let's celebrate

so ... our household has been fever free for over 3 days. yay. i will no longer say that we have had an easier winter than usual. i think we have now had our fair share of illness. at least i got hammered, that's for sure. i am done my antibiotics now, but am told that i will still test positive for my infection for the next 6-8 weeks, so i am really trying to continue to rest each day. as i am starting to feel better, my energy is s.l.o.w.l.y. returning, but i must be intentional about resting...i do not want this again. that is for sure. makes it hard...all i really want to do is paint my kitchen and get some new flooring, so we can make fun use of this new space. all in time i suppose. :) again, thanks for all the extra help. the meals. your continued prayers. everything. we have appreciated it, and are looking forward to brighter days ahead. 

these are pictures of my new picture wall in the basement that i kept promising to post.  i am still not completely sold on the look, but i cannot put my finger on what i need to change. :( so...we'll keep looking at it, and see what i come up with. :)

i cannot take much credit for anything here...it is a collaboration from various magazine pictures, and pinterest sites i like to visit for "inspiration" or copying if you would rather. :) i do love the 7. we are 7 now. it sounds like such a big family to me. especially if you compare it to a family of 4. :)

i spray painted the turquoise frame, which i got for $1. at a yard sale in the summer. i love it. i also  spray painted the red one, and got the f.a.m.i.l.y. letters at walmart, and spray painted those as well.
the "7" frame is also a favorite i got at a yard sale this summer..for a $1 steal as well.

of course i made the banner and felt hearts for valentine's day...i guess i should do something more st. patrick's day now, hugh? no promises. :) i am a pink girl, so i don't mind if it stays. :)