such a cute idea , I love how simple and cheap it was to make !
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Shining star
Recently I found a little project for my husband , I like to keep him on his toes :) I got this fun easy idea over at this blog , here's a link http://www.littlebitfunky.com/2012/11/20-minute-crafter-make-giant-star-for.html
such a cute idea , I love how simple and cheap it was to make !
such a cute idea , I love how simple and cheap it was to make !
Creativity
After gardening season ended , I found myself sad and missing a hobby to keep me busy , something to help me unwind after kids were all in bed . So after not painting for about 10 years , I started again . And with most things that I start with passion , I sometimes painted three paintings a night . Here are a few :)
Monday, July 30, 2012
Home sweet home , even for fairies
Recently we spent a beautiful summer day at a local camp ground visiting with family and enjoying nature .
They were having a fun class on Fairy houses , I decided to video tape some of ours. Click the link below to check it out .
Lily's fairy house video
They were having a fun class on Fairy houses , I decided to video tape some of ours. Click the link below to check it out .
Lily's fairy house video
Monday, July 16, 2012
Neat and Tidy
I've never been a neat and tidy person . Sometimes I feel like I crave chaos , it feels comfortable in an uncomfortable way .
I dream of being one of those moms with a large family whos' super organized having everything labeled and put away right where it belongs . So , I'll go crazy and clean the laundry room for four hours only to have it all piled on top of the dryer two weeks later . I've gone through stages when my house was kept really clean but I found I didn't have time to play with the kids , and do the other things I enjoy . By the time I was done cleaning from floor to ceiling feeling anxious the entire time , I was exhausted .
Lately I have been scouring other gardeners blogs , I'm especially interested in seeing photos about the process in which their garden grows .Its so interesting to me to see others artistic talents .It helps me to look at things a different way . Are you a " neat and tidy" gardener, does everything have a place , Is it well planned out ahead of time ? Or are you more like me , I'm a spur of the moment gardener . I see something in a greenhouse , store , or online and decide I have to have to have it , Get home find an empty place in my garden , plop it in and hope it flourishes. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't .
I don't always have a ton of extra cash for gardening and I suppose I could be planning things out better , But the impatience in me wins out most of the time .Maybe someday when I'm retired and my kids have grown and moved out ( insert crying jag here ) my house may be clean , It may be well planned out , But I'm kind of hoping I'll be one of those quirky , artsy grandmas . Slightly unorganized but fun .
I dream of being one of those moms with a large family whos' super organized having everything labeled and put away right where it belongs . So , I'll go crazy and clean the laundry room for four hours only to have it all piled on top of the dryer two weeks later . I've gone through stages when my house was kept really clean but I found I didn't have time to play with the kids , and do the other things I enjoy . By the time I was done cleaning from floor to ceiling feeling anxious the entire time , I was exhausted .
Lately I have been scouring other gardeners blogs , I'm especially interested in seeing photos about the process in which their garden grows .Its so interesting to me to see others artistic talents .It helps me to look at things a different way . Are you a " neat and tidy" gardener, does everything have a place , Is it well planned out ahead of time ? Or are you more like me , I'm a spur of the moment gardener . I see something in a greenhouse , store , or online and decide I have to have to have it , Get home find an empty place in my garden , plop it in and hope it flourishes. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't .
I don't always have a ton of extra cash for gardening and I suppose I could be planning things out better , But the impatience in me wins out most of the time .Maybe someday when I'm retired and my kids have grown and moved out ( insert crying jag here ) my house may be clean , It may be well planned out , But I'm kind of hoping I'll be one of those quirky , artsy grandmas . Slightly unorganized but fun .
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Old Macdonald had a farm
Usually once a week in the summer we go on a little " day cation" as we like to call it as a family , either to pick strawberries or a picnic by the lake . Basically just spend the day together enjoying the outside .
This past week we decided to go to Shelburne farms . Check it out at http://www.shelburnefarms.org/
Its a great family place they have a variety of farm animals , its hands on so the kids can milk a cow, collect eggs from some very friendly chickens , groom sheep, see baby pigs,etc.
My kids especially loved being able to hold and pet the chickens and milk the cow .
The farm is huge , The scenery is really beautiful . My two youngest boys are really into tractors so we took a tractor ride and the kids sang " Old MacDonald had a farm " on the way .
This past week we decided to go to Shelburne farms . Check it out at http://www.shelburnefarms.org/
Its a great family place they have a variety of farm animals , its hands on so the kids can milk a cow, collect eggs from some very friendly chickens , groom sheep, see baby pigs,etc.
My kids especially loved being able to hold and pet the chickens and milk the cow .
The farm is huge , The scenery is really beautiful . My two youngest boys are really into tractors so we took a tractor ride and the kids sang " Old MacDonald had a farm " on the way .
The whole family really enjoyed themselves !
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Stepping stones
When I was around the age of nine my parents bought a ranch style house with a great yard for us kids.We created some wonderful memories in that house . The previous owners must have also made some great memories ,On moving day I watched the dad chiselle away at a block of concrete in the sidewalk that led to our new basement , His daughter had left her footprints in the cement when it was still wet and he couldnt bear to leave them behind . This memory has stuck with me , Recently I was scanning through gardening blogs and pinterest searching for fun inexpensive projects to do , I came across the idea of making stepping stones out of poured concrete , pressing a large leaf in it before it dries to make an imprint . So I decided to do this same idea but with my childrens handprints .I figured I would put some vegetable oil on thier hands and press thier hands into the cement , making some adorable stepping stones for my garden .
I had my husband stop at the local hardware store and purchase a container of anchoring cement , It cost me $12.99. I love doing projects but im very impatient and never read directions , Im usually too excited and jump in head first , Sometimes it works out ok and sometimes it doesnt .With a little "help" from the kids , I mixed the cement according to the dirctions , the first batch was way too hard and crumbly the second was just right , pouring out easily and making a nice round shape when I poured it out onto a piece of plastic . It was really messy but I think they turned out really nice ! Im now waiting for them to dry I'll post more photos after I get them in the garden!
I had my husband stop at the local hardware store and purchase a container of anchoring cement , It cost me $12.99. I love doing projects but im very impatient and never read directions , Im usually too excited and jump in head first , Sometimes it works out ok and sometimes it doesnt .With a little "help" from the kids , I mixed the cement according to the dirctions , the first batch was way too hard and crumbly the second was just right , pouring out easily and making a nice round shape when I poured it out onto a piece of plastic . It was really messy but I think they turned out really nice ! Im now waiting for them to dry I'll post more photos after I get them in the garden!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Today we enjoyed the beautiful weather and went strawberry picking at a local farm , There were some sweet animals there including a cow that Lily fell in love with . The cow kept rubbing up against her and Lily fed her grass and called her " My sweet baby girl" When we were leaving Lily asked me if when we get a bigger house with more land if i promise we can get a cow as sweet as this one . I have to admit I do daydream about owning a small farm , living off of the land and enjoying the simple things . we'll see.....
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Life has been very busy this week with work , playing with kids , visiting with family and gardening .
The gardens are really looking nice this year and even though they are very full I can't help bringing home new plants every week . I get butterflies in my stomach choosing which plants to bring home . This week it was Mona lisa lilies , lavender , mini roses , and foxglove .
We have eaten fresh lettuce , green beans and cucumbers from the garden and we are anxiously awaiting the peppers, tomatoes, and cabbage that are growing so well . It feels so rewarding and exciting to be feeding the family healthy food we grew ourselves!
Next projects are building a sandbox for the kids and a wattle fence for the gardens . I had never heard of wattle fencing but I often get inspired looking at photos on pinterest and that's where I discovered it .I can't wait , I love summer !!!
The gardens are really looking nice this year and even though they are very full I can't help bringing home new plants every week . I get butterflies in my stomach choosing which plants to bring home . This week it was Mona lisa lilies , lavender , mini roses , and foxglove .
We have eaten fresh lettuce , green beans and cucumbers from the garden and we are anxiously awaiting the peppers, tomatoes, and cabbage that are growing so well . It feels so rewarding and exciting to be feeding the family healthy food we grew ourselves!
Next projects are building a sandbox for the kids and a wattle fence for the gardens . I had never heard of wattle fencing but I often get inspired looking at photos on pinterest and that's where I discovered it .I can't wait , I love summer !!!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Having 4 kids can be really draining . especially when you've worked a long day and your trying to get dinner ready and they all want a piece of you . I try to remind myself that these crazy days wont last forever and I know that when they are over and they've moved out and gotten on with thier lives my heart will be broken . Being a mom is what Ive waited forever for .
Today I was lucky to have the day off from work , my husband was chaperoning a field trip for our daughter to a Zoo . My oldest son was at school all day and I was home with our two youngest ages 3 and 2 . This evening I threw myself down on the couch exhausted after my long day . My 3 year old curled up next to me and said " Thank you mommy , for playing outside with me today " Its the Little things like that is what makes my entire day :)
Today I was lucky to have the day off from work , my husband was chaperoning a field trip for our daughter to a Zoo . My oldest son was at school all day and I was home with our two youngest ages 3 and 2 . This evening I threw myself down on the couch exhausted after my long day . My 3 year old curled up next to me and said " Thank you mommy , for playing outside with me today " Its the Little things like that is what makes my entire day :)
We're lucky to live in such a beautiful state . The other day we went to one our favorite swimming places and had a BBQ with family and friends . My husband and I also got married there . http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/killkare.htm
Sunday, June 10, 2012
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
"gus gus "
Lily talking about her new hamster - "He's changed my life , I think he's going to be a great man and a great leader "
2-21-12
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
tough guy
from Lily- " there is a boy in my class thats been bothering me , i told him if you dont knock it off , ill have my daddy come here and have a little chat with you !"
justin - " ill be there tomorrow to take care of it , if he doesnt listen , then we'll bring in dad " lol
8 feet
qoute from justin and lily during an argument -
justin -" I want you at least 8 FEET away from me !!"
lily - " Im at least 6 HANDS and a LEG what more do you want??!!"
daily talks
qoute from lily - "tell me mom what kind of day did you have ? you dont need to be afraid to tell me anything , i love you "
birthday wishes
qoute from lily- " for my birthday all i want is your love ......and a few presents ......and some new underwear "
friendship
one recent early morning as we were running around trying to get the kids ready for school , and justin was arguing that he needed an extra coat , we kept telling him he was fine he'd be plenty warm enough . When he said " well , ive been giving my coat to my friend at recess because his isnt warm enough . " SO proud . needless to say we sent something extra for his friend . He has such a wonderful heart
moonlight
while giving me a massage Lily says -
" oohhh the moon is beautiful tonight , almost as beautiful as your face " heeheehhhe oh this girl ...
young love
justin qoute - " i dont have a crush on the girl who has a crush on me , because she's ony 5 and im 7 , plus she acts all crazy when she sees me . besides mom ,you know the girl i like , she's the only one for me . "
the important stuff
lily's christmas list , it made me laugh so hard . especially # 17
1. a desk ( under her bedroom window ) 2. a small lamp for the desk 3. hannah montana calendar 4.MP3 player 5.microphone 6. a doll 7. clip on earings 8. make up 9. shelf for her room with hooks in it 10. vases of fake flowers 11. a statue of a dog 12. drawing kit 13. white board with marker and eraser 14. magnet letters 15. a small trash can for bedroom 16. picture frames 17. a gold tooth
1. a desk ( under her bedroom window ) 2. a small lamp for the desk 3. hannah montana calendar 4.MP3 player 5.microphone 6. a doll 7. clip on earings 8. make up 9. shelf for her room with hooks in it 10. vases of fake flowers 11. a statue of a dog 12. drawing kit 13. white board with marker and eraser 14. magnet letters 15. a small trash can for bedroom 16. picture frames 17. a gold tooth
good thoughts
justin qoute -" i think of you all the time when your're not home mom, when i close my eyes i picture you laughing and smiling "
compassion
lily qoute - "everytime we drive down the street , i look at the people and wonder what does it feel like to be them ? and i want to say how is your life , are you happy ? "
christmas
a letter justin brought home from school , so darn cute -"we receive many gifts at christmas time , but the most important gifts are not found under the tree . the most important gifts are mom, dad, lily,jayden,and jakob . you make me feel so good. you are my family and my most important gifts of all , mom you are a gift to me because you help me with my homework. dad you play soccer with me , lil...y , you give me hugs and are happy to see me every day . jayden you are a gift because you play with me when nobody else will . jakob is a gift because he tries to help me a lot . that is why you are my gifts .thank you for being my family , i love you , mom , dad, lily, jayden , and jakob! my gift to you is this note , merry christmas !! love justin
time out
qoute from jayden , thinking that i had forgotten his name -
me- " jayden you re being naughty , you need to take a time out "
jayden-" Im not naughty , Im jayden
me- " jayden you re being naughty , you need to take a time out "
jayden-" Im not naughty , Im jayden
jaws
i love the random comments of 3 year olds
qoute from jayden - " shark bit me in new york waters!!! "
qoute from jayden - " shark bit me in new york waters!!! "
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