Bathroom Redo!

So here is what the bathroom used to look like.

It used to have some mirror tiles above the toilet and

an 80's medicine cabinet. I didn't get a pic of the pink and blue linoleum. It also had pink and blue swishes wallpaper but I had already pulled that down when we moved in.

A big thanks to my dad who helped me put in the linoleum, baseboards and the new toilet!! Here is a funny pic of him and my mom on Thanksgiving a few years ago!! hehehe

And a thanks to Jeff who gave me a LOWES giftcard for Christmas.

And here is the new (except for the vanity) and improved bathroom. It's a little bit country but I think it's really cute!

I tried to get every angle for you.

I so far only have one little decorative towel.

And no tealights yet for my little candle holder.

If you are curious what that little door is, it is the world's smallest laundry shoot! It's about 5 inches wide and you can fit a few rags down it at a time. Which is really all it's good for because it's on the floor with the kitchen. Here's looking down onto the washer. (not the best pic)

And here's the view up. As you can see, if you're not careful, the stuff can fall behind the washer cause it's not flush against the wall!

Seriously the stupidest place ever for a laundry shoot!!

better blogger

So this year, I made a resolution to be a better blogger and blog at least every other or every 2 days. So far this hasn't happened! But I figured it's the beginning of a new week, that's a good time to start anew. Right?

My sweet little Adam is 2 1/2 today and is no longer that sweet. He has become such a stinker!That's right, this cute little ninja likes to yell, throw tantrums and toys, hit the dog when he's mad and yell NO at his mom all day long.

I just love this age.

(I hope you caught the sarcasm dripping from that last statement.) But what can ya do?! Just hope and pray he lives through it. Meaning, hope you don't end up giving him away to a stranger on the street!!

Kate's blanket is finished. Here is the front

and here is the back.

I'm a little embarrassed to show the back because you can see my horribly uneven quilting job, but remember, this was my first machine quilted quilt!

I have been working on the main floor bathroom and it should be finished today! I also painted the tv nook and made a cover for my orange velour loveseat. So be excited for those pics-they should be posted tomorrow!

To all you coloradians that read this blog, we will be there this weekend! YEEHAW!!

It's all good!

I hate that saying, but it applies to this post and my previous. I was able to pull out my old sewing machine and am almost finished with my quilt. Well, tater rose's quilt to be exact,

(this one that was planned for baby wolf-you may remember it from several posts ago).

I must say it was hard to go from my computerized sewing machine back to my old school one, but I am very glad that the old standby was still in working condition!

Sewing has been very theraputic for me lately. Maybe one of my faithful blog readers (all 2 or 3 of you) will end up with a slightly crappily sewn gift!! (i really am not the best seamstress, i just pretend to be!)

Also, my apologies to anyone worried when they just saw the "bad news" title. I didn't quite think that one through!

bad news...

my sewing machine is broken.

stupid piece of......

Christmas Day

Here is our Christmas bounty! Every year I think I haven't bought very much, but as soon as it's all laid out under the tree, it's always more than I thought!

Gotta love new Christmas jammies!

Here is Kate with her Barbie Vanity-not quite the diamond castle, but she still loves it!

Adam's favorite gift was this Batman cave/hideout. He also got the ninja turtles he wanted so badly!

Gabe's favorites were his buzz lightyear and also the skateboard he asked for!.

We had a great Christmas this year! Full of fun presents

and lots of LOVE!!

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we had dinner at Grandma & Grandpa Harris' house with a special visit from Santa Clause!

Adam didn't want to look at Santa, but he was sure ready to tell him that he wanted a Ninja Turtle!

Kate told him she wanted a Barbie Diamond Castle.

Gabe wanted a Buzz Lightyear.

Christmas TAG!

1. WRAPPING PAPER OR GIFT BAGS? Wrapping paper. I love to wrap gifts!
2. REAL OR ARTIFICIAL TREE? I love the smell of real trees but they are just too much work. So we have a pre-lit artificial
3. WHEN DO YOU PUT UP THE TREE? Well as you see from previous posts, it was the first part of November this year!
4. WHEN DO YOU TAKE THE TREE DOWN? I'll probably take it down a day or two after Christmas
5. DO YOU LIKE EGGNOG? Usually, it depends on the brand. I don't like it when they are too thick and coat the roof of your mouth
6. FAVORITE GIFT RECEIVED AS A CHILD? I really can't think of one!
7. WORST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVERY RECEIVED? I also can't think of a bad one!
8. HARDEST PERSON TO BUY FOR? I hate trying to figure out what to buy my parents.
9. EASIEST PERSON TO BUY FOR? The kids...as long as I don't buy something super early before they change their minds!
10. DO YOU HAVE A NATIVITY SCENE? Yes, but I haven't even put it up yet!
11. FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE? A Christmas Story...TBS usually plays it non-stop on Christmas day!
12. WHEN DO YOU START SHOPPING? I like to start and be done by Thanksgiving but this year I didn't finish until about 2 days ago!!
13. HAVE YOU EVER RE-GIFTED A GIFT? I'm sure I have! I can't think of one specifically!
14. FAVORITE THING TO EAT AT CHRISTMAS? Probably all the homemade cookies/treats!
15. COLOR OF LIGHTS ON THE TREE? White/clear
16. FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG? Oh Holy Night and Belive by Josh Groban
17. TRAVEL AT CHRISTMAS OR STAY HOME? Stay Home. It's no fun to unwrap toys only to bundle up to go to someone else's house!
18. CAN YOU NAME ALL OF SANTA'S REINDEER? Of course!
19. ANGEL OR STAR ON TOP OF THE TREE? I actually have 3 big bows on top this year! I couldn't fit anything elese
20. WHEN DO YOU OPEN PRESENTS - CHRISTMAS EVE OR CHRISTMAS DAY? Christmas day!
21. MOST ANNOYING THING ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR? The crowded stores!
22. FAVORITE ORNAMENT ON THE TREE? I don't really have a favorite!
23. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? I just want to not be sick and have a good time with my little family!