Thirty Four Months

A little summary of the month:

* Imitates how we try to give him hints when speaking.  "Today we are going to the lllll____, library".  Now he will say "mommy I want some mmmmm____, milk"
* Started allowing us to do some flossing after we brush his teeth
* Helped start seeds for the garden

* Started trying more challenging puzzles 16-24 pieces with a border

* More intense crying/tantrums
* Started sleeping in a twin bed.  Refuses to sleep in the bed in his "new" room, but will sleep in the one in the nursery (where he was sleeping in the crib).  One step at a time!  4/28 
* Really enjoyed Easter egg hunts this year, and still did not want to sit with the Easter bunny.

* Went to his first play - Aladdin Jr. put on MGWS 5th graders 4/17

* First SMORES of the season

* First beach trip of the season and we watched a seal rescue

* Attended preschool in the park with Uncle Jon 5/3

Pinterest Challenge: Week 4

For the next three weeks I have some sewing projects to complete for the Pinterest Challenge.  For week 4 I successfully made a case/stand for my iTouch.  I wanted something that I could use for when I am laying down using it to read.  So, it is not really meant for everyday use/carrying it around. 

The directions were easy enough to follow and I liked that there was a video tutorial to go with it.  

Finished Product

Had to adjust holder pieces slightly because I wanted to keep the cover on it.
So, some of them slip off.  

Again I am putting off the sweatshirt project, because just not sure it is going to be successful.  It is either that or my mantle sewing project.  We'll see...

Week 4 Projects:

Crayon Art: 

Dairy Free Ice Cream:

http://theprimalhome.blogspot.com/2011/07/strawberry-ice-cream-non-dairy-sugar.html

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo:

http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2013/03/skinny-spaghetti-squash-alfredo.html

Front Door Makeover:

Lots of Organizing going on this week:

Manuals:

http://pinterest.com/pin/135600638752441668/

Outdoor Toys:

Embroidery Floss:

http://heatherjslife.blogspot.com/2011/08/organizing-embroidery-floss.html

Fabric:

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/organizing-fabric/

Laundry Baskets:

http://ana-white.com/2011/07/laundry-dresser

Baby Clothes:

http://www.typicalsuburbanfamily.com/2012/02/03/organize-baby-clothes/

Baked Fried Pickles:

Baked fried pickles. It was 2 eggs, Worcester sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning and pepper mixed together. Dill pickle chips are dipped in the mixture, covered in panko crumbs and broiled

Fried Rice: 

http://life-as-a-lofthouse.blogspot.com/2010/09/baked-sweet-and-sour-chicken-with-fried.html

Cauliflower Breadsticks:

http://mamagrubbsgrub.blogspot.com/2011/11/cauliflower-breadsticks.html?m=1

Hasselback Potatoes:

http://www.seasaltwithfood.com/2009/05/hasselback-potatoes.html?m=1

Raised Beds:

Homemade Salsa: 

http://www.myrecipes.com/m/recipe/spring-salsa-50400000112175/

Smoothies:

http://www.somethingswanky.com/0-points-delicious-summer-smoothie/

"Where Flowers Bloom, So Does Hope" LBJ

Some of the flowers have started to bloom!  We also have a few seeds sprouting from our pumpkin germination.

We couldn't find a spot that would work for the hammock, so we ended up going with a hammock stand.  Now Mike can put it in the shade when he wants to use it and I can slide it into the sun!

                                       

Going to Make This Garden Grow

A few updates from the last two weekends...

The shed has arrived!

Mike built a ramp for it.

We now have plants in the garden!

Lilies, Zinnias, Daisies, Petunias, Mountain Bluets & Pink Pincushion flowers.  We are also going to attempt to grow some pumpkins in the middle?!  We have seeds for carrots and corn, but we kind of ran out of space - so we may possibly grow them somewhere else.  

There are four solar lights - one on each corner.  I attempted a picture as they changed color at night, but it didn't come out so well.  I guess you'll just have to stop by to see for yourselves!

                                      

                                           

Inch by Inch, Row by Row

We have had some beautiful weather these last two weekends! Which means that the closets have been cleaned out, winter clothes & down comforter have been put away, patio furniture is out and we have started a few outdoor projects. The first was to level some ground space in the backyard for a new shed. Mike completed this on his own! Sometime this week he will fill it with crushed stone, just in time for the shed to arrive on Friday, which means there will be more room in the garage soon!

The second project we started this weekend was a garden. The former owners had one originally, but the grass had grown in unevenly, and there were weeds and rocks everywhere. We decided to dig an 8 by 10 space, we picked out as many of the rocks, weeds, and roots as we could. Then we made a trip to Lowe's and picked out some bricks for edging. Finally we were able to put the bricks in and get everything to look as straight and even as possible. Finally, we filled it all in with top soil. The next step will be to figure out what exactly we want to plant in our garden...

Sage enjoying some shade while we are working.

Finally, warm weather means nice long walks outside and enjoying the sunshine. Last time I decided to go in the woods with Sage. I recorded a little video of her running around freely. I think she had a lot of fun getting all muddy and I got a good workout. However, it was NOT fun picking off all of the ticks when we got home (I lost count - GROSS)! I think next time I'll just stick to walking around the neighborhood! Only 6 more weeks of school and then hopefully I'll have plenty more sunshine stories to share!

Notice those muddy little paws!!!