I'M BACK!!!!!

Hey everybody! My computer died on me two weeks ago when I was doing Sydney's science fair project (I'll post pics of it soon), and I've missed you all sooooo much!! I'm so happy to be back that I'm going to give something fun to three of my biggest fans, hahaha! Read the following post for details. :)

Pay It Forward!!

The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. There's a small catch...You knew there would be didn't you? Post this on your blog then come back and leave a comment, telling me you're in. Fun, huh? Remember, only the first 3 comments receive the gift. Let's see who looks at my blog!

Funny Face...

These are just a couple of fun pics I wanted to share from my last group of photos.

When I was taking pictures of Sydneys new haircut (next post) Sadie just had to have her picture taken too, I love how this shot really shows her personality and sassy attitude.

I also love how cute she looks with pigtails in her hair,

it has taken us a little over a year to get to this point!!

And here's my hunka' hunka' burnin love!!

He's too SEXY for his HAIR!!

Syd's 'SASSY' new do!!

Sydney is always bugging me to cut her hair...she likes it short and layered, and I prefer to keep it a little bit longer and less 'grown-up'. Well, I finally gave in (she is 11 now) and we gave her a new do, which of course is darling and totally fits her personality.

I love all the different ways it can be styled.....

I just had to take a pic of the way it flips out in the back, it just makes me want to play with it!

And Syd's personal favorite....pigtails!!

Sydney's Birthday!!

Okay, I'm really, really late in making this post; since Syd's Birthday was clear back on Jan. 22nd, but as I always say, better late than never!

We invited ShayLee(cousin), and her two good friends from school, Ciara and Megan to go swimming at the community pool for a fun little bithday "splash"!!

After swimming we grabbed some pizza and a movie

and went back to our house for some more fun.

Syd isn't much of a cake lover, so instead of baking a Birthday Cake for her we went for a special treat at Cold Stone Creamery with Grammy and Papa(of course I forgot the camera). Then for her little birthday party at Nana's house we had her very favorite...Cheesecake!!
I can't believe how my Angel is growing up, already 11!! She is very independent, and expects perfection in all she does. She usually doesn't give herself near enough credit for all the good, hard work she does...in this sense she is too much like her mother. I know I expect alot of her being the oldest and I'm very sorry to say I don't tell her enough how wonderful of a job she does. I am so proud of the beautiful and talented young lady she is becoming, she's so good to help her little brother and sister when needed and I love to see how Sadie idolizes her. She is such a great big sister and I can see how deeply she loves her family....well sis, I hope you always know how very deeply you are loved as well!!

PMS....

Q: How many women with PMS does it take to change a light bulb?

Woman's Answer: One! ONLY ONE!!!! And do you know WHY? Because no one else in this house knows HOW to change a light bulb! They don't even know that the bulb is BURNED OUT!! They would sit in the dark for THREE DAYS before they figured it out. And, once they figured it out, they wouldn't be able to find the light bulbs despite the fact that they've been in the SAME CABINET for the past 17 YEARS! But if they did, by some miracle of God, actually find them, 2 DAYS LATER, the chair they dragged to stand on to change the STUPID light bulb would STILL BE IN THE SAME SPOT!!!!! AND UNDERNEATH IT WOULD BE THE WRAPPER THE LIGHT BULBS CAME IN!!! BECAUSE NO ONE EVER PICKS UP OR CARRIES OUT THE GARBAGE!!!! IT'S A WONDER WE HAVEN'T ALL SUFFOCATED FROM THE PILES OF GARBAGE THAT ARE A FOOT DEEP THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOUSE!! IT WOULD TAKE AN ARMY TO CLEAN THIS PLACE! AND DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON WHO CHANGES THE TOILET PAPER ROLL !! I'm sorry. What was the question?

Matt's mom put this on her blog and I loved it so much I had to share it with all my friends too...it's so sad, but TRUE!!

Matt's Quilt

...a long time coming!!

I started cutting the squares for this quilt probably eight or more years ago.

And now, TA-DA, it's finally finished!!

I don't know who likes it more, ME or Matt!!

It's sooo soft and warm and heavy, it's practically impossible to NOT fall asleep

when you put it over the top of you.

My Girls' Bedspreads...Finally!!

Okay, so a number of months ago I was working hard on these adorable bedspreads for my girls' beds and a few of my friends asked that I post pictures when they were finished. The bedspreads themselves have been finished for awhile now, but I was still working on pillow shams. I still am planning to make a few decorative pillows to throw into the mix and we still don't have bedskirts for them, but at least you get the idea. It all started when we got new beds set up in their room for them, Sydney got a new full size bed, and Sadie got a daybed. So then I got looking for new bedding that would somewhat match and liven up their room with the boring white walls. I ended up finding an ad on KSL with full size and twin size matching sheet sets from Tommy Hilfiger for $35. I figured I could make them into simple but cute duvet covers, until I talked to my mom about my plans. She just happened to have a full size and a twin size chenille bedspread that her friend was going to throw out, and told me I could use them for the girls' beds. But, with boring white walls, I didn't want just plain white bedding too. So I then got the inspiration I needed from my neighbor friend who makes the cutest quilts with chenille blocks mixed in with her other patterned fabrics. They turned out so cute, I absolutely love them. They add so much spunk and personality to my girls' bedroom, and they love them too!!

Sydneys quilt has a somewhat random pattern to it

(as random as my anal side would allow anyway),

and Sadie's all runs diagonally.

I had so much fun with these quilts that I actually pulled out some denim squares that I cut out to make a quilt for Matt probably eight or more years ago, and got the top all sewn together to give to him for Christmas. I just got the batting and flannel for the back of it last Saturday, so when I get it all finished I'll have to post pics of it too. I can't believe how hooked I've become, I just love creating things, especially for the people I love!!

It's been a whole week!!

Yeah, yeah, I know I've been slacking; nothing much to be posting lately. You all know how it is, Christmas and the Holidays are all over and all we are left with are the January blahs!! I rarely leave the house these days, so I spend most of my days lounging around in my sweats, and you can forget about my hair and make-up getting done!!
So you may be asking yourself..."Just what does she do all day?" And the answer is...facebook!! Aside from all the BIG and little mundane tasks and household chores that require my attention, of course.
Some of my blogger friends are already my friends on facebook, but those of you who have not yet joined, "Get on Board!!" It is so much fun, and even more addicting than blogging (I realize that may not be a good thing, but once you start you just can't stop). I have had so much fun connecting and chatting with old childhood friends, High school friends and new Neighborhood friends, it's the greatest!!
So if you are reading this and you aren't already one of my facebook friends, I'll be expecting a friend request from you soon.
Go to http://facebook.com and get connecting, you won't regret it.

Sledding FUN!!

Saturday afternoon we took the kids sledding at a park not far from home. It was so bitterly cold, but we still happened to enjoy ourselves quite a bit. We really had a great time!

Sydney, Stetson and Shay going together in a triangle train.

Syd and Shay with Sadie laying across their legs.

Stetson heading back up the hill.

Sadie, all on her own.

McCrae loved it!!

He preferred going alone, and wanted to hit every bump.

I even joined in the fun for a couple runs down the hill.