Hello? Is this thing on?

So JJ totally gave me a hard time for not updating

this awesome blog of ours for a long time.

I'm still here and very much part of the blogging community.

I've said before that you can always check us out over at Funky PolkaDot Giraffe -

my pride and joy and where most of my blogging energy goes.

But I also realized that you might want to follow in Instagram too.

My sister said, "I didn't realize that you had a whole other life I was missing out on."

She doesn't have a smartphone and doesn't do the Instagram thing,

but I can totally share the pictures here on a weekly basis.

I will try to remember to come and post so you can catch the slideshow

and find out all about our life as the un-rich and un-famous - not to be confused with infamous.

 I hope all my friends are doing well and hopefully I can get it together and post here more.

However, I was just called as the Primary President, so that might not happen . . .

We're Still Alive! Happy Halloween 2012

I know I am totally failing at keeping you up to date over here

on this little blog of mine - and I apologize!

But I am really great at updating Funky PolkaDot Giraffe and Instagram 

if you are just dying to see my crazy kids and their antics :)

 

But for now I'm wishing you a Happy Halloween -

even though is almost December - 

and I hope you are enjoying your holiday season!

Plus I had to show off my Frank and Merida!

Frank takes himself very seriously.

Hide yo' children! He's coming!

My rad friend Heidi painted his face all legit.

Merida is serious about her archery skills.

I'm serious about her darling little face.

Costume details:

Frankenstein
Head/Hands - Pottery Barn Teen
Jacket and Pants - Thrifted
Boot Covers - ME!

Merida
Dress - McCall 5499 with alterations by ME!
Wig - ME!

Bow/Arrows/Quiver - Target with alterations by ME!

 

Farewell to Summer {2012}

 We almost did everything on our Summer Bucket List,

and I have declared it a successful summer :)

8.28.12

We squeezed in one last twilight swim and BBQ with friends.

8.29.12

 And I made delicious treats.

We made a trip to the Happiest Hour on Earth 

after one last trip to the water park.

8.30.12

The Boy attended his first Garden Party and rocked

his style Fedorable.

 I got to check one last item off the bucket list

and it was a delicious choice.

8.31.12

I'm still doing fun hair and now we're using the Knot Genie

to nip those tangles in the bud.

We made a trip to Pretend City to get a sneak peek of

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.

9.1.12

 I do not approve of the current (never ending) heat wave.

And I chaperoned a youth dance.

I feel old.

Little Miss rocked some messy buns.

I forgot to record the new season!!!
Luckily there was an encore presentation :)

9.2.12

And The Girl rocked a different version of messy buns for church.

I got in the spirit of Back to School!

Labor Day brought diagonal pull-throughs, a BBQ and swim party

with the A-team (including my MIL&FIL!!!!) and a nap.

9.3.12

 We had amazing shaved ice at Sno2Go.

9.4.12

 We got our soccer uniforms and declared ourselves

the Dynamite Dragons.

While The Girl declared herself Pinkalicious.

We had our first Back to School Feast - complete with fancy crowns :)

And The Girl had a fabulous french twist.

My baby boy started First Grade.

::SOB::

9.5.12

 So I consoled myself with brunch with the REAL

Real Housewives of the OC posse :)

The Girl sported another version of messy buns.

And we closed out the summer - or opened the Fall - 

with water games with the youth.

I schmoozed the office staff with some snickerdoodle bread.

9.6.12

 And we got to preview Finding Nemo 3D with our friends

at the Disney Studios in Burbank.

I made some delicious Passion Fruit Tea Lemonade.

It's totally divine.

9.7.12

The Boy  had his first soccer game of the new season and

 I think the Mexican food the night before did me in,

and Saturday I was feeling terrible.

Curse you, diverticulitis!

My darling Will took the kids to the park and Boomers

so I could rest and let the voodoo oil work its magic.

9.8.12

 I'm so glad that my mother-in-law is back!!!

And that she served a mission in the fruit mecca of the 

Pacific Northwest :)

9.9.12

Insta Friday: February and March Catch Up

I bet you thought we moved to Antarctica where there
is no internet access :)

So back to Friday, February 18th -
we all got sick.
This little lady passed out playing her Leapster.


It wiped us out for over a week.
The insane price of gas did nothing to make
us feel any better.


Will had his Blue & Gold celebration
on February 21st.
They did a birthday party theme,
and the cute Den Mother put on an awesome magic show.
My kids were totally in awe of her skills.


We waited for carpool while sucking down
our favorite new thing - applesauce in a pouch.


February 23rd we started t-ball!
This year we're the Giants - hooray!

That night was the first meeting of dinner club.
Can you guess where we went?


Ah, yeah!
I got my chicken and waffle on at Bruxie.


Feburary 24th The Girl had a double princess party
to attend while The Boy was at kinder.
Isn't Snow White adorable?
Both of them :)


I spent the rest of afternoon enjoying a book
while the kiddos went to a little party/playdate
with friends.
Ahhh!


That weekend I painted The Girl's nails all sparkly -
twice.


On Wednesday, February 28th we woke up to this nonsense.

They ripped out all of our great shade trees.
I promptly emailed the Association for an explanation.
They said the trees were diseased and dying.
Boo.

That night I went to LA for the Biggest Baby Shower Ever.
No, that's not an announcement :)
I was covering the event as Press - fun, huh?


The kids were excited the next morning when
they got to share in the spoils I received the night before.


Leap Day came and went and we did nothing extraordinary.

On March 1st I decided that The Boy needed
something awesome to wear for Dr. Seuss Day
the next day, so we headed to the fabric store.
The kids got to peruse the fish store as a reward
for being good.


I got to stay up all night making rad pajama bottoms.


But we kicked Dr. Seuss' birthday in style!!!!


And we had a Seuss-tastic feast to remember!



We survived our second Opening Day - pictures, parade, and all!



Monday night I got my crafty craft on with Heidi
after the kids went to bed.
She made a fabulous tutu wreath.
We laughed until near 3am.



On March 6th The Girl started her new dance class.
We lost our favorite Miss Cammy to an unexpected move :(
The Girl is still sad about it.
When we pulled up to class that day she said,
"I think Miss Cammy will be there!"
Luckily, she like her new teacher and had a good time.


I was inspired by my midnight crafting soiree,
and made this lovely ruffled thing the next afternoon.


March 8th I had a crafty lunch date with Kara-Noel and Jaime.
Kara-Noel supplied the supplies for a St. Pat's garland,
and helped me finish my sign from January's Pinterest Party.




Friday, March 9th was the Primary Music Share.
It was adorably hilarious
and the The Boy was definitely in his element.


Enjoy!!