Busy. Busy, Busy

So this week has been of week of many projects. Trying to get everything done and making time for family can become overwhelming. Especially if some days you just want to sit back and relax not to mention handling the normal day to day responsibilities.

Project #1: Operation Bridal Shower

Did I mention the Shower is in one week. EEK! There is so much to do. Okay there really isn't that much to do, but I'm a planner and tend to slightly freak out when we're down to the wire and I'm not in charge. We are having our official meeting two days before the shower. Next week we will finish center pieces and get the favors ready to go. I know I'm crazy----there's not that much left to do.

Although we are waiting to make the final touches, I was put in charge of games. I also bought seeded plantable paper and cut out hearts. I just have to make a tag with directions and tie it on. 

Here are the games I came up with found on Pinterst.

Game #1- Movie Match Up

Ladies will look at the pictures of a movie and match it up with its title. 

Game #2- Make A Bride

Each table will be given two rolls of white streamers. The table will choose a model and work together to create a gown, veil, etc. The Bride will choose which group's creation she liked the best.

Game #3-Who Said It?

Ladies will look at quotes taken from with the bride and groom and decide who said it.

Here is a sneak peak.....

Project #2: Operation Dad's Birthday

So my dads birthday was yesterday. It is so hard to come up with a great gift for him. I mean he has everything he needs and can literally buy anything he wants himself. It took my husband and I a few weeks to come up with an idea that we thought was worthy. We decided to go DIY and make him a twelve pack holder. Instead of putting beer in there we put Root Beer. He love glass bottled Root Beer not to mention he has a huge supply of beer already at home.

Here are the end result:

 

Believe it or not this was fairly simple. I did most of the work myself. Josh drilled the holes for the handle and went with me to pick out the Root Beer. My new favorite stain is by Minmax called Classic Gray. It gives that weathered look. I also used an ebony stain in some places as well. My favorite part of making this was beating up the wood to give it that rustic look. 

Project #3: Operation School (this is a never ending one)

Even though I am a teacher and technically have my summers off, I still work consistently. The only differences are that I do not have to actually go into work, I set my own hours, and I can wear yoga pants. This summer I have been working on setting up an interactive notebook to use throughout the year with my kids. I just abut have the whole year planned out. The next step would be to get it printer ready. TPT is one of my best friends; hence where I found what I needed for the notebook. Thank you First Grade Centers and More and Jessica Tobin. 

Not only have I been working on that,I have been trying to find new strategies to implement as well. Yesterday, I went to school and laminated like a crazy women which meant I would have a lot of cutting to do. Let me just say I have the best husband ever. He helped me cut out lamination last night way past midnight! 

Now to shower, get ready, and go bridesmaid dress shopping for another wedding!