easiest craft ever

Also known as balls on a string. I know, I know, mind blowing. 

The thing is that this week Collin decided he can wipe his own behind & buckle his own seat belt. Can we have a moment of silence, please.

Thanks, it is a big deal for me. Also, it has left me with heaps of time on my hands. So I tried a craft I spied like 2 years ago here.

All the boys gathered around while I strung these felt balls I found at Hobby Hobby onto some thread. They were thoroughly impressed, which shows how much craftiness has NOT been happening. But I got some serious excitement out of them so that pushed me on to do more easy projects wherein your kids think you are a wizard. And hey, it beats wiping 5 year old butts.

Just one more

Allow me one more birthday post for Collin. Can you tell I am holding on to every moment? It goes too fast, no matter how many pictures I snap.

This was hour 1 of his actual birthday. Party animal.

Planet kid, first timer.

Deep in thought. Lately he will stop to scratch his head & say "hmmm..."

Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

It is still a no go on the potty. But in his 3 years on earth, Collin has accomplished many feats. The first that comes to mind is surviving our mad house. He actually thrives in the testosterone pool that is home. He has charmed the pants off all of us, kind of funny from a little man who rarely wears any pants himself. You would think the potty would be a natural transition from one with no pants. I guess dodging attacks from big brothers has him tied up most days. That, & it has got to be that I just want him to so badly!

Lovin this

image found here

Oh that my boys would grow in this unity. And! That it would stem from a love seen in their parents for one another. In the meantime...

I present to you our family according to Collin:
"Dad," "Aubrey," "Parker James," "Dub," "A-nin," & "Jake-Jake" ( any animal is a "Jake-Jake")

I guess that is all to be expected from the one we deemed "Cojo," from before birth. I know it is odd but, IT IS NOT "Kujo," the demon possessed dog. (I get that question a lot)

BTW, Cojo had his 1st action on the potty yesterday!!! Just in case I have any readers that are not totally grossed out yet.

Twenty-Ten

Right before the year's end, our neighbors, the Bryans, had their baby! Welcome Griffin! He is so sweet & I am loving having a wee one just one door over.

New Year's Day means 1/2 price day at Dairy Queen, yum!

Matt's new friend, facial hair & my new favorite accessory.

My High School tries another crack at the reunion. This one was better because it included free tickets to the Steelheads & a double date with the Starnes.

This was our pet for Christmas break, Meatball the hamster. He is pretty cute & the boys did not kill him, this was a real concern for me. He is back safe in his 3rd grade classroom now.


I know this is a gross invasion of privacy but...COLLIN IS ON A POTTY! Not using it for its designed purpose but ON IT!!! YIPEEE!

side note: Those are safety goggles on his head, as the 4th born, he is prepared for ANYTHING.