Happy Frugal Fall Y'all

Decorating on a dime (or so) for Fall.

I {heart} banners, so I just had to make a Fall one. I got scrapbook paper from the $1 section at Target, cut them into triangles and hung the triangles with ribbon I already had! Tah-dah!
I made a little framed leaf decoration using an old frame I already had and taping 2 leaves from the Dollar Tree to a black piece of paper.
I made a little U with a $2 paint-it-yourself U and $2 dry moss from Hobby Lobby.

I also made a "pearly pumpkin" to match the wreath. I used left over string of pearls from the wreath to make round pearly polka dots on the pumpkin. I ran out of the pearls before I was finished, but oh well!

Ah, I love Fall! I love decorating with Fall colors.

more dining room decor.

A parent gave me this cute little turkey a few years ago. Perfect centerpiece for the dining room!

One of my favorites of Fall is the owl. [There are owls on the ribbon, you just can't really see them!]

Even though it hasn't really felt like it, Happy Fall Y'all!

Hand-Me-Down Happy

{please excuse the lack of color. i keep on wanting to paint but am avoiding it, hah}

everything in this room was free or we already had it. gosh, i love free things. this guest room has come together pretty well considering we never spent a pretty penny on it! heh.
for the other guest room, we used adam's sister's childhood bed along with the mirror that i had growing up.

i did spend a little on this guest room but not a lot. i kept expenses to a minimum. i bought the following few things for the room: the bedspread from burlington coat factory, a used $10 nightstand from a used furniture store that i paint white,

this shelf from walmart,
a pillow from tuesday morning,

and a pearly shade from garden ridge. the actual lamp is one that my parents weren't using anymore.

i was glad to put to use this picture that i had in my bedroom growing up.

A Trick-or-Treat Tag Along

Adam and I were able to tag along with our niece and nephew as they went trick-or-treating.
It was oh-so-fun with this oh-so-cute one!

What a beauty!

And, here's another cutie!

Can't wait to see them again!

Fable Fest with Family

Fishin' for fun
Fishin' for Fall

Let's cruise around!

Could they get any cuter?

Cute as a 'lil pumpkin!

Me with the 'lil princess

Nice to be out in the Fallish weather

girls' night out for amy!

my cuz, amy, turned the big 27. great reason for a girls' night out!
1st stop: tasty appetizers at amy's.

next up: mulberry's for dinner.

last stop: taco cows?!

happy birthday to my cousin & friend, abr! so fun to celebrate with you!

Raetzsch Summer Beach Trip 2011

okay, people, we know texas beaches aren't world renowned for their beauty (let's be real), but i must say, the beach this year was nicer than we seen in 20 years. no seaweed washed ashore. no jellyfish floating around. the water--as clear as possible. so...

even i got in the texas beach water! haven't done that in at least 20 years! hah.

if you haven't yet, you should go enjoy the beach because it was quite nice.

there are sandy walks to go on and...

games to be played and...

soakin' up the sun to be done and...

memories to be made!

so, don't wait or hesitate. there's still time, go now! enjoy family time at your nearest texas beach.

it's SUMMERtime #3

summer just turned 3! wow time flies when you're having fun! here are some pics from her party...

logan has a big heart!

time to eat, swim and be merry.

adam's a great uncle! i mean, look at him, hah.