it's that time again!

It's that time again! The annual Modern Economy Online Sale is tomorrow at 9am {pacific time}. If you sign up for the mailing list, you get access 1 hour early. Can anyone guess what I'll be doing at 8am?

$3 bliss

I found something yesterday that gave me peace and quiet for more than 20 minutes. And it only cost $3.

While scouring Target for art supplies I happened upon these markers, specially made for drawing on glass {while still non-toxic and washable, unlike dryerase}. Emma gets incredibly bored in the car and so running errands is generally exhausting. I opened up that box as soon as we hit the car, and the entire time we were driving I didn't hear a peep from her. Except perhaps to tell me she was drawing a pink dinosaur. Glorious.

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.