Color Me Happy!

I am excited to say that I had my first purchase through my Color Me Happy Etsy shop on Friday! I had another inquiry today about a large painting! I am so excited! I am painting like a crazy person trying to get ready for the Mt. Laurel Spring Festival! These paintings make great gifts for birthdays, baby showers, and special occasions. I keep getting more ideas! Keith is about ready cut me off! Painting just makes me so happy! It makes me feel inspired to know that I am making someone else happy! Please pass along my website to anyone who is looking for a unique child's gift or looking to decorate...I ship anywhere in the United States!
www.2colormehappy.blogspot.com or www.2colormehappy.etsy.com

Thomas!!!

We went to ride Thomas on Saturday morning! Laney has been wanting to do that for a year! We tried to ride last year and a tornado came through the day before. It rearranged the festivities and damaged Thomas. Laney has talked about that on and off for a year! So...we made it!!! Both girls loved riding the train! Laney wanted to know why the "Policeman" was on the train...it was the conductor. I have to admit that the hats are very similar! Both Jess and Laney got tattoos...of course Jessi had to go first. Laney decided later that she wanted one to match Jess'. They had a lot of fun stuff to see and try. I am sad to say that I took some great pictures...my memory card is damaged. I lost them all! That makes me sick! Oh well! The memories will stay with us!

When we were young...

Keith scanned in some old photos. I have to say that I would encourage my children to make fun of our clothes!! Ugh!!!! Ohhhh to be 18 and newly in love again!

Well, back to the doghouse again...

While Jess is literally in the doghouse, I am, according to Laney,
in the doghouse. Today she got so frustrated with me that she
waved her wand and said..."I am sending you half way to China!"
Will someone visit me there?

Mommy Gone Wild!

Lisa and I went to Fairhope over the weekend for an Arts and Crafts Festival. We had a three hour detour on the way there. Someone burned 120 to 150 acres of land on purpose....can you believe that? We managed to listen to every CD in Lisa's car. We sang our hearts out and gave a few people some good laughs throughout our detour. You might as well make the best of it!! Over all, we had the best time. We shopped until we dropped! The arts and crafts show was fun but we managed to find every shop in Downtown along the way! We went to the outlet in Foley and did a little damage. We ate like Queens! We even managed to squeeze in a Starbucks run! Of course, for the second half of the trip we had to get some new music since we had listened to every CD she had over and over! We managed to sing and dance to all of our new stuff as much as the old stuff! Sometimes there is just nothing like singing at the top of your lungs and dancing while riding down the road! Lots of good memories and jokes! So glad we had the chance to go!

Jessi takes on McWane...

Today Laney returned to school. Jessi and I decided that we needed an adventure. We met some friends at McWane Center! Itty Bitty City is back!! Jessi loved it! She played her heart out!

Day 4 of Spring Break...

Well, today we tried to get a bunch done while also goofing off. Laney got her "hairs" cut (as she says). It is cut into a bob...very cute! Her goal was to score one of their lollipops...mission accomplished. We headed to Barnes and Noble to kill time before the mall opened. Those girlies love books. When we made it to the mall, we went on the quest to find sandals that fit Laney's dainty feet. It is hard to have the feet of a princess. Jess just loves being out and about. She happily rode in her stroller and talked the whole way. We rode the carousel. Jess was not happy about that. Laney rode the kitty because "he has to purr to be happy." Of course, we went to "Disney World" aka The Disney Store. Laney tried to coerce me into several stuffed animals. Proudly we left without the animals!! Laney is sure though that she will go back when she has "tenfourtwenty" dollars. We had some ice cream and surprised Dinah for a quick visit. Man, it is amazing how fast the day can go.

Tomorrow I am heading to Fairhope for an Arts and Crafts festival! Very exciting! Pray for Dinah! She will be chasing two girls for the day...she will definitiely need a nap or a major coffee boost!

Need your prayers...

A high school friend found out today that her child has lymphoma. Please pray for him as well as their family! I just cannot imagine what they are going through right now.

Day 3 of Spring Break...

We had lunch with Nancy today! It was so good to see her! We went to Joe's Italian in Weatherly...delicious, you must go! We played at the playground afterwards to burn off our energy. We all had a huge nap this afternoon, including Mommy :-). When I went to get Jess up from nap, she was lining up her lovies in her crib. Then she was saying, "Got a boogie!" and picking their noses. YUCK! What is the obsession with boogies?

Jess' comment of the day...

"Where are you, boogies?"

Spring Break still rocks!

Day two of spring break...
We went to the zoo today. There was an unbelievable amount of people there! I completely forgot that it was half price day! UGGHHH! We still had a great time. The weather was beautiful. We rode the train and even indulged in ice cream cones. Laney and her buddy Jacob played their hearts out! Jessi made eyes at James. Next time we will pick a different day than Tuesday, half price day! I think the parking lot was more of a zoo than the zoo.

Spring Break Rocks!

Day one of Spring Break...
We stayed in our pajamas until 11:00! Yes! We turned our living room into "Swan Lake" and the barbies had a blast. GG came over to get the girls to try on new matching outfits! They are absolutely precious! Then we met Daddy for lunch! Now we are napping...
AHHH! This is the life!

Spring Break Rocks!

Kids say the darndest things...

While having a margarita with Lisa tonight, a four-year-old came over to our table and said, "Alcohol is bad for your body." We said,"What?" She said, "Alcohol is bad for your body. You know that green juice." (As Lisa is taking a sip of her green juice.) I would like to say that we had a life changing moment but...

instead, we laughed all the way home!!! What can I say? Sometimes you just need a margarita to take the edge off of a long week.

Laney's Thoughts...

She made me laugh two times today. When she got up this morning, she said "I slept tight." You know...sleep tight don't let the bedbugs bite.

On our way home from the park, a horse was laying down in the pasture. Laney's thoughts were "He just knocked himself right down."

Motion Sickness...

Shouldn't you be on your way to a fantastic trip or unbelievable cruise to experience motion sickness? Shouldn't there be a reason to feel so dizzy and nauseous? I am having my third Meniere's Attack! AHHHHH!! IT STINKS! I have been yucky for 24 hours now and let me say I am sick of laying down, TV, and feeling puny. The dizziness and nauseous feeling started on Saturday but decided to take me out yesterday. UGHH! I have no patience for this mess. A special thank you to the Grandmas for coming to my rescue! God bless them! Well, I am going to lay down again. I think I am going to have couch sores...

Comments of the Day...

Laney says, "AHHH! Mrs. Mommy, I dropped it!" Too much time with Mrs. Pieroni at school???

Jessi says, "Duck, duck, cheese!" Who needs a goose anyway?

Jessica...

Where does the time go? Can you believe that she is already 20 months? We went to Mt. Laurel today just to look around. She loved it!

Some Fun in the Sun...

Since we went to church last night, we decided to have some fun this morning outside! We got out the paint, chalk, bubbles, bikes, fishing gear, hula hoops, and managed to play in the playhouse. Whew! We had a great time! Laney painted a beautiful picture while Jessi ate the paint! I tried to get a good picture of her red face but she is just too fast for the camera!

My Artwork is on Showcase...

My artwork "Flowers" is on showcase today at www.etsy.com. You can click on "showcase" at the top of the screen and then use the drop down to "children". Let me know what you think!

To our Uncle Adam...

We just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you! We love you!
X0X0
Laney and Jessi

"I stuck"...

Jessi couldn't get enough of sledding. She even sat in her shopping cart. All of the sudden I hear a loud "I stuck, I stuck!" Could she be a future olympian in the making? A shopping cart could be the next thing...

Sheer Joy

Snowy Love...

The girls had the best time together in the snow! They had to warm up when we came in though! Good thing they had each other!

Happy Snow Day!!!

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