Thursday July 11



We were hopeful that when we woke up on Thursday that we would have our power back.
To my surprise we did not, so when my alarm went off for work, I was like Not going to happen look at this hair! haha
So I went to my car so that I could charge my dead phone to e-mail my boss and let her know I wouldnt be in to work today. And then off to get breakfast with my hubby and borrow his dads generator so we could at least power our refrigerator.
Then Home for a nap, barely slept the night before.
I finally decided to call LG&E and they said it could be Friday before our power would be back on. :(
I went to work with Nathan for the day , because I could cover my hair with a Hat with that job!!:)
By the time we returned home after 4pm the power was BACK!

We spent some more time with our neightbors last night because they are my fav kids ever!!!
Above is a Picture of Katie and I last night Happy we have Power back!! :)

Happy Friday!

No Power!!

 There was an awful storm that came through on Wednesday and allowed us to lose power.. oh YAY!

Our "No Power" Faces


This never happens to us so we were not happy haha, I guess you can say Spoiled.

But we decided to make the best power outage we could by playing outside with our niece and nephew and the guys played basketball and we ended the evening on the front porch, please outside was cooler then inside our house at that point.

Alex & Ani

I always find myself with a new obcession

almost every few months..

Lately its the collection of bracelets

and this time I wanted them to be bracelets that meant something

to me or represented something that is important to me.

My best Friend Lauren told me about the brand Alex and Ani

months ago..

I fell inlove with her collection she had began collecting.

I decided last month that I would start my collection with the

"Love Wrap".

This "Love Wrap" symolized Optimisim, Bliss and Affection

all things that I acknowledge that I need in my life Daily.

So when I fell inlove with the look of the bracelet and then the meaning

I knew this had to be my first purchase.

It came earlier this week and since I have worn it daily.

With two friendship braclets that a friend from work made me and one that I made myself!!

(I really just like to make things.)

So on this quite Fifth of July I thought I would share my First of Many Alex & Ani's!!



P.S. I have also been working on painting some old wicker chairs to possibly put on our fabulous Front Porch my Hubby built us.

I put the first coat of brown paint on them Tuesday Night already a HUGE difference

I plan to finish them this weekend, Weather permitting!!

Look for my Pictures to come!

Happy Fifth of July!!

TGIF!!

XOXO

DIY Burlap Wreaths

So like my husband says

When I find an interst it can become an obcession

but to me this little obcession with DIY

is my new HOBBY!!

I love it!

So this week I wanted to make some Burlap Wreaths for the Home.

I needed a great summer wreath for the front door and then I thought it would be sweet

to make a mini to hang indoors on our decorative door that separates the dining room

from the family room!

First I started with the Front Door Wreath because I knew it would take more time

and patience with it being my First wreath EVER.

So I went to Pinterst like most of us do these days, what would we do without that website..its lovely.

I found a great pin that showed me step by step how to make a burlap wreath and the supplies I would need to successfully create this burlap vision I was going for!

So then I went to Hobby Lobby another place I dont know if I could now live without haha

and picked up my supplies, listed below is what I needed for the wreath!

One wire base, size of your choice, I went with 22'

Burlap of your choice

Wire stringa

and

a wooden "M"

I already had a glue gun, and metallic stray paint which I also used.

Then I sat down and began

it took sometime to actually figure out what I was supposed to do

but once I figured it out it was smooth sailing from there!!



Step 1

Burlap Complete

I added the Chevron Ribbon and Bow and my Painted M to complete the Look!!

I am so happy with how my First Wreath DIY turned out!

Its now displayed on my front door!!!

 

Then of course since I was on a roll last night

I decided to go ahead a do the mini wreath as well!

 

These were the main supplies, Teal Burlap, and a Burlap Magnetic Flower
I also used some chevron ribbon that I had recently bought!

The Completed Mini Wreath above now hangs in my house and it really makes me happy!! :)

My husband likes them, and told me not to get carried away!! :)

 

Last night before all this DIY maddness

we went to dinner with my Parents which was nice.

When we got home the kids and Jared were outside so we went and chatted and played for a bit.

Katie was playing with sidewalk Chalk

I decided to write our names, Jenna, Katie, and William

in bubble letters on their driveway.

In amazement after I had been talking to the guys

I turned back around to see that she had done the same thing

bubble letters and ALL!!

I was Impressed and I think  you will be too!

Check out this cute pic I captured as a Proud Aunt :)

 

 

Happy Thursday!

 

XOXO 

Weekends..

This Past Weekend was Eventful and Busy!

Friday we Celebrated Fathers Day with my Dad and Family with Dinner and Gifts.

Saturday I finally got to spend some time with Lauren.

Its been Weeks!!

We shopped

and bought things that make us happy.

We bought some of the same

and had the best time.

Later we met up with her and Bryan for some drinks and fun!

Here are some Pictures from Saturday!!

The Butterfly Pillow and Throw Blanket are new!!
 Lauren got the pillow as well it made us both so happy!!! :)

My other Love!!

Sunday we spent time working on our new gate and fence before, during and after the rain :)
Then had Fathers Day Dinner with Nathans Family.

It was a Great weekend..I am Ready for the next!!

XOXO

A week of DIY

I have been a litte busy lately

just being CRAFTY

its ADDICTING!!

Here is what I have been up TOO..

Chalk Labels for our Kitchen Jars!!

Mini Indoor Plants = Obcessed!!

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser!!

Lastly, my Father In Law is also very CRAFTY check out the "M" he carved into a BOOK!!

I love this!!!

Happy Monday!!

I have a feeling this will be another crafty week!!

XOXO

End of May in PHOTOS

Babysitting: Lemonade time with Katie :)

Uncle Nate chalking it up with William while were babysitting!!

StroCo Brand Reveal Party

 

Of course a little Home Love this month..

Just some New Chevron Placemats for the table!!

And the Official Start of Summer with a New Summer Phone Case :)

I cant beleive its already June!

The weather is still amazing for this time of year which is awesome so thankful for that!

 Lots of things going on in June, My Father in Laws birthday has come and gone, my dads birthday is this weekend and Fathers Day is the following weekend amoung all other things going on in our lives!!

We are wanting to plan a summer mini vacation were thinking D.C. or maybe even Charleston.

 SOoo well see which one we pick!!

More to Come in the month of June!

XOXO