Well my project is complete. I wasn’t able to use thae adorable tea set that was in the picture last week. Instead I used 2 of those lanterns I picked up at Rite Aid the other day. I liked them so much, I went back for a few more.

Anyhow, here’s the project. It’s a 3 tiered serving tray. The earthquake the other day tried to thwart my plans for having a new pretty serving tray, but everything is fine with it now.

It’s not exactly what I had in mind, but you wouldn’t believe how hard it was to find the “risers” I had in mind. Either way, I’m still pleased.

If you’re looking for instructions to make your own, head on over to Threadbanger for the directions.

When Jess falls asleep during the day, she falls hard. Yesterday I was on the phone with my grandma for a while, and when I came downstairs again, this is what I saw.

I begged her earlier in the day to take a nap so I could take one too. I was just so tired yesterday. She refused to even entertain the idea stating she was NOT tired. Not tired? I should have just forced her to lay down with me. Maybe I wouldn’t have been so cranky last night if I had.

Either way, her sleeping position made me smile, it’s just so odd.

In an effort to bring a bit of spring to our place, I changes out the red globes I had hanging here, and put up these beautiful springy glass lanterns in their place.

Total cost for the 4 of them? $6

Awesome, right? Get to Rite Aid NOW if you want some. They’re half off and won’t be around long.

Now I just need to pick up a pack of those flameless candles to put inside of them.

Oh and after I put them up, Jess tells me, “mom, I really like your designs.” apparently I’m an interior designer in her eyes just because I simply changed out the hanging glass.

This time you get a 2fer.

First up, a giant bubble

Seriously. how awesome is that bubble?

And #2 is the place we had dinner with my in-laws last night

If you ever find yourself in the IE and in need of a delicious steak dinner. This is the place. You just can’t beat the price. I’m talking about a dinner salad, 16 oz. rib eye cooked to order, your choice of potato and a big hunk of garlic bread for $13.50. It was absolutely delicious! Jess and a grilled cheese and not only was is huge, but they made it with garlic bread. So good! It’s absolutely worth every penny and more. Let’s just say we had 4 steak dinners and a child’s meal plus drinks (non-alcoholic) for LESS than $75. Thanks Brandon and Corey for suggesting this place. Can’t wait to eat there again.

I snapped this picture the other day when Jess and I were at California Adventure. She had no idea I was taking the picture. I love how happy she looks eating her corn dog.

I captured a moment of pure happiness and that makes me happy.