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.