From DRAB to FAB!

Hi Family,

Well...someone has to post--the last post was in June, come on! ;)

So here are some updates from 1814...

1. Found some great Target pillows:
BEFORE:

AFTER:

Do you like the upgrade!

Then, you remember our entryway...for my birthday Bri bought me a bench from Pottery Barn (it happened to be on sale at that time, yay!) And, because that's how we roll, we ended up getting 2 for the price of one (we complained about a slight imperfection, and they sent us another one, for no cost!  And, they reimbursed us for the initial shipping.  So one is upstairs and the other is here.  I'll update about the other one another time.

I've been inspired by the Nate show that mom turned me onto when she was here for my recovery.  Someone needs to write to the Nate show so that we can get on it!  Either 1847 or 1814! :)

Now just to add some more for your viewing pleasure:

1. Here is a photo of me & Nicole from my fun birthday dinner w/ the family!

 2. Here are some photos from the retreat I led last week.  The retreat is for the sophomores.  I added THE MOST EPIC CATHOLIC SCAVENGER HUNT, which started off with students having to compete to eat a hanging donut without using their hands! (I stole it from Mrs. Willett, who used it for our 3rd grade Halloween party!)

Okay, time to finish making dinner (pasta bake w/ garlic bread).  I am almost finished knitting a scarf that I am going to donate to St. Anthony's.  If anyone wants to learn how to knit over the holidays, hit me up! ;)

LOVE YOU!  GO TEAM FERRIS!