Hop Hop Hop

Hop Hop Hoppy Easter. Made a wreath from tree trimmings.   My creative juices got flowing after we did a DIY Pintrest inspired Upcycled activity for Young Womens.  I made Katana a jewelry / necklace holder.  She also got a fish to fill her Teddy bear.  The first one died.  "mom go to town get new one"  that was that. I put it in a bag with the date and  froze it -- sent it in Preston's lunch box the next Monday...by the time he got to Walmart and flopped a thawed fish on the counter...  Well we got a new one named Blue and he's doing great.  

Coloring eggs is more fun for me then anyone. I try to drag it out with Crayons, markers, stickers, multi-colored eggs and lastly tie-died napkins.   Preston does one solid of each color and is good till the next year. All in all did about 3 dozen.   

 Marc and Pam came to visit.  Took us to Breakfast before the big Egg Hunt at McGinnis Park. over 3000 eggs in 4 age groups.  Katana was 0-3.  on the baseball diamond. From the word "Go" to Going home took maybe 2 min. and that's just cuz they have little legs walking back to the starting line.  It was complete mayhem.  complete blast too. Katana got 6 eggs but dropped one for Axel to get.  She was so excited. Notice her outfit too.  it's her "crazy shirt" and Easter leggings. and yes she dressed herself. 

Katana loves airplane rides. She is also conscientious of her brothers needs and wants him to feel included. Preston is good enough / strong enough to oblige. 

Pintrest, Picknick, Bath and Branding.

Pintrest Play Pants upcycled from Preston work pants and Herum Bloomers from old blouse sleeves. 

  Hair bows for Katana (Preston says it looks like a loofah.   Ok it was an recycled loofah but still cute right?)
Bow ties for my little man. 9X4 pieces of scrap cloth. 
finally talked Preston into cutting my hair. little layers on the bottom and sides. I think it's cute. He was so nervous and claims NEVER AGAIN.  
Then Mom came to visit with new braid ideas to try on me. the Carousal braid was our favorite. So cute. Can't wait for Katana's hair to grow a little.  

At the Chiropractors office Axel totally blew out. Up and out. What do you do?  and then conference we took a pick-nick to Niagara Springs Park just one mile from the house. It was pretty windy so we stayed in the car but the kids still thought it was cool. 

Bubbles. Bubbles. Bub bub bub bubbles.   MY Bubbles.   Bubble Hats and spiky updos, HO HO HO Merry Christmas and Bubble Babies.   Bringing back memories of the good ol' days.  It was the most fun i've had in a while. 

I came down with a bad cough and stayed home from the annual Kelly Branding.  Thanks to Echo I am still able to Blog a little about  what happened. Katana and Preston had a great day with family.  Axel took me on a date to an estate auction.  Had a great day with my Man. 

Yard

We are so excited for spring. For warm weather. Preston got a few big boy toys so every day after work we do a project (trim trees, plant lilacs,  tear out bush, rototiller lawn and garden, pull fence, build fence. )  We've been busy.  And it's starting to shape up. 

We have a regular petting zoo at our house. Bonny the best kid horse ever and 3 baby goats, Sammy dog and 2 kitties. The kids love being outside playing with the animals-rolling in the dirt.  Bath time is not optional it's a necessity. 

Katana brings me a flower she picked...(the only flower to have survived the goats and rock chucks) 

I ask kind of stern... Where did you get that?   "God made it for me"  OK that was only the most adorable thing to say. From the mouth of babes right?!