Friday, January 29, 2010

hers, MINE, & ours

so, thanks to a cold, cold, have i mentioned it was kinda cold this morning, RUN so that i could do something fun with the boys today instead of take them to the gym.....And no actually it wasn't that cold, i am not that brave but i ran early none-the-less to make MORE time for my boys.  Its so nice to be showered and READY for the day by 8 a.m., isn't it?  Anyway, i called a mama i KNOW who is ALWAYS up for a good time and who my boys truly adore and whose children i totally adore too-  And we made the drive downtown to the Mcwane center this morning and apparently weren't the ONLY ones with the idea.... we saw about 7 other families who we "school" with ;)  A good time was had by all.  Always proud when i don't have to give a stern look, grab a hand and pull to a quiet conversation, or carry anyone out kicking and screaming....it helped to have "popcorn" at the end of our trail to give us a reason to leave!  We mamas are smart, are we not?  so pardon the i-phone pics, they are darn close to TERRIBLE but you can make out a couple images of the boys enjoying their time with their other family!!
notice my little lamb can finally enjoy the water table...and the WATER too...immune system at work.

we did some people watching while there

and my most precious hornet found his LOVES...puzzles, animals, & little "men" as he calls them


notice my babies...two are UNDER the car....

what a fun morning we had.  What did you do on this overcast, cold, BLAH of a day?  

Thursday, January 28, 2010

all my bags are packed....


SIKE!  i am not going anywhere this month...shoot! (bet cha haven't heard anyone use "sike" since that eighties, have you?  don't worry, i am NOT bringing it back) but what i AM doing is looking for some luggage for the boys and NO i am not packing and shipping them off YET!  but our sweet little gingham with precious monogram duffles are NOT holding the amount of vacating clothes these rug-rats need...or shall i say Its not holding what all their mommy wants to pack them....there that sounds better!
so i am on the HUNT.  Send your knowledge this way if you have luggage ideas....  Daddyc's thoughts were filson all the way or Orvis....
ORVIS MONTANA ROLLING DUFFLE LUGGAGE
Filson and via orvis
And maybe, i guess but i was thinking more "little" boy, than grown man? with monograms and all? like maybe l.l. bean
Carryall Luggage SetMicrofiber Luggage Set
but maybe have "smith" put on them so all boys could use any bags?
maybe daddyc is RIGHT....what? i know.... its happened once or twice before....maybe i SHOULD take his advice and get a good solid MALE look.
Sportsman's Rolling Pullman, MediumSportsman's Rolling Gear Bag
via l.l. bean
i can still monogram this, i think this look is pretty sure fit and i COULD BE okay with this?  think?
Boys' Fairfax Rolling LuggageBoys' Fairfax Duffle Bags
via pottery barn
Weekender Bag Luggage - click to enlargeKids Duffle Travel Bag
via warm biscuit
I do love this aqua blue duffle, don't you? uuhhh! and the fabric duffle is sweet but not very practical really if you have boys like mine.
Monogrammed Kids Suitcase - click to enlarge
via warm biscuit
Dragons Bag Collection
via lilly's kids
then there is these dragons...but i am not a big dragon fan.  Are you? 
and we would outgrow this design really fast.... lets think classic!
frog trolley case and backpack set
via kids travel too
You are right, i may stick with daddyc's advice on this one and go big boy classic.  Don't worry i will keep you posted as you all know too well but i have spent my time debating luggage and now my scallywags are almost up so i need to move on to COFFEE and lots of it and make them a warm breakfast (i have quite the breakfast eating bunch).....its too cold!




Wednesday, January 27, 2010

boys will be.....

apparently WILD & totally out of control DOUBLE O.C.
we managed to get ourselves ready, meaning I was able to get the boys dressed, picnic lunches packed, a "game" plan, juice in sippy cup for littlest lamb, diaper bag set, and myself showered and ready for the day by 8:30 when we headed out the door..... See miracles happen EVERYDAY!!!
and on our way, just so happens we drive by our bestest' house on the way to get my hornet's hair trimmed, for the record he acted very hornet-ISH, two suckers, a little car, bribes, and a little fish later we have a small TRIM (but roger, our hair go to guy, ask me "ya want me to even up the lil' lamb's hair while y'all are here" so i nervously said "sure"......what Roger meant to say was...."shall i cut the baby's hair like a 6th grader for Easter sunday"-  but we are even now and looking so big and it is NOT the real FIRST cut, is it? DaddyC was SHOCKED i let him cut it, i am still in shock myself) 
oh and dear barber shop, 
It is okay if we, meaning YOU, purchase some new children's capes, i am SO tired of seeing the wizards one and think by the looks of it, its TIME to replace it.  And while i am touched you have cut daddyc's hair since he was a mere child, ENOUGH already.... And must we repeat what a wild child he is EVERY SINGLE time.... only kidding rog (i can call you that, right?) its all fun and games and i am touched you love the boys so much! apologies for the hornet's actions and "didn't my little lamb do so well" i am so proud!
Anywho, i swung my big SUV into john john's drive, ran to the door and snatched him...Just in time too- his dear mama was close to a stress/nervous breakdown and i am always glad to help out a stressed mama and MORE THAN ALWAYS glad to have this little man with me.  So there we were running errands, all five of us.  And after we tended to those, i took them ALL to story time....So so so so sorry library goers... What can i say?  we were more PLAYground material today, who knew?   So after DeSTROYING the library we headed for the playground, picnic'd with some fellow friends, and played until we could play no more.....Now all God's babies at the Smith house are nestled snug in there beds while i waste precious time blogging........And yes, my mama friend said she got it all done and feels so much better!  i was glad to hear it.

all our bags were packed, we were ready to go.


look at those chubby cherub legs...uuuhhH!


and look at that big boy haircut and yes, the sippy cup leaked a little on the way, lending the orange right there on the collar of lamb's outfit...


whit's eyes do what daddyc's do when he smiles....almost disapper!




the wrecking crew


i hate all the shadows but i couldn't get picky and chose-y here, it was time for play not photo sessions.
i had to be quick.


sure, his haircut may not be even AT ALL but hey, he can now see!  he is not the best at getting his haircut...i know its hard to imagine...but try!




they laughed and laughed some more doing this....


and then miss priss showed up after her ballet class was over and they "played it COOL" and stopped the none sense play.


Abs enjoyed her cookies


while big boys re-hydrated.


All in ALL we had a great day!  This little crew parted for a couple hours before meeting back at church tonight- Nothing like watching your children and their friends play, smile, laugh, & enjoy life all together. HEAVEN on earth!


please to meet you...

you are right, i have no clue the table size, amount, or shape nor have i ever seen the luncheon venue THEREFORE, i will stick to what i was given....the invites!
Mehndi Save The Dates - Set of 20
Good simple but elegant invites, agree?
Custom Wedding, Engagement, Save the Date, Graduation, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, or Party Invitation - Damask
i love this too, change the font to green to flow with bride's chosen colors?
Dress 4 - Wedding Shower Invitation
Bloom Bridal or Baby Shower Invitation
and this last one you can change colors to suit?  let me know if any strike you co-hostess readers.....
And should we print a menu to coordinate, place cards, favor tags?  
Stylish Swirl Table Number Card - Sample
Leaf Place Cards with Hand CalligraphyButterfly Place Cards - set of 25Custom wedding reception menus
Kari and Greg... wedding stationery collection