Blog-cation

Just popping in from the lake. My dad has had to work a bit, so he brought his lap top. Complete with WiFi... so I decided to pop in for a bit.

I wanted to say "hello" from Lake Chelan.

Here is my family, un-washed, un-brushed and completely HAPPY!

I've been taking tons of pictires and have lots to share with you all next week.

Luvs,

KelsyC

Gone Fishin'

*source*

Going camping with the Family and my dad at the most beautiful place in the whole world!

The blog will lay dormant for the next week.

See you in July!

Introduction: The Summer of BIG Things

I know I normally post tutorials on Tuesday,

and I will continue to do so, but I wanted to take today to introduce you to my latest endevor... re-decorating my home!

Well, I guess it's not really re-decorating if it's never been decorated in the first place, right?  All my decorations and nick-knacks and what-nots were still at the old house.  With the exception of some large picture frames, pretty much all of my "decor" items were lost.  So, I have to start over. Fresh. From scratch.  Not that I'm complaining, its actually really exciting to have a clean palette to start with. 

I've had many "ideas" of what I want to do with my home.  Although, none of them have really been cohesive and I have been reluctant to start on anything.  That is, until the May, 2010 issue of Martha.  The COLOR issue. My ideas were inspired! And when ideas become inspired, for me, thats where the magic starts to happen.  Where the pen comes out and scribbles endless ideas and sketchs in my notebook. 

I finally have direction for my living room, my kitchen... I'm so very EXCITED! And Goose's room, I kind of already mentioned the RED vintage chair. (I am slowly gathering supplies. I found two matching twin duvets in the PERFECT color scheme.  One for the comfortor, and one to make some curtains and pillows, with help of GG, I hope...) Anyway, this isn't about Goose's room today, its about the total house make over. And Martha...

It's heavenly!

Everything I dreamed of, but could not put to words.

The color palate...

That blue!! Oh, that wonderfully striking deep muted blue. 

This color palate is everything I have been looking for. 

From the yellow, to the peach and the blue...

We own an antique china hutch that is very dated.

I have been wanting to paint it blue for a loooooonnnnngggg time, but haven't found the right shade.

In my head, I saw it... but everything I looked at was either too "primary" or too green.

This blue though, perfection.

I think I may paint my coffee table the same color.

So this summer, that is my plan.  Re-vamp my whole home. And on the cheap.

Furnature won't be too much of an issue. We have some good pieces that just need some paint.

Anyone know where to get a couch cover for a sectional couch?

We have a wonderfully retro ::sarcasm:: couch that has seen better days.

It's the best nappin' couch around, but...

it's UGLY!

This summer, my Tuesday posts will most likely be design related.

Housewares, decor items and the like.

There might be some other crafts mixed in.

I miss scrapbooking so much, but that is a post for another day. 

So, stay tuned. Not only will I be sharing my own projects.

And I will *try* to remember the BEFORE shots this time!

I will also feature cute tutorials as always.

I'm so excited to finally be inspired enough that I'm no longer afraid to paint my furnature. 

I have a plan and I know I won't regret it!

Stolen - I mean BORROWED pictures.

I haven't downloaded any of my party pictures yet, but Tara posted these awesome ones on her facebook and I am stealing borrowing them. Oh come on, it's not like she won't steal mine when I post them. Tee-hee... well, I'll probably just send them all to her on a disk. 

I was kind of assigned photographer duties for the day, since Tara was busy with the party... She wanted to make sure to get enough pictures.  Not that its a problem, since pretty much everyone there had a camera.

So here they are!

Goose, Aubrey and Kinsley.

Now tell me those aren't three of the cutest little girls you have every seen!?

Goose the tomboy.

Aubrey the girly-girl.

and

Kinsley, she's just adorable. I couldn't stop kissin' her cheeks. I wanna eat her up!

Kins really made me miss when Goose was a baby,

surprisingly though, it did NOT make me want another.

Still stuck on my ONE and ONLY!

More pics to come!

Oregon Sand Dunes - Part Uno

I haven't had nearly enough time to go through all the pictures I took during out vacation this weekend. But here are a few of my favorites that I have already edited. They are more scenic shots - promise I'll have some of Goose and the Fam to come! We definately enjoyed our last weekend of summer!

A pretty flower: One last reminder of Summer.




An old trailer. I wish I could tell it's story. I know it has one, if only it could talk...






A lonely little bench under a tree.



LUVS!

Lakefair 2009

A Celebration in Pictures!


Food first- Lakefair doesn't begin until I get a Noodle Combo. Delish!


Waiting for Mom and Dad to finish lunch, desprate to ride the rides.


Taking a look at "super hero" gear (Goose thinks fire fighters and police officers are Super Heros) in the park.


Good Golly Miss Goose, a boat ride!



Rollin' with my Homie. She is so brave!


HI MOM!!!



Goose's favorite ride of all!

Until next summer, friends! I'm looking forward to it already!

Greener @ <3

My favorite-est thing to wear during the summer ...
long, lightweight skirts, flip flops, tank tops, "natural" looking jewelry... piled on, my Hollywood sunglasses.

But today... I just feel like a hippy.
Channelling my inner Earth-child or something ethereal like that. LMAO! Whatever, the skirt is so comfy! It's definately helping me beat the heat today.



Peace and Happiness!
Enjoy the sunshine!

Random Weekend Pictures

Here are some random pictures for your viewing enjoyment...

Goose is making a bed for Daddy as he (tries) to take a nap. To be honest, I think he DID actually sleep though it. He always was a deep sleeper...


Goose needed to use every blanket we own... and of course needed a bed herself.

(Please excuse my ugly couch and messy house!)


Me... in a couple of skirts... told you, this is becoming an obsession!

*From Fun Junk*


*By MALLORY on Etsy*

Daddy-back rides in the park on a very HOT day. They're the BEST!


Time to come in from playing in the sprinkler... and someone is NOT happy!


"Sometimes you make me mad, and sometimes you make me sad, but no matter what you say or do; I will always love you."
Said Little Chick to his Mother

Me and my Goosey-girl.

Happier Times

And I'm not letting go without a fight.

WH-h-h-AT? A Blog Post?

Hey.

Long time no talk. I know I promised a post this weekend BUT it was 81+ out for the first time all year (and lets face it, in the middle of summer we don't get weather that nice!) and I didn't want to be stuck inside. Now though, I think it's barely 60... perfect blogging weather. Hahaha!

Yesterday was beautiful.

My IL's have some RV property in town and there is an indoor/outdoor pool so Hubs and I packed up the Goose and went to check it out. It was our first time out there. Beautiful! Beautiful park! Beautiful day! It felt good to be in a swimming pool again (wearing my new MILF bathing suit... hot stuff, classic black bandeau) and Goose is definately not afraid of anything. By the end of our swim, she was a pro at holding her breath underwater. It was the first time we've ever been swiming together I think (no pics, for obvious reasons).

Anyway, here are some other pics of the family and Goose being her cute self.

With Grandma:


With Dandy (Grandpa):


Pretty Girl:


Cool, Dude:


My Princess:


And the "fairy umbrellas":

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

PS - Crafty posts to follow! Promise! :-P