Ducks

We went to the park to feed the ducks. I planned on getting lots of cute outdoor photos. What happened was this...we pulled into the parking lot and see probably 40 ducks. We get out of the car and they start to head our way. By the time I get the bread out, they are upon us. I start tearing and tossing the bread and the kids are scared/screaming because the ducks are getting too close to them.

I quickly emptied our bread bag and hurried the kids into the car...as the ducks followed us. 

I may have gotten a little hysterical myself and I may have had a quick daymare (is that what a daydream/night mare would be called?) of one of the ducks jumping into my car.

This is the only picture I got. We were safe in the car.

But our adventure wasn't quite over. On our way home we got stuck in traffic for about 20 minutes due to a bank robbery/stand off with the cops. After getting around the closed off intersection, we made it home safely. Phew!

What have YOU been up to today?

Sprinkler Kinda Day

It was a beautiful day today. So I said, Yes!

Madeline asked if they could play in the turtle sprinkler, and that's when I said it...you know, YES!

It feels so good to say, YES!

What are your favorite Summer activities?

Egg-cellent Day!

We had a little time...

 some eggs, and paint.

 So we got to work!

We ended up with Easter eggs I will cherish forever.

I'd love to hear about your Easter traditions!

Let's Play!

Playing outside makes everybody happy!

Pay no attention to the little girl picking her nose.

I love this outdoor weather, how about you?

My Strange Addiction

Before Christmas, Madeline kept asking for "princess stuff" and every time I browsed the "princess stuff" I just couldn't bring myself to buy it. It's pretty expensive, and (in my opinion) pretty junky. I was resigned to just not getting any "princess stuff". Then I came across this. SOLD. 

I went all over town to find the correct shape of peg people to give my daughter what she (didn't know she) wanted.

Since then I have developed a bit of a problem. 

The Super-heroes are for Topper. 

I really can't stop making them...or buying the blank ones. Most of these have gone to others, but I'm looking forward to displaying them somewhere.

Do any of you have a strange craft addiction?

New Phone

A few weeks ago I got a new phone. It's fair to say, I'm hooked on several photo apps.

All taken with the retrocamera app (Android Market)

These were taken with retrocamera and put together with photo grid.

I don't see the fun wearing off anytime soon.

My Granny

This coffee set has been on my Granny's counter my whole life. I noticed she started giving things away, and mentioned to my Mom that I really liked it. She said, "Tell Gail." (Dad's sister, Granny's daughter). I mentioned to my Dad that I really liked it. He said, "Tell Gail." I finally mentioned it to Gail. She (along with my mom and dad) didn't seem to know what I was talking about.

This past Easter when we were all gathered at Granny and Paw Paw's house I showed it to Gail. She told Granny, who of course packaged it all up right then and there. I knew Granny would do this, which is why I didn't want to tell her. Just wanted to make it known.

I will hold onto it forever. And think of Granny every time I look at it.

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

This is (in my opinion) the best thing I've made in a while. If you are a friend of mine, you will probably be getting something very similar as a birthday gift (unless of course you are also one of my kids teachers).

Saturday

What a fun day.

And the winner is...

As you can see, I went with the second choice. I was leaning that way, but my decision was confirmed. Topper likes it...which is what really matters. He said, "face, fox." Smarty pants.

Sunny Sunshine doesn't really go with the whole grouping, but he (she?) must stay. Both kids have grown accustomed to his lights and music before bed. I sometimes hear it restarted several times before they actually fall asleep.