What a lovely day

Today was one of those days that make you smile. It was just an all around lovely day. Shayne was sick last night, but woke up feeling fine. There was lots of snuggling today. Lylah was as sweet as ever. I cleaned, styled a sleeping beauty wig for work and got some other stuff done around the house. Then it was errand time. The kids and I started at the Dollar Tree, bought a few things and then we went to Handel's. I love them! They make ice cream the old fashioned way. Shayne got his own and Lylah and I shared. It was fun to just sit with them. Then we went to Trader Joes and came home. Soon Nathan was home from work too. :) I made spaghetti bolognese and a spinach and artichoke pizza that we ate while watching Happy Feet.

I guess that day doesn't sound any different from any other of our days. But something happened today that really made me appreciate the way that my life has turned out. While parking my car out front of our complex this morning, I spotted two young children sifting through a dumpster in the alley. They couldn't have been more than 6 or 7 years old. Ratty clothes, no shoes. It was the saddest thing I think I've ever seen. It made me really appreciative for what we have. I have two happy healthy kids who are taken care of. I have a husband that loves us all and works hard to make sure we have everything we need. I love you Nathan Brown! Ok well, thats it for now. Talk to everyone soon!

Shayne's 3rd Birthday Hoe Down!

Shayne's 3rd Birthday

Ok ok, so I know his birthday was in July. I know it took me forever to post pictures. But here they are! It was a great party!!! Everybody had a ot of fun, including the birthday boy!! Thanks to everyone who made it!

Mostly everything was handmade by me. So worth all of the time! The kids played more with the shanty town than they did on the playground! Shayne was so excited that sheriff woody could make it to his party!

My Best Friends Wedding

MY BEST FRIEND IS MARRIED!!!!!

welcome to the club Melissa!

Melissa and I have been best friends since the 7th grade. We even kinda knew eachother in 2nd technically. We used to play together on the jungle gym before I switched elem. schools and we were happily reunited in Mrs. Mugia's Jr. High science class. We're pretty much inseperable. We still talk on the phone every day like teenagers. It's so much more fun to do when you're supposed to be working haha. Melissa and her new Hubby Chris are my son's godparents. (Shayne got to be the ringbearer) They always spoil him rotten. What kind of kid get a Halloween gift?? My kid. I love Chris and Melissa, and I'm so happy for them! However, I already told Chris that Melissa is keeping her maiden name. It's too hard to learn a new one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They had a wonderfull wedding!!!!

This is my Shaynie giving puppy kisses to the flower girl..............ewwww sorry val. Marissa doesn't seem to care though!!!!!!

I SUCK

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...................

wow, I suck at keeping up with this blogging thing. I put everything up on facebook. But blogging is so much better! I really need to get into a better habit of doing it. I also need to get into the habit of actually telling people about my blog lol. I wanted to use it for family to see what I'm up to..... yet I haven't told a single family member lol. ANYWAY I have sooooooo.... or should I say SEW much to do! Lots of costumes to make before Halloween! I love Halloween. I'll put pics as they are completed. Here's what I'm working on:

Bridal Robe for my bff Melissa (DONE) perfect for when she was getting her hair/makup done!
Newborn size lion costume for my nephew Emerson (almost done) needs a fitting and then I can finish it
Adult size "toothless the dragon" mascot costume to appear at my nephew Landon's 5th Bday party
Adult Saloon girl costume for my sister Katie
Adult Rapunzel costume add on piece for work
Adult sexy pink tube dress for a sexy energizer bunny costume for my friend melanie
Wendy costume for me
Cap'n Hook costume for my hubs
peterpan costume for Shayne
tink costume for Lylah
maybe a thor costume for my hubs
and maybe a sexy peacock costume for me.


as you can see I have SEW much work to do. I'm exhausted! Tomorrow I'm starting the dragon head. Wish me luck!!!!

A few weeks back we went Apple Picking with the kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had fun, not so much anyone else though. I take that back. Shayne had fun. Nathan was pretty miserable, Lylah didn't care. LOL

I guess I had visions of grandure in my head about our apple picking photo shoot. I expected a grassy shady flat orchard. We got a dry, dirty, hot, sweaty, push a stroller up and down hill (well Nathan did- hence his miserableness) exhausting treck for apples that are cheaper to buy in the store.

BUT- I got alot of good pictures, and I think it was something fun and new to try. \

NEXT TIME- researching the orchard before I drive out there.

HERE ARE SOME PICS!!!

~Meg~

A Dr. Seuss Baby Shower

A Dr. Seuss Themed Baby Shower!In June I threw a shower for my sister in law, Candace. Her nursery theme was going to be Dr. Seuss, so she also picked the theme for her shower! It was easy and fun, and it turned out great. Everything pictured was taken from one of the Dr. Seuss books! Here are some of the touches that made it special!

The Yink's Pink Ink Drink

Thing one and Thing two cupcakes

Dr. Seuss book themed onsie line

Easy Felt baby blocks

Cat in the Hat visited!

The Gold Fish from The Cat in the Hat

Seafood Salad dip : One fish two fish red fish blue fish

ABC cookies :The ABC's of Dr. Seuss

Green Eggs and Ham

Cheese Tree : Fox in Socks

Dr. Seuss Diaper Cake

Coordinating Balloons

Tissue Pom Poms for the Tuffle Trees

It was a great party!

Visiting Grandma Burke

Last month ( I know I take forever to post) I took my son and daughter to AZ to see my grandma. We met my Dad and his wife Nancy there. Let start from the beginning.....

THE 5 HOUR DRIVE

Well, I guess they did ok for a 2 year old and a 5 month old. Lots of crying. I bought Shayne a Buzz Lightyear toy to keep him occupied, and it worked!

It was great spending time with my Grandma . Dad and Nancy too. I love listening to my grandmas stories. She even showed me her wedding pictures! Her wedding dress only cost her $5! Amazing!

Shayne had a good time too, he got to go swimming with his grandpa for the first time. They were playing Shark. Oh and Buzz lightyear of course :)

Over the river and through the desert.....

......To grandmother's house we go! I'm taking Shayne and Lylah to AZ to see my grandma. by myself. without my hubs. Normally that wouldn't be such a big deal, until you consider that Shayne is 2 and Lylah is 5 months old...... we'll see how this trip goes! I've packed the car with toys and snacks and movies to keep Shaynie entertained. Hopefully they both just sleep for 5 hours..... not like likely! Anyway, I'm just excited to spend some time with my grandma. I only get to see her every few years and she is 91 years old. Wish me a safe trip and keep the kiddos and I in ur prayers! I'm going to miss my hubs, but I'm excited to miss him too. It's not often that we're apart, and distance makes the heart grow fonder right? Can't wait for Friday to give him a big HELLO hug. (wayyyy better than goodbye hugs by the way :).