Perfectionist vs. Stain

I finally caught up to the other creative people, or creative wannabe's, and got on Pinterest.  I found this great tutorial about staining cabinets and thought hey, I could do that, so I decided I should stain the master bathroom cabinets.  What I didn't plan on is the problems that a perfectionist would have with a dark colored stain.  It was a process that took a couple of weeks and a lot of patience on my part but the results were worth it and I am so happy with the results.  I may just be on to something with this Pinterest after all!

Emily's song, mismatch day and Jacob's honors

Emily wrote a hysterical song about worms.  Cracked us up!

Jacob got on the A/B honor roll once again!  We are so proud of our little smartie.  Emily made him a card to congratulate him.

Miss match day at school today - or as Emily calls it, "mitchmatch" day!  Wow - what an outfit!

Christian birthday, Sacagawea & things I love

Today was Jacob's 1st Christian birthday so Emily made him a sweet card that said "You're like a great rainbow.  You did a great job!  Love you!  to Jacob with Love, Emily" and then Happy 1st birthday, Happy Christian 1st birthday to Jacob!"

Emily was Sacagawea for the wax museum at her school.  She had a speech she had to say and when you wanted to hear it you pressed the red button.  Her speech was all written out but she had it memorized down pat!

Jacob wrote an "I love" poem.  I love it!  It describes him and his stage in life perfectly.  He is such a sweet boy and to see all the things he loves written out really touched my heart.

Want the truth?

Jacob told me that the kids at school ask him a question if they want the truth about something because they know he'll give it to them.  Not in a bad way, but because he said "they know I don't lie."  They also asked him why he always tells the truth and he said "because it's the right thing to do."  So proud of that boy!   

1st timer

Jacob participated in church services for the first time today by reading scripture at the Sunday night singing and scripture reading service.  He was so nervous but knew he wanted to do it and he did a great job.  We were so proud of him and know that this is only the first of many ways he will be publicly serving the Lord.

1st Red's game of the season

Today we went to the first game in our Chapman 6 pack!  The game was sunny, a beautiful early April day.  We loved seeing our Reds back in action.  After the Reds game was over we got to watch the Bearcats play at the stadium too!  The kids even got on the jumbotron!  We're looking forward to the rest of the season and having more family fun at the ballpark.

Rough week flowers

I have the BEST husband there is!  He knew I had been having a horrible week at work.  When I got home from work today this is what met me.  Seeing my hubby, kids and the pretty flowers were just the perk up that I needed!