Grout Stain Success!

We really didn't love the grout that (though it looks like a solid color in this photo because it's wet with Krud Kutter (step 1 of this process) but we actually weren't sure what color the grout originally was? It was dark but had cloudy white and gray places too- it only looked good... Er... decent- when wet.

So after reading reviews and directions we headed over to Home Depot for some of this good stuff: 

After using the degreaser and allowing for hours of dry time, we simply brushed on the paint/stain onto the grout lines with a small toothbrush and then used a napkin to wipe any mistakes off the tile. We allowed it to dry for a full 72 hours before letting it get wet and so far so good! We are very pleased! 

So we decided not to replace the tile after all! I like it! What do you think? 

Moving Our Swingset

Moving our swingset from the old house to the new house may be the death of me... Or my marriage... Or both. We went for round 1 today and got quite a bit done--- but there is still the disassembly of the main "two story house" structure into manageable, movable pieces. If our chain link fence didn't have such a small gate I would be less frightened by the whole prospect... But that isn't the case... Sooooo I'm following online advice and hoping for the best. 

I took pictures of every step and labeled baggies of parts accordingly! Hope this goes alright! 

You get the idea... Pray for us! 

Dumpster Dive: Operation Window to Coat Rack Complete

Well- I love it! I'm so glad I drove over to the house that posted "free old fashioned windows on the curb" to Facebook! Here is what I did: 

Sanded, cleaned, painted blue and then, with a paper towel, smeared some white on top. Then I sanded again  to distress it a bit. 

I attached my (half off) $8 worth of hooks from Hobby Lobby and things were getting good! 

Finally I hung it with picture frame hangers on anchored screws and voila!! 

I'm totally in love! I may go back and put some vinyl lettering or photographs or chalk board paint on it- but for now I love it plain! Woohoo!

Dumpster Dive for Windows!

Check out this awesome find! I'll be working on these as soon as I can! 

2014! Hello again!

In the time since I last posted we've moved and changed in almost every way. We go to a new, small, church (St. Andrews) and we love it. We bought a new home down the street from our best friends and family. And both kids can eat whatever they want: NO MORE ALLERGIES! 

I had my appendix taken out. We made a few trips to South Florida and Tally. We have been back for the annual beach trip twice. North Carolina (we did that twice). My sister turned 40 so we all ran her first 5k! We've cruised, done Disney a few times and we got a new puppy! Can't complain. Don't want to anyway! 

Life Hacks! Keep toddlers from climbing ladders!

Our friends have an amazing (super-high) new tree house. So obviously there is no where else my two year old would rather be! Disaster waiting to happen until... 

Go Vegan! 4-29-13

Feeling so good since making the change to a vegan and sugarless diet! Don't seem to get sick-- or stay sick if I do, no more coughing in my sleep, energy level through the roof, dropping weight like its ma' job and really enjoying my days! 

Made a sandbox on a whim- love it! Been working on the back yard a lot-- very soothing and satisfying. Did you know lemon grass repels Mosquitos? 

The boys are doing awesome. Evan is huge and says "mommy" now, and is half way up the rock wall at the moment (little monkey!). Aaron is all over the place and still cracks me up regularly. 

We got to spend some time in Orlando again with my mom while Joey was away for work. Sea world, Nickelodeon hotel and shopping. It was a lot of fun.

GRU came and gave half a yard an amazing makeover because they dug it up in order to fix an underground pipe- totally worth it! What a blessing that whole thing was. From having "mighty machines" around to entertain the kids to the turf, bushes, and new fence. 

Better get back to the life unfolding in front of my face here--- so blessed.