Forward This

Remember (back in 8th grade) when forward emails were so cool?Well, my poor Dad hasn’t gotten the memo that they are actually really annoying.I’ve told him this in a nice way, but they keep coming.So, instead of sharing his political forwards – I’m here with his latest and greatest.I laughed out loud so it must […]

A Day in the Life

Here’s a little glimpse of a day in the life of a 1 year old and her mama, may I present … October 3, 2011! Jemma always wakes up with a smile She is also READY TO GO within minutes of her little peepers opening :) Blueberries for breakfast, her latest obsession This was the […]

Some Ideas to Make the World a Better Place

These are the small things in life that would make my life oh, so much better … Drive thru post office Drive thru dry cleaners Drive thru everything – Can you imagine how easy life would be if I could run errands while Jemma napped??? Hair and make-up that automatically did themselves Washing machine that […]

Pack Attack

Oh Lordy – my girl turned 1 on Sunday. I can’t quite put into words all the emotion this milestone brings. I’m in awe of all she has done.How much she has grown.How much she loves. She is the most precious girl and the perfect fit for our family. Jemma dear, you are loved more […]

The Bang Twist Has Arrived

Our week has been so busy getting ready for the One-derland party, but we took a small break to embrace Jemma’s pending milestone. What better way to celebrate a 1st birthday than with a new hair do! May I present, Jemma’s bang twist … Her new SQUINT and SMILE I’m pretty sure only little girls […]

Priceless

Today I held a fresh baby, just a touch over 24 hours old. Priceless. He is beautiful and it reminded me so much of the little baby Jemma once was – the squishy face, the baby breathe, the little squeaks. He was born just yesterday and belongs to one of my dearest friends. A number […]

I’m So Crafty

My sewing machine and I are becoming such besties. No TV show or book can compete right now. I’m all about the thread, fabric, and quiet whoosh of my sweet Singer. I’m pretty sure she needs a name. My Mac is named Maude, so it would only be fitting if my Singer got a cute […]

InstaFriday

Hay-yo folks! This is her new “smile” for the camera – nose scrunch and squint :)   Lemon snuggle blanket for my girl, not quite done, but getting close! Estate sale score – rusted cast iron, ready for some steel wool The best morning companion, she loves helping me get ready for work You say […]

July Goals: Week 4

July Goals – Week 1 – Week 2 – Week 3 CRAFT Create one new craft from start to finish No new crafts this week. But, here are the wool longies I made during Week 3. I entered them in the county fair and won Best of Class and a 1st place ribbon! MEAL PLAN […]

These moments

photo by Amanda May Portrait Art Today I had success. My girl and I laughed together. She is learning to be silly and I cherish the moments where laughter fills the space in my home. She plays peekaboo. She blows zerberts. She looks at me with her sweet, toothy grin and I know everything in […]

July Goals: Week 3

July Goals – Week 1 – Week 2 It took me a bit to get this posted, because I wanted to include a picture of one of my fabulous crafts. I’m letting it go since my goal was to do these things … not necessarily blog about it in a timely manner :) CRAFT Create […]