Bathroom renos

So this was our bathroom before. Flooring was whiteish and kinda ugly with a green stain from the previous owners bath mat on the floor. Everything in our house was pink or grey when we moved in even the tubs, toilets and sinks are/were grey. Over time we are getting things up to date and it's been lots of fun.

This is our main bathroom now. Nice newly tiled floor that our brother in law Brian installed. Ken also painted and installed a new white toilet and a new light fixture. All we have left is to change the sink to white. The tub is still grey but is kinda hidden by the shower curtain. We've looked into painting it or installing a new tub but it's quite costly.

Our new towel rack. Again a piece of driftwood from the lake by Ken's folks with a few hooks that we bought. The anchor was given to me by Tracy and I think she found it at a garage sale.

This is our en suite bathroom with new floor, fresh paint and a new toilet. Ken also installed a new light fixture, new toilet paper holder and towel rack. It's been fun as well but definitely more costly to do the bathrooms.

Cheap room makeover

This used to be Andrew and Sam's room before we moved them to the basement. Now it's all ready for the baby.
I took old decals and everything off the walls and we started by painting with leftover paint from Andrew and Sam's recently renovated room downstairs.

This is a used glider chair I bought before we had Andrew for $50.

New fabric costs $17.00 and my Sister in Law Mel redid the cushions.

Idea from pinterest, driftwood from the lake by Ken's parents, stamp and ink from my own collection of stamps for scrap booking. Cost $0.

Completed room. The curtains I found at the thrift store for $4.99 for both, and I thought they were perfect and kind of fun. Curtain rod was given to us by friends that didn't need it anymore, crib bedding set is new to us but found on KIJIJI for $30.00. The mobile I made with stuff from home as well. Found the stick at a park one day and I traced all the circles on coordinating scrapbook paper that I already had. Cost $0. I have been told the room is pretty boyish. I was trying really hard to keep it neutral but apparently I am used to going for stuff that's more boyish. Oh well we should have that ugly pink carpet for a few years yet so that suits a girl, right?

I tell you this is totally my hobby, and I love decorating and looking for cheap ideas. This room only cost us approximately $50.00 to decorate and I just used stuff that was easy to find or that we already had.

Month 3 Week #5 - Free Week

The problem: Andrew's tooth has been loose for 3-4 weeks but: the one behind it has been growing through right behind it and definitely not in it's proper place. I've been trying to resist yanking that tooth out for a few weeks now because I don't want to lose Andrew's trust. It's been really hard for me, I just want to keep wiggling it whereas Andrew is babying the tooth like you wouldn't believe. I took this picture so I could show him the problem here in hope's that he would try to yank it out himself. Guess what?
It worked. He wiggled it like crazy last night and was super brave and yanked it out with a kleenix. He was so excited and proud of himself, you should've seen his face as he yelled upstairs for Daddy to come quickly to see.

Now what? That tooth definitely isn't in it's proper place. I think I might have to call the dentisit about it. This is only the second tooth that Andrew's lost and the first one we never did find. He was quite thrilled to leave it in his special monster tooth fairy pillow last night and this morning he came running upstairs to show us his loonie!

Lists 2012 #13 Favorite Quotes

I found this list a bit challenging too. I often read or catch a quick glimpse of quotes but never write them down and they don't seem to stick in my mind. Bible texts on the other hand are something I will write out and stick on my fridge and try to live by. Here are a few of my favorite Bible texts.

• Phil 3:14-15. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
• Eph 4:29. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those that listen.
• Rom 12:11. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your fervor, serving the Lord.
• Prov 17:17. A friend loveth at all time but a brother is born for adversity.
• 1John3:18. Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
• 1Thes.16-18. Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ.
• Prov. 27:9. The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
• Ecc4:10. If one falls down, his friend can help him up.
• Col3:23. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
• Matt 11:28. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
• Luke 10:41-42. Martha, Martha, The Lord answered, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed.

Most of them are reminders to me to stay focused on what's important. Luke 10 regarding Martha is something I struggle with lots. Perfectionism and trying to be in control of everything instead of enjoying the moment.

Month 3 Week #4 - Favorite Character or Movie

These are the boys favorite movies. Thankfully my parents almost always by them a new movie when they are here to visit from NS or they give them a new one at Christmas each year. The kids love cars, Diego and as of lately Puss and Boots which we borrowed from friends. I can't even believe how advanced these movies are compared to what we watched as kids. When we go to Grandma and Grandpa's cabin we often watch some classics and old disney movies like Bambi, Peter Pan, Lassie etc and they seem to enjoy these just as much, despite the quality. It's funny how we try to convince our kids to like what we like. I also enjoy Franklin and it's innocence and life lessons for kids but the kids aren't as excited over Franklin these days or Thomas the Train. I'm not sure where they were exposed to Spider man but Sam asked me the other day if the spiderman was real? Anyways I'm not to brand or label crazy so you won't see me buying all kinds of cars stuff or diego stuff like comforters or backpacks and such. Maybe I'm a stick in the mud, I dunno...

Lists 2012 #12 - Things I'd like to do everyday

• go outside with the kids
• go for a run/workout
• hug/kiss every boy in this family and tell them how much I love them
• pray
• stay positive
• chat with a friend
• shower
• style my hair and dress nice
• eat healthly
• take time to notice the blessings in my life
• RELAX
• smile

Month 3 Week #3 - Springtime

Our one and only tree has buds on it. Exciting!
Sam and Luke found some ladybugs today.

Another sign of Spring is that we are now walking to the bustop in the afternoon everyday to meet Andrew.

The kids are playing outside a lot more these days. Hockey, soccer, riding bikes etc. Other than that not too much is green and we haven't spotted any signs of flowers peeking out. We are supposed to get flurries this weekend so we are trying to be patient with Spring coming, especially since we had such a great winter. The days are definitely longer and it's still light out when the kids go to bed.