The Cobia Family

No More Followers...

2012-01-29T05:00:00.002-05:00

Blogger is getting rid of Google Followers and is switching to Google Plus. If you would like to keep following my blog you will have to join the new Google Plus button at the bottom. Hope to see you there.

Courageous...

2012-01-28T05:00:00.002-05:00

We recently watched this movie...

It was amazing, inspiring, emotional, and uplifting! It's about a group of fathers that are challeneged to be the fathers God intended them to be.

In the movie they make a resolution. I absolutley loved this so I found it online...

{THE RESOLUTION}
I do solemnly resolve before God to take full responsibility for myself, my wife, and my children.

I WILL love them, protect them, serve them, and teach them the Word of God as the spiritual leader of my home.

I WILL be faithful to my wife, to love and honor her, and be willing to lay down my life for her as Jesus Christ did for me.

I WILL bless my children and teach them to love God with all of their hearts, all of their minds, and all of their strength.

I WILL train them to honor authority and live responsibly.

I WILL confront evil, pursue justice, and love mercy.

I WILL pray for others and treat them with kindness, respect, and compassion.

I WILL work diligently to provide for the needs of my family.

I WILL forgive those who have wronged me and reconcile with those I have wronged.

I WILL learn from my mistakes, repent of my sins, and walk with integrity as a man answerable to God.

I WILL seek to honor God, be faithful to His church, obey His Word, and do His will.

I WILL courageously work with the strength God provides to fulfill this resolution for the rest of my life and for His glory.

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. – Joshua 24:15

Snowflake Princess...

2012-01-27T05:00:00.002-05:00

Grayson you bring us so much joy!!

Finding God...

2012-01-26T05:00:00.002-05:00

Before Drake and I had Grayson, we didn't have a great relationship with God. I tried to but never really was committed. Once we had her, things changed. Drake and I both sat down and talked that we wanted our family (daughter) to grow up knowing God and trusting in him. We rejoined my church, went to weekly services and joined a Sunday school. We had Grayson baptized and met with the Reverend. We don't push our views on others and don't expect everyone to understand but in the past year our family has really rejoined God's family. I am so thankful to know that someone else is guiding me. I will never be by myself and I know that if God gives it to me, He will pull me through it. Our marriage is stronger and my heart is lighter. We have made great friends through church and have a stronger sense of who we are. I am greatful for this journey we are on and hope others can do the same.

Sorry to be so "deep" but I just felt the need to open up to what's really been on my mind lately.

Yum, Yum, Eat it Up!

2012-01-25T05:00:00.001-05:00

Yes, I am a clean freak but my baby likes to eat!

The First!

2012-01-24T05:00:00.003-05:00

Ths is the first outfit I ever bought fro Grayson. She was still in my belly but I knew I just had to have it! It's from Lolly Wolly Doodle and I just adore it! Isn't she just the MOST fabulous thing??

I might have told Drake I was so thankful for God for at least giving me one girl! I love dressing her up!

Look What Arrived...

2012-01-23T05:00:00.002-05:00

Our first tooth, I swear! It only took us 10 months! That's okay, because I heard the longer it takes to come in, the healthier they are. I am just going to believe that!

Do you see it??

Here's another shot...

Our First Zoo Trip!

2012-01-22T05:00:00.002-05:00

Grayson had so much fun on her first zoo trip. As you can see, she HAD to bring her block! I can't wait until she can do more there!

What the heck is that?

Smocked On A Budget!

2012-01-21T05:00:00.002-05:00

Yes, the hubs and I are on a budget! But how does my child always look fabulous? Well here is how...

You HAVE to shop ahead of time. Grayson is stocked for 12-18 months so now I am working on 24 month and 2T. I only buy something if it's at a great deal. And I mean $23 and below. So where do I shop...

*Children's Consignment Store

*Friends

MY FAVORITE: Facebook

Here are my favorite fb sites:

Lolly Wolly Doodle

Smartie Pants Kids

The Pink Trunk Boutique

Smockaroos

Sweet Baby Tutu

Smockadot Kids

Sweet Teas Children's Boutique

The Lavendar Lily

Hope this helps! Happy Smocking!

One Sick Baby...

2012-01-20T05:00:00.002-05:00

Bless her heart, Grayson can not catch a break! Neither can this Momma!

At the beginning of the week she got pink eye in her left eye and then it spread to her right.

Saturday she woke with a fever. After meds and snuggling all day and through the night, just thinking it was teeth related, she woke up the next morning with a temperatire of 104.5 (rectaly of course). So to the doc we went.

What do you know, an ear infection. Boo! So when we got home, she took a bath, ate, got her medicine and then projectile vomited, I mean, 'Exorcist-like" throw-up. Whew... so we get cleaned up and take a nap. What do you know appears when she gets up, pink eye again. Are you kiddding me?

So my weekend (of course while Drake is at work) is snuggling Grayson which I don't mind unless I need to go to the bathroom and she refuses to be put down, cleaning her eye, putting drops in her eyes, cleaning our hands, giving Tylenol, and Amoxicilan.

Look at this sweet baby laying on her Momm's lap...

(Sorry for the bad quality, took it on my phone)

Chicken Roll Ups

2012-01-19T05:00:00.001-05:00

I tried a new recipe off Pinterest and it was very good.

1 pkg cream cheese (8oz)

1 pkg crescent rolls (6 ct)

2 shredded cooked chicken breasts

1.5 C grated chedder cheese

1 C grated Monterey Jack

1/4 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1/4 stick melted butter

Combine chicken, cheeses, salt and pepper. Spoon onto crescents. Roll them up making sure they are sealed around the chicken mixture. Brush tops with butter. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

What I Can't Live Without...

2012-01-18T05:00:00.000-05:00

Soft Scrub: It's so good for getting stains out of the counter top!

Lysol Wipes: I clean everything in our house with this.

The Electrolux: This vaccuum is so light, cordless, and easy to use!

The Swiffer: Perfect for cleaning up spilt apple juice.

Rock Around the Clock!

2012-01-17T05:00:00.001-05:00

And I am done...

Putting Her to Work...

2012-01-16T05:00:00.002-05:00

We finally put Grayson to work. She definitely does not pull her weight around here!

Matching socks are her favorite...

She even cleans our floors!

Bowl Time Baby!

2012-01-15T05:00:00.001-05:00

We went to some friend's house to watch Carolina play in the bowl game. It was a great game with a great win!

Our new friend Ellery...

Go Cocks!

12 Random Things for 2012...

2012-01-14T05:00:00.013-05:00

-12-

Random stuff

I love to organize.

I want a better relationship with God.

All the pictures in my house are black and white.

I vaccum the floors at least once a day.

I love teaching Kindergarten.

My dog, Coy is not fond of Grayson.

I love checking the mail.

I am addicted to buying clothes off Facebook.

I would love to get my Ph. D.

I am working on my Masters +30.

I will not clean the microwave.

Bud Light Lime is my favorite beer.

-11-
Things I do every. single. day.
Love on Grayson

Clean the floors

Bite my nails

Make bottles

Clean up behind Grayson

Give Grayson a bath

Clean my face with rubbing alcohol

Thank God for my family

Wish we could move

Check facebook

Call Drake

-10-
Most recent purchases I've made
Grayson's birthday invitations

Decorations for Grayson's birthday

Medicine for Coy

Groceries

Formula

Diapers

A bubble for Grayson

Make-Up

Fabric

Ribbon

-9-
Future vacation destinations
Fiji

Hawaii

Australia

Switzerland

Belize

Brazil

Las Vegas

England
Cabo

-8-
Currently in my living room
Coy

Coy's Toys

2 Toy baskets for Grayson

A push toy

A lamp

Pictures

Glue gun

-7-
If you came to my house the TV would most likely be on
Real Housewives of BH

Teen Mom

The Bachelor

The News

Toddlers and Tiaras

Extreme Couponing

Law and Order SVU

-6-
Some of my favorite foods
Chocolate

S &V Chips

Pasta Salad

Steak

Baked Potato Soup

Pizza

-5-

Things I accomplished over Christmas break

Putting away the Christmas decorations

Organizing our menus and grocery list

Taking clothes to Goodwill

Paint and Sanding some frames

Creating Grayson's birthday invitations
-4-

Music I CANNOT stop listening to
Mercy Me

Steven Curtis Chapman
Matthew West

Kenny G (in school)

-3-

People who blog that I would want to be friends with in real life

Jessica from Love From Texas

Kelly from Kelly's Korner

From Mrs. To Momma

-2-
Things I can reach from where I am sitting
My wine glass

The baby monitor

-1-
A picture that I love

{Grayson's baptism}

Bent-Head Baby Syndrome...

2012-01-13T05:00:00.000-05:00

{Can you tell my Dad and his friends have too much time on their hands?}

Wagon Fun...

2012-01-12T05:00:00.003-05:00

Even though it doesn't look like it, Grayson loves her new wagon!

And She's Out...

2012-01-11T05:00:00.001-05:00

The Bigger the Mess, the Better the Baby...

2012-01-10T05:00:00.001-05:00

Before having a child, I never thought twice about what type of gift I gave a child, whether it be messy or loud. Oh, but now I do! Especially after Grayson's Aunt Natalie gave us 100 blocks. (Just kidding) Of course Grayson takes every single one out! Grayson loves these blocks so I {guess} I love them too! Ha!

{Excuse the goldfish residue on our shirt!}

So true...

2012-01-09T05:00:00.002-05:00

Best Buds!

2012-01-08T05:00:00.007-05:00

Weston and Grayson decided they wanted to go walk our lake's dam recently, so we wrapped them up and went...

Sweet boy...

She's all cozy...

For Sale...

2012-01-07T16:45:00.004-05:00

All shipping is free. If you see anything you would like to purchase email me at gmcobia@yahoo.com

All 3, (2 burp cloths, 1 bib) Used, great condition $12

Kid Crew Bubble Size 3/6 month $10

Ralph Lauren Bubble 6 month (Runs Small) $10

Gymboree Bathing Suit Size 3/6 month $8

Gymboree Bathing Suit Cover Up Size 3/6 month $8

Ralph Lauren Romper Size 9 month (Runs Small) $10

Petit Ami Long Sleeve Princess Dress with Bloomers Size 9 month $13

Gymboree 0-3 month Sweater $8

Ralph Lauren Bubble Size 3 month (Runs small) $10

Carter's 6 month Pant and Vest Set $10

Bonnie Baby Corduroy Christmas Jumper Size 12 month $10

Rare Editions Butterfly Smocked Dress Size 3-6 months $13

Little Diamonds Blue Smocked Dress Size 6 months $13

Gymboree 2 Piece Bikini Size 3-6 month $8

2 Piece Carter's NB Set $10

Carter's 6 month Polka Dot Bubble $8

Carter's 3 month Hot Pink Bubble Size 3 month $8

Push-Walking...

2012-01-07T05:00:00.001-05:00

10 Months Old...

2012-01-06T05:00:00.002-05:00

Oh sweet girl... you are 10 months old already! You are so much fun, so talkative, entertaining, loving, and sweet. You mean so much to Momma and Dada!

*You weigh 21 pounds

*Say Momma and Dada

*Walk with push toys and furniture

*Eat no baby food. You eat whatever Momma and Dada eat

*You drink 5 bottles a day

*You love to follow Momma around the house

*You give kisses

I am so blessed that you are ours!!

Toys, Toys, and More Toys...

2012-01-05T05:00:00.001-05:00

Grayson got so many toys for Christmas, but all she wanted to play with were the remote controls. She finally had a breakthrough and realized she has some really cool toys!

So Silly!

2012-01-04T05:00:00.001-05:00

A Made-Up Recipe...

2012-01-03T05:00:00.001-05:00

While trying to figure out what to make for supper, some things popped into my head...

*feta cheese

*pasta

*chicken

*lemon

*greek dressing

So I threw itg all together and it was FABULOUS!

Squeaky Shoes...

2012-01-02T05:00:00.001-05:00

Grayson is in LOVE with her squeaky shoes. We have 4 pair and she is obsessed.

{The cutest hiney ever!}

2012!!

2012-01-01T05:00:00.002-05:00

I can't believe 2012 is here! 2011 went fast and had big changes. Boy, how we have changed...

I can't wait to see what this year has in store for us!

Pinterest Wreath...

2011-12-31T05:00:00.002-05:00

I got the idea for this from Pinterest...

So, I did my own...

Wild Child...

2011-12-30T05:00:00.001-05:00

{ She's waving to you...}

{What? My shoes squeak?}

Do You Freckle Box?

2011-12-29T05:00:00.001-05:00

I had never heard of Freckle Box until my sister gave Grayson a personalized puzzle and book.

Look at all the possibilities...

{Personalized Books}

{Placemats}

{Wall Art}

{Coloring Books}

Prayers Needed...

2011-12-28T05:00:00.001-05:00

Please pray for our friends who recently welcomed twin girls, 9 weeks early. The twins are still in the NICU but doing well. I can only imagine what the parents are going through.

{Emma}

{Kaitlyn}

Late 9 Month Pics...

2011-12-27T05:00:00.001-05:00

Grayson's new face...

Christmas Fun!

2011-12-26T10:40:00.000-05:00

I hope you all had an AMAZING Christmas. We had a great time! Oh how different this Christmas was with Grayson. I loved every minute of it!

I hate that we did not get a family photo! Boo...

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T05:00:00.001-05:00

{Hope yours is better than this!}
They are both terrified!

Where is her mother?

Really? Anyone?

Lady in Red...

2011-12-24T05:00:00.001-05:00

Mountain Getaway...

2011-12-23T05:00:00.000-05:00

We recently went to our families' mountain house to get away. It;s so nice to have NOTHING to do. I loved that it was already decorated when we got there...

We love Dad's new floors...

We went and visited family...

Walked around...

We ate...

And did nothing!

What I'm Loving...

2011-12-22T05:00:00.000-05:00

plus

A Little Retouching...

2011-12-21T05:00:00.002-05:00

I love that my sister did a little retouching of our Christmas card...

{Before}

{After}

Love it. Check out her site here.

Congrats...

2011-12-20T05:00:00.001-05:00

I am so proud of thehusband, who made Deputy of the Quarter for his Region!Yay! He is such a hard worker and totally deserves it!

Catch Me If You Can...

2011-12-19T05:00:00.001-05:00

Rub-a-dub-dub!

2011-12-18T05:00:00.001-05:00

2011 SF Christmas Party...

2011-12-17T11:54:00.001-05:00

My school had their end of the year faculty party! I just have to stay it's so nice to work with such great people. Everyone is so much fun! Can not believe Christmas break is here!

2011 Christmas Card

2011-12-14T05:00:00.000-05:00

The Making of "Christmas Card 2011"

2011-12-13T05:00:00.000-05:00

Thanks to my sister Lauren for taking our photos this year! We had so much fun.

So whick did we chose? Come back tomorrow and see!!

Sleeping Beauty...

2011-12-11T05:00:00.003-05:00

Look how this sweet baby sleeps...

Christmas Tree Fun!

2011-12-10T18:38:00.000-05:00

Advent Conspiracy...

2011-12-08T05:00:00.000-05:00

...is the new book we are reading in Sunday School. It rings so true. This book is written by three pastors who believe that society has lost the true meaning of Christmas. We all get wrapped up in buying presents but we forget whose birthday we are celebrating! I really recommend this book to remember what the holidays are really for.

What I'm Loving...

2011-12-07T05:00:00.000-05:00

{CK Bradley}

{Ellen & Ollie}

{Judith March}

9 Months Old!

2011-12-06T05:00:00.002-05:00

Really, 9 months old already? It has just dawned on me that my baby is no longer a baby. She is become independent, funny, outgoing, social, kind, and a sweet little girl. I am so proud to be her Momma.

*You weigh about 20 pounds

*Size 3-4 diapers

*Size 9-12 month clohting

*Size 2 shoe

*You eat all people food

*You weaned yourslef off of formula. You are now drinking Silk.

*You take 6 ounce bottles, 5 times a day

*You like to stand everywhere. You do not crawl, only army crawl

*You have no teeth yet

*You love to walk down the sides of the couches

*You like to stand in your crib so it is now lowered

Goodbye Formula...

2011-12-05T05:00:00.000-05:00

Grayson used to be on this...

The doc told us she would wean herself off of formula and sure enough. A few weeks ago she was not liking her bottle. We had to force her to finish it so we decided to try some of this in her bottle...

Well, she loved it. She is now soley on Silk. I do not miss buying formula!

It's Back...

2011-12-04T05:00:00.001-05:00

I went yesterday with Grayson, Dad, and Barb. I could spend hours upon hours looking at all the fabulous items for sale. So, what did ~~I get~~ or should I say, my dad get?

One of these precious Tracy Negoshian Dresses...

I am loving the prints...

Grayson got these cute Mud Pie outfits...

I had and still have my eye on one of these...

{mesh ribbon wreaths}

Do y'all have a Holiday Market or anything like it?

Just Because...

2011-12-03T05:00:00.000-05:00

Can you tell we have pulled out the Christmas clothes?

She's Growing Up Too Fast!

2011-12-02T05:00:00.000-05:00

I Spray Painted the Fridge!?

2011-12-01T05:00:00.002-05:00

All of the appliances in our house are black...except for this...

So I taped off the black handles, bought some Krylon appliance paint, and sprayed away!

It turned out fabulously!!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

2011-11-30T05:00:00.001-05:00

The Holiday Season is Here...

2011-11-29T05:00:00.001-05:00

{How do I know?}

Because these are in stores...

Inexpensive Canvas...

2011-11-28T05:00:00.003-05:00

I saw this idea on Pinterest and had to do it. I love the look of large canvas photos but hate the price. So I made my own. Online at Sam's I uploaded a photo to be enlarged. I had it made to be a 20 x 30. I picked it up and it only cost me $7! I had an old canvas that I layed on the top of the picture for size.

I cut the picture to the size of the canvas, even a little smaller than the canvas.

Then I got me some of this...

I sprayed the canvas with the glue and layed the picture on it, getting it straight.

Then hung it! I think it look sperfect!!

Happy Birthday Lauren...

2011-11-27T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy birthday to a wonderful sister...

You Know You are a Teacher When...

2011-11-26T05:00:00.001-05:00

You get a secret thrill out of laminating things.
You can hear 25 voices behind you and know exactly which one belongs to the child out of line.
You walk into a store and hear the words, “It’s Ms./Mr. ____________ and know you have been spotted.
You have 25 people who accidentally call you Mom/Dad at one time or another.
You can eat a multi-course meal in under 25 minutes.
You’ve trained yourself to go to the bathroom at two distinct times of the day, lunch and planning period.
You start saving other people’s trash, because most likely, you can use that toilet paper tube or plastic butter tub for something in the classroom.
You believe the Teacher’s Lounge should be equipped with a margarita machine.
You want to slap the next person who says, “Must be nice to work 7 to 3 and have summers off”.
You believe chocolate is a food group.
You can tell if it’s a full moon without ever looking outside.
You believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says, “Boy, the kids are sure mellow today.”
You feel the urge to talk to strange children and correct their behavior when you are out in public.
You believe in aerial spraying of Ritalin.
You think caffeine should be available in intravenous form.
You spend more money on school stuff than you do on your own children.
You can’t pass the school supply aisle without getting at least 5 items!
You ask your friends to use their words and explain if the left hand turn he made was a “good choice” or “bad choice.”
You find true beauty in a can full of perfectly sharpened pencils.
You are secretly addicted to hand sanitizer.
You understand, instantaneously, why a child behaves in a certain way after meeting his/her parents.

I Hope Santa Orders These...

2011-11-25T05:00:00.001-05:00

I think he MIGHT have already ordered this...

and hope he sees these...

Happy Thanksgiving...

2011-11-24T05:00:00.001-05:00

from our family to yours...

Happy 30th Drake!

2011-11-23T05:00:00.002-05:00

You are the BEST husband and father I have ever met (well, close runner up to my Dad). I am so proud of how far we have come. We have a wonderful family, a relationship with God, great friends, and a great relationship. I hope that the next 30 is wonderful!

Love, McKeever and Grayson

Hiney Platter...

2011-11-22T05:00:00.000-05:00

Grayson's turkey platter is ready...

How cute is that hiney...ooh I could just eat it up!

Best Daddy and Husband Ever...

2011-11-21T05:00:00.002-05:00

Sick Baby...

2011-11-20T05:00:00.002-05:00

Nowadays... I can just look at her and tell she doesn't feel well. Off to the doctor we go...

So Pinteresting...

2011-11-19T05:00:00.000-05:00

Here's what I am loving on Pinterest...

Tory Burch is Calling My Name...

2011-11-18T05:00:00.000-05:00

She is wanting me to buy her shoes...so, it is on my Christmas list...now to the color...

{Do you own any? What color?}

Rooster Love...

2011-11-16T13:52:00.003-05:00

Grayson's Baptism...

2011-11-14T05:00:00.002-05:00

Yesterday Grayson was baptized. It was a wonderful day. We are truly blesses with such great friends and family.

I made this cross out of coffee filters and love how it turned out.

These cookies were made by Pink Magnolia. They were so good.

Marie made these and they were perfect!! Thanks, Marie!

4 Generations: Grandmother, Mom, Sister, Grayson, and I...

Rev. Lynn Granshire did such a wonderful job...

Love it! Our perfect family...

Drake's side of the family...

My side of the family...

Our close friends...

Drake and I are so blessed. The day couldn't have gone any better!! Thanks to everyone.

Dabney Lee...

2011-11-13T05:00:00.000-05:00

I found this fabulous websire where I just drool...

{Dabney Lee}

WARNING!

2011-11-12T05:00:00.000-05:00

Keep Grayson's diaper on her while I getting the bath ready!

How could you get mad at this...?

Happy Veterans' Day...

2011-11-11T05:00:00.002-05:00

from my students to you...

A Good Laugh...

2011-11-10T05:00:00.003-05:00

I was recently at Kohl's returning some jeans I had bought for Grayson after discovering we already had three pair, I forgot we had bought. Any who, there was a lady in front of me buying a USC jersey (on sale) for her 5 year old son. The child was so excited and the mom said, "I can't believe how lucky we are to find this on sale. Maybe we should find out who #5. She asked the clerk and she said, "Steven Garcia"!

{If you don't know, Garcia was our QB who was iffy on his performance. He stayed in trouble and was eventually let go}
Back to my story... so, the woman found out who the jersey was for and raised cain. She demanded her money back and had the son take off the jersey! I was dying laughing!

{You might only enjoy this story if you are a Gamecock fan!}

Toms Ballet Flats 2012

2011-11-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

Since I can't decide on whether or not to buy Toms, I think I am going to wait for these to come out... (more my style).

Standing Tall...

2011-11-08T05:00:00.002-05:00

Thanksgiving Platter...

2011-11-07T05:00:00.001-05:00

My school got together at The Mad Platter to paint. It was a great opportunity for me to get Grayson's Thanksgiving platter done. We decided to do a platter with a turkey...so, what better way to make a turkey then to use her hiney! Yes, her hiney...

Can't wait to show you the finished project!

8 Months Old...

2011-11-06T05:00:00.004-05:00

I can not believe you are 8 months old, Grayson! Time has flown by! Here's what you are doing...

*You are not interestsed in staying still (obviously)
*You are the best thing that has happened to us

*You are in between a 2 and 3 size shoe

*You wear 9-12 month clothing

*You have been saying "Dada"

*You are army crawling and can get on all fours but not sure what to do after that

*You love eating what we are eating

What's On Your List?

2011-11-05T05:00:00.001-04:00

Have you thought about Christmas yet? Here's what I think I am DREAMING about...

But here is what I am going to ask for...

Pops' and Bebe's...

2011-11-04T05:00:00.002-04:00

Grayson stayed at her grandparent's house this weekend. Here's a little of what she did...

Mama needs to get them some bath toys...

To Toms or Not to Toms...

2011-11-03T05:00:00.000-04:00

I am so up and down about getting a pair of Toms. Do you own a pair? Which color? What do you wear them with? I see people who look so cute in them but don't know what I would wear them with. If I were to get a pair, I am liking these...

What are your thoughts about them?

Army Crawling...

2011-11-02T05:00:00.002-04:00

We can army crawl and are so close to REALLY crawling!!

Halloween Fun...

2011-11-01T05:00:00.003-04:00

Did you have a great Halloween? We did. I tried to take some pictures of Grayson in her Halloween outfit today but it gets harder and harder daily!

Happy Halloween...

2011-10-31T05:00:00.000-04:00

from the MOST precious cupcake ever!

Welcome Home Baby Weston...

2011-10-30T14:32:00.001-04:00

Our good friends, Ashley and Matt welcomed this sweet boy home...

Sunday School Read...

2011-10-27T19:45:00.000-04:00

I recently ordered this book to read for our Sunday School class. I am so excited to read it. I will let you know if it's good or not. Fingers crossed since it's on the way to my mail box!

Human Planet...

2011-10-26T05:00:00.000-04:00

Have you seen this show?

"Human Planet is a majestic portrait of people's incredible ability to survive and thrive in our planet's most extreme environments."

The hubs found this show on the Discovery Channel. I couldn't stop watching it. It is amazing to see how people live in such remote places.

I loved how they worked so hard and came together for the good of the community.

Mobile Phone Dump...

2011-10-25T05:00:00.001-04:00

Here are some pictures from my phone I thought I might share...

Meet Mrs. Scarecrow...

2011-10-24T18:45:00.000-04:00

She is the newest member of our classroom!

Happy Birthday Othermama!

2011-10-23T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday to the BEST grandmother EVER!

I love you SO much!!

Romper Redo...

2011-10-22T05:00:00.002-04:00

Grayson had a super cute romper but it needed a little something. I added the monogram circle awhile back. When I put it on her it was way too short. So, what else can you do...but add a FABULOUS RUFFLE!! Can't wait to put her in it.

Big Girl Bath Time...

2011-10-21T05:00:00.001-04:00

After spaghetti, we definitely needed a bath!

Messy, Messy...

2011-10-20T05:00:00.001-04:00

Grayson tried spaghetti (no sauce) and made a huge mess of course!! Even messy she still looked precious!

Baked Potato Soup

2011-10-19T18:00:00.000-04:00

I ccoked a baked potato soup last night and it was wondeful. I got this recipe from here.

4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
6 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
12 slices bacon, crisp-fried and crumbled
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

Bake potatoes until tender; cool. Scoop out pulp into a small bowl and break up into pea-sized pieces.

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the milk gradually. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring regularly. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the potato pulp, 1/2 cup of the bacon, and 1 cup of the cheese. Cook till heated through.

Stir in sour cream (do not boil after this point). Sprinkle each serving with bacon, and cheese.

Silhouette Time...

2011-10-18T05:00:00.004-04:00

My mom took Grayson to get her Silhouette done by Clay Rice. My brother and I had ours done by his father when we were younger. I love that Grayson now has her own. I put a bow on her when she went but told my mom she could take it off. Clay Rice told my mom to leave it on because it looked cute. I am SO glad he had us leave it on because it is SO Grayson! If you know Grayson, she always has her bow on... makes sense. This picture is precious! I ABSOLUTELY love it!!

For those who don't know, Clay Rice cuts these pictures by hand as he watches Grayson. My mom said it took about 10 minutes and we got 3 copies! Here is his website.

Jimpkin, Jumpkin, We All Love Pumpkins...

2011-10-17T05:00:00.002-04:00

Lovely...

2011-10-16T05:00:00.000-04:00

Where'd You Get That Bow??

2011-10-15T05:00:00.000-04:00

I get asked where I get a lot of Grayson's bows... Well, my favorite place is...

Yes, Hamrick's of all places. There JUMBO bows are $4.99 and fabulous!

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