Bring on MARCH!

Hudson has played his first year of Upward basketball. Daddy coached and I don't know which one loves b-ball more! Hudson was so funny, because he always wanted to bring the ball in the court and go to the right side of the basket and shoot. He never went to the left side. I guess it has something to do with being right handed. I was hoping for one of my kids to follow after me and be a lefty, but it's not looking too good at this point.

Hudson looks so silly in this pic, but I have to post this because here recently these two have not been getting along too well.  FYI, 4 year difference in age is not good.

Not the best pic of my momma and I but there are not too many of us together. Last Saturday we went to a ladies lunch at my cousin Donna's church. It was nice for me and mom to get away like that and visit with our family.

Each lady in the church that participated had to decorate their table that seated 7 and "serve" us. My cousin did a FABULOUS job. She is very CREATIVE...and most things were "thrifty" finds which of course makes me love it even more. Isn't this the cutest idea with the umbrela and the crystals hanging as the raindrops!!

I look forward in going next year. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.

PS. Do you see the flower pins on my mom and aunt's shirt? She made them with fabric and we each had one as a party favor. IN LOVE with mine...I wore it the whole day and had many compliments. If anyone is interested in one let me know and I can give you her contact info. Keep posted because we are leaving for DISNEY soon! I hope to blog from there everyday with what we are doing (if I'm not totally exhausted each day.) If not, I will be posting on Facebook daily.

I thought I would play a get to know you game and answer a survey I found on someone elses blog


1. Full Name

Elizabeth Annette



2. Favorite Movie

The Notebook or Cold Mountain or 8 seconds (sorry can't pick just one)


3. Favorite drink

Coke


4. Celebrity Crush

I like Kevin Spacey as an actor but I wouldn't call it a crush. Maybe Justin from Bro & Sisters



5. Name of your pet

Gidget McQueen


6. Grandmothers name

elizabeth & annette  hmmm...wonder where I got my name????


7. First job

waitress at Vi's Cafe


8. Town in which you live

Carterville!!!! GO LIONS



9. Town in which you were born

Herrin



10. A bad habit

I pretend like I'm asleep so my husband will get up with my daughter on early mornings!



11. Last name

Chapman



12. Favorite animal

chimps at the zoo


13. Favorite Food

Chicken n' dumplings and coconut cream pie



14. Favorite freezer food

cheap salsibury steak...mmmmm!



15. Favorite mascara

Mary Kay


16. Favorite shampoo

I'm into Pantene right now, I switch it up about every 6mo



17. Most prized possession

Other than my family, my wedding ring...it just completes me.



18. Favorite place outside of the US

I guess I will say Mexico because that's the only place outside of the US I've been.



19.Favorite nail polish


reddish-orange on my toenails and dark maroon/black on my fingernails.



20. Favorite place to buy jeans

JC Penny  ANA brand (I like cheap and comfort)




21. Favorite vacation

Disney World when my son was 18 months and we are on our way there in a week.


22. Favorite place in the US

Disneyworld....duh



23. Age on your next birthday

do I have to say....29 for the second time



24. Favorite yogurt and flavor

blueberry or cherry



25. Favorite fiction book

Janet Evanovich



26. Favorite fiction christian book

Left Behind series


27. Time you get up in the morning

Depends on the day, but usually between 6:30-7:30



28. Sea creature that scares you

jellyfish



29. Who are you annoyed with.

Smokers that smoke right outside the doors! Walk away far away...YOU.ARE.RUDE.



30. Movie in DVD player right now

Beauty in the Beast in the car and Toy Story 3 inside...no telling what's in the downstairs player.



31. Last movie you bought

Toy Story 3



32. Dream Job

Staying at home with my kiddos 6 days a week and have my own boutique.


33. Side of bed you sleep on

right side



34. What would you do if you were stranded on a desert island with the person you hate the most?
I'm not too sure there is anyone that I hate, but I really can't stand Ellen Degeneres so I would find something to make earmuffs with so I didn't have to listen to her crazy laugh and annoying jokes.



35. Biggest dream

Making a difference in unfortunate kids lives



36. Magazines you subscribe to

Parenting, Family Fun, Cath Lab digest, and BHG



37. Can you name all the Spice Girls

Ginger, Posh, Sporty, Scary and Baby



38. Favorite all time TV show

90210



39. Can you use chopsticks

No, I'm too impatient



40. Currently planning a trip

Yes...DISNEY!!!



41. Last thing that made you cry

Talking with my patient tonight about my cousin that passed away 1 1/2 years ago. I didn't know until the end of the shift that she knew him and saw him hours before his accident.



42. Best thing about winter

Snuggling on the couch and watching the snow fall



43. Ever sat through Gone With the Wind

No. Never seen it



44. What do you order at McDonald's.
Double cheeseburger dressed like a mac and a large COKE
I love the caramel frappe too!



45. Dumbest thing you ever did with your cell phone


can't think of anything dumb


46. Your plans for Saturday

Women's luncheon at Life church, pedicure, and trivia with friends


47. Car you drive

Black Tahoe



48. Perfume you wear

Burberry Brit or Love at first sight from VS



49. Favorite Shoes

black ruffle heels



50. Jacob or Edward

I'll pass on both...Jake is a cuter name though
 
 
Thanks Jennifer for the idea!

What I've been up to these days...

Hudson's 100 day school shirt with the crazy Dr.Seus fabric. ( I hear he is having a birthday next week!)

Yes, the "a" is backwards...it's meant to be.

The newest princess: Rapunzel! I love all of the bright colors together!

and who doesn't love that cute black mouse?

I know I can't wait to see him and her in a couple of weeks!

Orange & Black school spirit with a bit of zebra! I think that zebra will go with about any color these days!

and last but not least, a sneak peek of Avery's Disney wardrobe. Hopefully I will post a full outfit before we leave!

Have a great week!!!!!! :)

Hippie Chickie...

Avery's Valentine outfit from Lois Jean's Linens (aka my bestie Angie). I loved how it turned out with her cowboy boots.

2nd try at a cute smile.

3rd times a charm!

Now we are trying to do the piece sign (2 fingers up). She decided to do 2 fingers but one on each hand!

Still trying to figure out how to put 2 fingers up on one hand.

I hope everyone had a lovely V-day.

3 week count down until we leave for DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!

Big girl bed

Last picture of Avery in her baby crib. **sniff sniff**

I loved this crib, you may not be able to tell, but it's a pale pink Jenny Lind crib. It will stay with me and maybe someday a long time from now I will be able to use it for my grandkids.

Papa disassembling the crib and Avery telling him how to do it.

 

Avery is showing us how she is going to sleep in her bed once it's together. I think it was just about nap time at this point.

Papa is serious now with his hat on backwards. Yes, Avery is STILL giving instructions like she knows how to do it.

Completed! This bed is going to be painted pale pink and be converted to a princess daybed eventually once it warms up and I put it on the TO-DO-LIST!

Well naptime did not go over so well...NO NAP WAS ACCOMPLISHED.

Bedtime has been a success so far and we are 2 hours in.

Please pray that it continues this way and that tomorrow she DOES take a nap because that's mommy time!

GOODNIGHT FRIENDS!

Future basketball star

or at least this momma thinks so! Hudson is playing upward basketball for the first time and having a blast. See that handsome coach in the back, that would be Kevin aka "daddy".

 Here's Hudson trying to get his teammate to pass the ball. There were two girls on the other team we played last Saturday and they were VERY GOOD. It made me wonder if Avery will play basketball or be the cheerleader on the sideline????

 After the game we came home and the kids helped papa shovel the snow in the driveway. I think my kids could live outside no matter how cold it is. They do not get this trait from me, good thing papa was out there!

 Here's Avery trying to help. She was the only one out of the three that would turn and look for a picture!



LQQK WHAT I'VE FOUND ON CRAIGSLIST...

So if you know me very well, you know one of my true loves is CRAIGSLIST! I LOVE furniture! My husband I'm sure is going to have to send me to craigslist anonymous soon for therapy. Look at this awesome solid wood 6 ft custom desk I bought for $100 (a total steal!) I had intentions on putting it in the family room downstairs behind the couch for the kids to do art projects and stuff...BUT the more I thought about it the more I thought it would make a great sewing table to put both my sewing machine and embroidery machine on. Cha Ching! The best part is that the wood matches downstairs and all I need to do is change out the hardware (I can't do brass). :)

 Here is Miss Avery's new "big girl" bed. Another craigslist find. I have been searching for a bed for her for a while with certain expectations, one being that the foot board and headboard had to be the exact same because we are going to make this into a daybed for her. All of our bedrooms are extremely small (which I hate). Kevin is going to make a back for the bed and hopefully it will look

more like this....

(Better Homes & Garden)

I'm very excited now to make the transition to a big girl bed for Avery. We have plans...1. sleep in big girl bed without a fight. 2. get through Disney trip in March...3. GET RID OF THE 'FEEF' AKA PACIFIER!.
Wish me luck!
And I haven't forgot about Mr. Hudson. His room will be re-done here soon as well. Here are some ideas that I've picked up online.

 (completely forget what blog I saw this off of, but totally  cute and functional)

And the one below would definitely be different colors for Hudson, but to show that I'm going to add a sconce for him to be able to read and for a  night light. I'm very excited about these projects for functionality and storage!

(Better Homes & Gardens)