Does the Statute of Limitations Apply to this Situation?!

Last night I emailed my big-little brother for some much needed advice.  When did that happen?  I didn’t need advice. 

I was the bossy one.  I was the one that knew everything.  I was the one that could scream at him, tell him what to do and when to do it.  While we waited for the bus each morning I seized the opportunity to pinch the beejesus out of him and force him to stand in a certain box formed by cracks in the pavement.  Why?  Well, I felt like he was misbehaving at the bus stop… we stood by ourselves at the end of our driveway. 

Sorry Mom.  Even sorrier big-little brother.

Ok.  I lied.  I’ve always needed advice…even if it came from my big-little brother.  I’m fairly certain that he suggested using something other than the leaves from a poison ivy plant as “traffic tickets” for my make believe bicycle-game of cops and speeders.  I was the cop.  He was the speeder.  I got the poison ivy.

I think he was really against eating my “soup” made from poke salad.  I got my way.  He got sick.  Can I go to jail for this?

He was always the best judge of character when it came to friends…and “not friends.”  I can say that now.  I definitely didn’t listen back then.

My big-little brother is incredibly philosophical.  He can tell you what he thinks in the most tactful way.  His speech is flavored with hilarity; you just have to be intelligent to get it.

All of this to say, that he has always been a trusted advisor.  I miss the days when he could dish out his advice over a couple of ice cold 40s and a bowl of scrambled eggs.

Framed!

The wall is now complete.

Special thanks to Jesse for not-so-patiently hanging the pictures.

…and many thanks to my mom for tracking down the barns and taking the pictures!  She is like a mythical creature that has never been captured on film.

Projects

I recently realized that since I NEVER have papers to grade, lessons to plan or ANY work to bring home that I should take advantage of the extra time that I now have for my "projects."  I really love having a project to work on.  It's incredibly fulfilling.

This was definitely my biggest project!  It almost took an entire year from start to finish--I'd like to say that is due to something other than procrastination, but that would be a lie. :)

I think the table and chairs turned out amazing.  The set fits perfectly in my kitchen.  It's neat to think about the history behind furniture...especially in today's throw-away-world.

The table runner was an awesome Target find--a gift from my dear friend Lindsay.  Unfortunately it's March and 80 degrees.  I needed something new to adorn the table top.

Cue the Pinterest Projects!

Tabletop décor using various bottles (we have plenty to choose from), hot glue and a roll of twine.  Unfortunately, I ran out of twine!  Needless to say,
this little project is on hold!

 

 

$10 picture from from Wal-Mart
+ 30 min looking at paper in Hobby Lobby
+ Dry erase marker
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Weekly calendar

Then I notice that I have this unsightly blank wall…

Percy doesn’t like it either. As I love all things old and rustic, I commissioned my momma to photograph barns in the area.

I sorted through tons of pictures, selecting my 7 favorites—it was tough work!  I ordered the prints in an 11 x 14 and can’t wait to get them framed and hung!  THIS will be a project for Jesse!  I’m incredibly excited to see the finished work!

I guess I should add that I rearranged the furniture to create this blank wall so that I could guilt my mom into helping me out with the artwork.

Bully thinks the bookshelf looks better over there anyway!

Toby and Dottie couldn’t be less concerned.

Looking Forward

It's only the second day of January, but I am already looking forward to warmer weather and spending time on the lake.  If I turn around in my swiveling office chair I have a bona fide lake view.  Unfortunately, I don't spend much time swiveling in the faux-leather chair... oh wait, it's a polyester blend.

Last summer (or fall?) we stayed at the Chalets on Table Rock Lake.  This is an amazing place; the chalets are much nice than that other place on Table Rock Lake.  To the amusement (or horror?) or my friends, I packed a whole long-weekend worth of fun into one night!!! As a result, I have a blur of random recollections and my poorly captured camera phone pictures to tide me over until the next trip--3 months to go!!! 

Stairs leading to the master suite

Aerial view of the amazing kitchen

Living room 

Incredible Kitchen

Dining room--we opted for the outdoor dining experience on the deck!

The media room is downstairs. It is equipped with a poker table
 and games, a home theater system, Playstation and games & movies

The screened porch on the lower level has a fire place--
good times.

Laundry room--you never have to leave

 To see better pictures, and the amenities that I forgot to document, do yourself a favor and visit this site: http://www.vrbo.com/307122

I am definitely looking forward to our spring stay-cation!!!


Because you made it all the way to the end of this post, here's a funny for you.

Today I was teaching Papaw to Skype.

Memaw walked in front of the computer and I said, "Hey, Memaw!"

She waved.

Papaw says, "Memaw is waving at you."

I reply, "I know.  I can see her."

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha.  I love technology.