What a throne

Here is our princess on her throne doing what any princess would do .....reading a retirement magazine....contemplating her future.  

Someone call the flourescent police!

Ok, here is the lovely piece of yarn I wore to Joyce's Ugly Sweater Party last night.

I purchased this monstrocity at our local Value Village for an unbelievable $5.99!

I know you are thinking: why would anyone pay more than .99 for this?

Well, I attempted to reason with the pricing manager through a very empathetic cashier.

This sweater is just too ugly to charge $5.99, I mean look at this angora number for just $3.99, can you adjust the price, pretty pretty please?

And my answer, after all that work groveling at the thrift store?
I am sorry , we won't adjust the price. Do you still want it?

I was torn, but after realizing that this Highlighter-gone-mad sweater might just be the ugliest thing at the party, I gave in and paid the outrageousprice, giggling inside, as I imagined Joyce's look when she saw this piece of artwork!

ps- It as worth it. The party was a smashing success and I have never seen a room full of more unattractive sweaters in my life, or more giddy women ( sans children and husbands), munching on divine appetizers, dishy drinks and laughing until our faces hurt.

Thanks for the good time Joyce . We must do it again!

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a yummy feast at our house with David's family all there to celebrate American Thanksgiving. I think I have the best of both world's, celebrating both Canadian and American Thanksgiving one after the other.


I made:

Sweet potato orange cups ( Sweet potato, pinnapple and fresh orange juice stuffed in a hollowed -out orange and topped with a pecan brown sugar glaze)
Green bean casserole
Cranberry stuffing
Honey glazed ham with Apricot sauce

Chocolate fondant creme with whipped cream and raspberries

Ate waaaaaay to much !

Our little helper

I'm on a growth curve as a mom trying to figure out how to incorperate my little girl into all that I do ( so as to avoid the whining, pant leg pulling, do something to get mommy's attention little act that is like fingernails on a chalkboard)


I am amazed, really, that my 18-month-old is a little woman in the making. I am shaping her view of life. My attitude will become hers. Am I impatient, frustrated, grouchy? Can I expect any better from her? I must overcome in my attitude if I am calling her to overcome in hers.......... Yeah, easier said than done somedays. But we are talking about life. God make me more like YOU.







So on this journey daily I am beginning to slow down, take time, look for ways to bring my girl into my life as a Homemaker, instead of trying to quickly do everything while she is asleep, or try to distract her so I can get some household things done.



She loves to help Mama, and with a little effort, I am discovering the joy of having a friend and little helper all day. She is learning she is needed as part of our family. Her help with 'cleaning', 'cooking' ( taking care of her babies) all blesses her Mama and Daddy.

Eiley is sooo much more cheerful, and so am I. I still have much to learn, but the shaping of a soul is not taken on with haphazard neglect. I am a commited student in this course called 'mothering' for the rest of my life.

Eiley's California Journal

I loved California!!!!!!



You would not believe it, but I actually met the Healthy Police's mom!!!! And she gave me popcicles, chocolate, Dr. Pepper, Chocolate covered raisins...yummy, or as I like to say " Hummy"











I took it upon myself to continue my education while at Granna's house and completed several Board Books. I am mainly focusing on farm animals, zoo animals and animals of all kinds



















In the interest of my eduation, Granna felt it was necessary to introduce me to Animal Crackers. I learned sooo much about many kinds of animals this way. I especially like the tiger. He tastes sooo sweet.















I am a growing girl and I tried my hand at rock climbing. However, the boy next to me kept showing off, and so I got a bit distracted and decided to save my arm muscles for more important things like eating animal crackers.

Sliding into Summer

Hmmm I am not so sure about this















I'm comin' mama

















Here I come!





















Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

We are in love: II

We are in love with kisses from Papa morning noon and night









We are in love with green grass, bare feet and swimming pools.





We are in love with California endless summer









We are in love with watching Sesame Street silly songs with Papa and cousin Elizabeth.














We are in love with drinking out of a backyard hose and celebrating "firsts" with Granna.




Sigh..........



We are lovesick....

We are in Love: III

We are in love with kisses from Granna morning noon and night.







We are in love with our sweet little cousin Elizabeth Joy, who is growing more and more healthy everyday...yipeeeeee!


( note Eiley's glee filled face in the background. She loves her cousin)

















We are in love with a "girls morning out" with Granna, Auntie Sara and cousin Elizabeth and eating yummy Eggs Bennedict.......











We are in love with Pajamma Parties and waking up to Papa and Granna at 6 am every morning!
....sigh........ we are lovesick

Twinkle Toe Wednesday

Eiley loves her Granna Peterson and is loving sunny, warm California especially bare feet in November.....deeeelicious!