[life] This Is Why I Didn't Post Yesterday

Yep- we are the proud owners of a Ram 1500 with a Hemi engine! It is a gorgeous charcoal gray/sparkly color (can't you tell I know lots about automobiles... ha!) You could say that Nate is excited... Okay, okay. He is still grinning from ear to ear! We were at the car dealership all afternoon/evening, so by the time we got home, there was no time for me to post. Sleepy sleepy. Here are a few more pictures of Nate with his new toy.

Boys and their toys. Mhmm.

Happy Tuesday!

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'" Matthew 22:37

[make] Chalkboard Bottle Inspiration

Hello, hello!

I hope everyone has had a fabulous weekend so far! We have had a relaxing weekend with no plans, no time frames of places to be... It has been great! However, today after church, I totally tripped and fell IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I have small spots skinned on my elbow and knee, most likely bruised hip, but the thing that hurt the most was my pride: ha! My wedges will not be worn at church again, although my giant purse helped cushion the fall a bit!!! It is scary to fall as an adult!

Anyways, this week's inspiration project that I **hope** to complete are these gorgeous chalkboard bottles. I first saw them in Young House Love's book:

[via The Sweetest Digs: who actually met John and Sherry!]

Another version from Pinterest that caught my eye: 

[via DIY On the Cheap]

[via Yuppie Love]

Hopefully I will get these made this week! I am also participating in Sew Caroline's Instagram link up for June: a #handmadesummer! Every day, we are showcasing through Instagram a handmade object we have created. If you would like to join us, here is the info! Find @sewcaroline on Instagram and don't forget to follow me too @chrissydj :)

[via Sew Caroline]

 Have a wonderful week!

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11