Misc. Monday: Best One Yet!

 

My Mother's Day was amazing! I slept in until 8am, and upon being woken up by the cutest little faces ever, was escorted out our back door to the prettiest breakfast table I have ever seen. Dan really outdid himself this year. He brought home scrumptious cakes and cookies from Zov's (if you have never been, you need to go) and decorated the backyard beautifully. I was Showered with gifts, sweet hand made ones (finger print art, poems, painting, & cards) house ones (big M & bird bath), and surprise ones ( a gorgeous ring)! Then I was whisked off to lunch and Anthropologie where I was bought a new dress. Back at home, Dan  BBQ's steak and shrimp for dinner. I am one very blessed Mama!

Sew Crafty Saturday: Where Mother's Day & Pinterest Meet

 

The girls made some platters for Mother's Day for their three grandma's and me. I used the Sharpie technique that I found on Pinterest. Lilly did all the writing, Iris drew the pictures, and I baked the platters at 350 degrees for a half hour to set the ink. Apparently, if you hand wash them, the images will stay forever. They are super cute! I had a hard time deciding which one to keep for myself.

 

We also made some small bowls using air dry clay, metal letter stamps, and all three kids' thumbprints. I envisioned them being placed by the kitchen sink and holding rings while grandmother's washed their hands. The bowls turned out all right. I smoothed the edges down a bit with an emery board after they dried. It was a bit harder than I thought it would be. They are cute, but I'm not sure how useful they will be... Either way, I know they will be loved. These were the gifts from the kids, Dan and my gifts for our mother's were purchased of course! It was so much fun crafting and creating with the kids and we have tons more Pinterest projects we want to try this summer. Happy Mother's Day! xoxo

Misc. Monday: First Date




 

 

Lilly told Dan this is how she wanted to dance at the Father Daughter Dance at her school, but when they got there, she decided not to dance because it was "too loud."



Such a cute couple.

Is this what taking prom pictures of her will be like?

I couldn't resist driving up to school and snapping a few photos.

It was so pretty!

Lilly was very proud of her first corsage.

Gotta love photo booth pics!

Wee_Ones Wednesday: Dogs

I often lament about how much I dislike our dogs. It's nothing personal. It's just the need to be fed, the poop in the yard, shedding hair, barking, wanting to go out at night to pee, and constantly bringing dirt into the house that drives me nuts. With three small children, two dogs feel like twenty! And right when I'm at my wits end, this happens... the big one lets Hendricks crawl all over him, and the little one sits on command for Lilly. Iris plays fetch with Bickel, while trying to turn Punkin into a circus dog. The kids laugh and play with them as if they were members of the family, and I slow down only to realize that they are, so I guess I won't be leaving the gate open after all.

Misc. Monday: Slowing Down

Yesterday, was our 6th "unplugged Sunday" with no TV or iPads. We have really enjoyed carving out this family time. I have been feeling led to slow down a bit and enjoy all that God has blessed me with. I've been blogging a little less, reading my Bible a little more, and spending time with the people I love. We planted squash, tomatoes, and some herbs in the garden this weekend, took family photos, read lots of books, played outside, danced, ran errands... I yelled a little less, and heard a lot more "pleases" and thank yous." Today, when I picked Lilly up from school, we went straight to the park for a picnic lunch. It was perfect. The kids ran around, I practiced taking pictures of them, and my mom showed up to surprise us.

Sew Crafty Saturday: Earth Day Fun

Dan and I love, love SOCO and the OC Mix located by the Ikea in Costa Mesa. We first went there on a date night around Christmas and had the famous Mocha at Portola Coffee, and amazing dessert at Christopher Garren's Cake shop. We took the kiddos there a few months later, and they loved it just as much as we did. There are gorgeous zen gardens filled with succulents, and seating all over. This morning, I took the girls to the Family Fair that they host every third Saturday of the month. They got balloon animals, made a craft out of recycled materials for Earth Day, and got their faces painted. Iris made an egg carton caterpillar, while Lilly made an alien out of a shoe box. We are definitely going back on the 3td Saturday in May. Let me know if you would like to join us!

Misc. Monday: HOPE

 



Without the love, grace, and truth of Jesus, our world would be a pretty hopeless place. Praying for those in Boston today.

Wee-Ones Wednesday: Fairy Party Part 2

Getting to run around like a bare footed sprite,

planting your own little fairy garden,

dressing your baby brother up as a gnome,

dancing around a May Pole with your friends,



hugs,

sharing yummy cupcakes,

showing off your creation,

family love,

sneaky best friends,

imaginations,

pinning the fairy on the flower,

and having the whole day be about you...

= PRICELESS!