Following the Kirks

I have had so many questions on how to make these amazing and impactful pictures.  Here's a quick little how to! To start I bought three 20x30 foam boards from Hobby Lobby! I think they were $1.99 a piece. Use your 40% off coupon brings it to $1.19 a piece! After I brought these bad boys home, I searched my computer for some fabulous vertical pictures. This was probably the hardest part! So many pictures, too many choices, and a ton of horizontal pictures. I ended up choosing professional pictures that we have had taken throughout the years. I put them on a hard drive and headed over to Staples. What you need to tell them you want is: 24x36 engineer prints Note: engineer prints are always black and white!  Make sure the picture completely covers the 24x36. No white edges allowed! Don't forget to buy some spray glue! DO NOT buy mod podge. It doesn't work. (I learned that the hard way.) I used Scotch brand spray adhesive. Your next step will be to lay out the foam board and f...

Hi ya'll! I am so excited to start blogging! I have been wanting to start one that could combine all my interests for quite some time. Just a quick introduction about this little fam you are following! I am married to my best friend Brandon.  We have been married for 3 1/2 years. Brandon works as a heavy equipment mechanic and commutes to work every day an hour each way. He has a down right obsession with all New England sports teams (he is originally from there).  He served in the USMC for four years, which is why we met! Mama to my yellow lab, Sir Brady of New England (like I said my husband is from New England). He is almost 4 and sheds like a maniac. If you have any secrets on how to control shedding, we are always open!!!!! Mama to my crazy sweet little boy Zeke!  Zeke will be a whopping 2 in January! He has seriously brought the most joy in our lives ever.  He has the funniest little personality and is always keeping us on our toes. I am a born and ra...