i see you

these pictures were hiding in someones
yet to be edited photoshoot file on my computer.
make any sense?
glad i stumbled on them.
i needed a smile.
she makes me smile.

some like it brown

a whim , a trip to the beauty supply store and a late night...

i love it!
oh and im wearing sunglasses because
i am soooooo stinkin tired
i have the WORST bags under my eyes.
they dont call it beauty sleep for nothin.

strolling

sunday strolls with my favorite people.
my sister and her family.
i love running away to salt lake to hang out with them.

and she skipped happily ever after...

i miss...

today i miss being a stay at home mom.
i miss everything about it
the good AND the bad.
dont get me wrong im grateful
that i have a job and the ability to provide
for my 2 kiddos.
today i want to clean my home,
take darby out and play
and have cookies waiting for christian when
he gets home from school
and do homework together.
i know thats not the reality of a stay at home mom
but thats what i want today...

{i can never blog without pictures}

the hangover

lets just say things got especially crazy

at the party
when i brought out my
crochet stuff...
hehehe

anna chose the next book...

join!

book club party night

book club is tonight!
cant wait. its going to be so fun.
i think half the fun of a party is decorating for it.
am i right or am i right ladies?
anywho...
if you havent read the book
and would like to join
come tonight to eat, chit chat and find out
what the next book will be.

i found this tutorial
while browsing for ideas for decorations.
what a great way to use those
anthro magazines you hate to love
and cant throw away.
i even went to the thrift store
bought an old book
and did the same technique.
love it!

king of first grade

and princess sassy pants.
again a little late
but these pics are to cute not to post.
i made these crowns for our
back to school feast.
christian was soooooo geeked out about it.
he loved it.

love notes

surprise! surprise!
who doesnt love a little love note?
and ive already surprised him
with a nutella sandwich.
{that wont happen to often}
i love doing little things that
i know will brighten his day.
what about you?
what little things do you do for your children
to make them smile?

better late than never

christians first day of school.
he is such a stud and a good reader too.

good bye summer party

a couple snippets and snapshots
from our party.
it was a blast!
and such a great turnout...

cheers!!

september? really?

im having a hard time wrapping my head

around this fact.

but i must say the slight drop in

temperature is nice.

im ready to bust out my semi skanky boots

and sweaters.

im such a sucker for illustrations
especially free ones.
ive been loving these
free printable calendars
all year long.

partay!

come say goodbye to summer.

its going to be a blast!

sno cones, water slides, and treats.

little turkey

christian moved out today.
packed his backpack.
with plenty of socks mind you.
because i was a mean mom.
his exact words
"i need to leave!"
"im outta here!"
even though it stung and hurt a little bit
i watched quietly as he packed
asked where he was going.
didnt need to ask why,
he made it clear that i was a mean mom.
he said he was going to live at jacks house now.
i said ok.
and watched him get on his bike
and ride to jacks house.
i walked behind him so he couldnt see that
i was following him,
and texting jacks mom megan
letting her now that christian was movin in!
about 45 minutes later
jacks mom and dad pull up
and christian jumps out of the car
and runs to me.
gives me the biggest hug and tells me he loves me.
i told him i loved him too soooooo much.
and he said he was sorry.
im so glad that i have such wonderful people
around us that my son wants to run away too :)
and that they will take time with him
and talk to him and love him,
so that he will jump out of their car
totally happy and content.