FINALLY DONE!!!!

We have been working on Halli's room for at least 3 months. Actually it is probably 4 months. We had some problems with leaking in her room, but finally got it figured out so we could move forward with the work in there. The transformation is complete...kinda. I just need to get some decor for one wall, new blinds, and some curtains. But here it is in all it's glory!!! AC#12

Before pictures

And the FINISHED project!

Oh I still need do finish the closet doors!

The Number 4

Disclaimer-I am totally using this idea from a friend...hope you don't mind Ashley. You are a genius for thinking of it.

A little over 4 years ago Carson entered our lives. (yes his birthday was a week an a half ago, but we've been a little busy...I'm late on this post, but oh well!) He has brought us laughter, tears, smiles, pain, giggles, headaches, and heartaches...but mostly laughter. Thanks for being the funniest kid on the planet!

To honor our little man here are

"Carson's Top 4's"

4 things we did for his Birthday

1. Spiderman birthday party. We went all out!

2. Got him his first bike-spiderman of course

3. Ate pizza

4. Went bowling-his favorite family activity

4 things Carson said today

1. La la la la don't mess with my heart

2. Would you get over here and rescue me (telling me to get off the bed while playing super heros...what I can't rescue you while lying down? Ha-he underestimates my abilities)

3. No Halli, you can't hit me

4. I LOVE my new room! (We rearranged his room today)

4 reasons Carson whined today

1. He couldn't have hot chocolate at the exact moment he decided he wanted it (yes, it does take a minute or two to actually make it!)

2. Halli bopped him on the head-repeatedly

3. It was time for nap. Yes, my 4 year old still takes naps :)

4. He couldn't play the Wii-before nap

4 times Carson made me laugh today

1. When he came running into my room this morning with his blanket over his head

2. He told me he wanted a honey, peanut butter, and bread sandwich

3. Asked Halli where her candy went...of course she had eaten it in 2 seconds flat

4. Immediately asked if he could play the Wii after waking from nap

4 things I remember when he was born

1. He's perfect. The most beautiful baby ever born.

2. Where did the red hair come from?

3. It was all totally worth it!

4. How am I going to take my finals (he was born the day before finals started)

4 things we love about Carson

1. How thoughtful he can be. He is always giving me compliments on the things I do-like the tutu I just made for Halli 2 days ago. He said "mom, it is so beautiful!"

2. His sense of humor. He is constantly making us laugh. He's had such a fun personality since he was a baby.

3. How much he loves Halli...even though she is constantly trying to bother him

4. He is 100% boy.

Thanks for the wonderful 4 years. You have truly enriched and blessed our lives!

Another giveaway

I know this is out of order, but I just saw another giveaway I wanted to enter...so here is another link. I want this book so bad. I never had an interest in sewing until I moved into my house. Now all I want it a sewing machine and some instruction (like this book) to help me get going! Check out this link Sew Liberated Book GIVEAWAY!!!!

Grosgrain giveaway

I just found this blog, and I totally love it! She does giveaways all the time. One going on right now is for Burlap and Blue $30 Gift Card GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!:

Go check it out...seriously

tutu

I have been slacking so bad on blogging this past month. I did good for a couple weeks, but I've only been posting once a week for a little while. Things have just been busy for us here. We've been having too much fun lately I guess.

I still need to make a post for Carson's actual birthday. I'll do that tomorrow, but for tonight I just wanted to get my AC project up for the week. I made Halli a tutu for Christmas, and I have another one that I will put together this week. I am excited about how it turned out, and think she will love dancing around in it! Here is AC#11

Birthday Party

We had Carson's birthday party yesterday, and he had a really great time. He wanted a spiderman party so we had everything spiderman here yesterday. We played pin the spider on the web, did a web walk (like cake walk), and let the kids swing at a spiderman pinata. We also had spiderman decor, cake, and prizes. It was a fun time for all of us. He was really excited for the party, and asked about it everyday. I'm glad it is over so he won't keep asking how many days left. Here are a couple pictures of the celebration.

I never posted about our Thanksgiving. It was really great this year. Ryan's parents drove down from Michigan and surprised the kids and Ryan. I knew about it, and planned on them coming. It was a wonderful surprise for everyone, and we enjoyed having them here. They did most of the cooking for Thanksgiving, and played with the kids everyday so it was more like I was on vacation rather than them! We appreciated them driving the 15 hours to spend the week with us!

And finally here are my projects from the past 2 weeks. I made some Christmas magnets with my mother in law while she was here, and then this week I refinished a little rocking chair for Halli's room. I just realized I haven't taken any photos of my magnets...so I'll post that tomorrow, but here is the chair. After looking at this photo I realized I need another coat of paint on it so I'll have to do that this week. AC #9 and #10

Before (purchased at a garage sale for $5!)

After-painted to match Halli's room...which will be complete this week! I will have it posted as my AC challange for the upcoming week...even though it has taken 2 months to complete. It has been a work in progress for a long time thanks to the leak we had in there. But it is almost done and I'm excited to show the transformation. So be sure to check back for it!

Addresses

I haven't forgotten about my blog...I've just been super busy for the past little bit. I have been doing my AC projects, but I haven't posted them on here. I will do it soon. I just wanted to make a quick post to ask for addresses. I will be sending out Christmas cards soon so if anyone would like one please send me your address either as a post on here, or to my email tiffani24@gmail.com. Hope everyone is having a great December so far!