Project 52: Climber

Soooo......I had thought David would be the crazy climber child of the family. He climbed ALOT. But, not nearly as much as Heidi does. It seems like her day isn't complete unless she's climbed something. Lately, it has been her high chair. We recently brought it home....as in a few weeks ago, but it didn't take long for her to figure it out. She sure is proud of her accomplishment:

I suppose if I put the larger (normal size) tray on, it might deter her, but I tend to think it would just make it more dangerous! I think I have some mountain climbers in training!

Project 52: Glimpses Into Motherhood

Project 52: Circular Art

I saw an idea for an art project in my recent Family Fun Magazine and just had to try it with the boys. We had alot of fun!

The idea was to draw a picture in circles....start with a small circular item in the middle (I did a daisy-like flower, while Liam drew a pumpkin) and then to continue adding to it in ever-expanding circles: 

Project 52: Glimpses Into Motherhood

Apple Day!

A couple of years ago, I first heard about celebrating Apple Day from my mom's friend on her blog, Storybook Woods. Here is where she explains Apple Day in preparation for this years celebration.
Being a lover of apples myself, I just had to jump on board with this celebration of a lovely fruit. Some years we celebrate just by eating as many apples as we can hold. This year, I made a morning of it.....we searched for hidden apples (apple print outs with numbers on them) and then put the apples in order. We did a fun apple craft, read a couple of apple stories, found the Star inside the apple, ate and compared different apples and ate applesauce pancakes for lunch! It was so much fun!

Happy Apple Day! Happy Autumn! Yay!

Project 52: Birthday Girl!

Last Sunday was my daughters 1st birthday! We sure had fun!

We had a little photoshoot:

And her party included the usual.....presents (she got mostly clothes---Yay!):

And, of course: cake!

Can't believe my little girl is ONE! Happy birthday, sweet Heidi!

Project 52: Glimpses Into Motherhood

Project 52: Pumpkin Farm

I brought the kids to a pumpkin farm last week because of a MOPS playdate and I have to admit, I am SO glad I did! It was so much fun!
I didn't realize how much finding a pumpkin was like looking for a Christmas Tree....the thrill of the hunt for just the perfect one! I am hoping to make this a yearly outing for us from now on!

Project 52: Glimpses Into Motherhood

30 years

It's my birthday today.

30 years.

It seems like too long a time for me to have been around, but there you go.

I have some fun stuff planned.

But, with Sal still missing, it's a little bittersweet (he was my birthday present 4 years ago).

I am determined to enjoy it anyway.

Happy Birthday to me!