The reason for the season

I posted a Facebook post that spurred some interesting conversation. 

Have I mentioned I'm over fb? 

Here's my op- 

Let's get some things clear. I of course want to give my children the world. Plus some. Can I? No. Would I even if I could? Absolutely not. Christmas has become so commercialized and I'm over it. And refuse to teach my children that. What happened to spending time enjoying our families? Instead of being so stressed worrying about buying gifts? And spending so much money on things we won't remember? But the time spent as a family we will. 

To us we celebrate Christmas for 2 reasons. 1st to celebrate Christ birth. I want them to know why we celebrate by giving. Since God gave his only son. And memories. My Christmas memories are some of the best. And I don't remember a single "thing". 

I have tons of childhood Christmas memories spent shopping with my Dad for my Mom, looking at Christmas lights, baking goodies, all of our huge family stuffing into my Grandmas 110 degree house and eating Yankee pot pie at 1130 at night, my Poppys blue Christmas lights, getting engaged to my husband on Christmas. So many amazing memories. I hope that we're passing down memories they will share with their babies. 

My wish for this year- 

Christmas was my Dads favorite holiday. And it breaks my heart to know he isn't "here" to see them enjoy and make memories with. But I know he's with us. 

My last wish- 

I'll let you know how this one works out! Lol!! 

Merry Christmas to you and your familes! May you make everlasting memories. May you enjoy each other. Spend the the time doing what's important. And not focused on the "things" or price tags. Remember why your celebrating. Be thankful for all your blessed with. And give to those who aren't. 

Robin Day Photography

We have been having family pictures with Robin Day since Lane was a baby. And she will be the only photographer I ever use. Matter of fact if I could re do our wedding photos I would. Photography has come so far in almost 9 years. So here is a sneak pic of some of our wonderful photos from our latest session! Thank you Robin Day for capturing moments to have forever.

If your looking for info on my scarf you can find it Kikilarue - Lenore Infinity Scarf in Dark Camel, I get SO many compliments on it! 

Thanks again Robin for all your hardwork! We love working with you! IF your local shes offering mini sessions for Christmas! Make sure you check her page out! Robin Day

Fav weekend pins!

I find Pinterest sooooo calming ( you can find me here ) I could pin for hours. It takes my mind off whatever is going on around me...and lets me pretend I'm either filthy stinking rich or on an island some place...Maybe my own island?!

BUT, I feel like I have came across some really cute stuff this past week on Pinterest and at our GCN (Girls Craft Night) we made a super cute craft we found on Pinterest

1. This is the original photo from Pinterest. It actually has NO link tho ( don't you hate that?!) Anyways. We bought our letters from Micheal's for $10.00 total. Already had Chevron painters tape made by Frog found at Lowes. Then we just painted it with basic craft paint. And distressed with Martha Stewart stain also found at Micheal's. 

Heres ours-

2. I LOVE THIS! Has anyone tried anything like this??? Heres the original source from the Pin- Wood Transfer

3. I'm obsessed with the top wall. We need to re do behind our couch badly. And the stairs. But I have never found anything I LOVE. Original Pin

4. And EVERYONE needs this. I mean for real!  

5. Sure DO! Original Pin

And simply because this was my favorite quote I found this past week! 

Mail Pouch

If your offended by dead animals this post is not for you. 

Hubs needed a man area now that the basement is done and Moms settled! He desperately wanted to recreate the famous mail pouch tobacco barn sign. 

And who am I to tell him no? He works so hard for us and our home. Not to mention he's a pretty good decorator and damned good painter. 

Ok, wall was a tan color. This was the former office. Now painted in valspar from lowes. It was really important to him stick with the national historic preservation colors. I need to double check but I think this is our color. 

Next he added a big black square! If I taped this it most likely would be a octagon or something horrific! 

Ok now time to start stenciling!! Ps- I didn't do anything but clean.

His idea this whole time has been to cover the actual wall with his deer heads. 

We love the way it turned out! 

Ta da! 

Here she is in all her glory! 

Obsessed much? Ha! However he deserves his own thing and this room is perfect! 

As the room finishes I'll add more pics! 

Now to finish my new office! Maybe I'll display my purses?! Ha!