Happy Sunday

Hopefully you're enjoying your weekend as much as we are!

And luckily, we made it through coloring with markers without Little Brother ending up like this again. :)

Flash cards & clothesline

On a whim the other day, I went into the dollar store.  My intention was to get supplies for Julie's project, but I also found these fun little flash cards.

I think they're perfect as a simple and fun decoration for our playroom.  Who needs flash cards for learning, anyway?

And for the record, this is the name of my make-believe child.  My real ones are kept under wraps because of super uncool stuff like this.

Why I love thrifting

This.  For 3 bucks. 

I snatched it up like a crazy woman as soon as I walked in the store.

And the chippy paint?  Love!  You can't fake that with a palm sander.

I hope everyone's having a super day!

In the kitchen

Yesterday we took a break from the sun and water and spent the afternoon in the kitchen.  It was a lovely (and welcome) change of pace.

I was long overdue to cut back my leggy basil plant, so armed with a basketful of homegrown basil and parsley, we made my favorite pesto. 

It's definitely one of my fresh from the garden, summery favorites.

For dessert, we made oatmeal raisin cookies. 

I double the raisins, though.  Sorry, Martha. 

I rarely make oatmeal cookies since they're not really my favorite.  But when I found this tin of oatmeal at the fruit market, I had to buy it.  It's going to look awesome with a plant in it!

Tell me you buy things just for the containers, too. :)

Now I am just (im)patiently waiting for these to ripen a little.  Apricot jam and this awesome bread up next!

Happy Sunday

I still have no idea how I pulled this look off, but I'm in love with this picture.  I hope everyone had a super weekend!

Wow...again.

164 comments. 

Whoa.

I think my gingham addiction might be spreading. 

Like that's a bad thing.

The lucky winner said she wanted a rainbow bunting if she won.  Awesome choice!

So who won? 

Why, commenter #60, it was you!

Congratulations!

Email your info to me so I can mail that pretty bunting to you right away.

Thanks to everyone who entered and for all of the super sweet comments.  I loved reading them and I loved reading all of the possible color combinations!  You all are the best!

xoxo

5

Five years ago today I was the bride.

Time certainly has flown.

Ups and downs.

Good times.

Two beautiful little boys.

And we're just as happy today as we were then.


ps. If you'd like to win the bunting, I'm choosing a winner today!