Birdhouse

After dropping Aidyn off with his Grandmother on Friday, Twyla and I stopped by the local G.W. We looked around for a half and hour, and it wasn't looking very successful. Right before leaving I found it! The treasure of the day......



A birdhouse!



It wasn't very attractive. It was an off white color with different insects and gardening tools on it. It was in good shape though, and I knew I could change it, and make it my own. I was excited to take on a new project.



Yesterday I started painting, and it already looks better! Check it out:

(Wish I had a "before" picture to share with you!)

Whatya' think? I love the color combination! It'll match my nieces room PERFECTLY!

Now I need your help. Give me some ideas on what to do next!

What should I add?

A. Keep it plain.
B. Mod Podge flowers on the sides.
C. Polka dots!
D. Add a ribbon!
E. (Fill in the blank)


You guys are my inspiration! I'd love any advice or suggestions you have!

Goodwill find of the year!

My mom and I are avid Goodwill shoppers. Usually just for books, but we always browse the store. You never know what treasures you will find. Last Saturday, while browsing through household items (pictures, frames, signs etc..) I found a misplaced toy. For a moment I almost disregarded it, but after examining a little bit closer.. I realized this was a little treasure.

You see.. Aidyn loves little toys. He loves littlest pet shop, he loves my nieces little Disney Princess set, he loves her little dolls... well that all results in a bunch of girl stuff. As much as Aidyn enjoys playing with them, I am not about to buy pink animals and dolls for my son. I am sorry if that is offensive or "Backwards", but its just not gonna happen. Ifyaknowwhatimean!

So there... sitting on the shelf was this bad boy:

At first it doesn't look like much, but inside was a bag full of little men, horses, flags, tents, etc.. It is a Wild West fort! How cool is that?!I gave it to Aidyn-man today when we decided to separate the three kids. We like to give them quiet time to play alone. Aidyn is LOVING it. See? (thats his.. i'm tryin' to play ma' look!)

Although I am pretty sure the wild west would have been a lot different if Aidyn was in charge.

No, that is not a blood bath.... They are all sleeping in a group...(outside?). Cowboys and Indians together...... (world peace?)

Actually... Aidyns favorite pieces are the horses. They get to eat chocolate and live in the fort alone! (lucky horses!)

Aidyn got sick of me taking pictures of him.... so he started making these faces at me:

This is his way of saying "GO AWAY! LET ME PLAY!!!!!"

Even though he makes monster faces at me, I still love finding things like this... that make him happy and help him use his imagination! (and only cost $2.99!)

Because..really? Who could resist this cuteness?