Wordless Wednesday

Girlie things

I got to make some little girl birthday gifts lately and sewing for girls is different than sewing for boys. It is extremely overwhelming in all of the fabric/pattern choices..I am used to jon jons, shorts, or pants and gingham, solid, or stripes! But I must say...ruffles are kinda fun!

Apron for Claire to go with her slice and bake cookie set

Outfit for Avery

Girlie things

I got to make

Great Weekend

The weekend was fabulous! It was perfect weather and we got to spend it with some of our favorite people. We got to eat some delicious food too! I'm not sure who enjoyed the weekend more...us or Bishop!

Friday we got in late to Kozy but that didn't stop the boys from playing..they were SO excited to see each other. It is so awesome that they play so well together. I'm not sure what we'd do if they didn't!

Saturday morning we went to the St. Patty's day kids parade and festival. I'll just say that it did not live up to my expectations. At least not for Bishop's age. He was too small for most of the games and rides and I had expected a bigger "parade" than kids walking in a circle.  He did get to see some snakes and turtles so he was a happy boy. And we got to see a bunch of drunk people dressed in green at 10:00 in the morning at we passed by the parade route to get to the kiddie part (since we had no idea where to park or where we were going). That was interesting!  Nonethless, it was a beautiful day so I don't know how it couldn't be enjoyed!

Then I got to go to Target! Thank you Leon for being such a fabulous husband and driving around for an hour and a half so I could shop while Bishop slept.

Then it was on to Avery's birthday party. Bishop is still not a big daredevil when it comes to sliding, but that is just fine by me. He does like to jump in the bouncy part.  But, he would prefer to dig in the dirt honestly. I guess that makes it a little cheaper on me! We won't be renting one for his birthday just yet but he had a great time...even if he had to be pushed down the slide :)

Then the rest of the weekend was spend with our BFF's. Watching the boys play is about the funniest and most precious things ever. They are so funny. I usually have no idea what they are talking about but they seem to know. They rarely fight which makes things a lot easier for us. They have a moment here and there which is to be expected out of 2 year olds, but nothing major. We even got to play with sweet Hill (or Will as Bishop re-named him) Saturday night.

We were all sad to leave...but only 1 month until we see them again!

Wordless Wednesday

iPhone

Don't you just love the iPhone? There are so many times that I can't take my camera...or I forget my camera...or I forget memory card...or I forgot to charge the battery. You get the idea, right? Most of the time I never even do anything with the pics but I thought I would post some...seems like the thing to do.

He loves to go look at uncle Steve's horses every time we go to Granna's. He acts like he wants to ride the horses, but I think he loves the idea more than anything. He would probably freak out if you tried to get him to actually ride it. 

He has the idea that he wants to "Ride horse" at the mall also. It never happens. What he means is "I want to ride BEHIND the horses in the sleigh, not actually ON the horse." And, that is fine by me. No need to be a daredevil. 

Not much this kid likes more than cookies!

Please do not call the authorities...he only "drove daddy's truck" a few feet. But he loved it! And, I'm pretty sure his daddy did too.

Having a picnic in the park with daddy

Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, dinosaurs! They are everywhere in my house. He loves them. LOVES them! Thanks Aunt Heather!

He loves brushing his teeth almost as much as cookies...but not quite. 

I forgot his hat....he wanted to ride "tractor"...it was cold...and he had an ear infection. So we improvised. And, I love my little romanian. 

Waiting on daddy to build a fire

Loves the park! Who doesn't?

I used to ride these when I was little! 

(they are kinda scary looking!)

Entertaining himself while waiting for our Saturday morning pancakes. 

Oatmeal with mommy on the back porch. 

Sharing ice cream with my favorite curly head. 

The Big 3.0.

I think I'm still in denial. I don't really usually get upset about birthdays but 30 hurt a little more than I thought it would. I just don't feel 30 and I don't feel like my parents should have a 30 year old, ya know?  But it happened whether I wanted it to or not and it really wasn't all that bad. Even though my weekend plans were shot, we had a great time on my actual birthday before the sickness started. It was PERFECT weather and what better way to spend it than with my 2 favorite boys at the zoo!

And sorry in advance for photo overload. You would think by the 200 pics that I had gone on a week long vacation. Nope, just a day trip to the zoo.

Wait a second..what are we doing?

"C'mon momma"

Snack time

His absolute favorite animal. He is still talking about the seals a week and a half later. 

Me: What did you see at zoo?

B: Seals

Me: Ok, what else did you see?

B: Seals swimming in the water. Oh no, where did seals go?

Me: Ok, you saw the seals swimming in the water...anything else..how about monkeys?

B: No, see animals at zoo....giraffes, elephants, zebras.....and seals. 

Love. Him. To. Pieces. 

"Oh no...Where seals go?"

And, no zoo trip would be complete without a stop by the playground...

I warned there were a lot of pictures. 

I really can't think of a better place to be at 30! I am really not sure where I thought I would be, but I have been blessed beyond belief over the past 30 years....especially the past few :)