Onward and upward!

My  son graduated! Received two scholorships and I've yet to recover! 

We've moved on into summer vacation

Almost Open house!

I've been busy preparing for my sons open house. I thought I'd share my progress so far.

Party room.

The cake will go here.

A shrine of Nicks life.

Making these sweet treats!

It happens...

 

I have an infinity for thrifting for a few different reasons. First of course, I love scoring that perfect vintage piece that sends my heart skipping a beat. Second, this is how I make money selling those hard to let go of pieces and third while not the intention, something happened...I find that when I thrift it's the only time I allow my mind to wander and think about life. Strange as that may seem or not really. I suppose it would happen if I regular shopped too.

I guess I find it so relaxing that I think a lot about my kids, my husband and the upcoming events of their lives and the milestones already achieved.

 

I think i'm at the crossroads of many different things and emotions. If I could I would start over from the very beginning and raise my children again. They were such wonderful kids and I really enjoyed their childhoods. It's funny because like most moms I remember thinking I can't wait for this stage to pass etc...and I truly MISS them being younger.

 

That is the time when they are all yours! before the school years! when they are cocooned into your world and only your world. It's a special time, one I miss.

 

I am also excited for their verging adult lives...excited for them. But truth be told I MISS them! I remember when it was all FOUR getting their picture taken in front of the pumpkin patch...and now it's down to two :( both the older boys moving on with their lives and having their own adventures.

 

 

 Nicks Senior Pictures--getting ready for a BIG open house!

 

 

 

My daughter's prom--

 

 

 

A newly discovered thrift store....

I'm going to blog about it...

Check out my newest thrifty find. Six total, two in each color. $40.00 for all....

Check please...

A forever thrifter, I scored this sleeveless checkered blouse for .99cents Yay! Happy dance...the small things in life right?

I then added my forever 21 skinny jeans, old navy cardigan and my thrifted cloud walkers. I took along a pair of strappy yellow wedge shoes giving this outfit some contrast. I really love the navy & yellow.

The jewelry I either thrifted (necklace) french coin ring (etsy) bracelet commissioned (etsy)

It will come for you in the night!

See those monstrous things?...they will haunt your dreams!

L.A Tans is responsible for this! Ack!

My youngest son said I look like a Dorrito!

So much for trying to look pretty for my sons graduation. I have scrubbed and scrubbed myself raw!

This is a professional spray tan? I could have done better myself! Thank goodness it has time to wear off!

Not happy!

Woman in the mirror--

The ombré look is so in! Clothes, hair...you name it! Ha! My daughter attempted to do my hair.

The outfit pics are after I tried to fix it...


The outfit:

Blue skinny jeans- they stretch out after wearing! Annoying!
Wonder Woman Tee
Thrifted striped shirt
Old flip flops