Fires, Fireflies and Fun!

We had a low key weekend but the boys enjoyed fun by the fire, catching lightening bugs, and some time at Pine Grove Furnace.

A great night (Friday) for catching bugs...we must have caught at least 20

Lovin' this marshmallow

Brennan's Mickey tie dye that he made at school

He always wants a close up so here you go.  Look at those eyse...

My boy has a little sweet tooth...he enjoyed his ice cream too!

At Fuller Lake- Pine Grove Furnace...I forgot my camera so I had to use my phone

He gets cold so quick!

Picnic lunch

My DIY

I've actually had a little time lately to do a few projects.  I've been experimenting with painting furniture.  First, I tried Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint on a frame and a table.  It didn't work so well on the table (I had to redo the top with chalk paint).  Most recently I've been using chalk paint.  It's been better for me than the milk paint.  After painting, I've been using Miss Mustarad Seed's hemp oil which protects the paint and enhances the color.  I have wax coming in the mail soon which I think that I might like better than the oil.  There are lots of tutorials and information online, I've just looked at Pinterest, read a few blogs, and watched some tutorial videos.  Unfortunately, I don't have any before pictures so you can't see the transformation...I need to start taking those!

I also made this tutu yesterday for our friend's little girl.  I used this tutorial and it was so easy!  I can't wait to see how it looks on her.

Ava's tutu:)

Part of an old school desk...It was in bad shape and only $10.  We sanded and painted all of it, Nate took it completely apart to do some repairs and fortunately it went right back together.  Now it will be a little bench for the boys.  It's not quite done yet, it has to get either legs or boards for stabilization.  This is a green chalk paint and an oatmeal on top (wiped with a wet cloth)

Small rocker that I painted with gray chalk paint and re-upholstered the cushion. My most expensive purchase @ $20 plus fabric and a new foam cushion.  Fabric is from www.onlinefabricstore.net, which has a great selection and good prices.  I have a few other coordinating fabrics that I can't wait to use.

My $8 old window....This is chalk paint in a couple of blues finished the same way as the bench was done.  After some sanding you can see the white and gray layers too. This needs hooks put on the bottom yet...I'm thinking this would work in a mud room for keys and notes for the week. 

Most of my projects...my one window on the right isn't done yet, I think it will look nice, if so I'll share when it's complete. The small thing in the window is a towel rack. I have a microwave cart from my first apartment that's in process as well, it's almost ready for a picture.

Fun Times!

We've had a fun extended weekend spending time with friends, hanging at home and going to Dutch Wonderland. Dutch Wonderland is a nice park for little kids with lots of rides and shows appropriate for their age.  They had a fun water section and a dinosaur section (the reason we went) too.  Brennan has been hearing commercials on the radio for Dutch Wonderland and specifically for the dinosaur attraction therefore he "needed' to go.  It was a fun day!

Somehow I forgot to the pic below with the Father's Day pictures.  It's a true keepsake, I hope that you can read the answers...and check out how well Brennan can write his name.

As of yesterday this is our 18 month year old!  I can't believe he's 1 1/2 already, it's crazy how fast time flies and how big my baby is getting!  He's all boy, determined as all get out with a temper that you don't want to mess with, but he's as sweet as he is determined and we sure do love him!!

Nana- look what shirt fits now:)

You!  Back away from my rice krispie treat!

Playing with friends

Hard at work!

Serious about driving on the turnpike

Dinosaur dig!

Horton Brothers were loving looking at the dinosaurs!

Jace was excited about the dinosaurs!

Who's in that egg?

This is why we made the trip

Making the dinosaur move with the controls

Feeding the ducklings

Meeting Duke

Riding the carousel

Jace loved the carousel but I didn't' get a great pic that captured his excitement

Train ride fun!

Water park fun

The boys enjoyed it, I know for sure because when we left Brennan said "That was the best day ever, Thank you Mama for taking me to Dutch Wonderland:)"  Thanks Aunt Tammy for the tickets!!