Now The Reveal!

The desk is finally in it's final form and it looks awesome! After cutting, nailing, sanding, priming, painting, and varnishing for 3 days we are done. I have been trying to get rid of this desk since we first moved in together. (unsuccessfully) We have also been searching for bedside tables with a few drawers for a long time. We could not find any so it was time to make some. Two birds with one stone! The greatest thing about this project is we spent less than $10. Remember this is what it looked like before.

This is what they look like now! Two new (old) bedside tables complete with drawers.

 After cutting the desk into two pieces we patched the sides with wood we already had, and sanded, primed and painted our new bedside tables. We already had tons of paint, wood stain and varnish on hand so no cost there. They still needed something, so we went down to Goodwill looking for inspiration. I found a great wall border for $1.50 and decided to wallpaper the drawer fronts and top. This part took the longest but it really made the tables. 

 I used some wood stain to tone down the white a little and give an antiqued look. The knobs came off the original desk. I had to spend the most to fix them; who knew spray paint cost $4 a can. It was way more work than I thought it would be, but we have two fantastic bedside tables that we could not have found in a store, so it was worth it. I love having furniture that has personality, just like me!

Project Time!

We are in a full blown house makeover. I finally got around to rearranging my kitchen cabinets. We took two car loads of stuff to the goodwill and finally got the laundry room back. I moved the master bedroom around, and am working on getting a new coat of paint on the dressers. We just repainted and upholstered a sad little bench I found on the side of the road. I think that it looks pretty fabulous for only spending $6 on it.

LOVE this upholstery fabric!

We are also working on a project with  the old desk we have been carrying around for the last 5 years. Here is a picture of the before.

I will post a picture of it when it is complete. All I can say is it will be unrecognizable. It's almost done, so you won't have to wait long for the reveal!

Chesney's 4th Birthday

This all started back in March, when I started trying to plan Chesney's birthday. ( I know I'm a psycho, but I love to plan his birthday!) Chesney's niece Madi decided not to have a birthday party, so she could go to the beach. Chesney had a very incredulous look on his face when i told him, and then it was like a light bulb went off, it turned into "you can do that"?! He was very firm from that moment on that he didn't want a birthday party he wanted to go to the beach. I was a little crushed about not getting to plan a party, but it is HIS birthday I reminded myself. I resigned myself to Birthday trip planning. We decided on Galveston, so we would not have very far to drive. I found a great condo right on the beach and it was done. The waiting began; I think Chesney asked me everyday for a month if we were going to the beach yet. When the day finally came Chesney was having fits he was so excited.

First time on the beach. We stopped in La Porte to stay the night on Thursday night. It's Nemo birthday too!

Chesney standing on the balcony of the condo. As you can see he was very excited.

Daddy and Chesney getting ready for some ocean time.

Resting after some beach fun.

Chesney getting ready for some "surfing".  Zach playing in the sand.

Playing in the waves. Chesney and Zach had a blast.

The best ice cream EVER, at La Kings.

Gulf tour and dolphin watch.

There were quite a few dolphins, but this was the only one I got a good picture of.

Chesney hung out with the Captain a little.

Chesney and his TWO birthday desserts. They were singing "Happy Birthday" to him and he was in denial.

We really had a great time. I wish we could have had a big birthday bash like last years, but Chesney had a good time so that is all that matters. Instead of doing this (last years birthday)...

 We were doing this..

I have to say I think I have a pretty smart boy. Now I just have to worry about where he might want to go next year.

Busy Fews Months

It has been almost 3 months since my last post, so I decided I better post something or I may give up on my blog project. We have been very busy since May: setting up a swimming pool, building a sandbox, birthday parties, kids coming and going, zoo trips, wedding shower, anniversary party, trips, birthday trip for Chesney, birthday with is friend Seth. We have been in a whirl wind, but having a great time.

Chesney and Zach a one of the many zoo trips.

Chesney found a frog in the backyard. I think it was one of the best days of his life!

Chesney and Zach went with Nemo and Papa to Kerrville for a weekend trip, so Mommy and Daddy visited the capital.

Chesney playing in the sandbox. It was the only thing he wanted for his birthday.(Except his trip to the beach.)

First Sleepover

Chesney and his best buddy Seth had their first sleepover together last night. They had a good time watching and movie (Toy Story 3) and eating dinner. They got to take a bath together next, and then get ready for bed. They both snuggled in after the stories and went right to sleep. I hope they still do that a few years from now, but I doubt it; there will be a lot more giggling, playing, ad not wanting to sleep. Anyways, we all enjoyed another one of life's firsts.

Easter Weekend

Just a few pictures from our fun weekend in Lubbock...

Easter morning

Hanging out with Pa Pa by the pool, which he talked everyone into putting their feet in to at least once, even though it was as cold as ice water.

It was a really fun weekend. Chesney already misses Memo, Pa Pa, and that other girl (he knows Whitney's name he just won't always call her it-I guess that other girl is her pet name?!) He is already talking about when he will go back and stay with them this summer "all by himself". Can't wait for the next trip!

Chesney's Flying

We got to go to Lubbock Easter weekend. Chesney had a really good time hanging out with "Memo" and "Pa Pa", hunting Easter eggs, getting constant and unceasing attention, and most of all flying on an airplane to get there.

We got to the airport early so we could watch a few planes before we got on ours, and get Chesney used to the idea. ( It was a complete waste of time though, because Chesney has NO fear. It was all just a walk in the park to him.) He did get a really neat miniature plane that makes noise and really looks like it is about to take off, so maybe not a complete waste.

When we were taking off he had the biggest smile on his face, better than Christmas morning. He sat and played, looked at the airline pamphlets, and generally had a nice quiet flight. The real fun came at the end of the flight. We asked one of the flight attendants if we could get a picture of Chesney with the pilot when we landed, and it was like "sure no problem". Little did we know he would get much more than that.

Chesney actually got sit in the cockpit with the pilot and he showed Chesney what a lot of the buttons did. One sounded like a woodpecker, and one made the plane talk.

It is something I hope he will always remember. Hopefully we get to have a few more flights in the future so he will always have a love of flying. ( I really appreciate all the people at Southwest airlines for making out trip so fun, and easy.)

Easter Egg Hunt with Friends

Chesney, Lily and Seth had their easter egg hunt on Tuesday. (It was the only day they were all together) Just a few pictures.

Lily Seth

Chesney Seth

Seth Chesney Jeff

Seth Chesney Lily

They had a good time, cleaned the backyard out quick, and have a lot of candy to eat now!

Fort Worth Arts Festival

Chesney and Lily with the Seahorse.

Lily and Chesney by the metal wind spinners, which were awesome!

Lily and Chesney loved the tiger.

We had a pretty good time just walking around looking at all the stalls. Chesney and Lily "painted" (used sharpies) tiles and checked out all the kids areas. They also got to eat a giant corn dog and some cotton candy, so they had a really good time.

The highlight of the trip was The Flash. They are some crazy street performers; a mixture of acrobatics, juggling, comedy and pure craziness. The wind was gusting so hard we had a hard time walking, and these guys were juggling fire. I would never do it, but it was fun to watch.

The grand finale was a headstand 20 feet up a ladder. Pretty cool.

Here is link to their website, they have some good pictures.
www.acrojuggling.com
If they are ever close to Fort Worth we will make an effort to see them. All in all a good day!