A Very Thrifty Halloween

Pinterest. You've done it again. You've styled my house oh so fly & all for less than a dolla.

Holla.

I don't know about you all but there's just something about this time of year that gets me feelin' all crafty. 

On this weeks episode of Pinterest Production, I bring to you the super easy & super cheap....

When I saw this pic, off to the nearest Walmart I went. 

                          (Source)

A few hours later & lots of practice sketches, I had my witch silhouette.

Supplies: Black Posterboard, Chalk, Scissors, Black Electrical Tape & A Window! 

The hardest part was DEFINITELY the sketching. 

I definitely plan to keep my day job as I am definitely no Van Gogh and boy was that glaringly obvious. I draw like a kindergartner & always have. I'm talking huge balloon fingers & beak like noses. Luckily, you can use a damp paper towel to wipe & re-start. 

Thankfully, the husband came to the rescue & I think it turned out pretty cool!

On another note, a year ago today, we took off on our Caribbean adventure. 

Now, it was no Caribbean Cruise Ship, but we loved our pontoon equally as much. However, it's that time....

Time to pull her out of the water & let her rest for the winter. And as I type, I just realized our boat became a female. 

Girl power. 

But before we pulled her out, we took one last stroll...

There are still moments where I have to pinch myself & ask, do I really live here?!

We are very blessed & thankful everyday. 

On that note, I'm signing off. Happy Monday, ya 'all!! Make it a good one! 

Weddings & Birthdays

I have to say, this weekend was one for the books. 

Now, 5 years ago, what i'd call an amazing weekend typically involved some sort of drunken frenzy with my girlfriends which resulted in 5 million photos of us sweaty & drunk on a dance floor. 

Now, my version of an amazing weekend involves coffee in my pj's, a sweaty hard run & an afternoon lounging on the couch with Jon....and a lot less Advil if ya catch my drift. 

My cousin got married in Miami a few weeks back. Saturday night was their reception for friends & fam here in Kansas City. Free wine. BBQ & watching these kiddos bust a move...

Hell to the ya.

The next day we celebrated my sweet little niece who just turned one! 

Miss Charlotte Ann! 

There is just nothing like the joy of celebrating a sweet little babe turning one. 

Her Aunt Annie got her a cute little baby bracelet with her initial engraved in it. 

Considering our family is famous for only producing baby boys...it was SOOO much fun having a party full of pink & tutus!!

Can't wait to watch this sweet baby grow up!

Moments with these kiddos almost make me want my own....well, almost. ;)

Hearts.

We all have 'em. We know they're important. And without 'em, we die. Simple as that.

Seems so simple...until the heart of a loved one starts to give up. 

My father in law has had one helluva year, to put it lightly. I haven't shared this with you all, but it's time to call in the troops, ie blog girlfriends, and ask for some prayers. 

Sheldon has a heart that's tired. It's worn out. It's ready to call it quits, but his body is not. After many, many trips to the Kansas Heart Hospital over the past few years, the docs are now ready to start talking about the possibility of a heart transplant. 

Heart transplant. 

Those words are pretty powerful, eh? 

And terrifying.

Yet they also bring hope.

Over the next couple weeks, he'll make the trip to Saint Luke's in Kansas City. Over the course of 2-3 appointments, Saint Luke's will determine what our chances are of getting him on "the list." From there, we wait. There are lots of hurdles to jump, but we're ready to start jumping. 

Please pray for Sheldon & our family as we embark on this long, long journey.

Pray for the board who will make the life altering decision on if Sheldon is qualified to receive a new heart.

But most of all, pray for the family that will lose a loved one in order for ours to live....

Hug & kiss those you love today and everyday!!!