Fancy Summer Day

Oh how I LOVE summer! This has been the best summer of my life {even better than the string bikini/fast speed boat days...haha} My time with Cole has truly been priceless. I've never had so much fun just 'being'. Our typical day is just filled playing and then of course the GLOURIOUS summer nap! I'm a napper and Cole is finally joining my club.

I posted on Instagram that never in a million years did I think that this would be my lifestyle.

But oh how I'm so thankful it is! I love making lunches for the boys and taking them to the fields. I also love that Cole can see his Papa and Dad every day and build these sweet memories too.

I mean maybe I should have titled this post my father in law is cuter than yours. ; ) I know my friends agree!

Cole loves climbing fence and being part of the action.

Jason HATES selfies but I thought maybe a combine selfie would change his tone...nope! 

Hope you are enjoying your summer too!

Fancy Window and a Sneak Peak

I have a confession...I LOVE old windows. Lovvvve them. I found this old pretty and knew she had perfect potential.

I just couldn't decide what exactly she needed. Her bones were perfect and there weren't any chips or breaks in the glass so I decided to add a vinyl piece.

With a little help from Mr. Moon, I think she turned out pretty amazing.

I'm working on finishing this project, and should have the final project done soon. Can't wait to share it with you!!! 

Isn't my little helper just the cutest. : ))

Fancy 4th of July

I absolutely LOVE holidays and decorating for them. Having a little even makes them more fun to craft and prepare for. I love seeing his precious smile light up at all the little things.

Cole and I put some goodie bags together for his cousins, friends and a few of his other favorites. Inside were various assortments of candy, glow sticks, bubbles, stickers and pop-pops (snap fireworks). Cole even made the tags with glue and glitter, he absolutely had a blast!!! I'm pretty sure his favorite bag was the one Uncle Sethy got; full of chocolate chip cookies.

My best boy also crafted a flag for me. I taped off the lines and let him paint away. He also made one for his Mamma B and Ba too. Can't wait to put mine in my office at school.

I got to try Jamberry nails and I'm in LOVE! I got a sample and today is day 4 and they are still perfect. My other polish...not so much. I'm thinking about having a party too, but we shall see. I love all the designs, and have a few on my wish list.

The morning of July 4th I somehow was wrangled in to a run with two of my favorite sister in laws. I'm still trying to decide if Jason paid them to cause me such pain. Laura (on the right) smoked us and Sharon (Fancy Pants on the left) could give any drill instructor or dictator for that matter a run for their money. I'm halfway teasing but I really did enjoy their company. I honestly went in to it thinking we would walk it and drink coffee...boy was I wrong. I'm thinking this was the perfect jump start to getting me back to enjoying running, atleast I hope. I've had to walk each day because I'm so sore aka so out of shape from this race.

The Jason's (my Jason and Sharon's Jason) hate this look on girls. I love it. I'm still deciding if I should try and pull it off at school or not, of course with a head  band and not glow sticks. I may just have to wait for our next trip to Vegas, (hopefully Cowboy Christmas) if Disney doesn't win out over Christmas Break.

I sure love a little boy in a bubble! He's just the best; but I guess I'm a bit biased.

On the fourth we had a drastic change of plans. We were supposed to be at the lake with Jason's family but the hay bailer broke and put Jason really behind schedule so our weekend turned in to a couple hours at the lake instead. I would be lying if I said stuff like this didn't bother me, but it's definitely part of the farm life lifestyle. I'm also a bit proud and absolutely love being married to such a hard working man. I know I could go and have him meet us there but I love going as a family even if that means our schedule does have to change.

Jason got finished in the field about 9:00 pm and I had Cole bathed and ready for some Fourth of July fun. He absolutely loved the "fur crackers" and staying up past bed time with Mommy and Daddy. We went and sat on the football field at the school with my parents and enjoyed our towns display. This is small town living at it's best. 

A few Ring Pops were also enjoyed this weekend. We sure hope that each of you had a fabulous weekend too.

So thankful for our freedom and all the men and women who serve our great nation.

Fancy Friday: Summer Fun

Happy Friday!!!

My goodness this fancy little space has been quiet lately. Cole and I have been enjoying summer break to its fullest potential!!! We have swam, baked, garage saled, taken walks, napped and lots of other fun little things that toddlers and Mommas like to do.

Today I want to share one of his favorite afternoon activities. Since it's so hot outside we play inside in the afternoon.

My sweet boy hardly ever sits to play and doesn't have the same love I have for crafts except when it comes to playdough!!! This boy LOVES playdough.

We made homemade playdough together and then he is able to play with it whenever he wants. The recipie I use is the same one my Mom used when I was a little kid. It's super easy and super fast.

1. Mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a medium pot.

2. Add the liquids; water, food coloring, and oil.

{You will have a fancy fabulous glob of mush}

Stir {constantly} over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Don't worry of the mixture looks like a mess I promise it will soon turn to a fabulous glop of dough.

When the mixture forms a ball in the center of the pot, turn off the stove and let it cool. Then take it out of the pot and put it on a floured surface. Squish and squeeze it.

When you're all finished store it in an airtight container or ziplock baggies then store it in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!!!

Fancy Little Vacation

We just returned from a fun little vacation to my favorite beach...Destin Florida! Jason and I got married in Destin 4 years ago and we absolutely love going back any chance we get. 

This time the trip was centered around my brother who was also getting married on the beach so we made a mini vacation and headed down to Florida to celebrate with him.

The 14 hour car drive can be so boring...unless you have a flute. : )) 

When we arrived we went straight to the pool. This sweet boy is constantly pretending that he is Miss Butter...at times it's rather embarrassing but most times insanely humorous.

I think he's a lot like his Dad and hates taking pictures.

I LOVE having a little boy on the beach it is sooo much fun! 

I also love that boys never seem to grow up and always love to play when tractors and heavy equipment are involved. My Dad and Jason played longer than Cole.

Even after long naps this silly boy refused to take pictures.

My best boy LOVED the sand! The beaches in Destin are so gorgeous. Cole loved calling the sand, snow.

I love this picture of my Dad and Cole. Cole has the best Papa's. He is very blessed.

I swear the beaches really are THIS beautiful. 

Cole was great at the wedding. My favorite part was when he left the wedding full speed to chase a bird. That's my sweet boy.

My other best boy; my brother! I love this kid. He is simply the best. Even though many things have changed I'm still his #1 cheerleader (that will never change). He's so handsome too. 

Mr. Moon hates taking pictures but I coaxed him in to it many time on our trip. Love this precious guy.

I swear I am not meant to live in Missouri. My style is definitely southern. I love monograms and smoked clothing which people in Missouri think is so strange. It was funny to be somewhere where all the babies wore smocked clothing and pieces with their monograms. I also love that in the South little girls dressed like little girls; which I'm very passionate about even though I don't have a little girl of my own.

My sweet boy hates waking up from naps. A selfie was my attempt to make him smile...not happening!

This boy is loves to move, move, move!!! I'm sure next year bikes will be on our list of things to do.

Until next next time!!! Have a great day and take a long nap.

Card Organization

It's no secret that I LOVE holidays and I LOVE gift giving. I also love organization but hate "stuff" and clutter. I saw an idea similar to this on Pinterest and I thought it was perfect. Instead of buying cards for each holiday you buy a journal or sketchbook for each person in your family and handwrite or make them in the book.

So this year for Father's Day I thought it would be the perfect time to start. Here is Jason's book. Anytime Cole {and hopefully future babies} want to write or give Jason a card they can pull this book and put them in here.

When Cole woke up from his nap we got started. He is very interested in 'mainting'  also known as painting but does not like it on him. {he gets it from his Momma}

Snapped a quick picture while he was yelling, "Off now, please!" 

I put his little footprint on a small pieces of cardstock because of the paint and taped it in the book. Cole put some stickers on the page as well...as you can see.

I'm so excited to start this little family tradition. I love organized handmade cards.

Come On In: Fancy Little Farmhouse Yard

Today I am linking up with Andrea who is the author to one of my very favorite blogs. 

Hello and welcome to our yard!!! This is my first year actually being in to my yard and by that I mean I have watered the flowers AND picked weeds. Not everyday mind you, but more than once...which is a big deal for me.

Welcome to the front porch. This is probably my favorite place at our house. It drives me crazy when people {like my husband} say front porches are a waste of space. I LOVE sitting out here with a book and mason jar filled with my favorite beverage of the day. 

This little space is all mine so of course there had to be a monogram.

Under the chairs today when I took pictures were our watering cans. Cole loves to water which is a big help.

One reason I swear flowers don't last at our house is because Cole is a fantastic excavator. He pulls plants by the roots and all!!! This picture just captures farm life with a little boy.

Here is a picture of Cole's little container garden. In it is his fair project {lettuce} and a few pumpkins that we planted.

And lots of weeds...as you can see.

As you go up our stairs we have these little pots with our last name. I LOVE this!!! {so thankful our last name is small}

When we build I know {in my mind} just how I want my yard but right now my goal is to find joy in the now so this little place is definitely a work in progress. 

Thanks for visiting!!!