Saturday Crafting.

I enjoyed this much better than last weeks project. I am not sure where I will put them, but I like them a lot. On to the next craft....

5th Anniversary

We had a wonderful time last night on our fifth anniversary. Zander stayed with grand'ma for the first time and had a ball. He was glad to see us, but fine without us. FINALLY!!! We ate at Jonah's, which was fabulous. Then we stayed overnight at the Stoney Creek Inn. Our original suite had to have maintenance, so they upgraded us for free to the Cottage. It was wonderful. Basically, it was a small aparment with a screened-in porch and everything. It was so relaxing. Only one little bug in the evening, I forgot to give grand'ma the keys to the house when we dropped Zander off. We had to drive back to Bartonville after dinner. We were just staying across the river, so it was a short drive. Other than that it was a great time...

Today

Okay, I think that after three nights of not getting to bed until after two, that I am exausted. I also have realized that I have a hundred projects going on right now all at the same. I think that I should cut back. Hopefully today will be a little slower and I will get more done.

Yesterday Zander picked out his Halloween costume: Thomas the Train!!! Yea! He has already worn it around the house. At the store, he said "Pease, mommy. I like this." Now to find something for me. I have never dressed up for Halloween before, so this should be quite interesting. I won't even tell you what my husband wants to be. Why are grown men so similar to two year old boys? At least they are potty-trained, I guess.

If I hear one more time that I want ice cream or pizza from the child or the adult, I think that I will go crazy. All I have heard all morning is I want ice cream from Zander. Noone should eat ice cream for breakfast, although Zander would disagree. Most days he wants pizza.....

To Know Me

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My middle name, Louise, is after my mother's middle name and my great-great grandfather Louis.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? When I cut my hand today with a piece of glass.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I do now. It has changed a lot over the years, but now I love it.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? I love turkey, although I am starting to like ham.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, my son is Zander.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I'd hope so.....
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? No, of course not....:0)
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes, everything, but wisdom teeth
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Never!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Granola
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No, I don't think so.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Sometimes
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Chocolate, no question.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Smile and eyes.
15. RED OR PINK? Red
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I have a hard time being spontaneous and silly with other people (no problem at home, though)
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? I don't know that I miss a person, but I do miss the dog, Buffy I had when I was little.
18. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? None. barefoot
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Toast
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? I can hear Veggie Tales in the background and my son yelling "Oowey" I really don't want to know.

Coasters

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Saturday Fun!

So, Carrie, Zander, and I took a little trip out to Groveland this weekend. It was a beautiful little place. I was able to get some wonderful pictures of the scenery and Zander. I came home with a packet of Hollyhock seeds. Zander came home with this previously loved quilted bear and a mini pumpkin. He is already attached to the bear and insists that the bear must have his own plate and food at every meal, because he is "hungry." It was lots of fun!

Crafty Saturday-Take 1

Crafty Saturday appears made by a preschooler, but here it is anyway. I will try again next week. :0)

For Alesia

Living Room Paint

Okay, here are some pictures of the living room. I still have to clean the edge along the ceiling, paint the baseboard, and the stairway, but it is coming along nicely.

The Zoo

I think that my parents house has turned into a zoo. My father agreed. Zander and I spent the day at my parents house. Zander wanted to play with Aunt EE (really Aunt Arianna) and her guinea pig Mr. Tubby, Uncle Andy, and Aunt Shambria, as well as the grandparents. We arrived to not just the dog and guinea pig, but (lapse in my memory) my sister's two dogs that now reside in the home. They are Shitzu(sp) and cute as can be. I think that one of them may be an ewok from Star Wars. Zander enjoyed himself and his bonding time with Mr. Tubby. Now this is not an ordinary pig, it is actually a person trapped in a little rodent's body. Mr. Tubby walks all over the house (and sometimes Ari forgets to put him in his cage at night), he takes walks in a stroller (Ari says outside time is very important for healthy guinea pigs), and has a high chair at the table for eating his broccoli, lettuce, and celery. Now I think that this is a bit odd, but I am assured that every living thing in the house is part of the family. Shambria wonders why animals that eat their poop are allowed to sit at the table. I ask myself the same question. Ari says that Mr. Tubby is not technically at the table, because he sits in his own special chair. Hmmm...... Zander would love to have a guine pig, but he is going to have to settle for his two cats and a couple fish (in the future). Just another fun day in the life of my family.

Zander and Summer

Zander is not ready for the summer to be over. We have had several battles on wearing long pants and a jacket. He throws his pants and brings me a pair of shorts every time. I love fall and winter, but Zander does NOT!!!! Once I finally get his clothes on him, he strips down to his pull-up and runs off. The fun of being a mom of a toddler, who does not understand needing to be warm....

Can't Stop

Last night ended another Foster/Adoptive parent training class for me. It was probably the most fun I have had training in awhile. In some ways I am sad to see it end and in other ways I have more time to PAINT!!!! I have figured out that it is not wise to spend an evening training and then come home and start painting. 1:30 is when I finally set the paint brushes down. I love it, though my husband still thinks that green is an awful color......

This morning started Bible study series, which looks to be a good time. I don't think that Zander enjoys his time being watched as much as I am enjoying myself. I don't think they ever really cut the umbilical chord with us. It will be a growing process for both of us. :0) I did enjoy the lunch and shopping fun after with Carrie. I am not sure why my child acts like a loon every time we see her, but then again I think that I act like one too.... He even wanted to go home with her and cried when we told him another time.

Right now my child is playing with masking tape. There is nothing quite like wrapping tape around the house as many times as you can. He really needs to find creative ways to spend his time. HA HA!!!!

Painting

I could not stop myself from starting to paint. Nathan says that I am obsessive. Anyway, I almost have the kitchen area done. The dining area is going to be quite the project, as it has a hundred little corners. I think that I am going to have to work on the living room today, maybe that is because I couldn't resist painting a huge spot of green just to see if I loved it. I DO!!!! Zander wants to climb on the step ladder and prefers to make the paint rollers into musical instruments...... I have one more paint outfit to add to my collection. I always think that I will be the winner in the battle of the paint, but I never am. You would think that I would learn.

First Blog

Well, I am now stepping into new territory within the world of blogging. This would be thanks to Carrie, otherwise I would never have figured this out. We started this endeavor last night, right before the entire town lost electricity. That was quite the experience, especially with having company and a two and a half year old wide a wake at Eleven P.M. So.... we did not get very far on the blogging, but my son did manage to stay awake until TWO A.M!!!!!

So, on to today. I am so exited that I now own five gallons of paint!!!!. The work will begin as soon as my child is asleep this evening. I will add pictures once I have finished the makeover. It will be FABULOUS....