Discovery Fall Party Planning

Hi Mamas! This is where I'll post the sign-ups for the party. I'll update this post as emails come in. Thanks, Resa

Date for finalizing details is Tuesday, Nov. 17. Currently the quantities needed for items is at 16 (15 students + 1 sibling).

Party Helpers (please note if you'll have other siblings along to participate so we can plan the correct #'s for snacks etc.)
1. Resa Eastwood (+1 sibling)
2.
3.
4.

Healthy Snack-(napkin/lap worthy--like dried fruit/popcorn etc.)
1. Melissa Jones

Sweet Treat-(not messy & individual servings if possible)
1. Kristy Boblet

Drinks-(like juice boxes or Capri Suns etc.)
1. Robyn Brumble

Party Napkins
1. Kellie McQueen

Party Plates (small)
1. Sarah Eason

Fall themed Craft (Something SIMPLE so they can do it on their own in about 10 minutes. I will put the two mamas in touch to work out details and supplies etc.)
1.
2.

Games (I can come up w/a couple, but please sign up if you have some proven fun ones or want to help plan!)
1. Resa Eastwood
2.

Family Snaps

Eric posted a bunch of recent pictures from life over on facebook....CLICK HERE to view them (you don't have to be on fb to see).

And...that's a wrap!

Yes, this is it folks, my last wedding cake! I am officially retiring from the cake business (for now...). This huge monster was for a wedding this past weekend at a beautiful winery in Lee's Summit. Looked like the perfect place, perfect weather (it was outdoors), perfect dress...and, so, of course, the perfect cake to go with it all (smile).

What a FIND!

Okay, maybe I've just been slacking in the "new blogging technology" game...but I just discovered that there are places that will turn your blog into a book! I've been wanting to print out my blogs (esp. Silly Rabbits) since I don't ever get around to scrapbooking...thinking that really I HAVE scrapped, just on the puter.

After a quick google search, I've discovered there are some options (of course). Here are two sites offering what seems to be comparable deals:

The Cutest Blog on the Block - I actually stopped here first looking to change my background since, Suz, yours ALWAYS does look so "cute"! Their book option is powered by shared book...guessing that's another site.

Blurb - This site has you download free software for more customization of your finished product. Plus it's less expensive, at least in the bold print.

Ooooh! I'm really so excited...I think I might try the Blurb one, break it down by year or something and finally enjoy the melding of blogging & scrapbooking!

It's that time of year again!

Garage sale time!! Those of you who know me, know that bargain hunting at garage sales is near and dear to my heart. I go with a list of items I need (clothes for next seasons for the kids, home/household stuff etc.) and anymore, I actually stick pretty close to it. I've learned over the years that extra junk just is extra junk so the list thing helps immensely!

This week there were several neighborhood sales...sadly, I spent all my fundage before hitting them all, but I'm proud of myself for not driving straight to the ATM for more cash...hear "self-control, self-control, self-control", deep breath in!

My bestest find was a new-to-me dryer! Our current dryer is 25+ years old and though it works well for normal loads, cloth diapers take 3 cycles to dry...cha-ching goes the electric bill. $35 for the one I found yesterday...even is the same brand and probably close to the same year as our washer...bonus! I flipped those cool mini-van seats into the floor and they loaded it up. The gal who sold it to me just won a new front-loader set...I'm trying not to be jealous.

I also purchased summer clothes for myself, Elena and Kai. Winter coat and some shoes for Kai-boy and a book shelf for Zane's room. Some school supplies, a family night neat wooden game called Mancala, a brand new pink duffel bag for Elena's soccer gear,and a thermos for making an emergency bottle of formula on our summer road trips!

So, just thought I'd share my finds :) Now back to laundry, dishes & babies!

Cuteness.

Need I say more?

The Fog...

...is clearing. That is, the newborn-baby-in-the-house-fog. I can make it through a day w/o a nap and the dishes get done almost every day. I've started cooking meals and grocery shopping and even vacuumed the living room yesterday...which reminds me, I sadly need to cancel my Merry Maids bi-weekly floor cleaning. Anyhoo...here are some recent pictures of our family fun! Enjoy...Resa

Easter Sunday at Chuck & Cheri's. Isn't it funny how the family pictures never quite come out how you imagine? Gotta love it!

"Can I see Zane? Can I see Zane? Can I see Zane?" E & K repeat this over and over, many times a day. "He hasn't changed since the last time you saw him, dears!"

This is all of us at Elena's Birthday party!

Momma and Zane!

Yup, all of us again. This is a Sat. morning after soccer and b-ball games.