No Secrets Here!

I found these two blogs, which you may have already heard of, that I just love! I hate when people know of a really good recipe or something great and they don't share! If you have little girls, you need these links! Girly Do's and She Does Hair. I have used a few ideas from them in the last few days and have just loved them. I did a little criss-cross thing with a bun in Addie's hair today and got a ton of compliments. I would post pictures but Addie wouldn't let me take any. Not surprising. This secret is a must share!

No Secrets Here!

I found these two blogs, which you may have already heard of, that I just love! I hate when people know of a really good recipe or something great and they don't share! If you have little girls, you need these links! Girly Do's and She Does Hair. I have used a few ideas from them in the last few days and have just loved them. I did a little criss-cross thing with a bun in Addie's hair today and got a ton of compliments. I would post pictures but Addie wouldn't let me take any. Not surprising. This secret is a must share!

Van Gogh?

Never leave your child outside unsupervised, even for a second. Learn from my mistake! We let Addie stay outside alone for just a few minutes while we ate dinner and in that time she did this little number on the side of the house:

And this one on the sidewalk:

(There are actually more places she painted but this was all I got pictures of.)

But that's okay because now Kimber has something to match the artwork she did in the hallway:

You might think this is my fault but Addie's artwork was done with a pastry brush and my paint pan that was completely dry. I guess she filled it with water and it brought the paint back to life.

Kimber's art, on the other hand, is a more my fault. I had been painting the laundry room cabinets and cleaned the brush I was using then set it on the counter in the bathroom. But, like an idiot I also let the cup with paint I was using next to it. The rest is history.

As Addie's punishment Jared and I decided that she couldn't drive her Barbie for a whole day. Oh my gosh! You would have thought we cut off her arm! She begged me not to do it but I explained that she has to have a consequence. I explained what a consequence was (I'm sure it's gonna stick too...yeah right!) and told her that she could have a good one or a bad one depending on what she has done. She kept saying "I want a good one!"

On another note, here are some random pictures from the week.

Van Gogh?

Never leave your child outside unsupervised, even for a second. Learn from my mistake! We let Addie stay outside alone for just a few minutes while we ate dinner and in that time she did this little number on the side of the house:

And this one on the sidewalk:

(There are actually more places she painted but this was all I got pictures of.)

But that's okay because now Kimber has something to match the artwork she did in the hallway:

You might think this is my fault but Addie's artwork was done with a pastry brush and my paint pan that was completely dry. I guess she filled it with water and it brought the paint back to life.

Kimber's art, on the other hand, is a more my fault. I had been painting the laundry room cabinets and cleaned the brush I was using then set it on the counter in the bathroom. But, like an idiot I also let the cup with paint I was using next to it. The rest is history.

As Addie's punishment Jared and I decided that she couldn't drive her Barbie for a whole day. Oh my gosh! You would have thought we cut off her arm! She begged me not to do it but I explained that she has to have a consequence. I explained what a consequence was (I'm sure it's gonna stick too...yeah right!) and told her that she could have a good one or a bad one depending on what she has done. She kept saying "I want a good one!"

On another note, here are some random pictures from the week.

So long, farewell....I don't miss you!

Let me give you little briefing on my house. It belonged to Jared's grandparents and was built in 1974. After his Granny's death, the house was empty and we thought Taylor might be a nice change so we decided to move in. Let me give you an idea of how this house looked when we moved in. (I really wish I had before and after photos.) The living room had dark (and I mean DARK) wood paneling on the walls, a gold chandelier and red carpet. The girls' room had bluish/green shag carpet and paneling to match. Our room had white carpet, green paneling and one light in the far left corner. That is just a VERY SMALL briefing. I could go on. That doesn't include any other rooms we have worked on. My mother in law could probably remind me of more. In fact the other day we were talking about the house and she said that from the time it was built until we moved in it was almost exactly the same. The only things that were different were the curtains (which were red velvet) and my bedroom used to have green shag to match the paneling. You have to give it to Jared's Grandpa, when he did it- he did it all the way! We waited to replace the carpet until the bad messes were officially over. So on that note.....

It's gone! It's ALL gone! I have finally entered the world of normal carpet.

My bedroom BEFORE:

AFTER:

This is the best part!

The living room BEFORE:

AFTER:

I love it! The carpet is called "That's just beachy" and let me tell you, it is! I seriously feel like I'm at the beach. It looks like sand, but feels better.

Do I even need to point out the horrible curtains in every room? Now that we are past the red, I can focus on the curtains. Heather suggested that I go with red but I think I might be scarred for life!

Of course there there are lots of changes to still be made but the worst it over- the carpet and tile. Remember that? Anyway, the fireplace needs some help, the mirror has to go (although I don't know if it will, Jared has some crazy attachment to it. He says he likes to watch the cars on Main Street. The funny thing is when you are sitting on the couch you can't even see Main Street!) , new couches, a huge picture of Christ above the piano....it never ends. Basically, if you think something needs to be moved or changed or that something needs to be added- it probably will be!

The carpet is the original carpet from when the house was built. It was in extremely great shape. It was made of wool. Everybody always commented on how great it looked. The only problem- it was red! Anyway, when the installer came in he truly could not believe that we wanted to get rid of it. No joke, he asked if he could have it! He wanted to put it in his living room! I told him he was welcome to it. Well, after he started to pull it up he realized it had a burlap backing so it wouldn't be any good after pulling it up. I think that may have saved his marriage.

FYI, I will add pictures of the girls' room soon!

So long, farewell....I don't miss you!

Let me give you little briefing on my house. It belonged to Jared's grandparents and was built in 1974. After his Granny's death, the house was empty and we thought Taylor might be a nice change so we decided to move in. Let me give you an idea of how this house looked when we moved in. (I really wish I had before and after photos.) The living room had dark (and I mean DARK) wood paneling on the walls, a gold chandelier and red carpet. The girls' room had bluish/green shag carpet and paneling to match. Our room had white carpet, green paneling and one light in the far left corner. That is just a VERY SMALL briefing. I could go on. That doesn't include any other rooms we have worked on. My mother in law could probably remind me of more. In fact the other day we were talking about the house and she said that from the time it was built until we moved in it was almost exactly the same. The only things that were different were the curtains (which were red velvet) and my bedroom used to have green shag to match the paneling. You have to give it to Jared's Grandpa, when he did it- he did it all the way! We waited to replace the carpet until the bad messes were officially over. So on that note.....

It's gone! It's ALL gone! I have finally entered the world of normal carpet.

My bedroom BEFORE:

AFTER:

This is the best part!

The living room BEFORE:

AFTER:

I love it! The carpet is called "That's just beachy" and let me tell you, it is! I seriously feel like I'm at the beach. It looks like sand, but feels better.

Do I even need to point out the horrible curtains in every room? Now that we are past the red, I can focus on the curtains. Heather suggested that I go with red but I think I might be scarred for life!

Of course there there are lots of changes to still be made but the worst it over- the carpet and tile. Remember that? Anyway, the fireplace needs some help, the mirror has to go (although I don't know if it will, Jared has some crazy attachment to it. He says he likes to watch the cars on Main Street. The funny thing is when you are sitting on the couch you can't even see Main Street!) , new couches, a huge picture of Christ above the piano....it never ends. Basically, if you think something needs to be moved or changed or that something needs to be added- it probably will be!

The carpet is the original carpet from when the house was built. It was in extremely great shape. It was made of wool. Everybody always commented on how great it looked. The only problem- it was red! Anyway, when the installer came in he truly could not believe that we wanted to get rid of it. No joke, he asked if he could have it! He wanted to put it in his living room! I told him he was welcome to it. Well, after he started to pull it up he realized it had a burlap backing so it wouldn't be any good after pulling it up. I think that may have saved his marriage.

FYI, I will add pictures of the girls' room soon!

Weekend Happenings

Every time we go to the Valley it's so crazy and it feels like we never have enough time for everything and everyone. This weekend was no exception. Jared's best friend got married in Washington DC a few weeks ago (sadly, it was the same weekend as Mother's Day so we weren't able to go. We needed to be with our Mom's!) so we went down for the open house. It was so fun to see old friends and eat the delicious AUTHENTIC Mexican food. The green corn tamales were TO DIE FOR!

Anyway, here are a few pictures from our weekend.

Addie reading books with Grandma Hatch. Addie and Annie having "girl talk." I love how Addie is using her hands and Annie looks like she actually cares what Addie has to say.
What would a visit be with Annie without a mani-pedi session? The results of the manicure.
We love Aunt Annie! Since Brigham is in the last phase of his casts and gets to have a splint. Addie saw him take it off yesterday so he could go take a shower. Oh my gosh, she went ballistic! I seriously think she thought he was taking his arm off. The way she screamed and cried, all while burying her head in a pillow makes me think she will have a phobia of splints the rest of her life. In this picture she is telling Brigham "go to your room!" Kimber playing with Grandpa Richardson A little gymnastics with Annie
Kimbie with her favorite person, Aunt He-yee.
Jared and a few friends from High School.

L to R (not that many of you will even know these people!)
Alan N., Andy P. (the groom), Isaac P., Heather and Josh D. and Jared

Weekend Happenings

Every time we go to the Valley it's so crazy and it feels like we never have enough time for everything and everyone. This weekend was no exception. Jared's best friend got married in Washington DC a few weeks ago (sadly, it was the same weekend as Mother's Day so we weren't able to go. We needed to be with our Mom's!) so we went down for the open house. It was so fun to see old friends and eat the delicious AUTHENTIC Mexican food. The green corn tamales were TO DIE FOR!

Anyway, here are a few pictures from our weekend.

Addie reading books with Grandma Hatch. Addie and Annie having "girl talk." I love how Addie is using her hands and Annie looks like she actually cares what Addie has to say.
What would a visit be with Annie without a mani-pedi session? The results of the manicure.
We love Aunt Annie! Since Brigham is in the last phase of his casts and gets to have a splint. Addie saw him take it off yesterday so he could go take a shower. Oh my gosh, she went ballistic! I seriously think she thought he was taking his arm off. The way she screamed and cried, all while burying her head in a pillow makes me think she will have a phobia of splints the rest of her life. In this picture she is telling Brigham "go to your room!" Kimber playing with Grandpa Richardson A little gymnastics with Annie
Kimbie with her favorite person, Aunt He-yee.
Jared and a few friends from High School.

L to R (not that many of you will even know these people!)
Alan N., Andy P. (the groom), Isaac P., Heather and Josh D. and Jared