Thursday, July 21, 2011

Marshmallow Poppers

When the natives get restless around here,
we have to get creative with our resources.

You got to try this
for hours of easy fun...

First, collect a few simple supplies and an eager audience.
Second, cut the bottom off of a cup.
Third, tie a balloon.
Fourth, cut the tip off the top of a balloon and stretch it over the bottom of your cup.
Fifth, load it with a few mini marshmallows.
Sixth, pull back.
Seventh, release!
Eighth, laugh your butt off.
Ninth, reload
and do it again and again.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Color Makes Happy

But I always struggle with putting together coordinating outfits for family pictures.
This time my photographer recommended I check out
www.design-seeds.com
for inspiration,

and I am in love!


This is great for scrapbooking layouts...
outfits...
quilts...
decorating...
endless possibilities.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Wedding Gift Album

In between meals and trips to firefighter camp and the zoo last week,
I knocked out an 8 by 8 album for my MIL to give as a wedding gift.

Naturally, the album has a funky, vintage flair to it...
since I had free reign.

We're talking tulle...
pennant banners...
vintage buttons...
ruffles...
rhinestones...
lace...
ribbon...
crocheted flowers...
fabric...
butterflies...
scalloped edges...
zigzag stitching...
yellow...
polka dots...
chalking...

all the things that make me giddy.















Now if I could just get caught up on my own family albums...

in the scrapbook world, my child that just turned 5 is still 1...
and Abby doesn't exist yet...

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Elephants and Monkeys

While AJ was at camp, Abby requested to go to the zoo...
everyday.




Saturday, July 16, 2011

Firefighter Camp

AJ wants to be a firefighter, race car driver and dad when he grows up...
so when we found a firefighter camp,
we had to sign him up!
He learned a lot about fire safety.
Had lots of fun.
And won't leave us alone about checking our smoke detector batteries.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Another Easy Fabulous Dinner

Attempting Mary Poppins taught me about this one...
and...
I'm so glad she did!

Ingredients

  • 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
  2. Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.
Wow! So easy, yet so tasty!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

House Happiness

just day dreaming...

from Rose Hip