Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
And Now A Matthew Moment
Friday, September 23, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
WDITOT: Fort Kit
I saw a cute idea on. Yes, Pinterest.com. It was for a Fort Kit. You know the sheet and blanket forts/tents you made as a kid and now if you have kids like your kids make. Well several people have posted the kits they have put together and have given as gifts. So. We are going to a party this weekend for a 5yr old boy and I thought this would be the perfect gift for him.
I went to Walmart and bought 2 sheets. The kits online said to get 2 twins. I got a Full and a Twin size. I also found the drawstring bag there. Then I went to the .99 Store and got a flash light, batteries, clothespins, string, clamps, and suction cups. Before, I put all the stuff in the bag I printed out a label onto iron on transfer paper. I use the kind for dark fabric. It is easier to use. Printed out the pic. Ironed it on the bag. Put all the stuff in and presto! Fort kit. I think he will love it! I hope he does! This could be made for boys or girls. I saw fun pink and polka dotted sheets, too!
Thanks again, Pinterest! WDITOT (Why didn't I think of that!).
Monday, September 12, 2011
And Now A Matthew Moment: He Still Misses Her
He writes: I have a dog named Phoebe. And she always likes to sleep by the front door. She go's outside all the time.
Breaks my heart. He's so sweet. He misses her. I do too, Matt.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Sock Bun Curls
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Isn't her hair gorgeous?! Sock Bun! |
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Here's the sock I used. Snipped the toes off. |
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Rolled up my sock and then made my bun. Forgot to take a pic of my bun. |
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Tada. Curls. This is after about 5 hours. It had fallen somewhat. But all these curls were from the sock bun. Fun! |
You may want to watch this video, too. Just to get a better understanding.
Friday, September 09, 2011
Who done it?
I wonder which little Parks left this fake rubber life like surprise for me to find this morning!? Ahhhhhhhh!
Thursday, September 08, 2011
We love Station 105!
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A very happy little guy. We were there to give to them and the firefighters still were giving to us. Thanks, Captain Rick. |
I decided I wanted to do something for the awesome firefighters of our local Station 105. So, I baked away all morning. A cake, some brownies, a few tubs of cookies (From my boys school fundraisers. Which by the way we are selling cookies etc until Sept. 20 if you need some.) that I had in the freezer. As soon as I picked up Matt from school he helped me carry them in to the guys at 105. They were so happy. They thanked us a million times. Asked us what it was all for. I said it was just a small token of our appreciation for all their hard work and for their sleepless night. For protecting us. For being in our neighborhood. They were happy. It made us happy.
Before we left. The Captain asked Matthew if he wanted to get up inside the fire truck. Of course Matthew said yes! What a treat!! Thank you Station 105 and Captain Rick. It is now my goal to visit them more and bring them treats from time to time. Not just when there is an emergency but, just because.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Paying it forward in little but, I think big ways.
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Words to live by. |
The other day I decided to take these words and challenge myself a bit. To be kind. So I did something very simple. I smiled at every person that I came across. Even if I was in the car driving. I made eye contact and smiled at them. Sounds like no big deal. Huh? Well, some people looked at me like who are you? And what do you want? Ha. Just from a smile. Some people kinda scrunch their brow but, do smile back. So don't smile back. Yes, I usually smile at most people I see. I can't help it. This time though I was trying to really be kind and smile and let the person know I was doing it not to be polite but, because I wanted them to get a smile that day from someone because maybe they had stuff going on where they just needed a smile or someone to look them in the eye. Someone to be kind. Sounds easy enough. And its free. But, maybe you should try it. It was tough to smile at even a guy standing around in a parking lot looking like he was up to no good. But I just thought he too might be fighting a hard battle.
I challenge you. Think about the words in the picture and even if you are having one of those days yourself and don't feel like it. Smile at someone today. Or at everyone you see. And by everyone I mean everyone. When was the last time you saw your garbage man and you gave him a smile? How many smiles do you think they ever get? Not many cause when I did it the other day ours looked at me crazy but the gave me a head nod. People need to see a friendly kind face. So today, I am going to do it again and I want you to, too. I think a smile is worth a million words. It can say hello. How are you? Thank you. A smile. No words. Just kindness.
Tomorrow, I have a new challenge for us!
-B