Beaded Hanger

Last fall, I was over at a friend's house. She had these gorgeous, beaded hangers on all of her hanging baskets. I immediately fell in love. She told me that she made them and I knew this was something to add to my to-do list. The beaded hangers and the colorful flowers just made me giddy. 

I was back over at Lee's this past weekend and all I could think about while laying out was all of her beautiful hanging baskets. I decided it was time to get me some made.

Lee told me where she ordered the wire hangers so I went online and ordered them right away. You can find them here. She was so sweet to go ahead and give me one to get started....because I'm all kinds of impatient like that. 

The glass beads can be found at Hobby Lobby and they are best to purchase when they are 50% off...which they are this week. While ABS was at cheer Monday night, Wade and I made a trip to Hobby Lobby. 

You need to have a color scheme in mind and it will take about 10-12 strands of beads to make one. You can purchase plastic beads, but they will fade in the sun. I personally think it's best to go ahead and spend a little more on the glass beads so that they will last! 

All you do is strand your beads on each wire leaving about 3 inches on the bottom empty. Take you plastic hanger off of your hanging basket and now thread the wire hanger into the holes and wrap around to secure. 

It is just that easy and makes my hanging baskets look fabulous! I can't wait to get started on more! 

Weekend Rewind

School is winding down. 

The sunshine is out. 

Burgers are on the grill.

Laughter fills the air. 

Summer is near! 

This was our first weekend to spend by the pool. 

My sweet friend, Lee, let us come and take over her pool for the day. It was much needed and enjoyed! The kids goofed all day and had a big time. 

I love summer days by the pool! 

Sunday afternoon we worked...hard!

My dad gave me a Confederate Rose Bush and we needed to get it in the ground. I also bought a Knock Out Rose Bush that I needed to plant as well. 

We haven't done any landscaping along the sides of our house so we decided to start there and do something small.  

We decided to make a little bed in the corner for the Knock Out Rose Bush. 

It is small, but I can't wait to watch this bush grow. We filled the bed with pine straw and lined it with a brick border. I also hung a Geranium above it. 

I think once it takes off and starts growing, it will be beautiful! 

We worked on the front a little last week. Wade trimmed our bushes and freshened up the beds with new pine straw. We love doing yard work and landscaping. Makes me happy!

Saturday morning I visited a new produce market before we went swimming and I found this football yard stake that I had to buy for Wade. I was going to give it to him for Father's Day, but I couldn't wait. ha! 

It would look so much better if it were MSU, but this will do. It made him happy!

My Petunia's and Asparagus Ferns are starting to take off. 

We made another bed on the other side of the house for the Confederate Rose Bush. Our neighbors fence comes up a few feet above ours making a little cubby hole. I ran out of bricks so I haven't bordered this bed yet. We hung a Geranium on this side too. 

I really can't wait to watch these two new rose bushes grow!
Happy Monday!

Project Graduation

The Seniors of our school have something called "Project Graduation" every year after graduation. Project Graduation is a night of fun for the graduating Seniors that is alcohol and drug free. It is a chaperoned event that starts immediately after the ceremony and goes until 6:00 a.m. the next morning. 

 Project Graduation takes LOTS of planning, fundraising, and orchestrating to pull this night off. It is always a total surprise to the Graduates as to what they will be doing and where they will be going. We have site committees that plan each "site" they will go to and what they will do at that site. I was part of Site 1 this year. We did an Electric Cowboy themed buffet and line dancing.

Right after graduation, the kids turn in their caps and gowns and check-in for Project Graduation. They turn in their car keys and cell phones and change into their PG t-shirt. They are then assigned to a charter bus and  head out for their night of fun.

FIRST STOP! 

Our site was in an old warehouse/building that is absolutely beautiful on the inside. It is a very swanky place. I don't have a great picture, but this is right when you walk in. We had a big table decorated with hay bales, floral arrangements, & a saddle. It was beautiful. 

On the back of each chair, hung a cowboy hat and bandanna.

Graduates walking in seeing Site 1. 

They all came in and found a seat and started eating. 

Then they enjoyed some line dancing. My crazy Andrew in the blue bandanna. 

They were getting ready to make a Harlem Shake video. :) 

After they left Site 1, they headed to Site 2....A Rave. I wasn't at that site, but I had a friend send me this photo and a few videos of the Class of 2013 breaking it down! :) 

After the dance, they went to Site 3 which was out by a lake where they played games and watched fireworks. Another friend sent me this picture. The Class of 2013 all sitting on the pier watching the fireworks. Sweet! 

They ended up back at the football stadium at 6:00 a.m. where they each got one of these coolers, a beach towel, a wireless docking station/speaker for their IPhones, & a cd of the Senior slideshow. 

They ended the night with a balloon release at the football stadium. 

I am so thankful for this night for these Seniors to have their last "hurrah" together. 

Sweet & Special memories! 

Andrew's Graduation

*Warning....Picture Overload*

I am so thankful for our family that came to Andrew's Graduation. It was a busy afternoon and evening.

Uncle Brandon & Aunt Samantha drove in for the big day. 

Sweet Alexis & Andrew

Uncle Josh, Aunt Heather, Rylee, & Reagan drove in as well. 

Proud Dad!

Proud Mom!

Very proud parents!

My sweet little family! 

Gran Gran & Nana!

I was having so many emotions the days leading up to Graduation, I didn't know how I would be during the actually ceremony. Right when it started and I saw him walk in, the tears started flowing. I got it together though and I was fine through the rest of the evening. 

The Class of 2013

Our Valedictorian

Waiting to receive his diploma! :) 

We had great seats right by where the students lined up to go on stage and receive their diploma. Andrew about to walk. :) 

Our 2013 Graduate! So proud! 

I was so sick I missed the tossing of the hats. I couldn't get my camera up quick enough.

Congratulations Class of 2013!!!!

Andrew didn't see MM & PawPaw until after the ceremony! So thankful he has both sets of grandparents that were able to attend and be here for this special milestone!