Gourds. . .

Here are two apple-shaped gourds we bought last year to make into birdhouses this year. We let them set outside all year, turning them once a week or so. As you can see from the first picture, they weren't so pretty before I scrubbed them (right). After (left), they were gorgeous. We still need to finish the holes and water-proof them to hang for the birds. Think they'll like them? Here's a link to different size holes you need and the height at which to hang them if you want to make your own.

Mom Tip of the Day. . .

O.k., it's probably my tip of the week, or maybe even month.

Ready? Let me set the scene. . .

SuperBoy comes to me after going to the potty.

Me: Did you wash your hands?

SB: Yep.

Me: Let me smell them (checking for soap smell).

SB: (as he's running back to the bathroom), Actually, I didn't.


He knows he's been caught and corrects the mistake himself. I love it, and I get to catch him in this one often because he knows there's no way around it.

Mwah, ah, ah. . . Maniacal mom laugh. . .

If you don't already employ this little trick, give it a try and let me know how it goes.

O.k., I Can't Resist. . .

Did you see the Bill Clinton Kiss and Miss?

Not-Back-To-School picnic. . .

SuperGirl's spur-of-the-moment nail salon.


Here's our "class picture" for 2008. Unfortunately all the kids couldn't be here.

Tanning Dilemma. . .

Photo courtesy of these folks. . .

Here's the problem. . .

I am the matron of honor in my best friend's wedding in October and we're wearing strapless navy dresses. Well, I had hoped to sit out in the yard and at least get some sun from the boobs up. It seems that's not really an option with two kiddos running around. Lesson learned.

Anywho. I need sun. I'd prefer not to use the tanning bed, and I wonder about those spray tans. I just need to be tan where my farmer's tan is. It's basically a t-shirt tan, and it won't be too fetching in a navy strapless dress. Oh, sis I mention it's just 3 of us standing beside her? Yeah. I'll be the reflecting white chested thing shooting rays toward the bride. Again, not so pretty. I've tried the cream tanning stuff before, but it doesn't look so hot when you forget to do your ears. Stop. It's not funny. What would you do? I'm thinking a tanning bed is in my future to make sure I look "naturally" tan.

Oy, the predicament! Help me out here!

Buddies. . .

Hard at Work. . .

First you drive the railroad nail you found in the yard in to the ground. Or is that "into the ground"?


Action shot of the actual "driving", the only driving he'll do for a long, long time, lol.


Removal of said nail to do over, and over, and over. . .

He Doesn't Stand a Chance. . .

What's a pup to do with an 8 year old girl in the home?

SuperGirl's Sunrise Pictures. . .

Having a Hard Time Adjusting. . .

Fairy Home, for SuperGirl. . .

Complete with glitter and chocolate chips(bait, er, lure). What else do you need?

Time at the Park. . .

All is Well. . .

Minus SuperGirl's expression, I'd say it will all work out just fine. Now, if I could just photoshop your couch in here, Rachel, it would all be peachy. Wait. I don't have Photoshop. Nevermind.




P.S. The camera was in the front floorboard of the car. Oops. :)

Well. . .

The Fletchinator is here, but my camera is not. And no, he did not eat it. :) As soon as I find it I will post pics of him with the kiddos.

Soon,
SuperMom