Birthday With the Big Boys!!

The two big boys on the left had birthdays this week. Tyson far left is 21!! He was the baby of the family for almost 15 years before Sam (Rocky) showed up and took his place in the birth order.. He knows he will always be my baby... Derek next to Ty was 23 on Saturday.. Doesn't seem possible since I think it's only been a few years since he was also just a baby..Seriously how did those years go so fast?? I'm sure you recognize Sam the Red Power Ranger..His brothers were thrilled that he was going to dinner in his 'uniform', they were also impressed that he gave a demonstration of all his moves and power ranger abilities.. I just tell them when they have kids they can make the rules, until then I'll be in charge...

As you can imagine that goes over like a lead balloon.

I will admit that the rules have definitely changed in the last 25 years. That's how old Dusty the big brother on the right is.. When they were little they were into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I doubt they would have wanted to wear the outfits in public...I also doubt I would have let them...

Here is a before picture of a wooden box that I picked up for a dollar or maybe free, since it was so gross.. I feel like if I have to do much work on a piece it has to come 'cheap' or really what is the point.. Other than I love to do it. There are other projects I would do for myself if I wasn't trying to make some kind of a profit.. I think it is important to get paid for the time you put in a project..I think 25 cents an hour is more than enough :) It's most likely I do this for the satisfaction and not the profit.

And now for the finished project...

Not my typical choice of colors but I like this wallpaper with the book pages. I'm liking brown more and more especially with pink and aqua...

I think it is interesting that I decorate and pick clothes for my wardrobe the same color... Is it that I want to blend into my rooms?? Or maybe I don't want to clash?? Or most likely I want to look my best where ever I am in the house!

It seems like most people I can think of have the same 'style' for home and wardrobe... If you are classic, conservative, artsy, funky or whatever... I usually have an idea what some one's house will look like before I actually see it. Sometimes I am waaay off. Some women take into account what their spouse would prefer, it actually never occurs to me that Dave would have an opinion about the house... My theory on this is don't ask!! I'm sure they will tell you if they hate it. People always ask what my family thinks of the pink and ruffles the rather romantic feminine style. I answer simply, I don't think they have noticed...