Opinions, Please!

Okay. For those three of you that actually read this, I need your opinions. I saw this neat idea for a dress on Pinterest. It was going to be easy, with few stitches. I picked out this really neat material and got started. Since it was a silky material, it required a little more work than just a cotton. I finished it, and I LOVE IT! There is a sash that wraps around a high waist and can tie in a bow. It is cinched at the shoulders. It comes all the way to the floor (LOVE!).

Problem is, I intended to make a dress to wear to school to teach in. Though this is extremely comfortable, I think it might be a little much! Now I can't figure out where to wear it, other than a wedding or fancy dinner! Can I wear this on a regular school day? Can I wear it to Open House in a few weeks? Can I wear it to church? Help!!!

Sorry for the blur, but you get the picture!

VBS 2012

Yeah, I know I'm a little late here, but this summer has been PACKED and CRAZY! I can't believe I am down to only 2 full weeks until I have to go back!

We'll take a little trip back to one month ago. VBS. We'll just say that time was crazy. I had just gotten back from my parents' house for a week visit with Cutter. We had swim lessons, and I had JURY DUTY! That's a whole post in itself!

I love VBS. I love what I do and can't think of any other job I'd rather do. I work with the BEST people there, and in no need for extra hands because we have so many. The little ones make me smile so much!

These are some of my favorites from that week, at least of the pictures I took.



We had SO MANY babies! Michelle & Co. did a GREAT job!



Again, SO MANY toddlers! It takes BRAVE souls to conquer this group!

I LOVE all of the faces in this one!

Kim = Best Activities EVER!

Speaking of faces, how could you NOT be excited when you see her?

All I can say is that he gets it honest!

Too cute!

E E, as Cutter says was such a doll!

Baby Piper, not so much a baby anymore!

I LOVE this little face!

Not so much coloring as hoarding all of the crayons.

He FINALLY smiled! Otherwise, he'd just look at someone and judge them!

Whew! Another year done!

Diaper Drama, Volume VII

So, this really isn't a diaper drama, since there was no diaper involved. Yep. Little Man pooed in the tub. Lucky for this mama, his dada was on duty at that time. Upon realization, it was too late. Mama took Little Man to the other shower to clean him up while dada took over with heavy duty chemicals. Needless to say, dada might pay better attention to the ongoings in the bathtub. At least it might not be so bad next time!

VBS- Then and Now

I just wanted to see how much he's grown in the past year- WOW!

He's not my baby anymore!

VBS 2011

VBS 2012

Boys of Summer

These boys make me so ready for a summer of fun and relaxation! I cannot wait for days in the sprinklers and pool. For trips to the zoo and walks in the park to feed the ducks. For eating watermelon and catching fireflies on cool nights. For fireworks. For homemade ice cream. For popsicles. For cook-outs. For hugs and kisses and every minute possible with the loves of my life!

Diaper Drama, Volume V&VI

V: Scene- Early/Mid March. Cutter has a fever virus. No other symptoms at all. Chris and I are splitting work days. I work mornings, Chris works afternoons. This way, we're not burning all hours and days we have. Wednesday afternoon, I'm on shift with him. He lays down for his nap, and he is TIRED. His fever picks up so I put him down in just a tshirt and diaper to keep him cooler. After 4 hours, he is still sleeping. 15 minutes later, he is SCREECHING at the top of his lungs for me. I open the door and realize why. It STINKS in there. I turn on a light, and it hits the fan. Not literally, but I realize why he is still shrieking. Diaper is no longer on him, but under his feet. There is poo EVERYWHERE. Mostly on him. I try wipes, but those do nothing at this point. I have to stand him in the tub, while he screams the whole time. After finally cleaning him up, he just lays on me with the biggest sigh of relief. But my job is far from done! I have to wash sheets, mattress pads, bumper pads, stuffed animals, blankets, clothes and pacis. By the time I am done, #1 lesson learned. ALWAYS put short on top, or duct tape it closed!

VI: Poor Chris. I hope he never reads these! Time #2, changing a stank. I'm on the phone with a neighbor when he starts screaming. Chris, not Cutter. Instead of swapping places and finishing the job, I just bring him a trash can while I continue with my neighbor. Needless to say, the trash can was put to great use, child lay dirty on the changing table with one hand on him to hold in place, and I cannot breathe because of laughing so hard! Lesson learned- go when Chris calls. It might not end well! (Yes, child did get changed and was not harmed in the process.)

Mama's Day

I love my life. There is no greater blessing to me than to be called "Mama". Whether it's from a crib being yelled for me to come get him, playing in the house and coming to show me a toy, or clinging to my legs sreaming it as I try to cook dinner, I love it. To be able to raise him, teach him new things, and the excitement I feel when I see he has learned sometime new. Each day brings another wonder. So this Mother's Day, I am blessed. I am Mama.

I would not be the mother I am today without the influence of my own mother. I am blessed to have a wonderful Christian woman as the example I now try to follow. Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Love you!