My wood nymph not yet 2
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Started young
I was going through some old pictures and came across this one.... apparently she started her style very early.
Friday, April 3, 2009
AP and UT
AP= Aunt Penny
UT= Uncle Tom
I have a lot of wonderful memories with them as a child. Life and miles got in the way and I hadn't seen them in almost 20 years. Over the past few years, we have gotten reacquainted with my mom's sister and her husband. My aunt had to have her hip replaced and stayed with my mom for convenience and nursing and that was the start of it. We get packages every so often with goodies and postcards from my Aunt. The kids not-so-patiently wait for the mail to see if there are any "Penny Postcards".
The two of them have become a favorite of my children's, especially Gracie. I know my uncle has a huge soft spot for the wood nymph. A friend of mine took a gorgeous picture of Grace last year and we framed it and gave it to UT. Of course, it had some art work to go with it~ that's when Grace used "UT" for the first time and it stuck.
Gracie and I had a sleepover at AP and UT's house last year. Gracie still talks about it.... the mashed potato picnic, doing work out in the yard, their driveway of rocks. This picture was taken of Gracie and UT during one of our mashed potato picnics. It's one of my all time favorite pictures.
When we left their house after our sleepover, my aunt packed some food for our long drive home. She threw in a spoon for... I think, it was yogurt. Gracie was so thrilled to have a Penny Spoon that she used it for just about every meal. The battle over the spoon started shortly afterward. My mom came to the rescue and produced two more spoons that were given to her in a snack bag for the ride home via AP. So, now there are enough Penny Spoons to go around. Who knew that my aunt trying to get rid of mismatched silverware would turn into precious treasures for my kids.
As children, each of the grandchildren received a bench with our names carved into them, made by UT. I still have mine. Have I mentioned he is an extremely gifted wood worker.... cabinet maker just doesn't do his talents justice. They were each natural wood and gorgeous. Gracie got one........
When word spread that hers was pink, it's didn't go over well. What made her so special that she got to pick the color of hers!? ;)
My aunt and uncle are two very special people. I find them extremely genuine and am at a peace and calm when I am around them. My uncle can come across sometimes very serious. That's why I love this picture of the two of them together. It shows their silliness and love, not only for life but also for each other.
UT= Uncle Tom
I have a lot of wonderful memories with them as a child. Life and miles got in the way and I hadn't seen them in almost 20 years. Over the past few years, we have gotten reacquainted with my mom's sister and her husband. My aunt had to have her hip replaced and stayed with my mom for convenience and nursing and that was the start of it. We get packages every so often with goodies and postcards from my Aunt. The kids not-so-patiently wait for the mail to see if there are any "Penny Postcards".
The two of them have become a favorite of my children's, especially Gracie. I know my uncle has a huge soft spot for the wood nymph. A friend of mine took a gorgeous picture of Grace last year and we framed it and gave it to UT. Of course, it had some art work to go with it~ that's when Grace used "UT" for the first time and it stuck.
Gracie and I had a sleepover at AP and UT's house last year. Gracie still talks about it.... the mashed potato picnic, doing work out in the yard, their driveway of rocks. This picture was taken of Gracie and UT during one of our mashed potato picnics. It's one of my all time favorite pictures.
When we left their house after our sleepover, my aunt packed some food for our long drive home. She threw in a spoon for... I think, it was yogurt. Gracie was so thrilled to have a Penny Spoon that she used it for just about every meal. The battle over the spoon started shortly afterward. My mom came to the rescue and produced two more spoons that were given to her in a snack bag for the ride home via AP. So, now there are enough Penny Spoons to go around. Who knew that my aunt trying to get rid of mismatched silverware would turn into precious treasures for my kids.
As children, each of the grandchildren received a bench with our names carved into them, made by UT. I still have mine. Have I mentioned he is an extremely gifted wood worker.... cabinet maker just doesn't do his talents justice. They were each natural wood and gorgeous. Gracie got one........
When word spread that hers was pink, it's didn't go over well. What made her so special that she got to pick the color of hers!? ;)
My aunt and uncle are two very special people. I find them extremely genuine and am at a peace and calm when I am around them. My uncle can come across sometimes very serious. That's why I love this picture of the two of them together. It shows their silliness and love, not only for life but also for each other.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Hereditary
I think it's kinda sexy when Jim does this...
(He is so dreamy!)
I think it's hysterical that Natalie can do it too.
It's only the one eyebrow they can lift like that!
I find these things terribly interesting. I need to get out more, I know!
All the kids, Jim, and his mom have ,what I call, the "Sun Sneezes". When they get the sun in their eyes, they sneeze repeatedly~ it's usually at least four times!
Cameron and I can touch our tongues to our noses.
My mom and Grace can't roll their tongues.
I don't have a point to this blog... just wanted to post a really cute picture of my husband!
(He is so dreamy!)
I think it's hysterical that Natalie can do it too.
It's only the one eyebrow they can lift like that!
I find these things terribly interesting. I need to get out more, I know!
All the kids, Jim, and his mom have ,what I call, the "Sun Sneezes". When they get the sun in their eyes, they sneeze repeatedly~ it's usually at least four times!
Cameron and I can touch our tongues to our noses.
My mom and Grace can't roll their tongues.
I don't have a point to this blog... just wanted to post a really cute picture of my husband!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
No Joke
This is not an April Fool's joke, people!
It really is me, blogging for the first time in ages. So this means that the not so subtle hints via email, Facebook, and blog comments can end!
So can the threatening phone calls, Mom!
It really is me, blogging for the first time in ages. So this means that the not so subtle hints via email, Facebook, and blog comments can end!
So can the threatening phone calls, Mom!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Fancy Hair
Her teacher must think I'm crazy.
Yes, Grace went to school after she did her own hair and yes, I was okay with it. I was only concerned with the kids being distracted by all the hair "pretties" she had. I guess the only thing Grace was asked is if she did her own hair that morning and it was all by adults.
Fancy hair to go with all her fancy outfits!
Yes, Grace went to school after she did her own hair and yes, I was okay with it. I was only concerned with the kids being distracted by all the hair "pretties" she had. I guess the only thing Grace was asked is if she did her own hair that morning and it was all by adults.
Fancy hair to go with all her fancy outfits!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Ivie
One of Cameron's friends was not able to make it to his birthday party because she fell asleep and her mom did not want to wake her. I was taught never wake a sleeping baby so I totally understand!
Ivie's mom handed me a card for Cameron when we saw them again at preschool. I gave it to Cameron to open when we came home. We read it together and then he threw it down and hid in the closet crying.
He was upset because she spelled his name wrong.
Ivie's mom handed me a card for Cameron when we saw them again at preschool. I gave it to Cameron to open when we came home. We read it together and then he threw it down and hid in the closet crying.
He was upset because she spelled his name wrong.
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