Wordless Wednesday

Big Girl Room

Chris and I finally got on the ball and converted Ladybug's crib to a full size bed.  She has done really well with the change and to celebrate I took her to pick fabric for it.  I let her pick the colors, orange and pink, and then narrowed down the fabric selection for her to choose.  I found out about a discount fabric store (u-fab) in the are from this awesome and inspiring blog - http://www.younghouselove.com/.  The people there were very friendly and helpful and the fabric was great, I could have spend hours rummaging through the remnants ($2.99!).  Ladybug takes after her mom and immediately picked the most expensive fabric on the rack, we compromised and got a yard of it for a throw pillow.  Here's her (guided) selections:

 That shiny fabric is the 'expensive' stuff.  Here's what it should look like all together:

The idea is to do this for a bed skirt using this fabric.

My plan is to make a duvet for the ugly comforter currently on the bed.  It will have the bird fabric on one side and the zigzag on the other, so we can change it up.  I plan on making the throw pillow as a long rectangular bolster.  I didn't get fabric for shams since I could decide what fabric to use.  It also gives me an excuse to make another trip to u-fab!

Her curtains are currently a solid white fabric so I won't be changing those, the only downside to this project is the mural on her wall.  I don't want to paint over it but it really doesn't go with the new fabric.

Menu Monday

With the heat supposedly subsiding this week, temps in the 90's, I'm hoping that it won't be so hot in the kitchen.  Last week was miserable!

Monday - Sloppy Joes, Broccoli
Tuesday - Quesadillas with beans and beef
Wednesday - ?  I think Chris said something about a cook-out at a friend's house
Thursday - Brunswick stew and sandwiches, or just sandwiches and fruit depending on the heat
Friday - Homemade pizzas - make your own!
Saturday - possibly date night for Chris and I
Sunday - Fried Tenderloin, Rice, green beans

Breakfasts - the girls are at the sitters and Chris and I will be having protein shakes
Lunches - girls at the sitters and I'll be having salads and Lean Cuisines.  Probably sandwiches for Chris.

We are trying to work our way through the freezer and pantry without going to the grocery store, I'm hoping that we can clear out some space to restock with summer veggies!

Menu Monday

After last weeks craziness we have nothing scheduled this week!  I'm actually looking forward to cooking dinner each night. 

Monday - Chicken soup (for my sick husband)
Tuesday - Baked Spaghetti
Wednesday - Dinner at Maamaa and Poppi's
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday - Make your own Pizza
Saturday - Birthday Party
Sunday - Meatloaf, Baked potatoes, green beans

Menu Monday

We finally made it to the grocery store over the weekend, not that I think we needed to since this week will be worse than last.  Our schedule seems to just be revving up even though it's summer.  I guess with the weather being nicer and the days being longer we think we can do more!

Monday - Tenderloin Stir Fry
Tuesday - Taco Salads
Wednesday - Business Dinner at Maggiano's for Chris and I
Thursday - Business Dinner for Chris and I
Friday - Flying Squirrels game (with work also)
Saturday - Grilled Chicken, Roasted Veggies
Sunday - Lasagna, Salad

Beach Time

It wasn't as hot as it was 2 years ago but it also wasn't as calm and clear either.  It didn't seem to bother Butterbean who would run at the water as soon as we put her down.

 Ever the protective big sister Ladybug would tackle her before she could get to far.

 Ladybug is also our bathing beauty.

 Here we go...

 Just kidding!

 We all got in on the fun and buried Daddy in the sand!

 Daddy loves taking the girls in the water, and they love being carried in!  Remind you of something?  Doesn't look like the same place does it?

Daytona Beach

We started our vacation at Daytona Beach, the girls and I hung out at the pool while Chris went fishing.  They really enjoyed the balcony, well one did.

The next day we took a tour of the Daytona track, can't you see the excitement?

 It was pretty short lived.