July 10, 2011

It's a whopper!!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday!

My weekend has been filled to the brim! Friday me & Cody began stripping the wallpaper in my bedroom.  He was very amused! Go figure a 7 year old who likes tearing stuff up!! LOL I wasn't going to have him help but he came in to see what I was doing & then he was hooked! We worked on it for a few hours & it seems to be coming off pretty good. I'm going to finish it up this week & try to paint next weekend.



After Cody left with his dad, we decided to head up to Lake Erie & get a fish sandwich from Jolly Rogers Seafood House.  Boy was it yummy!!! It was nice to just go for a lil road trip with the honey (it took us about 1 1/2 hrs to get there!).

Then yesterday my mom & me went to some yard sales for a few hours.  We didn't find a ton of treasures but it was really nice to spend some time with each other.  I can't remember the last time we've went yard salin just the two of us!! So that was lots of fun. 

When I got home I had a package on my steps! I had won a giveaway from Tamera @ Country At Heart a lil while back & my prize had arrived!! I was very excited to see what was in the box...and boy I wasn't disappointed at all! Look at the adorable candle board she sent me! It is just perfect! She put so much time & thought into it ~ I just LOVE it! Now I've got to find the perfect spot for it. :)
She also sent me some very yummy smelling blueberry cookie tarts! I could smell them as soon as I started opening the box! Thank you again Tamera! I love it all! If you haven't checked out her blog - get on over there! She's one of the sweetest people I've met in blogland! Thanks Tamera for being my blogging friend!!




When the hubby got home a lil while later he announced he wanted to head to Shelby (about an hour away) to get some parts for his parents' lawnmower he's trying to fix.  I said "ok" & off we went.  When we get to Shelby they were in the middle of a parade! They were having some kind of festival & we had to cut around everyone/thing just to get to our destination!! We went to Glen's Surplus aka The Shelby Mall.  Now this was my first visit & I wasn't sure what to expect. The hubby said they had a little bit of everything & he wasn't kidding!! It was a huge old crusty warehouse that had lawnmower parts ~ tools~clothes~prim/country decor~machines~tires~wallpaper~holiday decor ~ anything you could imagine ~ they had!! I was pretty amused with their prim/country decor.  I told the hubby I could stay in there for days!!! I managed to control myself & picked out a wooden star & an old RC Cola crate. 

$1.98

$7.98

After our trip to Shelby we had to hurry & get ready to leave AGAIN!! One of the guys my hubby works with was having a HUGE party & we were invited.  They had like 5 bands, some pretty awesome fireworks, food & a huge bonfire.  It was a great time.

So now today we're trying to get a few things done around the house before we go pick Cody up @ 6pm.  I've missed my lil man BAD this weekend & can't wait to see him!! Our poor lil pool was neglected all weekend!! lol

Well I'm off here to work on the mountain of dishes ~ sorry this post was a lil long! I hope everyone enjoys their Sunday & gets some relaxin in before back to work tomorrow!!


8 comments:

Lil Raggedy Angie said...

Wow Im sitting here trying to talk chuck into driving to shelby next weekend...lol Great steals you got there! Glad you spent some time with mom! Happy cleaning if there is such a thing I just finished my dishes !

Beckyjean said...

Hi Rachel~

Love your new goodies!! Can't wait to see that finished bedroom!!

Enjoy your Sunday~Becky

TheCrankyCrow said...

That's so cool that Cody is liking his job (he can head my way when he's through with your walls....) Good thing he looks like he tans more than burns or he's probably start peeling that too! ;o) Sounds like you've been out and about in all the fun ways...lucky you! Love your finds - and your giveaway win from Tamera...She is a true sweetie - and I think she really put a ton of thought into choosing things that were just perfect for all the lucky souls who were winners in her giveaway....Enjoy! Have a great week ahead! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

myomyohi said...

I like the star, very cute. Cody needs to come hang out with me soon so we can finish his bowling ball.

Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies said...

Sounds like a busy, but fun-filled weekend. Can't wait to see the bedroom painted.

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

Wow! Sounds like a packed weekend! I remember being young and having fun. Fun changes when you get older. sigh.....
Love that you have a buddy to help peel that wallpaper! How is he at dusting? That's my least favorite chore. I could use some assistance!
Your Mom's flowers look great. I can't wait to see Cody's bowling ball and your bedroom!
★Linda★

michelle said...

oh what a cutie Cody is.I have a sneaky little wallpaper peeler here,my youngest katie.she likes to peel on ours next to the crapper,lol.always says it wasnt me mom,lol.love your goodies from Tamera!Lunch looks pretty darn yummy too!have a great week sweetie!big hugs michelle

jennifer768 said...

Looks like you have had a busy,busy weekend! Glad that you have had some fun ,the mall sounds like it would be an interesting place to visit.Great goodies and wonderful prices.

Congrats on winning Tamera's giveaway.She sure is a sweetie!Love what she sent ya.
Cody is adorable.How fun that he helped peel the wallpaper.Hugs,Jen