School's in Session!

It was a BIT hectic getting three kids' clothes ironed and ready this morning...so hectic, in fact, that I left here with a camera but NO memory card for the twins' first day of pre-K! Thankfully my sweet friend Kristi came through for me....THANK YOU Kristi!!!

Bubba hugs the twins goodbye - without being prompted!

Meet the Teacher

School Bells are a ringin'! We went yesterday to Meet the Teacher! I told the twins to enjoy the last day of pretty clothes. Beginning tomorrow they're entering the Land of the Uniform!

Here they are with their sweet teacher. They saw her a lot last year because her room was next to Cason's room. So at least they were already familiar. They have at least 2 friends joining them from their days at FMS so they are super excited!



We are very pleased to have Mrs. Austell as Cason's 2nd grade teacher!!! I think he's really going to love her.


Gran came - just as Cason requested. Or wait...was that Granna Montanna?















Smiles of joy on ALL our faces. For the first time, our crew will be at one school. It's gonna be a great year!

Panhandle Peeps

Our last Hoorah before school starts is a trip out west to visit family. We've had a great time!

Over the Top!

How do you make The Greatest Show on Earth even greater? Why, with a friend of course! We all had a great time. Glad you could join us Zare Bear!

Some Decoratin' Goin' On

Since Kent went to Alaska, I've been in major re-nesting mode!
Something about being around creative women inspires me to decorate and create. I was inspired to do this Art Wall by a friend I rediscovered on Facebook that I went to junior high and high school with. She has amazing style and creativity. She has her daughter's artwork displayed on a wall in their home. I loved it! It seemed so natural for us since Cason is an artist and the twins are following in his footsteps. I love having a place to display it, and the kids love seeing their masterpieces on display.

I have FOREVER longed for white slipcovered furniture, but thought it so impractial with 3 kids and a dog in the house. Well, once again, Alicia inspired me! Out with the predicatable and in with all white slipcovered furniture: slipcovered sofa and 2 slipcovered chairs. Kent has been so patient in letting me renest. Just another reason I love him.
I got a sewing machine for my birthday 3 years ago. The following summer I purchased my embroidery machine on the internet - knowing nothing about them. It was sure a journey learning to use it, but I love being creative on my timetable. Mom came over last night and taught me the proper way to do piping and trims on pillows. This pillow was the result! The pink damask burnout fabric came from an old bedspread that belonged to my MIL. Since she dosen't share my penchant for PINK, she let me have it. :-)
Anyone who knows me, knows I love pink and zebra (almost equally!), so we had to add some wild to the back side. I love how cozy and fresh our home is becoming. I love, most, that bits and pieces of it were inspired by women in my circle. Ok, off to paint the mantle, the kitchen table and a new Hollywood Regency chair. Go be bold, beautiful!