Tuesday, November 25, 2008

There's a Reindeer at our house

Anyone in the mood for a funny Mason story, I hope so because I have a very funny one. Okay so over the last week or so Mason has really been into reindeer. I don't know where this came from but one day while at Target, he spotted these reindeer antlers in the dollar section. During that trip I didn't purchase them, but a couple days later we returned to get them (He has his dads ability to talk about something non stop until he gets it). 
After getting them I realized that the antlers were now going to take the place of "his googles!" Yes these antlers were that special. This is how I came to that conclusion:
#1. They come everywhere with us. While at Korger grocery shopping we got A LOT of comments. "Oh look at the little reindeer," and "Oh if it ain't Rudolph himself"
#2. One night, in the middle of the night, Mason came into our room because 
he was scared. I walked him back to his room and he franticly asked me where his antlers were. I told him we would find them in the morning. At this point Tanner woke up so I took him in the other room to feed him. When I took Tanner back into the room I look over at Mason and what did I see, his antlers on his head and him sound asleep. Apparently he found them himself because he needed them right then.
#3. He falls asleep with them on in the middle of the day 
Yes these antlers are quiet special!!

So the Reindeer/Rudolph obsession continues. On Saturday Mason comes running into me and says "Mom, will you tape these bells to my arm?" I didn't think much of it and taped them on then went about what I was doing. 
A few minutes later he comes running back in and says  "Mom, tape this to my nose." I look over and had to hold back the laughter. He hands me this RED round wooded block that goes to this stacking toy of Tanners

{The Red one isn't there because it is on his nose}
Of course I had to tape it to his head, he was just to excited about it. Now not only does he have the antlers, and the bells, but the red nose too!!!
So after I taped it on, he went in the other room and a couple of minutes later I could tell he was getting frustrated. I went in to see what was wrong and he was mad because the nose wouldn't stay taped to his head (he thinks tape is suppose to fix everything). I told him I would attach string to it and then we could tie it around his head. That worked much better.

And to end on, one last funny reindeer comment by Mason. Drew was watching a football game on TV the other day and Mason was in the room playing. The announcer on TV said something about Blitzing the ball. Mason's head shot up and he started shouting..."He just said Blitzen, dad the man on TV just said Blitzen, he's one of the Reindeer." 
We have not stopped laughing about that one since!!

So if you come to our house you are bound to see one of Santa's Reindeers walking around the house, if it isn't Mason it is Tanner or Drew or I (he makes us all be one of them. His favorites are Rudolph (of course) and Prancer.)

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Want to win FREE Christmas Cards???

So anyone interested in winning some of my photo Christmas Cards??? Just go here! 30 Handmade days is featuring me on her blog and is doing a give away. All you have to do is comment and say what card design is your favorite!! She will pick the winner on Monday Nov. 17th, so hop on over and drop a comment. Good Luck to you all!!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

It's Autumn Time It's Autumn Time...

Or at least it WAS!! Last week we had some seriously nice fall time weather. I am talking 70's, the perfect weather to go outside and play and feel totally comfortable, not to hot, not to cold. But the weather has taken a turn for the worst. It has all the sudden turn really cold. Here are a few pictures from the park that I took last week. It was such a beautiful day and the trees looked gorgeous. Such vibrate colors. 

Fun in the Leaves
Stroller buddies!!
Macy and Tanner

Thanksgiving Countdown

So here is the Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar that I have been working on. I got the idea from good old Pottery Barn, but of course couldn't pay $70 for it, so what is the first thing I thought, I will just make one myself. Here is the finished product...

In each pocket I slipped one of these blank cards in and everyday we all write down something we are thankful for. It has been fun listening to all the things Mason has come up with.
After I had already made these I came across something someone else had done that was similar, but in each of the pockets they had activities to do that showed gratitude. I think that is what we will do for next year. Here is the list if anyone wants to have it for next year or maybe even start now. Just click here.
 There are some very cute ideas!! 

Friday, November 7, 2008

Sweet Baby Lilly

This last week we got to meet our sweet little niece/cousin for the first time. Megan and Lilly came down to visit us from Buffalo while Drews parents were here. We had so much fun with everyone, and especially LOVED holding and cuddling and squeezing that cute little thing. Lilly is now 5 weeks old and so ity bity and lovable. Thanks for coming to see us everyone. My boys love having visitors come see us at our house. And that Lilly, as Mason would say "Sure is Choot!"

Do you think I could get at least ONE shot with them all happy and cooperating... YA RIGHT!
{Isn't she the sweetest thing}

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Christmas Cards are Available

Just wanted to let everybody know that I now have Christmas Cards available for purchase. Just Click HERE to view them. The Holidays are coming fast, find the perfect card to send to your friends and family and get them ordered today. It will be one thing to check off your list!!!


Here is a preview of one of the Designs to Choose from!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Meet...

{BATMAN and ROBIN}
Hope everyone has a fun Halloween
FROM: our little SuPer HerOs!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Projects Projects and more Projects!!

I guess you could say I have been in the project mode. Here are a few fun things I have been working on...

A fun fabric stuffed pumpkin... find the Tutorial on how to make it HERE
These Scrappy Owl trick-or-treat bags for the boys to gather all their candy in. Find out how to make them HERE
This fun Celebrate Sign to hang up for birthdays. A Few friends and I got together and made these fun little signs. 
We had to do a Thankful one to hang up for Thanksgiving!!

And here is a peak at a project that is not yet finished, but will be soon. Stay tuned for the finished Product!!

Fun with Cousins

Here are a few pictures from our trip down to Nashville about a month ago. These are my cousins, but they are closer to my kids in age. Mason loves playing with them and loves their fun playroom. My mom and grandma were their while my uncle and aunt went on a business trip. It was so fun to see them and just hang out!

{Rachel . Rhys . Holden . Tanner . Mason}
{Four Generations}

{Rachel . Rhys . Holden . Mason}

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Picking pumpkins at Huber Farms

Good Times at HUBER FARMS! We made our annual trip to huber farms to pick us that perfect pumpkin. Mason was totally looking forward to this and the trip did disappoint. We had so much fun! We also picked apples while we were there, then I made us a yummy apple pie. (Sounds so fallish ).

all the boys, aren't they Handsome!
The whole group: The Carters . The Steels . The Broadbents . The Wells