Saying I love you..a little more often.

I have been wanting to share these photos for a while..but the day I was planning on posting these was when we lost shannon...and I just wasn't all there and able to share these smiley photos from such a happy day. 

But I was looking back at them and It just made me so grateful for my family. The other day I was busy...but I texted each of them telling them that I loved them.....that I know it's random but with losing shannon it made me realize how we don't know how long we will have each other..and I want to tell the people that I love...I love you...more often.

These photos are from my brother's graduation! 
We were all so proud of him and it was the first time since my sister's wedding that we were ALL together. it was nice. :) I don't have photos of everyone..but here's some of them!
my cute parents with the graduate. 

daniel and shanna! they are engaged..and getting married this september! 
eek so excited!
 just tried on the bridesmaid dress yesterday. love it.

siblings plus cousin christina who came in from dc for the festivities!

how cute are they with our girls???

i know. so cute.

I LOVE my nephew's little face. 

he is always "thinking" and taking everything in..

such a squeezy cuddle bug.

my brother with his goofy friends. :)

 i'm glad he found such great guys while in college! 

they are hilarious together. they were slip n' sliding down the hill in their cap and gowns.

will my brother-in-law is on the left! 
doing the "wave to the camera will!" wave.

us kids.

we are all 2 years a part.

everyone lives in atlanta..but me. 

maybe one day we'll end up back there!

I love this shot.

lunch time. 

I love you.

DIY Project Round Up - Before and Afters

I think we all love DIY projects..

and we all love a little before and after amazing-ness! 

So here's some fun projects I've come across and bookmarked

because I just love them so much.

Pallet to Bookshelves

by Little Lucy Lu

Cost: 6.00

Painted Ikea Chair Slipcovers

by It's Great to be Home

ikea chairs.

Pretty & Practical Shoe Boxes

by http://blog.juditu. found via Ikea Hack

Thrift Shop - Cakestand

using plate and candlestick. 

LOVE her take on this popular idea.

by rambling renovators

Some days I feel so strong..but today I don't.

Shannon, Some days I feel so strong..but today I don't.

I miss you. I'm sad. I find myself talking to you at random times throughout the day..

but then it leads me to talking to God.

so thank you.. for helping me to run to Him.

via

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Pattern Love-DIY

With planning in the works for our new place...

I've decided patterned walls are a MUST.

I'm going to be doing a couple different walls in the house..

and here are some photos I used for inspiration! 

I loved the richness and glamour they add to the space.. 

and some of them are so whimsical and fun!

A little pattern (big or small) can add a wow factor to any room. 

You can get these looks with stencils, painters tape or stamps!

It gives it a designed and styled look for cheap! 

Not feeling that crafty? 

you can try and track down some inexpensive wall paper. 

(but good luck..i'm on the hunt right now!.seems like all my faves are in the uk. and that is not in the budget for this busy budgeting mama... any advice ladies??)

Don't these rooms just make you swoon?! Love.

follow the links for the images above them.

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I'm still trying to decide which stencil company to go with for some of the designs.. but i'll be doing a stripe in the girls room..and I think our dining room will have this DIY painted wallpaper... You can download the stencil here..gifted to us all by the lovely jonesdesigncompany.com

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