True Love

Hailey was having so much fun playing in the pool when all of the sudden she screamed. We thought that she had just gotten bitten by an ant but we ended up finding a stinger in her little leg.

Dad had just gotten home from work and was still in his nice clothes. She was sopping wet, but it didn't stop him from scooping her up in his arms. There is nothing like being comforted by your papa.

Reynolds Summer Day Camp

Today we went over to moms and had a mini summer camp. I was in charge of the craft, Beth the snack and Jill the water activity.
Craft: Tye Dying 4th of July shirts They were supposed to be red white and blue but ended up to be pink and purple. I was a little worried about what the older boys would think of the color, but they ended up thinking they were really cool!





Snack: Little pizza's made with Ritz, pepperoni and cheese & The Pioneer marshmallow treats made of Ritz, peanut butter and marshmallow's. SO so yummy!




Water Activity: Duck Duck Goose with spray bottle, Water relay with hole in the cup and high jump with the hose
Hailey was pretty funny during the relay. She was very concerned about the hole in the cup and took forever to get to the bowl to pour it out!







Can't wait for part 2 with the Reynolds!

THE WOOLEY'S CAME!!!

I could just forget about the last 3 weeks and not post anything...But it has been jam packed of fun!
The wooleys drove all the way from Arizona to spend a few weeks with us. It was so much fun. Everyday we had something planned for the kids. (all 15 of them!)It was almost like we were running a summer camp!
On this day we went to the nature trails and packed a picnic for the park across the street. At night my kids would be so exhausted, the min. their heads hit the pillow they were out.
Andy and Tim's families come in a couple of weeks. We are excited to be able to do all of these fun things again!

What are you looking at?!

Yesterday I was coming home from the neighbors and saw this little guy slithering in our yard. I think that he was just a garden snake and was about a foot and a half long. Hopefully its single and doesn't have a little family!

I was able to finish 6 boards for the Petal Pusher and posted their pictures on my other blog! www.wordsbymarygold.blogspot.com

Geek Squad

Preston brought in the swimming bag last night and everyone modeled our goggles. You would think that it being June we would be using the contents in our swimming bag. The weather here has had other plans. It has been windy windy windy and pouring cats and dogs. Yesterday I made soup it was so cold. Who makes soup in JUNE?!!!

On another note....the owner of a local boutique called and asked if I would make a dozen signs to sell in her shop. EXCITED! She has asked her present vinyl lady that she wants her signs out by the 20th so mine can come in. I have so many fun ideas running through my head. Be sure to check out my other blog in the next week or so to see.
I went to her store about a month ago and picked up these windows for a steal and a half:

You can't tell in the picture but the ones in the cubbies are hung with wire and then the wire is wrapped with a crystal garland. I made the shelf on the large window....and I mean large! That sucker has to weigh a good 100 pounds. I still need to work on the accessories, but its getting there! (I made the topiaries...a little rough but much cheaper than I could have bought ones!)
I also must confess why I haven't blogged alot lately. I have an addiction.....
I love to decorate my house. I LOVE to garage sale for those decorations. I also love to frequent goodwill and antique stores. I found a bit of a treasure of an antique store the other day here in Hermitown! I even called my sister in law when I found it. I am sure that she thought I was crazy....it was like Christmas for me! I love to look at decorating blogs. I have quite a few that I frequent. Ryan is so wonderful about it and lets me do my thing. I am trying to balance my life with my addiction. I am sure that I am not the best at it, but I am having fun!

Best Yard Sale Find Ever!

Every Friday morning, my friend Nichole and I go yard saling. At about our third stop I spotted a sign advertising a FREE PIANO!!!!! I immediately told the lady that I wanted to see it. I wasn't sure that ry would want it so I called him and got his voice mail. After thinking about it for a sec I couldn't pass up the offer! He was going to have to want it! Just as I told the lady that I wanted it another lady was going to do the same. Good thing I was quick! Here she is in all of her beauty!!
I have since painted the bench the green paint that you see in the pic.

Usually Preston is at school when we go. He thought that it was the greatest thing. I let them get a toy and they get to play with the toys that are for sale while we look. That night we went for a walk and he spotted a garage that was set up for a sale for Sat. He got so excited and said "MOM, look a yard sale!" I told him that it was too late for one. He said, "Lets go look!!!". I am sure that ry would be pretty happy that I have taught our son that yard sales and great things!!
I had to add these pictures of pres playing football that night after Hailey and Tanner were in bed. I would say HIKE! and he would run into the living room and back to make a touch down. It was pretty cute. He had Ryan's cleats on but kept on slipping so he took them off!