My DIY to do list...

There's a long list of things that I would LOVE to tackle very soon. 

1.  Re-paint Little Tikes basketball goal -trash to treasure!

2.  Paint kitchen table, chairs, and bar stools- it's time, the finish is wearing off on my table top...apparently in it's almost 6 years of life it's seen a lot of abuse.

3.  Paint entry way bench- which also means my current entry way table needs a new home...interested?  I bought it on clearance for $25, so if you want it consider it yours.  It's metal and glass--DANGEROUS around 2 year olds!

4.  Paint kitchen- I'm thinking a gray/blue tone

5.  Paint or touch-up paint living room built-in.  If you've been to my house---keep it white or make it dark brown/black?

5.  Paint living room- I'm thinking a green...sage maybe?

6.  Re-decorate kitchen...placemats/napkins, drapery

7.  Make faux roman shades for kitchen window and living room windows.

8.  Paint office/craft room -that room we work in!  Re-decorate office/craft room

9.  Thinking about doing a chalk board paint or stenciled back splash in the kitchen.-or maybe not?

So, that's 9 things I'd like to tackle VERY soon.  By like the end of summer.

A and J's 2nd Birthday. Minnie Mouse style!

I could give you a run-down of where I purchased everything, but I'm not going to.  I think that's lame and what kind of a party thrower would I be if I gave away all my secrets?!  Not too mention, I'm a mother of twins and figuring out where I bought each item would take entirely too much time ;)

 Miss J

 

Miss A

 Minnie Mouse centerpiece and all banners by Expressions by Devin.

 

 

 

 

Let me know if you ever need a bounce house, I'll send you in the right direction :)

I've been friends with these girls FOREVER. More people should have friends like them.

If you'd like to know where I purchased something, just let me know.  I'd be happy to be of assistance!

Back when I was pregnant...

Drew reloaded our computers recently so we found all of the pictures from my pregnancy and with the girls turning 2 this past Friday, I thought it was a good time to reminisce.  Even though I was enormous and the girls have left irreversible damage to my tummy that will someday require a tummy tuck, I was basically the model pregnant woman health-wise.  Everything went smoothly and bump free.  I maintained perfect blood pressure the entire pregnancy.  I was told that I would most likely need modified bed rest when I got close to term, but I didn't need it (because I'm awesome)  :)

I had a scheduled c-section for June 23, 2009, but the girls had other plans.  My water broke on June 10.

A and J weighed 5.5 and 5.6 at birth...which adds up 10 lbs. 11 oz. of pure baby.  CRAZY!

 

Later on tonight I'll post about the girls' awesome birthday party!

Thanks for reading :)

I'm back!

That's right...after making my blog private for a few weeks because of someone that is not even worth the time of day to discuss, I've decided to make it viewable again.


Look for new posts to come this week.  A and J turn 2 on Friday!!

Thanks for reading ;)

Cowgirl Cookies!!

I saw this recipe on Bakerella and was intrigued.  My first thought was that these would be PERFECT for Addi and Jai's party.  So, for Easter I have decided to give them a test run.  They were fairly simple to make, but they do require some elbow grease.  Next time I'll be adapting it to use with my KitchenAid.  I've only had one fresh from the oven so far and they are pretty yummy.  I'd say they are like a chocolate chip cookie...with a twist :)

Cowgirl Cookies

Here's what you need:

Dry ingredients-
1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooking oats
3/4 cup M&M's--I used the Spring Mix!
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar

Wet ingredients-
1 slightly beaten egg
1/2 cup butter (melted slightly in the microwave)
1 teaspoon vanilla

You can add pecans, coconut, or whatever else you'd like throw in.  The recipe on Bakerella's blog calls for pecans...but I'm not a fan so I left them out.  I'm that person that picks her pecans off of her pecan pie! (the filling is the best party anyway, right?!)

In a large mixing bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.

 

Add wet ingredients.  Add previously mentioned elbow grease here.  It helps to use your hands to really get the ingredients mixed together well.

Roll into 1 to 1 1/2" balls and place on cookie sheet.  Flatten the balls slightly, they will cook more efficiently.  Don't pay attention to my cookie sheet, she's been through a lot of baking ;)

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.

Dig in!! 

I'm hoping these are a hit at our Easter gathering tomorrow!

UPDATE:  Cookies were a BIG hit!  They were gone within 10 minutes!!

Visual Flair Photography

Many of you know that Drew has been doing photography on the side for quite some time now.  We are now in the process of pushing forward with the business as a husband/wife duo and are hoping to really get our names out there in the world of photography.  We are looking for potential weddings, babies, children, families, maternity, seniors...you name it!  We are currently offering discounted rates to help build our business :) 

If you or someone you know is in need of a photographer, please send them our way.  LOUISVILLE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES ONLY.

Here are the latest pictures that Drew and I just took yesterday of our cuties.  HUGE emphasis on the fact that I also took some of these pictures...a lot of people fail to realize that like my husband, I also have talent ;)

You can currently find us on Visual Flair Photography on Facebook or you can email us visualflair@gmail.com

We LOVE spring!