Weekend Wrap Up

I don't know about you, but I have had an awesome weekend. It was packed full. It started off Friday with a trip to Kohl's. I had a gift card for $50.  I was by myself and I looked in every single department. I ended up with a new pair of flip flops (imagine that), a pair of black capris and four new tops. They were on sale and I saved $59. I used my $50 gift card and my final out of pocket expense was $12. This was quite a haul for $12.

Saturday, I was keeping 3 of the grandchildren for my son and daughter-in-law. My daughters two wanted to come over and visit for awhile. Papaw was at work so I had a rare day of me and all 5 grandkids by ourselves. It was awesome. I took some pics and they all made crazy faces (I know it was to try to get out of more picture taking). Here is Caleb.

Colby.

Alexis and Shelby.

And Garret.

The little ones spent a lot of time outside with me. 

I was able to get the two oldest ones to come out for awhile, but it didn't last too long. They did get in some practice on not wanting to smile for the camera.

I finally got a little smile out of Garret and I guess Caleb is watching Garret to decide if he wants to smile or not. 

Colby and Caleb in front of the flower bush that I don't know what kind of flower it is.

Alexis and Shelby in front of the bush.

The Three Musketeers....or the Three Stooges, not sure which. They were cracking me up with their antics.

I took them for a walk around the subdivision loop. Once you make it up the hill by my house, it is pretty flat walking.

Sunday morning, before we went to church I made a pitcher of ice tea. You may be thinking, "So?". Well it was a pretty big deal because I do not drink tea....ever. And I come from a family of big sweet tea drinkers. I made a pitcher and had Garret taste it. He said it was good but to add just a little more sugar. I did and it got a thumbs up from everybody who drank it. Must have been good because Hubby finished the last of the pitcher when he came home last night and nobody added any more sugar. I'm kind of proud of myself.

After lunch Sunday, Colby was on the couch playing and next thing I knew, his little construction men were in the floor and he was out for the count. He had a busy weekend. 

Of course, I had to hit some yard sales over the weekend. When I got to work on Friday, the family next door was having a big yard sale. I debated going until my co-worker Jeanenne sent me over there. She said it would be best if I just got it out of my system. She was so right. I picked up these roses to use for a craft we are doing next Sunday for Mother's Day. 

I found a milk glass vase that I had never seen before. 

And two tea cups. I don't drink tea, but I love cups. And the green just caught my eye.

I picked up these four vintage butter pats. They need soaked and cleaned, but I really like them. 

I have a tray that I bought last year that I painted blue. I moved it to a new location Thursday and thought, "I wish I could find another one of these". I was pleased when I found the exact same tray on Friday. Now I can paint it the same blue and have the second one I wanted. 

I had mentioned to my daughter-in-law that I was redoing the kids room at my house in beach theme. When I went to get them Saturday, she gave me some decor for their room. I love dolphins. I hope to go on a dolphin watch when we go on vacation this year.

This is a battery powered water fountain. I don't know if it is going in the kids room or if I am going to put it in my beach bathroom so I can run it when I relax in the tub. 

This little lighthouse was my favorite. I just fell in love with it. 

I also loved this dolphin figurine she gave me. 

I put those last two items on the kids TV with a lighthouse picture I got last weekend. The picture and lighthouse looked so good together. They both have that vintage look to them. 

As you can see, I had an awesome weekend. And as you can imagine, my old body is feeling a little tuckered out this morning.

Red and white

Over the years my tastes have changed as far as colors. I have went through the pastels, the country blue and mauve, the hunter greens, burgundy and navy. But through it all, red is the one color that is always my favorite. Most of my winter clothes are some variation of red. I several pair of red flip flops and I incorporate red or brick red into some of my room decor. I bought a new red and white shirt this weekend and that triggered a search on Pinterest for red items that caught my eye. Hope enjoy my favorite finds on Pinterest.

Summer Fun Giveaway

Thirty-One's summer catalog has been released. It is full of goodies like the new Explorista Crossbody.

This is a neat product that is becoming very popular.

One of my new favorites is the Cool Case Thermal which actually is shaped more like a lunch box and has styles for boys or girls. 

I love the new teacher and nurse icons. This will be a perfect gift for your children's teacher at year end. 

I am loving the new Essential Storage Tote. I want one of these as my new bag for my current craft project on my plastic canvas.

Three of the thermals are on sales this month. Spend $31 and get any of these thermals for just 1/2 off. 

The flip flop pattern is back for summer on a variety of products. 

After many requests, they have brought back the Black Parisian Pop. I always loved this pattern.

And how cute is this icon coin purse. 

Or this flip flop nail file. 

In honor of the new catalog, we are going to take up an order that will be turned in on May 10th. This is a perfect opportunity to purchase a special personalized gift for a teacher, nurse, or graduate that is on your list. One lucky participant will win $25 in FREE Thirty-One product simply by placing an order in any amount. Names will go into a drawing and will be announced on May 11th. To place an order simply visit http://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/catalog.aspx?eventId=E4507150&from=DIRECTLINK. Make sure you do not check the "Ship to Hostess" box when you enter your address. That way, your order will come straight to you.

I have the best friends....

I have some awesome friends and they spoil me. I came home from work one day this week and my friend GeorgeAnna had stopped by. Look what was hanging on my door when I came home....

Isn't it to die for. She knows me well. I love whimsical birdies. I love flowers. I love pink. And I am crazy over FLIP FLOPS! I was beyond thrilled. One day last week, my friend Theresa met me on my way home from work and she had me a gift she had picked up. She said when she saw it she knew I had to have it. Especially since we had just had dinner together and discussed the fact that I had 19 pairs of flip flops. 

I am very blessed to have such wonderful friends. 

Happy Anniversary, Chris and Jamie

My son and his wife Jamie are celebrating their anniversary today. It seems like just yesterday that they exchanged their vows.

They are wonderful parents and have blessed us with three beautiful grandchildren. Happy anniversary, Chris and Jamie. May God bless you with many, many more. I love you both. 

Some Pinterest craft ideas

I'm checking Pinterest for some new ideas for easy kids crafts. Love decorating bottles. This might be something to do for Mother's Day.



These flowers are really cute made from pool noodles. I would think you could "slice" them to the desired thickness and use a cookie cutter to make the flower.



Some more cute flowers with cup cake liners. These would be easy.



Toilet paper rolls covered with scrap book paper. Not sure what the cap on the bottom is made from.



My kindergarten Sunday school class loves working with beads and pipe cleaners. This might be a good idea for them.



I saw on Oriental Trading that they have glow in the dark beads. Both my Sunday school classes would enjoy making glow in the dark bracelets. I have found that pipe cleaners are the very best thing to use in bead crafts. The beads don't slide off like they do on the rubbery string that comes in jewelry kits and the kids have more control over them. The ends are easier to knot than tied that plastic string.



Well, that gives me a few ideas for the older kids for the next few weeks.