Summer Days

It's August, I can't believe it! The year is flying by so fast...it will be football season (Go Gators) and then Christmas before we know it! We had another fun filled weekend with the kids, even though it was a scorcher! We spent some time riding around in the woods on Saturday evening, letting the kids practice their driving skills with the help of Travis and on Sunday we headed out to my new favorite "swimming hole", Salt Springs with Papa and Mimi! We had an awesome day, even though we got rained on a little.

Mimi and some of her girls

Thanks for cooking Pops!!

Not Extreme Home Makeover...Freeman Edition

I have had a few projects on my mind for a while, small things I thought that either the kids or Travis would like. Friday night, we got two of them squared away, which without the help of Travis, I could not have finished...Thanks love!

Keep in mind, I am thrifty...didn't always use to be that way, ask my family...I was the 9 year old with 3 pairs of new Nikes, Tommy jeans and Calvin Klein shorts in 6 colors....not anymore! I have kept up with several home decor blogs that give me much inspiration...as well as daily chats with my boss about what junk we found at Goodwill and what our plans for transformation are! (ridiculous, I know, but hey...we could be doing worse with our time and money)

My first project I completed in Kayleigh's room was a shelf with letters that spell out her name on top.

Letters: Had already been purchased
Shelf: Hobby Lobby, 8.99 (50% off)

Paint: Lowes, .5 Gallon Olympic White Satin Finish Latex $10

Potted Flower: Michaels, 2.99 on clearance

Total for shelf project: 21.98

And Kayleigh loved it! On to the next one!

The kids bathroom was another place I wanted to add a little finishing touch, their walls were too blank...so I added a shelf and some small decorations.

Shelf: Hobby Lobby, 6.99 (50% off)

Paint: Left over from other project

Lighthouse figurine: Hobby Lobby, 4.99 (50% off)

Frame (3): Hobby Lobby, 4.99 (50% off)

Shell: Free, thanks to me...picked it up on the beach in Cozumel!

Clam Shell Frame: Free...was in my box of tricks...lol

Total for bathroom shelf project and 2 frames on opposite wall: 26.95

This is the picture in the frame on the shelf, I took it back in May, while we were staying at the beach.

First of many more project blogs! Travin's room is next!

Playing Catch Up...

I have not been the best blogger lately...I apologize to the FEW people who follow me! We have been so busy lately, not by necessity, but by choice. This summer has been so much fun and we have alot more time left before fall comes!

Fourth of July

We spent the day with Big Papa and Mimi at the pool, and watched the fireworks from the boat, on the river in Palatka...it was a rather cloudy day, but the most relaxing July fourth holiday I've ever had!

Movie Day

Nothing clever to say, I just thought the picture was too cute not to put on here! We went and saw Toy Story 3D...I think I liked it more than the kids, there were alot of adult jokes that kids definately would not understand!

Fishing Weekend

I went fishing with Travis for the first time...ever. I was a little nervous being that his fishing boat is a little small...to me at least. Anyways, we went Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday evening...I had such a great time, didn't catch a single fish but it was still a very relaxing time. Quiet...very quiet, almost too quiet! But still enjoyable!

Catching bait, while I stay in the boat, there was NO WAY I was walking in that muck! Yucko!

Salt Springs

By far, my most favorite thing that we have done this summer is our trip, this past Saturday to Salt Springs. We took the boat from Palatka all the way down, pulled the kids on the tube, watched Travis go diving for "treasures" in the mouth of the spring, had diving contests with the kids in the middle of the river and enjoyed fried chicken on the most beautiful day we have had in a long time! I want to go back!

That morning, Travin continuously teased me, that I would be affraid to get in the cold water and wouldn't get my hair wet...I definately proved him wrong! I loved the cold water!

A Ghoulish Wednesday

Wednesday evening, we ventured to downtown St. Augustine to partake in an investigation of "unexplained paranormal phenomena", in other words a Ripley's Ghost Train Tour! I took about 400 pictures in the dark and did not catch one glimpse of light or an "orb". We heard "ghost" stories and tales of spirits haunting Old St. Augustine. I don't know if I believe all the hoopla what was being fed to us but I definately had a good time with Travis and the kids!

Inside the Old Hospital

Travin searching for an electromagnetic field...it means a ghost is near!

Kayleigh trying her best to capture an "orb" on camera!

Daddy's Day

Yesterday was Father's Day, my third without my dad. I think about him everyday, but especially recently. I have been having dreams of him, heard several songs that I usually don't hear that remind me of him. I mean, when was the last time you heard "play that funky music white boy" on the radio!? I know he is in a better place but it's hard not to miss someone you loved so unconditionally!

On a lighter note, we had an awesome day at the river with Travis' dad, mom, brother, sister in law and all the kids! The kids got pulled behind the boat on the new raft their Papa and Mimi bought them, swam in the pool and finished off the day with a feast...low country boil! I hope all the dads had a great Father's Day!

Ice Cream Smiles

I really don't like messy things and especially things or stuff that is sticky, but I just thought this was the funniest thing ever. Travin really enjoyed his chocolate dipped ice cream cone!

Celebrate Good Times!!!

My little sister, Ashlee, graduated from PK Yonge on Friday night. We are so proud of her and her accomplishments, she will be moving to Mayfield, Kentucky to attend Mid-Continent University on a volleyball scholarship in August. It has been her dream to play college ball, and now she is finally getting to fufill that dream. I wish her the best of luck in this new journey she is starting.