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Puppy Love and Birthday Dreaming

Do I even need to ask? This little girl ? Or new carpet ? Adorableness with a little added mischief ? Or new carpet ? Love and sweetness ? Or new carpet? My birthday is in a little more than a week ...  I think Guinness needs a little sister!  A girl can dream! {carpet photo's from Ralph Lauren, puppy photo's - top...

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A Little Bit Closer ...

More work was done  in the fire pit area today.  We went out bright and early to pick up some more pea stone and to finalize what bricks we wanted to use for the retaining wall.  A little back and fourth travel between the hardware store and the stone store and our decision was clear. Here is the trailer loaded with bricks.  This...

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Get Ready for a Night of Marshmallows, Graham Crackers and Chocolate!

Changes are happening in the backyard and I have to say I had nothing to do with the idea! . What's up with all this dirt and digging?  My husband has decided to put in a fire pit and I think it is going to be so-ooo much fun!  I am also very thankful I didn't have to pick ax through all that clay. ...

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Upholstery Webbing and Stick Project

So, here it is!  The result of my upholstery webbing and stick project. I've used a burlap type ribbon for the last couple of years so this year is a experiment with the webbing.  So far it is holding up really well.  Just a little fading of the red which doesn't bother me at all.  Also this is a great price at something...

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Party Photo's

My boys had a really nice  family birthday party.  Despite the 70 degree weather all the kids made it into the pool and had a enjoyable but cold swim.  There were more than a few sets of blue lips!  Everything came together pretty well.  Here is one of the cakes.  I ended up making a red velvet and a cherry chip. I frosted...

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Party in the Making

Yesterday I made the menu for my boys birthday party that is happening this Sunday and I also stopped to pick up some supplies to decorate the table and cake.  I went to the craft store and a party store.  My boys wanted another baseball themed party and I wanted to put a little more effort into it and do something a little...

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