{friday funny}

For my yearly family birthday dinner Mom dug out my baby book.  She's done this in years past, however I've always seemed to miss this 'fun' milestone, until now.
Many of you know I was a bit of a passer outer (pretty sure those aren't words - whatever) growing up.  I discovered back on November 29, 1979, at the ripe age of 10 1/2 months - through a blood test doctors learned I was a bit anemic.
Flash forward to four years and nine months old, Mom writes..."I was curling your hair in the bathroom, getting ready for church.  You complained of your stomach hurting, thinking you were just hungry.  Suddenly you groaned, fell forward hitting your mouth on the sink.  You turned white, your eyes rolled back and you passed out.  Never knew why."

There are two things about this that are down right amazing to me:

1. "Never knew why." WHAT!?!?!?  That's it??  End of story, you never knew why as in never took me to the doctor to figure out what happened, why your almost five year old passed out before your eyes??  I was barely five for the love of all that's good and right!!!  Levi is five.  I would have been on the phone with 911 in a hot second!  We all enjoyed giving Mom a good razing for that the other night.  Pretty sure she'll never live that down.  Love you Mom.

2.  I remember this incident vividly.  I always thought I was at least 10 years old when this occurred, I remember it so well. We lived in Sequim.  I remember telling Mom over and over how hungry I was, while she insisted she was almost done curling my hair.  I remember going down mid sentence, cutting my lip.  Waking up to Mom & Dad over me while I lay on their water bed.  I always wondered what my earliest memory was.  Seems rather impressive for barely five years old.  Then again, it was a bit traumatic.  Huh, I guess we'll never know why..... ;)

P.S. for the record I passed out every now and then up through high school.  One of those incidents causing quite the stir.  That being while I was working at Drug Emporium, as a beauty advisor no less (yes I'm laughing at myself as I write this) I told my boss a few times I didn't feel well and needed to go home.  She wouldn't let me.  So down I went, mid sentence with her, taking out the swisper cotton rounds display with me.  I awoke to paramedics over me in the beauty department of Drug Emporium.  Lovely.

Me (on the right) and my bestie.  My guess is I'm about five here.

{inspiration}

There are few things I love more than a good ole DIY home project.  I find inspiration all over the place, tons of random magazines, stores and my latest fav Jones Design Company.  Latest as in last Spring.  There is really nothing she posts I don't love or follow suit.  This past August she, (Emily) posted a 5 Days of favorite projects.  Perhaps why I love her post so, is her excellent descriptions and photos when sharing her talent.  Check this out.  Her ruffle pillow inspired my ruffle headboard with nail head trim.  Granted this might have taken longer than the pillow.  Ugh.  But I'm more than happy with the outcome, well forth the effort.

**pay no attention to the hap hazard photos and messy pillows**

Fun huh?

Get your own custom name print or art print here.  A la Jones Design Company, of course.  {thanks mom for the Christmas gift}

*****

I love old finds, that still have lots of life with a little imagination.  This chair I got for $10 at a local thrift store. I actually really liked the original stripes.  But, the seams had been damaged with a glue I tried and tried to remove to no avail.  Nothing a little herringbone grey fabric and nail head trim couldn't resolve.  It's possible I have an unhealthy attachment to nail head trim. :)

I love my job

I'll admit, this job can be oh so challenging at times, more so than any I've ever had.  I've always said motherhood is all about the highs and the lows and yes those lows can be a dousy sometimes.  But lately I've been LOVING every sacred moment with my little guys.  I LOVE this age.  I love how their minds work, how they process everything.  How they hear things.  And, let's be honest the mobility of their ages is so wonderful!  I honestly find myself looking forward to each day and what conversation may arise from them.


While walking to our car there was a man standing nearby smoking.  Once in the car Levi informed me of the following.


Levi: Mom is that guy going to go to the mall and to die?
Me: Huh?
Levi: Mom don choo know all the people...eberybody that smokes they go to the mall and die?  
Me: What?
Levi: Mom!  There are lotza dead people at the mall who smoked.
Me: Oh....um, ok...who told you that?  
Levi: Mom, they are!
Me: ok

Levi: So um Mommy, why did Mary and Josefes get married? 

Me: oh, well they loved each other buddy. 

Levi: An um, Josefes thought Mary was rearry preddy? 

Me: Yes, yes he did. Joseph thought Mary was beautiful. 

We've been singing lots of fun Christmas songs this holiday season...

You know, like...

'frosty the snowman had a corndog hat and a buddon nose...'  or 'jingle bells....bells on diamond rings'....or 'alise naughty not!' :)

I just LOVE this time of year.  Both boys seemed to fully grasp the real meaning of Christmas and most definately entertain the idea of Santa.  I love Christmas *sigh*

Blog Bogged

I must get back to this blog business.  I will get back to this blog business.  2011, I vow to spend more time here and less on facebook.  
That said, the last six months have been a whirlwind of milestones and memories...


This guy, my favorite four eyes started pre-school.....yes I cried ALL the way home.  More or less because he just walked right in.  Without a care.  He dug right in and embraced his darling little class.  I'm not sure he would have given me a second thought had I not requested a hug and kiss goodbye.

This guy, my favorite mini Mr. (Josh) turned THREE.  This kid never stops, keeps me on my toes, always tells me he loves me...out of no where and completely un provoked.  He's funny, really funny, smart, an easy learner and did I mention he never stops moving. Oh how I love him.  He often tells me "I don wan take a nap, ok Mom?"  No such luck, after all I'm the boss and he DOES need a nap almost everyday.  

Yours truly made this Nemo cake, with the help of the crazy talented Amy Cheng.  Crazy right?  I didn't think I had it in me.  

My first born turned FIVE.  What?!  Five.  I honestly don't know how or why time happens so quickly.  Levi is over the moon.  I am devastated.  My sweet, thoughtful, funny and wise five year old.  Well...maybe not so sweet when he told me I wasn't pretty for not allowing a second lollipop after lunch one day.  Oh how I love him.  

I created a monster.  Levi would not go for any ole cake after the Nemo masterpiece.  I'll be honest I REALLY surprised myself with this one.  Levi said I was the most awesomest Mom ever!  To infinity and beyond!!!

We had snow.  Before Thanksgiving and on Thanksgiving.  The Mr. was busy, like record breaking busy.  Poor guy was a zombie on Thanksgiving.  In fact I'm not sure he even remembers being there.  :)  We are making the best of it though.  Who doesn't love to go sledding until your lips are so numb you can barely articulate words?  We. Love. Snow.

jones design company

She's a friend of a dear friend and I'm bananas about her and her creative, gorgeous, red head.  I've spent FAR too much time pouring over her fun ideas and just overall COOL stuff.  I can't stop people.  In fact I've already copied some of her crafty projects.  She has an incredible giveaway happening this month...check out her site, check out her givaway, but try not to enter...I really want to win! ;)  Seriously though, I am green, GREEN with envy...she was blessed with an awesome m-i-l (mother in law).  That in itself is enough for you to head on over and check out all the hype, eh?

August giveaway

m-i-l gift....stop it...go!

baby on board

After swimming (and still in our suits) Greyson pointed to my boob and said, "Uhhhh, Momma you have a baby in your heart!"

San Diego 4.10

Get em where it hurts!

While driving home from lunch, Levi was less than pleased that I wouldn't allow a second lollipop after lunch.

Levi: Mom you are jus NOT awesome (long pause, with no response from mom) AND so not pretty!

Ouch.  I gotta hand it to the kid, he got a reponse that time.

San Diego 4.10