Saint James Court Art Fair

For the past five years, I have wanted to go to the Saint James Art Fair in downtown Louisville. Finally this year I was able to go with my neighbor buddy, Kristin. Thankfully, saint Erin L. volunteered to watch Jackson, although I was planning on taking him. (Advice: Do NOT take your children with you!) It was really fun! We just kept saying, "There are so many creative and gifted people out there!" I especially love this booth where the took old, ornate silverware and turned it into gorgeous jewelry, picture holders, wind chimes, money clips, everything! Another booth made bracelets and earrings out of old typewriter keys. So cute! Still another had those sweet pillowcase and old handkerchief dresses. Do you notice a pattern? I love "OLD" stuff! (Don't make any comments on my age here! And I know you are Jennifer S.!) We only went through half of the booths, and we were there for over three hours! Above is one of the few things I did buy, along with some homemade molasses cookies (to die for!), and a foam sword for Jack-Jack. Anyways, if you've never been, you are invited to go along with me next year! Let's go!

I LOVE (gritting my teeth) Switching Out Summer/Winter Clothes!

Our Upstairs Hallway--Where to walk?

Sawyer's room

Everyone in our family (especially me) hates switching out their summer/winter clothes at the end of the season. Yet, it still must be done. I sincerely envy those who just keep all their clothes, shorts, jeans, sweaters, and swimsuits in one happy mix. But, alas, it is not for us. We just don't have enough room and the kids keep outgrowing their clothes! Plus, we have to save Sawyer's old stuff for Drew, and Drew's for Jackson! Matt, not really one to comment on the state of our home, asks, "Do we have to do this? It's such a mess." What?! WE?! Doesn't he mean ME? I despise this task, not only because it takes so long, but because I have to fight with all the children to get them to try on their stuff, force them to select items to donate, decide which will still fit next year and which will need to pass on down the line! AHHHH! No wonder I don't feel like getting out our Halloween Decos. Where would I put them? On top of the piles of clothes? I should note that sweet Drewie was the only cheerful one and willingly tried on all his stuff and helped me make a "Keeper" pile (as he called it). Hopefully we will have the hallway passable by this weekend! You know, don't we really only need two pairs of jeans and three shirts? After all, I do do laundry every single day, except Sunday! Next year will be different!!! It's gotta be.....for all of our sakes!