darling....

On this last day of summer vacation {for our family} I'll leave you with a few quotes from my darling 2 year old.

E: Carrots scare me

M:You mean parrots

E: Oh yea, parrots

E: I love Quesadilla! (she means IKEA)

E: {Speaking about 4 week old Ashlyn} I take the baby for a BIG walk. Where's the leash?

E: No talking! You're a horse!

E: {Playing dollhouse with Ashlyn} I'm the mommy & the sister. Here Ashlyn you can be the toilet!

Keep track of all your family's funny moments with this easy tip we picked up from Dave's Aunt Cindy: Put up some type of notepad and pen on the refridgerator. Every time someone says something funny or noteworthy anyone who can write will be able to record it easily - and you'll have the memory forever!

know your colors

Came accross a fabulous idea for the little ones today on one of my favorite blogs, Angry Chicken. This could work for any kids learning colors, or just as a nature/art project.

step 1: collect paint samples

step 2: glue samples in book

step 3: find objects outdoors to match colors (glue by color)

an envelope glued to the back holds extra paint samples!

Check out the blog. Amy Karol is crazy talented. I adore her sewing books, and easy-to-follow tutorials! All pictures are from Amy Karol.

perfect day

I got to spend some quality time with little Ashlyn this afternoon. We went outside to play and I got some adorable pics of her. It was probably time too... poor 2nd child not nearly as many pictures of her as Emma at the same age!

It was a perfectly relaxing summer day. We even went out to dinner with Dave's parents and there was NO crying or whining! Just when it couldn't get any better, we got a call from our realtor... we got a house. Not just any house, but my favorite one of all we've looked at! Praise the LORD! He is so good and knows how to give perfect gifts to His children!

this young house

No time today... check out this awesome blog I found while trying not to daydream about the house we currently have an offer on... This Young House. Do you think I can get them to help me once we finally move in?

Crafty

When I was a kid, I really didn't like arts and crafts. Somehow, wrapping yarn around popsicle sticks, or watercoloring didn't hold the same appeal for me as playing outside with the dogs, or going on wild imaginary adventures with my friends. My 2 year-old, Emma, however loves everything crafty. She would paint the walls with crayon and paint if I let her. while searching for some artsy entertainment for the two of us, I stumbled across this site, Craft Gossip. It's full of literally thousands of fantastic ideas for creative crafts (complete with tutorials on how to accomplish them!). Here is just a sampling of what you'll find when you visit - and you really should!
How to make a dust ruffle for a crib here.

these sweet little treats here.or this fun gift-box-band here.

beans

The long summer days seem to have gotten to me. We've been so wrapped up in looking for a house (and it's been SUPER frustrating) that I haven't blogged all summer! Well, I'm hoping to take my mind off the housing market, and do some relaxing with these last couple of weeks!

Our church is having VBS (Vacation Bible School) next week, and I signed up to make bean bags for one of the games. Just look what an awesome idea I found for them while browsing through Ohdeedoh.

I am SO making these this afternoon (if Ashlyn ever gets to sleep). They're perfect for teaching letters, or just to look pretty! Even the little ones can participate in filling the bags. Tutorial here at yet another amazing blog, Little Blue Boo.