REO

Last week Thursday Dave and I took the night off and went to watch REO Speedwagon play at a local fair. I'm not gonna lie... I didn't know much of the music. While the name is quite familiar, I had to check youtube for some of the music. And of course, I only knew a few songs. Regardless, we had a pretty nice time. And I'm all about food nowadays so the food was probably the highlight of my night :)

While we didn't know much of the music, some fun needed to be had... I passed my time by searching for mullets. Apparently this was the fad in those days...

The bottom two fellas... serious about it.  :)

etsy Monday

More etsy loves! And again realizing I realllllly need to start using my sewing machine. I've done small projects before but I would *love* to dive in more. Maybe this winter ;)

Austyn has been asking for a lunch box... this would be good enough :) although, I told her she never carries her lunch to school... I didn't convince her there really is no need for a lunch box.

folded lunch sleeve PDF pattern  $4

Add another project to my dad's list ;)

chalkboard mail organizer  $230

How adorable are these!?!

baby shoes  $30

My children may all be bats for Halloween... even though I very much dislike bats!

handmade child cape bat costume  $25

uhhh... my chevron fetish continues... a must have!

coral & gray chevron shift dress  $42

black and aqua chevron baby blankets  $34

JukeCase  $400

I have no idea what I would do with a bunch of these but they would rock somewhere in the house for sure!

vintage green chalkboards  $7.50

another Smith wedding

Right off the bat... there is an abundance of photos going on in this post. We went to another Smith wedding this past weekend and as usual, I have officially taken too many photos... oops!

groomsman had a little pal

 Homer was enthused about the ceremony

Jake, Renee, and Dave (siblings)

not so girly

 girly

 not so girly ;)

 getaway vehicle

Between the ceremony and the meal and reception, we visited aunt Pigg and my grandpa Z. The meal was delicious... I was a hungry momma!
(photos with grandpa Z to come in another post)

Austyn's creation with her jelly beans

waiting patiently :)

failed attempt at a family photo. Nash bomb!

hurry up and grow girls hair, mine has got to go!

and then there was dancing!  :)

immediately after this photo, Drew pushed him away. apparently she wasn't a fan... I don't mind. boys have cooties ;)

P had fun. He's faking it. :)

sista-in-laws

and then the party was over. done for.



Many thanks to the newlyweds for the wonderful wedding. We all had a great time! Best wishes to you in the future... we can't wait to watch the Smith family grow :)

etsy Thursday

Slightly behind yet again this week, but thought I'd do a quick etsy post. This morning we had dentist appointments for Lia and Tayt... Tayt did uhhhh-mazing with no anesthetic!!! and we made a few stops thrifting and picking up sneakers for a few of the kids. My nephews are here this afternoon so the 8 children are keeping me busy...and hopefully not make me crazy!

Here are some finds from the past few weeks. Lots more to come!

baseball bracelet  $7

polka dot baby blanket  $66

yellow chevron stripe tote bag  sold

same bag in coral  $72

bike bag  $68

painted wood necklace  $32

beach bag  $35

kids play structure  $1400

yellow hammock  $70

I've come to the conclusion that I must learn to sew better. Some of these bags would ROCK! (if I could make them) :)