Wheeler Historic Farm

Wheeler Historic Farm is just a few block from our apartment

and on a warm, sunny day it is the perfect place to

run, jump and play.

Miles absolutely loves it and loves to see all the different animals.

I absolutely love it because there is loads of space for Miles

to run and get all his wiggles out.

We can't wait for summer and the endless possibilities of outdoor fun.

Container Gardening

What do you do when you want to grow a garden,

but live in a third floor apartment?

Well, you just have to think inside the box a little.

That's right inside the box. As in flower box.

I decided that I am going to give

container gardening a shot this summer.

Miles is old enough to help and get excited about it

and I've always wanted a garden; so why not?

Here's my cast of characters...

3 planters, potting soil, and seeds (which are happily waiting inside that brown bag)

We planted; peas (yum!), onions, lettuce, and spinach.

I thought about making cute little cards that

identified each containers contents, but then decided

I'd figure it out when (if) they started to grow.

Update: Our garden is now 3 weeks old and has started

sprouting lovely green indicators of spring.

Field Trip

Last Friday (4/1/11) provided us with some respite from this horribly, horrible

weather that we've been having of late. It got up to 70(ish) degrees!

I was attending a dietetic conference (as mentioned here) and therefore didn't

get to enjoy the pure wonderfulness of that warm, warm, warm day.

Miles on the the other hand got to go to Hogle Zoo with Christina (our friend that watches him)

and her two kids. I think he had a good time, even though his parents dressed

him in long-sleeves and jeans (we didn't think to pack for summer).

The poor kid was probably roasting!

Thanks for the pictures Christina!

1 Project Down; 3 to go

I took the two framed mirrors that hung above the mantel

and swapped them with a family picture and a picture

of the Logan LDS Temple.

I already had the frames and made the mats from heavy

resume paper that I already had on hand. So the

only real cost was the cost of the photos which came to a

total of $1.14!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

The black and white photos and the sleek black frames

compliment my existing design style in the living room,

but the creamy mats help warm things up and off set all the black.

I really love how they turned out!

My Crafty "To-do-List"

Project #1: Topiaries

As you can see here our mantel needs some help.

I fell in love with this design

so I decided it's time get crafty.

Especially since similar store bought topiaries can cost $40-$70!

I think I like the short, fluffy one better. What about you?

Project #2: Comforter/Throw Pillows

We have had the same quilt/comforter on our bed for 7 years!

Don't worry it's been washed.

It was a wedding gift and we've been too cheap to buy one

and I've been to chicken to attempt to make a new one on my own.

I've been digg'n white lately and think a white comforter with

throw pillows in any of these patterns could really make my heart happy.

Project #3: Finish Painting Dresser

Our new apartment is quite a bit smaller than our last one,

therefore creating problems with our furniture arrangements.

We had a jumbo console table (seen here)

that we used as our tv stand in the old place.

Well, in this lovely new apartment the only cable outlet is

in a corner, a corner that is much too tight for our last stand.

So we decided to take one of our old dressers, refinish/paint it

and then use it for a tv stand.

Unfortunately, after we got half way finished I decided that I

really didn't like the color we chose. So it was back to Lowe's to

pick something different (yes, Gabe was annoyed).

I forgot to take before pictures, but here's what I did snap

to give you an idea of what I'm talking about.

Then we plan on adding some simple hardware to finish the look.

Project #4: Family & Temple Photos

I have a large clock (which Gabe & I built together) and two mirrors

hanging above the fireplace. I really like the clean lines of the black frames,

but decided the mirrors weren't doing it for me.

I want something softer, warmer and more sentimental.

I don't have any pictures to demonstrate my vision, so you'll

just have to wait until the project is finished.

what's on your crafty/project to-do-list?

So Big

a few weeks ago we went exploring on the Legacy Parkway Trail.

It is a pretty sweet trail that stretches the length of Legacy Highway.

We made it to the bridge that crosses the highway and Miles

thought it was pretty awesome to look out and see all the cars

going underneath the bridge.

How sweet are my two boys?!

warning: if you use this trail bring bug spray - the mosquitoes are pretty bad.

Switching gears...

Miles has some pretty awesome Grandmas (and grandpas) that don't get to see him very

often so I thought we'd post a few videos. He is so grown up! Enjoy!!

Where's Waldo?

Last week (3/31-4/1) was the Utah Dietetic Association's Annual Conference.

The U paid for me and two other dietitians to attend;

we had so much fun!

Big Budah from Fox 13 News decided to join us

during the McDonald's sponsored break.

Did you find me?

Hint: I'm wearing a white shirt.