I seriously don’t know how it happened so fast, but Brent and I just marked 10 years married. I would say, *celebrate* but we really haven’t yet – so I’ll stick with *marked*. Last week there were two days I was going to be gone all day – meaning I wouldn’t be home when Brent came for lunch {One of these was {shame on me} our actual anniversary}. So I left him little notes – nothing really out of the…
Whenever the sewing machine comes out, my kids can’t help but want in on the action. Brooklyn is constantly pinning scraps into clothes for her barbies and trying to create something fabulous. And this time, Jonah really got into it as well. He hid behind the island and went to work. I love it – I am able to get some *not top secret* projects done, and they get to feel like they are a part of it, WHILE letting…
I have SO many sewing projects to complete in the *gasp* 6 weeks until Christmas….or is it 5? oy….regardless, I’m getting my craft on and sewing like crazy! Last week some friends and I got together for a day of creating and had a BLAST! I’ve been able to get 2 pairs of pyjama {read: Pi-JAH-MA…yes I say it that way} bottoms done for the kids and have 2 more to do. PLUS some clothes for Brooklyn’s American Girl Doll…
I spent some time this afternoon sewing – what you may ask? I was hemming and taking in my sister in law’s scrub pants. Why you may ask? Because I’m awesome. 😉 Anyways, while I was sewing {Really I’m trying to get these done so I can move along to the other sewing projects I have lined up} Brent decided to take a nap. I’d say #lazy but if you know Brent you know he’s anything but. So I’ll be…
While I was organizing the kids schoolwork so it was all ready when I put their next Blurb books together, Jonah had some sticker fun! Miraculously, they all made it to the paper. Well, except for the ones that didn’t, of course 😉 He actually made a storyline on paper and had me watch while he lined each piece up. Then asked me take a photo of him in front of each party of the story. Strangely, he never shared…
On the days that I work, Brent and I switch vehicles so that he can take the kids to and from school. Yesterday was one such day, and let me tell you. It was the last. Here’s the story: This 1990 beauty was my father in law’s, and when he passed away 3 1/2 years ago, Brent snagged it. Honestly, it’s been a real blessing and even though it’s old and has issues, with Brent’s job just a few minutes…
I really love finding crafts the kids can do. It helps keep the tv off and gives them the opportunity to really tap into their creativity and try something new. As an added bonus, some even involve little science lessons which can also be fun. I had some of these plastic bears leftover from nearly 15 years ago {sometimes keeping things comes in handy lol} and was so excited when we came across them. I got Jonah settled in at…
*Mom, can you PLEASE get these for me? They are just my size* Jonah, Age 5 He didn’t get them. 🙁 #blamehisdad In truth, Brent was right – they are something that would have ended up broken within a few days. That being said, we all know if Brent hadn’t been with us I’d have totally caved. He was just SO cute in them!…
Part of my *busy September* involved a bake sale at work to help a friend and co-worker who is ill. I was so excited to contribute and couldn’t pick just one thing….so I did three! 🙂 First up: Carmel Popcorn {THE BEST!} 2 1/4 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 can eagle brand milk {the secret} 1 cup corn syrup 4-5 batches of popcorn Cook first 4 ingredients to almost soft ball stage then add 1/2-1 tsp vanilla and…
When I surprised Brent with tickets to the Calgary Stone Temple Pilots concert, I initially anticipated he would just take a friend. I mean, I suppose he did – but I wasn’t exactly who I initially had in mind. It was, of course, exciting for me, but it also made me nervous. Sometimes I feel like I’m so out of the *cool concert phase* which made me a little apprehensive as far as not sticking out like a sore thumb…