One More Day

Hey Guys!

Just a reminder that if you are wanting to get anything for our SUPER FUN Craft Night...I need your orders by TOMORROW!

I am so excited to see you guys!

Crafty Goodness

Last month my friend, Jaylee, had this awesome idea and hosted her own "Super Saturday" type craft night. So being the crazy person I am...my friend Anna and I decided to do the same thing. Rather than blasting an email out to all my friends, I thought I would just post it on here. There is lots of variety, and some really great crafts...you might even be able to check off some christmas gifts. Plus it will give you an excuse to come see me!! :o) Let me know if you are interested.

Crafty Goodness!
Friday, November 20, 2009
at my house

6pm until whenever!

We are also making it a potluck dinner so bring something yummy to share.

I know this doesn't give you alot of time, but I need the orders by THIS Friday, November 13th...that way we can get the supplies needed for the crafts. Some crafts have everything provided and others you need to bring things...so read carefully.

Tutu - no cost to us, but you need to bring the supplies below

Bring these supplies

4 total yards of tulle (up to 4 colors)
no roll elastic cut to the waist size of your tutu recipient
1 yard of coordinating 1 inch ribbon
scissors (optional)
Ruler (optional)

Santa Plate - $8 for entire craft or $7 vinyl only

(If you bring your own plate...make sure it is 9 inches in diameter)
(craft provided by http://fromhandstohome.blogspot.com)

Triple Frame Wall Hanging - $13 for whole craft or $6 vinyl onlyNov./Dec Blocks - $12.00

Blocks are double sided (one for Thanksgiving & Christmas)

(craft is also from http://fromhandstohome.blogspot.com)/Marshmallow Gun - $2.00 Foam Sword - $1.85Swarovski Crystal Tennis Bracelet
$6.00 for adult sized
$4.50 for child sized
Choose what color: Pink, Blue, Black, or Red

All items are provided Birthday Board $12.00
(Idea is similar to this birthday board found on etsy.com)

We provide black, brown and white paint
Each board comes with 10 clothes pins to write each birthday on.

Please specify if you want BIRTHDAYS or _____________ FAMILY
Also the font you would like 1,2 or 3
And White or Black vinyl

YOU NEED TO BRING
Ribbon for each month- 12 feet of grosgrain ribbon (either two colors or all one color)
Ribbon for Hanging- 2 1/2 feet of grosgrain ribbon
1 sheet of scrapbook paper (optional)
Choose your fontHarvest Blocks - $12.00

(all items provided by http://fromhandstohome.blogspot.com)

So lots and lots to choose from. Hopefully it gives you enough of an excuse to come on over. Even if you don't want to make anything...you are welcome to come! It should be a fun filled night!

Little Miss Syd

Who would have thought that preschool would come so soon for this adorable girl of mine. It has been fun getting into the routine of school for Sydney. She loves feeling 'important' like Caden with her very own backpack, and own set of friends. There was definately no wiping the grin off of her face that day.

And So It Begins...

My Dearest Caden,

Only two short months ago, you began a journey. This journey will consume the majority of your childhood, and at times you will love it. Other times you will be counting down the days for it to be over.

Part of me wondered how I would feel the day I dropped you off for the first time. Was I going to be one of those Mom's with tears streaming down my face because you were leaving me for the day? I have to say there was a bit of sadness, but no tears. For me, it is so great to watch you grow. Yes, I know it means that sooner than later you will be leaving me for good, but there is so much joy that can be found knowing that you are thriving. It has taken a bit of time getting used to you being gone for so long, but you are having so much fun.

I loved being there that first day before the bell rang. You had got yourself all ready early that morning. You had picked out a Spiderman backpack, and Spiderman Lunch bag...so naturally you wanted to wear your Spiderman shirt (you even tried to get Spiderman shoes, but I am a mean mom, and didn't like them...so I made you pick different ones, sorry). The shirt was a little small, but I didn't want to ruin your excitement, so I just went with it.
When we arrived at the school you ran to the playground, and played while I watched. I couldn't believe that you were actually going to be a Kindergartener! Soon, it was time to line up to go inside for class. I wondered if we were going to have a repeat of last year. I know you are one of the oldest in the class, but I didn't want you to feel like you totally stood out. It was nice to see that alot of the boys had caught up! I am sure you will always be one of the tallest in your class, but atleast you don't tower over everyone anymore. Before I knew it you guys were heading inside. I stood and watched as you walked away...never looking back. My heart had little tugs halfway throughout the day when I usually was picking you up at your old school...yet you still had a few more hours left before I would see you again.
It is strange knowing that for the next 12 years someone else will be part of your life more than I am. I just hope you know that I am thinking about you every hour of the day. There are times I wish I could just set up a camera in your classroom...just so I could peek in on you. You are a wonderful boy. So full of life. I am thankful that I am your mother, and will be by your side throughout this journey of learning.

Oh...By the way...School makes you really tired :o)

Blog Vomit

You know when you are sick to your stomach. That feeling and urge to vomit is almost constant. You go to the porcelain throne time and time again...and nothing. Sometimes it is so frustrating because you know if you just threw up, you will begin to feel better.

That is how the past multiple months have been for me and blogging. So many times throughout my day to day activities I would be thinking up a post in my head. Mentally I would document exactly what I wanted to write. Then I would come to the computer, and my mind would go blank. After months of that...I have so many different things that I needed to write about that it has been overwhelming.

So I have finally done it....I 'vomited' all over my blog. This blog is essentially for my own record, but if you would like to read about some of what has been going on in my head over the past six months...here are the links.
The kids in their Easter Best
My Brother got married!
Little Red Riding Hood...the musical
The BEST music program EVER!
Sometimes I want to live in Utah
The joys of hosting BUNKO
My Solo Day in LONDON
Some FuNnY Art!
Our LAST day in LONDON
Missing Motherhood
Shawn's Disneyland Birthday
A Primary Hoe Down
"Traveling Tots"
Grapes with 'company' aka spider!!!!
My NEW haircut (technically it is now a month old :o)
Whew!!! I feel alot better now!