It's been a frightfully long time since this poor, lonely blog has been updated. Sad. Thought it might be time to check-in and show you what I've been up to.
Well let's think back. There was December ... and it was a blur. We didn't spend a single weekend at home so the decorations were kept to a minimum this year. I managed to decorate our mantel and that was nearly the extent of it.
Like last year, I used real cedar garland for a full and festive appearance. I basically just put the cedar over some fabric (for height) and stuffed it full of ornaments of all shapes, sizes and color. It's easy, full and I love it.
BEFORE:
DURING: (Don't worry, it gets better.)
Getting there ....
AFTER:
I also managed to snap a couple pics of the bambinos to pull together an annual Christmas card which, believe it or not, was mailed before Christmas. Tis' the season for miracles, no?
Pouty princess...
Smiley boy ...
Jokster and sis' ...
Mr. Cheeks ...
And then we even squeaked in some elf on the shelf nonsense. My husband, er ... I mean Santa, or Jingle (???) was the driving force here.
Jingle: "Who's down for some Candyland?"
All the squinkies, "Me! Me!"
Horses: "What's up with the giant guy riding the John Deer?"
Cow: "I think that's a girl ..."
Oh, Jingle. You're so silly.
Now I just need to find time for the many projects that still remain. Here's what I hope to accomplish in 2013.
- Modify fireplace surround/mantel
- Paint and change hardware on patio doors.
- Decide once and for all if the kitchen island should be repainted (scariest decision EVER)
- Get or make a kitchen bench for the kitchen/dinning room counter
- Finish board and batten treatment in entry way, add storage
- Put together an outstanding Princess party for my princess.
- Put together an awesome 1 year party for Beckham
- Figure out what on Earth my son wants for the big "6" b-day bash
- Make the basement "gym" a place I want to spend a little more time.
- Update the backyard patio space
- Add landscaping to fire pit area
- Make the kid's room at the cottage more functional
- Find a way to display London and Malachi's dress up clothes
- Outline plans for finishing the basement in 2014.
- And who knows what else???????
Happy New Year everyone!
