What a cute baby!

We were looking through pictures this weekend searching for a baby picture of Drew for his 5th grade graduation later this month. I cannot believe this baby is going to be in the 6th grade come fall. And, he is so ready. Time sure does go by quickly.

An Email from JB

We had gone to Chicfila to get dinner before his guitar lesson and he emailed me this:

I love that kid.

A Valentine. Meow.

I loved this valentine's day card Drew got this year.

2012 - First day in the pool.

It may be warm outside but that water is chilly!

Our first iMovie

A Poem by JB

I don't know why he erased some of the lines but I loved this poem. 

I love his sense of humor. And, his poor spelling.

Playing on the iPad

This is what this photo says to me:

I'm sorry you have to work, Mom. Drew and I are goofing off at Dads. See you later, Sucker!

You Can See!

Dear sweet, sweet boy,

Why didn't you tell me you couldn't see?

You failed your eye exam at school so I took you to the optometrist today.

When you were reading the smallest line, my mouth fell open in dismay.

You read D A F V.

Really? That's the smallest you can read?

Why didn't you tell me you couldn't see?

You learned how to put in contacts today. You can see!

And you're doing very well with them. I'm very impressed.

And, proud of you.

But mostly, I'm just glad you can see!

Love,

Mom of the Year

PS I blame this on your Dad. His eye sight was the worst!

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Dear Santa (and Leigh Ann),

Dear Santa,

My sister asked me what I and the boys want for Christmas. Here are some ideas for me for you and for her.

I think if you click on the picture it will go to the shop.

Both prints are $19.00 at Etsy shop Handz/ Jan Skacelik

$120 at Etsy Shop Focuslineart (Click on the caption to go to his store.)

Derwent Watercolour Pencils at your local art store.

Studio chart Painting the Illusion of Glass Vessels from RobertBurridge.com or if you want to sign me up for the painting of the month club... it's only $75 a month. Or something like that. Or, have Bob paint me something. That would be awesome!

Any of the extra pieces of Fiestaware- vases, salt & pepper, sugar bowl, etc.
I have dinner ware in: red, orange, yellow, grass green, chocolate, navy blue

If you're feeling generous, an iPad! Yay! Or, maybe just an iTunes gift card. :)

If you're feeling REALLY generous, how about a vacation to Cap Maison Villa Resort in St. Lucia? Huh, huh? yeah?

Here are some other ideas:
Other Art supplies: Brushes, Watercolor paper (140lb, cold press), Paint brushes, Canvases.

I always love a new writing journal or sketchbook.

I need a small, tiny purse that just fits keys, cash, chapstick and a cell phone but I haven't been able to find one that I like.

I love pajama pants but I always talk myself of buying them when I'm shopping in Target.

Knee high boot socks. Any color.

I love kitchen towels and I need a new trivet. I'm tired of the fish one that I've been using the last 15 years or so.

I'm thinking about purchasing a dutch oven or a crock pot. Maybe I could use a cookbook to go along with it.

Candles. I love candles. Especially ones that smell like spas and resorts. Or pumpkin spice for the fall. Or sugar cookies. Or cupcakes.

And I'm serious about this one: You can draw or paint me a simple heart put it in a frame and I would treasure it forever. It doesn't have to be fancy! Don't tell me you can't draw a heart. Everyone can draw a heart.

I'm sure I could come up with a bunch of other things but this is a great start for you Santa.

I still have to ask the boys. The only thing they've been fixated on lately is an iPad or iPod touch. They can always use sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts, and other clothing items.

Stay tuned.