Here's a sneak peek into "My Life."
My life, meaning my magnetic calendar on the fridge. I live and die by it. If it's not written on there, I don't know about it. If it IS on there, I'll do it. I personally believe that everyone in America should have one of these. (Psst! They were only $1 at Michaels!)
Funny side story: Once upon a time, I had some difficulty finding these in stores. They suddenly disappeared! So when I found them at Michael's that day, I couldn't resist the urge to HOARD them. My sister and SIL had also become addicted (due to my recommendations), so when we found them, we literally bought DOZENS for everyone. For a buck, might as well stock up! We simply can't imagine a life without our week-at-a-glance magnetic fridge calendars. *Shudder* So now I have a drawer full for the next few decades.... whew!!!
Anyway... here's some random stuff keeping me busy lately:
Garden is coming along.
Not the greatest, but somewhat still alive.
I'll take it!
Strawberries...
Tomatoes! See them?
I always love making THIS
result in THIS.
I will forever love short, short hair on men and boys.
Don't they look great?
This whole Zac Efron/Justin Bieber look makes me want to
attack them with my clippers.
(And there's a lot worse out there, don't get me started.)
Moving on.
I'm so happy to get to spend plenty of time with this little buddy.
Do you know any other 2-yr olds that habitually eat steamed squash for lunch?
He cracks me up with little things everyday...
Once Cooper was just yelling and yelling the words to a song.
Happily, yet it still got annoying.
I asked him to please be quiet, and he said,
"But I want to sing!"
While changing his diaper, I said: "You have a mess all over your bum."
Cooper: "No, dat's a butt."
In other news, I recently saw
a CONVERTIBLE Geo Metro.
Now come on, if you're rich enough to spend all that money
to customize your car,
wouldn't you start out with a better car???
My sister Angie had her baby!!!
His name is Jeremy, and I want to take a bite out of those cheeks.
We got to visit them at their home today, and I think Mitchell fell in LOVE.
He's going to be one awesome babysitter in a couple more years!
P.S. I love these guys.
Oh, and of course there's been some sewing, too. HA HA! You thought I'd avoid that topic this time did you? That title was a wee bit deceptive.
Kate came over to learn how to do the infamous Julie-twirly-skirt.
(I believe this is the 7th one I've made -- or taught to make.)
Don't you just love the 3 little heads RIGHT next to the machine?
Yes, that's sewing with kids.
But that's ok, because it meant I got to do lots and lots of THIS.
Remember the little dress with the knots on the shoulders I made for my niece?
Well it took me a while, but her siblings got matching gear!
I got them done JUST in the nick of time for Mother's Day.
That little necktie I made from an actual store-bought PATTERN.
-GASP!-
And let me tell ya, it was a beast!
I'm anxious to try again...
but DANG I hate those patterns.
(It must have been written in Japanese.)
Lastly.... AHOY! Somebody in Georgia
is going to have a fun birthday party!!!
These were a dumbed-down version
of my real thing, and not stuffed yet,
but don't they look fun?
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So much updating! Let's see...
I need those calendars; are they still at Michaels?
Your garden is looking great, and I LOVE fresh tomatoes!
I totally agree with you on the hair, I think that's why I've already trimmed Carson's.
I love your sewing projects. I've heard ties could be hard, but all of those turned out so cute.
And yeah for baby snuggling!!
you never cease to amaze me.
I need one (or many) of those calendars!
I'm so jealous of your strawberries. Awesome job!
And I think Kenadee (Kennade? Kenady?) looks so grown up! I couldn't believe her in that picture. Those matching family outfits are cute. :)
Hey now, don't knock the Geo! My little Prism gets 35 miles to the gallon right now! She may be old, but she'll beat the pants off any newer (non-hybrid) car with that kind of gas efficiency :)
Sounds like you have been busy busy busy!
Oh my dear Ames, how I love and MISS you!!! I know, I know, even though we live in the same state, I still wish we lived closer!!
I haven't yet given your calendars a try because "my life" calendar has to live with my in my purse or else I lose track of everything. However, I did see some of yours at our local Wal-green's the other day and thought of you!! If I remember correctly, they did cost a tad bit more at WG's...maybe $2??
I'm so happy to see your garden is growing...still haven't had time to put ours in. Maybe this fall.
I too CANNOT stand longish hair on boys/men--yuck! I comment on it to my boys everytime I see it on someone and remind them we will always keep their hair SHORT and neat!
Your mad sewing skills never cease to amaze!
Yay for babies--snuggling them and loving them! Congrats to your sweet sis and her family on the beautiful new addition. : )
Lots of fun stuff you've been up to.
Your garden is looking good.
why did the swords have to be dumbed down?
Yummy looking Strawberries. Have the birds bothered it?? I am with you one the trimmed hair. I never liked the long hair style for boys.
I actually like long hair on men. Must be the hippie in me. You are a very busy woman. How do you have the energy? You make my head spin. I am so impressed at what you get done.
You are always such a busy mama!! Inspiring!
I totally agree on the Efron/Beiber hair...it's so ugly!
And Angie's baby is so cute with that fiery red hair!
So, you're the one that got Kim hooked on the fridge calendar huh?!!
I feel the same way about my pocket calendar... too bad I lost it. My life, down the drain. :)
Your garden looks great. Way to go.
The convertible geo is awesome. What are you talking about?
Wow, I want to learn your skirt pattern...to cute...and a tie if it isn't to hard...you amaze me. I am jealous of your garden, I love the strawberries and the tomatoes...way to go!!! It was good to see you the other day at the mall!!!
Your boys are so grown up, I can't believe it!!!
Love, Trisha Black
I'm with you on the long hair thing. I'm all about short hair on boys. It's so much cleaner and looks so much nicer. Also I finished my skirt today FINALLY. I am going to wear it tomorrow. It looks okay. Not as cute as yours, but it was fun to make. :)
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