Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Summer Reflections

This summer was filled with many fun activities! Liam is at the age now where he loves to go out and explore the world. We took a few trips to the zoo, the park, community pool, play dates with friends and walks around the neighborhood in his stroller. He loves being outdoors! Toddlers are busy,...but so much fun! The highlight of my summer every year is our county fair! Being a 4-H advocate (I was in the program 12 years) I have spent every summer at the fair since I was a baby. Of course, this means I purchase a week long pass! Liam loved every minute of it! It has become a family tradition to meet up there. My Uncle Ron and my Aunt Laurie were out from Georgia, my brother Caleb and his soon to be wife Amanda came out from Kansas. Of course my grandma, my two sisters and my other brother Luke were there as well. I thought I would share some of my favorite moments at the Fair this year! Tomorrow I hope to share some of my sewing/photo entries in the hobby barn.















Liam awoke every morning asking to go and see the "animals!"

Of course the "moo cows" were his absolute favorite!


The horses have always been mine!








My grandma loved taking him by the hand to show him all the fun!








He loved the carousel so much!








Of course spending time with family is always the highlight! My sister "Auntie Hannah" spent loads of time loving on each one of the kids.







My mom "Na Na"and sister Roslyn with her two little girlies.







Sitting with Pa Pa watching the country music band play.











Discovering new things together!










Dancing in the sunshine!

















But most of all,...the best thing about this summer was all the memories we made!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Autumn Love

Today I am enjoying a cool day indoors with my mom and Liam. Can't believe I am wearing a sweater, when just last week I had my AC running. I am welcoming Autumn with open arms!
Some of my favorite things about Autumn,.......





Apple picking time!





Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks!





Getting out my Wellington boots!




Jeans and sweaters for me!




Sweaters for HIM as well! Mmmmm





The changing color of leaves





Picking out pumpkins at the pumpkin patch!





Decorating!!!



What is your favorite thing about Autumn?






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Monday, September 12, 2011

I am still here,....

Hello out there! Did you miss me? I am still alive and well over here. Been beyond busy this past month and unfortunatly, that has ment that my blogging suffered. I am hoping that this is the end of all the summer craziness and that once again I will be posting on a weekly basis. I have missed you all!

So excited to share some things I have been busy with this past month and some ideas I will be working on for the fall. Until then,.....here is Coldplay's new song they JUST released today! I have kept it on replay all afternoon. I am loving it!!! They will be releasing their new album on October 24. For those of you who know me and my little obsession with the band, you know that I am beyond excited. May the countdown begin,......


Friday, August 12, 2011

Forever

I wanted to share this beautiful video of my cousin Adam and his new wife Mikki. What a sweet little video to remember their Wedding day. (wish I had thought of that when I got married) It is still hard to believe that we are all old enough to be getting married and having kids, when it was just yesterday we were riding our bikes and playing in my grandparents back yard in PA. I am so happy for this lovely couple and I wish them many blessings on their life together!



Adam & Mikki from Joshua Olson on Vimeo.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

A Fun Snack

I don't know about you, but I love Muddy Buddies! As a kid it was a fun treat that I really only had when a friend had a Birthday party or a summer picnic. When I ran across a version with lemon, I just HAD to try it!





Here is what you need:

9 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 1/4 cups white vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar

1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chips, butter, lemon peel and juice uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; gently shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container

Link: Lemon Buddies

Trust me,..it's super easy to make, and it's really delish! It makes a lot more than I thought. I will be making this again sometime.