Block Party!

Saturday night we had the very first T***** Street Block Party!

It was the first year and so we started off small. We got ourselves a little committee together and finally settled on a date. Getting a date that would worked for those of us on the committee was the hardest part.

We decided to keep it small to see what kind of turnout we got! And there was a great response.

We started it at 6:30 (after the dinner hour) and had an Ice Cream Sundae theme. Those of us on the committee brought the ice cream and we had each family bring a topping or two along with their lawn chairs. We blocked off the road and let the kids play in the street! This part was a HUGE hit! We even had a kids movie playing after it got dark along with very fun glow sticks!

I definitely think a good time was had by all......take a look, wouldn't you agree!

Playing in the street was the best part....for the kids!

Jane & Papa....remember they live on T Street too!

The group is starting to gather!

We had "razor" races in the street!

Charlie LOVED all the attention too!

Just hangin out with friends!

Racing....

and more racing!

Then the big girls got their chance!

You go girls!

Ashlyn and her hula hoop!

Sawyer was laying in the street.....at first I thought he was hurt.....
but he was laying there....just because he could!

We had lots of little cuties! (Just like this one!)

And some bigger cuties too!

Block Party 2001 + 10 was a huge success! Can't wait till next year!

More Silhouette Projects!

I found this cute little navy polo shirt at Wal-mart for only $3 and thought I could cutie it up with some help from my Silhouette SD machine. Adding the rhinestones was definitely time consuming, but I love the outcome. A subtle red and silver star, perfect the upcoming July 4th holiday.

You can see it a little bit better in this picture!

We got a new front door....finally one with a window. It's amazing how much light comes in that window. I love it. However, when I walk by, I still keep thinking I left the door open....still doing a double take! I'll get used to it.....but I loved the "Welcome" sign on the old door so much that I just had to make one for this door too!


And then there was the plain ol' white mailbox. I totally HATE the post, and that will change soon, but the white mailbox will stay the same, and so why not add a little cuteness to it! I LOVE it. I'll make sure to show you the before and after pics again when the new post gets done. It will make a big difference.


So whatcha think?

WFMW - Art Wall

So....this is one of those problems that I think we all can relate to.

You know ALL the beautiful art work your kids make that is so fabulous it has to be displayed somewhere, but you really don't want another piece of paper hanging off the side of your fridge.....what are you to do?

You create the "Art Wall!"


Ours happens to be in the garage....where everyone can see it!

And just for the record....only the BEST of the BEST get to be on the "Art Wall!"

(oh, and we take down and clear out every once in a while....just to make room for new masterpieces!)

The kids are happy and I am thrilled to NOT have it in my kitchen!

BTW, this is a GREAT idea for grandparents as well.....display all the art work your grandkids give you....so when they come to your house, they can see that you really thought their work was special!

It works for us....find more WFMW tips over at We are THAT family!