Field Day Of The Past 2010.

We had such a fun Saturday at Field Days of the Past ... it's the first time we've stayed all day. Whew ... we had alot of fun things to experience ... so here goes!


We always watch the tractor pulls first. It's a fun way to start our day and we have fair food for lunch while we enjoy the pulls.


Isn't he getting big? It's so hard to believe this is Griffin's 6th time to enjoy Field Days!


Griffin LOVES the big slide ... he road it half a dozen times.


Mike and Griffin always ride the ferris wheel together ... it's a tradition. They are way up top in the yellow car.


When the boys were on the ferris wheel Griffin kept telling Mike he wanted to ride the above ride next. So, they did. He's a very adventurous boy. Well ... let's just say it's the one and only time our little guy wanted to ride it. We saw several friends after they rode it and he would point to the ride and say "That is not a good ride, it's scary". It was a good learning experience. =)


Griffin liked the Fun House too ... he said it was like doing Wipeout!


Riding high in the airplane.


Griffin loves dragons ... and he enjoyed riding the Dragon Roller Coaster.


The boys riding the Bumper Cars!


Just have to share this picture of an antique John Deere ice cream maker. Cool huh?


They had this antique wagon filled with corn kernals the kids could play in.


Riding a horse ... giddy on up!


One of the many fun hands-on exhibits was this one by The Cowboy from The Cowboy Church. The kids could brand a piece of wood with his help.


His final branded product ... we plan to frame it and put it in his bedroom.


There are so many fun exhibits, rides and things to do. This was one of my favorite decorations.

What a fun day ... can't wait until next year!

Richmond Mommy Make Over ~ Please Vote For Me!

Hello Friends ...

I am so very excited to share with you I am self nominated to possibly be chosen for a Richmond Mommy Makeover by richmondmom.com!



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Time For Paper Piecing!

Now that Griffin is in kindergarten I have time to be creative!

Fall is just around the corner so I have pumpkins and fall leaves on my mind.

Today I've added the first Pumpkin Teddy Bear Basket of the season to my Ebay store.


This is the version using the bow for a girl. The bow is included however it is not attached in case you would like the teddy bear to be a boy.


Here's the boy version without the bow.

You can find this cute paper piecing in my Ebay store. I am starting it in the auction listing at only one penny!

CLICK HERE FOR MY EBAY STORE

Take care ...

43 Today.

Today I turn 43 years old.

This is a birthday I have looked forward to for as long as I can remember.
At least for all of my adult life.

Other birthday in no way can hold a candle (figuratively speaking) to this one.

You see today I am 43.
The same age my mother was when she died.
I was 8 ... almost 9 ... exactly a week after she died.

43.
So young.
With a family.
A full life to still live.

I've always felt if I can just reach this 43rd birthday then I have in some way succeeded.

Today I succeeded.

I am so happy to be a wife, a mother, a sister and a daughter.

I have a very happy and long life to live.
I will do that in YOUR honor Momma.
I love you.

You Have WHAT In Your Nose?!?

This adorable little guy gave me a pretty big scare last night ...


At bedtime Griffin started sneezing and I asked him if he was okay. He said "No Mommy I have a rock in my nose". I thought he might have a build up in his nose and might need to blow it to release what he was calling "the rock" in his nose. I went to get him a kleenex and some medicine and he came running in the kitchen and once again said "Mommy I have a rock in my nose". I said do you really have a rock in your nose? He said yes.

I looked in his nose and didn't see anything. He was being pretty persistent about it so I got my handy dandy flashlight out and looked inside his nose. At first I didn't see anything but I had him put his head way back and looked. Sure enough there was something in his nose. I freaked out. I truly did not know what to do.

Of course one of my first questions was how on earth did you get a rock in your nose? It was on my shoe Mommy and I took it off and put it in my nose.

When did you put it in your nose? When I was in the classroom.

Did you tell your teacher you put a rock in your nose? Yes, I told Mrs (no name) and she said "OH".

So ... I was thinking we were going to have to have it surgerically removed. Then, I started thinking a bit more rationally. How are we going to get this rock out of his nose.

I told him I was going to hold the other side of his nostril closed and I needed him to blow his nose as hard as he could. It worked! Rock came out.


I took this picture of him holding the rock up to his nose this afternoon. The chocolate on his lips is from the ice cream sandwich he had just enjoyed.

The rock was between 1/4" and 1/2" big. It's huge! How he got it in his nose I just can't figure out. It's even bigger than MY nostril. I just can't imagine what could have happened over night while he was sleeping if he had not told me.

I've communicated with his teacher at school and we've cleared up the misunderstanding of the situation. He did tell the assistant teacher in his classroom that he had a rock in his nose. He blew his nose and she looked and didn't see anything. She thought it was taken care of because he didn't say anything else. That's all she could have done. I just wish he had been more persistent about saying "No, really I *do* have a rock in my nose".

I'm telling you ... this was one scary situation.

I'm just glad it's over and he's okay.

All About Me ~ Griffin's Project.

Griffin received his first kindergarten homework assignment ...


The assignment is called "All About Me". His teacher sent home a sweet ME cutout and he was to add things that he enjoyes.

So we looked at pictures and thought of things he likes and I printed them out for him.


He then took his scissors and cut out the pictures and placed them around the ME page. He kind of went a little overboard with the pictures ... but that's okay.


He is so proud of his homework project ... he took it into school this morning.



Here's a better look at some of his current favorite things ... airplanes, cupcakes, popsicles, Legos, Transformers, Star Wars, apples, the color orange, playing t-ball, playing soccer, swinging , riding in the buggy with daddy, John Deere combines, doing art projects and his absolutely favorite thing? Orca whales!

It was so much fun watching him express himself ...

Hello!

It's hard to believe it's been more than a week since my last post.

I'll be honest I just haven't felt much like being on the computer lately.

After being sick with pneumonia for over two weeks and actually sick a week before that, I decided to take the week before Griffin started kindergarten off to be with him.

Last week he began kindergarten and he loves it. He's adjusting to going to school Monday - Friday. And I am too. I miss him ... alot!

This morning after dropping him off at school I missed him right away. I can hardly wait to get him off the bus this afternoon and do something FUN together!

In the mean time I'm trying to find my way. Figure out my new schedule and what I want to do. I am going to be creative and create new things but lately I just haven't felt very creative. This morning I am sitting down to the computer to catch up on emails and get pending orders organized and hopefully that creative bug will bite so I can get caught up.

Wishing you a great day ...

About His First Day Of Kindergarten

Griffin had a great first day of kindergarten. At first he would tell me nothing about his day but when we were outside playing he shared, then at bath time he shared more and then finally at bedtime he shared the most. It's going to be a GREAT school year!

First Day Of Kindergarten.

Today is Griffin's first day of Kindergarten ...


He was very excited to go to school this morning.

Mike, Grandma and I took him to school and he was a champ.

I'm looking forward to hearing about his day at school when he gets home this afternoon.

I'm such a proud Mommy!

Busch Gardens ~ Virginia

We enjoyed a fun filled day at Busch Gardens with Keisha and Darius.

This was our first trip to Busch Gardens here in Virginia.

It was wonderful.


Sesame Street is the theme throughout the children's area.


The boys on the first ride of the day ...


... then on to the next!


They have this great water area ... the boys cooled down and enjoyed it.


Love this picture of Griffin and Darius on the dragon boat ride.


Of course meeting some of the characters was great fun too ... here the boys are meeting the very flirty Zoe.


And it's the red dude himself ... Elmo!


If there is an airplane ride around you know Griffin is going to want to ride it!


I can't remember the name of this ride ... it's the first time I've seen a ride where the kids lay on their tummy.


After a long, hot, fun-filled day ... it's time for a final picture and a relaxing ride home.

Keisha and Darius thank you for inviting us ... we had a GREAT time!

Piggy Houses.

It feels good to feel good again. After being sick with pneumonia for over two weeks I'm feeling alot better!

Last Friday was the first day I felt well enough to really do anything.

Griffin was SO ready to have a playdate. First up we met friends at Chic-Fil-A for lunch and then we came back to our house for some playtime.


We took a buggy ride down to the fields and the boys wanted to get out and run, run, run!


Our friend Carol introduced the term "piggy houses" to us. They are actually hay bales however piggy houses sounds much more whimsical. Here Griffin is getting up close and personal with a piggy house.


Of course he wanted to get on top too ...

We only have one more week of summer vacation before Griffin begins kindergarten. We are delighted to have a fun filled week planned!

MIA.

I've been MIA from my blog this past week because I've been a bit under the weather.

I was sick all week with a cold and feeling pretty bad.

I started feeling a little better mid-week but on Friday when I still wasn't feeling good I decided to go to the doctor.

I have pneumonia.
Can you believe that?
Pneumonia.

So ... I am taking my meds, coughing alot, and taking it easy.

Keeping my fingers this clears up quickly.

He's My Inspiration.

When I became a mother five years ago my life changed completely.

I had new responsibilites and a tiny little being to take care of.

There were alot of lessons learned on my part, scheduling changes and certainly alot of learning by doing.

Over these five years I have learned so many things from our son. He inspires me daily to be a better person. To be more patient. To have fun. To be the best Mommy I can be to him.


Griffin is the most amazing little boy. He's bright. He's funny. He's sweet. He's kind. He's smart. He's creative.

He *IS* my inspiration.

Give him a popsicle and a swing and he could be happy for hours.


Not only does he inspire me in my everyday life ... he also inspires my creative side. You can see "Griffin" in almost everything I make.

Thank you God for giving me the best gift you could give ... our wonderful son.

He's a blessing and he's my heart.

A Walk Outside.

I thought I would share a little walk through our yard to see what's blooming right now ...


All three crepe myrtles are HUGE ... with lots of blooms!


I'm so excited to share my homegrown sunflower with you. The sunflower is my all time favorite flower! Earlier this spring Griffin and I planted sunflower seeds and they have finally started to flower!


Well looky there little tomato plant ... you finally decided to give us some fruit. Again we planted these early spring and they are just beginning to grow. Our neighbors have been sharing their tomato harvest (thank you W&C). Maybe we'll be able to share with them soon. Can't wait to make a batch of homemade salsa.


We thought this was a weed growing down near the burn pile. And it actually may be a weed ... however ... let's take a closer look.


The flowers on this weed or plant or whatever it is are absolutely beautiful!


Our butterfly bush is full of purple flowers and gorgeous butterflies. There must have been two dozen butterflies on the bush but when I went to take a picture they would move.

I hope you enjoyed a little walk through our yard ...