Excuse Me

for my lack of blogging.  I started school Monday & I have been so T-I-R-E-D.  The aides started Monday and kids came Wednesday!  I know I still haven't talked about my new job so here's the quick story ...  We moved to Orlando in November (after we got married :)) which was too late in the school year to get a job.  I started subbing in January for two private schools & interviewed for a third grade position at one of the schools this summer.  I didn't get that position but I am a kindergarten aide and LOVE LOVE LOVE it already.  I love my teacher, love my kids & love the other 3 kindergarten aides.  So exciting!!

Honey and I are heading to the beach tomorrow.  We're making a quick stop in Tampa to drop off Brock :) and then J & Chris (and the babes) are meeting us at the beach Saturday.  So happy to relaxxxxxxxx.  I'll be back with some pictures next week!

Before meets After

No telling what's gotten into me BUT I decided to recover our dining room chairs!  When I was at JoAnns looking for fabric for my corkboards I ran across some super amazing fabric!  Considering it was $39.99 a yard, I knew I needed a coupon, so I went back when I had a 50% off coupon.  (Sidenote - I downloaded a JoAnns application on my phone & use coupons from that!)  Not only am I recovering chairs, I am also using coupons :))  GO ME!  Anyway, here are some before & afters ...

 Before

 Before

 After

After ... I am in LOVE with them!  

The table & 5 chairs are from Honey's greatgrandparent's.  They were being stored in his parent's basement & junior year in college I needed a table and chairs so they let me use the set and we're still using it.  One of my roommates helped cover them in suede due to the outdated blue fabric & it was time for a change, so I chose zebra.  Honey is most excited about them ;)

Etsy

here I come!  I have always considered myself to be "artsy" but never thought about making anything to sell.  I have a friend who's on Etsy & I thought I could do it too.  I'M NOW ON ETSY!!  My store is called HandmadesByHarris.  I only have 2 items listed but more will appear soon :)  Check out my store & purchase something if it tickles your fancy!

No Mom,

I don't like onions

Going Ons

I have been slacking on the posting!  We have been busy busy are here.  I go back to school Monday (I'm well aware I haven't updated everyone on that yet but EEEKKKKK) so I have been squeezing lots of fun into the past few weeks!

M got her wisdom teeth out last Thursday (8/4).  She would possibly *kill* me if she saw this :)  But she's doing much better!

Lunch with J & C (and both babes) on Friday!  Trying to break him in ;)

Birthday cake for J's party Saturday night!

This is how Honey ate his snack yesterday.  I asked why he was eating out of a coffee filter & his response?  "A coffee filter is probably cheaper than a paper towel."  Oh how I love him!

Most Wanted: Leaf Earrings

I will admit that I was an avid follower of the Bachelorette this season.  I liked JP from day ONE & was soooooo happy that Ashley chose him.  Moving on...  I like to watch the fashion as well and fell in love with these earrings.  Thanks to The Possessionista I now know where to get a pair!

Ginkgo Leaf Earrings (brass)

Most Wanted: Classic Q Huge Hillier

Honey asked what I wanted to do with my first paycheck.  Oops, I still need to update y'all on that ... Anyway.  I said I wasn't sure if there was anything I really wanted to purchase with my first paycheck.  "Maybe I'll put it in the bank," I thought.  Since that's not really realistic, I decided what I want - a nice purse.  But the price isn't so nice.  So, the purse will remain a Most Wanted.  Sad day :(

Classic Q Huge Hillier Hobo (smoke is my favorite color, FYI ;))