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Embossing Paste Play
19 hours ago
6/30/2010
6/28/2010
CSN $60 Giveaway
The kind folks at CSN are once again generously offering my blog readers a chance to shop for free! If you are a new reader or just not familiar with CSN Stores, here's a little background info: CSN Stores features over 200 online stores with a variety of items from cookware to cribs. You can even stop procrastinating on those home improvement projects such as replacing the bathroom vanity because, yes, they have those too.
How do you enter?...
6/25/2010
Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Yesterday on a whim I decided to attempt making homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches to share with friends. I had already baked the cookies the night before, but with a forecast of 101, I felt like we needed a little cool factor too. I searched online for directions and the first I found talked about melting the ice cream, mixing in sprinkles, refreezing for 6 hours ... wait - 6 hours? I had maybe 30 minutes. Scratch that idea....
6/24/2010
Handprint Pencil Cup & Dada Card
Last month, our weekly play group took a trip to a local ceramics shop to paint gifts for Father's Day. We had 6 mommies and 6 little ones ranging from 7 to 14 months in age. I confess, I did have my fears (think babies grabbing and tossing ceramic pieces to the floor) but it went so well! With the help of booster seats and a couple of high chairs, we managed to safely secure the group and have fun.
I helped Dylan paint a pencil cup for Trent....
6/23/2010
6/22/2010
My Boys
This is one of my favorite photos from the weekend. Trent & Dylan sitting on the steps in our house Father's Day morning. I love the sweet smile on Dylan's face as he looks at his daddy. :)
The onesie he's wearing is the gift I gave to Trent last year for Father's Day. Amazing how fast time flies. Now our little boy fits in that outfit!
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6/21/2010
Smokey the Gnome?
Two weeks ago, Dylan and I headed west on I-40 to visit friends. As we were approaching the exit for Fayetteville Road in Durham, something on the overpass caught my eye. I noticed it in my peripheral vision and, given that there are panhandlers regularly on the overpass above, I thought that was what I saw. Then I caught a better look as we cruised by and realized it was a statue. Weird. I assumed one of the panhandlers stuck it there. When...
HappyBaby Food Giveaway: Winner!
The winner of the HappyBaby Food Giveaway is ...Comment #3 was posted by mmd:Congrats! And thanks to all who enter...
6/20/2010
Father's Day
One of my friends took this photo of Trent & Dylan a few weeks ago. To me, it's the perfect representation of today - the simplicity of a father and son enjoying time together.A very happy day to all the fathe...
6/19/2010
11 months
I can hardly believe we are just 1 month shy of Dylan's first birthday. He's looking less and less like my baby and more like my little boy.
This month Dylan:
* Moved into his new room.
* Explored several parks in our area. Tunnels are still a favorite:
* Began waving goodbye.
* Celebrated Memorial Day weekend with friends at a party:
* Learned to stand without assistance. As soon as he realizes what he is doing, he either reaches out for...
6/17/2010
Father's Day cards
Finally finished the cards for our fathers & grandfathers today. Thankfully, they don't live too far so they should still arrive in time. ;)Supplies: Recollections card; TaDa patterned paper; miscellaneous cardtock; pewter brads; StazOn black ink; Studio G and Stampin' Up stamps; American Crafts rub-on letters. Inspired by the May A Year in Cards class at Two Peas....
6/14/2010
HappyBaby Food Review & Giveaway
As a mother, it's important to me to give my son the best food possible. From his first day of life, I started by breastfeeding. (Not that I disagree with formula. We even supplemented with some during Dylan's early days at the urging of our pediatrician for health reasons.) As he began to eat solid foods, I starting making his food and I still make the majority of the foods he eats. However, there are some foods I don't make (ie, rice cereal)...
6/11/2010
Sneak Peek
A little sneak peek at something I'm working on for my Etsy shop ...
And, a peek into my new craft space ...
The room is slowly coming together. I am loving all the natural light from the big window right next to my desk. This was definitely a great change to make.
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6/09/2010
CSN Stores Review
Last month, I hosted a giftcard giveaway for CSN Stores and they were kind enough to give me the opportunity to shop as well. With over 200 online stores, there are a LOT of shopping possibilities. I fully expected to make a decision and place my order that week. Instead I had way too much fun surfing their sites to see what my options were.
I finally made my selections and placed my order over Memorial weekend. I chose a necessity (Rolodex...
6/07/2010
First Birthdays
Two of Dylan's friends celebrated their first birthdays last Thursday. I had fun making each their own special card.Most of Dylan's friends are boys so I don't get a chance to make girly stuff very often. Thus I went all out pink for this card for little 'L':Supplies: Yours Truly card; Paper Salon patterned paper; Fiskars border punch; Making Memories edge scraper and stitches; flower; Autumn Leaves button.Little 'C' loves balls so much that his...
6/04/2010
6/01/2010
YoBaby Organic Cutie Contest
Shameless plug. :)
Please vote for Dylan in the YoBaby Organic Cutie Contest here: http://apps.facebook.com/organiccutie/showentry?entryurl=/contests/showentry/278216 Thanks!
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