Day 14

2 out of 3 people looking towards the camera isn't bad!

Today we celebrated Mother's Day.  Seth handled all the meals and we just hung out as a family.  It was nice and relaxing and we even all got a nap!

I'm so thankful for these kiddos and all that they teach me about being a mom.

I love them to pieces.

They definitely are my little blessings.

Day 13

Mothers are special people.

Here are just a few things about my Mom that put a smile on my face...

1. She is an amazing crafting lady.  Whether it was sewing us (or our dolls) clothes, stamping cards, paper crafting of any sort or even doing our hair.  She has some serious skills!

2. She loves her cats! We always had a cat when I was growing up and no matter how silly, grumpy, frustrating or crazy they were she has a special place in her heart for those felines...and always will.

3. She knows how to have fun!  She would play rousing card games, take us swimming, play badminton, turn mini vacations into wonderful adventures, dress Barbies with us and watch our silly homemade performances. True love.

4. She can whistle really loud! No matter where we were, if we heard that familiar whistle we knew to come right away. I need to learn to whistle like that.

5. She took me shopping and endured my overly penny-pinching ways.  She even bought me a calzone while she listened to me explain the pros and cons of making the purchase. True patience.

6. She created holiday traditions that bring such fond memories that I want to recreate them for my own family.

  Thanks for your great example, Mom and for being such a wonderful Gammy.  

Happy Mother's Day to our wonderful Moms!

We Love You! ♥

Day 12

This is a common place to see Jack throughout the day.  You all know he loves Curious George but his new thing is to listen to the audio version of the stories too.  I think audio books, both classics and christian, are going on his gift list this year. We like the fact that he really enjoys books and we want to keep introducing him to new ones. 

What are (or were) some of your kid's favorite books?

Day 11

We had another sewing day and it was Ella's turn to be the happy recipient. 

I put together 2 new bibs for her and was quite surprised and thrilled that they went off without a hitch!  Except, for an emergency run to the Walmarts for some Velcro it was quite enjoyable.  We called it an adventure because a.) going to the Walmarts is always an adventure and 2.) I'm proud of myself for getting everyone ready, out the door and back again before someone needed a nap or food.  Thankfully, we got in and out with no problems and with some new peach tea to try!  

Side note: I read a funny blog post the other day about the Walmarts and she is the reason I call it that now.  It just seems appropriate. For your reading enjoyment! Funny, right?

Anyway, it was another fun day of sewing.  I have to decide if there is anything else I want to make because I sort of need my dining room back.  Oh a craft room, I'm dreaming about you now.

Day 10

Super J!

Today I had a little crafting session.  Jack needed some new pajamas. So, I made him 2 pairs from some thrifted 50 cent pillowcases. They were actually name brand ones (Nautica & Ralph Lauren). Now, that is high style!

This is an easy project that can be done during nap time. I also had the pleasure of hearing my toddler chat to himself while he woke up saying things like chicka-boom while making car sounds (or were they sewing machine sounds?)!

I appliqued the letter J on one shirt with the same fabric as the pants (light gray hounds-tooth) and I haven't decided what to put on the other shirt yet. Maybe a truck or something police related. Either way, I love a toddler in some lounge pants!

Day 9

Tonight we had a much needed date night.

Grammy came and watched the kids.  Jack was very into the book she brought with her. Apparently, there was a picture of an airplane in it and he spent 15 minutes flipping through the book looking for it and any others that may appear.

We got to go to our favorite Italian restaurant and to Barnes and Noble for a coffee and some magazine perusing. It was a happy night!

Day 8

Ella currently can roll over and touch her toes.

I'm not sure if we will have another replay of this!

She also sucks on her lower lip. It is pretty cute, don't you think?!

And she has been making her Mom happy lately with her good sleeping at night.

We love her sweetness. ♥