Some Mother's Day Pictures

Per my Mom's request, I attempted to get a few picture opportunities in for today as her Mother's Day treat. I had grand intentions of going for a bike ride to Woodward Park which I hope to get a picture taking session in one day for my vision, but for now, the backyard will have to do!

Violet waiting to go to church

Cutie patootie

Ashton builds some train tracks while we wait to go to church

Super awesome!

Look what I found Tim doing while we were getting ready!

Busted!

But still happy!

My big helper

Violet loves to help Mommy with her gardening!

Reusing the dirty pool water!

I hope my tomatoes appreciate it!

Just some fun

As the weather warms up, I am pulling out some of the old toys and hope they renew some fun inside the house. The kids always love the tent but for some reason Tim can't figure it out. He keeps crawling up the sides of the tent which tips it over and traps him in. Weirdo!

Peek-a-boo!

Tent turned upside down

Violet peeking out the top/bottom!

Happy Mother's Day

Since I didn't get around to mailing my Mother's Day card to my Mom, I will post it here! Happy Mother's Day Mom! Well, Nana!

Handmade courtesy by Ashton and Violet

Answered by Ashton

Laundry Room Updated

Yeah! More laundry room progress!

Let's see the before...

Wah, wah... boring and blah.

To new and updated! The paint on the walls look like they are two different colors, but they are all the same. It's just the lighting from the flash and overhead lighting at night.

It instantly brightens up the room.

So, after doing the Cabinet Transformations, I have to say that the straight paint version is in no way a comparison. I used the Behr Premium Plus Ultra Prime and Paint In One. The Home Depot guy said it should go straight onto the cabinets without even a deglosser. Well, I did use the deglosser but I didn't sand except some rough patches. He also said I could use a roller which I have read many people doing but I didn't like the coverage at all. It went on "bubbly" and not smooth like you would expect a roller to do on a wall. Very disappointing. I'm glad I tried it on the inside first! I also have not put on a protective coat, so we'll see how that goes. I keep wondering... should I have put the first layer on thin like a real primer? Or should I have just gone the real primer and separate paint route? Would that have made the finish exactly like I wanted it? Not sure. But I am happy with the overall product. And I can't justify another $75 for the white version of Cabinet Transformations even though I am going to do the linen cabinets and Violet's built-in desk with the same product. I am still happy with my "new" laundry room, I just wish it was as good as the Cabinet Transformation that took place in every other room I have "transformed."

Hidden Homes Trail (again)

It's was another fun Moms group day with another walk through Hidden Homes Trail. The kids enjoyed the day despite the weather warming up. And we finished off with a picnic and fortunately some good pictures!

Ashton in front of the lake

And now running ahead!

The kids hatching some eggs

And Violet is done! If you zoom in, you can see her crying!

She just plopped down and decided to stop walking. This is only half way through the trail!

The big brother to the rescue!

He is such a good helper! 

Ashton up in the big tree

The best of all 3 kids! I love Tim's expression in this picture!

The bro's!

Tim hanging out in the grass!

He just hates it when someone invades his fun!

Violet feeling better after lunch!

Garden Progress

Project Garden... planted! Now, let's see if it will grow!

Matt's pepper plants

My garden

Sweet tomatoes started from seeds inside the house

Roma tomatoes from seeds

Planted seeds - strawberries and teeny, tiny basil that was started inside as well

You have to look very closely to see the teeny tiny basils

Edamame! I'm excited about these! It says that birds like them though, so we'll see if I actually get some edible pods!

Squash seeds

I think that is spinach

And some fun watermelon! Not sure if I have enough soil for them to grow, but we'll see!