Beached

Life has really been doling out the punches, as of late. Rather than bring others down by going into details, I'll just say the last few weeks have been challenging. I was determined to get the family out of the house today and enjoy the sunshine, despite any afflictions... and I am happy to report, we did! That's what this blog is all about... finding the bright spots amidst the grey.

Without further adieu, I present to you some pleasant pictures from our little outing.

My Very Own Fern Arable

 

Little R has been sporting this 'do now that her hair has grown long enought to pull up. She reminds me of Fern Arable. In case some of you are scratching your heads wondering, Fern Arable is the little girl from EB White's,  Charlotte's Web. I remember watching the 1973 cartoon adaptation. I just loved Fern's adorable pigtails. Personally, I think my version of Fern is the cutest.

My Babies Are Growing Up

Baby G turned a whole year old back in the middle of February. Bran and I spent months (no, I'm not kidding, literally MONTHS) planning for the biggest, baddest, most awesome first Star Wars birthday party the kid could hope for. Well, how did the party turn out, you ask? This is the where I drop my head in shame and tell you. It didn't. Bran had even taken the day off for the party. Unfortunately,  Little R was really sick that day so we thought we'd better cancel until the following week. More misfortune came our way, we all got sick. We are now on our third week of being sick and have given up on the big party idea.

On a happier note, we did spend the day together at home. It was actually quite pleasant despite the sickness. Baby G opened his present from Mommy and Daddy. He is now the proud owner for his very own light saber. We had fun watching the kids have light saber battles in the mini-jedi robes I had made for the party. I can hardly believe my little man is already a year old. I am so grateful to have him in my life. What a blessing.

We did have a very wonderful development come out of our sick-cation. Our Little R decided she was done with diapers, COMPLETELY! She can even go through the night accident-free! We're very proud of her accomplishment.

 

I'm pretty sure she'll hate me for this some day.

Baby G has also taken interest in being potty trained. I guess it's never to early to start.

Merry Christmas Wreath... In February

Yes, I am aware that it's March. For the record though, I did finish my wreath in February. It was initially started in October in hopes that it would be up for Christmas. Obviously, that didn't happen. So here it is in all it's glory, hung on my door, to usher in Spring. On the plus side, I have a wreath for Christmas next year!

 

* The wreath was made by tying 5x1" strips of scrap fabric to a wreath form (the scraps were from the old sheers that were in the living room when we moved in). The green ribbon was leftover from my wedding reception. The little gold beads are just Christmas floral filler I got on clearance from Jo-Anns for 19 cents.