The Farmgirl Report

Valentines and Pretty Girls

2012-02-14T14:58:00.000-06:00

Piper and Fancy Nancy at a Fancy Nancy Tea party put on by the library. It was lots of fun!

My Beautiful Little Girl!

Here are Pipers Valentines, we bought bubble at Target and then I printed cute little sayings and tied them on. They turned out so cute and were a lot more fun then candy. "Being your friend makes me bubble up with joy."

Miss Piper was tired of posing so thus the funny picture but I guess you see the "real" Piper. Happy Valentines Day everyone, I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Strawberry Shortcake Party

2012-02-07T15:02:00.000-06:00

Miss Piper turned 3 and wanted a Strawberry Shortcake party and so of course that is just what we had. She insisted on a cake, No cupcakes, so I made a cake using fondant for the first time. I did not think it turned out too bad for a beginner. When Piper saw the cake she said "It's perfect Mommy", as long as she thought it was perfect so did I.

The cutest 3year old ever(at least in my book)

All the yummy food, taco soup, chips and individual seven layer Mexican dip, magic jello cups, strawberry and marshmallow skewers, water, sweet tea and bottles of cherry limeade(I could not find anything strawberry).

One, Two, Three blow.

She has a wonderful time and told me "Thank you" many times.

Birthday # 3!

2012-01-27T16:18:00.002-06:00

Miss Piper turned 3 today, so hard to believe. I took her birthday photo's and thought they turned out great. No party pictures yet, those will come later, the party is not until next weekend.

Crazy kid! In this photo you can see the balloon wreath I made, Yeah! I made something from Pinterest.

Birthday Balloons are always so much fun.

So Thankful for this little bundle of energy, smiles and love.

Little Cutie!

Happy Birthday baby girl, Mommy and Daddy love you so very much.

Miss Priss

2012-01-23T18:59:00.002-06:00

Here is our little miss, so excited for her birthday this week(more on that later). Grumpy was dying to see a new picture of his sheep dog, hope this works for you Dad.

Snow Day

2012-01-12T17:16:00.000-06:00

Miss Piper and her Mommy sure do like snow days, we stay in our pj's all day and just be lazy. When Piper saw the snow this morning she wanted to go out and build a snowman, Mommy quickly destroyed her plans, it is way too cold to go out and play. As I write this post at 5:15pm it is 12degrees but the windchill is -15degrees, that is just way too cold for a little girl to go out and play. Instead we are going to play games as a family when Daddy gets home from work.

Sure wish I had a storm door. Here is a sneak peek of the "other" house project we have had the carpenters work on, a new front porch and door. More pic of that later. So tell me how do your spend your "snow" day?

2012-01-09T14:00:00.002-06:00

Piper loves her Tigers. Geaux Tigers!

Kitchen Transformation

2012-01-06T14:48:00.001-06:00

I am so excited to share our kitchen update with you, while we were away at Christmas we had our kitchen worked on. It was so nice to come home and see the wonderful things that had been done. So now I will give you a photo tour of the kitchen from the time we bought the house until now.
Below is the kitchen is the way to kitchen looked when we started cleaning it, the people were taking a lot longer to move out them what had been agreed on to we came in and began boxing stuff(junk) and putting it in the garage. The first time we looked at the house I got home and asked Eric "what color were the counter tops?"

We painted and cleaned, the kitchen was then presentable.


I disliked the dark cabinets so this fall I painted them, quite an undertaking. The kitchen was now looking pretty good, except for the white and gold fleck counter top, and blue and orange peel and stick tile, that was coming up in big sections. Every time you mopped or moved something across the floor more came up.

Enter Winslow Home Improvements, those guys are great. As I said before while we were gone for Christmas we had the carpenters come and "help" our kitchen out. We gave it the works, new counter tops, ceramic tile, new sink, faucet and a Dishwasher. I am so totally in love with that thing!

I am so thankful to have a "new" kitchen, it has been so fun rearranging things and decorating.


Thank you to both sets of parents who helped us with this, it is a great Christmas present. I hope you have enjoyed this photo tour, sure wish I could have my blog friends over and see it in person, I might even let you try my new Keurig coffee/drink maker. Stay tuned, in the near future I will share with you the other great things that have been done to the house.

Finished Object Friday

2012-01-06T10:34:00.004-06:00

Don't you just love burlap? I am finding so many uses for it, like this cute little sign I made. I was needing something for a kitchen corner and was inspired to make this. Picture frame, burlap and designs cut out with a cricut, so easy and cute. I am joining Chari's Finished Object Friday, go over and see the cute pillowcases she made for Christmas gifts. I can personally vouch for their cuteness since Miss Piper received one from Auntie Chari. She loves it by the way.
Stay tuned for an AMAZING kitchen makeover, pictures coming later today.

Christmas with Family

2011-12-31T16:03:00.003-06:00

We were able to spend Christmas with my family in LA and of course we had a wonderful time. Miss Piper asked Santa for a fishing pole and Mobigo and he brought both. She is one happy girl.

I received a Kindle Fire and Love it, Thank you Mom and Dad.

Waiting to open presents, we had lots and lots to open.

Love these two girls.

NeeNee, Grumpy and their Princess

The girls and their electronics!

Happy New Year from our crazy LSU(and Hawkeye) loving family. May everyone have a blessed New Year and may LSU beat Alabama. :)

Joy's of Christmas - Day 24

2011-12-24T22:24:00.003-06:00

Sprinkling reindeer food on the lawn, this little girl is very excited for Santa to get here.

Coke and Oreo's that is what Piper said Santa likes.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 23

2011-12-24T10:59:00.004-06:00

Bif the purple bear has hung on my parents trees ever since I can remember, my Dad made him out of ceramic in about 1981. Every year he hangs front and center, we all love Bif. Don't you just love ornaments with a story.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 22

2011-12-22T19:18:00.004-06:00

There is no place like home for Christmas.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 21

2011-12-22T19:16:00.004-06:00

Finally on our way to Louisiana, she has been living for this day.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 20

2011-12-20T17:58:00.001-06:00

The presents are packed, we are officially headed to NeeNee and Grumpy's.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 19

2011-12-20T17:54:00.002-06:00

This is the way to read your Christmas books, Dad makes a great chair. The title is very fitting "I Can't Wait Until Christmas."

Joy's of Christmas - Day 18

2011-12-19T08:32:00.003-06:00

I believe she is just the cutest Mary I have ever seen.

While waiting to walk up front and be Mary, Piper turned to me and said "I am ready to be married." Silly girl.

They kept patting the baby and pushing it into the straw, I guess they wanted him to be warm and comfortable. They did so good and were cute having tug of war with straw and making funny faces at each other. I still can not believe my little girl was old enough to be Mary.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 17

2011-12-18T20:40:00.004-06:00

Just waiting to decorate my new front porch, some day I will have one.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 16

2011-12-17T10:18:00.001-06:00

Love my dinning room chandelier with little red reindeer and greenery and my new burlap curtains(Thanks Mom).

Joy's of Christmas - Day 15

2011-12-17T10:15:00.002-06:00

OH, please tell me I am not the only one who hates gift bags and mismatched paper. I am very particular about my Christmas wrapping paper, ribbon and tags. I guess if I waited until Christmas Eve to wrap the gifts it would not make any difference about the paper but since I wrap as I buy I like it to be just as nice as the gifts inside. Please tell me I am not the only one like this. :)

To get those packages looking so pretty I had to hire some creative little elves to help me. They like wrinkles paper and lots & lots of tape. And the also wrap a "gift" and immediately open it again. It is very entertaining for them, Yeah!

2011-12-15T18:19:00.004-06:00

Can you ever have too many sprinkles?

Joy's of Christmas - Day 13

2011-12-14T09:43:00.002-06:00

Piano in place of a mantel.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 12

2011-12-13T11:37:00.003-06:00

Gingerbread House Fun

Joy's of Christmas - Day 11

2011-12-12T21:49:00.004-06:00

Seeing this kinda makes you wonder what the animals thought when they looked in their manger and saw a tiny human laying there. I read "The Crippled Lamb" by Max Lucado to my junior children, it gives just a little glimpse at what this animals must have thought. I am so glad they were willing to share their shelter and manger with a tiny new born KING.

Christmas Party-Part 2

2011-12-12T17:32:00.000-06:00

I made bags of Reindeer Noses to give to the guest as they left, as you will see in the bottom photo(sorry they got out of order). I also made Magic Reindeer Food more the kiddos to sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas Eve.

We had a few photo props which the kids enjoyed, very much. And yes that is Miss Payton (many of you readers will remember her.)

Miss Piper found someone willing to read to her, Thanks Sabrina, so glad you and Danny came.

Christmas Party Fun! Part 1

2011-12-12T17:03:00.001-06:00

We hosted our first Christmas Open House Friday night and we had a great time. The above photo is what you would have seen when you came in the front door, so come on in and enjoy the photo's of the party. Sure with I could have invited my blog readers to the party.

Food, Food, Food, I fixed way too much food. But it was yummy and know one when away hungry.

Meatballs, Meat and Cheese tray, Toritilla pinwheels, Mini cheeseballs, Veggies and dip and crackers, now for the desserts, Turtles, Chocolate cake pops, Oreo truffles, Peppermint bark, Dipped pretzels, Peanut butter blossoms and Mini cheesecakes. The food was wonderful even if I made most of it myself. :)

The choice of drinks included, Sweet Tea, H2O, Hot Apple Cider, Eggnog and Sparkling Grape Juice.

Another shot of the desserts.

We also had a candy bar, the kids loved it.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 10

2011-12-11T12:48:00.001-06:00

I love my family - Merry Christmas from our house to yours.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 9

2011-12-11T12:47:00.001-06:00

Christmas party fun...we had a great time.

More pictures of the party to come.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 8

2011-12-08T22:25:00.001-06:00

Little Miss Piper enjoying Mom's first attempt at making cake pops. Piper and Daddy say "Yummy."

Don't these look good? We are having a party at our house Friday night and this is just one of the many yummy things I have been making. Pictures of the rest of the party coming whenever I get a chance.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 7

2011-12-08T10:22:00.001-06:00

O' Christmas Tree. Not the greatest photo of the tree but I am still trying to figure this new camera out, my but this thing has a lot of settings.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 6

2011-12-06T15:33:00.001-06:00

The first snow of the year is always so exciting. We woke up to a light snow and Piper immediately wanted to go play in it. Love the photo above of her clapping for joy because of the snow.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 5

2011-12-06T11:14:00.001-06:00

Loving her fishing game from "Uncle" Jim

Joy's of Christmas - Day 4

2011-12-05T09:26:00.001-06:00

Piper sure enjoys being with her cousins Jordyn and Rylie, their ages are Piper(almost 3), Jordyn(3), Rylie(2). Their close ages make them so fun!

Joy's of Christmas - Day 3

2011-12-03T17:29:00.001-06:00

I am loving the sign I made, I found it on Pinterest (don't you just love that site). An old picture from Goodwill, red spray paint, chalkboard paint and Ta-Da! Now I am off to have a fun evening with my family, love this time of year.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 2

2011-12-02T21:48:00.001-06:00

Princess Piper enjoyed the Oreo Truffles Mommy made, they were yummy.

Finished Object Friday~Advent Bags

2011-12-02T14:41:00.001-06:00

I have always thought Advent calendars were such a neat idea and now that we have a little one I knew I had to do one. After much looking on Pintrest (very addicting), I used ideas I had found and added a little of my own creativity. I cut burlap into the size bags I wanted and stitched them up, leaving the top open.

I then hung them on red ric-rac from the stair rail in our kitchen. My husband walked in one night and said "they are too plain" and thus the embellishments. They are so cute now! Piper is enjoying opening them, so have treats inside, others have note with an activity we are going to do.
So what have you been making lately? Link up with Chari for her Finished Object Friday party.

Joy's of Christmas - Day 1

2011-12-01T11:48:00.001-06:00

Christmas Time is coming and we are getting very excited. I am loving these burlap count down bags I made and of course Piper is too, since the treat inside are for her.

I hope everyone will join in and post your Joy's of Christmas Daily Photo's. One small change the linky will be located on the upper left side of the screen. I would also like to have a link back if you will be participating, it will help us all gain a few more readers for our great blogs.

Ready for some Camera Action?

2011-11-29T15:37:00.001-06:00

Well bloggers it is almost time for the 25 Days of Christmas post once again. This is where we take photos of the happenings, decorations or whatever you wish and post a photo everyday from December 1st until December 25th. If I am not mistaken this will be my fourth year to host this link up and I so enjoy it. Beginning December 1st there will be a linky located on the upper right had side of my page, if you wish to join us please add your name and link up so we can all enjoy your holiday with you. If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask, until then Merry Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T18:28:00.001-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I hope you all have a wonderful day where ever you may be. Here in our house we have so many things to be thankful for, the list could take up a whole page. God has been so good to us. Once again I hope everyone has a great day and enjoys the company of family and friends.

NeeNee and Grumpy Time

2011-11-17T18:41:00.001-06:00

My parents came to visit and boy did we ever have a good time. Piper has such fun playing with them and getting spoiled.

Piper and Grumpy doing their own version of "Jingle Bells." I will have to post the video sometime.

And of course the visit is not complete without a gift or two and so we now have Strawberry Shortcake residing at our house.

Thank you for coming to visit us Mom and Dad, we sure love you. Thank you for all the things you do to help us out and for spoiling Miss Piper.

Christmas Photo Session

2011-11-02T10:48:00.000-05:00

I gave the new camera a good trial yesterday and I am happy to report I love it! It was a beautiful 70 degree day, probably one of the last for this year. So I dolled Piper up and away we went.

She did pretty good, especially with the promise of Dairy Cream ice cream afterward.

Considering she is 2 1/2 years old and it was Mom taking the pictures I think we got some good shots. BTW these are just a Few of them, so glad for digital.

This is a regular Piper look, when she wants something or is questioning you, this is the look you get.

Well I am off to get things cleaned up around here, my parents are coming in this weekend and we are getting very excited. Good fun, good eats and Christmas decorating.

Trick or Treat

2011-10-31T22:29:00.003-05:00

This year we went Trick or Treating with Payton and Keagan, Winnie the Pooh had a wonderful time.

Winnie the Pooh, Sleeping Beauty and Mr. Dog

Piper kept insisting I call her Winnie the Pooh not Piper, guess you got to get into character.

As we were driving to meet up with the other kids, I looked in the back and saw this adorable site, Pooh is extra cute with sunglasses.

New Camera~LOVE

2011-10-25T20:01:00.001-05:00

I ordered a new(to me) Canon Rebel xs and I do believe I am in love. I have had so much fun with it in just a few hours. Just think of the photos of Piper I will be taking now, poor girl will run when the camera comes out.

Who can resist that Popsicle smile?

Sleeping babies are so sweet.

Kitchen Makeover~Loving It!

2011-10-21T15:28:00.001-05:00

I told you I have been working on a project, it is now complete. So now we will begin the tour, please stay with your tour guide and keep arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times. OK, so now that we all know the rules follow me, first you see the ~~lovely~~, ~~homey~~, well just plain ugly cabinets. They totally take away from my "Split Pea Soup" walls (which I am in love with), I have been wanting to have them painted but it just never worked out (the budget was saying "no"), then enters Rust-Olem Cabinet Transformations.

Thanks so my wonderful Mother for seeing this stuff at the hardware store, it is the greatest stuff. So easy just wash and degloss cabinets, paint with two coats of white, paint on glaze, wipe off, clear coat and there you have it "new" cabinets.

I am loving the "clean" feel and look of my kitchen, so cheerful. There is some color variation due to the fact I did not use the same pressure when wiping the glaze off, but you know what if it doesn't bother you it doesn't bother me.

I am also liking my new vignettes, simple, just the way I like it.

Someday I will get that dishwasher, hopefully in the next year.

Hope you have enjoyed seeing the kitchen going from drab to fab, at least in my opinion.

Dressed For Fall

2011-10-14T00:09:00.000-05:00

Welcome, so glad you stopped by to see my fall Living Room decor. First off is the entryway, I absolutely love my bench, it makes such a cute place to sit seasonal decor and also houses all off our winter mittens, hats and scarves.

Come on in and have a seat in the living room. I am loving my recliner, not exactly the color I would have chosen but the price was very reasonable (FREE). And hey, off white goes with about anything, right? Can't you just feel that cool autumn breeze blowing the curtains, makes you want to sit, read a book and have a latte'.

Now to the other side of the room, still loving my photo display above the couch. I am thinking of putting Christmas pictures of Piper in the frames for the Christmas/winter season. What do you lovely readers think?

The little corner nook, I am loving the way this turned out this year. Special memories displayed for all to see, the couples in the photos are my grandparent~ right frame: Jack and Clara Norwood(Mom's parents), left frame: Ed and Dorothy Robinson(Dad's parents). The shadow box on the bottom shelf hold a drawing by my Great Grandma Brasher(Mom's Grandma) and the crayolas she used to draw with. The pumpkins were made by my Grandad Jack Norwood.

And lastly the piano, with her touches of fall. Thank you for stopping in for a visit, stay tuned for the unveiling of a much needed makeover. I am very excited to show all of you what I have been up to.

Pumpkin Time

2011-09-26T21:58:00.000-05:00

Saturday we made our way to the pumpkin patch to choose our bright orange beauties. Beautiful weather, giggling girl, hayride, well I think you can get the picture, we had a great time.

Piper loved the bumpy hayride out to the pick your own patch.

I think I'll choose this one.

Jumping for Joy, we found a pumpkin.

Our little Pumpkin Piper.

All dressed up and ready for church.

Fall Photo's

2011-09-19T14:43:00.002-05:00

Just thought I would post a few favorite fall photo's of my little pumpkin, she is growing up way too fast. She was 8 months in the above photo, don't you just want to squeeze those chubby cheeks.

Such a big girl at 1 1/2 years, full of life.

2 1/2 years going on 10.

We have been very busy around here thus the absence of post, sorry faithful readers. Since I posted last I have started babysitting a 3 1/2 month old little boy and of course I still watch Keagan (3). So I have been very busy, I almost forgot how much time a baby takes, He is a great little guy though.
We are having a great beginning to the autumn season, cool weather and beautiful days. I hope to get some projects complete soon and post the completed projects.

Vacation Down South

2011-09-07T22:43:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone, wow it has been a long time since I have posted, vacation is over so I guess I should update you on all the happenings. Piper and I went to visit my family in LA for two weeks and had a fabulous time. We went to the beach in South Louisiana with my parents, brother and his girlfriend, great people= great fun. The above picture is of Piper with her Grumpy, they were both tired from a playing at the beach.
Matt and Beka at the Jungle Gardens on Avery Island, this is the island were Tabasco sauce is made.
Piper and NeeNee checking out the Tabasco museum.
Uncle Matt hosing Piper off after eating a Popsicle~ she loves her Uncle Matt.
Mommy and Piper loved the beach. It was a wonderful vacation, I love spending time with my family.

Sights of summer

2011-07-26T14:30:00.004-05:00

My first tomato's and bell pepper of the year, my mouth is watering just looking at them. Don't you just love all the sights and (most) smells that accompany summer? Fresh fruits and veggies, freshly mowed lawns and oh so much more.

Fresh flowers for the garden.

And especially fresh squeezed lemonade, Oh so refreshing.

Fresh green beans, frozen to be enjoyed during those long days of winter...when we need some summer sunshine. I hope you are enjoying summer as much as we are, slow down and enjoy it.

Vacation Fun

2011-07-09T15:31:00.003-05:00

We had a great little vacation to St. Louis, it is so much fun to spend time together as a family.

At a St. Louis Cardinals game, Go Redbirds!

And of course we visited the Arch. Piper and Eric loved going up in it, Mommy not so much.
The Magic House Children's Museum was lots of fun. How do you like the next president?

Road trips are so much fun!

Shopping at the Magic House, she enjoyed this very much.

Happy Birthday America!

2011-07-04T15:51:00.002-05:00

God Bless America, Land That I Love!

Hope everyone has a great holiday celebrating the wonderful freedom we have.

Love my little firework!

Fair Fun

2011-06-27T14:36:00.003-05:00

This last week we ventured out to the fair several times, we had a great time visiting with friends, eating corndogs and funnels cakes and of course seeing the animals.
Piper was "dressed" and ready to go, wearing a shirt she won at the fair and her cowboy boots that used to be Paytons.
Piper and some little guy tearing it up on the dance floor. This little boy came over and asked her if she wanted to dance and of course she did.
Miss Piper and our friend Sabrina on top of the sawdust pile. We are planning on an other good week, my sister inlaw and little boy are coming to town, tractor pull Saturday, 4th of July and vacation next week, can you tell we love summer?

Sand, Sewing and More.

2011-06-20T23:20:00.004-05:00

Piper has enjoyed her sand table I found at the Goodwill, it is great entertainment for a great price.
Already to go ride on the open tractor with Grandpa, she is such a farmgirl.
I think she has been watching Mommy too much, she was trying to sew her own "Fancy Nancy" pillowcase. I better hurry and get it made for her before she does it herself.
I think we need to get a basket for the poor kittens to ride in, over the handle bars does not look to comfy. Well summer is in full swing here and we are enjoying it, swimming lessons, vacation coming up, the county fair this week and so much more. Check back soon for more post of the fun things we are doing.

Memorial Day Moments

2011-05-31T15:21:00.002-05:00

Nothing makes your heart swell with pride like the Red, White & Blue.

An All American Little Girl.

What better place to sit and watch the band but on Grandpa's shoulders.

I pledge allegiance...

Freedom and Family...wonderful things.

Finished Object Friday

2011-05-27T21:49:00.003-05:00

Wow, Finished Object Friday again, where does time go? I am loving my finished object this week, the cute table above it the latest project. I found the table at the Goodwill and knew that it had potential. As you can see from the last photo it was not a beauty but some good sanding a few coats of white paint and stripes and now it matches my newly redecorated living room very well. As for making the stripes I measured a little, eyeballed a little and Ta-Da, I have stripes.
How do you like what I have done over the couch? I am thinking I need either blue garland or maybe just some green garland mixed with the white pearl garland. I am loving the oversized prints of Piper.
Here is a before of the table, beautiful right. I am joining in on Chari's Finished Object Friday, check out the cute cake she made.

Randomness...

2011-05-23T13:38:00.005-05:00

Well it has been awhile since I have posted and my Dad is complaining about not seeing his sheepdog a.k.a Piper. So here is a bunch of random pictures for him and you to enjoy. The above picture is Piper being her normal goofy self.
In the last month Piper gave up her Binky, the Binky Fairy came and took it and gave her a kite in return. She thought it was a fair trade and has not asked for the Binky since. Yeah for Miss Piper. Sniff, Sniff for Mommy, my baby is growing up.

Keagan, Piper and the babysitter(or fight referee).
Love these kiddos but they can be a handful.

Loving the pool, can't wait to spend more time in it.

Good Times

2011-05-10T13:53:00.002-05:00

It was great to have my parents here for Mothers Day, it had been six years since I had spent a Mothers Day with them. We are having a great time and enjoying wonderful weather.
And of course Miss Piper is thrilled to death to have them here, I believe they are enjoying her too.
I love these three people so much! Well I guess I better run and go spend more time with them, time goes so fast when they are around. More photos to come later.

Grumpy's Tigers

2011-04-28T14:29:00.002-05:00

Easter 2011

2011-04-25T10:00:00.002-05:00

Miss Piper was very excited about her Easter basket.

It always make Mommy so happy when you wrinkle your pretty dress instead of smiling for the camera. I never could get her to really look at me, too many other people to look at.
My beautiful baby girl and her new Vera bag for Nana and Grandpa. She's not spoiled or anything. Thank you Nana and Grandpa.

And here we are in our Easter finery.

I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter, I know we did. A good church service, lots of yummy food and family.

Happy Easter

2011-04-23T14:47:00.003-05:00

Miss Piper...Easter 2010

Happy Easter to all our friends. Aren't you glad Jesus rose from the grave so we could have this wonderful day to celebrate? I hope all of you have a wonderful day with family and friends. And don't forget to thank God for allowing His only Son to died for us.

The Easter Bunny has grown up, stay tuned for new Easter pictures coming up soon.

Miss Piper...Easter 2009

Fishished Object Friday...The chair

2011-04-15T14:59:00.002-05:00

Wow, I finally have finished object. I have to many objects I want to have finished but never seem to get them done, they are all so cute in my mind. Anyway back to my chair, I am borrowing a desk and chair from my Mother inlaw ( it was her mothers) and as you can tell the chair was not too beautiful or comfy, so I helped it out a little. I would love to paint it but this will have to do for now.
I removed the seat and covered it with about four layers of quilt batting (so my seat would be comfy on this seat) and them I measured out how much fabric I needed to cover all that puffiness. I then tried my hand at iron on vinyl, I believe I am going to like it. Now juice spills, sticky sucker, snotty noses, etc, etc can be wiped off.
So there you have it folks and easy chair redo, now if I can find my scrapbook desk under all the piles of "craft stuff", I will try out new chair. I am joining Chari at the Chari Tree for Finished Object Friday, go on over and see the chair she finished this week.

Life with a 2 year old.

2011-04-12T13:22:00.002-05:00

Fish food anyone? Piper and Keagan were playing in the kitchen(getting along real good) and then I hear "Uh-oh, yucky, spill fish food". You never know what two 2 year olds are going to get into, at least they did not try to feed the fish.

Looking at the fish(before the accident).

I heard Piper yelling "Help me" and when I found her she was behind the love seat, I still don't know how she got there. Silly girl!

Filling Daddy's shoes is a big job.

Loving the beautiful spring weather, picnics at the shop, driving her car and swinging.

NeeNee and Piper

2011-04-05T21:55:00.005-05:00

It was wonderful to have my Mom with us for two weeks while I recovered from having four wisdom teeth removed. It took a lot longer for me to recover than I thought it would, Mom took care of everything for me. She said "she had forgotten what it was like to try to cook and look after a 2yr old at the same time", you really need four arms. Thank you Mom, you are the greatest.

Piper loves her NeeNee and can't wait to see her again. But next time you come please bring Grumpy.

Spring is coming!

2011-03-21T23:39:00.002-05:00

Piper and I have been enjoying the warmer weather we have had lately. We love not wearing coats and getting to wear sandals or flip flops.

Doing what she loves best.

The princess and the cheeseburger

2011-03-15T16:48:00.003-05:00

Princess Piper

She loves to get McDonalds.

It taste so much better when your feet are on the table.

My helper

2011-03-10T14:19:00.003-06:00

Miss Piper loves helping Mommy, especially doing "dishers." Mostly this consist of what she calls cooking, stirring the dirty dish water.
Some days I want to say "just let Mommy do the dishes by herself," and then I think about how I prayed for this little girl to be born. Being a Mommy is a very hard but also very rewarding job, I would not trade the job for anything.
Oh, if you need your dishers washed or your mirrors cleaned(spit on them, then wipe clean) Piper is available.

Finished Object Friday

2011-03-04T13:48:00.002-06:00

I am loving my finished object, a skirt and hair accessory for Piper. I am pretty proud of myself for making the skirt with no pattern, just cut, measured and sewed. Turned out pretty cute I think, now to get her to stand still enough for a picture in it. Chari at The Chari Tree has a great fished object, I believe I will get the items and make some myself. To see what her finished object is you will just have to go over there and take a peek.

Just for Poppa

2011-03-02T08:43:00.004-06:00

My Dad informed me that my blog had not been updated recently, in other words no new pictures of Piper had been posted. So here are a couple of new ones just for Poppa and anyone else that wants to see the little monkey. I babysit Keagan on Mondays and lets just say two 2year olds are quite crazy.

Cooking breakfast in her "Fancy Nancy" jams.

Reading a "Winnie the Pooh" book to Eeyore.

Little artist

2011-02-23T13:49:00.003-06:00

Do you need any painting done? Piper enjoyed using "marks" on her cardboard house at Daddy's shop. It is amazing how much fun kids can have with a box.

Chalk board-FOF

2011-02-18T18:39:00.003-06:00

This wall in the kitchen was driving me crazy, so what did I do? I started painting!
Last year I went to an auction and ended up with a few mirrors that I did not know what to do with, with a few coats of chalk board paint we now have a memo board in the kitchen.
Now I am going to be on the look out for a envelope type box to hang beside it, don't you think that will look good. I am joining Chari's Finished Object Friday over at the Chari Tree, check out the cute cookies she made.

Redecorating again...

2011-02-17T14:17:00.003-06:00

Well fellow bloggers I am at it again, redecorating. So tell me, how do you decorate? Do you change colors for the seasons, just pull out a few trinkets for the season or do you do like me and change the whole color scheme for fall/winter and spring/summer? I tend to lean toward darker shades in the fall, about the end of August you can find me changing the living room and entry to browns, reds, oranges, such cozy colors. Then about the middle to end of February I start thinking spring, out comes the pinks, yellows, blues and greens. The photo above and below are a glimpse of how the room was decorated for valentines.
Well this year I decided to try a total different color then before, don't you just love spray paint. I was walking through Hobby Lobby and this color of paint caught my eye, I bought a can not knowing what I was even going to do with it. Now I am scouring the house finding items to paint.
This spring/summer I have decided to go with a shabby chic/cottage feel, and I am loving it already. The memories sign is just one of the items I have painted so far, don't you just love the color it is called "Aqua" by American Accents. So tell me how you decorate, I would love to hear about your style. Full room reveal coming soon, gotta let the paint dry.

Our Little Valentine

2011-02-14T15:44:00.002-06:00

Happy Valentines Day to all! I wish love and happiness on each on of you.

Isn't our little valentine just the cutest. I am sure her NeeNee, Poppa, Nana and Grandpa would agree with me.

For the Love of Hearts

2011-02-13T12:31:00.002-06:00

Happy early Valentines Day everyone. As you can see anything can have a "heart." From potato's to tomato's.

Piper's Winnie The Pooh Party

2011-02-05T16:06:00.003-06:00

The table for Piper and her friends.

Yummy cupcakes, sitting on the Pooh book from Beka.

Going for a ride on her new tricycle from NeeNee and Poppa.
She loves the tricycle, she will just have to learn how to pedal it.

She loved it when Payton took her for a ride.

The party is finally over, I can take one sock off.

Piper had a wonderful birthday party with Payton, Keagan, Shawna, Nana and Grandpa as guest. Here she is ready for a nap holding the Winnie the Pooh from Uncle Matt. It was a "honey" of a day.

A snow story.

2011-02-03T09:02:00.002-06:00

Tuesday morning Eric, Piper and I along with Eric's parents headed to Des Moines, IA, the guys were going to a farm show and us girls were going shopping, this has become a tradition for the last couple of years. We knew they were saying snow was coming in the afternoon but they have said we were going to have a bad storm so many other times and we didn't that we were not worried about it. To make a long story short by the time we left Des Moines it was snowing pretty good but the road conditions were not bad so we stopped to eat in Pella, IA and by the time we left there the conditions had deteriorated greatly. The visibility was next to nothing, we were only going about 30mph or slower, cars were off the ditch. We stopped and picked up to stranded motorist and took then to a nearby town. After we dropped them off we got back on the highway and were able to follow a snowplow, if would have been almost impossible for us to make it through the drifts if it were not for the plow. We were able to follow the plow all the way to our town but when were tried to take the road out to the country where we live the snow was too deep, so back to town we went, by the way we were only 7 miles from our house. To make a long story a little shorter the two motels in town were full so we ended up spending the night in my Mother in laws store, so thankful we had a warm place to stay.
We later learned that we had followed some of the last snowplows, when the snowplow got to town he was headed to the shed, they pulled them off the road due to such bad conditions. We just thank the Lord for keeping us safe, many prayers were said on the trip and as you can tell God certainly answered them.
When we finally got home Wednesday morning this is what the front of our house looked like, very welcoming!
Lunch on the patio anyone? There really is a table under there, right by the bird feeder. Hope you enjoyed the snow storm story, this just goes to show that God does listen to our prayers.

Happy Birthday Princess

2011-01-27T15:17:00.002-06:00

Happy 2nd Birthday Precious Piper.

Piper's 1st Birthday~would you just look at those chubby cheeks.

Piper's 1st moments.

My how times flies, our little girl turned 2 today. She has been such a bright spot in our lives and we thank God for allowing us to be her Mommy and Daddy. We love you so much Piper, thank you for being such a ray of sunshine.

Someones turning 2!

2011-01-25T16:42:00.004-06:00

Here are a few birthday photo's of Piper. Here birthday is Thursday but her party is not until Feb 5th, and on top of that I took birthday photo's today, poor girl is confused.

Isn't she a sweetheart.

Idaho Vacation Highlights

2011-01-20T15:17:00.003-06:00

We had a great time with my Aunt and Uncle in Idaho, vacations just go by way too fast. Piper loved flying on a airplane, everybody complimented us on how good she was, that made us very happy.

It was good to see old friends again and also make new ones. You can never has too many friends.

Piper took right up with Baby Kaylin, she got to be the bossy one for once.

Good ole Idaho onions.

Piper and Uncle Max had a great time playing and laughing.

Piper was a great kitchen "helper" to Aunt Adonna.

Bruno and Piper became fast friends.

Someone got stuck!

Eric had a blast riding snowmobiles with Uncle Max and Kirk, they had lots of stories to tell on each other.
Thank you Uncle Max and Aunt Adonna for inviting us to come and see you and for showing us such a great time. We loved every minute of it and we love you very much too.

Ready for vacation

2011-01-10T15:58:00.003-06:00

Well we are ready for our vacation, at least Piper said she was when she came in dressed like this. Our little family is head off to visit family and have a relaxing time. I might post while I am away I might not. Stay tuned for pictures of our trip or in Piper speak "ride airplane, Donna's house."

Finished Object Friday

2011-01-07T13:39:00.004-06:00

Well someone in our house is turning 2 this month, can you believe it. We have decided to go the a Winnie the Pooh theme and since I did not care for the invitations that matched the plates and napkins we ordered I made my own. First I found a picture of pooh on the Internet and copied, traced, copied some more, cut and glued, well you get the picture. It took sometime but I just love how they turned out, so bright and cheerful just like the munchkins who is having the birthday.

So far this year...

2011-01-04T21:55:00.002-06:00

Taking her own temperature and yes she does have a glazed donut monster nose.

Modeling the "P" towel she got from Grandpa and Nana.
Snuggles with Aunt Leilani at a New Years Eve party.
Horse back riding with Dad, sure this horse can ride triple.

We should have gotten her an MP3 player, she loves mine. Of course Duck needs to listen to music too.

Snowy Christmas Eve

2010-12-29T16:04:00.004-06:00

Waiting to open presents from Nana and Grandpa.
Sorry the pictures got out of order, snow ones
were supposed to be first.

Hooray, Santa came to town.

Christmas Eve was absolutely perfect, it snowed all day.
The snow on the ground and the falling snow really made the night magical.

Gorgeous

The snowy drive into town, so thankful for our 4-wheel drive.

Christmas Day...What Fun!

2010-12-29T15:48:00.003-06:00

Poor Kyron, he wasn't sure about this little girl sitting on his lap.

We had such a great time watching Piper open her gifts Christmas morning.

Yeah, now I can have music wherever I go.

We surprised Eric with a motorcycle helmet.

Maid service anyone?

Day's of Christmas - Day 24

2010-12-24T11:02:00.002-06:00

Watching the snow fall and waiting for Santa.

Day's of Christmas - Day 23

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Yummy, sugar cookies.

The taste tester mostly liked the frosting.

Day's of Christmas - Day 22

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Cuddles with the Husby, what a perfect way to end the evening.

Day's of Christmas - Day 21

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God Bless Us Everyone ~ Tiny Tim

Day's of Christmas - Day 20

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Miss Piper and her Daddy sure enjoyed the Burger Building Play-do set from our sweet friend Midge.

A Beautiful Christmas Present

2010-12-20T11:23:00.003-06:00

Miss Piper is helping make our Christmas very joyful this year, she is such a happy little girl.

Almost 2 years old, where has time gone?

So beautiful! Thank you God for our precious little girl.

Day's of Christmas - Day 19

2010-12-19T13:59:00.003-06:00

Our little family. Looking pretty good, if I say so myself.

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful friends.

Day's of Christmas - Day 18

2010-12-18T13:38:00.003-06:00

Christmas outfits are all ironed and ready to wear to church. I am loving our black and red this year, especially since all I bought was a shirt for Eric and the headbands. I ordered our headbands from Mama always said, they have the cutest things for really great prices.

Day's of Christmas - Day 17

2010-12-17T21:49:00.002-06:00

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

Finished Object Friday

2010-12-17T14:11:00.003-06:00

I finally have a finished object, Hooray for me. I had a great fun making this felt flower hair clip for Miss Piper. I cut out flowers in two sizes with my Cricut machine and used them for a template to cut the felt, free handed the leaf, attached a button and Ta-Da! So easy and so cute. Now to get a picture of it in her hair.
For more cute Finished Objects go over to the Chari Tree and see the cuteness she made recently.

Day's of Christmas - Day 16

2010-12-17T09:55:00.002-06:00

Piper and her friend Eli at our church Christmas dinner.

Day's of Christmas - Day 15

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A memory of our little angel who is watching us from heaven.

Day's of Christmas - Day 14

2010-12-14T13:16:00.002-06:00

In 2006 Eric and I met my family in Branson, MO for Thanksgiving, the Titanic museum was brand new and of course we had to visit it. At the time they had a tank that could be pressurized to the pressure it would be if you were to go down and visit the Titanic wreckage. For a few bucks you could purchase a Styrofoam coffee cup, write on it and then they would put it under that extreme pressure, this is the result. We came home and put a ribbon on the now tiny cup and hung it on our tree, it is one of our favorite ornaments.
We love to look at our tree and see all our ornaments, many of them hold happy memories such as this one.

Day's of Christmas - Day 13

2010-12-13T20:33:00.004-06:00

Seeing Christmas through a child's eyes is priceless.

Days of Christmas - Day 12

2010-12-12T13:50:00.003-06:00

There's no place like Home for Christmas.

Days of Christmas - Day 11

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Loving my new Longaberger basket from a very sweet Aunt and her family and also loving having the Christmas cards addressed, stamped and ready to drop in the mailbox.

Days of Christmas - Day 10

2010-12-10T17:51:00.003-06:00

The stockings were hung by the Piano with care in hopes that Mommy would fill them with care.

Days of Christmas - Day 9

2010-12-09T15:21:00.003-06:00

Riding the "Cara" carousel Piper talk. We had a great time doing a little Christmas shopping in Coralville, Iowa with Daddy, NeeNee and Poppa.