-not house trained-does not play well with others -doesn't know any tricks-extremely hyper-brings dead animals to you-chews on valuables-doesn't fetch ... [ Read More ]

In honor of my oldest brother's 30th Birthday (HAHA IN YOUR FACE SUCKA!), I would like to share some memories of the good ol' days. If you don't know my family personally, you may not see the hilarity in these photos that the rest of us do... but at least you'll get your fill of 80's clothing eye candy and extremely outdated wallpaper.I give you, the famous Chicago architect, Nathan:We were BFF's ... [ Read More ]

A few weeks ago, while working a Saturday, I phoned the hubs to see if he could whip up a bean-bag toss game for our BBQ that we were hosting that night.... thinking. 'all you need to do is cut a couple boards into the same sized rectangle, and put a hole in them.' Honestly, I didn't want it to be fancy or anything. I just love bean bags ok? And yard games in general.And this is what I came home ... [ Read More ]

                                      .Drumroll please...The winner of our sweet necklace giveaway is Lu Regini! I'll be in touch, girlfriend! (and for the record, I drink my coffee black too!!)If you didn't win, ... [ Read More ]

A full year has come and gone since we moved to our acreage and started documenting the ups and downs of life on this here website. How many of you actually remember our very first post? Just a couple kids really, venturing out for a new chapter in our lives. Back when crop-dusters left us awestruck, and Reuben was just a tiny, not-yet-destructive, baby dog... and inactive reproductive systems ... [ Read More ]

Flipping through old pictures is one of my favorite pastimes. And because I'm camera-happy, there are a LOT to flip through. I fell upon these cute kid pics and had to share them. Don't you think we could have extremely cute children?I've heard he was an ornery little son of a gun. (not much has changed)Here's proof that I'm a natural blond. And I totally wish I had this same top in my size now. ... [ Read More ]

If you know me at all, you know I don't care for shopping (unless it's a garage sale or thrift store). It gives me anxiety to spend money, and I hate flipping through racks and racks of clothes, and waiting for dressing rooms, etc. But every so often, I like to browse the internet for things I like... but will never have.One such thing I found yesterday on the Anthropologie website.  Would ... [ Read More ]

If you know me at all, you know I have a certain fondness for dandelions. I just think they're beautiful, okay? No, I don't want them growing all over my lawn, just here and there is fine. Nick has got it off easy, being able to give me my favorite flower on a regular basis, for free.Anywho... my family and friends encourage these irrational and socially unacceptable tenancies by giving me ... [ Read More ]

One of the many projects on the horizon is the quaint little desk and chair. My Momma picked them up at a garage sale for only a few sheckles, knowing I'd jump on fixing this little baby up! (Not that it's entirely unfortunately looking)All she needs is a little makeover! Stay tuned for the results! ... [ Read More ]