Monday, February 28, 2011
February
February was a big month for Kate. She turned 8, had a visit from Grandma and grandpa Hardy, got baptized, got her ears pierced and just had a whole lot of fun this month. It was such a neat day. Kate was surrounded by friends and family that love her and she felt it and enjoyed the day soooo much. It was fun to watch her. Big thanks to everyone who loves her so much. She's wearing her cousin Jessica's(whom she adores) dress that she wore probably close to 15 yrs ago. That was extra special for her.
I didn't get many pictures but I was able to snap this before of our great friends the Wrights. It's an understatement to say Kate loves this family, they are simply the best. (Jane and Claire and another friend Whitney did all the music at Kate's request, and they did a great job).
Grandma and Grandpa's visit was just a few days but we enjoyed every minute. The kids had so much fun playing games. Jack was always pulling out checkers or Chutes and Ladders to play with Grandpa.
Birthday dinner
This is Lily's look when we say smile, she used to squint and tilt her head so we started telling her to open her eyes and so this is what we get now.
I didn't get many pictures but I was able to snap this before of our great friends the Wrights. It's an understatement to say Kate loves this family, they are simply the best. (Jane and Claire and another friend Whitney did all the music at Kate's request, and they did a great job).
Grandma and Grandpa's visit was just a few days but we enjoyed every minute. The kids had so much fun playing games. Jack was always pulling out checkers or Chutes and Ladders to play with Grandpa. 
Birthday dinner
This is Lily's look when we say smile, she used to squint and tilt her head so we started telling her to open her eyes and so this is what we get now. 
January
January for us brought warmer weather so what else would Jack do but let the bunnies out and lure them around with a carrot. Lily stayed safely on the deck, she is not really a fan of any animal running loose.
We also went to a Brian Regan show and laughed and laughed and laughed telling people about how we laughed. Doesn't he just look like he's funny? It was a great night!
We also went to a Brian Regan show and laughed and laughed and laughed telling people about how we laughed. Doesn't he just look like he's funny? It was a great night! 
Christmas Day
Santa did visit our house this year(We have proof, just keep reading). It was super fun to have G-ma and G-pa Liddell spend the night, it made it so much fun. Here's the morning picture on the stairs...
2 happy remote control drivers. The Strawberry shortcake car is surprisingly fast!
The doll Kate made for Lils, so cute.
And the proof....Kate set up the camera to catch Santa. We have a setting where the camera takes a picture when it detects a smile so she figured we could catch Santa at the tree as he turns around with his jolly grin. He was pretty quick on his feet when he saw the camera light up but this is what she caught.
And just for the record there is a fair amount of this happening these days. {Sigh} Isn't she cute?
2 happy remote control drivers. The Strawberry shortcake car is surprisingly fast!
The doll Kate made for Lils, so cute.
And the proof....Kate set up the camera to catch Santa. We have a setting where the camera takes a picture when it detects a smile so she figured we could catch Santa at the tree as he turns around with his jolly grin. He was pretty quick on his feet when he saw the camera light up but this is what she caught.
And just for the record there is a fair amount of this happening these days. {Sigh} Isn't she cute?
Christmas Eve
We were lucky to have family at our house on Christmas Eve. Lonnie and Peter, Lonnie's parents and Mom and Dad. We sure missed everyone else. It was pretty quiet and we kept expecting more people to arrive. We still had some fun, there was the kid's gift exchange, adult white elephant, Christmas Story, and lots of yummy food.
Love all these women!
The kids before their gift exchange
Somebody scored!
Cute cousins
Enjoying their loot after Grandma's candy/story/game - it was fun!
Watching the parents open the silly ones
I didn't capture all the fun stuff but here's the beauty I found at the thrift store the day before. All the little girls really wanted it although it was kind of creepy. I think Peter ended up taking her home.
Look at how excited Peter is to get a tote bag filled with pieces to an unfinished quilt! (Ray ended up with that in the end!)
Dessert! It's almost Santa time!!!
Love all these women!
The kids before their gift exchange
Somebody scored!
Cute cousins
Enjoying their loot after Grandma's candy/story/game - it was fun!
Watching the parents open the silly ones
I didn't capture all the fun stuff but here's the beauty I found at the thrift store the day before. All the little girls really wanted it although it was kind of creepy. I think Peter ended up taking her home.
Look at how excited Peter is to get a tote bag filled with pieces to an unfinished quilt! (Ray ended up with that in the end!)
Dessert! It's almost Santa time!!!
And of course before getting snug in our beds we ended the night with new Christmas pj's
December fun
Just a few short months ago we were playing in the snow, making Christmas crafts, delivering goodies and dreaming of Santa. A Christmas season is never complete without building gingerbread houses. We had Rapunzel's tower, a race car and a barn covered and filled with gum-drops!
And this was the month of Batman, he made quite a few appearances. Just be sure not to call her Bat-woman because she won't stand for it, she is BATMAN !
Just a little of the snow-filled fun we had. Snowmen in the front yard and there was just enough in the back to build a slide off the deck.
And this was the month of Batman, he made quite a few appearances. Just be sure not to call her Bat-woman because she won't stand for it, she is BATMAN !
Just a little of the snow-filled fun we had. Snowmen in the front yard and there was just enough in the back to build a slide off the deck.
And the best pose I could capture in front of that picked up at a lot around the corner pine-smelling beauty!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Going Private
So the day has finally come that I am making the ol' bloggity blog private. I really was going to quit blogging all together but my big sis kicked and screamed while telling me she can't go a day without seeing my kids so instead I will take the plunge and go private. I know I'll lose some readers but since there really aren't that many of you here with me anyways I think we will all survive. Okey dokey, so I guess I will make it private in a few days and I think I know who reads this but if you want to make sure you get an invite send me an email or comment and I'll be sure to include your email.
And next up, Christmas did visit our house this year and it's about time I get the pictures off our camera so that will be my next post in the land of private blogs. And then a few pics of Jack playing basketball, started coaching him last night and it was oh so fun! 5 year olds dribbling a basketball is a sight to see!
And next up, Christmas did visit our house this year and it's about time I get the pictures off our camera so that will be my next post in the land of private blogs. And then a few pics of Jack playing basketball, started coaching him last night and it was oh so fun! 5 year olds dribbling a basketball is a sight to see!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
A Handmade Christmas
I have fond memories of going to the craft store each Dec with my mom and picking something out I could make for the sibling whose name I drew that year.In fact Christopher you still owe me a refill of pb cups for the cookie jar you made me or is it me that owes you??? So keeping with tradition each of our kids will be giving something handmade to each other. Here are a few ideas I thought were worth passing on. Christmas is only a week away but that's plenty of time.
This first one is something that Kate is going to make for Jack. Here's where I found it and where you can see the tutorial (says they shoot 15-20ft). Kate is also going to make a paper target and a bag or box to keep it all in.
And here is what Jack is going to make Kate. It fits an 18" doll. And of course we'll have to make some cute bedding to go with it. Here is where you can find this tutorial.
Sometime earlier in the year I found a wooden checker board at the thrift store and thought it would be perfect for Jack. He loves playing games so he's getting a personalized checkers set with his face on little wooden discs. If you don't have a gameboard you can make one like this one.Like so many other families we always open pj's on Christmas eve. I also like to give something snuggly like slippers, blanket or stuffed animals. They don't need any of those things this year so I'm going to give them each a fun pillow. Here is where you can find the pillow below. I am going attempt the alphabet for Lily but probably their names for Jack and Kate. 
Here's another pillow that is a bit less sewing. THIS is where you can find the tutorial. I've never done freezer paper painting and this just might be the time to try it. 
Kate decided her gift to Lily would be a homemade doll. She drew an outline on fabric, cut and sewed it up, added hair and is going to make some clothes. I'll add a picture when she's finished, I think it'll be Lily's favorite thing this year.
Here's another pillow that is a bit less sewing. THIS is where you can find the tutorial. I've never done freezer paper painting and this just might be the time to try it. 
Kate decided her gift to Lily would be a homemade doll. She drew an outline on fabric, cut and sewed it up, added hair and is going to make some clothes. I'll add a picture when she's finished, I think it'll be Lily's favorite thing this year.There are hundreds of great ideas out there but you can go to Nie Nie Dialogues to see her 5 days of handmade Christmas where she reviewed TONS of gifts, it's a great place to start.
I hope you make something for someone this year, just because! Now get busy, I know I will be!
Have your kids written their letter to Santa? If not, check THIS out. I thought it was so cute I designed one similar for our kids. One night we were all at Gma's when the doorbell rang and on the doorstep there was a package stamped "delivered by Elf #64" and a poem from Santa basically telling the kids he's been watching and he'd love to get a letter from them. there was a letter, envelope and label for each of the kids.
I wouldn't want to just copy that cute idea and put it for free online (that seems wrong) but for family and friends I'll email it to you to print out if you're interested let me know.
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