Good times

Well, last night we had a Super Bowl Party at our house with some of Neal's co-workers/friends and it was blast. LOTS of food and good times. We have so much food leftover (even after sending food home with people) that I have planned out our week's menu and then some.

I've already figured out pretty much the entire menu for the month of February! I'm so glad. No BIG shopping (and that means saving) except the basics (i.e. milk, produce, bread). YIPPEE!!

Next weekend we are going to my parent house for the weekend. First we will drop the kids off on Saturday while Neal and I go to Daytona for the Daytona International Speedway Drive4COPD 300 with his work. I don't know what to expect except loud noice and cars. Should be a fun time spent with hubby (don't get to many of those). Then back to my parents house to spend the evening with them. We will stay there and wake up on Valentine's there and my parents get to see Colton on his birthday. Can't believe our little man is going to be 2 already! TIME IS GOING BY TOO FAST!!

We aren't having a party for him b/c he won't know it. It's more for the parents at this age. BUT I will have a little something for him when we get home. AND will have something for all the kids for Valentine's day. We'll have to make a stop at the grocery store on the way home Sunday so that we can get the girls some fresh flowers. They love getting that on Vday! :)

Well, enjoy your week. The house is getting re-stucco'd and painted so loudness and messiness outside. Just doing some cleaning today and laundry. Tata

February Sponsor over at The Mosy Scrapper

The February Sponsor over at The Mosy Scrapper is....Ormolu! She has an awesome Etsy shop filled with many scrapbooking goodies. You need to go over and check her out!

The TMS DT have rocked the kit that Kaitlin over at Ormolu has donated...still more creations to come. Make sure to check out the slide show up at the top of the TMS blog for those creations!

Thanks Kaitlin for sponsoring The Mosy Scrapper for February! Good luck with baby this month too! CONGRATS :)

Stepping out of my comfort zone

Well today I did something that was very uncomfortable but needed. I went and applied for a job...at a daycare/preschool. It was really weird having to fill out a job application. I've been so out of the loop for so long. It just didn't feel right! I went blank at times trying to figure out dates and names. Being a stay-at-home mom has been the best job ever. I don't want to have to go to work but I know that I have too. I've got to pay off some debt that I've accrued on myself and be responsible. :( If not, things will get ugly!

Anywho, back to the application...I felt so out of it filling it out! I felt like I didn't have any experience to show. That's not true, but being away for 5.5 years is way to long! And WHY a daycare/preschool? I want to work while the kids are in school...well, the girls anyways. Colton can come with me to work, just not by my side. He'll be somewhere I know is safe and I can still be with him. Wish me luck!

I'd rather win the lotto, but...gotta play the lotto to win the lotto!

Mo's lack of tooth

And this is what happened early Monday morning.

She was so excited that she called her Daddy on my cell phone. It was also her bday gift to me too! hahaha

The girls room

Forgot to post this the other day when I took a picture of the girls room. The room isn't quite as clean as I'd like but it's done. Still have lots to go thru. I thought that we downsized their room before the move? I think everything is multiplying in there! LOL

But happy that they have more space to play in at this house. They really enjoy their room too. Couldn't ask for more.

And here is Colton. He smiled but didn't hold it for long and just kept making this face. What a goofball!

My birthday gift

Well, yesterday the girls and Neal worked on a little project for me...my birthday present. They were so secretive that they were in the dining room and told me that I had to go into the family room, turn the TV on really loud so I wouldn't hear them and stay there until they said!

LOL

So I did. And they went to town creating. Here is their end result (they had to give it to me last night b/c Neal had to work late tonite on my birthday and he wanted them to all give it to me).

This one is Sydney's

This one is Neal's

And this one is Morgan's.

Didn't they do a good job?! The bluish stuff on the globes are made of cotton. Neal went to a local shop in Tarpon Springs and came across this unique stuff by the "Cotton Lady". Here is a website: www.ritacreations.biz You just add some water to cotton and spread it onto your surface. Let dry and viola! Of course they added some shells...but it's really neat. And I have it out on our lanai...it's so pretty all lit up!

I love this gift! :) Who knew I had some creative members in my fam!

My casa

Well, I finally took pictures today of our new house. It was such a gorgeous day. Very windy out here on the water, but who's complaining!

It's not the type of house we are used to but we like it (for a rental). I'm getting used to the area and the neighborhood is very friendly and quiet. The kids like the home. They don't have as much space as they are used to (especially the yard...no woods to play in) but it feels like home, and that's what matters.

So, here are the pix of my casa...

The front

The view down our street. Look at those palm trees just a swaying!

That dark door you see in the back is our front door. This room is the family room.


Our family room. That cart on the left is just there to take up space. We need to get a desk. We left our built in desk up at the old house (along with my scrap cabinets and such...boohoo!). Just need to get things up on the wall again.

This is the view from the family room looking out onto our lanai.

This is our view when we wake up. You are in the master bedroom now. hahaha

My room

And there is Tallulah!

Master bathroom

well...just part of it anyway.

Now this next picture is one of my fave features of the house. It's our garbage can pull out in the kitchen. hahaha I just love this handy space!

Another of my fave features of the house....my walk in pantry!

And it makes a great hiding space from the kids! hahaha

Here is a picture of the kids bath. Don't have a rod up because ours broke one day and we just took the kids! On my list to get this week!

Here is Colton's room. He has so much room to play in. We still need to get an area rug in here. OH...and a big boy bed. Made the transition on the day we moved in to just sleep on the crib mattress and he's sleeping like an angel EVERY night! AND the best part...he wakes up and just plays in the room. Loves when he knocks on his own door to ask to get out of room. Hahaha What a stinker!

****Girls room not featured....work in progress!****

TALK ABOUT A WAR ZONE!

This is a picture of the kitchen looking at the kids hall. Tile EVERYWHERE!

Dining room looking into the kitchen. We moved our nook table into this room last night because we had people over for dinner and hanging out. Our dining table went outside on the lanai and well...it looks nice out there. Gonna seal it and get different fabric for the chairs. You'll see next picture

Okay, maybe not the next picture. Simon is the next picture. What a butterball! 25lbs and growing!

This is a picture of my kitchen window from the outside. I like this feature too.

And don't worry...Morgan didn't fall in. She was following this blue heron that was in our yard trying to get a Wheat Thin from her. He was a big bird! See him on the rocks trying to get a fish down there at the bottom middle?

Here is our floating dock. Neal is working on a fence so that's why it's a mess in the yard with the rope, wheel barrow and such. It will look nice once we get the netting. I can't wait! Oh...it's high tide.

And this lonely boat pad is waiting for some boat foam and of course our boat. That'll be another weekend. Gotta get the boat over here.

View from the floating dock onto our lanai

The other part of the back of the house.

And this is our house. Smaller, cozy but doable. And it comes with water! I do miss our pool, but a private beach is like 3 blocks away (along with the huge houses along the Gulf side! :drool:)

New in my shop

Here are some new items I just put in my Etsy shop yesterday. The first is a Motherhood Bracelet with 2 strands (I have one w/ just one strand in the shop as well).

And I decided what to do with all the MANY embellishments I have....make embellishment kits for my shop! So far I have just 3 colors but I have tons more to go thru. I think I may make a Vday one too! ;) Here are some sneaks:

Black & White Embellishment Kit

Eco-colored Embellishment Kit

I have been working on some buttons this morning and also some pins. I can't wait to see how they turn out. I will make sure to post them here on the blog when they go up in the shop!

Okay...off to do more creating

I'm back

I'm BACK!


So happy to have my computer working again. BUT I must say, I really didn't miss it. Being away from it for about 2 weeks was a good thing. It gave me time to move for one, but it also gave me the chance to enjoy just the simple things in life and my family. I really needed that.

So, most of the boxes that need to come in have come in and I have to fix the garage a little. That's my next task. Just to push boxes in the right corners out in the garage. Downsizing from 2500 sq feet to 1850 sq feet is a task in itself. But it'll work. I don't have to worry about taking out all my decor b/c most of it was for plant shelves. This house has none.

Yesterday I worked on my scrap/bead items. Let me just say that the quote my dad used to say to me is soooo true. Trying to fit "10lbs of shit in a 5lb bag" DOES work Dad! ;) heehee I did get all my craft supplies somehow into this small closet and a shelf in the laundry room. It's not a room devoted to my supplies like before but it actually works. I can't fit anymore (which somehow I think I'll find a way) so I must use it all before purchasing more. AND the best thing is...I somehow felt my 'mojo' coming back! I haven't had the urge to craft during the move and almost didn't want to go back. But I'm back!

I want to share something funny that happened last night with my daughter Sydney...

Sydney: "Mommy, can I tell you something and you not get mad?"
Me: "um...okay"
Sydney: "I tried a little bit of Tallulah's ice cream and I didn't like it"
Me: just couldn't stop laughing

Tallulah is our 6month old Pug and the ice cream Sydney was referring to was called "Frosty Paws". It's doggie ice cream you can find in your local groceries freezer section. LOL She just cracks me up!

Moving

A lot has happened since the 18th (my last post).

1.) I had a sale on my Etsy site
2.) Xmas came and went (had a great time with my family and friends)
3.) Finally found a house to move into
4.) PACKING!

Yep, I especially hate #4! We found a place to rent as of yesterday and we are moving in 3 days! AAAAAHHHH!!!

I had some things already boxed, but not much. It's so hard to pack with 3 little ones. NOT FUN! All I can do is do a little here and there when I can and in between bursts of playtime and naps. I've got 2 more rough days of some MEGA packing (how can one collect so much crap in 4 years?) but it'll get done.

Very happy to finally have found a home. It's smaller than what we have now. But it'll be fine. Got to remember, we are just renting! We were just so picky on what was out there for rentals. Wanted to get the best deal, a good school for the kids and save some $. Well...we did do that. No pool and smaller, but it's just fine. I really felt at home in this house.

It's going to get some used to it...there is tile everywhere. I don't have the cabinet space as I do now and there isn't a 4th bedroom or den for the office so I will have to find some closet to stuff all my craft things. Most likely my things will be in boxes till our next move w/in our 9month lease. But I can see the windows open, the Gulf breeze flowing thru the house and many nights eating dinner on our covered lanai. The kids have a small back yard. A big change for them, they are used to our acre of woods and grass. But they like the home. And the best part...we have a boat lift for our boat right in our backyard. Just a hop, skip and a jump into the Gulf. Definately gonna soak up the water life in the next 9months b/c who knows if we will ever have the chance to live on the water again.

Yes, I said 9months. We know of 2 neighborhoods in the area that we want to buy a house in so hopefully we can find a good deal in one of those neighborhoods w/in that time frame. And yes, that would mean moving again...but there will be many things that I won't unpack...the garage will be full!

Well, I'm beat. Gonna turn in early b/c I have a busy day tomorrow. Till next time....

Hustle and Bustle

Today was my girls' last day at the current school they are in. :( BOO-HOO It doesn't seem real yet. I guess once I sign them up at their new school once we move it will sink in.

Now it's only 1 week left till Xmas and I still have some shopping to do (not much), tons of presents to wrap, 2 Xmas get togethers, loads of laundry, house hunting, a soccer game and my every day chores to do. UGH...bring on 2010!!!

Well...my Etsy shop is going to close for a few weeks just until I get settled in our new home (which we still don't know where) and I've got some items that I still have to list. I'll save it till next year! ;) But for now....

today is the last day of my MOVING SALE on Etsy http://www.themosyscrapper03.etsy.com All my items are 50% off in the store. Just have to mention 'MOVING' in the notes to seller at checkout for a PayPal refund! Get on it...there are some scrap supplies that are already under $2 and you get an additional 50% OFF!! I have some buttons and of course....JEWELRY!!!

Have a great weekend!

Houdini in the house!

Nothing like wanting to sleep in but instead being woken up by your 21 month old climbing into your bed....naked. UGH...here we go Houdini!

Colton started climbing out of his crib the other day. Just one day decided that he was done with his nap and walked out with a big smile. Then the next day he decided to get out of his crib by himself again while Neal and I were sitting on the coach watching some tv. RISE AND SHINE!

And now this morning, thinking I was going to sleep in, I feel the dog jumping back and forth at the foot of the bed so I look and I see Colton smiling and trying to climb up. I then nudged Neal to wake up and gave him the "look at the foot of the bed" with my eyes. He looked and then nudged me to look too. HUH? So I did and Colton was up on the foot board...naked. LOL!

Oh boy! I asked him where he put his diaper and PJ's and all he said was "Momo. Nidne." That's Colt-talk for Morgan and Sydney. I thought either his sisters did that to him or that he left his clothes in their room.

So I get up and take him to find if he made a mess thruout the house, thankfully he didn't, and then I saw his diaper and pj's at the girls door to their room.

LOVELY! So, it looks like we have a problem on our hands! Stay tuned....

Twitter Sale

If you follow me on twitter than you may have already seen the sale I have going on today in my Etsy store, Saturday, December 12th!

50% OFF ALL JEWELRY!!!

Just mention 'TWITTERSALE' after checkout (in the notes to seller) for a Paypal refund!! Jump on it. All orders made today, Saturday, will be mailed out on Monday for your Xmas sweetie! Spread the love!

http://www.themosyscrapper03.etsy.com

Whirlwind week

Ah, it's Friday. Another week has gone and I don't feel like I've accomplished much. Well, I guess I have. I've started Xmas shopping. Gonna wrap it up in the next couple of days (I hope). Just realized that I need to start wrapping. I hate the chore of wrapping the presents in secret and getting scared at every little noise I hear thinking it's one of the kids getting ready to catch me. So nerving! This week has gone by so fast...next week I'm sure will go even faster.

I have to start the dreaded packing up of the house too. UGH! It's bittersweet really. Our house has been up for about 6 month on the market and it is finally under a contract. Things are running smoothly shockingly and fast. Already had a pest inspection, home inspection and an appraiser come out this week. Not sure when we have to be out but it's gonna be soon I suppose. Xmas is coming though! Kids will be out of school soon too. I have to make sure to get the kids paperwork in before the winter break. They are excited and not so excited. I can understand.

So what are my plans for today?
1.) Maybe venture to Walmart and get a few things for xmas
2.) Promote an auction that I donated to that ends @ 5pm today BlogBidHope. Very happy to see it's up to $40 already! WOOHOO!
3.) Gather boxes and 'maybe' start packing
4.) Watching my 2 nieces this evening for a few hours.

Well, gotta get the kids ready for school. Off to my day.....