Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Emerald Chest

I have wanted an emerald piece of furniture for a while now. I haven't been able to find that perfect paint color, too dark is hunter. *Ew* Too light is Kelly -and that's cool, but I want Emerald! So I got brave/bored/bold the other day and dragged this small dresser out into the garage. 

This is a picture of the chest where I found it last year- at a junkyard, under a tarp on the highway. -$20


sand. sand. sand.
Here is where it got interesting...I painted the first coat "eden green", second coat I misted florescent green, third coat I misted a primary green.
The color in person has a lot of depth and is very alive. Not sure if it will stay in my room, but for now I like it!

Just Us

Aaron and I got away together a couple weekends ago. To the tropical city of Seward, Alaska. Much needed. Remembered why I like him so much. 
Sea Life Center- Amazeballs




Little Bit Of fishing, Little bit of hiking

Little bit of resting


Reindeer sausage omelet, hash browns and pancakes BEFORE:

AFTER
no one knows where he puts it...

Good home

Sold this coffee table on Craigslist last night. 1960s, vintage modern, George Jetson's family room esque. I heart this Coffee table.

Fact: you cannot have 5 coffee tables AND a happy husband.

Good news: Kim, the new mom of this fab coffee table is obsessed with furniture and we chatted about our "un medicated mania" for upcycling. Until her phone started ringing off the hook from people who knew she was on a craigslist run. Checking to make sure she was alive.

I. am. not. alone.

thanks a lot, Lorie!

This has been my morning so far...

(some people read the paper, watch the news... I check Craigslist)



So Obvi I emailed this guy to ask if I could take the antlers! Awesome decor possibilities awaited me...but this is his response.



All or nothing, Lindsay.

All or nothing.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Fancy Adventurer

Last night Mila  thought there was a "Biiiig Bug" in her room. (pretty sure it was a raisin) She was so scared so she got in bed with us. We put her to bed in footie jammies but she finds a way every night to work her way into a party dress and tights. (duh) Mila and I woke up with Aaron at 5am and Mila (all girlied up in her party dress at 5 am) Points to a picture of McKinley on Aaron's desk and yelled, 

" I want to hike mountain with you daddy!" 

I thought he would die. Aaron Loves climbing and hiking and he wants us all to do it with him. He always thinks I am ruining her with all of the dress up and tea parties. (mama don't raise no fool!) Hearing her express herself so clearly was beautiful to us also because of the speech and hearing challenges she has faced. We Love our kids so much, and it is those moments when you see their personalities, desires and the things that set them apart. Don't you feel so blessed to know your kids?

We're all Lucky Ducks

Mila's Speech therapist just came by for the last time. It was very emotional for me. I really love her, Lydia. She was the biggest part of Mila's transformation, there were 4 doctors involved, 20 some Doctors appts, one surgery, but when all was said and done there was WORK to be done. At least once a week for 8 months she has been at our house playing and teaching Mila how to learn to talk.

Last appointment I was in Anchorage making a delivery for my business and Aaron was randomly home from work to meet Lydia for the first time.

Lydia told me today that she saw Mila talking with her dad and how he held her listening to her like she was telling the most important story ever told. She said "you guys are so lucky, Mila is So lucky". She said "I never see dads look at their daughters like that"

Like they are important.

Truth: We are lucky Ducks.



Wednesday, June 13, 2012

snapshots of a year

JUNE 2011
My job














Ruthless Garage salers
Garage sale Chandy



Popsicles and snuggles


Pool




Lake

Chariot

Church





My Beautiful Sissy


BATMAN!!






Father's day

 JULY 2012



Catch of the day




Mila Bonita Photo-shoot prep


















Hikey


Mila Bonita trunk show at Spoiled Boutique























 AUGUST 2011












Mila Bonita at the Famous Beehive Beauty Shop



First Day of Kindergarten











 SEPTEMBER 2011


Nana Papa Visit!




mommy daughter date





Buds


Weekend in Valdez




 OCTOBER 2011



Worst possible present for a 2 yr old

Birthday Girl










 NOVEMBER 2011
Doc


Mila's Carry on





Lovies

Sissys

My Hubbies









Dinner with my Daddy at the Safari room



The Big day






 DECMBER 2011


Jamma Day




Christmas Eve Sledding










January 2012


Naughty naptime


smoothies- scary/scrumptious
 FEBRUARY 2012







MARCH 2012




 APRIL 2012
Birthday Dinner





Easter Table
 MAY 2012
pinkies up!










Air Quotes






Kids








1 run


PopPop



My funny boy's K graduation



Blessed to work at home

Speech Therapy
  JUNE 2012