Way Back Wednesday - Three Years Ago, This Week

I know I said this already, but I can't help say it again.  I enjoy looking through old photographs!  Seeing those old memories captured takes me right back to that exact moment when the picture was taken.

It's a lot like time traveling but never leaving my couch.  :)

While browsing through my stored photos, I found myself looking at my captured moments from three years ago, this week.  The photos that follow were taken on 4/17/08...  I remember this day like it was only... well, you get the point.  :)    

We walked along the river...

Until we came to a spot just above one of the lower dams...

We decided to skip rocks

"J" teaches "L" how to properly hold a rock for skipping

Further up the road, rock climbing was in order
Um, what sign?  ;)

After climbing where we shouldn't...You won't tell right? We then moved on... we checked out all the bountiful joys that nature provides and stopped to take a family photo. Well, what I mean is, a photo of the kids with their grandmother, my mother. 

"Nina", "J", & "L"

All in all, this was a wonderful Spring day enjoyed together three years ago as a family.  We had a good time then and I really enjoyed reliving these moments through this post.  :)  ♥

Until next time... ♥

Saturday's Shoe Picks - Spring Edition

Living here in the northeast, we still have to worry about winter weather for a wee bit longer, but today seems to be the exception to that.  It's 52 degrees right now and should get up to the low 60s by mid afternoon.  For early April, this is fantastic.  So, I want to get this post out of the way now, so I can go out and enjoy it!

Usually when I think of Spring, I think of Easter dresses, capri pants, strappy sandals or flats, and such, so I think I'll see what 6pm.com has listed today to suit these needs.

Romantic Soles Jessica

Gabriella Rocha Longs

 

Fitzwell Bali Fuschia

AK Anne Klein Alzira

There you have it.  Four options to show off those feet for Spring!  The best part?  All four pair shown above are listed under $25 on 6pm.com right now!  So, go over there, place an order, and in just a few days you will have fabulous Spring shoes!

Until next time... Happy Spring!

"L" Loves Her Animals

In the upstairs hallway lies a cabbage patch doll.  She's only been played with a dozen times since she was purchased approximately five years ago.  The American girl doll that was unwrapped on Christmas morning two years ago takes up permanent residence in her bunk bed.   Barbie doesn't stand a chance around here...

You may be wondering what I'm getting to... well, here it is.  "L" doesn't really like dolls of any kind.  She never has and I doubt she ever will -- not just because she's getting older either, she just prefers animals.  Stuffed animals mostly, but it doesn't stop there.  She has hundreds of animals... give or take.  Animal figurines toys also fill several toy boxes.  Her love of animals runs deep.

The manufacturer of Webkinz made a small fortune off of us! The same can be said for Hasbro's Littlest Pet Shop toys! 

Seriously, "L" LOVES her animals!  Mostly dogs & puppies.  Some of her favorite dogs include Huskies, Dalmatians, & Great Danes, but she also really adores little dogs.  Penguins also hold a higher rank within the animal kingdom hierarchy she has created.  Most recently, "L" has been talking a lot about wolves, so they are most likely at the TOP ranking right now. Not too long ago I would have said that Bengal Tigers and snow white tigers held the top spot, but I should mention that "L" loves animals.  period.

It's been endearing to watch "L" go through these animal stages.  I sometimes envision building a totem using the animals she loves.  For now, I'll settle for these photos and the memories they evoke when I see them:

 

 This little girl loves her animals!  And I love her! ♥ ♥ ♥

Shopping for Undergarments for Little Girls

Yesterday I dragged my little lady, who is all of 9 years old, off to Walmart to purchase undergarments.  "L" is just starting to show signs of needing a little extra coverage, especially now that warmer weather is coming and clothing garments are being made with thinner fabric. 

So, there we were in the girl's section looking at undergarments for little girls and I was appalled!  Most of the bras that were available had padding! PADDING FOR A 9 YEAR OLD?  Why would that be necessary?  Why in the world would that be acceptable?  WHAT THE HELL??? 

I do NOT believe it is necessary for little girls to have padding of ANY sort in their undergarments!  I don't want my little girl to be walking around with her elementary school classmates with Dolly Parton boobies!  EVER!

As a mom, I am seriously pissed about this.  Apparently it isn't enough for little girls to develop sooner these days, but now clothing manufacturers are padding their unmentionables too?  Please, someone tell me why this is!!!

After standing in the undergarment section for well over 15 minutes stewing about the added padding, we ("L" & I) finally walked away with a package of sports bras.  These weren't the style that I was originally hoping to get for "L", but at least I know she won't be walking around with padding at only NINE YEARS OLD!  

So, I have a message for Hanes, Fruit of the Loom, & any other clothing manufacturing company making undergarments for little girls:  GET A CLUE! These are little girls you are marketing to!  Low self esteem is already at an all time high... do you honestly have to add to it? 

Way Back Wednesday - Looking Back A Few Years

Every once in a while (ok, frequently) I like to look back through old photos to see how my family has changed.  There's something about the nostalgic feelings that I really enjoy, so I'm dedicating Wednesdays to looking back.  :)

So, here we go... back to 2005:

"L" spreading love!

"J" - my shining light

Melt my heart!!!  Six years has passed since these were taken and so many things have changed, yet I still see those same beautiful faces looking at me every day!

I simply love seeing these older photos.  I'm thankful that I've been able to capture so many moments over the last few years.  I love the journey of memories that float through my mind when I see these pictures.  ♥ ♥ ♥

Until next time... ♥

Sometimes, I Get Crafty...

Every once in a while, I get the urge to make something.  I have tons of ideas swirlin' around in my head all the time, but finding the time to put these crafts into motion is hard, sometimes impossible, but quite rewarding when I am able to follow a thought through.

Let me start by saying, I love tutus!  I love seeing little girls with poofy skirts!  These days there are many variations of the tutu; long ones, short ones, multi-colored ones, etc...

Recently, I tried my hand at making tutus and I should say, it was SO easy!  I used a very simple method that really just involves making a loop and feeding the tulle through to make a knot.  One of these days, I'll post a step-by-step tutorial, but for now, I just want to get a few pics up so you can see what I'm talking about.  Here are a few of my newest creations:

What I like best about these tutus is that they are reversible!   One side has more black that shows and the other has less.  :)  

I plan to make several of these babies to bring with me to craft fairs/shows and some of the hippie shows I go to each summer in hopes to make a few bucks from my efforts.  

First, I just have to find a good site that sells bolts of tulle relatively cheap.  If you know of a where I should go, please leave me a comment with the URL!  I'll forever be in debt to you!  ♥ ♥ ♥ 

Until next time... Happy Twirlin'! 

A Good Day!

Today was a good day!  I spent most of the later part of the afternoon at my Nana's with my daughter, my niece, and her mom. Visiting with family always makes me feel warm and fuzzy.  Especially seeing my niece.  She's just so precious right now.  Nine months old and cute as ever. 

"L" & "N" = cousins...  ♥

"You aren't foolin' me."

 

 

Walkin' with a lil' help from Momma.

The best part about today... It was a casual day.  Not a holiday where you HAVE to get together or a special occasion where you can't get away from it.  No, today was a regular day with family.  We banged on things, we crawled around, we ate, we ate some more, and we enjoyed ourselves!  ♥ 

I hope to have many more days like today.  Many more moments like this!  It was a good day!

Saturday's Shoe Picks

I think I'll dedicate a Saturday post to shoes.  Yes, shoes.  Why?  Because I LOVE them!  I might have a slight unmeasurable addiction to shoes.  I own many pair and I constantly look for more!

I recently found a site online that offers amazing deals on shoes/clothing/accessories and such.  This site continuously has fabulous daily deals that change every day, so my obsession just grows and grows.  I check this site EVERY SINGLE DAY.   I'm guessing by now you might be wondering what site I keep giving love to, eh?  It's 6pm.com!  So, if you love shoes, GO check it out!

Now, on to the real reason for my post today.  I want to display a few of my favorite shoe picks this week!  So, get ready to "ooohhhhh & aahhhhhhh"!   :)



Calvin Klein Kaylor

 


Type Z Disco





Luichiny Lemon Drop


 

rsvp Kaelyn




So, there you have it.  My picks for fabulous shoes this week!  And the best part... they are all listed under $50 on 6pm.com right now!  See why I can't get enough of that site!!!  

I hope to make this a regular post topic, so check back next week for Saturday's Shoe Picks! 

Until then...