SUYL - Front Porches

Linking in with Kelly's Korner this morning to show pictures of our front porches.  My front porch is nothing to get excited about at all.  I really would like to add a fresh layer of paint and maybe tile the front concrete slab, etc....  So anyhoo this is what it looks like right now..hohum!

What is nice though, is during the different holidays, I add a wreath to the front door and plants to make it look more warm and cozy for the holidays!

Also, in case you noticed..there is one lion to the left in the picture. There used to be two but the kids were playing with the one and he cracked and eventually broke.  So now have just the one...kinda uneven but maybe I will find another to replace it with.

Hope you enjoyed my front porch!  :)  Stop by again!

Wall Display

Hello!  I am linking in with Kelly's Korner to show different ways to display pictures on the walls. 

This wall is for pictures of my kids.  Once a year on Christmas we get their picture taken together and this is the wall that they all go on...It is starting to become a  tad bit cramped so we may need to look at different options this year.

These are vintage type pictures of my kids and I just set them on a shelf and it looks simple but clean.

I am sure you all have seen these, plate racks or picture display.  Another neat way to display pictures throughout the home.

This is just another shot of how we display some of our pictures...in my daughters room we put up a picture and had a neat little quote underneath.  It says, "Once upon a time, there was a princess". 

More Random Pictures

More pictures of my kids out by the pool

Our little princess

                                            James trying to look serious in his "hot tub"

Random Summer Pics

There are some days where no topic comes to mind to post on the blog so thought I would share some random pics of summer time!

A VBS Crafts project.  I love this, Sue made it and it is a stained glass type of picture.  I just thought this was so creative.

The kids hanging out, quite literally just outside the window.  Of course they wanted me to take their picure.  They are becoming little hams when it comes to the camera.

Another picture

Sue chose behind the TV to hide for hide and seek with James

Here she is again trying to squeeze her way out. 

                                   

And of course Snowflake.  This is how he spends the majority of his days.

And that is about it today.  It was a lazy summer day with not a lot going on!

Heaps of Laundry

I know, why start off a blog about laundry, right?  Well, that is my reality right now.  Today is all about getting laundry done so we can maintain seating on our sofa.  Right now it is filled with laundry that needs to be hung up and put away.  I had to sneak away from that pile just for a moment.

Today, was day #2 for my daughter's writing class.  I am so happy for her!  You may ask, why the excitement over a writing class?  Because I have had a concern with her taking her time with her writing and also using the correct spelling.  Although the emphasis on the class may not be on spelling, it is still helping her in the long run with becoming a pretty awesome writer.  She mentioned last year that she wanted to start some type of newspaper or journal in her elementary school so this is one step closer.  I told her this upcoming year in school, I would like to see a little more involvement in different groups and organizations on campus.  She is only in 5th grade but it will only help her in the long run and it is never too early to start thinking about college, right?!  : )  I know she has expressed interest in a run team at the school.  Great for physical exercise, which is also important!    Whatever she does, I know she will do well!

I bought some workbooks for James too to help with his math, letter sounds, sight words, etc.  School is now about a month away so I want to get his mind going in that direction and have a good start to the year!  My little guy will be staying back in 1st grade next year.  We felt at this time, this would be the best thing for him.  He has very little self confidence with his sight words, and his writing I think could definitely use some extra work.  He did have an intervention teacher that worked with him in class this last year but he still required a little more time than he was given or could be given.
I am also encouraging independence with him.  I think I have spoilt him by doing things for him that he wants me to do everything even still.  You know as a mom you can blame yourself for every set back but in reality that is what life is about, you make mistakes and you learn from them. 

Either way, I think next year for both of them is going to be so much different (at least I hope).  Not really positive which different clubs or organizations are offered in 1st grade but I want to encourage James to participate as well.   And I think that about sums it up, I want to encourage them to do their best and get involved and we will take one day at a time!  I have some pretty awesome kiddos so I know they will do well.

Well, that is about it!  I need to get back to that huge pile of laundry! 

Have a great day!

SUYL - Master Bedroom

Show Us Your Life - Master Bedroom

Aren't Master Bedrooms fun to decorate?  I know I love decorating mine!  I think I am happy with how it is now though I would love to paint the walls, not sure which color yet.

Entering into the bedroom.  I picked up the window pane (on the dresser) at a yardsale, I jus tthought that was such a neat find.

I love my bed!  Especially the goose down comforter, talk about never wanting to wake up when I go to sleep!  This bed is the definition of comfy!

I have attempted to try and collect Shabby Chic decor for my dresser.  I love Shabby Chic!

A different view.

This is an old picture frame that I spray painted and made into a chalkboard.  It really does not have a home yet but it will soon!  I wrote on it, Beach House.  I just love the beach and love the thought of living in a beach house! 

That's about it!

SUYL - Mantles

Today, the focus was on mantles.  Needless to say, there is absolutely nothing exciting about my mantle.  Very minimal. 

I love this fireplace! We purchased it at Sam's club several years ago (it is so heavy). 

Though I will never win any interior design awards for this piece, it works for me!  haha!

Now here a few pictures of mantles that I would absolutely love to have!

The picture above just makes me think of warmth during the fall months.  Absolutely love!

This picture just reminds me of what I love most, greenery and it looks like there is plenty of it!  haha!  Love this one too though!


Okay, that is it for today..hope you liked my mantle!