Catching up...

LOVE this pic of Tommy and Logan :) We took the kids to their first Major League game in Cincinnati. Logan was a little upset when he couldn't go down to the field to play...

Last weekend we visited Grandma and Grandpa W. Little did we know it would be on the night of a HUGE storm, power out, lots of limbs down, etc. The kids thought it was pretty cool to sit by candlelight. I guess Logan wouldn't stand still, no good pics of him playing :)

I couldn't help myself. How cute is this? Apparently Logan couldn't wait until he got INSIDE, this is RIGHT outside the house. Hysterical.

Chillin' by our kiddie pool. Couldn't resist Logan's face in this one. Does he think we are all crazy?

While Tommy was out of town, I decided to tackle our room. It seems to get the least attention at our house. I had two little helpers, who were MORE than eager to help. {smile} Love how it turned out, I will post an "after" picture soon!

Hugs from Indy!

Girl's Day in Chicago!!!!

Yesterday was a day for the girls, our LITTLE GIRLS! Jill, Jamie, Krissy and I took Eva, Avery, Emilee and Olivia to Chicago for a day just for them. It was so much fun to watch the girls enjoy a day that was all about them.

The train ride in: The girls...

And the mommas!!!

First stop: American Girl!

My little girl carrying her little girl

Trolley ride!

Navy Pier!

The Ferris wheel is the best way to see the skyline...

Olivia and Eva on the Lighthouse ride

Lego store

The "Bean" at Millennium Park

Olivia: "I don't want this day to EVER end!"

Memorial Day Weekend

Over this past Memorial Day weekend we took the kids to Louisville. We visited the Louisville Slugger Museum and then went to the Kentucky Reggae Festival.

Love little day trips with the kids, they are great car travelers and seemed to really enjoy our day!

Trying to lift the GIANT bat!

Our week in pictures

Logan is 4!

It is so hard to believe...


How can he be so big now?

Why does age 4 sounds so much older than age 3?

We love you so much Logan, you are wonderful.

Pictures and details of our day to come soon...

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Me: "Happy Birthday Logan!"

Logan: "Happy Mother's Day Mom!"

Hugs! :)

Who's that baby?

Anyone know who these girlies are????



Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! I LOVE the momma's of these babies!!!!

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I didn't get to see my momma for Mother's Day but she is coming this weekend, YAY! Happy Mother's Mom, you are truly an angel and I'm so glad God chose you to be my momma. :)

Hugs!

It's time.... probably past time...

One thing I have learned about being a momma is, that once the house is picked up, it will NOT stay that way.

Library books and baby dolls will wind up on the ottoman...

Cars, a baseball glove, zhu zhu pet and sunglasses will end up on the half-wall...

Airplanes, coloring books and crayons, and baskets with puppies will end up on the kitchen table.

BUT they don't have to stay there!

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I will be the first to admit that I often lack in the patience department. And at some point in the week I will lose my cool concerning the clutter in the house, the toys that migrate out of bedrooms, the laundry and the dishes. I'm really trying to work on this.

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Really.

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I am.

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Sooo the other day when I was out and I saw these cutie buckets I had a BRILLIANT idea!

The kids are now grabbing their buckets before bedtime and running through the house gathering everything that is theirs, loading it into the bucket and returning it to their rooms.

This may seem small, but this is big for us. It's time the kids start helping out more, probably past time. I feel good about teaching them to help care for our home. It helps that they think of it as a game.

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Especially momma. :)

Just on my mind...

LOVE playing outside!!!! Love breezy days! Love spring storms! Love SPRING!!!
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Having a birthday on Facebook makes me feel so special! :) Thanks for all of the birthday wishes!
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Logan, just because I draw a not-to-cross line on the cul-de-sac, doesn't mean you should hang out RIGHT next to the line, while looking back at me to see if I notice. I notice and I am annoyed. :)
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Whole Foods grocery store is one of my favorite places on earth.
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I had such a blessed year teaching a MOPPETT class at MOPS this year. LOVED the kids and made lots of new friends!
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Reading a great book: "The Seven Pillars of Health" by Don Colbert. A must read!
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Recent conversation with Olivia that left me awed and a bit confused.

Olivia: "When I get to heaven I don't think I will see God"

Me: "Why?"

Olivia: "Because Jesus will be there and Jesus is God, how can I see 2 people at 1 time?"
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I LOVE sharing my birthday with Brad and Jill, makes it an even BIGGER day for me! Love you both!
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Logan ran into our room at 6:30 am to read a new library book about Jets with Tommy and Tommy woke right up, turned on the light, and read the book with him. I LOVE that man!
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Yesterday I broke the outside spicket and now water shoots out the top of the spicket instead of the front. ugh. anyone know a good plumber?
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Hugs!

May Hostess Special and Open House!

I recently received the May Hostess Special for Thirty-One and wanted to pass it along!

If you host a party in the month of may (home party or catalog party) that reaches $500 (easy to do with these cutie bags!!) you as the hostess will received $150 free products instead of the normal $75!

Let me know if you would like to host a party! You can either leave a comment, email me at staceysbags@gmail.com or call me 574-276-4299.

I'm also hosting an open house at my house on May 15th from 2-4, all are welcome to come check out the bags, snack on some eats and fellowship with my friends and family! We will be drawing for a free large lunch tote so if you live too far to come but want your name entered, visit my Thiry-One website, find the large lunch tote (pg 38 top-right), select a pattern and leave me a comment or email. Can't wait to see who wins!

Also, thank you SOOOO much for all of your prayers and encouraging words as I start this new, fun adventure that God has brought my way. It means so much!

Hugs!