While I was in Utah, Shannon and I went to a little shop in Fruit Heights looking for a dwarf Japanese Maple tree. Ok, I knew they didn't carry trees at this shop, but we were so close we had to stop in for a little creative inspiration. The girls at Secret Haven are always changing things up and that's what I like. In fact, the day we were there, they had boxes and boxes of fun new inventory they were unpacking and it felt like Christmas! Anyone who's been in the decorating/retail world knows what I'm talking about. We found some lazy susan's that weren't quite out of their packing yet, but I just had to look and see what they were.

This little girl came in two sizes and each had a different theme. This one was on table manners, and it was darling, but a little too busy for my kitchen table. Sorry for the poor quality of the photo, but I snapped it with my phone when no one was looking. I remembered buying a black wooden lazy susan for $2 at Good Will, on my first trip to WA. Hmm did I still have it, or did I give it back to Good Will because I hadn't done anything with it? I came home and checked my crap closet craft closet and there she was! Just waiting to be turned into something fabulous!I used the over-priced very cute Secret Haven "susan" as my inspiration for this little girl.

Not nearly as detailed, but I like her. Now I think I'll go put her on my breakfast table.

A couple quick DIY projects!

Shannon and I found time in between being a human jungle gym for a couple little projects while I was there this month. An old piano bench Ella use to have in her room...

Got a fresh coat of paint (it looks almost royal blue, but it's really more turquoisy), and some fresh new coppery-orange fabric on top...

It now adds a pop of color to Shannon's living room! ******************************************************************** Then, goodbye bee's, hello handsome! ...this little fella got a new makeover with a can of orb and some elbow grease.

Looks pretty good, eh? They have 3 of these babies on their property. One down, two to go!

Took the goofy little eagle off the top and cleaned the glass. The gas is disconnected from the lights, so adding an LED candle in the lantern is just what it needs for a pretty glow to the front entry. I love doing DIY projects, and these were quick and super easy!

Some of my favorite pic's of this trip to Utah

I'm not sure I'm a fan of the collage look. But you can click on the pic to get a better view. From top left to right: Shannon & Dave's 4 kids Cole,Grandpa-holding Cooper,Grandma-holding Hudson & Ella. Grandpa watching a video with the 3 boys. "H." Three sister's @ DeeDee's birthday dinner. Middle: Shannon lovin' up Cooper. Cooper doing a super cute natural pose. Cooper's sweet hair (looks like corn silk). Grandpa with Gracie and me with William. Third: Sky with latex gloves she got at the Dr.s office when Heather cut her finger while making D.D.'s B-day dinner. Jake & Holli. Ella having a great time with Nathan & Tyler. Ella crashing after having fun with the Abram's boys!

And of course my sweet little Gracie...those little creases on her thighs are so ca-ute! (Why oh why don't they look that cute on ME??) She is such a yummy little chunky monkey! I could just eat her with a spoon!

Happy Sunday

p.s. I found him

Having pizza and chocolate covered peanut butter oreos (they're better than they sound) with Gracie and William

Will getting on his big horse!

Cute li'l Gracie!

Grandpa and Coleman made a "ZipLine" in the backyard!

Everyone got a turn...off the platform, over the moguls and thru the trees. Is this not a riot??

Zzzzz

"H" fell asleep while eating his lunch. There is just something so sweet about a baby falling asleep in their highchair.