Abey 'n Blossom

Tinker Boo Bell

Finished!

Genesis 2:24 on the lower section...hopefully it'll be hung in our room soon!

Ava's Animal Kingdom

They were all wanting some popcorn...

Abey's Monkey Car

Abram played with a car today for the first time, and what's more, he stuck a monkey in the driver's seat!!

Almost done...I have the pages glued and mod podge-d on top...just waiting for the top to dry so I can do the sides. This was not a quick project. It took me forever to get the pages arranged "just so". And then I realized I had them on vertically and had to start over...but I really do love the little sketches...the man climbing up to her window is my fav.

Rainy Friday Project

It was a VERY rainy day today and since my 1 cent book finally came from the Amazon shipper (only had about 200 miles to go and yet took nearly 3 weeks--ARG!)...I decided to finally get my book page canvas goin'. I ordered a little book by Elizabeth Barrett Browning "Sonnets from the Portuguese" and when I laid my eyes on it I could barely stand to rip the pages out...it was so darling. It even had cute little drawings...but alas it is for our bedroom and the only book I had to use, so Ava and I got to tearing. I also used a book about the life of John Newton (think "Amazing Grace") which was enjoyable but not historically accurate so I had no problem tearing that one apart. I used portions of the love story between he and his wife. She prayed for him everyday for eight years that he would be saved and turn his life over to the Lord. Finally her prayers were answered. So "heart touching" as Joe would say...

Boo Boo Wild Dog

She is a wild African dog like we saw at the zoo today. This is her best mean dog face....I think she can do better.

Ava's Amur Leopards

Brynne loved the penguins!

Sorry it's blurry, I couldn't resist posting this one!!

Abey with some penguins

Brynne's new best friend

Ava with the baby Elephant!!

A Few Days Away

Jon's folks took care of all four kidlets so that Jon and I could get away and rest for a few days. That coupled with a very good Groupon deal put us in one of the nicest hotels in our own town! We were so blessed to enjoy some much needed sleep, conversation, and running around town together. Thanks Poppops and Nannie!

Christmas Tea

So Auntie Heather, Nana, and I took the girls to a French Cafe for a little more Christmas celebrating! We enjoyed hot chocolate, coffee, and water but somewhere we forgot to order the tea. A few very yummy french pastries filled our tummies and we were off to watch Tangled at the theater. It was a very fun day. :)

First Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and in keeping with a tradition my family had growing up, I let the kids open a gift from grandparents today. Abram will join in next year ;)

Monte Cristo with Bacon

Oh man, I had the best sandwich today while Jon and I were out to lunch. I set out to recreate it for my family's dinner. Twice in one day, not enough. If I weren't so full I would eat another. ;)
Start out with sourdough bread, dip it in a French toast batter then grill 'til toasty. Add mayo, ham, turkey, extra sharp cheddar, bacon, and BBQ chips. The restaurant had jam on it (a traditional Monte Cristo has strawberry jam I believe; the restaurant had apple butter). Then enjoy with a Jubelale!
Sooooo good!