A naughty dream...

What is it with the dreams lately? Most of them make me laugh, but this one was a little troubling- for me. In real life, I am not a swear-er. I just don't swear. I don't even think naughty words in my mind when I am upset and the only time I ever do is like every other year when I'm really mad about something and my Mom convinces me to say it. I struggle with dam* and h*ll, even, but admit it has come out a few times in my life- just not very often. The dream: I was walking up to a group of older kids that were hudeled in a circle because I noticed Tristin was standing with them. As they kept walking, this big HUGE kid kept trying to squeeze Tristin out of the circle and it was really hurting his feelings, So I walked up and said, " Hey ******, knock it off!" ...and then I woke up. I've been really bothered by it all morning. I've repented, I promise, but now I have the darn word stuck in my head and I feel really guilty about it. I hope you're happy Mom, I finally swore, and it was a really bad one!

Yard Sale- Book Shelf...

I was at a yard sale and picked up this HUGE book shelf for $ 7.00. I really debated because of the price, but I went ahead and grabbed it because the girl's books were buried in a huge basket and they never read any other stories except for the ones on top. I've seen all kinds of adorable book shelves for the wall on craft blogs that have looked pretty easy to make- I've just been tired, so I thought- sweet, and I wouldn't have to spend hours making one, totally worth $ 7.00! It was dark blue on the sides, so I quickly painted it all white to match the girl's room, and I must say I'm really glad I bought it. The girl's have been reading books like crazy, even more! Yeah, a point for Mom!

Baby Stuff

I picked up this green fabric shower curtain at Target the other night to use for the crib. Looks like I have a few sewing projects to complete. I've also been finding the cutest baby shoes at yard sales. I know they don't stay on, so why do they have to make them so cute then??

Yard Sale treasures...

It was another super weekend for yard sales! I found ink all for $ 5.00 (would have cost 52.00 at walmart!) A bumbo seat for $ 2.00 (brand new! Normally about $ 40.00) A baby seat for $ 3.00 Another rolling seat for $ 2.00 (needs to be covered. Another impossible project!) A play kitchen for $ 3.00 and a bunch of baby clothes for .25

Earings for Haiti...

Ok, my few friends who actually read my blog- I need your help! My Mom is working on a huge fundreaiser at work to help a coworker go on a service trip to Haiti.

In addition, my sweet Mom is collecting earings (new, old, used, ugly, cute- whatever!) to send with her friend to give to the women there. I thought it was such a sweet idea my Mama had to help the women feel more beautiful and confident. Living in horrible conditions, sometimes it's the little things that can make such an impact on your self image.

If you have any earings you would like to donate, I would be thrilled. I can pick them up, or reimburse you for shipping to send straight to my Mom in Washington. Let me know if you, your Mom, sister, Aunt, neighbor or coworker has anything to share! Thank you! Thank you! I'll get back to you and let you know how much time we have to collect them!

I know I'm crazy when...

..I'm already starting to plan my In-law's 50th Wedding anniversary party and it's still a year 1/2 away! That's the first thing my brain went too when the blessed alarm went off at 4:45 AM this morning. After chatting with Trav about it before he left, he said, "Em, please, for me, go back to bed!"
But it's over. I'm up. I've been googling. I'm awake. When I get something on my brain, I'm done for.
I'm still not sure if it's a blessing or a curse that I'm this way. When I know I need to do something, 95% of the time, I do it way in advance, cross it off my list and take a deep breath of relief- it's done! I'm terrified if I wait to do something, I'll come down with some horrible ailment and not have time to finish the project.

i'm super grateful for my calling at church I've had for the past few years too. Planning events and functions/parties has been great experience, especially when it's been for 100 + people. Planning, cooking, decorating, invites, favors- it's totally right up my alley (except the cooking!)

Anyway, I need to contact the sibilings to make sure those who want to help are apart of the event, and then I'll work on getting a guest list and color scheme/decoration idea's to determine the magnitude of the event, if it's around 100- no problem! Now, if I could just turn my brain off! Mom, I'll need your help with idea's!

Oh, yeah, and I've started working on Christmas gifts too- I'm crazy I know! How do I turn it off??????

Changing pads and diaper/ wipe holders...

After a friend asked for a few diaper/wipe holders last week, I realized I hadn't made any for the baby, so today I've made a few things for the little man.

I loved how the changing pads turned out too! I'm loving the boy projects lately, but now I'm tired!

Play Doh...

I hate the stuff. There, I said it. I am one of those Mom's who loves the idea of it- but can't handle the mess it makes.

When willow came up to me and asked to play with it, I went to the box to discover we had 1 small tub left. So off to the kitchen we went to make some more. What a mess just making the stuff, but the kids love it and it is wonderful to see ttheir little imaginations go crazy... and it was time to get them away from the TV.

Am I the only Mom who still uses cartoons as a babysitter? Sometimes it is pure Heaven to have them laying down, quiet and not making messes! But, I have to remind myself to be fun and let them play. Besides, finding dried up rolled snakes in their underware drawer a week later is awesome!

A funny dream...

*** Jana, this is for you!

Several nights ago I had this really strange dream. It was shortly after Pinewood derby and Tristin has the most incredible leader in the world- Sister Izatt, so it was funny that I dreamed about her.

The dream:

Jana was working at Sports Authority, but they had turned half the store into a party & craft section. I was shopping in the store, looking around when I came to this end cap filled with The Office party stuff. I was thrilled because it was all marked down 10-40% off! I started loading my basket with Dwight heads that opened up/closed like Transformers and squirt guns that squirted Jim in a video game that came with it.
I was really excited when Jana came over in her super cute uniform to help me, but sad when she explained that I could only buy 1 item from the store. It was a new company policy where they were trying to regulate the flow of product in their store by limiting the number of items going out. I was seriously ticked! I wanted more Dwight heads and squirt guns, why only 1 item? I thought of a plan to come back and bring all my kids so they could each buy an item for me- and before I woke up, I thought- shouldn't Jana be home anyway, breastfeeding her baby?

Who knows where it came from, but I still remember every detail from that crazy dream! Hope I didn't embarrase you Jana, I thought it was another one for the record books!

If you pray and whine long enough, God answers your prayers!

It was wonderful to have Shane, Chelsea and the twins over last night for dinner, but even better when I heard Shane got a job here and they were moving back!!!!! And in less than a month!!!!

Oh, my heart leaped for joy and I thanked the Lord for making it possible for that to happen. I know everything happens for a reason and they needed to be in Portland, and everything needed to go the way it did to lead them back- but it wasn't easy for any of them, or for us left behind to cope without them.
I am thrilled to have them back soon and can't wait to eat her lasgana & cookies again! Love you guys!!!