On The Lamb

Floyd Lamb is just an all-around awesome place to hang out. We hadn't been for a while so I decided to take the kids a few days ago. When I told them where we were going they all made sure to remind me NOT to bring any bread to feed the ducks and geese. Those geese are CRAZY!

It was mid-afternoon perfect weather. We did lots of duck gazing:



Picturesque. No?

Running:



Leaf playing:



Tree climbing:






And cartwheeling:



The master cartwheeler was injured a few times (small cuts, a few burrs stuck to her) and at one point exclaimed, "Why does nature hate me?!"



Floyd Lamb is apparently an EXTREMELY popular family picture spot. I didn't count but estimate we must have seen at least 25 groups taking family pics:



Gorgeous, perfect weathered afternoon.

Pinned Projects

f you are a reader of my blog you may remember that I have been collecting pallets to use in various projects? Joyously I finally got around to completing a couple of them!

First a new hook system for my purses. My pinterest inspiration:



Shown as a jewelry organizer. She used old barn wood which I have no access to, so I used pallet wood instead.

 My interpretation:



I was due for a change as I have had my old contraption (which I have no picture of) for the past 10 years. I couldn't be happier!

After completing the first project I ( meaning me and Eric) learned a few things. Most importantly, pallet wood is crappy, is incredibly difficult to get off the pallets, and splits if you put the littlest pressure on it.

So, for the next project I decided to use wood that I already had on hand and was conveniently already stained for a project I started a few years ago that didn't work out (a fireplace surround that was beyond hideous!).

My inspiration:



My interpretation:



I (meaning Eric) tried a number of different ribbons but I ultimately determined I preferred a golden linear look.

I would have preferred a more rugged wood, probably with a different colored stain, but the convenience of already having the wood prepped won out this time.

Their new home for the next month:



It bears mentioning that I did practically none of the work on these projects.



I have no power tools skills and limited creativity, but luckily I have a husband with uber amounts of both!

Happy Pinning!

Thanksgiving 2012

Eric and Jackson started off Thanksgiving with a trip to the Turkey Bowl!

Jackson looks so itty-bitty to me in this picture.



They had quite a large turnout this year:

The little kids (remember itty-bitty Jackson?) played with the grownups, which seemed to me like a decision only men would make. But it all worked out so I concede that they were right to make it.




Meanwhile back at home my best little helper Sadie Sade and I got busy cooking and cleaning. I asked her to load the dishwasher and was pleasantly surprised with her work:



After Eric and Jackson arrived home, Eric made the kids a light lunch:



 It would never occur to me to make fruit and veggie art for lunch. He is extra fun and creative.

A few hours later dinner was finally ready! It was just our little family this year, which I do believe is the first time that has ever happened. We almost always have at least one or two family members here or we spend the day with friends.



Happy (Late) Thanksgiving!

Adventure Angels Activity #5

Our 5th Adventure Angels activity was the Color Me Rad 5K.

 I am in no way a runner so this took me decidedly out of my comfort zone.

(Which I guess is kind of the point.)

I had planned to possibly train a bit.

(Keyword being planned.)

It didn't happen.

And then I really considered not even participating when the night before the race I had to jog from Taco Bell to Circle K (a distance of maybe 300 feet) and ended up winded.

Seriously.

But of course I went anyway!

Walking in with our tutu's on, which Gina made for us. Thanks Gina!



Gina, Me, Leah and Rachael before the race:



Still all clean!

During the race, about every three-quarters of a mile or so you are doused with colored corn starch and liquid color.



After getting doused with lots and lots of green liquid:



Coming up to the finish line:



Thank goodness!

Some after shots:







As I had not trained one iota for the race, I ended up being pleased as punch with the outcome.

Although certainly the worst runner in the group I did much better than I thought I would.

Which is a victory in and of itself.

And I had a great time!