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Saturday, April 23, 2011

NASCAR+Lilia+Elayna=Exhausted

We got tickets to see a NASCAR race.  Asher and Mike got the V.I.P tickets (Thanks Momma).  They got the great seats and awesome food.  We were ready for the day.  Momma and I would take care of the girls.  We had ear plugs, hats, sun screen and the works for the girls.  No strollers allowed.  I was carrying Elayna in a carrier and my back pack.  Momma ended up holding Lilia.  We went to check out our seats before the race started and only one car was doing laps but it was loud enough that Lilia clung to Grandma for her life.  We did not sit in our seats.  We got our voucher lunches of hot dogs and drinks and we had a great time.  We did find the play area for the kids and Lilia loved it once she warmed up to the idea. It took 20 minutes but she finially jumped and did not want to leave.  When the race started we spent it out side the gates.  I got the stroller from the car.  It was very windy.  Time went by pretty quickly.  Asher and Mike had a great time.  They took pictures on the track and had all kinds of fun.
Here Grandma got Lilia to look and not be scared.


Elayna slept and was so good.  She did not mind being in the carrier and had a great time. She is such a good baby.

Lunch was very good.  Getting the food to the table was a little hard.  We were running out of hands.  We patiently waited our turn at the condiment table and then were ambushed by teenagers that squeezed in to get the condiments instead of waiting. I only had my hands available because Jennifer was holding Lilia, she would not let go.


Lilia has decided that jumping was fun.  She did not want to leave.

Throwing the basketball with Grandma's help.  Wish we had found the play area sooner.

Lilia hiding outside the gates.  The wind was blowing really hard.  All of our eyes were dry and tired.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Getting Stronger

Elayna is getting stronger! She likes to see what is going on in the kitchen. She can sit for a few minutes in her chair. Lil' entertains her and makes her smile and laugh. We got some stickers in a magazine and Lil' had a great time decorating Elayna. Elayna thought it was fun as well. We took them off after pictures.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Pink

Another picture with lots of pink!

Crafts and websites

Cute idea for doll house:
http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/dollhouse

Quiet Time Lunch Boxes:
http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/how-to-make-quiet-time-activity-bins
(I have lunch boxes!)

Car Magnet to occupy Lil':
http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/safetymagnet
(I have supplies to make and need one for Lil')

Puppet Theater made from pvc pipe:
http://www.she-wears-flowers.com/2011/03/ohthe-drama-around-here.html
(This is just what I want to make, but need my Dad's help)

Extra scenes for Theater:
http://www.she-wears-flowers.com/2011/04/change-of-scenery.html

{Felt}
Cake & Frosting: http://www.she-wears-flowers.com/2011/01/felt-cake-tutorial.html
Cake Decorations: http://www.she-wears-flowers.com/2011/01/felt-cake-decorations.html
Round Up of Felt Food: http://www.onecraftyplace.com/2009/02/27/felt-food-tutorial-round-up/

There is so much felt toy ideas. I have to decide what I want because I can not do it all.

Kids Crafts:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/9-kids-craft-websites-youve-got-to-know

Shirred Curtains:
http://imamomnotaprofessional.blogspot.com/2011/03/shirred-curtain.html

Dandelion Jelly: I think this sounds fun! Better collect them before Asher mows the yard! :)
http://www.jeanetics.net/2011/04/urban-foraging-spring-dandelion-greens.html


Easter Egg Garland:
http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2011/03/diy-paint-chip-easter-garland.html

Kefir Soda Pop: I have used the Kefir milk buds but not the water. Since milk is almost non-existant in our house I have read about water Kefir and thought we should try it.
http://www.cheeseslave.com/2009/06/05/how-to-make-homemade-soda-pop-with-kefir-grains/

Easter Bunny Bottles: I think I need to use this to brighten up Lil's Easter basket.
http://www.happyclippings.com/2011/04/diy-easter-bunny-bottle-2.html

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Fixin Daddy's Hair

Lil' loves to brush and comb daddy's hair. She also loves piggy back rides. She uses the top of his jeans to stand up. She holds on to his neck. She loves rides from daddy.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Un-clogging a Drain

DIY Life has a great post about un-clogging a drain. I think I am going to try the first recipe. My sink in the bathroom needs to be cleaned!

http://www.diylife.com/2011/04/12/unclog-a-drain/

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Mat Play Dough Fun

Lilia loves play dough and she has stayed on her mat. Yeah! She is getting tired and I am trying to keep her awake.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Heart Attack! :)

Lilia put sticker hearts all over Elayna! She loves her sister! Elayna did not mind. :)

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Lilia and her baby doll

We read a few books and then got ready for nap. Lilia said her baby(doll) needed a nap too. She got her all situated and then fell asleep. She is so amazing.

Visit to see the Easter Bunny

We had an awesome time seeing the Easter bunny at Daddy's work. Elayna did not mind seeing the bunny.  Lilia did not like him.  Would not get near him and hung on to Daddy's legs instead. Here are the pictures!