Spring Break

We wanted to get away for at least some of Spring Break this week. So we headed down to Mark's grandparents house in Mesquite. We were not alone in wanting to enjoy some sun...Andra, Aubree, and Wade came also! It was nice being in the sun and swimming.

I decided that Luke needed to start wearing a lifejacket swimming suit. He was not happy about it at first, but then he didn't mind it. He even caught onto the idea of laying out and eating cookies! I think the highlight for Luke were the tractors we found for him. One night while we were on a drive we saw a field full of huge road construction vehicles. Luke was in heaven and kept asking to go back.

Of course we went shopping in Vegas one day. We were in babyGap getting Luke some new pajamas and told him to pick out three pairs. He was mad that they didn't have any truck pajamas so he ran off crying. Amazingly, he found this green truck shirt and had to have it. He started pulling it down and undressing right in the store. It was a fun weekend and we can't wait for summer now!

The Dresser

So here is the dresser I talked about earlier. Right when I saw it on KSL I was in love. Mark wasn't so sure, but he still drove down to Spanish Fork to get it for me! When he called me on his way home all he would say was that it was old and he didn't think it was going to work.

It was definitely an old dresser, but that's what I loved. The dove tail drawers and the curved legs are so unique. The side had quite a bit of damage. I covered the sides with some molding and then used wood filler on the rest of the damaged spots.

I didn't do much distressing on this piece, but I love how the distressing shows off the details. It was a pretty quick project and I love how it turned out! I think Luke is sad the project is done. He loved getting his boots on and working with tools in the garage. What would I have done without my assistant!?!?

Tables

Since we bought our home decorated there a few items that aren't exactly my taste. After living in it for two years there are a few pieces of furniture I have wanted to change. The tables in my family room have always bugged me.

I have been stalking the blog The Frosted Gardner lately. It is a husband and wife that do amazing furniture refinishing. I decided since I hated my tables anyways why not give it a try! I learned a lot of things along the way that will make future projects easier, but for the most part it was easier than I thought. Obviously my tables aren't perfect, but they will work!

I had a hard time with the glass in the end table. At first, I wanted to replace it with beadboard. I had to let go of that idea since Luke is frequently found standing on our tables and it just wouldn't hold him! I found a glass company that has amazing different types of glass. I think I will replace the regular glass with a tempered bubble glass. That way it will still be unique and safe for Mr. Luke!

As we were carrying the tables in last night I was thinking how nice it will be to not be in the garage working for a week straight and I can let my tired arms rest. Then, I told Mark how I didn't like our sofa table either. We got looking on KSL classifieds...huge mistake...and found the most gorgeous antique dresser. I called the lady immediately. Mark is going to get it for me tonight and I can't wait to get started!

St. Patrick's Day Crafts

I have never decorated for St. Patrick's Day before, but it just seems like Easter is too far away this year. So Luke, Callie, and I headed out to Wood Connection to gather supplies. They wanted in on the action so I let them each pick out something to paint. Luke and Callie thought they were super cool being allowed to paint. We used these amazing washable liquid watercolors that I use in my classroom. And yes, Luke's favorite colors right now are yellow and pink. Nothing like a yellow and pink football! It was a super easy project...considering I allowed paint brushes around a one and three year old! Now we're all decked out in green!

Snow...Snow...Snow

This winter has been a little funny...there hasn't been a big snowstorm for us to get out and play in. Tonight when it started to snow Luke looked outside and started yelling, "Raining, snow, I want!" I decided it was time he played in the snow!

He was so happy to be in the snow with all of his snow clothes on. Luke loves to eat snow. Every time he would bend down to eat some snow he would topple over and couldn't get back up!

We made a snowman since there was plenty of snow. Sadly our first snowman tipped over while we were collecting the rocks. We rebuilt him and Luke was in love. However, he kept wanting to eat his snowman. When I went to take his picture he was busy taking bites out of his snowman. The rest of the night he sat at the backdoor saying hi to his snowman!

Ready For Church

After I got Luke out of the tub on Sunday he was determined to pick out his outfit. I told him he had to wear church clothes, but he thought this outfit was perfect for church! Lookin' good!!!

Cricut

I knew that a Cricut would be great for craft projects, card making, etc. But lately I am in love with using it for organizing. I especially love these vinyl chalkboard ovals I did. I love that if I want to rearrange things in my pantry I just wipe off the chalk and get organizing! I want to make signs and labels for everything now!