Sarah's big girl bed!

Ok, so I know I said I would post these a month ago... but you know how it goes!

Anyway, here is the big unveiling of Sarah's new bed...

Ta da!

Sarah loves this bed. I love it, too! And... the best part is that I found it on an online classified site for a third of its original price! (This is especially amazing since I'm not the kind of person who typically finds great deals at garage sales, online, etc.)

Close up of the quilt. It's from Ta*get's "Shabby Chic" line.

A few more pictures...

This is Sarah's crib quilt that I can't bear to part with yet. (Also from T*rget).

The flowers on the wall are vinyl. I found a vinyl shop on Etsy and asked the designer to create flowers similar in style to those on the crib quilt. I have really liked the vinyl. It was easy to put up, and when we want to change it, we can remove it easily.

A close up of a paper lantern. I found these in a local craft store last spring and they just make me smile.

Two more paper lanterns above her bed. Now that we've moved the crib, I'm going to have to rethink this space since the bed is so much lower and the wall is so much bigger. I was thinking of maybe removing the ladybug and lanterns and then hanging some larger tin tiles (painted) in the space. I'd love to hear any ideas you might have. :)

Boredom Buster!

I've been such a bad blogger lately... this summer is just flying by.

A little catch up: Baseball is finally ;) over. Evan's team went to state and made it to the second round! Woo hoo!)

the three older boys went to soccer camp,

Jason, Sarah and Logan had swimming lessons,

Sarah loves her gymnastics class,

everyone is staying up much too late,

the little ones are getting up much too early!!

and I am.... well... pedaling as fast as I can!

4th of July Parade!

Every 4th of July we visit Grandma and Grandad in their small town in Wyoming. Grandad serves in the state legislature and this year we got to be in the parade as official campaign workers (read: official candy throwers)! ;)

The official campaign "float." Grandad loves antique tractors and restored this one. It is shiny, but not so reliable. It broke down right after the parade. Good thing it waited until after the parade to conk out.

Dave drove the tractor. The rest of us rode in the trailer-- smiling, waving, and throwing candy.

I haven't been to a big parade in awhile, but in small towns (at least around here), lots and lots of candy is thrown. We all had a great time throwing candy and eating it, too!

My younger brother and his wife were also visiting, and brought along their "baby", a St. Bernard named Columbo who is roughly the size of a horse. A furry, slobbery horse. Jason (aka the Dog Whisperer) loves Columbo. He grabs his harness and leads him around outside. Columbo is very mellow and is always happy to oblige.

Another picture of the littles and the big. Notice the copious amount of post-drink drool. Good thing Columbo's so loveable... and that Grandma likes him, too! :)