Quick Door Hanging

My front door was screaming for a wreath or something to spruce it up. So, I decided to do a quick little DIY door hanging.

I've seen several versions of this around the interwebs, so I knew it would be an easy project to tackle. On the way home, I stopped by Hobby Lobby and gathered some supplies. Here is what you will need:

Once you have everything you need, it's time to get started! First, I simply outlined my letter and then cut it out.

The paper wasn't quite big enough to cover the letter, so I had to use two sheets. After everything was cut out, then I covered the letter in mod-podge and placed the paper on to let it set. I started with the smaller piece first so that the bigger piece could overlap. Once the paper was glued in place, I did a couple of coats of mod-podge over the top to seal it all in.

After the letter had dried, I simply attached the bow that I made to the back with some super glue, then hung it on the door. Told ya it was simple!

I wished I had picked different paper, though. The letter looks great by itself, because the paper gives it the illusion that it is real wood. However, I forgot about my slatted door, so it looks a bit off. But from afar, it looks great! I almost went with a black and white polka dot, but it would be super easy to change down the road!
There you have it folks! And all for {well} under $15!!

Savannah, Sand Gnats, and Skidaway

I finally made it back up to Savannah this weekend. It seems like I haven't been up there in quite some time, so it was nice to go this weekend and see some more sights (and see David, of course!). I drove straight from work on Friday and met up with David and his friends Robert and Meg at the Savannah Sand Gnats game. Robert and Meg are David's friends from college that just moved to Savannah from Germany (he's a JAG), so it was good to finally meet them and hang out. The game was nice- hot of course- but lots of fun.

I have to admit, I was a little spoiled, since about a month ago, I went with Stacey to a Pensacola Wahoos game. Pensacola just built a brand new stadium downtown, right on the water and it is so nice!

David said that Savannah is considering building the Sand Gnats a new stadium on River Street right off the Savannah River, which would be amazing!

Saturday we contemplated going to Tybee to the beach, but considering this was the first sunny Saturday in which it wasn't raining in well over a month, we knew it would be crazy at the beach. We decided to venture down to Skidaway Island and see what we could find.

We first hit up the state park to see what that was about when we got down there. It was absolutely beautiful down there. We did the 3 mile hike and did a little birding along the way. Ha!

The park boasted of old liquor stills, earthen works from the War between the States, and of course nature and the beauty of the marshland.

We spotted another painted bunting (and heard many, many more!), a few different woodpeckers, and a new bird we got to cross off our list. We spotted a great-crested flycatcher. Granted, I didn't know itat the time, but thankfully I got photographic evidence for identification later!

It was a great {and hot!} place to tour and I look forward to going back many more times in the future!

After the park, we drove around Skidaway to see what it was all about, since neither one of us have ever been down there. I fell in love with the area and tried to convince David to buy a house down there. This one would do. You know, in a pinch.

The next stop was the Aquarium. Which I wasn't expecting much from, but it surprised me!

 

Well- that's it folks! My advice is go explore your backyard. You never know what treasures are right there in your own neighborhood!

Two Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed...

One fell off and broke his head. Ok, maybe not his head, but he did dislocate his elbow and crack his growth plate. My little nephew, Barrett had a little mishap on Friday. He and his cousin Rendi were of course- jumping on the bed and he fell off and the rest is history. Poor little guy! He was a trooper though and such a big boy through it all.

In the ER waiting (ahem, for NINE hours), he looked up at Brad and proclaimed "this isn't going to end well." And bless his heart, it didn't. Luckily, they were able to pop his elbow back in, but not without much screaming and tears.

He's got a new cast to sport and he of course, got Gator colors. That's my boy!

 Love this little guy and I'm glad that he's not having to have surgery on his little arm. What a brave boy he was!

Needless to say- no more monkeys jumping on the bed!!

Mama G- this post is just for you :-) xoxo