Today is Monday {linky}

Hey, it's me.
Down here, under the picture overload.
Sorry about that.
Just too many not to share.
We are in our final week of school.
Loving it.
Hello- bring on the summer!
Bring on my kids being home. Bring on my beach.
With a baby that is too young for sunblock in tow.
No problem.
We've got this.
....somehow.
::wink::

How about you?
What's going on?
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2 Concerts and a Graduation

So, we are starting to wind down with the sports.

And we had a couple of events at school, but summer vacation is so close, I can taste  it.

 

My middle had her school concert.  And because the baby was just one week, I stayed home while other family went.  This included Daddy, the kids and 2 grandmothers!  Pretty blessed girl that she has so much family to step in.  I still felt bad I couldn't be there.

And her dress?  She described what she would like and Grandma and her big sister found it for her at Kohls and then Nana went to a far Kohls to get the correct size.  Again, she is blessed.

I was able to see the little guy at his school concert with the new baby and Aunt S.  The concert was on bullying and being responsible. 

My middle guy had a "part" and took it very seriously.  He was so cute.

He had to wear white representing peace and of course, I could find no white.  Too small church shirt with the sleeves rolled up?  Check.

And pre-school graduation.  What could be more fun than 20 minutes with a bunch of parents in the room and snacks after.

Oh yeah, picking out a toy at toys r us afterwards!

And some cards with 5 dollar bills in them from your grandparents and your aunt.

I loved this time with him.  He is so happy.  And Dad came from work and went back to work after just to be there for him.  So sweet.

Can't believe our little guy is going to kindergarten next year! 

But, I can think about that after the summer.

 

Today is Monday {linky}

Good Morning!
Hard to believe, this little girl is 1 month old! Time flies. We are having a great month of June.
How about you?

  

Sorry for the picture overload, but we think she is sooo cute.

  

   

  

She is slowly getting used to bath time, but it is not her favorite.
We have a lot going on with the kids finishing up school and some vacation plans coming up.
What's going on in your neck of the woods?

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Happy Monday! 

 

Spring Wreath

 I love to make wreaths from stuff I have around that house. With this wreath, I used a tee shirt that was not being used, some scrap felt, yarn I had no other use for and a little bird I picked up and never used.

I start with a foam wreath, that you can buy at most craft stores and wrap the yarn around it.

Just keep wrapping until the wreath is covered, keeping it tight along the way.

I made my own template of a flower, a leaf and a circle that will serve as the base for my flowers.  If you do not want to do this freehand, you can search google images for templates.

 

Using a white tee shirt that I don't need anymore, I lay the template on top and start cutting out flowers. I cut about 25 because I am going to make 5 full flowers using 5 each of my cut out flowers.

I cut out about six leaves from my felt and for the 5 flowers, I cut 5 base felt circles.

I take one of my cut out flowers and pull it in the middle, bunching it up, I add a liberal amount of hot glue to the bottom of it and push it down on the circle base.

I use the same technique to glue on 5 of my cut out flowers for one felt circle.  I do this with all 5 flowers and then I lay them on my wreath where I think everything should go.

When I am satisfied, I hot glue everything onto the wreath.

I added a matching little bird and a coordinating piece of scrap fabric to hang the wreath with.

It is not that hard and easy to do while watching your favorite TV show.  And to make a new wreath, just cut off your yarn to get back to a foam base again.  These can be made over and over using material around the house or clothes you do not want anymore.

Happy Crafting!

Today Is Monday

 
And I am back!
Special thanks to M.C. for fixing my computer!
If he even reads this blog. lol I am up and running and so happy to be back.
Feeling more and more like myself after giving birth!
Went to church today for the first time.
Was a little out of sorts trying to decide when to sit in service or in the nursery and when the best time to nurse her was.  But I will get my groove back.
Charlotte is wonderful and fun and even though she doesn't sleep too much, we are really enjoying every minute with her.  Even the tired ones.

How are you?
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Hiatus

Hey everyone!  We are doing well.  However, my computer has a virus.  I am hoping to be up and running by the end of the week.  I am typing this from my son's ipod.   Pretty funny.  I will be back soon.  Happy Tuesday!

Welcome Baby Charlotte!

 

This is just a quick post to say hi!
Sorry, Today is Monday will be back next week!

We are settling in with our brand new, baby Charlotte!

She is a doll and everyone in the house fights over who gets to hold her.
She is a blessed baby girl and we are definitely blessed to have her.
I know it is commonly said, but can't imagine life without her.

Stay tuned this week for a guest post, a story about her name and her birth story.
Until then, you can find me nursing on the couch next to a bunch of kids.
Life is good.  God is good.