weekend, FULL.   June 29, 2008

seems like i just posted that? it was another very full weekend, for us all. we all had so much fun doing our own things, and then today, had a wonderful time at the little gym, celebrating her grandson’s 2nd birthday!

thursday, after little gym camp, miss emi went home with my mom and had some awesome one on one time, just with her and my dad. their backyard is so spacious, and they filled it with a bball court, swing/slide set, and water/sand play area for the girls. they are so fortunate! daddy golfed and even though he didn’t have a good game, he had fun. he caught up with my cousin’s dh, so all was good there.

friday, after miss mari and i had our play time, daddy took over and i cropped my heart out! didn’t start until about 10pm, after our giggles and wiggles were out LOL. i finished one of my assignments, so i felt productive at least:)

saturday, i took miss mari up to my parents to join her big sis. we had a nice picnic lunch, and then i headed to suzy’s for bf’s class and more! dh had my bil’s bachelor party that day/night. they played bball for 2+ hours [and no one got hurt LOL], they had lunch, then bowled, then took in an A’s/giant’s game [the giants WON!!!], and then who knows what they did. what i do know is, they were so freakin tired from all the physical stuff, who would’ve thought? LOL. just happy that no one got hurt!

today, i slept in:) dh went to church. the girls and my parents came home just in time for lunch. after that, my parents’ took off, and we celebrated tanner’s bday:) then, we played, had dinner, and now it is chill time for dh and i:)

hope you had a full weekend, too:) whatever that means for you and your families!

blessings,

erin

our new bff, bf!   

oh my goodness, i haven’t laughed like this in a long time. . . or since last friday’s crop! however, we had a *special* guest, mrs. bf!
we spent friday night cropping, laughing, shopping and more! we had a very fun contest in honor of her. however, if you weren’t there, we’re not at liberty to share any of that, per our new bff. LOL.
and i love the fact that during our interview contest, she just hopped right up onto the chair, like i normally do!
saturday was an amazing day of brilliant classes and more silly random fun!

then, we (rocio, nanice, suzy, pattie, becky, and i) all went into SF. omgosh, do not know where to begin!

that is why i posted earlier, so i wouldn’t forget some of our moments, so here’s the picture version. enjoy!

a girl after my own [heart]. she sprinkled with nuts if you will matching jackets!!!
miss pattie sure can sniff candy out a mile away.
ice + water = ice + water
suzy, how far is ghiradelli??? not the ONE in jersey!!! LOL

before i forget:   

cottage cheese
commando
vern
ghiradelli
warm shoes
wiper fluid?
ice + water = ice + water

this woman is so amazing!!! thanks suzy for getting her out here this weekend!!!

pictures to come . . .

My Little Shoebox - vol. 1   June 26, 2008

i truly love these products! helen is an amazing woman, with a beautiful story to share. if you haven’t already, please go here to read all about it.

here’s what i created with her tulip and pansy lines. tfl!

this is my FAVE. after re-reading helen’s story, talking about all the beautiful things she was surrounded by growing up, it lead me to finally open up a box of sewing things my grandma had left for me. she not only was an amazing woman, but also used to sew like i scrap! hee hee, cause those who know me, know i cannot sew, but i try my best to scrap my heart out! the only thing not MLS in this layout, is a piece of white eyelet fabric from my grandma’s box.
journaling reads: educator for my girls. recorder of our memories. insider of secrets. negotiator for balancing our time.
and here are some fun cards.
tfl:) and thanks again, helen and suzy for this wonderful opportunity!

and just i n case you HAVEN’T heard ~   

SHE is arriving tomorrow, and will be hanging out here! hope to see you at the crop or her amazing classes! can’t wait to meet her:)

lists.   

short. long. daily. monthly. yearly. i have all kinds. sometimes i lose them. sometimes i write them over and over. sometimes on those *oh my gosh, i actually have a brain* days, i remember to bring them with me as we head out the door for the day!

today, i would like to share my list. as amazingly, with the help of my amazing parents who have miss emi until sunday. . .

i’ve managed to:

1. 3 loads of laundry. 2 of them folded and put away.
2. cleaned/mopped the kitchen floor.
3. did the dishes. twice. maybe a third or so you think you can dance is callin my name!
4. had amazing quality one on one time with mari. who is signing thank u, more, milk, and me with nearly every interaction we have.
5. changed 2 out of 3 sets of sheets.
6. did bills.
7. made emi’s appts.
8. made my spa appt [this was big, since it was from mother's day]!!!
9. finished my MLS DT goodness. post will arrive later on.
10. schedule some more golf time for my sweet dh.
11. start the book she gave me over a month ago.
12. create, write, and address thank yous for some sweet school friends that just embrace what community means.

yep, and now, off to fold the last bit of laundry and hang with dh, i think i hear him coming in:)

blessings,
erin

V.O.T.E.   

this might NOT be PC, but i am so excited about this girls’ layout, you have to go on over and vote for her!!!

http://scrapbooksetc.com

go to the ultimate summer challenge section
doodling section
look for the fine print above where it says to vote here.
please do.
hers is the amazing one of her and dh!!!

thanks!

a few of my favorite things . . .   June 25, 2008

just got done reading her list, and thought i would share some of my faves:

1. hearing my girls laughter
2. seeing mari use sign language and be proud
3. hearing their squeals of delight when daddy walks thru the door from work
4. junior mints poured over hot popcorn
5. date nights with my hubby
6. la boguedita del medio
7. suzy snorting
8. lunches with mom
9. drive thru starbucks
10. turquoise/red together
11. summer fruits
12. new old navy shorts
13. old ann taylor flip flops
14. girltime
15. kickboxing and just sweating
16. playdates that go on until the kids are just wiped, happy and tired.
17. chai nonfat lattes
18. my older dd becoming more independent
19. japanese maples in our yard
20. spaghetti that i’ll be making tonight!!!

friends.   June 24, 2008

then: november, 2007. 3 mommies and 1 mommy to be.
now: june, 2008. 4 mommies.
miss you AC!!!

remembering my kinder girl’s year   

as i print some of my FAVE photos from miss emi’s kindergarden year, i have to share some of my favorite conversations, before i forget when i scrap these . . . sometime in who knows when:

as many of you know, she is not my girly girl, by any stretch. this past halloween, we were at our 3rd halloween costume store [also known as target in our neck of the woods], and after seeing 2 dozen or so outfits, we had ONE maybe as an angel. then, she points to said costume she is currently wearing, and says *. . . or i could be THIS mommy!* and points to the pink barbie cheerleader costume. my mouth drops open, and i’m like - really?
m: do you know what that is?
e: yes, mommy, i could be a cheerleader!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
m: what is a cheerleader?
e: you know, what baachan [grandma in japanese] used to do when she was my age. you cheer and stuff!
m: who do you cheer for? what types of cheers do you do? [dying inside LOL]
e: like this *2,4,6,8 who do we appreciate? camp kids camp kids YEAH!!!* no wait, i need a microbomb and some pon pons!
m: ok, you mean a megaphone and some pom poms?
e: yea, like those and reaches and grabs some and then repeats said cheer!
m: getting teary eyed, laughing, and applauding!

as we’re getting ready for school one morning, sometime before thanksgiving. we’re almost out the door and she says:
e: mommy, i need to have a ponytail thingy please.
m: really? what type of ponytail would you like? [again dying, knowing she has NEVER wanted to have anything in her hair for longer than 1 second!]
e: the kind where my ears show, the pretty kind! and i need the one that matches my uniform mom! [she had never called me mom either, it had always been MOMMY]
yeah, another one of those moments:)
*i chose to be a mative this year, instead of a pilgrim. *
m: why?
e: matives were artists like me, and pilgrims just liked to dance.

after we had created xmas cards, she turned to me, and said, *you’re the best mother in the world!*