New hair cut and color, Zebra girl

While my mom was here I was able to sneak off and get my hair cut and colored. I wasn't planning on getting it colored but my stylist talked me into it.  I put long layers in my hair and of course got it trimmed.  It feels much lighter and I think I will be able to make it through the hot summer months without chopping it off!

My goal is to keep growing my hair, but it seems it always get to a certain point and then I get too hot with it and decide to go short. We will see.

All the girls went out for lunch on Saturday.  Ella Bella pudding and pie was super cute in her zebra outfit.  I must say she was not the sweet little angel she usually is while we were trying to dine!  Perhaps that is the way all babies are.  They know you are trying to relax and enjoy yourself so then they just start acting out.  She's cute so I forgive her.

Cute and happy kiddo's!

This week we have Grammy and Ella here!  Nate and Heather left for a cruise and we get to watch Princess Ella!

Before they left they did some skyping.  Ella is quite the skyper.  She was sending kisses to her mom and dad via my computer screen.  Good thing I have some computer wipes because the screen was a bit, should we say cloudy?

Heather and Nate have called quite a few times to make sure Ella Bella is okay.  I just wanted to post a picture that proves she is...oh and she loves me!

I asked her if she liked being at Aunt Tabby's house and she happily replied, "Ya"!

At the moment I am not sure she is going to want to leave!

Computer Hog

Griffin loves to watch You Tube on my computer.  Anytime I sit down to do something he is right there climbing on my arm wanting to watch You Tube.

He likes to watch videos that contain the following subjects:
-Monster Trucks
-Airplanes, Helicopters
-Spiders
-Spiderman

He is pretty spoiled because he has two computers to choose from. Mommy's computer and Daddy's computer, I wonder why he always chooses mine, maybe because I am on mine more?

Spiderman lives at our house!

Griffin adores Spiderman, and he thinks he is spiderman.  Here are a few funny things he has said to me lately regarding Spiderman.

Griffin: Mom?
Mom: Yes.
Griffin: Spiderman loves you.

I am ashamed to say up in the corner of my kitchen there is a cobweb.  The other day my sweet son says to me:
Griffin: Oh look mom one of my web's is up there!
Well after that comment I just can't bring myself to vacuum it up.  He gets so excited every time he spies it and he loves showing everyone who comes over.

He currently has one Spiderman shirt and he has to wear it everyday.    I am on the look out for more Spiderman apparel.

As we were putting on his shirt the other day he said:
Griffin: Oh look mom it's me!! As he was pointing to his shirt.

And a comment not related to Spiderman.  The other day we were Skyping with Heather.  Heather mentioned that he got a hair cut and Griffin replied while rubbing his head: "Yeah its pretty fancy"  We just started cracking up.

Fun with the fam...

This weekend we spent Saturday together as a family.  Joe didn't have to work so we decided to take advantage.  We went to a local park and had a picnic.  Played some "fusbee", baseball, chased each other, and played on the play ground.  It was a bit cold but Griffin loved it.

We also went to the pet store and saw a humongous snake named Elvis.  He is an albino python and weighted slightly over 200 pounds.  He has a turtle and iguana that live in his cage with him. Griffin just thought it was so crazy a turtle would want to be in the same place as such a large snake.  Not sure if he saw the iguana.

We got a surprise visit from Nate, Heather, and Ella.  They decided to come up for Nate's brothers basketball tournament.  It was a really quick trip but we were really happy to be able to say hi!

Heather took LJ's four wheeler out for a spin.  Love the look on her face.  She did quite well and even took it for a spin in the dirt.

Ella hung out in the garage with Joe.  She is really cute especially when she walks around. Her and Griffin played quite well together and she just followed him around.  We are looking forward to having her come and visit us for a whole week!

Of course if the four wheeler is out Griffin has to sneak a ride!

Pockie was even able to come over and visit with us.  Ella decided he was okay and spent some time on his lap!

Miss Ella loves to eat!  I am totally amazed by how much she eats.  She even had a little fit because Heather moved her peaches!  She loves peaches!!

We all had a really good time.  It was a wonderful Saturday!

Family pic

For FHE last night Joe taught a little lesson about where we come from.  Griffin was more interested in playing with his "fusbee".  He doesn't do good just sitting and listening.  He always, I mean always, has to be moving!

LJ was kind enough to snap a little family  photo for us.  Griffin again, was not happy because he had to stand there, so barely a happy face from him!

Around Town #1

So...I saw this little piece of drama at the local recycling center.  Had to take a picture and share because well, it is funny!

A close up of the fine print.  I have to wonder a couple things after seeing this...

#1 Do you think they are really going to come and pick up their very large TV packaging? I don't think so they are most likely at home watching it.

#2 It said to read the signs so I did...they don't recycle glass, cardboard, or aluminum...so apparently you can only recycle newspapers and plastic...kind of strange for a recycling area. no?

#3 I wonder how long this little piece of drama is going to be hanging around the center?  It serves as a great warning to anyone who is going to come and try to recycle their cardboard.

Watch out they might duct tape it to the nearest telephone pole and write a silly little note with permanent marker demanding you come and pick it up!!!

They were so mad in fact, it appears the original message was written in red permanent marker, and then they realized you can't see it so they got their black one out!

#4 I think more than one person wrote on the sign...the writing isn't the same...oh and I don't think anyone can see the tiny print while they are driving by or into the center for that matter.  So it was totally unnecessary and I for one am offended by it....not really but I had to mention my disapproval.

This is Griffin's favorite blanket. We have to find it every night so he can go to bed.  He hates when I wash it!

Griffin loves riding his trike through out the house.  Lately he has been loving wearing his goggles while he rides.  Guess it is just part of the fun!

Funny Message

My Stampin Up! workshop order came yesterday and this is what was on the box:

I can't believe Stampin Up! actually put this on the box.  LOL!!!

Happy Birthday Heather!

Just wanted to wish my sister a Happy Birthday!  She is turning 27 today, and yes the picture above is her.

Here are 27 reasons why I love my sister:

1. She always offers to help me with Griffin even though she doesn't live near me.  Just the other day she told me, "I would watch Griffin for a month if I had to"

2. She is a good wife, mother, and housekeeper. Whenever we come to visit her house is always clean and welcoming.  There are fresh sheets on my bed, and she even has a special mat for Griffin to sit on while he eats his breakfast and watches Fox and the Hound.

3. She calls me for advice.

4.  She always has really yummy and easy recipes for dinner.  Her latest and greatest discovery is Taco Chili and it is so yummy!

5. She remembers things from our past that I have no recollection of, but is still fun for me to hear.

6. Sometimes when I get cranky she will just say, "Are you cranky today?"  and then she will let me go.

7.  She calls me almost every morning just to see what is going on and she is always so chipper!

8. She reminds me of all the good things about life when I am feeling sad.

9. First she will tell me she is not into blogging, and then she will decide she likes it, and then she will change her mind again!  It cracks me up.

10. She enjoys watching what I think are really silly movies, and she loves to call and tell me about them.  Most of the time she is laughing so hard I can't even understand what she is saying.  A couple of her favorites off the top of my head Dumb and Dumber, and Baby Momma.

11. When we go shopping for clothes together she can always find me really cute tops for cheap.  And she will stop me from buying what she would deem old lady clothes.

12. I enjoy when she comes to visit and we go to our secret cookie place for some of the yummiest sugar cookies ever made!  I only go when she is here, and sometimes with my mom.  We save up our change and go through the drive thru, yes it is a drive thru bakery!  I think one time we went every day for three days straight and then we were too embarrassed to keep going through and ordering two sugar cookies.

13.  She loves to eat fruit and has passed this trait on her to her lovely daughter.

14. She will let you know if she doesn't want to do something but she will do it anyways if she knows you really want to.

15. She is always willing to help others.

16. She is a hard worker and will keep on a project until it is finished.

17. She is always in the know about certain crafting trends. i.e. she was into letters before I knew about them...she also was ahead of the beaded watch band trend and learned how to make them, and she knew about the Cricut way before I did.

18. Lately she's been into learning about parenting.  She loves to share her tips with me.

19. She introduces me to new gadgets. Like DVR (still don't have one), the Cricut, cool waffle makers, and wrought iron decor just to name a few.

20. She is friendly and outgoing.

21. She trusts me enough to let me watch her baby.  Not many people get to do this so I feel it is a great honor!

22. I know I could call her at any time of the day about anything and she would listen to what I had to say.

23.  Sometimes we will just text each other about nothing, but really all that nothing is something quite special.

24. I would consider her to be quite humble.  She is happy with everything she has and recognizes the blessing she has been given.

25.  She has an ability to "bloom wherever she is planted".  She is always finding interesting people and involved in her community.  Ever since we were little she's just been out and about in the neighborhood getting to know everyone, finding babysitting jobs, or helping out where she could.

26. She really is a great hair stylist.  She gives Griffin the best hair cuts and I hate to take him any where else because they just don't turn out as cute.  She is good with all types of hair even though she doesn't think so.  I've had lots of fun with her cutting and dying my hair.  My favorite time was when she was in styling school and she gave me an A-line cut, which was not easy for her to do because she had only recently started, and she gave me some high lights.  I think that was my best hair cut ever, I mean obviously if I still remember it must have been good!

27. Finally, there are many things to love about Heather.  She is truly wonderful in so many ways.  Everyone should have a sister and a friend like Heather in their lives!  I am most grateful that we are sisters.  I am sure we were great friends before we came to Earth, and I am sure we chose each other to be sisters.

Happy Birthday Heather, my sister and my best friend!