Category Archives: Friends

Jan 9

Afternoon at the Park

As Thade was leaving preschool today, his best friend’s Mom asked if we were planning on going to the park this afternoon… I thought that sounded like a great idea, and the weather was perfect for the kiddos to spend an afternoon out of the house. We decided to meet after lunch, and Thade and Dylan couldn’t wait to go!

All of the boys had a blast playing in the park and enjoying the unseasonably warm weather. Dylan was a little tired after spending the afternoon at the park, so I bet he takes an extra long nap today.

Dec 10

Finally, I Get To Make a Dress

This month I have had a few cool sewing gigs come my way, so my sewing machine has been extra busy. Last week a friend asked me if I would help create a dress inspired by Miss Patty Cake for her daughter who is turning 5. I thought the outfit sounded like a lot of fun to sew, and I finally get to make a dress.

Once the pattern was just right, I spent about 3 days working on the dress, when Dylan would take his afternoon nap. Once the dress was finished I couldn’t stop there, it needed something else.

I made a little purse too. I think that with a super cute dress, you just have to have a bag that matches.

Nov 22

Girl’s Night

Yesterday Shaunna hosted a Girl’s Night out for the Mommies, and it was just what I needed. We all had so much fun staying up late, talking, and watching movies. It was great too, I got a little break from the kiddos, the giant piles of laundry, and icky-land. The boy’s had fun hanging out with Dad too.

We all brought along snacks, and there was a ton of yummy desserts. I was lucky enough to bring home some of Shaunna’s Chocolate Banana Cake, in exchange for a plate of Chocolate Fudge. I think that’s a pretty good trade.

We all had so much fun, and Shaunna is amazing hostess. I can’t wait for the next Girl’s Night!

Oct 29

Halloween Park Party

I think we are definitely getting the use out of the Halloween Costumes this year… Yesterday Shaunna and I met at the park to go to a Halloween Park Party. It was a little chilly, but our kids had a blast.

Shaunna wanted to get a picture of all of the boys together, so we tried our best to snap as many pictures as we could, as quickly as we could.

With three busy boys running around, that task was a little tricky.

Since it was a little late, and I was feeling a lot of lazy, I decided to run through the drive thru and pick up Taco Bell for Dinner. The boys were thrilled, they love Nachos. I wasn’t too thrilled though, I had to clean up messy Dylan after dinner.

Oct 15

Another Day of Ickiness

Today was Firefighter day at Preschool, and Thade couldn’t wait to go! He still had a little cough, but he really wanted to be at school to meet Sparky the Dalmatian, a local Firefighter, and tour a Firetruck, but the day fell short. About 20 minutes after I dropped him off at school I received a phone call from his teacher that Thade was sick, and I needed to come and get him, quickly. Poor little Thade was in tears when I picked him up from school, he was so sad that he would be missing out on Firefighter Day.

You’ve probably already guessed it, we all have the Cold/Flu again, and this time it has gotten all of us. James was home so sick yesterday, and Dylan was in the beginning stages of coming down with the Cold/Flu. Today the Flu found me once more, and I’m miserable once again.

This afternoon I put Dylan for his nap, and I hoped that maybe he would take a nice long nap, so I could rest a little too. Thade is still a little on the wonky side, so he was happy to crash out on the big comfy chair with Mommy. I think I napped for about 2 hours, and I woke up just in time.

At 3:00 p.m., Thade heard a knock at the door, and then he started hopping around yelling “Shaunna’s here, Shaunna’s here!”

Our dear friend Shaunna, had dropped by to bring us Brownies, Fruit Juices, a very sweet  get well card, and a book for me to borrow. She is just too sweet, I really appreciate all of the treats, and Thade was super happy to see tasty homemade brownies.

Somehow she knew that Dylan was in need of Apple Juice (his favorite) and the Orange Juice really helped my sore throat. Thanks again Shaunna, we love you!

So tonight we are going to take it easy, and I’m hoping to call it an early evening. I already have dinner made, thanks to the freezer, and Hot Vegetable Soup is calling my name. I’m ready to go jump in bed and watch the Season Finale of Project Runway, and get some rest.