I was lax with my picture taking this year. I only took about a dozen pictures this Christmas (not including pictures of my craft projects). Typically my family feels like they're being followed by the paparazzi because I'm taking so many pictures. I'm not sure what was wrong this year. I just wasn't feeling it. . .
I did manage to get a few pics tho:
I love that G has tears in her eyes in every picture. She was so grateful for everything that she cried. The girls each only got 3 presents from mom and dad (including the American Girl dolls they got from Santa). G got a camera from mom and dad, and a photo album from her sister. She took lots of pictures - and most of them are better than you would expect from a 7-year-old. Maybe that is why I didn't feel like I needed to take any.
We've all had the stomach flu too - G and daddy were taken out on Christmas Day (second year of a tradition that I do not want to continue) and Bryn and I a couple of days later.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
second try
Thursday, December 22, 2011
the angry elmo and lop-sided monkey
So, I know that i used to be a better blogger. But I sorta got sick of the bloggy one-upmanship mentality where it felt like everyone was trying to prove that they were the funniest person alive, that their kids were the cutest, their husband was the hottest, and their life was the best. And I am not saying that I am above all of that - I totally fell into the "keeping up with the bloggers" category too.
In my attempt to prove that I am SOOO not that person, I present to you two of my recent craft FAILS:
Fail #1 - the ugly elmo hat. it started as an attempt to make angry birds beanies as christmas gifts. well intentioned? yes. well executed? no. Hell NO. The beanie itself is great. The face notsomuch. The eyes are too big and the eyebrows too cartoony. Time to unpick and try again. At least the model is cute.
Fail #2 - the lop-sided monkey. I'll admit that this was a failed attempt. At least the socks were only $1. I blame pinterest and a poorly worded tutorial. None of this was my fault at all. I did not make the mouth waaay too small. And I did not sew the legs unevenly - the sock was simply more stretchy on one side . . .
This is one for the trash pile. I bought sock monkeys from Target (my 5 year old is kind of addicted to sock monkeys. . .) and i will not be attempting to make my own again.
In my attempt to prove that I am SOOO not that person, I present to you two of my recent craft FAILS:
Fail #1 - the ugly elmo hat. it started as an attempt to make angry birds beanies as christmas gifts. well intentioned? yes. well executed? no. Hell NO. The beanie itself is great. The face notsomuch. The eyes are too big and the eyebrows too cartoony. Time to unpick and try again. At least the model is cute.
Fail #2 - the lop-sided monkey. I'll admit that this was a failed attempt. At least the socks were only $1. I blame pinterest and a poorly worded tutorial. None of this was my fault at all. I did not make the mouth waaay too small. And I did not sew the legs unevenly - the sock was simply more stretchy on one side . . .
This is one for the trash pile. I bought sock monkeys from Target (my 5 year old is kind of addicted to sock monkeys. . .) and i will not be attempting to make my own again.
Monday, December 12, 2011
hats!!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
more pinterest inspiration - cute crochet hat
So, I found an adorable crochet hat on Pinterest. Unfortunately, the site is in Dutch (at least I think its Dutch . . .I can't read it anyway). So, I improvised. I think i want to add a cute crocheted flower on the side, but I like it. It is a little tighter than I would like - I need to figure out how to loosen the tension when I crochet. Does it surprise anyone that someone as high-strung as me even crochets tightly? Wait . . . don't answer that.
Anyway, here's the hat:The model is pretty cute too.
Anyway, here's the hat:The model is pretty cute too.
Friday, November 18, 2011
inspired by pinterest - Christmas ornament wreath
Pinterest is an addiction. Lest anyone think I just sit around and pin things to my board all day, I thought I would post a project I completed, inspired by one that I found on that site: a fun christmas ornament wreath
And a silly insect-girl.
I raided the dollar store, and $10 dollars later, I had my supplies.
I made a hanger out of crafting wire, and wrapped the styrofoam in green garland. I was having so much fun, that there are no pictures to show the process. But it was pretty simple - just a lot of hot glue and patience.
And a silly insect-girl.
I raided the dollar store, and $10 dollars later, I had my supplies.
I made a hanger out of crafting wire, and wrapped the styrofoam in green garland. I was having so much fun, that there are no pictures to show the process. But it was pretty simple - just a lot of hot glue and patience.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
NEWS!!
Yes, I'm pretty much MIA in the blogging world. I am around, and recently returned from a trip to Hawaii. Here's a teaser:
I do plan a real post (or series of posts) hopefully soon. Hawaii is magical.
I also completed my first triathalon. It was "just" a sprint, but I ROCKED it, and I'm pretty darn proud. Hopefully an update on that will follow soon.
Lastly, I'm starting a new diet and weightloss blog, which may seem laughable, considering my recent blogging track record. I'm trying to get myself in bikini-body shape by next summer, and hoping a blog will help keep me on track.
I do plan a real post (or series of posts) hopefully soon. Hawaii is magical.
I also completed my first triathalon. It was "just" a sprint, but I ROCKED it, and I'm pretty darn proud. Hopefully an update on that will follow soon.
Lastly, I'm starting a new diet and weightloss blog, which may seem laughable, considering my recent blogging track record. I'm trying to get myself in bikini-body shape by next summer, and hoping a blog will help keep me on track.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Weekend getaway
Sunday, May 01, 2011
G is seven!
I can't believe I have a seven year-old. She is so big and so grown up. She really is such a good girl - she's polite, obedient, and really tries hard to always do her best. She's reading way above her grade level, and is great at math too. She shows a strong interest in geography, and loves to learn about different people and places. She's also athletic - right now she is in precompetition level gymnastics, dance, and soccer. And in her "spare" time she loves to ride her bike. She's a great sister, and loves Bryn soo much. Of course, we love her soo much too. She's a great girl, and I'm lucky to be her mommy.
For her birthday, she asked for an iPod touch, a cell phone, and a skate board. She got the skate board, and spent several hours on it learning to ride.
I also made her a rag quilt for her bed:
And my very first fondant cake. It looks like my first.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
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