Maddie said, "gramma and grampa, sometimes life is like a fairy tale."
"Why do you say that?" grampa asked.
"Well, we didn't think we had jelly and then we did. It's like a fairy tale...everything turned out good in the end."
i love that kid
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
life is like a fairy tale
Maci wanted a jelly "samich" tonight. I told her I wasn't sure I had any jelly. Amber went to the fridge and there, on the second shelf, was some grape jelly. Yay, Maci was in luck.
Maddie said, "gramma and grampa, sometimes life is like a fairy tale."
"Why do you say that?" grampa asked.
"Well, we didn't think we had jelly and then we did. It's like a fairy tale...everything turned out good in the end."
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Maddie said, "gramma and grampa, sometimes life is like a fairy tale."
"Why do you say that?" grampa asked.
"Well, we didn't think we had jelly and then we did. It's like a fairy tale...everything turned out good in the end."
♥
Friday, January 27, 2012
just what the doctor ordered
We've all been sick around here for the past week...cough, fever, aches, headache...and, as usual, big M is all about making you feel better. Last night she hand delivered a special get well painting.
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just what I needed
thank you!
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Monday, January 23, 2012
today's the day
On this day two years ago, Shelby and Mike were married.
Here are some of my favorite photos from that day...
Shelby and Amber having a spa morning...three of the cutest flower girls ever {Maddie, Maci and Lily}, and my two beautiful daughters on one of the happiest days of my life.
Look at Maci's curls. As we arrived at the airport earlier that week, we watched as her hair shrunk into tight corkscrew curls. Funny what a LOT of humdity can do!
And these are my favorite photos of the wedding and reception...Maddie letting the sand sift through her fingers, Dave with Shelby and the girlies, Amber holding Maci, the pile of sandals on the beach, the guys at the reception and the beautiful terrace setting where the reception was held.
What a beautiful wedding...
remember what falling in love felt like...
and, most importantly, always respect each other.
Here are some of my favorite photos from that day...
Shelby and Amber having a spa morning...three of the cutest flower girls ever {Maddie, Maci and Lily}, and my two beautiful daughters on one of the happiest days of my life.
Look at Maci's curls. As we arrived at the airport earlier that week, we watched as her hair shrunk into tight corkscrew curls. Funny what a LOT of humdity can do!
And these are my favorite photos of the wedding and reception...Maddie letting the sand sift through her fingers, Dave with Shelby and the girlies, Amber holding Maci, the pile of sandals on the beach, the guys at the reception and the beautiful terrace setting where the reception was held.
What a beautiful wedding...
Always put each other first...
remember what falling in love felt like...
and, most importantly, always respect each other.
Happy Anniversary!
May your marriage be blessed with love to last a lifetime.
♥
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
princess birthday party
Monday was Martin Luther King day which meant I had the day off so I asked if my girlies could come for part of the day. They arrived bright and early and they brought their portable Princess chest. Now, when they got it for Christmas and I saw all the bajillion pieces, I thought there was no way anyone would put all those pieces together! I was wrong. Mommy and the girls spent one day putting all the little pieces where they belonged and the end result was pretty awesome.
First, this is the mood miss Maci came in. She was craaanky and all she wanted was to have anything Maddie had.
This is the Playmobil Princess birthday party set. It has two sides that open up so both girls could play with it at the same time.
See all those roses? Bows? Garland? The feather in the prince's hat? His sword? Each tiny piece had to be put together!
Good thing my girlies have patience! But I think this is an adorable set and they love playing with it.
First, this is the mood miss Maci came in. She was craaanky and all she wanted was to have anything Maddie had.
Luckily, Maddie was in a little better mood.
This is the Playmobil Princess birthday party set. It has two sides that open up so both girls could play with it at the same time.
Maddie played on the outside...
and Maci played on the inside...
See all those roses? Bows? Garland? The feather in the prince's hat? His sword? Each tiny piece had to be put together!
Good thing my girlies have patience! But I think this is an adorable set and they love playing with it.
When you're all done, you just close up the sides and carry it by the handle on top!
♥Monday, January 16, 2012
thank you, Britta!
On Christmas Day we had a few more gifts to open. These were from Britta. She sent so many gifts...
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Britta, thank you for everything. You have no idea how much we miss you. xoxo
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
make a wish
One of Maddie's Christmas gifts was a bracelet making kit. I immediately invited Maddie over for a bracelet making day! I love doing that kind of stuff! So, on New Year's Day, Maddie came over and we decided we'd first have lunch and then we'd start our bracelets. The plan was that she would make one and I would make one.
Well, making our first bracelet was hard! There were square and circle foam "patterns" with slits to put your yarn. We had to measure out the yarn and then place it strategically on the foam pattern. And then it was time to start making the bracelet. I criss-crossed the yarn while Maddie watched and then she did it. Sometimes in the beginning we'd have to go back and re-do what she did but she did it!
And it ONLY TOOK FIVE HOURS! Seriously!
Needless to say, we only made once bracelet but now that we've done one, the next ones will be easy. There are so many patterns we can make and I do believe we made the hardest one!
Here's her pattern. Initially, this was supposed to be for mommy...purple, pink, black and silver. By the time we got done, we found the bracelet wasn't long enough so it ended up being Maddie's bracelet.
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I was really glad to find that Maddie loved doing it. She's gonna be a crafty girl. And she's a patient girl. Patience is the name of the game, you know!
And here is her bracelet two weeks later! It's still holding strong. She made a wish and when the bracelet falls off, she is hoping her wish comes true!
♥
Well, making our first bracelet was hard! There were square and circle foam "patterns" with slits to put your yarn. We had to measure out the yarn and then place it strategically on the foam pattern. And then it was time to start making the bracelet. I criss-crossed the yarn while Maddie watched and then she did it. Sometimes in the beginning we'd have to go back and re-do what she did but she did it!
And it ONLY TOOK FIVE HOURS! Seriously!
Needless to say, we only made once bracelet but now that we've done one, the next ones will be easy. There are so many patterns we can make and I do believe we made the hardest one!
Here's her pattern. Initially, this was supposed to be for mommy...purple, pink, black and silver. By the time we got done, we found the bracelet wasn't long enough so it ended up being Maddie's bracelet.
\I was really glad to find that Maddie loved doing it. She's gonna be a crafty girl. And she's a patient girl. Patience is the name of the game, you know!
And here is her bracelet two weeks later! It's still holding strong. She made a wish and when the bracelet falls off, she is hoping her wish comes true!
♥
Friday, January 13, 2012
a Kelly Rae Christmas
There was only one thing I asked for for Christmas. Anything Kelly Rae.
And then, just before Christmas, Kelly Rae announced she was selling out her online store and it would close soon. I secretly hoped someone saw her announcement. I think I sent her email to at least one of my family members... hint, hint...time is running out!
Well, imagine my surprise when I opened Dave's gift. Inside were FIVE, count'em, FIVE Kelly Rae frames! Needless to say, I was thrilled. But the REAL story was that when Mr Waittilthelastminute tried to order online, he couldn't. He waited too long. So, with the help of one of his little elves (Amber), they contacted Kelly Rae. Yes, she still had some items. So Dave told her how much he wanted to spend and Kelly Rae's assistant said she'd take care of it. She picked out what she thought I would like and shipped it. So... as I was opening my gift, everyone else was on the edge of their seats waiting to see what I got, too!
I love Kelly Rae. I wish I was 30 and she was my best friend :) That's how much I love her! There is not one thing she has in her collection that I simply do not love! And now, she is coming out with a home decor line... omy...you should see the couch!
Anyway, here are my frames!
And then I opened Shelby's gift and I LOVED IT... it was a Kelly Rae memory box. It was full of photos of my favorite little man!
Thank you...thank you...thank you!
♥
And then, just before Christmas, Kelly Rae announced she was selling out her online store and it would close soon. I secretly hoped someone saw her announcement. I think I sent her email to at least one of my family members... hint, hint...time is running out!
Well, imagine my surprise when I opened Dave's gift. Inside were FIVE, count'em, FIVE Kelly Rae frames! Needless to say, I was thrilled. But the REAL story was that when Mr Waittilthelastminute tried to order online, he couldn't. He waited too long. So, with the help of one of his little elves (Amber), they contacted Kelly Rae. Yes, she still had some items. So Dave told her how much he wanted to spend and Kelly Rae's assistant said she'd take care of it. She picked out what she thought I would like and shipped it. So... as I was opening my gift, everyone else was on the edge of their seats waiting to see what I got, too!
I love Kelly Rae. I wish I was 30 and she was my best friend :) That's how much I love her! There is not one thing she has in her collection that I simply do not love! And now, she is coming out with a home decor line... omy...you should see the couch!
Anyway, here are my frames!
And then I opened Shelby's gift and I LOVED IT... it was a Kelly Rae memory box. It was full of photos of my favorite little man!
And the best part of this is that is little Luke's hand clutching my necklace.
Thank you...thank you...thank you!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
gifts for my sweet things
Baby Luke got the cuddliest gifts this Christmas. Our gift to our grandkids for their first Christmas has always been a 'my first chair.' This year they had a sherpa cover and, oh boy, is it ever soft! Luke loved it. As it turned out, Luke's auntie Andra got him the same chair with a different cover. I took my chair back and just gave him the cover so momma has an extra cover.
Luke's other gift was his little rocking lamb. We wanted to get him a rocking pony in the worst way but it was only available online and I absolutely refuse to pay PBK shipping fees! I think he is a bit small for the rocking lamb but it won't be long til he's riding it "yee haw" just like Maci rode hers.
I have never given Legos a second thought until this year. Amber mentioned that Maci loves playing on the Lego table at the library so I started taking notice. This is the Lego table we got for the girls...mainly Maci... and, boy, did this gramma have fun putting the house together!
Miss Maddie is all grown up this year. My gift to her was a refurbished jewelry box. This wasn't just any jewelry box! It was her mommy's jewelry box. Here it is when I first started....
and here it is all done!
Maddie also got an ipod shuffle from Uncle Mike and Aunt Shelby. Shelb said Mike has wanted to get her one for a long time and she finally thought she might be old enough. Well, Maddie opened it and said, "Am I old enough for this?" I think the answer was 'yes.' Maddie listened to it all night long.
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Luke's other gift was his little rocking lamb. We wanted to get him a rocking pony in the worst way but it was only available online and I absolutely refuse to pay PBK shipping fees! I think he is a bit small for the rocking lamb but it won't be long til he's riding it "yee haw" just like Maci rode hers.
I have never given Legos a second thought until this year. Amber mentioned that Maci loves playing on the Lego table at the library so I started taking notice. This is the Lego table we got for the girls...mainly Maci... and, boy, did this gramma have fun putting the house together!
Miss Maddie is all grown up this year. My gift to her was a refurbished jewelry box. This wasn't just any jewelry box! It was her mommy's jewelry box. Here it is when I first started....
and here it is all done!
Maddie also got an ipod shuffle from Uncle Mike and Aunt Shelby. Shelb said Mike has wanted to get her one for a long time and she finally thought she might be old enough. Well, Maddie opened it and said, "Am I old enough for this?" I think the answer was 'yes.' Maddie listened to it all night long.
♥
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
my baby is 30!
I find it amazing how your children can grow up right before your eyes. I have loved watching my youngest grow up and bring two of the most precious things into this world, our M&m's. And I'm so proud of the mother she has become.
I know turning 30 has a sort of stigma to it. If only we could know at 30 what we know at 50...or 56 :) Age is only a number. I remember turning 30 but I don't believe it was as traumatic as turning 40. By the time I turned 50, I didn't care anymore. Just give 30 a chance, Amber. I think you'll like it!
I know turning 30 has a sort of stigma to it. If only we could know at 30 what we know at 50...or 56 :) Age is only a number. I remember turning 30 but I don't believe it was as traumatic as turning 40. By the time I turned 50, I didn't care anymore. Just give 30 a chance, Amber. I think you'll like it!
The birthday girl and her beautiful girlies...
Amber, this is my wish for you...and I believe it was my wish for you last year, too...
Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.
For Christmas, I made my girls "lucky stars." Lucky stars are strips of paper on which a message is written and then the strips are folded and shaped into stars.
I made each of my girls 52 stars..one for each week for the next year.
Amber opened her first star this week. It said "I wish you love."
Happy birthday, Amber
♥love, mom
p.s. this post wouldn't be complete without a little Maddie story. The girls are coming here for supper tonight. I asked Amber what she wanted. She said tater-tot casserole. Well, when Maddie was here last weekend, I said,"your mommy said she wants tater-tot casserole for her birthday supper but I don't think that's a very special meal, do you?" Maddie said, "tacos, mommy loves tacos. I don't like tacos but I would eat them for mommy's birthday." love her. So we're having tater-tot casserole AND tacos. yum.
p.s. this post wouldn't be complete without a little Maddie story. The girls are coming here for supper tonight. I asked Amber what she wanted. She said tater-tot casserole. Well, when Maddie was here last weekend, I said,"your mommy said she wants tater-tot casserole for her birthday supper but I don't think that's a very special meal, do you?" Maddie said, "tacos, mommy loves tacos. I don't like tacos but I would eat them for mommy's birthday." love her. So we're having tater-tot casserole AND tacos. yum.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
my mommy's birthday
Today is my mom's 75th Birthday!
I don't think she looks like she's 75!
I don't think she looks like she's 75!
\♪♫ happy birthday to you ♪♫
♫♪ happy birthday to you ♫♪
♫♪ happy birthday dear grandma Wanda ♫♪
♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! ♪♫
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