4.24.2009

mother's day orders ...

Last day to place is THIS Sunday, April 26th!!! Get your order in so you wont incur extra shipping fees!

Happy Friday :)

4.23.2009

where in the world have I been, you ask?...

The answer is ... I'm not really sure myself! I have been home and present, but apparently not on my blog. Sorry about that! So what have I been up to? Simple things like ...

Enjoying the warm weather with Kylie
Going in her little plastic pool on the patio together
Eating snacks at the pool, then dipping our feet in
Having our playgroup at the park
Picnic at the park later that night
Long walks in the evening
Planning a visit (just Kylie and I) to see my Mom for 4 days!!!

Going to the beach today ... go figure I pick the coolest day of the week to go somewhere! Here are a few pictures of Kylie's first time in "pig tails". What do you think? A keeper or just a fun one-time-only hairdo?



Come visit me soon for a giveaway!

4.14.2009

we're back in action ...

Home from a short weekend away with family and friends to celebrate Kylie's first birthday! We had a great trip ... lots of hugs, tons of laughs, heaps of presents, and a few tears made for a wonderful first birthday! The only bummer is ... I am sick :( But with a little medicine and some hugs from Kylie, I'll be better in no time!

Here are a few pictures from her special day ...




4.09.2009

just an fyi ...

Blogging will be sparse these next few days. We will be out of town visiting family and celebrating Kylie's "REAL" first birthday!!!

Hope the rain slows just long enough for us to get there??? Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

4.08.2009

fab finds ...

Here are a few things I saw this week in a Crate and Barrel catalog that I absolutely fell in love with. They are picnic related, so going into Spring I felt these were the perfect Spring/Summer must-haves for the many trips to the park we will be taking! ***DONT KNOW WHY THE PICTURES ARE SO small ... SORRY!***

This is the "Tiffin Box". I love how you can store so many different foods in separate compartments for your picnic and it still be so portable and compact.

Cooler Tote. Just all around practical. Love all the different pouches on the outside.

Just your average melamine bowl set with lids. Perfect for the cool foods to store in your tote! A cute alternative to the boring Tupperware.

Hope you get some picnic inspiration out of this post ... unfortunately we wont be picnicking any time soon with the weather being so up and down :(

4.07.2009

almost ONE!!! ...

A few pictures from her party on Saturday!


4.05.2009

things that make me smile ...

Kylie turning 1.
Celebrating with family and friends.
Clear, blue, sunny skies.
A gentle breeze.
Kylie's giggles.
Her curiosity.
Her gentleness.

My life ... when I am with my family, sharing the special moments and the normal moments, I know exactly what my purpose is and what I was created for.

A wife.
A mom.
An example ... a light.
A believer and follower.

Happy Sunday!

4.04.2009

craft idea ...

I was browsing around online this morning and came across this super sweet craft for a little girl. If you can't tell, it's one of Martha Stewart's crafts ... that explains its perfection! I may have to gather up some moms and tackle this craft. This reminds me of the hair clip holder I made a while back and how it has come in so useful ... this one seems just as useful and not too bad to look at either!

You all can "ooh" and "ahh" with me while looking at this adorable craft.

4.03.2009

party details ...

I got a good handful of small details prepared yesterday for Kylie's first birthday party. The theme is "bubbles" but you wont really be able to tell from these pictures. I will share the actual party pictures with you once the party is done. It will make more sense!

Here they are ... are you ready for this? There's a ton!









4.02.2009

for easter ...

This post is filled with fun crafts and decorating ideas compliments of Hostess with the Mostess (www.hostessblog.com). It is a great ... SUPER cute ... blog that has daily hostess inspiration. I get lots of ideas from them when I am anticipating a get-together at our place, or even a day in the park.

Here are my favorites for Easter ...




4.01.2009

marshmallow frozen yogurt ...

Has anyone ever had this before ... or even heard of it??? Me neither, until this past Sunday. Oh.My.Gosh. It was delicious. My new favorite dessert I think ... and it was fat-free. That doesn't mean it was sugar-free or carb-free ... but at least it's one step in the right direction!

I think I am now slightly addicted to it because I made my husband truck us down to the yogurt shop Monday night as well! Find it somewhere near you, try it, and tell me what you think. You'll be in love too!

Image from Google.