Halloween pumpkin patch cake

Ok, so I didn't actually make this cake, my sister Heather did. But I thought it was SO cute I thought I would put it out there in case someone was looking for an awesome October cake idea. She used a 9x9 brownie pan for the base and the Wilton ball pan for the pumpkin. Same pan I used for THIS cake. 

I put a straw in the middle to act as a dowel (yes, I helped a little), the straw stuck out about 2 inches. She then doused it with frosting to make the stem. Pretty cute eh? 

Last minute Halloween costume

Today we had a costume contest at work. This was a problem as I didn't plan to dress up this year due to the little hard-to-hide bump I've been sporting. But I didn't want to be a scrooge so I racked my brain and decided to throw something together with what I had. 

Cut out a circle with leftover yellow fabric, throw on some horns and ta-da - you have a deviled egg. Although I didn't win the contest everyone at work loved my costume. Especially since I incorporated my bump. Could you tell what I was? 

My secrets out...

I feel so behind in my big announcement post, especially since my secret has been out of the box for one whole week now! Deke and I discovered we are expecting a little peanut in the spring... yes that's a pregnancy test from the dollar store. Two lines means POSITIVE! 

I called the doctor a few days later and she said she wouldn't see me until I was 10 weeks along. I didn't want to make any announcements until I saw her because I have had little to NO symptoms and needed the confirmation that there was indeed something brewing. 

I shouldn't complain but a little nausea would of made it feel real. But here I am 11 weeks pregnant and still no morning sickness. *Knock on wood*

About 5 days before my appointment I was out to lunch with my sister and mom and got this fortune cookie. (sorry for the horrible quality, it was taken with my phone)

I felt it was a hit ya over the head sign that I should tell them right there and then. So I did. After the squeals of excitement my mom says "I can't believe you told us in a Panda Express!"... I had to mom, the fortune cookie told me to! 

We finally made it to the doctor and to our surprise she wanted to take an ultra sound! I was not expecting this but she likes to get the exact measurements for an accurate due date. This was a treat! 

While taking the measurements the doctor stated that she had never seen a baby in such a perfect position and sit to perfectly for measurement. My response, "So I'll finally have a well behaved child?!?" YES!

Due date May 7th

Wash away your sins

Tyler's baptism day

Sign in table and programs 

Refreshments after the baptism 

With grandma and grandpa 

First set of scriptures! 

It's GREAT to be eight!

My little man turned EIGHT! This is such a special age for him as he will be baptized this Friday!!! I can't believe we are hitting such a huge milestone, I feel like he was born just yesterday! 

Breakfast in bed for a special man on a special day!

His "great to be eight" cake 

Of course he requested homemade pizza! 

He got a box of boogers from his newest cousin, Kyla. She's only 6 months old lol 

A special book to help prepare for his special day! 

I didn't have birthday paper so Christmas it was... 

oohs and ahhhs over his shiny new scooter

Happy Birthday to my little man! 

9/11 memorial race in Sacramento

This morning we got up bright and early to attend the 9/11 memorial race in Downtown Sacramento. It was an honor to attend this event. 

My sister Heather came out with her baby, Kyla. 

See the Capitol in the background? 

This man ran with this flag the entire way! 

The most beautiful thing about this event was the flag ceremony. Each person who completed the race was given a flag and then led into a blocked off area to place our flag down for a person who had died on September 11, 2001. With over 3000 names it was quite difficult to walk in there and pick one name to dedicate your flag to. 

We saw firemen from all over the state who came out to show their support for their fallen brothers. We saw several from the Bay area and some even from Southern California. 

10 years later and seeing the footage still makes my heart ache.

 We will never forget. 

$5 find turned fabulous

I found this nightstand at a local thrift shop for only 5 bucks! Isn't she gorgeous? I walked by it several times and each time my eyes gravitated towards those curvy sides. I had to have it. 

I knew what I wanted to do from the moment I bought it. This required sanding the whole thing and sanding it bare on the top. The rest was just sanding enough to remove the varnish. 

I painted the body a creamy white. The paint color was called "Soft Brie". Isn't the top attractive naked? I think so. 

I wrapped the beautifully painted body with plastic then tackled the top. I applied a pre-stain conditioner then stained it with "Red Oak" stain. 

Lastly I applied the varnish and let it set. My final touch was adding new hardware from the Martha Stewart collection at Home Depot. 

I find this piece to be very attractive and can't wait to make a matching dresser. 

Can you say drab-to-fab? I can. ;) 

Spray paint obsession

Deke and I have a new obsession - spray paint. Its amazing how much easy and faster projects are with a spray can! Here is one of our latest projects - yes we did it together. After all, the couple that crafts together stays together :) 

Deke found this piano and although its cute it really lacked spunk. 

So we taped it up.... 

Spray painted it turquoise... 

And added plexiglass to the top so the kids can see the keys jump.

We're really happy with our results and I think it got the spunk I was looking for.