“mom, are you there?”

So much to work on as a mom, especially the listening, but this inspires me to be better…

Can you believe all of these lamps/candlesticks used to be sassy and brassy? Now they look like a designer lamp showroom. If you haven’t had a chance to see them, or still want to join,  the linky will be up through the weekend.

Now for some blog business. I’ve updated the “about” tab (^up there somewhere) with some popular posts, and I’ve updated some of the side buttons over there somewhere. ---------------------->

I also finally updated my blog button, so feel free to replace the old one if you want to.

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I’ll be trying to make a few updates here and there and will let you know about them, but I’ve included a poll at the top of the page about giveaways.

Would you like to see them on 320 Sycamore? I’ve had just a couple and am wondering if you would it to become a regular thing? Or are you give-awayed out and want it to stay as is? I’d love your input.

Thanks so much~y’all are the best!

Love,

While we were in MT, I got to see my brother and his wife, Natalie’s new (to them) home. She hosted the bridal shower for my sister, so of course I had my camera handy and had to snap some pics:
 

You remember Sassy Brassy? She’s all muscle, got great curves, but she needs a little update.

My assistants:

It’s been another month of some fun thrifty treasures:
A mailbox (2.95-Goodwill) I thought this would be so fun to brighten up and add to the playroom. And some brand new down pillow forms ($3-neighbor’s yard sale) Hold on to your hats, I may actually sew something. We’ll see… Cute shoes…never been worn (neighbor’s yard sale $1.50)

first, go hike the M cuz you’re gonna need to burn some calories, plus it’s a fantastic view.

Sooooo….are you doing something scary tonight? The kids want to set up the tent in the backyard and read spooky stories, but I’m up to my neck in coming off of vacation “stuff" so I have to decide if I’m going to be practical let’s watch a movie and go to bed early mom or , c’mon-we’re-almost-finished-with-summer-we’re-not-going-to-be-this-age-much-longer-cherish-the-moment-good-mom.
Right now, I’m just feeling hot, humid, sticky, grouchy, and like I want to go back to crisp, cool Montana air so let me share some things that may just give me the courage to face the laundry, the Verizon bill I forgot to pay, the ant pile we have goin’ on in the driveway, the weeds that are taking everything over, and the bathrooms that need to be cleaned in the worst way.
Can I just escape here?