Hammy Spammy

My darling little girl just loves our new friend Jamie. Last night she made a really special card for Jamie. It is a keeper!
Here's what it said:
To Jammy, (Jamie)
I love you so much.
I always have.
Like the beach
Or a good boob (book)
Or the beach.
Oh, jest forget about IT!
This is why we love our Hammy Spammy. I think its a great compliment to Jammy, don't you?

Whatever The "Case" May Be

I wanted to share this fun craft idea. These little cases are made from snack-size zipper baggies and a dollar store potholder. Just position the bags in the center. You will want to overlap the ends about 1/2 inch in the center of what you want to be the inside of the potholder. I alternate baggies, one on the left, then one that opens to the right. I have found 8 baggies to be about the max you should sew in. The biggest trick is to line up the baggies then not have them slip as you sew. I used a pin on each end (start and stop point) where the seam will be. Be patient with this process then straight stitch and voila! Sew a fun button to close with the loop. (Make sure to get potholders with the loop in the center. I have seen them on the corner and that doesn't work!) I used 2 of the cases to pack my jewelry for my trip to Germany. I made one for each of the girls going on the trip too. They make a great 1st aid kit for your car, or coupons...Whatever the case may be!!! This would be a great compliment to Missy's placemat bags!

We Love Boxes

My kids have always loved empty boxes. They make masterful creations with empty boxes. One box can last for days and days. They cut, paint, tape, cut some more. I love watching their creative ideas expressed in box art. Today Miss H had to have this particular empty box. I came into the living room to find my 12 1/2 year old sitting in the box. He's always done this. I think it is so cute that he still enjoys climbing into the box.

Signs of Spring

I love spring. I love flowers, birds singing, pastel colors, and little baby animals. However, this is the reality of spring at our house. MUD. Lots of mud. We are surrounded by farm land. Beautiful lovely fields. We have a pond. The neighbors have a pond. There is a canal at the edge of our property. There are just too many, irresistible opportunities for mud. This year is a particularly wet spring too. G came in the other night with mud up to his knees and only 1 shoe on. When I asked him where his shoe was, he simply replied "It's buried in the swamp. It's too deep. I can't find it." In case you are wondering, yes, these are school shoes. With any luck that little shoe will take sprout and grow a shoe tree so we can keep our kids' feet covered.

Banister Bliss!

This is a big deal. A really big deal! We have lived in the new addition of our home for 2 years without having the banister complete. I have had nightmares of someone fallling down the stairs because the spindles were not installed, leaving it very hazardous. There has been a lot of issues, that aren't worth retelling. Just know that having a complete banister is a big deal! It's beautiful too.

Happy St. Patty's

I've heard about mischievous little leprechauns who run around playing tricks. Well, we have our very own little green trouble maker. I quickly snapped this photo 'cuz I knew you wouldn't believe me otherwise. We're hoping your St. Patrick's day was full of merriment!

Seriously?!?!

As if we haven't had enough snow! I mean really! I hung my little easter eggs on the tree. That means spring. Doesn't anybody care?!?! I can't take much more of this!

Rockin' The Halls

Way to go E!!! This boy used to hate to read. I mean really hate it. This year he read enough books to earn the prestigous reading award and the opportunity to Rock the Halls with the principal. (That's where everyone comes out of the class room and they play loud music over the PA while the award winners and principal run through the halls giving high-fives.) He will get to keep this neat medal as a memento of his achievements. We are so proud....I wonder if the new goggles have anything to do with it!