Decorating Party

Last night my mom and headed over to Jana's for a decorating party!  We brought over some decorations of our own and pooled them together with what she had.  

Jana put on the Christmas carols, apparently she didn't care for my singing, and we decorated!

Boy did we do a good job! 

She has glitter, sparkle, or lights in every inch of her hallway, living room, and kitchen.

I am so glad she asked us to help.  This time of year is hard for all of us with Carter not being here with us.  I know how I am feeling is even 100 times that for Jana. I don't always know what to say or have the right words but sometimes actions can speak as loud as words. I just want her to know that I am here for her no matter what and will do whatever I can for her.  It is nice to feel I helped her in a little way to make it a little easier and special for their family.

Here are a few pictures from our decorating party!
Jana actually took most of these on my camera so I am in some too!

We ended the evening with some cocoa and Cohen snuggles!

{decorating crew}

{marshmallows dipped in chocolate and rolled in crushed candy canes}

{Cohen decided to join the party after a pre bed nap}

{Snuggle with Auntie}

It's beginning to look alot like......

Christmas threw up all over my house!
The day after Thanksgiving is the beginning of Christmas decorating!  This is usually a few day process of going through all the tubs, pulling stuff out, and finding a home for it.
So glad I have the entire weekend to get some what organized.  Here is what I got done so far.

Wrapped the box to take to Michelle's school for donations

Made the kid's beds over with snowman flannel bedding

Was also able to get Josh out to hang the lights.  Good thing since weather has been gross all day today.

Finished house at night.  The ones in front blink so they aren't out like they look.

Messy counter

Jordan decorating his little tree for his room

Jordan has loved the box!  I may have to rewrap it for him for Christmas :)

I saw this idea on pinterest and loved it!  I did it my kitchen window.

Random Christmas decor

Little people nativity scence

Stockings hung with care

Little shelf when you walk in door.  I need to load Christmas pictures on my digital frame still.

It is definitely starting to look a lot like Christmas around here.
We are still missing our tree in the corner. 

Michelle Room Makeover {part 1}

Yesterday we were just going to do the simple task of removing the not so cool wall paper with help from my mom.  

But once that was done we decided to move right into painting!  We started with primer and then paint. 

We stopped a few times for a coffee break and then lunch of toasted peanut butter and jelly, chips, and apples. Jana also stopped by to check on the progress!

Shortly after lunch we ran out of paint after about half of the room was done.  We decided since we were in the groove and already covered in paint we would move over to Jana's and start on the baby room.

Dad was there working on a peep hole for their front door but was headed to Westside so Jordan got to ride along with him while Michelle stayed to help out and color.  

After a look day of painting Danny grilled up some burgers for us!