Priceless Paintings

I am not a decorator...I have never been very good at it and don't try to pretend to be. I have never painted my walls or really done anything really creative in my home. I am working on it because I do feel that pictures and personalizing the home makes it feel more like a home.

I watched a John and Kate show a while ago about a place the kids went to and made some paintings that they hung in their home. What a great idea!!! Now, I know we can't do anything really fancy, but I had to give it a try. Off I went to buy canvas and paint. I even called my sister Julia for color input since I lack in that department as well, but with the busy time of season and my impatience I decided to attempt to pick out colors. Lucky for me I had Shell with me that day and she helped me out a bit.

I had Drew pick which color he wanted to do first and he picked Green. I gave Carter blue. I took Brown and Bry did red. Drew was amazing. I am SO glad I had him do his first because he really showed me how to just paint and not worry about it being "just right". He did a lot of dipping, mixing, swirling, dotting, smearing, etc. He got tired towards the end and I finished it up. He even helped a little with Carter's after Carter was done. I forgot to get a picture of Drew actually painting so I had him pose later.

Carter lasted all of about 45 seconds. Once he got paint on his hands he was DONE. I quick dipped his hand in paint put a hand print on his picture and sent him in tears to the tub.

Bry and I did ours one night after the boys were in bed. I have to say I really enjoyed it. Painting is quite relaxing, especially when it doesn't matter how it turns out.

My Dad and Bry hung them up in my kitchen on Thanksgiving and I just LOVE them!

Maybe this is just the beginning of my decorating endeavors - we shall see!