Last week I saw a picture in TJMaxx that I thought would look perfect in molly's room but I didn't want to spend the money for it.....So I made this instead!!! And it didn't cost a thing!!

(My version)

The frame is one I got like 4 years ago and it has just been sitting in my basement waiting to be used. Then instead of buying wood, I pulled a piece of fake wood off the back of some junk furniture that was waiting by the curb for the trash-man, and cut it to fit the frame. Then I used paper, mod podge, rub-ons, jewels, and glitter (all of which I already had on-hand) And I recreated my own version of picture I had seen at TJMaxx (below is a picture of the picture) I love the way my picture turned out, and I love it even more since I was able to just use stuff I already had!

(Store picture)

little chubby monkey

The following video will most likely, only be entertaining to Grandparents. The last 10 weeks have gone way too fast.

are you smarter than a 5 year old?

Today I had a funny conversation with Ethan.

He said;
"boys are better than girls!"

me: "Why do you say that?"

E: "cause boys are smarter and stronger."

me: "lots of girls are smarter than boys, and girls can be stronger too. Don't you think I'm smarter than Daddy?" :) haha

E: "well actually I'm smarter than you Mom."

So there you have it. He already thinks he is smarter than me. I thought that wasn't supposed to happen until he's a teenager? I guess this means I'm off the hook for helping with homework when school starts.

Yesterday was his last tee-ball game. It was a really fun season and he learned a lot. But by far the best part about tee-ball is playing in the dirt.

happy birthday ETHAN

Today I have a 5 year old!! How is that even possible? It sounds so cliche' but it really seems like he was just a little baby. Especially having Mitch around, (he looks so much like Ethan as a baby) takes me back to those days. Ethan is such a sweet, good-hearted boy, and I couldn't ask for a better helper. He is my right-hand man and helps me out with pretty much everything all day long. I love you buddy.

We had a fun party on Sat. Slip n' slide, 400 water balloons, cupcakes, and all of Ethan's friends. Scott was the main target for the water balloons, and when those were all gone the kids filled up cups of water to throw at him. It was a fun party.

He was pretty spoiled this year in the present category. He loves his new scooter, and has been riding it all day. I had fun making his soccer cake, even though it didn't turn out how I had planned it, I really like the end result. Mitch & Molly have enjoyed sharing all the birthday fun with Ethan today. He was very nice to let his sister open some presents and has been sharing all his toys.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY