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So cute I had to share

Gosh, it's been like 3 months now, but I kept forgetting to share.  I ordered a custom canvas piece for Genevieve's room.  I "met" a gal from an online forum (the Diaper Pin), and when I saw her website I fell in love with her work.  We talked about what I envisioned, and I waited anxiously for the finished product.  I was really nervous because I have never done anything like this before.  Would I like it?  Would it be what I expected?  Would it be good quality?

And all I can say is WOW.  When I opened the box I was blown away.  The details in the artwork are truly amazing.  The piece looks perfect in Genevieve's room above her bed.  Annie from Penny Pickles is truly gifted.  The bummer is that pictures don't do her work justice.  The fine details are what make her work stand out, and a photo just doesn't capture it.

Our little walker

Please ignore my annoying high-pitched voice =)

A new skirt

I decided to take some of my material scraps and make G a new skirt. No real pattern involved, just a brown paper bag I cut in the shape of the panels, some scissors, and an idea! I made it like a rag quilt, with the seams on the outside that I cut into fringe. 

She loved that it was so colorful, and that it was unique to her!

Twain Harte with the Fam

Fun times at Twain Harte Lake

Zeke is getting to be such a big boy.  

Our little blondie.  This summer Dane's hair got really blonde since we didn't cut it.

Genevieve & Dane playing on a makeshift wooden surfboard.

Zeke & Uncle Scott.  Scott moved back to CA from NY a few months ago.  We look forward to spending more time with him on fun weekends like these.

Rejected

I am a carpool reject.  Nobody wants me =(

I'm sure if I wasn't pms-ing it wouldn't be a big deal.  But I am, and I want to cry.  How lame is that?

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Dane's first day of Pre-K

Ms Kristen ~ isn't she darling?  And she's single guys... 

Playground kisses and puking

I picked up Genevieve from school today (1st grade), and this is how our conversation went.

Genevieve:  I kissed Isaiah, and he kissed me back.  

Me:  Oh really? (cut me some slack, I wasn't sure how to respond yet)

Genevieve:  Yah, and we want to marry each other.  I like him so so so much.

Me:  Is that right?  (profound words of wisdom, I know)

Genevieve:  Isaiah and I were thinking we should have a playdate, because we really love each other.

I don't know who this Isaiah kid is, but I think I need to have a talking to his parents, and tell them to keep their sons paws OFF MY DAUGHTER!!!!!

When we pulled into the driveway, Dane began puking all over himself, the seatbelt, and the booster seat.  Today was Dane's first day of preschool as a pre-K kid.  What a way to ring in the new school year.  Sorry in advance Ms Kristen and the rest of the Monkey Class =(.

And now I'm starting to feel queezy.  Because that's what I do when my family is sick.  What is it called?  Power of suggestion?  I know it's in my head.  But I still can't help it.  Yuck.

Clear Lake County Fair - Labor Day Weekend

We spent the holiday weekend at Clear Lake with Luke's fam. It's tradition to go to the County Fair. This year for $5, you could ride in the back of a monster truck. Luke, his dad, and Dane all took a spin. Dane LOVED it.

Don't mind the obnoxious parents talking in the background.  It IS ClearLake after all.....