Nothing much

I need to vent, so this may be a bit boring. No cute pictures or anything to contribute today.

I was just feeling a bit down, since I really wanted to keep up with this Blog, but life just seems to have other ideas. Between birthday parties, cleaning, redoing the kitchen, housework, work work, dogs, therapy, doctors, dentists, diapers...my life is full. That's a good thing, but sometimes it makes you weary. At least my Christmas Thank you cards are all out (only a month later LOL!).

I was pondering the stay at home thing with my friend Holly (who is a SAHM) and I guess the grass is always greener on the other side. I think everyone must feel this way sometimes. I'm so glad to have so many people who put up with my hecktic schedule and sporatic contact. I love you all!!!

Well, this weekend we are off on a Train Trip Adventure! Timing is awesome, as it it "T" week at Darren's preschool. We are taking the train through the snow dusted mountains , through Truckee and past Tahoe all the way to Reno. We did this last year with our friends Matt and Joanne, I think it's goign to become a fun tradition! Can I give a little Amtrak plug here? For a reasonable price, you can take the whole family, babies are free, and no one has to pay attention to the road or navigate. You can have a beer or a glass of wine, or even a nice meal. On the particular stretch we go on, there is a live person narrating with cool historical facts! Oh, and the icing is that my hubby booked me a massage at the hotel we are staying at...yay!!!

Halloween ideas

I'm pondering our halloween outfits. Since we'll be on a Carnival Cruise, I think there's bound to be contests and stuff so I want to do something fun and coordinated. I'm thinking if Eva was a little bee, then I could make John a quick beekeeper outfit. Easy! But what should I be? Maybe a flower or a garden or somthing? I do have a honey colored bridesmaid dress I've been saving for costume use. I wonder what I could do with that....

Anyway, very excited about the bee costume. I'm trying to make it of quality peices that we can continue to use separately. I.e. a cute yellow tutu or pettiskirt can be worn for years for dress up. I also may buy a deliciously soft yellow hoodie I've been eyeing. If I just tack on some wings and stripes it could be a great jacket for the cold season. Oh, and I've fallen off the Babylegs-Anonymous wagon again...they have bee stripe ones!

Oh, and of course, Darren will be Batman...again. LOL!

First Day as a soccer mom

What a crazy Monday! I went to work 7-11, then booked home to meet with Eva's infant educator. We had an exhuasting workout, then I sent both kids in for a nap (unsuccessfully I might add, no one fell asleep). Finished most of the laundry, then it was off to Darren's very first soccer practice.

We almost didn't have a team this year, due to lack of volunteer coaches. One mom did step up, but she has no idea what she's doing. It turned out Samantha Anderson's son is on our team, so it was nice to see an old CHS peep. Both of us stepped up to volunteer to assist with practices, I'm taking Mondays and she'll do Wednesdays. Oh, and Amy Belding was on the next team over...it's just a class reunion over here!

Still excited

Well, despite the fact that the results of my personal garments were dissapointing, I am still thrilled about the Tie Dye Party!!! It's funny, because I love all my friends, but I can tell which ones do not like to get their hands dirty. I still love you anyway, neat-and-clean-friends!

I want to keep going! I am totally considering tie dye sheets. I need to get some twin size anyway, fot the kids new beds....Hmmmmm.

Tie Dye Pictures

Finally, I get to see the results!

Tie Dye Party

Yay! What a great day! I hope everyone had a good time making a mess...I know I did :)
I'm waiting for my projects to dry so I can post pictures. In the meantime, here's the pictures people have sent so far:

Pink and Green

Okay, so I've been pondering how to decorate the kids room, now that they will both be in there. I want to make it compatable with the dark green walls (too lazy to paint over them). So I had this great epiphany while I was changing a diaper of all things :) Ha!

My friend Lisa got me this georgeous pink and green diaper bag, and it's just the scheme I want. Mostly dark and light green, with accents in pink and magenta. I love it!