A Match Made in Heaven!

What do you get when you cross a vacant construction site with a couple of boys who like to drive fast? A perfect combination! This is right across the street from our house. Sean just opens the garage door and lets the boys take off for the dirt lot. Carter is going to be pretty bummed when his "off-roading" space is taken over by new houses...we'll save that news for another time.

Table Transformation

My friend Julia recently introduced me to this blog: http://www.younghouselove.com/ and ever since, I have become somewhat obsessed with spray paint. And, even more into home decorating. (I'm sorry, Sean...it could be worse.) Anyway, I recently painted my grandma's old marble-top table and I love the results! It now blends in better with our existing furniture and it is functional, as well as sentimental. What do you think?

BEFORE:

Yep, that's red paint with a gold accent.

AFTER:

Oil Rubbed Bronze paint makes a world of difference!

I will just apologize now for blogging about random house projects/decorating. I know not everyone is into that sort of thing, but it is kind of my only hobby so you'll probably be seeing more of it. Up next: back yard landscaping

The Big 6-0!

Let the birthday fun continue! We were happy to have Grandad & Grandma Nancy in town last week, so we decided to celebrate Grandad's 60th birthday a little early. Incidentally, Grandma Nancy's birthday happens to be the same day! We wish we could be in Lawrence to celebrate their real birthday, but this was a close second. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! We love you guys!

Carter loved his Benihana hat, but Davis wasn't too sure about the fit.

After our delicious dinner. Luckily you can't see the huge mess we (and by that I mean Davis) left on the floor. Don't worry, we left a good tip.

The birthday couple!

Fire it up!

Carter was pretty cranky & kept saying "I'm starving! Where's the food?!", but he settled down a bit when he saw our chef come out and the action started.

We stopped by the mall before dinner so the boys could run off some energy. And, run they did!

Davis and Grandad

Helping Grandad with his hat...

Two hats are better than one!

"You be a Mickey wizard and I'll be Bob the Builder!"

Carter put this together for Grandad...the screwdriver was his "magic wand".

Twenty-One!!!

Kelsie Rae turned 21 last week and we had a family birthday party at our house to celebrate. I remember the day she was born which means I am getting OLD. I digress...anyway, she is not only beautiful, but a smart, responsible young lady. We are so proud of her & will miss her when she studies abroad in Ireland this semester. We love you, Kels!

Davis was more interested in pizza than snuggling.

Deb, Taylor, me, Tyler & Kels

Card & cash from Aunt Di

Cousins!

Carter was ready to snuggle.

Look at all those candles!

Pictonary time! We literally had to dust this game off...the date on the box was 1985!

Disputing an "all play" win.

Boys vs. Girls

The boys won. Barely.

Sean finishing off the night with the last of the Pina Coladas. Bottoms up!

Beach Bash

We had a fun time at Uncle Josh & Aunt Natalie's wedding celebration! It was a beach theme since they had their big wedding on the beach in Mexico. They had the cutest palm tree cupcakes and other yummy treats which our boys were only too happy to gobble up.

Our wedding reception in this same location five and a half years ago and my mom & Grampy's wedding reception was here in 1993. Christy--you're next!!!!!

Davis busting a move

Yum!

Mama's boy. :-)

Grandpa Ted & Aunt Debbie

Beautiful Bride

The whole fam-damily!

Neely and Carter--BFFs

CoMO

Sean and the boys drove to Columbia (Go Tigers!) to meet Sean's parents for lunch while we were back home. The boys got to play at a cool indoor play place and then they all went to Heidelberg for lunch. I know they all enjoyed spending some time together, even if it was a short visit. We are looking forward to Grandma & Grandpa coming to Colorado in a couple of weeks!

Grandma Pat & Grandpa Dan with the boys on the Quad