MEET THE TEACHER

Today was Meet The Teacher for the boys. Lance could care less. And Garrett told me that he was not going in that room. It was not his classroom. We will see who wins that battle!

That is all that has been happening around here. Pretty low key right now. We are planning on enjoying the holiday weekend at home. Just hanging out doing honey-dos. Maybe a little time outside in the sprinkler. Hopefully some BBQ.

But for now I am enjoying the quiet. The boys are in bed and Billy is working late. And I finally get some me time. Much needed.


credits: Dani Mogstad's Retro Rerun- Fabulous Fall kit and cardstock alphas from the This Love Collection bonuses. (available at www.designbydani.com)


credits: Carpe Diem kit by Dani Mogstad and Shawna Clingerman (available at www.designbydani.com) Font is Dear Joe 2.



credits: Jennifer Layden's Brody kit (available soon!) and the font is SP Toby Unleashed




credits: Carpe Diem (again) by Dani Mogstad and Shawna Clingerman. Solid background is from Dani's This Love Collection.



credits: Dani Mogstad's Retro Rerun- Fabulous Fall (available at www.designbydani.com) Font are Pea AngeDawn and stampact.



I know this seems like a lot of layouts lately! I have been doing more that sitting in front of the computer. I have had many of these sitting in my hard drive just waiting for this weekend! All of the kits above will be for sale starting tomorrow! And a few of them will be on sale or for a great price! So check back tomorrow for more information!

52 HITS

What the heck happened to Dimetapp? It is no where to be found! I called Lance's pedi today to try and get some snot stopping medicine and they told me to use Dimetapp and they increased his dosage. So we packed up and went to Walgreens and there is NO Dimetapp. The lady behind the counter said it was pulled from the shelves. So then I asked Billy to stop at WalMart and get some. And it is not there either! From what we gathered- it was taken off the market until they "re-formulate" it with something other than pseudoepherdrine. Thanks Meth Heads! Because of you I can no longer get the good stuff for my sick child. UGH!

I just checked my StatCounter and I received 52 hits yesterday! Who are you people?

And since my mother-in-law was wanting to see more:

Created using Dani Mogstad's Retro Rerun kit Fabulous Fall available at designbydani.




Created using Kelly Shults Curiosities Kit available at ACOT.


Guess what????

Garrett is almost accident free!!! The few accidents he has had lately have been when he was writing words. And they have been outside. Here is a picture of G writing and smelling his words. Today's word was HOT.



And this is Lance trying to be a big boy. He wants to go potty outside like his Daddy and brother.




And Garrett and Billy watching football and eating cheese puffs.




OK- this is long enough. I need to save some for the next post! :)

WEEKEND UPDATE

Another great weekend! Saturday was spent doing a few things around here and napping. I TOOK A NAP! Then we went over to Grandma and Grandpa's for supper. The boys got to run around and chase the dogs and play with different toys. (Susie- Lance and Daisy got along well!) Garrett talked the WHOLE way home. And tried to sing along with the radio.

Lance was still snotty and grumpy this morning so I stayed home with him while G and Billy went to church. Lance and I got some good bonding time in without big brother. He loves his mommy time. I look forward to Tuesdays when it is just the two of us. Garrett gets his mommy time everyday when Lance naps and he loves it! That is the time when we "smells words"- his latest fascination. At least he is no longer obsessed over everything being 10.

After lunch I got Lance down for a nap and Garrett on the computer playing his games. I put Billy to work! He helped me rearrange the living room. And it looks good! He also vacuumed the baseboards and couches without me even asking! And we did not fight or argue! That never happens we we move furniture! The room looks good and "new." Now if I could just get rid of the piano. Anyone want it?

And I can finally show some of the layouts I have been working on. I have been sitting on them for a week waiting for the kits to be released to Dani's store (Aug 28).




This one uses her new kit- Maddy's Smile along with her stitched circles.




And this picture is from last October. Yes- I am going backwards! This kit is a Retro Rerun Kit of Dani's. She is having a great sale on a few of her older kits! I used Autumn Spice 2 and a photo corner from Puppy Love and a stitching from A la Carte- ALL DANI'S!



Another older picture. Everything is from the Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection by Christy Lyle and Robin Carlton- papers, tag and bow from ABC baby and the stitches are in the bonuses. Font is bickley script. Scraplift from Hyphen



Credits: Papers, clip, ribbon and beads are from His Playtime, card is from His Day Out, bow is from ABC Bab- all from the Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection by Christy Lyle and Robin Carlton, the denim alphabet is from Christy Lyle. The font is CK Marissa.
journaling: Daddy tries his best to shorten the nighttime stories. But Garrett has caught on! Whenever Daddy skips a part of the story Garrett lets him “NO Daddy” and makes him read it over! Scraplifted from Jackie Delfin






I used Dani Mogstad's Quiet Comfort from her This Love Collection


I think that is all- for now!

YUCKY

We all seem to have yucky noses this weekend. Not fun! We are just planning on taking it easy and doing a few things around the house. I think Billy might be making homemade chicken soup today. YUM!

I am hoping to get some scrapbooking done and rearrange the living room. The couches need cleaning in a major way. But that means I need to remove Garrett from the couch. He loves his Saturday morning cartoons!

Want to see what I will be working with? You have no choice!






You can get it HERE!

Have a great weekend!

I'M IT!

I was tagged by Maegan.

1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? Padre Island, Texas

2. What's your favorite article of clothing? My very old and ratty nightgown.

3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex? Eyes but shoulders are pretty high up there.

4. What's the last CD that you bought? I don't even remember! Billy buys the Cd's. Unless you count the Laurie Berkner one I got for the boys.

5. Where's your favorite place to be? the beach

6. Where is your least favorite place to be? the grocery store with two little hungry boys

7. What's your favorite place to be massaged? My neck and hair. Love to have my hair messed with.

8. Strong in mind or strong in body? More mind than body.

9. What time do you wake up in the morning? Whenever Lance does.

10. What is your favorite kitchen appliance? The dishwasher. Enough said.

11. What makes you really angry? It takes a lot to get me really angry. Now frustrated is a different story.

12. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? I have played the flute and piano but now it would have to be any instrument that is very quiet.

13. Favorite color? Pink

14. Which do you prefer...sports car or SUV? SUV

15. Do you believe in an afterlife? If you are talking about heaven than yes.

16. Favorite children's book? The Poky Little Puppy

17. What is your favorite season? Fall. Love the fall.

18. What is your least favorite household chore? Ironing. Hate it!

19. If you could have one super power, what would it be? To be able to nod my head and everything would fly to its correct place.

20. If you have a tattoo, what is it? Nope. Never.

21. Can you juggle? Do you know how clumsy I am????

22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to? Big Gran

23. What's your favorite day? Any day Billy does not have to work.

24. What's in the trunk of your car? I don't have a car. Ha ha! A stroller, umbrellas, Lance's broken car seat, nap mats, a big jack (why is that there Billy?) and toilet seat covers.

25. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger? Hamburger

Now I am off to tag Kirsty, Amanda, Jennifer, Deanna, Ann and Susie (all those emails coming back to haunt you Sue!!!)

SIT DOWN BUS DRIVER

Okay- only my fellow Aggies will understand this little story. The boys were watching Sesame Street this morning in the living room and I was ironing *gasp* in my bedroom. Garrett was on the couch and Lance on the floor. Lance stood up and walked towards the TV. He likes to go touch Elmo. Of course he was blocking Garrett's view. So Garrett yells "SIT DOWN BUS DRIVER!" Cracked me up!

And then I was on the phone with a friend. I was telling her about something that happened and how it really bugged me. Garrett then asked me what kind of bug was it?

And Lance. Lance is beginning to try to talk. The words that you can really understand are juice (which he calls all drinks) and bye bye. But the rest of the time he just babbles. But it is hilarious because he does it so emphatically. And he thinks he is Mr. Big Boy now. He will go sit on the little potty- with all his clothes on. I just think he wants to get a starburst like his brother does.

Tonight Garrett begins Awanas. Lance will be an Awana Friend and get to play. I have a meeting and Billy will go with Garrett. It will be interesting because we won't get home until after 8:30 which is past bedtime.

I am not looking forward to tomorrow. Lance is going to the podiatrist to have his toes looked at. I have a feeling they may have to dig his nail out. He still has little chubby feet although he has slimmed down everywhere else.


Before I go I want to share my pleasant surprise I saw this morning. I was checking my email and blogroll and saw that I was the Reader Pick of the Day.


I need to go hop in the shower and get ready for tonight.

WARNING

I am in the process of updating my blog and moving it to beta. So if things look wonky for a while that is why. :)