Around our house... in JULY??

While looking through photos to decide what to write about today, I found some pics I took back in July!! I never posted them:) I must have wanted to show some of the rooms in our house? This shelf is in my kitchen with some little doo-dads on it. The bears came from my grandma; they are holding fruits and veggies, cute! I love that "Mom's Busy: Take a Cookie" decoration:) I would NEVER to that while preparing dinner, haha!! (yes I would)

Here is my apple wallpaper border in the kitchen and my old ugly cabinets that need to be refinished. That is our last big project in our house to do!

Found this apple/gingerbread hanger on Ebay years ago.

Cute apple tea pot that Brian bought me.

More little knick-knacks. The milk pitcher is the Delicious Apple pattern from Pflatzkraft (spelling?); which matches my dishes.

Here's some flower pots I had on my front porch! LOL; looks like I didn't keep up on the watering!!

Front of the house, all nice and green! I MISS SUMMER!!! WAAAAAAAA:(
Now its all snow covered!!

Our cute house number sign; our old one was SO gross! The previous owner put it up, so I was happy to replace it.

Onto the Nautical themed bathroom, with 3 guys in the house- had to have some masculine feel!

Don't be scared of the clutter... its just Gavin's room! I gave up on trying to teach him to be organized years ago! It need to be repainted to match his new solar system bedding.

Look at this handsome hunk!! That boy gets one heck of a tan in summer:)

Here is the curtains we used to have in our bedroom. I am using them as a "closet door" now in our room.

Haha, this was before I finished painting our room. You can still see the white paint from before!
This lamp was my grandmothers, I always thought it was so cool and old looking:)

And this is the inspiration for our "French-themed" bedroom! I loooooove this picture so much; it makes me want to visit Paris!! It was from Home Interiors probably 4 years ago.

Thanks for visiting my home, back in July!! lol Oh, I kill me sometimes:)
Have a great weekend!
~Noelle

Almost my 100th post!

Wow, I just realized that I hit 90 posts today!!! It my great gals on here that inspire me to make it possible:) So 10 more to go and its give-away time!!! I love give-aways! I'd better start thinking of what to give? Maybe Valentine stuff??? That would be fun and festive, what do you think?

Noelle~

Whole lot to say!

Here is the middle of my picture window! See the snow? We just got it the other day.
All of what we had before melted, then turned to ice!

Gavin made me this cute plate decor at his Kdg. Valentine Party last year; I had to save it.

These roses are actually made from curls of wood! Don't they look real? I got them at an outdoor flea market a couple summers ago:) Pretty!

Here is the top of my entertainment center, looking pretty bare compared to what it is at Christmas time. The bronze pitcher is a tart warmer; it was a Mother's Day gift a couple years ago. See my Goodwill glass votive cups? They still need candles.

I always have photos of my babies all around!! This cute topiary was on the tables at my future sister-in-laws wedding this past June. They matched my living room to well; so I asked her for a couple!

Look at my chubby naked boy!! He was 9 months old then:(

I went on a Valentine mission at Goodwill the other day, didn't find exactly what I wanted but I did find some other cute things. These ceramic candlesticks are painted with roses.

This heart sconce caught my eye for a dear friend; but its getting painted and "sweetened" up before she gets it! The other little wooden bottle was only $0.50 and its handpainted and says Rose Water on it.

Better shot of it.

I loved this little floral box; its staying in my living room. Found this welcome sign cheap too; I'm gonna paint it and hang it by my front door.

Brian turned 30 yesterday and I made him this Poker themed cake. It was lemon cake with vanilla frosting.
Aren't the fake cards and chips cool?

Wish those poker chips were real; I could use $500!!

The cars were made out of laminated paper and attached to toothpicks.

Make a wish daddy!!

This past weekend my mom and I along with 3 of my bridesmaids went to a bridal show. I thought this big floral centerpiece was pretty; smelled good too!

This florist also had this cool pillar with branches on top with tea lights hanging down.
I'd love to have a couple of these at our reception!

This is my new purse that Brian got my for Christmas; I picked it out of course!!
I loooooove pinks and browns together:)

I look terrible here but I was tickling Gage and he was laughing so hard!! Look at those cheeks!!

Here is my Brian with his Mini-Me!! Gage is his twin!!

I was having a GREAT hair day so I thought I'd share it with you!!
You can see our nautical bathroom in the background, lol!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great night:)

~Noelle

What a COZY giveaway!

I found a new pretty blog today while stopping to visit another gal. Joy @ http://joytotheblog.blogspot.com is having a NEW YEARS COZY giveaway! And boy, is she giving the goodies away:) Here's what you can win: a pink cozy bath robes, rose bath petals, a book and cupcake bookmarks, Sugar Cookie scented bath set, Jan/Feb Victoria Bliss magazine and a $5.00 Blockbuster movie gift card!!
WOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I really want to win:) Hop on over and visit her now!

Noelle~

Oscar Party...

Oh, I am running late as usual!! My date just arrived for Carolyn's Oscar Style Birthday Bash...

Look at our lovely limo...

Hello, handsome! Nice to see you again:) This is my date, Chris Daughtry!! (HOTTIE!) I actually really saw him in concert this past August and he is so good looking and such a GREAT rock star! I've been swooning over this guy since he was on American Idol, what 3 years ago?

How sweet! Champagne is waiting for us!

Oh, and he also brought me my favorite rose! Thanks sweetie:)

To have that hot of a date, I must have a HOT gown too!

Check out the back! (Since this is a fantasy, I am fantasizing that I have this nice of a body too, to be able to wear this dress! lol)

Like my bling! Pretty bracelet:)

Some lovely diamond earrings...

LOOOOOVE these shoes too:) That didn't break my wallet either!

Here is my sweet vintage handbag too:)

Carolyn, thanks so much for inviting Chris and I to your birthday bash! Here is your gift... a new lavendar and oh-so chic, Coach handbag! (I picked one up for myself too)

Toodles,
Noelle

Sad news...

Dear friends,

I ask that you pray for this little baby boy and his family. This is Casey James and he passed away last night, just a few months old. He is my friend Renee's youngest son. He was born a little early due to her placenta seperating; she thought her water broke but it was blood. By the time she got to the hospital to deliver Casey, his brain had not gotten oxygen. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and had lots of breathing problems. He was in and out of NICU many times over the past couple months. Just a couple days ago, he stopped breathing at home and was put on a ventilator in the hospital. From what I understand, his chance of survival off the ventilator was dim. Last night at 12:20 am, this little angel made his way up to heaven, to be with God. I pray for him, that his suffering is over and that he can be an angel that watches over his mommy, daddy and siblings. Its so sad to see a little one suffer but we have to find comfort in that he is in a better place.

This family has incurred so much medical debt due to all the doctor and hospital visits that Casey had. He also had a feeding tube as well. If there is anything that anyone is willing to do or dontate to this family, please email me: way2tiredmom78@hotmail.com. Or even a card would be thoughful. Thanks so much:) You all have been wonderful friends to me and I just ask that you open your hearts to Renee and her family.

Thanks again girls!
Hugs,
Noelle

Love is in the Air...

Anyone else thinking about Valentine's Day?

I got my Christmas stuff put away finally and decided to pull out what little bit of Valentine's decor that I have. Mostly things for the windows, a yard flag and a heart wreath for the front door; so sad compared to what I have for Christmas time:(

I loooooved the Smurfs when I was little. My mom made me a Smurfette costume one year for Halloween and put blue make-up on me!!

Aren't these tulips pretty? I'll take some for V day!!

Can never go wrong with chocolate? Unfortunately, my hubby to be NEVER gives me chocolates:( Probably because I buy myself enough of them!! lol

Look at these cute cupid cupcakes!! Rice Krispies for the hair:) I found these and the cute Valentine crayon gift idea at: www.familyfun.com. That is a GREAT site!!

Melt old crayons into a heart shaped mold and make it into a rainbow crayon! I think I might do this for Gavin's class for Valentine's Day! We have crayons coming out of our ears at my house!

Hopefully tomorrow I can post my Valentine decor! (Not all that exciting though!)

~Noelle