Hoo Am I??

I found the cutest party today and I can't resist joining ...

1.  List 3 words that remind you of fall.

Anniversary, Leaves, Pumpkins

2. Do you wear jewelry often?

Yes, Everyday

3. Do you like your toe nails painted or natural?

Painted, my husband is pretty particular about this one:)

4. Do you ever wear a hat? 

Ball caps, love them

5. Do you have someone that you talk to everyday on the phone?

No really, I am a IM chatter and a text message junkie. 

Please take a minute to check out her website and get to know a few of her followers:

 

Magnolia - My Baby Girl!!

Maggie, Maggers, Mags … well the list goes on, entered my life July 9, 2009 and since that day my life will never be the same.  She is an awe-inspiring dog with an inconceivable sense of respect for her master (her daddy - my husband).  She is always there to please and the slightest of tones crush her little feelings (ears flat against head, tail tucks, it is just oh so pitiful). 

So I felt the need to take a quick moment today to recognize her because so many times in my posts I talk about my ever so charming husband and the world’s cutest boys and seem to leave out the 4 legged critters that turn our house into a home zoo.  Yes, according to my niece – in – law (is there such a thing??) we are those people, we have 2 boys, 3 cats, and 1 dog … ahhh the hair and toys are a daily chore. 

Below are pictures of my baby girl on her first day home… to you baby girl!! You may often go unmentioned but you are never forgotten. 

Grandparents Day - September 12 2010

What is Grandparents Day??  Who came up with that holiday??  Where was I??
As a new step mom to two, I am generally caught by surprise at all the different holidays I am suppose to know about.  Well if you are wondering, I did some "Googling" and this is what I found:
National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to learn from the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
So I poured through all the craft stuff and this is what we put together ...

Hand painted coffee cups - oh boy that was interesting.
Cocoa Rice Krispie Treats - not sure who ate more, them or the receivers
Handmade Cards

The boys seemed very excited to give the gifts and in the end that is all that matters.

Happy Grandparents Day!!