Out of the Ashes

So the paint cleaned up more easily than we initially thought it would. Phew! There are still handprints on the walls that will need to be painted over; the upholstery on my cedar chest will need to be replaced; Liam's clothes will never be the same.

But we mostly cleaned up.

And!

Today I took the boys and some pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and went over to my friend Lara's house, where we made some awesome fall crafts. We had a lovely afternoon, chatting and crafting while our children watched waaaay too much TV. Lara even made us a picnic that we ate on a blanket in the back yard.

And now I have an adorable harvest display. It makes me feel like a real woman.


Aren't they fabulous?

(Thanks again, Lara!)