Driving.

Joseph and I were talking the other day, and realized, that in just over a yr, Stuart will have his permit (that is a terrifying thought).  I'm thinking its time to take him to parking lots, and have him start practicing, since he can't even start the car yet successfully.   So, as soon as all of the snow is gone, that's another one of our summer projects.

So, just a thought?  if you see us over at the Church Parking lot, you might want to stay away.

We'll keep you posted.

Cupcakes

I saw these done up online, and thought I'd give them a try. Sorry I didn't adjust the color on the pic - was in a hurry.

Aren't they cute?

The kids are still working on naming them... so far, we have Princess, Jackie, and Betty Boop.  Don't ask which is which.

Planning for Summer Projects

ok... I need an opinion.  Here are the styles we are thinking about using to tile the backsplash in my kitchen.  The counters will remain a medium/darkish counter top - so I want to stick with lighter tiling.  What I want here, is a vote for HOW the tile is put up.  So ignore the black counter top.

As for the last picture - I like this,  (most being horizontal, and this section being onpoint) but I'm not sure it would look good with the space I have - or, if would, just as a rectangle, not a square due to space contraints.

I am also going to be re-painting.  The paint is starting to look worn - so here are the colors at this point.
I'm thinking someting lighter, like Glidden's Whispering Wheat (4th column from left, second row) I want to put this in the halls, living room and kitchen. -ESPECIALLY places that share corners, or are connected on an out side corner.  I just want to lighten things up a bit.

On one wall in the kitchen, (becuase I love color) - I'm thinking a plum - like Gliddens Delicious Plum (last column last row)  Use the tool they have to see it on walls.  As for the my kitchen, I want to just paint the wall that the Door and sink is on.  So it would only be above the cabinets, around the window, down to the tile and to the corner (which can't ever be seen, because at that point it is above the cabinet - makes for a cleaner line.

http://www.glidden.com/color/color-visualizer.do#path=colorPalette&cid0=&cid1=250&cid2=126&cid3=126&cid4=&cid5=&cid6=126&cid7=&cid8=

I think I want to accent with color in the way I decorate - and maybe in the bedrooms.  I think I'll make the guest room more neutral (and make fun colorful quilts for the bed to add color - they can be swapped out)

ok/.... tell me what everyone thinks