Despite the fact that this weekend was wonderful, I must admit I'm exhausted! I vowed not to craft for seven whole days and to enjoy my home, my family and spend a little time blogging. In case you haven't figured this out yet, my child is a royal hoot. She has me in stitches most of the time and I rarely stop talking about her. She is so full of life and energy and has the sweetest little personality. Everyday she gives me enough blog-fodder for an entire week's worth of posts. I went to pick her up at my mom's and she had already eaten. Vegetable soup. Cornbread. Half of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And 3 banana nut mini muffins. We come home and start putting groceries up. Of course, I brought her a surprise, why wouldn't I? She climbed up in her highchair and started ...
Tea Party Girls
Friday night my sweet friend Kitty and her daughter Riley came over for an impromptu play date. How adorable are these girls and their mess? They were fancy! ...
Sew what!
Today was my mom & dad's anniversary and now that it's almost over, my mom can forgive me for reminding you all. Fortunately, they love me enough to spend their special day crafting with me! Poppy was working on junk angels at their house (I can't wait for you to see these on Saturday -- stunning!!) while Gran helped me paint. Then, because she loves me so much and she's a MUCH better seamstress than I am, she & Ella sewed an apron to hold my bills, change and calculator at the farm. They wanted me to try it on for you, but I decided to keep my beauty from you tonight -- it is completely unnecessary for you to see me with no makeup and leopard print pajama pants. I promise to show off my apron this weekend when I'm more put together. See you then! ...
We love you, Gran and Poppy
I won't tell you the real reason for this post. It might prompt a telephone call from Gran. Instead I'll share these sweet photos. Mom, you know why I'm posting this just for you & Poppy! ...
Lots to do
I'm sorry that I'm being less entertaining than usual this week... heck maybe I wasn't entertaining to begin with. Did you know that Baker's Farm Cotton Pickin' Celebration is in three days? Yikes! Just like in college, I'm burning the midnight oil. I got lots done today, so I can't complain. I just need to learn to work a little faster and get started a little sooner. All in all, the merch is coming together quite nicely and I hope you buy it all. Today, I planned on being home by 4:30 and crafting by 4:35. Ella had other plans. She & Beemer wanted to play outside. So, what do you think we did? Here are a few cute pics of our hour in the sun. Then, we came in and got to work! Ella dancing in the fort Ella & Beemer enjoying the sunshine Looking for ...
Prayer would be good :)
Okay, so let me tell you that Tuesday was an awful day. Do you ever have those days where nothing you do goes right?? I needed a miracle just to get through the day. Thankfully, Heather took Ella for just 10 minutes, and sometimes 10 minutes is all you need! Here is a list of things that happened... all in one day. You might think I'm crazy for freaking out about these things, but I'm stretched a little thin this week, so it really pushed me over the top :). 1. A credit card company has been charging me $15 a month since I payed my credit card off in June and never sent me a statement. Finally four months later they sent me a letter. Hey thanks for the heads up! That card was canceled today, but not before I have to petition them to credit the charges and remove the stain from my ...
Yes!
I feel awful because I've been meaning to do this for days. If you have (or have had) a two-year old maybe you'll understand why I never seem to be on schedule! At any rate, this is VERY important! Ella got a card in the mail a few days ago from my sweet cousin Adrienne. You can see the picture of the card below. Ella wanted to respond with a card, too, but we're so late that I don't want her to wait any longer for our answer. Adrienne, Ella would love to be your flower girl :). The card says "Will you be my flower girl?" (sorry for the bad photo, Ella wouldn't stand still) Ella insisted on getting a photo in with this ribbon?! She's been helping me craft today, lol. Here we are getting ready... Yes! ...
Kids Say the Darndest Things
Our child loves to "play with you hair?" these days, so here are some funny pictures from the weekend. Please forgive our pajamas and general look of dishevelment. We have pretty much laughed at her the past week for saying and doing the funniest things. Here are a few of our favorites... Thursday night I was painting and she was playing hard and dangerously close to my paint/water. I kept reminding her not to dump the water over or she was getting a spanking. She replied, "I'm not botherin' your water, I'm just touchin' my juice. Don't worry 'bout me." I overheard her 'talking on the phone' this weekend and she said to the phone, "I prob'ly can." Nana is right... Saturday at the zoo she told everybody to "Sssshhh, the animals are sleepin'. When they wake up we can ride 'em." I'm ...