Flower Power

I made these curtains today, and it took me all day. I kept messing up so I had to use the seam ripper plenty. The kids were needing me a lot today ex: fighting, spilling, wanting to play with me, so I had many interruptions. When I hung them up and they were too short, I was more than a little annoyed. I fixed it though. I did feel very powerful sitting at my sewing machine without any help from anyone. Jon likes them. I am kind of worried it's too much flower everywhere. What do you think?

I'm Talkin' Bout a Home!

The New Casa Del Reed!

 The view from our street.

 Lots of work to do back here!

 My handsome model.

The master has a great view of the lake.

 RV parking 

Master Bath

Unfinished Basement.

We have been renting for the last 3 1/2 years and finally got back into a house! We are so grateful for our many blessings. It's dreamy having a garage again. Come and see us!

Hand-Made Christmas

This year we decided to make gifts for each other and what a great decision that turned out to be! We all had a great time making them, especially the kids. I found all the ideas on Pinterest. I think we have a new tradition here!

The kids painted wooden reptiles for dad.

I made the kids "Movie Night Kits." They included a DVD, popcorn, Strawberry Crush, candy, and a Christmas Blanket.

Aidan and I made magnets for Mikell. She loves putting her pictures on the fridge.

Mikell and Daddy made Aidan a dry-erase board from a picture frame and some scrapbook paper.

Jon and the kids made me some placemats from a Mother Goose book we were getting rid of, and some contact paper.

The kids and I made Brody some crayons out of broken crayons and silicon Christmas molds.

Rrrrarrrgh.

The kids snuggled up in their new blankies. What a fun Christmas!

Endless Bath

These 2 could stay in the bath all day. Mikell is brave to be in the same water as a 2 year old. Oh well, what you don't know can't hurt you.

His, Hers

Jon brought me a surprise! The Taffy Cookies are mine. I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm burnt out on Oreos. They are all yours Jonnie Poo.

The Cold Shoulder

Brody is officially 2. He loves Yo Gabba Gabba so we got him a Muno stuffed animal. Jon tried to put it in bed with him at bedtime and he chucked it on the floor and said, "No Muno! Mousie bed!" Apparently Mousie is the only one with VIP status. Poor Muno had to sleep alone on the floor. Happy Birthday Poopie Bear!

The Family Stinker

This post is dedicated to my stinker of a 2 year old, Brody. My sister Julie drew this picture of Brody's typical behavior. He pretty much only wants me 98% of the time. He won't go to anyone in our extended family without crying. He is always dumping something or rubbing Aquaphor ointment all over himself or the bathroom, but I love him. He is so cute and cuddly and hopefully he will grow out of his stinkerness.