I found this on the table, that girl can make art out of anything!
I failed to include Whitney's bedroom redo to-do list, but it's funny so I'm sticking it in here.
Michelle and I met for lunch at Los Hermanos on a random Friday several weeks ago, it felt like we were getting away with something.
The day after seeing Neighbor Jane's post including this handy dandy tip from Pinterest I was spared the mess of a boiled over pot while making Mac-n-Cheese for dinner...who knew?
Whitney has begun creating miniature accessories thanks to some YouTube videos by MyFroggyStuff. She made this Popsicle stick easel, mini paint canvas, mini paint brushes and the brush holder.
Several weeks ago I had an hour and a half to kill while Whitney was at an art class so I took myself to Kneaders for a tasty lunch and some book time. It felt like a treat instead of a frustrating fill-time situation.
This is the back side of the rabbit ensemble Whitney made with my mom on the 12th. Those are embroidered paw prints on the shirt.
Need I say anything?
I had another lunch date with myself the week before my trip when I used the Mall Gift Card the book club girls gave me to find a couple things for my trip. The gift card is good for the surrounding restaurants outside the mall as well so I had a super tasty lunch at Which Wich, I'm so excited to have one nearby...though it's probably good it's not too nearby.
I had the lamest 4th of July ever thanks to having a cold! I went with Randy and the kids to the cheap theater to see "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" but then went home while they went swimming with my family. I joined them later at Robyn's house for dinner, but then went home again and skipped fireworks...so lame.
Landon is going to be playing tackle football this fall...yikes! I thought we'd agreed years ago that flag football was the way to go (less chance of getting concussed) but he's got a burning desire to play.
I don't know what happened to me, but I suddenly felt the need to clean out our bookshelves yesterday. I ended up giving all of these bags of books to D.I.! This felt like big progress for me since I like to keep my books, but it turns out I had a bunch of duplicates (probably because of D.I. purchases) and then a moment of reason realizing that I won't be reading these again and many of them aren't worth keeping anyway. It felt so cathartic to clean things up and pass these on to other people who will be happy to buy them...too bad they aren't paying me.
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This might be kind of odd - but next time you do a book clean out let me know. I read similar books to you and I'd be happy to pay for them. ;)
Oh ho, I enjoyed each and every one of your birthday posts Jill and thought about what a vacation like that would feel like. I'm glad you had a great time.
There's nothing quite like getting rid of things you don't need. For me, it's plain exhilarating. I have lots of quirks, but hoarding isn't one of them.
What a way to make taxiing/waiting for kids a great experience.
Go Landon. I love hometown high/middle school games.
Forgot to mention how much I enjoy Whitney's creations. She's got an incredible mind.
By the way, I didn't comment, but enjoyed every blog entry about your trip with your sister.
We have shelves and shelves of books at our house. I periodically go through them and find a few to give away. But I love my books so much. Julie recently was over and said, "Mom, your house is like a library"
All too true.
Happy Belated Birthday.
Going out to eat (especially lunch) is such a luxurious treat. I love it so! I even like reading about other people going out to lunch! I am happy to know the tip about the spoon to prevent boiling over. And good for you for de-booking. Now you have room for some new finds!
I like Whitney's style.
I boil over my pots all the time and every time I do it I just don't get how I continue to let it happen. Dinner time is that time of day when I have lost my mind.
i love which wich.. there is one in the parking lot by my costco and it's embarrassing how much I go there.
I used the wooden spoon trick also! It's so cool.
I want to check out the sandwich shop now. I've seen it several times when we go to 5 guys but didn't know anything about it and didn't want to waste my money.
I have now taken 3 car fulls to DI. We have been doing a major declutering if the whole house and it feels so so good.
Landon looks like a man! What happened? He's not supposed to!
Whitney has so much talent! Honestly - that chain art is so cool!
Landon is getting so big! Can't believe he is doing tackle football! I had one little that was playing and while at practice this woman leaned over to me and said "do you relize you are making noises each time your boy gets hit?" Ah, no, I didn't realize that, thank you! SIGH!
For some reason the boys just gotta play! (ouch!)
I love that you kinda did a resturant recap. That sandwich place looks amazing! (I do love 5 guys!)
Too bad you couldn't sell your books to a consignment store - but then again think of how happy you will make someone at the DI with that great load! WOW!
That chain art made me laugh out loud! Man, that girl has got an irrepressible need to create. So cool.
The picture of Landon put a catch in my throat. He looks so mature.
Football is the best thing my kid ever did. Go Landon!
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