sweet dreams update

last monday we had the opportunity to take the kids and our 95 pillow cases to primary children's hospital. we didn't really know what to expect, if we would just be dropping them off or if we could talk with my contact there. luckily the coordinator was there and it turned out to be such an awesome experience. she first had us stand by the christmas tree with each of the kids holding a pillow case. she gave my family and carrie's each a picture attached to a quote about giving/sharing. she was great and got down on the kids level and had me read this quote to them. she then talked to them about the hospital, showed them pictures, and talked to them about how our pillow cases would help the hospital. this really touched my kids. i loved the conversation that tyson and baylie had in the car after we left. i couldn't believe how much this affected them. this is really what the holidays are about, family and service. this was so worth the many hours that i spent with my sewing machine. i am already looking forward to the next donation. i love the feeling i get when i'm serving and giving to others.
i hope that each of you has a very merry christmas, happy holidays!

project sweet dreams

i am so excited about a new adventure my sister-in-law carrie & i are doing. it's called project sweet dreams. we just started it & we hope it turns into something big. we are making pillow cases to donate to primary children's hospital. it all started because we wanted our kids to know there is more to christmas than just receiving gifts. i want my children, & so does carrie, to know the value of service & how amazing & wonderful it is. we were just going to do it at christmas time, but we decided to do it through out the year. i can't imagine being a child & having to spend your days in the hospital. i would love to brighten their days, or nights, with a pillow case made with love. i'm also so excited because i talked to my sister gretchen & she is going to start a minnesota branch. how fun huh? if any of you would like to be involved, either by donating fabric, making pillow cases, or donating $ please let me know. we are so excited & will keep you posted. happy holidays & sweet dreams!

thanksgiving funny

A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York two days before Thanksgiving and says, 'I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough.

'Pop, what are you talking about?' the son screams.

'We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,' the father says. 'We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her.'

Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. 'Like heck they're getting divorced,' she shouts, 'I'll take care of this,'

She calls Phoenix immediately, and screams at her father, 'You are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?' and hangs up.

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. 'Okay,' he says, 'they're coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own way.'

happy thanksgiving...tomorrow!

i just wanted to wish you all a happy thanksgiving, tomorrow of course. i love this time of year, it's like the beginning of the holiday season for me. i'm looking forward to spending time with our families. i'll be missing some of my family that won't be able to join us. a few things i'm looking forward to this week/weekend are:

*relaxing.
*game night(s) with my fun in-laws!
*shopping, bring on black friday!
*yummy turkey dinner, make that 2.
* just enjoying this wonderful time of year.

i am so thankful for all that i have in my life. i am really blessed & have so much to be thankful for. i know i've said it before, i can't really say it enough, most importantly i'm grateful for my fabulous husband & 3 darling kids. i don't know what i would do or where i would be without these 4 in my life. they are my everything! they are what keep me going, make me happy, make me feel loved, & give me a reason to live & try to be a better person. thanks todd, tys, bay, & crew you guys are the best!

holiday boutique

i will be debuting miss B & co. this friday & saturday. come start, or finish, your holiday shopping. there should be some fun vendors. if you live in the area i would love to see you there. also my fun sis-in-law will be selling her bags & debuting her new dolls, super cute!

i'm in love!

with this little dude! he is so precious & i can't get enough of him. he wakes up happy, just jabbering, hardly ever crying & it's the best! i love being his mom & feel so blessed. someone was looking out for me & knew i needed a good baby. i love that he knows me & loves me, unconditionally. i love how he just looks at me & smiles. i love his huge smile. i love his content & easy going personality. i'm so glad we decided to have another baby, he completes our little family. it's amazing how much he has changed our family & all for the good. he loves his dad, tys, & sis & we all adore him!

licorice for sale!

it was brought to my attention yesterday that bay & christian, neighbor boy, have started a little business. christian's mom, aimee, was at our neighbor's house on sunday & she told the following story...her husband had just sat down to eat when there was a knock at the door. a little irritated he got up & answered it. low & behold it was christian & baylie, selling licorice! they said they would sell him 2 pieces for 2 nickels. what a deal! he bought it. christian then informed him that he couldn't eat it, it was for his 7 yr old son, karl. they were thrilled, each getting a nickel. well aimee got a call yesterday from another neighbor. she told her that christian & baylie came to her house selling licorice the other day. 1 piece for $5!!! she told them that was a little expensive for 1 piece of licorice so they lowered it to $2! she ended up giving them some loose change & they of course were happy. it's about time she gets a job, she's expensive. lol! these 2 are so funny together, just like siblings. either getting along great or in a fight. they are also a little mischievous, but man they are cute & it's a good thing.