Entertainment Stand

I am finally getting around to posting pictures of Nate's first woodworking project. He had a TON of help from Beau, his mentor, but I am still proud of all the work he put into it. I LOVE IT! Here is where we found the inspiration. Can you believe people actually pay that much for this? We probably spent less than $500, including paint and hardware!
I am so glad Beau talked me into painting it red, it really makes the room pop! They started it last fall and finished it by Halloween. They just barely added the trim to the top though. I wanted to wait to post the pics until that was done. We distressed it and used Nate's sweet Restoration Hardware discount to get the knobs and handles. Now I can count on Nate to build other things around the house, like a crib someday!I found the idea for the drawers on Pottery Barn also. Showed Beau the pic and he just figured out how to make them! We already need more room for the DVD's though ;)Side view showing more of the crown molding they added to the top. Added just the right touch.

Got my Hair Did

Most already know, but I have been getting a few requests from my non-Ohio peeps for a picture. So, here you go. I am loving it! If anyone from Ohio is need of a hair cut, go to Shannon. She is great and inexpensive!

Easter Sunday

We are very fortunate to live close to Nate's family. We always have a home to go to on Holidays...and great food! We invited the Hunter's again since they have become extended family to the Hayslips. Nate's mom asked that I only bring cole slaw, which I have never made, nor ever been a fan of. Well, of course I could not just buy packaged cabbage and a jar of dressing, I had to make it from scratch. I found a recipe online and added a few extra ingrediants. And let me tell you, cabbage is not that easy to cut up...it is much tougher than regualr lettuce. It turned out so well, I think I will add this recipe to one of my favorite sides to make!
After Dinner, we all went outside to watch the kiddies find the egss Nate...er the Easter Bunny hid. They then started a football game, which was so fun to watch! Brooke and Trent actually did really well and caught the ball most of the time to make the touch-down. It was a real game with a real score and real tackling. Brooke even ended up with some scratches from being face-planted by Trent! I think Brooke and Nate ended up winning, but it was a close game. Good job Trent and Beau, you made a good team.
Glad it was such a gorgeous day!



Love Beau's face in this one! "Hike" (click on pictures to enlarge)

Midnight

Tag, you're it!

Here are the rules:
Take a picture of yourself right now.
No primping or preparing.
Just snap a picture.
Load the picture onto your blog.
Tag some people to play.

While preparing for my lesson Saturday night at midnight, I decided to check some blogs while I waiting for things to print off. I came across Krystal's blog and just happened to have my camera next to me. So, this is what I look like at midnight...is Cinderella ringing a bell?
I tag Stephanie, Shannon, Ashley and anyone else brave enough!