Happy birthday pookie!

I can't believe a year ago today, I had my sweet baby girl. She has made me such a proud momma, and she has blessed our family so much. I love you sweet girl!!

SALE

Urban Green has all clothing 40% off today!! That means smocked clothing for $10!!

Such a cheeseball. If I get my camera out, I can expect this face. every. single. time.

I remember a time of tailgating when no children were involved. Although it was much wilder, and EASIER I can't imagine games without pump breaks, tantrums or nausea. We've went from 3 friends, to all having children... YEA! I can't wait to see just how big our group gets! (Although it's growing at a rapid pace, I must say..)

What a wonderful game day weekend!! We scored tickets in Coach Chizik's box, which were amazing! War Eagle!! Thanks to our awesome friends, Mo and Jared, who always share their lake house with us and make the game day weekends that much better!

recently..

Around here has been pretty crazy lately. I haven't had much of a life, other than trying to open a new store. It has been so exhausting and amazing. I love it! I've never worked so hard, and def. never had this much passion about anything - work related.
Anna Reed has been affected - so we think- with the similac beetle junk! She has been so pityful. I took this pic yesterday.

Cole on the other hand is growing up before my eyes. It is so sad/great to see how much he knows. He is all about playing outside(always has been) and his new love, watching his dad shoot his bow off out back deck. He is always wanting to go "smoke the targets." Yes, my baby is becoming a little man, country man that is. He is also obsessed with his bike. He's had it forever, but just really discovered it.

 They have both adjusted well to their new schools, although I am still trying to figure out how to make 2 schools, that have different times and days work. I've figured out.. it's impossible. Crossing our fingers for an opening so they can be together! PS. i am so jealous of the bloggers who are always on top of it. How do you do it?!

be sure to visit www.urbangreenboutique.blogspot.com

we. are. open. (well kind of.)

We are up and running at Urban Green (softly), and I will put more info about what all is going on in the store another time, but I wanted to share a piece of "artwork" we are doing that is AMAZING! I am so excited about it! Ive never seen anything like it anywhere and we are doing it!! All you do is give us a photo (close up is best) and this is the outcome. (this one is set on a 16x16 platform, but you can get all sizes!! It was hard to get a good picture that would do it justice in my house, so come in to see it!

Coming soon... again

Yes, I am crazy and have changed lots about the new store, so here are the new details!! I can't wait for the doors to open!!

Happy 3rd Birthday to my sweet boy Cole! I am so proud to be your mommy!

Opening soon...

My life is never boring, that is for sure. So, the next chapter in my life(because I simply don't have enough going on) is.... drummrolllll




I'm opening a children's store!

Now taking fall consignment, call me!

I am a bad mom... at least that's now what my neighbor thinks. Let me paint the picture. Anna Reed was napping, and Cole and I were outside. I put him in the swing in the front yard and turned on the sprinkler to water my dying flowers. I am pushing Cole in this huge swing, that after a few good pushes, gets going pretty good on its on. So, I ran inside real quick to vacuum the den rug. What, I'm multitasking? So, as I'm hurrying knowing that Cole is perfectly safe, someone knocks on my door -I go and it's a man that lives across the street-"Yes?" "umm... your child is sitting in the swing screaming and the sprinkler is stuck squirting him in the face." I had no words, I just ran out there begging him to believe that "I really was a good parent."

Sometimes I am a careless driver, which is terrible with such precious cargo. If this won't slow you down, nothing will. (You may have to copy and paste to your web browser.)
www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-az1smQMWHYk/drive_safely

Dumpster Diver... that's my new name. We went for our walk this morning and stumbled upon this in someones trash pile!!! Guess who is one happy little boy...

I'm all about bargains right now... who isn't though, right? Well, guess how much I paid for these ADORABLE bathing suits for AR?

$1!! you got that right, one buck. I got the suits at Dollar tree (which I've just discovered for some reason, and it's awesome...) and already had the "A" iron ons. I am very proud!

YUM.

This is THE BEST, EASIEST, dip in the world. I just combined my favorite things!
2 avacado, diced
feta
can of tomatoes, diced, drained
lemon juice
salt
garlic, minced
and about 2T of olive oil

mix them all together and viola! YUM.


I have a serious addiction to feta, in case you can't tell by the economy sized tub.

catch up time

This might be a long post, don't say I didn't warn you. We have had a busy summer this far. I am staying home with the kids, and we are always up to something, even if it's all laying in my bed watching Calliou. (Cole's fav) Anna Reed is getting so big, she is 7 months and worships her big brother. She is obsessed with Sophie the giraffe and still hair fabulous.

Cole is almost 3, and completely potty trained! We didn't have to work at that AT ALL, thank goodness, he just got up and decided one day he was ready. No going back!! I bet I've already saved a ton in diapers! Anna Reed still doesn't sleep that well, she is an early riser!! (actually anything before 9 is too early, but I've learned to be thankful for even 6am) We have spent lots of weekends with the grandparents, been to the lake a few times, and heading to the beach in a couple weeks..praying for no oil! Cole LOVES to swim! Which is great, considering we started off the summer in lessons that I had to cancel because it was so pointless due to the screaming.

Cole amazes me every day with the things he says. It's like he woke up a little boy, no longer a baby. We went to the zoo last week, and as we were leaving he said "thank you mommy, for taking me to the zoo. I love you so much." After I passed out, I wanted to just cry because I realize he is no longer a baby. He also at times has a much sharper tongue. His latest comments are "don't tell me what to do" and "mommy, I don't have to obey anymore!" But he equally loves his sister as much as she loves him. He tells her "good morning sweet girl", at all hours of the day.
Life is finally getting a little easier, with the kids getting a little older. Cole can do so much by himself now, and I am less tired bc Anna Reed is sleeping...some. I can't even IMAGINE throwing another child in the mix right now! (and don't worry, I'm not!)
We are still crossing things off our house to do list slowly but surely. We've done a ton in the past 9 months we've lived here, and have so much more to do! But we do have a backyard now!
On a sadder note, our beloved dog of 15 years, died while we were at my parents for the 4th of july. This picture was taken hours before he got sick and passed. (He was old, and had a troubled heart.)
RIP Chip Dobson

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

I've definetly slacked on the blog lately, so I'm going to add some slideshow videos... one down.. (they won't let me do them longer than 30 seconds so I will add a few)- at least that's my plan!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

It's almost Easter...

and that means... cute Easter baskets! I just ordered these and got them SO QUICK from www.peapiebaskets.blogspot.com