farewell to summer

finished up this painting yesterday...a little farewell to summer.

as we start the 2nd week of school, i think we are all feeling rather nostalgic for summer around here. those snooze buttons are getting a lot more action. (we sure do miss sleeping in.) the boys are a little slower to get out the door. a lot more tears shed by my sweet henry on the way into his class. we're sorry fall. we'll get on board with you soon:):) xoxo

p.s. the painting will hit the shop later today:)

oh just hang it up...

happy thursday! can i get a "woooOooohOOoooo" that tomorrow is FRIDAY! this was a tough 1st week of school. mainly about trying to get back into the swing of an early morning schedule and homework schedule. the boys are slowly adjusting to their new schools. like i said before...they are truly so brave. like little men going off to their jobs. so sweet.

so momma had time to do a little painting the past couple of days. yay! my first finished painting in texas:) this was a piece i've had in mind for awhile. i really love the way it came out. it's bright and fun and silly and polka dottie. all good stuff:) it's another (and the last one by the way) repurposed vintage drawer front. i bought a couple cute ceramic knobs and added them for hanging necklaces off of...or aprons...play tutus...anything that's not too heavy or cumbersome. here are some peeks and i'm off to the etsy shop to list it now.

see ya soon! thanks as always for stopping by...many xoxox

1st day

oooh my goodness. it's the 1st day of school today. just got back from dropping off my boys at their new schools. they are so stinkin' brave. they were nervous. very nervous. but they kept it together. i so wish i could shrink myself and hide in their backpacks and give them little hugs all day. it's so hard being the new kid. but also fun...getting to meet new people and experience new things. my tiny baby henry is going to school ALL day long for the 1st time. last year was only 2 1/2 hours. he is a big kid now. i'm in denial for sure!! i hope the day goes well for them. i'm on the countdown for pick-up time. can't wait to hear all about everything!!

going to try and get back to work today! the moving truck drama continues here. we still don't have all our belongings. it's been over 3 weeks. i've never dealt with such incompetent people in my life. don't ever, EVER use Allied Van Lines moving company. sigh. it has really consumed me these past few weeks. i'm trying to let go of some of the anger. it's just not good at all. i don't like being lied to and cheated though. thankfully my sweet parents were here helping us. we could not have done it without them. it was such awesome support in so many ways. my sister and my adorable (i should probably say handsome:)) nephew were even able to visit for a couple of days. we all did some exploring and found some great spots. hooray for that! loved the dallas museum of art and found a great strip of antique shops. yes!

i miss every single one of you like crazy. sooo looking forward to catching up with you all. write me and tell me what you've been up to.

happy monday and happy 1st day of school! (deep breaths, deeeeeeep breaths!!)

xoxo...jenn

on hold...

just a super duper quick update to let you guys know that i'm still alive. we arrived in texas, but not without problem after problem. we have been living in an empty house...our stuff has not arrived...it's over a week late as of today. and that's only the beginning. BUT...we have our health and each other...we're dealing! i'm mentally exhausted...i'm just so tired. i miss all of you...miss my work...miss having the comfort of my home. hoping you guys haven't given up on me:) love to you all! xoxox