It's That Kind of Day

So, it's been extremely cold around our parts.  Heat has run non stop for several days now.  And lets not forget about the preventative measures for frozen pipes.  Today its warmer but that's just nature teasing us all.  Come in the morning we should see sleet and then snow.  Calling for 3-6 inches last I heard.  So today is not a blog day, its a run errands, get prescriptions, gas and grocery kinda day.

Stay safe and warm!

But let me say I'm working on a cute little "poppin" Valentine for G's class and I will sure post pictures soon.

Something Fun for the Kids

If you know me, then you know my love for Pinterest.  I just love it.  In fact, I love it so much that I set a timer so that I will not spend all day on  it.  I really do.  There's just so many ideas on there.  So here is one that the kids will love.  You know every child loves to get something in the mail box.  I found the address on Pinterest for the kids to write to their favorite Disney character and they would receive a signed picture back in the mail.  So B chose Mickey Mouse and G decided on Cinderella.

This is what G got:

 

 

 

 

 

And this is what B got back.

 

 

 

For anyone that's interested here is the address we sent our letters to:

 

 

 

 

Happy writing ya'll!

 



Please be patient...

I am doing a little tweaking to my blog design.  Thought I had it figured out but then I couldn't get the ads to be centered.  Now I can't even find the ads so I am trying to figure it all out and then I will get back to posting.  Have a great day!

Back in the Swing of Things

OK, let's get back to it!  This will be first full week back to the normal routines.   I am glad. It's crazy enough around here when we are on schedule so imagine it when we are on breaks......routines get broken, chores seem to be forgotten, etc.  I do much better when things run smooth!

Getting back to planning the birthday parties that will be happening in May and June.  I am seriously leaning towards a shared party as there are 2 other events that fall around the birthdays here in our town.  I will share pictures as I get things together.  Got lots of ideas from my Pinterest addiction.

I go back to volunteering today in G's class and I have really missed it.   Catching up on a few of those "forgotten chores"  before I go though. 

Have a fabulous day!

Happy New Year!

I can not believe it is 2014.  I remember being little and thinking I would never ever see the year 2000 because it just seemed so far away.  And now here it is 2014.

We have had a very nice time with our  MeMaw M who has been visiting from California over Christmas and New Years.  But she flew out this afternoon to go back home.  We've been lucky to have her visit as much as she has since G was born.  Thankful to have her.

B could've went back to childcare on Monday but I scheduled his and G's dentist appointments.  G was easy going as usual but this was only B's second time.  Oh he was such a big boy when he walked back with the assistant and Sissy.  But in about 2.5 seconds, I saw the door open and heard "do you see your Mommy out here?" and then "Mommy, I need your help back here for a minute". 

Then it was on.  I had to "hog tie" him as I say to let the Dr even see his mouth.  Brushing teeth around here is an ordeal to say the least.  When G was an infant, I used the brushes that you put on your finger and rubbed her gums as part of her am and pm routines.  I truly believe that made the difference because  I didn't do that with B.

So  MeMaw M is gone and G's year round school starts back tomorrow and hopefully we will get back on track with our routines and schedules.  Already a little off though because with the extremely cold temperatures, they are already on a 2 hour delay.  B will also be on the 2 hour delay so so much for getting back to the routines.  On a happier note, we have one more morning to "sleep in" if that's what you would call it.

Now, let's get this New Year started!

Follow Up Pics

These are some of the ornaments I made for Christmas this year.  I cut the letters out of contact paper with a Cricut machine.  I thought kind of cute for someone who is not crafty!

 

 

 

 

 

And this is a necklace  I made for Nana and key chains I did for my BIL's and Hubby.  Definitely new to the metal stamping!

 



 

 

 

 

I think my next project should be on how to take good blog pics....lol.   You get the just of it though, I'm sure.



My How Time Flies....

Gosh, lots has happened since my last post.  Hadn't planned on it being this long either but December has flown by.  My birthday was on the 16th, my grandmother flew in from California on the 17th, G had her school Christmas party on 18th, a field trip to sing Christmas Carols on 19th and Awards Day and Early Release for break on 20th.

Speaking of Awards, she got the Pride Award in her class, very proud of her!  And for the field trip, MeMaw Millie surprised her by going with me to see her sing. Oh and on Friday on the way home from school, she handed me her tooth that she had been fiddling with all week.  I was just not ready for that one either.   I mean that's just more proof that she is growing up so fast.

We had a wonderful Christmas with family and got way too many gifts and ate way too much food.
My house looks as if the washer and dryer exploded and Santa's sleigh wrecked!   At least there are a few more days of break to put everything away.

Hoping to get back in a routine very soon.  MeMaw Millie is here for a couple more weeks so we will enjoy time with her.


Happy New Year to you all!