Painting pumpkins

We picked up a couple little pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch last week. I had told Brady we could paint them one day next week. He literally asked every day and some days multiple times a day to paint his pumpkin. Monday I decided we would paint them. The weather was perfect outside.

 

I painted Presley's while Brady painted his.

 

His is definitely unique!

 

 

Presley just watched all the action. Brady said over and over, "I think Presley really wants to paint." I kept telling him, she can paint one next year.

 

 

 

 

 This may become a yearly tradition. I enjoy this much more than carving. We did get a pumpkin gor carving. I think that will be a Daddy/Brady project closer to Halloween! :) Next year, I will have to get my own to paint.

 

I love fall decorations.

Special Delivery

A special package arrived yesterday on our front porch.

I had ordered Brady's bedding for his twin bed last week when pottery barn was having a free shipping on all items day. That saved me $21!!!

We also had a couple gift cards from birthday and Christmas, so I didn't end up actually paying much at all.

Brady was so excited!!! He would not get off his bed. Ha!

He said, "I love the UPS man, he brings us fun packages."

It was so funny especially since we rarely order things online. I guess that makes it more special. I think it is exciting to get packages delivered, too!

The bedding looks great with his bed. I even like it with the green walls, so we may not paint them. I am still thinking on that.

Now, I need to get something for the window, a chest of drawers or other piece of furniture, and a few more things to hang on the walls.

His "big boy" room is slowly coming together. The key word being slow.

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!!!

 I am linking up with Kelly's Korner for Show us your life- Christmas Tour of Homes.

I love Christmas decorations!

 I haven't been as excited about my decor this year, because I haven't really been able to buy anything new.

BUT, I am still very excited about them. I love the way our house feels when decorated for Christmas.

First, this is Brady's tree. He loves it this year. I did add the blue Santa's hat as the topper and I am really happy with it.

 Brady lined up his teddy bears around it. So sweet!!!

Next is the big family tree.

It is mostly green and red.

This is a new ribbon my mom gave me this year. It really makes my tree look different.

 We also put our travel ornaments on this tree. Everywhere we travel we pick up a Christmas ornament as a souvenir. I stole this idea from my sister. It is way better than getting shot glasses or magnets, in my opinion, and prettier. It makes our tree so special!

We also get a Hallmark ornament each year for this tree to represent the year!

I tried to get a picture without the flash, but it didn't turn out so good. Here it is anyway.

See not so good! It really is prettier in person! Ha Ha!

And not so blurry.

Lastly is the white/silver tree. I had this tree in our apartment.  We got the big tree after we bought our house, I decided to keep this one and use all silver and white ornaments on it.

I put it in out bedroom this year. ( Last year, it was in the kitchen)

I LOVE IT!

I didn't get anything new for this tree this year, although I wanted to.

I love having this tree in front of the window. It looks so good from the outside when the curtains and blinds are open.

Without the flash....

Notice I really need a tree skirt for this one.

I usually get really creative and fun with my other decorations around my house, but haven't this year.

I did put out this bowl of red and green ornaments.

And of course our stockings!!!

We only have 2 stocking holders and no fireplace, so this is the best I can do for now. I want to get Caleb and I pottery barn stockings to match Brady's, but that may be next year.

Come to think of it, I think I said that last year.

We have a few other snow globes and knick-knacks around the house, but they are kind of boring.

Thanks for visiting!

Merry Christmas!!!!



Our Living Room

Show Us Your Life House Tours: Living Rooms

Welcome to our living room!

This is where we spend the majority of our time at home! I thought about cleaning it, but decided to take pictures as is, instead. It is more realistic. It wasn't to messy anyway. The couches and recliner were my grandmother's. She graciously gave them to us for free! It was a huge blessing when we got married. I added the black furniture for a more modern look. 

One day we will actually buy our furniture! Ha! Until them this works!

This is where Brady and Caleb stay! Sometimes I get to sit in it, but usually one of them have it.

Notice Brady's sippy cup on the coffee table! That is typical! I used to keep decor or magazines on it, but not anymore!

The walls were this color when we moved in. We liked it and thought it went well with our hand-me-down couches, so we decided to keep it. We bought this dresser not long after we were married. A furniture store was going out of business and had marked several things down. It was really cheap! It gives me some storage, which we don't have a lot of otherwise.

This is also Brady's toy corner. I love it because his toys are right there but also out of the way.

The loveseat is where I fold clothes, so there is almost always clothes on it. The living room is actually a pretty good size room, but I put our couch in the middle to make it a little more cozy. It seems awkward other ways.

That is our living room. It is cozy, comfortable, and practical.