After looking at all the pretty Kitchens last week I decided that I would participate this week. I'm posting a day late due to my computer battery dying on the way to South Texas to the Rodeo. My house isn't much, but I tried to make the most of it with all the decorations and furniture I have. It was difficult trying to decorate my house in something that Sean would be comfortable in and would still be cute. He wanted to put all his deer heads and ducks in the living room and I wasn't to excited about that. So we compromised and I decorated in a western theme that included a cowhide and the deer and ducks stayed at his mom's house! (for now anyway)

This is the Left side of my living room and it looks into the Dining area of the Kitchen. I painted the kitchen green and I love the color! The original color I had picked out for the living room really complimented the green but looked as Sean said like "baby poop brown." It was not anything like what I expected it to be. Since I had already bought the paint We used it in one of the extra bed room, Sean's hunting room, and it fits nice in there. I had Sherwin Williams tone down the paint color and it turned out to be a yellowish tan. I love it in the living room but for some reason in the hallway it looks like mustard yellow. I think it may be the light fixture in the hallway that gives it that tone so I bought a fixture to replace the old one, I just haven't done it yet.

This is the Right view of the living room, followed by a picture of the sofa table behind the couch. I'm saving up my money to purchase the sofa table that goes with my TV Bombay table and my end table. The sofa table I have now is from my aunt. I got a lot of good furniture from her when she moved into her new house. There is also a coffee table that goes with my furniture that looks like a big trunk. I love it!

This is the view from the living room into the dining part of the kitchen.

This is the front wall of the living room, It's not quite finished yet. I am looking for a big frame to put all Sean's buckles in above his saddle and I want to take some pictures of the dogs and put them in a big frame on the other side of the TV, but until then It's just a blank boring wall. The wall to the right has a picture of a dog and some cowboy boots. It's framed in a beautiful leather looking frame with a real pretty brown matte. I put a John Wayne wall decal quote above the picture that reads, "Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." It's one of my favorite quotes.

These are the two end tables. As soon as I can save up money I'll have two that look like the picture on the left, and Sean's buckles will be on the wall as soon as I find a frame that I like.

This is the view from my kitchen table into the living room.

And of course, what post about my house would be complete with out pictures of the Chocolate Children and their favorite things, toys and food. They were begging to get in...such sad faces, I can't resist sometimes!!

Well that's it for now! Hope you enjoyed my small, but cozy living room. Thanks for stopping by! Go see Kelly's Korner for more gorgeous living rooms!

He Made it!!!!

I have to admit, I was prepared for Kris to go home last night. I really was. He even said a farewell speech and told everyone how blessed he was to be there blahblahblah. I went to Bible Study last night and after it was over I stayed at Stephanie's and we turned on American Idol and started watching. We both thought Kris was going home. We had both voted for him 20+ times though.

When Ryan called them all out onstage my heart started beating so fast, I got so nervous, which is very abnormal. I never care about reality TV and after watching every season of American Idol I've never cared that much about who stays or goes. I guess because he's from Arkansas and although I don't personally know him, I know people who do personally know him is the reason why I was so emotionally attached to this show. When Ryan said that Kris was safe, Steph and I both jumped up screaming! I was so excited, and relieved that they announced Kris first so I could relax. After that I didn't really care who went home, I was kind of hoping Adam would go but it was Alison, which had to do sooner or later.

I have to admit that I was wrong about Paula. She did a pretty good job even though she lip synced. If I can dance like that and still have a body like hers at her age, I'll be in heaven.

Dear Paula,

I'm sorry I made fun of you yesterday. You impressed me with your dance moves.

Sincerely,

Jenna




Ok so did anyone else notice the pants Adam was wearing? Where do you even buy pants that look like that? and did he paint them on? He also commented on how much he liked his outfit on Tuesday night. Ok, so someone help me out here...is he Gay or not? I googled it and found some pictures of him supposedly kissing another guy that Bill O'Reilly showed on his show..but it didn't look like Adam, so I don't know. Personally I think he is gay.

I got really tickled when Danny started talking about his scream. I really like that guy. I like anyone who's able to laugh at themselves and make jokes about something that is totally embarrassing. It made me respect him a lot more for some reason.

Friday Kris is coming to Little Rock at 11:30 and I'm going to see him in concert! I have a Dr's appointment at 9:15 and they are doing a upper GI to check my stomach (with Celiac Disease I get this done every so many years) Anyway, they aren't putting me totally to sleep, just the twilight sleep so hopefully I'll feel like getting around and going to the River Market for the concert! I really hope they don't take too long doing this procedure. Mom is going to go with me and is super excited about it.

The sun is out this morning and it's a beautiful day. Sean is coming home tonight and Kris made the top three! What a good day and it's only 9!

Three Months!

My Chocolate Children are growing so fast. I thought it would be kind of cute to do what all other Mom's do and take a picture of Birdie each month on her "birth date" and watch her grow. Only one problem.... She wouldn't quit eating my sign..
So Happy 3 month Birthday Birdie! I hope you quit chewing (and peeing) on things soon.

I want...

The River Has Flooded...

Pictures off the Bridge of the river. Above View Left, Below View Right.

Rain Rain Go Away. We are about to be washed away by the Saline River. The weather channel website says that we're under a River Flood Alert (Saline River) Um.. yeah It's up a few feet. It has consumed the back pastures and slowly creeping into the front pastures. You wouldn't believe the weather we got last night! This has been the third line of storms sweep through our State in the past week. I'm so sick of rain. I'm pretty sure we've gotten at least a foot of rain total. I want to see the sun for awhile. I want my yard to be dry so I can mow. I want to have dry dogs to play with. I want to be tan. I don't carry flood insurance. (because I can't afford it) I want to plant grass in the back yard so I won't have to deal with a muddy laundry room.

I want a new camera. I want a fenced in yard for my dogs. I want a maid. I want a chef. I want Sean to come back home. I want a clean car. I want Kris to win AI. I want...that's it for right now. Thanks for listening.

Here are more river pics. The right side of the bridge. (I have conveniently labeled the River Bank for you so you can see how much it has over flowed. Please comment on how awesome this is...it took me forever to add "River Bank" to the photos.!!!)

A Close up of the Overflow. View from the left of the river Bridge

Below is a view from my back porch. Isn't it beautiful.. and yes that is the River in my the back pasture. That brown stuff that looks like dirt...it's water. (It's not usually there, it's usually pasture)

Here's a close up of the pretty yellow weeds. About 2 inches in water.

This is the picture of the creek last month. This is how deep it is normally. My puppy's toes are barely wet..

This is the same spot today. It's a little bit deeper...

Banjo Really enjoyed it being deeper...

Birdie Just watched from the bank...

The Sun is Out Now Yea!! Too Bad I'm cooped up inside at work. Maybe the water will be down soon!