Sew Crafty Saturday: Hot Days

 

 

It has been soooo hot here that being outside is practically unbearable. Because of this, we have had to be creative to beat the boredom inside. We have made oobleck or quicksand (cornstarch and water), homemade play dough, and crafted our hearts out. The oobleck is an old school standby. Iris played with it for well over an hour. Just be sure to dispose of it outside. You never want to put the mixture down the drain.
The homemade play dough was way easier than I thought. The consistency is amazing, and I even found myself playing with it. I would honestly never buy playdo again. We made a pink batch and a blue batch, and mixed half of these to have some purple too. We've played with both more than once, so I'm pretty impressed.
Play dough recipe:
1 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 teaspoons white vinegar
food coloring
Mix all the ingredients together in a saucepan and stir constantly over medium heat until it clumps together. Let it cool and have fun. It should keep fresh for a month.

Wee-Ones Wednesday: "Preschool Is Awesome!"

Iris has been waiting and waiting for her school to start. The rest of us went back in mid August, and these last 3 weeks have felt like an eternity to her. Yesterday, was her big day. She wore a pretty dress, posed happily with the chalkboard, and practically flew to school. Some close friends live on our street and attend the same preschool, so we were able to walk together. We were quite an adorable parade, I must say! When Iris got home, she told me, "Preschool is awesome," showed me the little book she made, and asked me if she got a special treat like Lilly did. To which I replied, "Of course you did, sweet girl." Of course.

Misc. Monday: Favorite Things Party

I am in a book club that meets once a month, and I absolutely love it! We eat yummy snacks, talk about our crazy families, drink wine, and even discuss the book we have all read for a little bit! I've always been an avid reader, and having friends who share this passion, are willing to trade books and make recommendations is a real treat. 
Our friendships have grown to be so much more than books, we've gotten together for many play dates, and tonight we are having a "favorite things" party. I've heard about them for awhile, and am so excited to be attending one. The idea is to bring 5 of your favorite things, and go home with 5 different faves. I gave my favorite things a lot of thought. I found a sweet printable on Pinterest (you can find it on my printable board). I filled a box with not one, but a few of my favorite thing, and even tied the box up with string (gotta love the Sound of Music reference). Here is the tag I put inside each box. It was so much fun putting them together. I can't wait for tonight!

          a few of my favorite things:

           1. Bit 1. bit o’ honey = so yummy

           2. Dr. Pepper lip balm, been using since I was 12

           3. Avett Brothers “I and Love and You” = awesome

           4. Book plates from Anthropologie, so pretty

           5. Sprinkles makes everything better

           6. Flower broach makes sweaters sweeter

           7. $1 must be used @ McDonald’s drive thru for 1

            soft serve cone when you’re ALONE! (my fave secret)

           8. La Croix grapefruit = favorite nonalcoholic drink

                    ENJOY!!!! 

Wee-Ones Wednesday:

Dan and I are back at work, Lilly is loving first grade, and Iris is losing her patience waiting for her first day of pre-k to start. It seems like summer was a lifetime ago. Today when I got home, she asked me if I brought her any homework. She loves to do left over pages from my class while Lilly does her homework. It's so sweet to see those two, heads down, mouths closed & concentrating. Hendricks is as crazy as ever. He is go go go, but he always has time to cuddle Mama at the end of the day. I love these three!

Wee-Ones Wednesday: Balboa Bars

 

 

 

One of the things we do EVERY summer is go to Balboa for frozen bananas and Balboa Bars. Hmmmn, I think I may be the only one now who gets the banana... Last summer, Henry did a little tasting and sharing. But this year, the boy was ready for his own. Nothing could stop him, not even our traditional family photo!

Misc. Monday: First Grade

Here she is! Our first grader. Longer days. Lunch at school. Recess with older kids. Book reports. Dioramas. So long, Kindergarten playground & short days. I will miss you...

After school treat!

Sew Crafty Saturday: School Days

Those are my crayons from when I was little!

Guess who starts first grade on Monday?

Wee-Ones Wednesday: This Guy!

 

Man oh man, this little guy is such a boy! Yesterday, he busted out his first 4 words: "cracker, milk, water, and hi" all at once. He never calls Dan or me, "mama or dada." He tells us what he wants by pointing, screaming, and dragging us around. He eats like a grown man, runs really fast, climbs up everything, tears things, throws whatever he can get his hands on, jumps, pushes everyone out of his way, does motor boat on my chest (not in a dirty way - get your mind outta the gutter), and can destroy our home in a two minutes flat. I never had to move things higher or put things away for the girls. I only had to tell them "no" a few times, and they left my pretty dishes and decor alone. Dan says I have made the house too cute for a little boy. You really can't take your eyes off of him for a second. I report back to work next Tuesday. I sure hope his grandmas can keep up with him!