Mommy Moment Monday - The Cure

Sorry I missed my post last week. We were on our way home from Redding! :o)

You know that you are a mom when no matter how you feel...sad, angry, mad, frustrated, annoyed, irritated, confused, hopeless, etc...all you need is a glimpse of your child's face and suddenly...the world is a better place!

 

 

Thank you, Whitney Frank for the beautiful pictures of my little one!

King of the Castle

Duh...I mean, do I really need to go any further? Of course he is king of the castle...but now he has his own throne!

For his birthday I (we...really I ordered it and just told Chad what we got) ordered him the Pottery Barn Anywhere Chair. Now, I had been eyeing this chair since I was pregnant. I loved the simple lines, the fact that you could get it embriodered, really everything about it...except the price. In my opinion it is a bit pricey. So, I did what I always do whenever I become obsessed with an item that I think is a bit overpriced...I tried to figure out how I could make it myself. I searched online and found many tutorials on how to create it...but I wasn't certain that I could make it without it looking like a child's art project gone bad. I even searched Craig's list...thinking...if I could get the inside pieces, then I could order the new cover with his name. No such luck.

So, his birthday rolled around...and I caved. I did it...I made the purchase...to find that it was backordered...until JULY!!!!! Yup...his birthday was in May...yup...didn't get his gift until JULY...once again, I have lost my "Mother of the Year" Award! :o)

Moving on...I cannot tell you how happy I am that I decided to splurge on this purchase! I was worried that he wouldn't like it at that we would have the expense children's chair just sitting around...collecting lint. I couldn't be more wrong...HE LOVES IT!!!!

 He is so funny...he crawls up in it, kicks back, puts his feet up and even does a little sigh of relaxation.

 It is his go to spot to watch his favorite t.v. show...Jeopardy...yes...he LOVES Jeopardy...stops what he is doing, climbs in his chair, and dances to the music.

 One of the sweetest things is when he climbs up with Lion and cuddles with him...melts.my.heart!

Of course he climbed out of the chair when I tried t get a picture...notice the bowl of "popcorn" next to his chair...always have to have the Cheerios nearby!

All in all...the chair was worth every penny...I would have spent double! :o)

Whimsy Wednesday - Hooded Towels

***Sorry this didn't post until Thursday...I was having "Blogger" issues...it wouldn't let me post! :o(***

This week I am featuring something that my little man loves...and I love him in it...hooded towels! These are a staple on any baby registry...however these are so much more plush than the ones you can buy at any retail store. They are made of full size bath towels so they are sure to completely cover your little one. Here are some of the creations I have made...but as always...the sky is the limit in regards to color combinations, fabric choice, theme, etc.

Zebra print

Cheetah print

Wild, wild, west in light blue

Wild, wild, west in navy blue

Chai polka dot on navy

"Alice in Wonderland"

Bubbles on white

Navy polka dot on white

And one last photo...because I can't resist...plus it is one of my all time favorites...Handsome in one of his hooded towels...

Fall River

This past weekend we traveled up to Redding to visit Chad's parents...this was Landry's first trip. We had a wonderful weekend and one of the highlights of the trip was the day we got to spend in Fall River. Chad's parents have friends that have a second home on the most beautiful piece of land near Fall River. Their home is beautiful, on the river, and has floor to ceiling windows that provide an unobstructed view of Mt. Shasta.

Here is the view from the back of their home:

 That isMt. Shasta in the background!

The area is full of all kinds of wildlife. There are a multitude of bird species, deer, river otters, turtles, muskrats, and so much more. Here is a duck's nest that was found in the garden:

Grant is so proud of the nest...he actually took the picture of the eggs...such a cutie!

We had a great day exploring the river, relaxing, the boys (men) golfed, and us girls had a great time. Landry and G.G. even found time to take a nap!

And of course...I found time to take some pictures of some pretty cute little boys!

As you can see, Landry made some new buddies...thank you Grant and Weston for being such good friends. Grant and Weston have a little brother, Ryder, who is the same age as Landry...somehow I didn't get a picture of the two of them together.

It was such a wonderful day...peaceful, relaxing, and so enjoyable! Thank you Russ and Debbie for hosting us and sharing your little piece of heaven with us!

Whimsy Wednesday - Satin Flowers

Well, another Wednesday is here already...that means that my summer is going by way too fast already! This week I would like to share with you something that I am in love with...and addicted to...satin flowers! I made these for the first time last week...and I have already made two more trips to JoAnn's to get more colors.

Here is the first set that I made: magenta, pewter, ivory, and mocha

 Some "Americana" inspiration

 Eggplant

Canary

 Teal blue

Lilac

 These are adorable in your hair, as an accent to "spice" up a plain tank top, or add them to your favorite pair of flip flops...and voila...adorable!

Besides the fact that they are so cute, I also love that they are perfect for any age. A lot of the things I make tend to be geared towards babies and toddlers. Not these...these can be worn by anyone, any age! Click the link to my Etsy store if you are interested in any...or you can e-mail me...or if you haven't "liked" my Facebook page, you can do that to. They are $5 a flower or 3 for $12...the flip flops are $10 a pair...just tell me the size and color!

I'll Stand By You

Oh why you look so sad

The tears are in your eyes

Come on and come to me now

Don’t be ashamed to cry

Let me see you through

Cause I’ve seen the dark side too

When the night falls on you

You don't know what to do

Nothing you confess

Could make me love you less

I’ll stand by you

I’ll stand by you

Won’t let nobody hurt you

I’ll stand by you

So if you're mad get mad

Don’t hold it all inside

Come on and talk to me now

Hey, what you got to hide

I get angry too

Well I’m a lot like you

When you're standing at the crossroads

And don't know which path to choose
Let me come along

Cause even if you're wrong

I’ll stand by you

I’ll stand by you

Won’t let nobody hurt you

I’ll stand by you

Take me in into you darkest hour

And I’ll never desert you

I’ll stand by you

 And when, when the night falls on you, baby

You feeling all alone

You won't be on your own

I’ll stand by you

I’ll stand by you

Won’t let nobody hurt you

I’ll stand by you

Take me in into you darkest hour

And I’ll never desert you

I’ll stand by you

 Oh I’ll stand by you

I’ll stand by you

Three years ago today, we made the vow to stand by each other...in good times...and in bad. Chad Garrett Lofgren...you have given me so many wonderful times over the past three years. It is amazing to see, as I look back at the pictures of our last three years together, how much has changed in our lives...and how much I continue to love you more and more each day. Like Jeff said as he married us..."You not only are in love with each other, you are in 'like' with each other!" I can't imagine being in "like" with anyone else! Love ya, Babe!