Saturday, October 3, 2009

What We've Been Up To...

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!!!! Sorry I've been missing for a while. Since we've started back at preschool it feels like we're running all week long. Here's what's been keeping us so busy...
We had a double b-day party last weekend for some good friends. I made both the girls (4 & 2) Halloween pillowcase dresses and hairbows but my camera battery died right after taking this picture of the baking kit I made for Logan, the 4-year-old. I wish you could see the goodies in this basket, but we were running late (what's new). She had such a good time at Gabriel's cookie decorating party that I knew this was just the gift for her. I included a double sided spatula, topping spoon, cooling rack, measuring cups and spoons, cookie cutters, a squeeze bottle, and cookie sprinkles. I also included sugar cookie mix and powdered sugar with instrcutions how to make icing to put in her squeeze bottle. I made a cute "sweet treats" bag to hold these items. Oh, and I can't forget my favorite...a tub of store bought icing covered with scrapbook paper and a "Logan's Yummy Cookie Icing" label. We got a "thank you" yesterday and her mom said it was by far her favorite gift and that she insisted on using it the very next day!!! I love the way it turned out and I love that most of the items came from the Dollar store or the grocery store...how easy, right?!

Some new nap mats for a boy & girl cousin...


see how the pillow is attached to the mat now. The pillow and mat inserts are still removable, but it makes it much easier for traveling. I've sold about 9 nap mats so far and have 2 more special orders. Let me know if you need one!


Some little goodie bags for the teachers the second week of school. The boys were feeling quite sad when I dropped them off in their classrooms (you would think I was leaving them for the day, seriously, Gabe and I can see each other from my classroom door to his!), so I thought these little bags of fun binder clips and paper clips would be a nice "thank you" for the extra hugs and kisses. I clipped on a little tag with a fun play on words. The teachers really like them!


Jenna's Pre-K field trip to the park and pumpkin patch. I love this photo Jay took. Where did 5 years go? I can't believe how much she's grown!!!!


Proud owner of a precious little pumpkin!


The little (big) guy is standing up and taking over the household. I think his easy-going disposition was just a cover...he likes to get in every drawer, touch every outlet, play in every vent...you know, anything forbidden or dangerous. I have a feeling my life is about to get even more exhausting!

And here's my other little guy helping his daddy clean the hot tub. He loves to do everything himself right now...it's been quite a power struggle with him lately. One of the joys of having a 2 1/2 year old!
Well, I promise to stay a little more up-to-date. Remind me of this next month when I apologize for slacking again! Have a great weekend and enjoy this beautiful fall weather!!!

6 comments:

  1. Gabriel? Mini Jay. Are you kidding me in that picture? That's Jay's head on a smaller body. And the getting-into-everything-I-can-possibly-find business must be the third child. Jack is the same way here. I miss you!

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  2. I love it all!!!! Where did you get your binder clips??? Cool office supplies are the only thing that keeps e going trhese days. the cookie baking kit? genius!!! You need your own tv show....

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  3. So glad to see your post. I was beginning to wonder if you'd fallen off the face of the earth. Your kiddos are precious and growing so fast!!! Glad to know you're doing well...just busy. Love all of your creations as well. Your are so creative and talented. Love and miss you guys A LOT!!!

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  4. Could you tell Jenna to fall apart a little more often so I can get cute clips too!!!! Miss you guys. Gabe would love being here with Ethan. He has told my mom all about Gabee Moyer and Jenna Ruth!

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  5. Marian...when I told Gabe this morning that he wouldn't be seeing Ethan today, he replied "but I wuv him, Mom." He's missing his best pal, for sure. Oh, and if I pinch Jenna on the way down to class maybe that will get you some cute clips. Hope you guys are having a blast...miss you all!!!!

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  6. No doubt about it. Got the cutest grandkids in the world! Jenna's a doll, my man Gabe is a perpetual motion machine and Joel loves watching all the action. Great family! Oh yeah, Jay and Melanie are okay too.

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