a few little items of this and that....

that are bringing me joy.

random, so hang in there with me.

lets start with

this little notepad that my gma gave me.

it makes me feel so 1950's.

the refill is 3 for $1.oo.

ahh, the simpler times.

i love having this chalboard in the kitchen.

we've been counting down to different things

for a couple of months.

i really want to cut off the bottom, paint it, and hang it.

one thing at a time.

have i showed you this little duvet i made for elizas bed?

i might have, lets look again for fun.

i love. love. love. this fabric.

birds. need i say more?

had to throw this in.

my sweet baby toddling around the house.

sometimes it really catches me off guard.

how is he old enough to be walking? boo.

ok. sometimes tai pan nails it.

this sign had to be mine.

$20.oo.

can you believe it?

i love it.

my january decor.

i wanted something new without spending a dime.

solution:jars filled with sugar and mini trees.

yes, i might have added a little black bear in there.

well thats it.

my needs are minimal.

its the little stuff that brings me joy.

happy weekend everybody!

girffin loves my moms spicey meatballs!(said in your best italian accent)

and so do the rest of us!

thanks mom!

i'm going to confess something now...

please don't think less of me.

yesterday at 10am.

while still in my pajamas,

i took my baby downstairs,

shut the blinds, turned off the lights,

pretended that i wasn't home,

and watched a movie and snuggled my baby.

he fell asleep.

i might have too.

it was awesome.

and the best way to start my weekend.

that's all.

i feel much better now.

i hate keeping secrets from you.

new years....bear lake style!

so i have to start out with the one and only picture of emma outside.

see her there.

on the side.

pink hat.

i'm lame.

good thing she knows i adore her!!

despite the sub zero temperatures we sure had a blast!

this was griffys first time in the snow.

he loved it!

he was constantly wanting to be outside.

but i have this weird thing about

wanting him to keep all of his fingers and toes!

it was so fun to see ethan snow board.

he's getting really good.

some serious air!

and he landed it!

way to go E!

bear lake, you never fail me.

snow or sunshine i love you either way!

see you in august!

1st haircut today...in pictures.

there might have been tears shed.

and not by griffin.

thanks heidi. you're the best.

(fyi. she gave ethan and sam their 1st haircuts too. it felt right.)

goodbye children...its been real.

well the vacation is officially over.

reality hit.

morning routine.

kids.

breakfast.

laundry.

here are some of my favorite highlights of christmas vacay 2010.

*sleeping in past 7:30

*constant friends in and out of the house

*the mailbox filled with christmas cards. ya di good, real real good.

*my kids actually enjoyed each other

*going to movies

*christmas day, ahhhh. you were gone so fast

*battleship and guess who

*wii sing it, i could play all day. come over, i'll prove it.

*new years get away

*kids flying through the air on tubes, sleds, and boards

*husband running shirtless outside in 0 degree weather while carrying sparklers yelling happy new year!(he lost a dare)

*my baby deciding that walking is a cool way to get around. boo.

*just being together!

i hope your break was great as well.

ours rocked.

pics to follow. my camera is currently charging.

happy new year everyone.....

bring it.

oh. oh. oh.

i almost forgot to tell you my word.

remember..no resolutions, just a word to live by for the year.

are you ready?

drum roll please.

did you do one in your head?

busted.

the word for 2011 is MORE.

MORE love.

MORE joy.

MORE yes's.

MORE happiness.

MORE patience.

MORE spirituality.

MORE exercise.

MORE time for what matters.

MORE food. (oops. that one didn't work out so well.)

MORE. MORE. MORE.

and in this case less really isn't more.

i want more of all the good stuff this year.