al fresco

growing up, i especially loved when the weather was warm and we ate dinners outside.  eating outside seems to make everything taste better!  so my goal for the rest of summer is to eat outside as often as possible.  starting with the kids lunch!

and then dinner!

reupholstering project

i got these two chairs with the intention of reupholstering them.  but i have had a hard time motivating to do any DIY projects during this pandemic.  but tonight, i found the energy to beautify them.  i had this fabric because it is a companion piece to another fabric i have been wanting to make a headboard out of.  i found it on clearance at hobby lobby last year and got several yards of it.  so i got my trusty staple gun out and got to it.  they sure look cute.  now to sell them and find new homes! 

this sturdy stool had an outdated leopard print, sorry i forgot the before photo.

this is a classic ethan allan chair, that needed a little make over.

welcome lapis

just received 2 sets of lapis blue 4 piece fiestaware place settings.  i love the way my rainbow of dishes is looking, but i am really needing some reds and oranges to complete!  i already have 13 dinner plates, so i will start to thin it out, but this is making me happy!

colors in order: sunflower (3), lemongrass (3), shamrock (2), sage (1), lapis (2) and mulberry (2)!

virtual hugs

sensory bin outside

bowie was happily playing in the splash pad and ryder was having a hard time finding something to do in the backyard, so i brought out his sensory bin with construction trucks and he had fun playing on the deck in his own world.

nectarines!

the kids are enjoying some sweet and juicy nectarines while we enjoy some outdoor play time, kids eating fruit in summer makes the perfect summer pics! 

sunday funday

it was a perfect summer weekend!  jarad took thursday and friday off, so it was extra long!  we both had some time to ourselves, went to the beach, did some house chores, barbecued, napped and adventured as a family.  wrapped up a fun weekend today with lots of backyard outdoor fun!

kanaskat

this weekend adventures brought us to kanaskat state park.  it is only about 20 minutes from home and so awesome!