Final Birthdays and Valentines at Home 2013

A good friend of mine and I

celebrate our birthdays a little over a month apart.

We're both turning 39 this year.

It's the final birthday we're having.

Ever.

Hers was this past weekend,

so Ryan and I joined several of our couple friends for her birthday festivities.

Everyone went to dinner at Bob's first,

and then to The Blue Martini for drinks.

Although it's not Ryan's and my scene,

we had a great time.

 

The birthday girl is in the middle.

 It's always a good time with this handsome man!

 

Besides my birthday coming up,

one of my very favorite holidays is quickly approaching.

Valentine's Day!

Yep.

Love month has already started here in our house.

Check it out.

 

The cross stitch I made a couple of years ago

and the wine bottle from our wedding

 A little Valentines love everywhere

 

 I went a little overboard with the lamps in the family room.

I can't help myself.

 

The mantle looking a tad different from last year.

 The Teenager and I were running errands the other day and found this.

Perfect for Love Month.

 I made this banner the other day.

I love all the different shades of red.

I'm trying to convince the dogs this monkey is not their toy.

 Made this the other day too.

 Oh, and I made this pillow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Made this wreath with the intentions of putting it on the front door,

but it looked too small.

So, I added ribbon and felt roses to the "S" that we've had forever.

What do you think?!

I love Valentine's Day.

Even bought this shirt to wear to school/work on the big day next month.

We're supposed to wear red on Valentine's Day.

Perfect.

Works for me!

Happy Love Month!



Halloween at Home 2012

It's no secret how much I love

HALLOWEEN

especially the decorating part.

It makes me sad to see our boys growing up so fast

because I still want to do all the fun art projects

and activities that go along with this time of the year,

but I can see the days are numbered.

It's getting harder to convince them to go to the pumpkin patch

and make paper bats.

I don't love it.

Here's a look around our spooktacular abode.

 

Spooky.

I know.

 

 I love this little owl.

Owls are everywhere this year.

He came from Pier 1.

 Once again,

Ryan's witch hat leftover from his bachelor days.

Yes, he decorated.

Impressive.

 I picked up this skeleton at Ross this year.

Isn't he awesome.

 The mantle looking much like last year.

Except for Mr. Owl on top of the mirror.

Found him at World Market.

 The pumpkins that light up.

Can you see the orange and purple bulb lights at the bottom of this pic?

Love them.

Found those at Target.

 

 It's Mr. Scarecrow's last year with us.

He suffered an injury to his face.

Poor guy.

 

Annnnnnnnnnnnd done.

I cannot believe we're already through October!

Have a great week, friends!