Jakey's camping!

Going to bed has never been a problem for Jacob. He is a maniac during the day and full of fun energy but nighttime is crash time. SO when he figured out climbing out of the crib is super easy and fun we knew we had a problem. We decided to turn the crib around so the higher end is out and the lower end is against the wall. then we pushed the crib into the corner so now he has 3 sides he can't get out of. That worked for a while until he figured out he can still climb out on the one open side...which by the way his mattress is all the way to the bottom. So then We put together his toddler bed thinking maybe it's time for that...he will be two March 30Th. he of course got in and out bed 500 times in 2 minutes. So then I locked his door, yup I locked it, and I don't feel bad until he figured out he can unlock it....ERRR. so then I put up a gate and he just climbed over that like it was NOTHING!!! So finally we looked online for the crib tent...but it would take forever for it to come in. So Brett came up with our own version of the tent...it cracks me up but you know what....IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!

Valentine Project!

A big Thank You to my sister in law Nichole for the super cute idea. She did it first and I loved it so I copied her. I made the wreath and two topiary balls out of felt and the kiddos helped. It was super easy and I think super cute. I also painted the frame above the fireplace. What do you guys think? I was thinking of going maybe 2 or 3 shades lighter than than and painting the whole room that color...??? The blog Nichole got the idea from is: www.theidearoom.blogspot.com

What's the deal with the shovel?

It's funny how something as simple as a shovel can become so valuable. Living in Virginia is usually so great in the winter time. It snows one day and is 60 degrees the next. There has been winters I don't even need a winter coat. This winter has been a whole different story. We have had storm after storm. The last storm dumped almost 30 inches of snow. The next one coming tonight is going to add another 10-20 inches on top of the 30 inches...since it hasn't had a chance to melt away yet...and now they are talking about another storm possibly coming this weekend. Needless to say a shovel is VERY important right now. So when ours broke during this past storm we were not to happy. We called all the stores and of course they were sold out everywhere. Finally after 3 days of calling, I got the response" we ordered a few hundred and it should be here any minute but we already have a 100 people in line." Of course Brett had also just left to go to work. So I piled all 5 kiddos into the van and zoomed off. I got out and was telling the kids to hurry. I had Giselle and Jake in the stroller and was pretty much carrying Jillian since it was icy and snowy all around. I made the big girls run and we made it. We got a shovel, with only 6 left after us. I also noticed they had Ice melt so I grabbed that 40 lb bag and stood in line. PHEW! Well worth the craziness and now we are patiently waiting for this new snowfall to end. OH, and the kids have been out of school since Thursday....YES, I am done with SNOW!!!!!

The Adventures of Jakey Jake!

This is what happens when you keep an almost 2yr. old trapped inside a house for days on end. They make anything fun. A tub of flour...perfect it's inside snow. Good thing he's so stinkin cute!!!!!

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!

My friend Julie has this amazing blog. She is can do anything with nothing. She is amazing at taking a piece that looks like it is broke or unusable and turns into something beautiful. Anyways she is having a giveaway. It closes TONIGHT at midnight. So I strongly suggest going there and checking it out.
http://not-to-shabby.blogspot.com

who wants to play?

This is our playroom in the basement. I should've done a before and after picture...but technically it's still not done, this is phase 1. The playroom is wonderful BUT so many times I hated even looking at that side of the basement. TOYS TOYS TOYS......DUMPED!!!!!!!!
Luckily IKEA has a wonderful selection of book shelves. we chose this one. I LOVE IT! the bins I found at Target on clearance...which is why I only have a few, because I cleared them out. Now I need to go to more Targets to get more. These bins are glorious. They are small and easy to get in and out...and find that one special toy you are looking for. AHHHH, life is good, for 5 minutes at least! I almost forget to mention that my AMAZING friend Alex put that monster of a shelf together all by her little self. Also, my other AMAZING friend Kelly was so sweet and helped me shovel out the toy room, we left with 4 black garbage bags of broken or too many peices lost bags of toys. oh yeah baby!!!