Going to the Camp

It is great to be able to escape to a simple place, spend time with family and friends. In the South, that means going to the camp. Mr. Engineer and I are the owners of a little fishing "camp."

Mr. Engineer always talks about his grandparent's old camp and the memories he made going then when he was growing up. We did recieve the heirloom of the old camp sign when they passed away a couple years ago. I framed old sign and it is currently our bedroom. Their camp was called "Too Much, Forever" which is a saying that they shared with their grandchildren.


When we first threw around the idea of getting our own camp, Mr. Engineer suggested that we would name it "Forever and Ever" as a play on his grandparents saying. I surprised him and got a sign made for the new camp and his reaction was priceless! The sign cousin, which is owned by one of my cousins, did a great job with the new sign with a similar size and referencing the old one with the same colors and fonts.

The last time we went visit the camp to fish and I was able to put up the sign.

I got a pre-made mail box post at Steins and fastened the sign to the post with and some eye hook screws and some metal chain. Now we are official! We are headed back to the camp this weekend to celebrate Mr. Engineer and I's birthdays (my birthday was last week, and his is next week)!

Harry Potter Framed Graduation Card

I wanted to make a post in honor of all the new graduates, especially my cousin who just graduated last Friday from LSU!

When we were growing up, we bonded over our love for Harry Potter...

...so I made her a special little framed card.

Here is a version that you can download and personalize to use for yourself!

DIY Personalized Wedding Plaque

Last night my cousin got married! A few weeks ago he and his fiance' had a couples shower and I wanted to share the gifts I made for them...

...a personalized Wedding Plaque

First, I started with a wooden plaque from Michaels.

I painted it white.

Then I sketched out their family name and the year.

Finally I painted the family name and year on the plaque.

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Kentucky Derby

Today we celebrated the Kentucky Derby!

Of course we made Mint Juleps and added blueberries and pineapple!

For lunch we had stuffed rabbit and boiled artichoke along with our drinks.

... and I made Derby Hat Cookies for dessert!

Cheers Y'all! And don't forget to wear your big hat.

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