My Quiet Book!!

I made Masen a quiet book! Its definitely not perfect but I love it! I want to make one for Layna too but its so much more work than you would think! I'm gonna wait a while before I try to take that on, I already have tons of ideas I want to do to hers but I need a break! Its not as nice as the ones Myke did, I love how hers was bound together- it looks a lot cleaner, mine is a little messy looking but it gives it character!

This is the outside. I used an old pair of baby overalls to keep it closed.

Make a face page! I still haven't done hair or mouths yet but I'll get there!

Tie the shoe, buckle, zippers and button flowers!!

Dress me!! I had so much fun making the clothes, I like the pirate best!




Match the shapes and a clock!

                                             Tic-Tack toe and change the tires!

 Two whole pages for Masen's cars to explore.

Weave and snap on the Apples.





 Velcro Letters and Peek-a-boo pictures....

and a page for crayons and paper. I think this is Masen's favorite.

Not too shabby! :)

Masen Jar

The other day Jeremy was drinking out of a mason jar(even though we had plenty of clean cups, I think he was listening to too much Toby Keith) and I told him I don't like it when he drinks from them.

 For one that is not the purpose of a mason jar, its weird.

For two (lol) I keep them separated so I know which ones are mine and which ones need to be returned to my mother in law Sharon.

So I told him that I didn't like it and why and Jeremy is like 'okay fine I won't drink from out of them'

Then Masen who was quietly eating his dinner the whole time says

"That's okay dad I'll let you drink from my jar"

The smell of love and goats is in the air!

This weekend I got to finally go down to the valley! I've haven't been there since I was pregnant with Layna, isn't that crazy? We went down on Thursday so Jeremy could pick up his tux and then on Friday we went to the Zoo! It was so much fun! We walked around and saw all the animals and brought the kids to the petting zoo. Masen had tons of fun petting the goats and Alayna had to walk around and smack each one. I feel sorry for those goats but they were patient with all those little kids chasing them around!

 Then  later that night we went to the wedding rehearsal and dinner. The next morning I dropped Jeremy off at Andrews so he could hang out with the boys and get ready for the wedding. The kids and I went shopping at JoAnns (yay) and visited my long lost cousins! Then I left them behind and headed to Dolce Vista! I love saying that! I asked Veronica what it means and she thinks it means Sweet Life. The wedding was BEAUTIFUL! Kellie and Andrew look so sweet together. And my husband looks super sexy in a tux!(maybe I'll buy him one to wear around for me...sigh) Jeremy gave his perfect best man speech and then we finally had dinner and got to boogie! Oh and I totally rocked the dress I made! It wasn't half as pretty as Kellie's was though!

I'm so happy for Andrew and Kellie! They're are a perfect couple and they're going to have a wonderful life together! Congratulations!!!

quickie update!

Yes were still here! I've been so horrible about blogging but hopefully I'll start keeping up on it. :) This week Jeremy has been in the valley taking a class for work and doing some welding so its been lonely here. But I've tryed to keep myself busy so I decided to finally paint Alayna's room.

Its hard getting good angles because her room is so small but it looks so cute!! Next project: some wall art!
See anything hiding in that before picture??

I also painted our bedroom a week or two ago and I hate it! I saw this exact color on a Martha Stewart show and thought it was pretty...not on my walls. I'll repaint it as soon as I'm 100% sure on the color. Curse you Martha  Stewart!

Our kids are doing great! They're growing up so fast! Masen is doing good in school, he does have some bad days but he loves going. I wish it was longer than two hours though. I feel like by the time I drop him off I have to rush back to pick him up. He's learning numbers and his Abc's and he can almost write his name.

Alayna is such a little doll! I feel so lucky to have her. She loves playing with her dollies and pushing her stroller. Her favorite thing to do is to empty all my kitchen cabinets! I find things like the cheese grater or strainer randomly around the house.



The other day Masen was in the bath when I heard a big splash and cry, I ran to the bathroom and there was Layna in the tub with all her clothes on. I felt bad for her but then she smiled and I had to snap a picture. I love my little naughty babies!

Preschool!

Masen started preschool last week. He loves it and I love the break! He does pretty good except he covers his ears when everyone sings and tells them "it hurts my ears" and Wednesday he punched the teacher in the nose! Hopefully this week he'll behave a little better. 

Heres some pictures of my naughty little school boy!

Cocktail Hat

So last night I stayed up ridiculously late making Alayna a super cute cocktail hat! I love how it looks so vintage and classic! Now she just needs some gloves and pearls!

Check out those blue eyes!

You are six months going on seven months....

So I think were over due for an update!

Masen has been taking swimming lessons at the high school. He does okay, I think he has a hard time listening to the teachers sometimes but he seems to enjoy it. Its only for like an hour a day and they show him how to kick his legs and use "ice cream scoops" to paddle the water and to float on his back. If nothing else at least he gets out of the house and play in the pool. We've also have been to the lake a few times but the water is super cold.

Jeremy has just started working nights again which makes the nights scary and the days quiet and lonely while he sleeps. I'm working at the store again so we can bring in some extra money but I hate being away from my babies. But I think we got it worked out pretty good so we've only had to find a babysitter a few times.

AND guess what?? Were in the process of buying our first home! We are just waiting for it to close which should be hopefully sometime next month. If all goes well we will be going from our little two bedroom one bathroom to a four bedroom two bathroom before the end of summer! Yay!

Alayna is almost seven months! She rolls all over the place so no more leaving her on the couch alone. She can sit for like 3-5 minutes on her own until she reaches for something and falls over. Shes not quite crawling, when shes on her belly and sees something she wants she balances on her tummy and kicks her legs and arms and gets so excited! Alayna also has her first tooth pushing through on her bottom gums.

Here is some more pictures of our summer fun........