The Tucker Times

Friday, October 17, 2014

A Basement Transformed!

We have been working hard on transforming our basement into another living space. I have a playroom area for the kids that I just love! Let's start with some before pictures!

We are planning to have a TV and possibly a bar down here someday. Now here's the playroom before and after!

We bought remnant rugs from menards and carpet squares for the floor. Most of the furniture was stuff I have been storing at mom and dad's from when I lived on my own or things I had in my classroom. The books and toys are ones that I have acquired through the years as well as some of Bryce's. We love this space, and sometimes I can't even get Bryce to come up for lunch!

If you've followed by blog from the beginning, the READ letters and wall dots were from Bryce's room in Ottawa.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Just a Little Painting!

I have been looking for ideas to decorate our playroom in the basement, and I came across an idea that I thought would be perfect for Bryce and I to do together. It only took us about 20 minutes one morning while the other two took their morning nap.

I used painters tape to spell the word on a white canvas.

I then let Bryce paint all over it with different colors. He actually did pretty well for his first time painting.

Showing me his dirty hands.

Running to the bathroom to wash them clean.

Painting his own picture with the leftover paint.

I peeled the tape off to reveal our finished product! I think it turned out awesome!

The perfect piece of art for our playroom! Stay tuned for more pictures of the playroom!

A Day in the Life...

There are many things that we have the opportunity to do out here in the middle of nowhere. For example, we can go outside and see a huge crane!

Or we can watch a combine harvest corn from the comfort of our living room while we are wearing our pajamas! Bryce is so lucky to be able to watch these types of things, and I'm pretty sure he loves it!

Fun With My Boys!

I am so lucky to be able to stay home with my boys every day! I am also so lucky that they get along so well. Bryce seriously loves Blaine and is so good with him! He loves playing with him and Blaine just adores Bryce and is always smiling and laughing at him!