First Grade ~ Almost Over!

I can hardly believe our baby only has a day and a half left of first grade.

It has truly been a wonderful year.

He was blessed with a terrific teacher, Mrs. Stacey.
He has grown so much this year academically and socially.

I am just so very proud of our very sweet, smart, funny and unique 7-year-old.

We love you Griffin Michael ... you bring joy and happiness to our lives each and every day.

Outdoor Shower!

With two active dogs in the house it has become all too apparent we needed a way to bathe them outside.

The water out of the water hose is waaaay too cold for that ... so Mike created an outdoor shower for us with both hot and cold water!



I am always in awe of Mike's ability to create whatever we need for our home.

I enjoyed watching him at Home Depot picking this and that out knowing he had a plan in mind



All of the pieces looked pretty confusing to me ... it was like a puzzle.

I can tell you bathing the boys on Monday was actually quite fun ... I got soaked ... with warm water and it was okay.

Summer Is Almost Here!

aaaaaah ~ summer is almost here!

Please take the time this weekend to give thanks and remember the past & present armed forces for fighting to give us the freedoms we have.

On a personal note thank you to my brother-in-law Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Glave for your many years of service in the Marines.

Be sure to check out this Monday's "Today Show".

The Quantico Marine Corps Party Band (of which Kevin is a member/leader) is performing at the start of the 4th hour with Kathy Lee and Hoda.

Teacher Appreciation Gift.

It is Teacher Appreciation Week ... we've put together a photo album for Griffin's teacher to say thank you. Each child wrote a thank you note, a single word to describe her or they drew a picture. Then we put their creation along with their picture in a sweet little photo album. This is Griffin's page. The kids will present it to her tomorrow morning.

STEM Day at GES.

Had a great morning with Griffin and his class during the STEAM program. {Science Technology Engineering Art Math} The children were assigned a task to create a community with various recyclables. The assignments varied slightly with the grade levels. Griffin's class created a community that included a hotel, school, bank, fire station, hospital, police station and YMCA. Each building had to be something the community needed. The buildings had to have doors, windows and a foundation. The children enjoyed this very much! This is a picture of their community.

Congratulations Mike!

The University of South Florida (USF) Alumni News has recognized Mike's recent achievement!



We are very, very proud of you Michael ... way to go!

Mike - USF Recognition

The University of South Florida (USF) Alumni News has recognized Mike's recent achievement! We are so very proud of him!

Just Because.

Thought I would share this picture today ... just because he's so cute!


Taken at Holly Hawk Farms. Blog post coming soon. =)

Self Inflicted Part.

That my friend, is a self inflicted part. I can't believe he just did that with me sitting right beside him!

Cupcake Toppers!

In addition to bakers twine, paper embellishments, confetti and favor tags are you aware I also offer handmade cupcake toppers in my shop?

This is a set of 40 I made for a terrific customer the other day


You can see find these and many more fun designs in my Cupcake Toppers & Party Picks section of my shop www.missymadeit.com.

They make a great addition to any celebratory occasion!

You can use them as cupcake toppers, party or food picks!

Soggy Waffles.

I made Griffin blueberry waffles for breakfast this morning.

Normally I add a little butter, cinnamon and Splenda to them.

Dry, if you will.


Not the waffles I made. Just a random image I could find. They look yummy don't they?

This morning I decided to top them with syrup instead.

Griffin took one look at them and said "Mommy, Mrs. Stacey says we should never eat soggy waffles".

That's right, he used a class lesson against me.

Never Eat Soggy Waffles - NESW for map directions.

That just made me laugh.

Needless to say the waffles went in the trash and we started all over again.

Missy Made It! ~ Bakers Twine Give-A-Way!

I've always had a love for bakers twine ... and recently it's become a bit of an obsession.

I am having a super fun give-a-way over on My Facebook Page this weekend!

I am giving away ten yards each of the colors shown to ONE person!



To be eligible just follow these steps.

1. Visit my blog (which you already have if you are reading this!)

2. Follow my blog (just click on the link to the left to follow)

3. Visit my FB page and comment on the post there
http://www.facebook.com/missymadeit"

4. Share the give-a-way on your FB page with your friends!

Easy peasy.

I will announce the winner on my FB page on Monday, April 16th!

Also ... if you would like to visit my shop Missy Made It! I am offering a 10% off your entire purchase coupon this weekend. Use coupon code MMITENPERCENTOFF at checkout to receive your discount.

Dear God.

Three Lakes Park.

We had such a fun day at Three Lakes Park with the Hall family.

Me And G.

It's rare I get a picture of Griffin and me together as I am usually the one behind the camera.

The other day we were working in the yard and then took a break on the porch. Mike snapped this picture of us together.


But, here's the true story ...

{I can't believe I'm sharing this}


Mike actually tried to get a picture of Griffin, Jasper, Oliver and me. Well, Jazzy and Ollie would not fully participate. And, well ... just look at what I'm wearing. My torn up, paint covered sweat pants and my stained from working in the yard shirt.

All it took was a little photo editing and waaaalaaaa ... the first photo in which I was happy to share. =)

Happy 17 Years Of Marriage.

On Friday Mike and I celebrated 27 years of togetherness. We started dating waaaay back in 1985 when we were seniors in high school.

Well, today we are celebrating 17 years of marriage!

That's right people April 8, 1995 we became Mr. and Mrs.


My bridesmaid Robin gave us this beautiful hand painted sign on our wedding day.

It has adorned our house since the day it was given.

Not only is it our wedding anniversary ... it's also Easter Sunday!

Please take the time to remember what this day is truly about.

Happy Day!

27 Years!

Celebrating 27 years of togetherness today ...


Mike ... I love you to infinity and beyond!

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up.

Today in Griffin's class their assignment was to dress up like what they want to be when they grow up.

Griffin wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up.

Well, a paleontologist AND an engineer that builds robots like his Dad and a treasure hunter and a night guard at the museum.

He has big plans for his future!!


This is what he wore to school today. I made the vest and he decorated it. Those are his Harry Potter glasses. The hat belongs to Daddy ... it's an Indiana Jones hat from Disney World that Mike has had for years. And the fossil he's holding his Pop & Nana sent him for Christmas. It's a mosasaur fossil and it is 60 millions years old (and yes it's real!)

Last night when he was doing the written part of his assignment he said "Mommy I know how to spell paleontologist" ...


Phonetically it's correct ... I think he did pretty well.

He was super excited to go to school today and share everything he knows about being a paleontologist.

I Am. Griffin's Mommy.

This little guy brings pure joy to my life.

Those beautiful brown eyes.
The long eye lashes.
The freckles sprinkled over his nose.
That sweet, toothless smile.


I will always and forever be Griffin's Mommy.

It always makes me happy when I'm walking through the halls at his school and kids will say "Hello Griffin's Mommy".

{sigh}

That's a name I am proud to own and one I will answer to for the rest of my life.

Griffin, it's because of {you} I can be called Griffin's Mommy.

I love you.