Monday, June 13, 2011

Sunday Funday

This is how we do a "Sunday Funday" around our house.

Pretty matching dresses and flower picking.
Sharing a nice cool drink on the front walk.
Laughing at daddy when he says BOO!
Big girl hair.
Ruffle-y heart bum.
Daddy launching us on the slip and slide.
Pure FUN!
This is the life!
A little one who wants in on all the action!
So she blasts off too!

And loves every second of it!
Life is good!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Camping with Cousins

When I reflect on the memories of my own childhood, they don't feel so very far away. My memories are still very full of the emotions I felt at that moment. Some of my fondest memories in childhood were made camping with my family. I loved being with my cousins and the chaos and fun that it brought.

It's when I realize that MY CHILDREN are creating those memories NOW, that my memories seem further away. These are the times that they will look back on fondly, and so will I. I'm so thankful that they are so close to their cousins so we can do fun stuff like camp (in a trailer, mind you) together.(One day we'll rough it in a tent, just not yet)

Once again, we went to Avila Hot Springs and had a blast. This time, my dad, Alyssa, Christy, Jed, Brogan and Reagan joined us. We went swimming, on bike rides, to the beach, on long walks, to Avila Valley Barn, and the list goes on and on. In everything we did, we created memories that will last a lifetime. It was a great Mother's Day weekend!

So much JOY in this picture. I LOVE it!

I'll leave you with some "campfire songs"

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

This and That

~I finished my window project a few weeks ago. After all the color quickly faded from my moss wreaths, I decided to just paint and age the frame- no moss. Then Justin painted the glass with chalkboard paint. I was so excited to add a little rusted hardware and hang it up to give my entry a whole new look. I was even going to add some rolled fabric roses, and be all crafty. But alas, I bumped the table it was leaning on, it fell and shattered everyone. Such a bummer!! Maybe I'll get inspired to re-do the project soon.

~I'm on the hunt for an old bike. I don't really care if it works, I just want to paint it a bunch of fun bright colors like this.
How adorable is this picture! Juliet will be the perfect age next summer, so I guess I have until then.

~I had been growing out my hair to donate then I found out that most organizations don't want highlighted hair. A friend did suggest one organization that will take highlighted hair as long as it is in good condition. I'm just wondering how much of my hair they will actually be able to use. I also know that you can donate hair to help clean up oil spills. I'm feeling conflicted about what to do. If I do end up cutting it, I'm thinking a long bob...kind of a Barbara Streisand look.


Or maybe even a shorter do, like this. I would definitely need to keep losing weight because these short dos require a thin face.

~I'm shocked by how many opinions I get from people about starting Aubrey in kindergarten next year since her birthday is September 8. Personally, I feel like she'll thrive. Her preschool teacher is always telling us what a great listener and student she is. She has a personality that is very compatible with the traditional schooling system. She loves to learn and be instructed. I'm nervously excited. ;)

~Only 4 more work days until SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Spring Is In The Air- Part 2

Spring brings Easter celebrations! Like...

Bunny cake baking...


Having friends over for egg hunts and Easter egg dying... 






Early morning excitement for baskets and a suprise visit from Papa Steve... 


 Church with cousins in coordinating dresses...


Pretty matching sisters... 
More hunting... 



And, of course, remembering the true meaning of Easter!

This girl surprises me with all that she absorbs. I was totally expecting her to say, "we're having a party for Easter", but no, she really gets it. "We're having a party for Jesus!".

Thank you, God, for sending your Son to die for our sins and bring us salvation.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Spring Is In The Air- Part 1

Spring means lots of sun and spring fun!

Some of the fun we've been having:

Cul-de-sac cruising...



 Cousin celebrating...

Garden planting...
 Movie watching...
Friend visiting...
Swing riding...
Star studenting...
Train riding...
 Zoo visiting..

 FUN!

...more to come...