Packing up the Little Clothes!

Well, today I faced the task of going through and packing up and labeling the boxes of baby clothes. I have gone through and weeded before, but today was the final exit of "Baby Clothes." I am sorting and remembering all the "times" the kids were in the clothes. I had some that I saved for Little G from Big G and even those I had to say good bye to today. It was a bitter sweet time. Now... I love to purge and scale down on the boxes of "stuff", but for some reason these boxes are harder to rid myself of. I can pretty much remember who gave us what and when and where the kids wore what and why. It amazes me and even more C when I often can't remember what happened in the morning or what time it is for that matter - but ask me about an outfit and I'll give the history. I guess we remember the things that bring us joy. Like the shoes they took their first steps with or the outfit they came home from the hospital in. And don't forget the hat that they wore on that special holiday or the cute Hawaiian shirt they wore to their first themed Birthday party. Oh, and the cute sunglasses that they wore swimming with daddy and we only got one picture in them before they decided chewing on them was better. Oh the memories these boxes hold. And today, I passed much on to next blessed new mommy with tears in my eyes. I know that they too will place their special bundle in these many "oh so cute outfits" and create more of the same memories for their family. And if the clothes last a bit more, maybe they'll pass them on again for another go round. Time goes by fast and today was beautiful realization that there will be more special items that will grace my babes bods that I'll want to cherish. Like tutu's and sports jerseys, not to mention the school projects that they'll bring home. Oh, that's gonna be a hard one too. But for today, the little outfits have exited the building (expect for a few REALLY special ones that are stashed away for their little ones someday).

Grandma!

When Little G puts on her new shades from Aunt Mary and Uncle Luke she says, "Grandma!" Now, I really have no idea why - my mom DOES wear glasses, but by no means are they bright yellow with flowers. I sometimes wish I could get in my kids heads for understanding. But, for now, it's just a darn cute thing that we get to experience with Little G. Oh, the stuff all over her face.... M&M gunk!

101 Things To Do With a Laundry Basket

The kids LOVE my laundry baskets. These baskets become race cars, step stools, toy bins, hide and seek hiding spots, chairs, buckets, turtle shells, hats, airplane cockpits, rocket ships and one of my favorites to is pretend they are animals in their cages and I have to feed them snacks through the openings. Big G plays harry the dog. The animals favorite snacks are marshmallows! Here is Big G as Harry the dog.

Hoyart AKA Yogurt

Little G loves yogurt, but she calls it hoyart. It is fun trying to always figure out the kids language - frankly; I love the names kids come up with. They usually stick around our home for a while. Here is a girl who loves her hoyart! Feel free to call your yogurt hoyart, Little G would be proud.

Easter 2009

We had a fantastic Easter this year. Big G really is getting the meaning behind the season and it was such a joy to share our Faith with him. What an exciting time as a parent! I am loving it.
Here are the kiddos on Easter morning finding their basket and wearing the Easter best. We came home and filled our home with 40 plus people and had a great day with our family and friends.
Hope your Easter was just as grand.

Our Little Girl

Our Little G just LOVES to be outside. We had some freak warm days in Feb. and we took FULL advantage of them. Little G loved drawing on the driveway with her chalk and simply just "being" in the driveway. She didn't go far, she just enjoyed the sun on her face and the writing instruments in her hand. We had a great day and are looking forward to doing more of "this" very soon.

What Happens When Lightening McQueen hits your Flat Screen...

A little bit of THIS and THAT but more THIS than THAT - ugh!!! Just a TV I know, but what the heck do you do with a broken piece of un-fixable electronics? According to Vizio, the broken part costs more than what we paid for the TV. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense Mr. Vizio!!!??? Time to find a new TV, Consumer Reports here we come!!! AGAIN! Although, we can rule out buying another Vizio again.