A Simple But Lovely Project

When I am browsing the Internet or out walking through stores, the thrifty part of me sees an item and exclaims "I can make that for a lot less money." I have been seeing Family Established signs at various places for quite some time and have always admired the proclamation of family pride. Yesterday, I decided it was time for our little family to have a sign.



A quick stop at Lowe's and AC Moore was all it took to acquire the appropriate materials for the grand total of $10. I used a 50% coupon at AC Moore and scored the stencils for $4 (woohoo). I used black paint and leftover stain from my growing paint collection and a $2 stencil brush.



The finished product. I went for a more rustic look because I hate super clean artwork...for some reason it always looks fake to me. I did not center the lettering for the same reason. Hard to believe we have been married for over three (wonderful) years. They have been some crazy-filled years but I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world.

Happy Mother's Day

Clay, Mom, Meredith and Martha


Karen and Mom
WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Getting Down in Florida

This past weekend we traveled down to Florida to attend a family wedding. We rode with Meredith and Harry and met up with Clay's parents, Martha, Madison and Luke in Jacksonville for a weekend of free food and terrific weather. The bride and groom looked fabulous and we very much enjoyed the beautiful reception at the beach. After experiencing the stress of buying/putting a house together we appreciated the opportunity to experience a mini-vacation.


On our way to the reception.


Madison, Luke and Martha


Yeah, we're that cool...


Dancing middle school style...HOT!


Meredith and Harry


Right before Clay broke out The Robot...


Married 3 years and 4 months

We missed you this past weekend Julie!