Saturday's scribbles

Some favorites products of 2011

 So I thought I would do a little list of some of my favorites that I received or purchased this past year. There is much more than this but these are some of the things I use regularly that I love. 

1. Black and Decker dustbuster. I received this for Christmas. I have only had it a little over a week and LOVE it. It has been used everyday. Perfect for picking up crumbs off the floor, in the high chair, and great for vacuuming out the carseats. I'll let you know how it holds up. 

2. Shark pocket steam mop. I have had this for a little over a year. I use these weekly and love it. I love that the pads are washable, no chemicals and I love the way it smells when I am using it. Weird I know. I love that my floors feel so clean after I use it.

 3. Safety 1st child locks. These are by far my favorite. Easy to get in and out of cupboard. Don't know where I would be with out these. #2 is into everything.

 4. My Bernina sewing machine. I received this from my grandmother when she passed away. It staying in my closet for years until I finally drug it out last year and decided to teach myself to sew. This machine has been great. I still hope to learn how to use all it's functions someday, but for now it has been perfect for what I am doing. Without this my little business would be non-existant

 5. Fiskars scissors. I purchased this last year just to use for my crafting and sewing. It's amazing what a good pair of scissors can do.

 6. Hot glue gun. This I use on a regular basis to put together my flowers and do other craft projects. I love it. Who knew you could use a hot glue gun for so many things.

7. Black and Decker iron. We received this as a wedding present 6 years ago. In the last year this has aided me in making applique for shirts and other various projects. I use it regularly and have never had a problem with it. Hoping it last for many more years.

These are just a few of some household items I use regularly that I love. There are many more I am sure, but this is what I could think of for now. It is so fun to find products you love.

Christmas 2011

 We had a wonderful and blessed Christmas

 Tom has been building a mantel for me. It's not quite done but he had the base/securing part up so we could hand stockings. WE read the Christmas story first

 Then is was time to open the stockings

 Madison opening her gift

 Autumn got a new Cinderella dress from her Grammy. She was so excited!

 We got Autumn a bike this year. She likes it a lot. She is not super confident on it yet, but I'm sure in no time she will be

We had a busy day. We headed to Bekah's house to hang out and give gifts and then later that day we went to Tom's grandparents. I am super lame and didn't take pics of the rest of the day. We had a blast. We hope you were all blessed too.

snowman craft

This is a super easy craft. all you need is cotton balls, construction paper, sticks and glue. All I did was cut out 3 circles for the body, small black circles for the eyes, mouth, and buttons, Orange triangle for nose. WE went outside and found 2 small sticks for the arms. I let Autumn put it together and then glue on the cotton balls. 

Christmas Eve

 Christmas eve day Tom's dad came over to hang out and give gifts to the girls.

 Madison giving a thank you hug

 Having fun with the paper

 later that evening we got dressed up to go to my grandma's

 Madison looking oh so cute

 My precious girls

 We had a little In&Out on our way

 Ryan and Autumn playing in the back room at Grandma's

 Madison getting read to by her 3rd cousin

 My aunt made this beautiful blanket for Madison

 Autumn opening her gift

 Grandma and Madi

We had a fun night.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Madison-fractured wrist

 Madison fractured her wrist over the weekend. She fell off a little chair onto the tile, and of coarse she fell just right on her wrist. We waited to take her to the dr. hoping she just sprained it but come Tuesday she was still not wanting to put her weight on it. The dr. said it was a small fracture and should heal up no problem. Here are Tom and Madi waiting for the nurse to take us to the cast room.

 She did pretty good getting the cast on. About half way thru she started to cry. Here she is after getting her cast

 Madison enjoying her sucker

 Tom ended up staying home today so he could go with us to the doctor. After we picked up lunch and went to the park. Tom's hours have been crazy at work which pretty much leaves him only seeing the girls for about 30 min. total a day. It was so nice to spend time as a family.

Madison will have a cast for about 3 weeks. so far she is adjusting to having it on. Praying for a quick recovery