My best friend and mom and I went antiquing today in the Richmond and Rosenburg area. I have been really longing to do so, since I rarely get to shop anywhere right now with the two kiddos in tow. But, today Alex was at school, so I figured I could handle just the one little Mackenzie, right? Wrong. She was quite the busy one, almost broke a few valuables, but we made it. I was very pleased that most of the things I got were under $10. I think Chad would be pleased as well or maybe he might just see this stuff as a bunch of old junk, but I love the old country style. It's amazing how one piece can transform my modern kitchen into an old historical home. Well, maybe not completely, but almost. My goal is to add one little item little by little to achieve the old classic country style. I've been wanting to go this route for years, but I get stuck with my same ol' same ol'. Since now I'm still moving in my new kitchen, I am trying to be a little more choosier with my accessories. I am officially phasing out the mass of roosters that I have collected through the years. Not that I don't like a few ones here and there, but for a while there rooster was almost everywhere you looked. My next mission--another plate wall with white antique platters.
Mother's Day is a special day/weekend for me....
I get special treatment. My kids are extra behavied.....ish.
I get to enjoy fine dining at the country club (Thanks, Dad!)
So does Mackenzie..he he
My loving, hard-working husband spends all weekend checking off the "Honey Do" List: assembling my present, putting a trampoline together, touch up painting in Alex's room and even changing the above average number of smelly diapers. Thanks, honey!
Notice Mackenzie gently pushing me off the swing. 
What a trio!!! I love my babies!!! Thanks for making me be a mother. I couldn't have asked for a better job!
Life is Good!!!
This past Sunday was Gabby's fourth dance recital. She did such an awesome job!!! We were so proud of her!!! She even won an award for Most Improved Dancer! This was her first year to really be displaying showmanship, smiling and well...putting on a show!!
Doesn't she look like a porcelain ballerina? The kind you would put on a shelf in your room?
She was so surprised to win an award. I had to keep it a secret longer than I almost could. But, somehow managed to hold it in until award time.
And, the grandparents had to show their support!!!
In other news, I made a new addition to my breakfast nook...CURTAINS!!! I have been obsessing (Chad was getting sick and tired of me heading out to Joann's and Hobby Lobby every Saturday) about putting curtains in my kitchen. I finally researched a tutorial online at Nester's and found a ridiculously easy curtain to make. I have yet to stitch one stitch on these, however I do plan on hemming and lining them when I get a chance. But for now they provide so much warmth to my entire kitchen and den. I just love them. 
Yes, I took this picture while driving today. I just couldn't miss the opportunity to share this logo. Can you believe someone would even think to name their company this? I have to admit, it caught my attention. But for now, I'll stick with Chad. Ha Ha!!!!!.JPG)
