Both Daniel's and Emma's interest in the violin has increased. I'm pretty sure that he will be getting a violin for his birthday. It looks so natural in his hands.
I love how I cought Emma mid-word. It really looks lie how it sounded.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Mini Concert
Both Daniel's and Emma's interest in the violin has increased. I'm pretty sure that he will be getting a violin for his birthday. It looks so natural in his hands.
I love how I cought Emma mid-word. It really looks lie how it sounded.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Meet Penelope
Do you see her?
See her now?
Em found her in the lawn and immediately she became a pet.
She went through a few names and after a brief stint as Pendraggen, became Penelope.
We made her a home and made her a bed of leaves.
After a scare on the couch when Penelope went missing and visions of a smushed Penelope and very upset Emma I decreed that Penelope only come out of the jar outside.
Emma really cared about Penelope. She would bring her out for fresh air and put her in the shade if it was hot. It was really sweet!
See her now?
Em found her in the lawn and immediately she became a pet.
She went through a few names and after a brief stint as Pendraggen, became Penelope.
We made her a home and made her a bed of leaves.
After a scare on the couch when Penelope went missing and visions of a smushed Penelope and very upset Emma I decreed that Penelope only come out of the jar outside.
Emma really cared about Penelope. She would bring her out for fresh air and put her in the shade if it was hot. It was really sweet!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Treasures
Where would a 4-year old keep her treasures?
Under her pillow of course!
Princess and the pea she is not! I'm sure I couldn't sleep on top of all of that! But then, my head is heavier.
Aug 09
Under her pillow of course!
Princess and the pea she is not! I'm sure I couldn't sleep on top of all of that! But then, my head is heavier.
Aug 09
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sigh. The season is coming to a close.
But there is squash and pumpkins to look forward to!
This is from his garden. I thought it was huge but a few days later we found an even bigger one hiding among the leaves!
On our way home from the lake we passed a produce stand right in front of the field where they grew the veggies.
Emma LOVES raw corn on the cob! She didn't even wait to get home before she started eating it. She shucked it right in the car!
Aug 09
But there is squash and pumpkins to look forward to!
This is from his garden. I thought it was huge but a few days later we found an even bigger one hiding among the leaves!
On our way home from the lake we passed a produce stand right in front of the field where they grew the veggies.
Emma LOVES raw corn on the cob! She didn't even wait to get home before she started eating it. She shucked it right in the car!
Aug 09
Thursday, September 24, 2009
We have a deal
my sister and I. Each week we trade off visiting each other's homes. She wrote an absolutely beautiful post on her blog that you must go read! Really! Go read it. Right here.
The very first week we did this she came to visit us. And boy did I put her to work! We (and when I say we I mean Tuan) just rearranged almost every room in our house. The kitchen and bathroom stayed where they were. The master bedroom became the guest room, the toy room became the living room and the living room became the master bedroom. The large room that housed the washer/dryer/freezer in the basement is now the toy room. We have a lot of toys. And it was not exactly up to par (ahem-spiders-ahem) to having children play in it. So my awesome sister did all the heavy lifting and helped with ideas and suggestions for a creative layout. It might look like we just moved stuff from here to there but don't be fooled - there was a lot of cleaning and reorganizing. It has taken a bit to get used to but so far it's working out really great! THANK YOU Sarah!
Before . . .
During . . .
After!
My sister found this mirror languishing behind a box of college books. Look what she did with it. No sooner had she set it up next to the dress up box then there were four little kids twirling and preening in front of it. Inspired!
This is how we originally put it. The next day I got some hangers and Em helped me hang all the dresses up to make room in the box for the rest of the dress up stuff! I secured the mirror with bungee cords. It's not going anywhere! Well, until one of the kids decides to figure out how bungee cords attach!
Aug 09
The very first week we did this she came to visit us. And boy did I put her to work! We (and when I say we I mean Tuan) just rearranged almost every room in our house. The kitchen and bathroom stayed where they were. The master bedroom became the guest room, the toy room became the living room and the living room became the master bedroom. The large room that housed the washer/dryer/freezer in the basement is now the toy room. We have a lot of toys. And it was not exactly up to par (ahem-spiders-ahem) to having children play in it. So my awesome sister did all the heavy lifting and helped with ideas and suggestions for a creative layout. It might look like we just moved stuff from here to there but don't be fooled - there was a lot of cleaning and reorganizing. It has taken a bit to get used to but so far it's working out really great! THANK YOU Sarah!
Before . . .
During . . .
After!
My sister found this mirror languishing behind a box of college books. Look what she did with it. No sooner had she set it up next to the dress up box then there were four little kids twirling and preening in front of it. Inspired!
This is how we originally put it. The next day I got some hangers and Em helped me hang all the dresses up to make room in the box for the rest of the dress up stuff! I secured the mirror with bungee cords. It's not going anywhere! Well, until one of the kids decides to figure out how bungee cords attach!
Aug 09
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
me time
Tuan, I would like to update my blog. Would you occupy the kids while I do that?
Ahhh - peace at last!
Aug 09
Ahhh - peace at last!
Aug 09
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Hammock
My birthday this year fell on a Thursday. As a surprise during our Saturday shopping trip Tuan gave me a coupon for a container of dairy-free ice cream! He knows me well. On our way out we passed this hammock on sale - 50% off! I have wanted a hammock ever since our last one broke. So really, my birthday was on Saturday! Thank you Tuan - it was a great day and the whole family loves it!
Aug 09
Sunday, September 20, 2009
New name
If you look you will see that my blog has changed names. Keep an eye on it because I'm sure it will change again as I search for a new name that fits. This blog is almost five years old now after all!
Comments and suggestions welcome, of course!
Comments and suggestions welcome, of course!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Fun August Pics
My sister found some foam swords on clearance and my kids loved playing with them and were sad when they had to go to a different home. So I went to the store and the same swords rang up - well, not on clearance. So we decided to make our own! Luckely 'tis the season for water foam noodles to go on clearance. We found two and used my stash of pvc pipe scraps to make our own. How did I know how to do this? Another sister (who just happens to throw fabulous birthday parties for her kids) had made these swords a few years ago. Find the tutorial on her blog here.
I love living close to family. You will see what fabulous flowers she has in her daughter's butterfly garden in her Today's Flowers series on her blog. This bouquet Emma picked was so beautiful it deserved two pictures! And she even gave me some seeds so that we can have our own patch next year!
I like to call this one Death by Potato Chips
LOL
Emma loves to look at the fake nails in the store and I finally found some that are made just for little fingernails like hers. She kept putting them on and taking them off. She loved them!
Aug 09
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Three in one lap
Almost there! Maybe when baby comes I'll take the same pic with baby on the outside.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Fancy
Another project that I found on youcanmakethis.com
These were fun for Emma to design and fun for me to make. She has a pair of blue flip flops that we still need to fancy up.
Every time Emma sees those fancy hair bow/clips she wants some. But my goodness they are expensive since they are all handmade by work at home moms. Every time I tell her that I just know we can make our own! But it took me forever to find the alligator clips - look at a beauty supply store btw. The day I found the clips, Emma and I designed and make these clips. I used the tools and lots of info from the flip flops tutorial. And now I have found an e-book for sale for these! lol I made a bunch for two of my nieces because I went a little crazy with the clearanced ribbon and I just had too much fun making them. I'm getting better at making them too. Emma sure isn't complaining!
(sorry - bad picture)
I found a tutorial for a crochet cell phone bag. I made one for me because I am wearing skirts nearly every day since it is so hot. Emma saw me making it and of course wanted one for her. She chose her yarn and in 15 minutes hers was ready. They work up super fast. I made one for Daniel too but don't have a picture of it yet. Same thing but in green and blue. lol
These were fun for Emma to design and fun for me to make. She has a pair of blue flip flops that we still need to fancy up.
Every time Emma sees those fancy hair bow/clips she wants some. But my goodness they are expensive since they are all handmade by work at home moms. Every time I tell her that I just know we can make our own! But it took me forever to find the alligator clips - look at a beauty supply store btw. The day I found the clips, Emma and I designed and make these clips. I used the tools and lots of info from the flip flops tutorial. And now I have found an e-book for sale for these! lol I made a bunch for two of my nieces because I went a little crazy with the clearanced ribbon and I just had too much fun making them. I'm getting better at making them too. Emma sure isn't complaining!
(sorry - bad picture)
I found a tutorial for a crochet cell phone bag. I made one for me because I am wearing skirts nearly every day since it is so hot. Emma saw me making it and of course wanted one for her. She chose her yarn and in 15 minutes hers was ready. They work up super fast. I made one for Daniel too but don't have a picture of it yet. Same thing but in green and blue. lol
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
I bought this pattern from a great site for moms to make money by sharing what they are great at - www.youcanmakethis.com
I decided to make two for a friend who just had twin girls. But for some strange reason decided to make the first out of dark rose, dark purple and white. Erm - these are June California babies! Oops. So I gave it to another good friend who is moving to a different part of the state. She is due with a girl in late November - just 3-4 weeks after me! Hope her baby likes it!
I finished and handed it to my "baby" to try on. Wow is he ever not a baby anymore. *sigh* Where has the time gone.
And yes, I am nearly finished with the white/pink and white/light yellow hats for the Ca babies! lo
I decided to make two for a friend who just had twin girls. But for some strange reason decided to make the first out of dark rose, dark purple and white. Erm - these are June California babies! Oops. So I gave it to another good friend who is moving to a different part of the state. She is due with a girl in late November - just 3-4 weeks after me! Hope her baby likes it!
I finished and handed it to my "baby" to try on. Wow is he ever not a baby anymore. *sigh* Where has the time gone.
And yes, I am nearly finished with the white/pink and white/light yellow hats for the Ca babies! lo
Preserving
A good friend gave us two huge buckets of tomatoes from her mother-in-laws garden. They made 12 quarts of sauce and one pint of powdered tomato peels (I didn't get to about half the peels - ut hey - I'm 8 1/2 mos preg right now so I think I get a pass)
Daniel loved to help.
Emma - well she helped in her own way! lol
Daniel loved to help.
Emma - well she helped in her own way! lol
Monday, September 14, 2009
projects cont . . .
I saw this project for a board to hang your kids artwork from.
I found a piece of scrap wood that I had been hanging onto because as soon as you throw it out you need it, donchaknow? lol Asked Em if she wanted to paint it (of course!) and when it was dry (hair dryer for the impatient!) glued a lot more than three (really - three was all they put on theirs?) clips on it and hung it up. Fun and useful!
Aug 09
I found a piece of scrap wood that I had been hanging onto because as soon as you throw it out you need it, donchaknow? lol Asked Em if she wanted to paint it (of course!) and when it was dry (hair dryer for the impatient!) glued a lot more than three (really - three was all they put on theirs?) clips on it and hung it up. Fun and useful!
Aug 09
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