Violet

Violet - The New Toy

I think this is the coolest toy.  Mallorie got this from my Parents for Christmas. It is a Leap Frog My Pal Violet.  Not only is it cute but very smart.  There is a USB Cable that comes with it so you can hold her up to the computer and download your child's name (with correct spelling) and their favorite things like animal, food, and color.  Then that information is put into songs and other activites that she does.  I just can not believe how far toys have come since I was little.  I remember toys that needed batteries were so cool... now they connect to the computer. 

What was your favorite Christmas gift?  Or what was your favorite gift as a kid? 

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Look-a-Likes

Menu Monday

Monday: Speghetti and Garlic Bread

Tuesday: Meatloaf

Wednesday: Cheese Broccoli Soup

Thursday:  "Must-gos" (that is what we call leftovers)

Friday: New Years Eve: we dont have plans yet but we will probably eat out. 

With the Holidays almost over we are gearing up for the new year.  I hope to get life organized again and back to "normal".  I hope you have had a great Christmas! 

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Carter checking on Mallorie.  What a good big "brother."

Menu Monday

Menu Monday

Monday : We grabbed pizza on the way home from finishing Christmas shopping.

Tuesday : Spaghetti Pizza Pie

Wednesday: Pancakes and Bacon

Thursday: Hamburger Helper and Garlic Bread

Friday: Christmas party at my in-laws

What are your plans for the holidays?

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Christmas Crafts

Christmas Crafts

I love Christmas time and I love crafting so this is the best time of the year.  I have been looking through others blogs and I found a really cool blog that is featuring 12 different Christmas craft.  Click here for the link.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday



I found out 2 weeks ago that my aunt has stage 3 breast cancer.  She is having surgery tomorrow. Please pray!

Crazy Times

Crazy Times

Lately I feel like I can not catch with anything.  I have been working 55+ hours a week, taking care of Mallorie, cooking meals, and trying to keep the house clean (which is falling behind and driving be crazy!) 

Also I really want to make stuff for Christmas but I just can not find the time.  I am hoping that Wednesday night I will be able to tackle some of these projects.  We have Christmas parties the next two weekends and then it is already Christmas. 

We really want to start some Christmas Traditions with Mallorie even though this year she is only going to be 3 months old at Christmas.  What are some of your family traditions?

Feeling Crafty Friday

Feeling Crafty Friday

I have been so busy with work lately.  We are short one full time and one part time employees so We have all bee working overtime.  I have not had any spare time to craft.  I did get up early one day to work on a play mat that I am making for Mallorie but my sewing machine was acting up so I did not get it done.  I am hoping to get back to crafting soon!  Here are some of the crafts that are on my to do list. 

Chalkboard Stones

Ornament Wreath

Washer Bracelet

Washer Necklaces

Chocolate Cookie Bark



I hope your holiday season is off to a good start and happy crafting to you!