My Favorite Advent Calendar!

I made this advent calendar a few years ago and it remains my favorite. I write notes to my kids add a favorite scripture and little toys or candies. The kids love it! I just entered this into the Handmade Holidays contest on the Michael's website. I'd love to win the grand prize which is a trip to see Martha Stewart, but the $100 wouldn't be too shabby either. Please visit here and vote! Vote by selecting the snowmen on the bottom left of the image. Thank you!

Ugly Duckling!

Here is my ugly duckling that I bought at a thrift store for $24. It has been hiding in my garage for 9 months and I finally turned it into a beautiful piece. A few cans of primer, spray paint, new moulding at the top, new fineals, and new door hardware and ta da... Love it! Can't wait to decorate it for Christmas!!!

October Fun!

Crazy fun at the pumpkin patch up Highway 1. The kids used the wagons to ride (and crash) down the hill as well as big corrigated pipes to roll in. And, Mr. Nicolas in a new disguise.