More name blocks

I made these for my friend who has the cutest little guy. She is such a sweet mommy and I am so happy for her new family!
I also wanted to accurately show the size of these blocks. A few of you said Afton's name blocks looked really big but they are actually really small. They are the perfect size for little fingers and quick and easy to make!

Welby crew!

Today I was able to meet some of my old first grade gang at Applebee's. The food was yummy and it was great to catch up and spend time together!

 

Free fun at Cabela's!

Tiff and I have been trying to spend one day a week hanging out to let the kiddos play together.
This week we decided to go to Cabela's (free) and walk around. The kids loved cruising around the little aquarium area and feeding the fish in the little stream.
They also enjoyed the various animal exhibits and riding the elevator!

Memory game

I have been wanting to make this FOREVER. It was one of the things on my to do list. Check!
I used wood and scrapbook paper and I love how it turned out!

 

So far Afton loves to play with it, but in her own way!

 

When I found this idea I was so excited and already scheming up another way to make the same game. I want to use pictures and I think I will use all paper instead of wood. Hmmm... we'll see. I'll post pictures whenever it's done!
And Jen... thanks for motivating me to finish! One more project down!

Simplify

Lately I have been feeling a little crowded. I have let January get the best of me and have found myself sulking around a little. I haven't been doing the things I normally do to stay happy. Exercise, photography, writing, fishing, hiking, dates with Brett, etc. All of these have taken a back seat to my somber mood. I feel as drab as the weather. The air is gross, my hair is dull, and I am ready to throw away everything in my house.

For about six weeks someone has been sick, which hasn't helped anything. Afton had RSV and along with that a double ear infection. Along with the ear infection Afton was throwing up and not sleeping well. And as if that wasn't enough poor Afton had her two top teeth come in and her molars are coming in as well. She has been a wreck.
Brett was super sick for a couple of weeks and between those two we spent a good deal of time at the doctor's office.  Luckily I only got hit for a few days after they were both well. I think (hope) we are in the clear and I know we are ready for a vacation. At this point even St. George sounds inviting. 50 degrees and sunshine! I'm there!

6 weeks of sickness and yucky air has left me with a pretty hefty to do list.
I have multiple projects sitting around, photographs, scrapbooking, painting, various activities, sewing. Oh and not to mention my blog which only gets a tiny piece of me. Throughout the day I think of things I want to write and then I get busy and today turns into tomorrow and so on. Oh well, I guess a piece is better than nothing. 

I have been organizing drawers and cupboards though. It feels nice to have some things clean and organized. I have also given away a lot of my clothes and shoes. My closet is happy and my give away pile continues to grow. I want to get rid of everything (like I said above) but I should probably keep something to wear and eat out of.

Well, hopefully I can shake the January junk and get focused again. I have things to write, pictures to take, books to read, drawers to organize, projects to finish, and people to spend time with! Oh, and I am also starting a Way Back When segment for my blog. One more thing to do...

What?