We are in business

Picked up this Ikea shelf from a moving sale. It's our place to organize school supplies as well as toys. YAY! We are now prepared for another year of homeschooling . . . and possibly organized homeschooling. We shall see!

We have wonderful neighbors

Lavender, watermelon, and a large cucumber -- all gifts from our generous neighbors.

Our School/Play Room

I spent a fair part of the morning getting our bonus room set up for the coming school year. I had it all nice and tidy. Organized. Toys all in their correct bins. It was a wonderful sight . . . even if just for a few minutes. By the time I got my camera up there it was torn into like any playroom should be I suppose.

Noah's Dresser

We picked up a dresser for Noah at an antique store a few weeks ago and just finished putting a nice, shiny, clear gloss on it.  The only issue with it is that we can't squeeze it into the boys' room. So here it is, lookin' all spiffy in my dining room:) 

Locker Option

These fantastic vintage lockers are still in the garage airing out from their recent makeover. 

I put some Ikea storage boxes on the shelves to try out the look. 

They are much more affordable than the oh-so-stylish vintage locker baskets.

Love

Pingu

Yesterday I made the kids a couple of Pingu characters out of polymer clay. 

They were quite a hit around here. 

We've already had to doctor them up a couple of times with some good old super glue. 

Nevertheless, the kids are enjoying them regardless of how easily they break.