Jail Birds

Richard got volunteered to be arrested for Muscular Dystrophy.  He needed to raise funds as bail money to get out.  Apparently they used to have a lot more fun with this fundraiser and pick them up at work with handcuffs and a warrant.  I was all ready to video tape it all but nothing excited happened so no video.

The jail was at a sports pub so Jacob and I meet him there for lunch.  They loved Jacob so much they said he could wear the shirt and take a picture with dad.  Richard looks really happy to be in jail doesn't he?  I know it is only pretend but he could have acted the part just a little. He did win a gift certificate to a flower shop and Jacob was given some kids books and a free lunch just because he's Jacob.  I don't think they see many kids at the sports pub. 

Pillows, Flowers, and Spray Painting, Oh my!

I have been in the creating mood lately and can't stop.  The Internet sucks me in by showing me cute decor and tutorials that I just can't pass up.  I'm in ♥ with the pillows.  I started making the ruffle pillow then happened to find the floral fabric while in the fabric store.  I just had to get it.  Just because I have a house full of boys doesn't mean I can't have some "girly stuff".  I don't know why it took me this long to figure that out. 

This mirror was my first spray painting project.  I didn't take a before picture but it was a brown metal.  It was pretty easy process, except for the area next to the mirror but somehow it turned out great. I sanded it lightly after I painted it and all done!

I saw a similar pillow to this on a website that said it was purchased from Target.  I was so ready to buy it from Target but come to find out the yellow was not really the color I wanted. So what else could I do---google rosette tutorial and this  flower was the first I found. She just posted it and it happened to be the exact flower that was on the target pillow. I was so meant to make this pillow. Her tutorial was for a hair pin but I just made a bunch and sewed them together for another pillow I ♥. 

This yellow frame used to be dark red. Amazing what spray paint can do.  I never look at home decor the same now.

Another dark red item that I spray painted a rose color.

Now if they only had more spray paint colors. 

I'm still in project mood. but I may have to slow down so I get some much needed house work done.

I Create

Life and Tenderfoot

Since Jordan was the senior patrol leader he had to conduct this Court of Honor.  Their troop hadn't had a Court of Honor for a while so everyone earned a lot of awards. Jordan moved up to Life Rank as well as received many badges.  Brendan earned his first step on the Boy Scout Trail-a Tenderfoot. 

No Cooking

No cooking for me on my birthday. Richard took me out to lunch and then as a family we went to eat at Matteos. It was so nice to come home and not have to take care of any dishes. My kind of birthday.

BYU Game Day

Working on our game spirit by wearing our BYU shirts. BYU didn't win, but we still have fun cheering on our favorite football team.

Patiently waiting

It is a job to get 20+ people all together for a blessing on the food. As soon as Jacob hears the word prayer he folds his arms. He has been doing it since he was 1. It is so cute, I love it!

At Grandma & Grandpa James' house waiting for the prayer on the food so he can eat.

Thirty something

Here's my man enjoying his family singing Happy Birthday to him.

I made him some chocolate pudding with 1 candle to blow out because it is one of the rare sweets he will eat. After dinner with the family, he came home to watch his favorite show Super Natural.
His other favorites at  the moment:
Survivor shows
BYU Cougars
Sci Fi
Hunting
IPod Touch
Family
Did I mention BYU Football?

Happy Birthday Rich!!