First Craft Project of the season

I always seem to do some sort of craft project during this time of year. Last year I made a wreath and decorated ornaments. This year - it was tree skirts! I put a small tree in each kids room, and I decided that they needed tree skirts. I looked in the stores but a)they didn't have any small ones that I could find and b)I didn't want something so fancy.
So, knowing that my grandma has made all of our tree skirts out of felt, I went on a mission to get felt and items to decorate the felt skirts with. I am pleased with the results. The skirts are not fancy, nor are they complicated, but I think they are perfect for my kiddos rooms!

I know the circles are not perfect, but I feel it adds to their charm!

He's 5!

I can't believe that 5 years ago today I gave birth to Joshua. I still remember how bruised his little face was from my rib cage! He's grown and changed so much over these years, but to me he's still my little bruised faced boy! He's funny, smart, charming, and polite. I see so much of his father in him, and yet he is his own person. I'm proud of the boy he is, and I can't wait to see the man he becomes.

I love you Joshua!

Josh's 5th Birthday Party

 
 
We celebrated Josh's birthday a few days early this year with a bunch of his buddies. This year, we held it at Recreation Unlimited, which is actually a showroom for Rainbow Playgrounds. They have about 15 playgrounds set up indoors that the kids can play on, plus trampolines, train tables, and cottages for the kids to play in. Needless to say, the kids had a blast. I am sure everyone will sleep well tonight. The most surprising thing for me was that Maddie was not afraid of the playgrounds! These were not small (one cost $25,000!), and she climbed right on up and would do the biggest slide down.
Josh had a ton of fun, loved all the cool gifts he got from his friends, and devoured the Whoopie Pies I made him. All in all, it was an excellent 5th birthday!