DFW area or live here and have never been you must try it. You'll thank me just like I'm thanking Whitney and her sweet aunt.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Just a cute picture on a Rainy Day

Just thought I'd share a cute picture of Ireland from the other day on a rainy day like today. We're stuck inside as it continues to rain and rain.

Hope everyone else's weekend is better.




Monday, October 18, 2010

A Giveaway


Tatertots and Jello is having a wonderful giveaway. Barn Owl Primitives is giving away 2 $25 gift certificates to her shop. If you've never saw her work you need to check her out. I have one of her wonderful Keep Calm and Carry On signs and love it. So head on over for a chance to win.


Goodluck

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Happy 2nd Birthday Ireland

This sweet little girl turned 2 today. She's my baby and I can't believe how fast these 2 years have went by. She's been such a gift to our family and a pure joy to call my child.


A few things about Ireland: right now she weighs all of about 21 lbs. and is still wearing mainly 12 month clothing with some 18 months. She is fearless and will try anything of all my children she is I think going to be my most head strong. She knows what she wants when she wants it. She is obsessed with shoes right now and if you leave them around she will find them. She's been known to hide in the closets just playing with shoes. She is very loving and totally devoted to her brother and sister.


Today we had a pretty low key day. Since all our family is in Florida and it's just us now we had a couple from church whose little girl Ireland loves over for dinner and just to play and have cake and ice cream.


Look at those curls. They're still there. I love them and that it's so different from my other 2 children.


She has gotten to where she really loves it when her picture is taken. To me she looks like such a big girl here.


Oh precious baby of mine. That sweet face. I adore it and have adored the 2 years God has given me with you.


On our way to the park after dinner with her friend Avery.


Playing at the park. They play so well together.

Big brother helping that big 2 yr. old towards the slide.
Oh she loved this part. Loves to be sung to. Big sister there to help her out.

Can you tell she loves it?

She's patiently waiting to figure out how to blow that candle out.


Daddy showing her how to do it.


Eating some of that birthday cake. Yum.


Right before bed this is how I found her. Playing with her Minnie Mouse card that sings Happy Birthday to you. She loved this card and I think David and I could have just gotten her this card and she would have been happy.
Happy 2nd Birthday Ireland. I can't believe you're 2. You are a true blessing and I'm so glad you're ours Butterbean.











Friday, October 15, 2010

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rememberance Day


Today I am celebrating my Baby Byrd who I never met or held. In Sept. 2007 I experienced a miscarriage which was one of the worst things I have ever been through. I remember my sweet baby everyday but especially on those special days like today or the date of the miscarriage or would be birth. It makes me sad that my children will never know their sibling on earth but I have the peace that one day we will all get to meet that precious child and I can hold him/her as a mommy. God gives me that peace and I'm so thankful for that.


Along the way I've met some amazing women who I've became friends with because of this and it blesses my heart to know them. We have been a support system for each other especially on those special days when others sometimes forget them.


Every single day in the Us 2,000 women lose a baby to pregnancy/infant loss. That's 700,000 a year, a third of every female in the country. That's one to many losses. So today I am taking part of http://www.iamtheface.org/ . It's a campaign where you can donate a $1 to those women who experience loss every year and give them resources in such a difficult time. You can add your picture and leave a "in memory of" for your baby.


So today I am celebrating my Baby Byrd and all those precious angel babies and the moms who know how I feel.

Monday, October 11, 2010

The Pumpkin Farm

Yesterday one of my good friends that I originally had met online a couple of years ago on a mommy board invited us to join them at the pumpkin farm. This pumpkin farm is about 1 mile from our new home and we pass by it all the time. It was really cute and busy. The kids had alot of fun playing and seeing all the pumpkins.

Emily recently had a new baby and she did really well being out with 3 little ones. It's always so good to see her and her family. We not only became friends on our board but now in real life and I'm loving it. She's become a dear friend and she'll always have a special place in my heart.


Here's a cute little sign pulling into the Pumpkin Farm


One of the many displays they had of pumpkins. I love this time of year and all the beautiful pumpkins.


Dawson and Ansley in front of the Corn Maze posing at this cute photo op area.




I loved this. This old truck was sitting in the middle of the field by the corn maze as a photo op and to play on. It had pumpkins on it and all around it.


Ireland and Zachary playing in the hay

Ansley,Ireland,and Zachary playing
Emily with all her little ones and my 2 girls.

Ansley and Zachary playing on the play area. I love how our kids can play together now. It's so fun to watch.


Dawson and Ireland.


All the kids playing with the pumpkins


Ansley in the hay house.



Ireland looking out the window in the hay house.


The newest addition to Emily's family Baby Girl Hannah. Isn't she sweet?

One last picture before we head out.
We had a great time with friends and enjoying the day. Thanks Emily for inviting us.