Tree Fudge for my Favorite Lumberjack

Eric had the thankless job of removing a large, dead tree from our backyard a few weeks ago. It was so hot, and it took him quite a few days of cutting, chopping slicing and digging to get everything removed. I felt so guilty that I couldn't do much to help, so I made him some "Tree Ring" fudge to reward him for his hard work. 

If you roll really thin layers of chocolate and peanut butter fudge together, they create swirled slices with "tree rings" inside. You can check out my super-easy tutorial here, at Handmade Charlotte. I think these would be a sweet treat to make for a forest-themed party or a rustic, outdoor wedding.

Not that Eric didn't appreciate the fudge, but I bet he wishes I was as good at using a chainsaw, as I am at using a spatula. (Or a camera.)

Now Open - Redbud Pediatrics (West)!

It's only been 3 1/2 years since Redbud Pediatrics opened in east Wichita, but they've already expanded and have a new west side location! Redbud Pediatrics (West) is now open at the Reflection Ridge Office Park - 7570 W. 21st Street, Suite 1006B. Dr. Venessa Lopez and her staff are ready to take care of every bump, scrape, fever and well-child visit your kids may need.

I've been a busy little beaver the last couple of months, creating some fun interior designs for the waiting room, reception area, nurses' station and 12 exam rooms. Oh... and every window, wall and door in between.

All of the large vinyl graphics were printed and installed by my good friends at Signs Now. They've done a fantastic job of helping me give Redbud Pediatrics a unique and bold brand identity over the years. 

Knowing that Eric would be busy at the nursery this spring, I tried not to volunteer his woodworking talents on too many projects this time around. He's building some adorable bird rockers for the waiting room, but they're not quite done yet. (I'll post more on those later.)

Here's a sneak peek at some of the fun.

Bea, Eric, Gus and Dr. Reddy in the waiting room.

A giant, adhesive vinyl "measuring weed" on the waiting room wall.

Gus and Bea measuring themselves. Gus is definitely growing like a weed!

Reception desk with vinyl tree and Redbud birds on the wall.

Fun childhood sayings on the front window.

Large PVC signs with vinyl graphics in the nurses' station.

Clipboards with fun, healthy phrases.

Cute and clever melamine plates from Jane Jenni.

Large canvas wrapped frame made by Signs Now.

Cute Jane Jenni stickers on plexiglass.

Vinyl adhesive words and giant rubber ducks that I bought at World Market.

Vinyl adhesive door numbers for each of the exam rooms.

We ordered these plates from Jane Jenni and used velcro to attach them to the wall.

Even a fun octopus wall graphic for the public restroom!

I bought these giant rubber ducks from here.

Many thanks to my family for their help and support getting everything done.

Panoramic Vacation

After going through 450+ photos of our 1280+ mile summer vacation to Estes Park, Colorado (with a stop-over to see family in western Kansas), I can sum it up in one word: PANORAMIC.

What a wonderful week with some beautiful scenery. (And so many great memories with my little family.)

Here are just a few of my favorite panoramic views from the trip.