Funny now...not then

I took the girls to the Library yesterday to pick out some books. Abbi was being a MAJOR 2 year old yesterday, so I gave her a little pep talk before we walked in.

"Abbi, remember, we use quiet voices in the library, we don't climb or bounce on the furniture, we leave the ropes in the check out line alone, we don't climb on the ramp railings..."

She seemed to understand, but I'm pretty sure she had no intention of listening to me. We were in the check out line getting ready to leave. I had already asked her to STOP doing just about everything I had previously asked her not to. I had HAD it.

BUT, just when I thought we could leave with my temper still in check.....

She took off her shoes and threw them in the book drop.

Good thing you're cute.

Toothless and crazy...

here's toothless....

and here's crazy...

Masterpiece!

My Grandma gave me an early birthday gift today and I just have to show it off! She made this ADORABLE, with a capital "A", quilt and I love, love, love it!

This is a treasure, a priceless work of art made by someone I love VERY much.

Thank you Grandma (and Grandpa!), I will cherish it forever!

My Favorite part! Aren't the dresses SOOOOOOO cute!

The back...

Isn't it AMAZING!

Strong toes...

When Livi's away, the girl must play...

Timeout is "ruff" at our house...

(If you really are wondering...this is not timeout, just my girls being silly. Had to be said, just in case you were about to report us.)

Toot, Toot...

DuVall and I have learned that furnishing a house is expensive and well, expensive.

So when I stumbled upon a blog called KNOCKOFF WOOD, the little wheels in my head starting turning. (They are usually pretty quiet.)

I asked DuVall to help me learn how to make furniture and here is what we came up with...so far. (Oh ya, I've got BIG plans.)

A coffee table for our living room...

And a matching side table, also for the living room...

I bought all the supplies and, after a lesson in using a chop saw (VERY intimidating by the way), cut all the wood. DuVall helped me put it all together and we both stained and painted. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE being married to such a handyman! Seriously there is nothing he can't do. Well, he can't birth children. I guess I've got him there.

So, I may be tooting our own horn but I'm a little proud.

Total cost of all materials for the two tables...under $50

(It was helpful that DuVall already had the tools.)

Anyway, check out KNOCKOFF WOOD. Your life will never be the same.