Am I in trouble or what!!!???

Gretchen, my 3 year old loves to talk and make up different scenarios that she talks about enough that I think she thinks they are real. She often talks about her imaginary and best friend Leena. This last week she started talking about her boyfriend which threw me off right from the start, but it was only the beginning.

It turns out he's a "bad boyfriend who started calling Leena a "peanut butter sandwich - which was very rude!" It all escalated from there. It turns out that he "hits people in the face" - "even Gigi" At this point started asking questions about if she had ever seen anyone get hit in the face and having discussions about "boyfriends" and why we don't want boys who are mean to be boyfriends ect.

Well, yesterday I found out that it was worse than I thought!! She talked more about her "bad boyfriend" as she has always called him. She broke down and volunteered his name. It was someone I had heard about. Her "bad boyfriend" was none other that SATAN!!!!! I just about died laughing! I told her in my best mom voice that she'd better stay away from Satan or she's in big trouble. She just looked at me defiantly and said nothing.

I can't wait to hear what she comes up with next. I love that girl, but I am concerned about how things will be when she is a teenager. I'll take her as she is for now. I do wish I had a way to tap into her brain and imagination and somehow market all that's there. I know there is a fortune to be made.

Merry Christmas!!!

I hope everyone had a fantastic and Merry Christmas this year. Ours was white and full of enthusiasm from the kids (except Gretchen didn't want to wake up even for presents from Santa). Here is our wonderful ward primary as the Nativity. You can't see the Christ child much in this shot, but he (she) is there. Love those kids!

Should I try it?

I found this on line last year and just remembered it. I'm thinking of testing it out this year. What do you think. I just need to find/make an elf.



Christmas is approaching, and this is the day
Santa has sent Mr. Peeps to your house to stay.
He sent this small elf to your house and mine.
Soon after Thanksgiving, He must be on time.
Mr. Peeps has a purpose. His purpose will be,
To whisper to Santa all the good that he sees.
Soon after he gets here, he moves only at night
To high places, low places, he stays in plain sight.
In the kitchen, for instance, he sits high on a shelf.
Mr. Peeps can sit anywhere, for he is an elf.
He holds very still when he thinks you are watching.
His magic is precious, it fades with on touching.
He sits on the tree on Christmas Eve day.
He knows that Santa is soon on his way.
He waits and he waits without making a noise.
He waits until Santa arrives with the toys.
So you better be nice and mind what you say
Because Mr. Peeps will tell Santa when he comes with his sleigh.
Once Christmas is here and Santa has come,
Mr. Peeps must leave, for his job is well done.
But, he will return next year on the very same day,
To watch your behavior as you work and play.
- Sharon Reynolds

Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland Costume Set GIVEAWAY!!!!

She's done it again!!! Check these costumes out. OH I WOULD DIE IF I WON THESE!!!

Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland Costume Set GIVEAWAY!!!!

Here are some more things I've worked on recently. I made the mustache and smile for a school performance Joe had. He actually didn't wear these, but 2 other classmates did. I didn't get a photo of his costume yet, but imagine an afro wig, oversized glasses, and fur on his arms and legs, and you've got it. Another baby means another baby blanket and burp cloth set. The spool family is OUR family and they were another birthday present for Gigi. They were intended to go with the fabric house I made for her at Christmas time. She likes to set up the Princess & the Pea set with this one and then they play together. They have sleep overs and play hie and seek. One time the princess shared her mattresses with all the girls and I asked where the boys were sleeping. They were in the drawer. I laughed out loud. I'm really glad my kids like the things I make. I made the twirl skirts out of extra fabric I had from Easter dresses a few years ago. And the ribbons are dancing rings that I made for Gigi's Easter basket. The photos of the van just cracked me up. Gretchen is so funny when she plays. I mean how many people can she fit in there? I love the men jutting out of the windows. Are they trying to escape?

The Princess and the Pea

This is Gigi's story box. I made it for her birthday. It started out as an old barbie box. I really like how it turned out. I was inspired by this, but I made it my own. I painted the wood and added the velvety swatches to the exterior, and then Cami helped me learn how to recover the interior with better paper. I sewed the mattresses and pillow and blanket from scraps I had, and bought the bed & chair in a kit on ebay and put it together and painted it. I cut and painted the Ladder and printed the Princess portrait off the internet and put it in a round "frame". I painted the princess on a wooden doll thing and added a ring of braided yarn for her hair. I think I spent $17 on the whole thing and the most expensive part was the bird cage for $5 (I should have found a coupon). I really wanted a Chandelier, but couldn't find one at a price I liked and was unsuccessful in making one look how I wanted. So, the day before her birthday I found the birdcage in the jewelry section at Micheals.

Gretchen is 3!

Well, Gretchen is a bit Princess obsessed right now, and so I thought it only appropriate to make a princess cake for her birthday. She also got mostly princess oriented presents. Here are a few quick picts. We just had a family gathering, but Braden did some small fireworks and had a nice time outside. And Joseph did some magic tricks for us.