Aprons

So Tuesday night after the kids were in bed, i decided I was going to do something for myself that I have wanted to do for quite some time now...make myself an apron.

A couple of months ago I had decided to make myself (or actually have Mom make me) a new quilt for our bedroom. I wanted to keep the chocolate brown, but change out the aqua for yellow. It would brighten the space, but I would be able to keep the beautiful curtains my Mom made me last year for Christmas. (Thanks again for helping us get rid of those blue towels & the neighborhood thanks you too!!)
But, much to my dismay, yellow is not an 'in' color this season and is very very hard to find (unless I am looking for more of a goldenrod color).
So, I went downstairs, found the fabrics I had already collected, and made my self an apron.

This is what I came up with for myself.

So then, B tried to put it on (after J laughed his hind-end off at me with it on) and got it all tangled up and upside down. He asked if he could cook in my apron, which is quite obviously too big for him. I then decided to make B his very own cooking apron. 

We went to Wal-Mart and he picked out the colors he wanted & the ribbon too.

J doesn't really like the apron & thinks it looks girly, but B loves it! I think we will have to make cookies tomorrow so we can both try out the new aprons.

What do you think of this little master piece??

Until next time,

Holly Homemaker aka MommyShelle C

Run Ragged...

The last couple of weeks have been busy to say the least.
There has been a surgery that went very well. Landon is practically a new kid these days. He also pulled up to his feet for the first time last night. He was so proud that all he could do was smile for a couple of minutes. He was amazed at how much more he could reach (get into) if he got all the way up to his feet.
Then, there was a death in the family, Jason's Nanny. She was 91 beautiful years old and lived a very full & Jesus loving life. She will be missed more than words can express!!!
Finally, it was just life in general taking over. Kids, work, house work, husband, self...all of this needs to be nurtured, so I did the best I could.

Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Chirst is the same yesterday and today and forever." NIV

Think about it!
MommyShelle C

Surgery

As a relatively healthy person in life, it is hard for me to imagine going into surgery. The only reason I have ever been to a doctor for something other than a cold or a check-up was when I broke my foot & the two times I had children.
Well, my 1 year old will have me beat as of 7:00 AM tomorrow morning. He is having tubes put in his ears. Now, as a well informed parent, I know that this is minor and vertually not even surgery. It is a 20 minute out-paitent procedure. Well, the Mommy in me, thinks this is the most horrible thing ever. (Slightly over dramatic; ya think??)
L has had 7 ear infections in 4 months and the fluid in his ears hasn't actually ever drained out in that time. The infection goes away, but the fluid does NOT! the tubes he is having done tomorrow will allow his ears to drain properrly and should in fact also take care of the chronic ear infections of the last 4 months of his short little life. I am scared for him and his brief period of time away from me, but I am so thankful that in less than 12 hours, I will have a happier baby.

Dearest Lord, I pray your comfort and healing over Baby L tomorrow morning as he has this procedure done. I pray for an easy recovery and easier time of things. Bless him Lord and protect his tiny body with your mighty hands. In Your mighty name I pray. Amen.

MommyShelle C

A word about Moms!

Everyone has a mom!
God made it that way, for which I am very thankful.
I love my Mom. She is great. Even at 27, she stills helps me when I need help and she still thinks of the little things that I will like. Just like, when I see her next, she will probably fix me something that I really love to eat. She makes quilts and will sometimes make one for just little ol' me (or one of my children).
She spoils my children rotten, while still maintaining that authority that they need. She thinks of them while out shopping and will often pick up something for them, so when she sees them next, they get something from Gra-ma.
She spoils my sister rotten (yes, even still at the ripe old age of 24). When she is in need, she provides her with shelter. When she needs a sitter, she is more than willing to watch K for the day (or weekend) to help her out. Now, not to say she wouldn't do the same for us, but we do live 4 hours away, so it is a bit harder to do for us.
Not to say my Mom is perfect, but she is mine. While my Sis & I have given her a run for her money over the years, she has maintained being a good mom. I hope that when I when i get to be her age and have Grandchildren of my own, that my children will look back on me and say the same things.
So, in honor of Mother's Day (yesterday), I will post some pics of me & the boys.

Me & L (notice the pouting 3 yr old in the background!)

Boy it was windy yesterday!!!

L eating one of my flowers while looking sheepish & wondering why I am telling him not to

B being himself and looking cute doing it

I hope all of you moms out there had a great Mother's Day & may God Bless you all!!!

MommyShelle C

The Big Number 1

Well, yesterday was L's big first birthday bash. He turned 1 on Thursday the 28th. And for those of you following this, yes, i did finally pick out a theme for the party. His cake was a Turtle and the decorations were green & yellow.

There were approximately 20 people in my cozy 1100 sq ft house. Luckily, the rain let up for a couple of days, so most of the kids stayed outside most of the time.

L was so tired from his lack of nap yesterday morning, that he almost fell asleep in his cake and was groggy throughout the present opening. Oh well, it's not like he is going to remember any of it anyway.

So, after several new toys and lots of new clothes, L is 1. The year has flown by, but i wouldn't any of for the world.

B really likes all of the new toys in the house, even though he is about 2 years to old for most of them.

I hope this is finding all of you dry & healthy.

God Bless & until next time,
MommyShelle C