Pregnancy Pinterest Projects!

Every pregnancy I go through a creative firestorm.  It is like I can't get enough crafting, yet I don't have enough time:(  Ahh, but with my introduction to Pinterest, I can find tons (literally tons) of projects that fit my timetable, or lack thereof!

First up, a wreath to welcome summer that I crafted together with my good friend Rebecca.  I loved the way these turned out and they were so easy. My only suggestion is to find a friend since you will only use either all left or all right shoes:)

Next up, marshmallow shooters.  Also super easy and rewarding since it only took about 30 minutes to make several!

My biggest project by far (which required a little help from my stepdad and husband) was a pallet turned rolling deck bar.  Honestly, this is the one project that could not have turned out better and with a little stain, I think it looks pretty good too:)

Although had to see, the snacks on the bar were a pinterest dessert that the kids made: Strawberry Shortcake Kebobs.

Now on to school gifts.  For teacher appreciation, the kids made bags of popcorn and M&Ms for each teacher.

 

And for the last day of school, each teacher either got a waterbottle filled with KoolAid or a monogrammed bag filled with summer goodies. 

My neighbor and I made goodie bags for Bella's kindergarten class filled with book plates, a bookmark and a bag of "book worms"!

I also played with my new embroidery machine as well.  I had so many opportunities to create personalized baby items for friends and babies this year. 

My neighbor loved the diaper strap and matching onesie and my other neighbor enjoyed the 4th of July shirts for her two little ones.

But that doesn't mean I forgot our own little one either!

I had fun designing and sewing this little pillowcase dress for Lyla as well as some cute hair flowers as well.

These little silk flowers were so super easy that even Calla jumped in and helped.  Just cut a circle, make a few slits and CAREFULLY hold over an open flame until the fabric curls.  I see these being a staple for me and the girls.

Now that I am down to the last few weeks, I am glad I got all of my creativity out early in the summer, because now I have none left:)

Friends on the Fourth

This year for the 4th of July, we invited some friends to walk up to the Waxhaw parade with us.  We were quite a crew.

Once there, we found a few more friends and settled in for the parade.  My kids affectionately refer to this as the "candy parade" because they throw out tons of candy.  However this year they got very little candy, but plenty of coupons, beaded necklaces, stickers, election propaganda and even a few gift cards!  What ever happened to good old fashioned tootsie rolls and bubble gum?

After the parade, we walked back in the heat of the day for a cookout at our house.

The kids enjoyed their hot dogs and burgers, but maybe not as much as their snow cones. 

After long naps and dinner with our neighbors, we went back uptown for the fireworks.

Finally, back at home for the evening, we met up with our neighbors again for some sparklers and more (smaller) fireworks.

Our small display got as much attention as the main event.  Although Elijah much preferred a bite of daddy's snow cone:)

Summer Celebrations

Summertime is always a kids favorite season, but maybe none more so than my Calla.  She loves everything about summer, especially her birthday!

But before her party, we were able to participate in another summer favorite, VBS!!

This year over 600 kids were involved in Calvary's VBS and that meant lots of little hearts being reached and hands...doing crafts:)  One would think that after a week of crafts with little ones I would have remembered to take one picture, but sadly you would be wrong.  Somehow I completely forgot.  When I did finally pull out the camera it was the last day and I was able to snap just a few quick pictures of the closing. 

This year Calla's birthday party was Olympic-themed.  We had lots of Americana snacks and even popcorn torches.

Jeff made up lots of super girly Olympic sports although our outside time got cut short by the 106 degree temps.

We cooled off a bit with some red, white and blue snow cones.

Calla's gifts included every girly item available: stickers, a journal, pink and purple pens, a purse, nail polish with jewels, earrings and cash!

And before everyone left...a "Go for the Gold" goodie bag.

The next week Aunt Linda took Calla for a fun girls day.  They watched Rapunzel at the playhouse, ate lunch at Olive Garden, swam at the pool for hours, got pedicures, dinner at cookout and finally came home 12 hours later!! 

For years I have been telling Jeff about a park in Lancaster, SC that I had been to with the kids.  However, it seems as though every time we drive all the way out, I forget how to get there and we end up lost.  This time was NO different:)  We ended up lost for quite a while until I finally found the park (with the help of the GPS). 

Mommy trying to steal a kiss!

The kids love playing on the retired firetruck.

Daddy with his crew being sweet and silly.

My boys showing off their skills.

One of the best parts of our afternoon was creating a new tradition.  With temps in the 100's all week, we needed to cool down after our park trip.  A quick stop at Walmart for a new DVD and on to Sonic for lunch where we all got corn dogs and slushies.  I think we will dub this the Davis Family Drive In since dinner and a movie with our crew might otherwise be a bit pricey:)