Birthdays

Yesterday was my birthday. Those who know me know I hate birthdays. I don't like the attention, I don't like getting older, and I'm usually in a grumpy mood. But I wanted to show everyone what I got for my birthday (which I bought myself because my husband just doesn't know what I want). Anyway I've been wanting these for awhile so this gave me the excuse to just get them. (And the good this is they are not expensive at all). There are a few sites that sell these but this is the sight I liked the best, had the cutest items and the best prices. Take a look at the pictures I got off the internet and see what you think. These are great ideas for births, anniversaries, or any occasion really. They are personal and cute. I got 3 charms. One of my daughters name and birthdate, one of me and roger's name and year married, and one of just my first name intial. Here is the website to take a look at all their products. underhercharm.co


roger did do something..... he got me flowers

Hobby Part II

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These are two of my other projects I just finished. I can't really take credit for the family craft because it was a kit that you just put together but it's really cute so I had to get it. The Halloween one I thought of all by myself. It was really easy too. Just some wood, acrylic paint and some scrapbook paper and stickers. You too can make these projects!

My New Hobby

Ok, everyone needs a hobby. So I decided my new hobby is to make crafty things for my home. I've always wanted to be the "Martha Stewart" type, but alas I have fallen drastically short. I don't even put up a single decoration for any holiday. (What kind of a monster am I?) But, now that I have a kid I think it is time to get cutesy and start to make crafts that our family can enjoy year after year. Now, when I first started this endeavor I thought, hey, this will be fun, help me to do something for myself, and it will be cheaper than just going out and buying a bunch of decorations. Oh no my friends, I was sadly mistaken. These projects are freaking expensive. I'm going to have to put myself on a craft budget! (As I'm saying this I have 3 other projects in the works as we speak!) So anyway this is my "attempt" at a halloween craft which I actually stole the idea from the scrapbook store Pebbles in my Pocket because I don't really have a creative bone in my body so I have to use others ideas for my own. Well, with a lot of hard work, running around to 3 different stores, and hours of sweat this is my final accomplishment. I think it's pretty cute.

Goofy Kid

My child is crazy. She has really gotten fun and in the past 2 months. She is really mobile, running around like a crazy person. She likes to get into anything and everything she can get her little hands on. She has started to imitate us on certain things like brushing teeth, combing hair, putting things in my hair, and she can make monkey and lion sounds when she sees their pictures. She is an on the go little toddler now. She also loves our dogs to death and waves hello to them in the morning when she wakes up, she tries to lay on them (but they don't like it) and gives them kisses. She has started to dance to music (well, she stomps her feet really fast if you call that dancing). She loves books, balls, and shoes, she knows a few things in sign language, and loves to eat. She loves all animals, especially dogs and cats, and she likes this stuffed boar (pig) head we have hanging in our garage, which she wants to touch every time we go to get into the car. She is a good little kid and I'm lucky to be her mommy.

Play Time at Gymboree

I have been feeling kind of guilty because I felt that I wasn't getting Clover the playtime and socialization with other kids that she needed. We hang out once in awhile with other friends that have kids, but not on a regular basis and it's mostly just me and Clover hanging out at home all the time. So... I decided it was time to get out and find something to do (I wish I would have thought about this much sooner). I checked into my local gymboree studio and we went to two free classes, Gym time and Music to see what it was all about. Clover's first experience with all the kids, parents, loud music and all the activities was a bit overwhelming, but I think she enjoyed it and we signed up for a once a week music class. Hopefully we will make some friends and Clover will get the playtime she deserves. It's a good time and I encourage everyone to check it out.