My name is Tritia. I'm a mom to four beautiful little boys. Married to my very best friend, David. I enjoy watching my boys in sports, hanging with my friends, and decorating.
My craigslist wicker from two yrs ago hasn't done so well. Hmm, maybe because it's kept out year round? And the wind here is so wicked, it's bounced off the patio into the fence at least once a wk :(
Thought it was time to change it up a bit. Decided to paint the two chairs and settee (ok, can I just say love seat? Cause I'd never really say settee in real life) black. Bought some new cushions at Kohls, as well. I've yet to find a cushion that works for the....settee. I may just toss that puppy to the side of the yard, because Bodie has taken a liking to the arm. I did paint it, but it's a little cramped on the patio with the picnic table we inherited from some friends. Also being painted and will be revealed at a later date. Who ever suggested red...GRRRRR!!!! I think Asher and I are on coat THREE.
So, here's some before and after of one of my little chairs, and the side table. I even painted some little flowers on the top of the table, cause I'm a dork like that :)
Yep, Amanda D and I are the loser moms that took our kids to a ROCK CONCERT this weekend. Whooohoooo!!!!!!!! Dare I say, it totally ROCKED!!
We picked the kiddos up early from school, and headed to Tulsa around 3pm. Got there in time to eat a quick dinner (note to self. Don't eat at that little, nasty Coney Island hot dog joint again. "Best in Tulsa", not so much. If it is..I'd hate to see the worst. Blech!)
The new BOK Center is very cool. The parking was a piece of cake, as was getting in to the complex. Taking time to eat the gross weiners saved us having to wait in line. When we got overtthere, we were able to walk right in. Of course, Amanda and I were instantly scanning the crowd for other kids. Saw a few. Not a LOT, but some. (again, LOSERS)
Opening acts were Saving Abel, and Seether. I'll admit, they were nothin' but noise to me. And made me feel old, and suddenly not very cool, lol. I couldn't understand a word they were singing, other then the one and only song that Saving Abel sung that I knew. And even that was hard to hear through the screeching. It's funny how the opening acts seem nothing more then garage bands. Even though both have popular albums out, and are doing well for themselves. Seether's dinky little set up had Christmas tree lights around the mic and guitar stands. And just unimpressive. When they were finished, the tarps came off the covered mound in the middle of the stage. Unveiling Nickelback's equipment. Now, THAT was a set!! Out of nowhere, what sounded like gunfire erupted. I thought Kyle was going to hit the deck, lol. The screen came on, and the count down to Nickelback's entrance started. Kyle was gripping my arm the whole time. Wasn't excitement, though. The pyro they set off scared the heck out of him :)
Of course, they started with their most inappropriate song they have. The whole time, Amanda and I were looking over their heads, like "Omg, what have we done?". In between songs, during the lead singers chit chat there were a LOT of F-bombs. At one point, Kyle started to cover his ears when he was talking. Bless his heart, he's such a good boy. Ethan D said after "that was awesome, minus the bad language". I'm glad it bothered them a bit. I'd be worried if it didn't. But, we talked about it before hand. Told them they'd probably hear some bad language, some references to things they we'd prefer them not hear (it WAS a rock concert, after all) I think they handeled it great. And for every moment I started to second guess coming, I'd look over at Kyle dancing. Grinning from ear to ear. Singing along. During one of his very favorite songs, "rock star"..he leaned in to me and gave me a quick hug. It melted my heart. I'm glad we went. It's something these boys will remember for the rest of their lives. Going to their first rock concert with their mommies :) :) :)
some of our favorites
Hunt and Dye
Because the weather was suppose to be pretty bad on Sunday, we opted to do our egg hunt on Saturday at mom and dad's. As well as dying the eggs. Next yr, we're going to strap one of Ethan's arms behind his back. Blindfold him, and make him hop on one leg. He made out WAY better then the others. The folks put money in the eggs this yr. And I believe when it was over, Ethan had something like 13 bucks or so. Kyle 11, Micah 9 and Asher 6. Yep, not exactly fair now was it? :)
Doesn't Kyle look sweet with his wittle basket? lol This is why he's so good. It's ALL memory. Been hiding eggs in that part of the truck for yrs. He went right to every spot he's pulled eggs from in yrs past. Must..change...hiding places!
Yep, that's Chad Kroeger. Lead singer of Nickelback. See the resemblance?? My little sweetie!
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Easter Sunday Look what the Easter Bunny brought.
He also brought rain. Lots and lots of rain! So dark, and dreary out that we didn't get up in time for church. :( It was after 10 before I saw the kids. Didn't think to set alarms, because we're usually up by 8:30 on the weekends. Not that day. We spent the day wrapping up some projects. David finished painting the cabinets in the bathroom. I'll get some pics posted once I get the drawer pulls on. I've had my friend who owns the pottery store order some bisque knobs. And I'm thinkin' I'm going to paint something cute on them to match the decor in the kid's bath. Cheesey, I know. But, hey..it's a kid's bath, right!?
David also got some shelves hung in the big boy's room. Now, I'm lovin' that!! We hung them on the wall that's painted with the chalk board paint. Got one of them hung, in between coats of paint on the cabinets. Off for Easter dinner at my parents. Then back for two more before bed.
Hard to get pics of the whole wall, so I broke it down a bit.
I'm wanting to do this run of shelving right above the boy's bunk. How cool is that? This would be especially awesome for my little bookworm, Kyle. Oh David...I have another project for you!!!!
For awhile now, I've heard this buzz around my decorating forums about the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. Hadn't given it all that much thought, until Asher and I happened to be in the area the other day. It's a bit like the salvation army..but with a big emphasis on building supplies. Old cabinets people have ripped out, tubs, toilets, sinks, blinds, lots of little odds and ends! A lot of new stuff in boxes, that people didn't bother to return to the store (or probably lost receipt. we know how that is ) Or donated from contractors and building stores. New "oops" paint from stores like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. A friend of mine said she searched all over for a light fixture she saw in a magazine. Walked in there, and found one like it for $12. Spray painted it, and VOILA! I can't recall seeing this at her house, but knowing what a BEAUTIFUL home she is. I'm sure it's wonderful!!
Now, I didn't find anything big that I HAD to have the other day. But, I DID find these wonderful, little knobs for my armoire.
25 cents a piece, and it's like a whole new piece of furniture.
