Looking for a space to rent temporarily...

Not me. Just some friends who are visiting. I guess they would rather not stay with us and our crazy 2 kids. And they would rather pay you (or your friend) to rent your place for a week-ish. April 22nd-26th to be exact. Maybe in Laie, hauula, kahuku,...surrounding areas.

Anyone planning to be away from their abode those days? Or maybe you know someone who wants to rent their space for a few days? 2 adults. Send me a message if you do. Thanks!

This little guy

Just melts my heart. He's always putting something around his neck. Funny little fella.

A little update on the day to day...

This boy....walks...and walks and walks.

It was pretty cute. A few weeks ago we had happy school at our house. He watched the kids running around in amazement. He tried his little darndest to be like them. He'd take 3 steps, fall, and get right back up again...all day long. Now, he's a champ!

The other day they were my little green good luck charms.

Eden drew an amazing replica of a balloon!

The other night this good lookin' couple went to a dance together. My baby-sitter dressed me. I have no sense of style really anymore. Well, I think I have a sense of style...but my closet doesn't. Luckily she was able to put a fun number together for me. I loved the sunglasses...very high school chic. ;-)

While I did my make-up...Eden worked on her own.

I went garage sale-ing for my birthday yesterday...I found some good finds. One of my favorites? this...a cheese slicer. I had one of these growing up. It was one of my favorite play-dough tools.
And today I may finally finally get my armoire!! I am sooo excited! (yes, it's sunday..but it's the only day that'll work for every party involved....plus the weather looks very very hopeful. And lately it has been much less than hopeful.

Just in case

Just incase, you love that laundry room just as much as I do, and you live in Hawaii... Here is an awesome hutch that would be perfect for $125.

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/fuo/1652236278.html

Solving decorating dilemas..fun DIY's

I found some fun ideas on BHG.com today. 9 ways to make-over a book case (or armoire or what have you.) Fun and cute ideas...at least I thought so! I posted a few of my faves...but you have to see the rest!
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/makeovers/furniture-makeovers/beautiful-bookcase-makeovers/?afterSlide=true&page=4

Entertainment center make-over...genious!!!

She's sometimes Sassy, Sometimes Sweet

I just wanted to post these quickly before I forget.

-VS-

Exhibit A
At this moment Eden is playing outside with her brother. And she saw a bird poop in our yard.



Eden: "Mom! Mom! The bird pooped"
Me: "Where?" (I wanted to make sure Tex wasn't going to try and eat it)
Eden pointing: "Over there! Bird! Don't POOP in my yard. Me and my doggy are going to walk over there!!! YUCK!!"




And the other night - Exhibit B
Jonathon had just gotten home from work. It had been one of "those" afternoons. I was ready to get out of the house.


I threw on my running attire and headed for the door. As I was walking out I said, "See ya soon family. When I return, I will be a new woman!"

To which Eden replied, "You are going to be a new woman? Who are you going to be?" Then with her voice getting shaky, "I don't want you to be a new woman. I want you to still be my mommy."

"Oh Eden sweety. I will always always be your mommy. I am just going to come back a happier mommy." She was still a little concerned, but let me go anyway.

This is the way we Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate!!

We had a great day celebrating Tex's birthday. I of course took a million photos. So, if you want to see 'em click the links. We decided to just spend the day as a family, enjoying each others company, and doing things that Tex would enjoy.

The morning
In the morning before we left, Tex enjoyed a ecard for breakfast, and Eden made herself a delicious sandwich! And what else would a 2 year old put on a sandwich besides: Peanut butter, frosting, and sprinkles? Mom made her add bananas. ;-)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=400526&id=677155160&l=c348d88e45

Our Faux family dog
It was fun having a "faux family dog" for a few hours at the humaine society. Jonathon had a great idea to take the kids down. Both kids LOVE animals. If we could have a dog at our place...We totally would have taken this one home. He was so sweet and the perfect mix of playful yet relaxed. And he was excelent with the kids especially patient with Tex's crazy way arms! ;-) I think I was his favorite. Whenever he needed a break, he ran over to sit on my lap. It was so cute. His name was Astro, but Eden called him "Osco". We deicded we really like that name, so we'll probably use it when we finally do get our family dog.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=400533&id=677155160&l=0841b6254b

Photo Shoot with Mamma
Also, while there, Eden went to the Kitty room to play with the kitties with her Dad. I took her into the cat room a few moments before, and sadly she was attacked by one of the cats. She got a pretty bad scratch on her leg. But, in true Eden fashion...she was back in that kitty room as soon as her band aid was on.
While they were in the kitty room, Tex and I enjoyed the outdoors and had a little birthday photo shoot!http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=400558&id=677155160&l=5eefac1f1d

Costco!
After, we headed out for lunch and a treat. And what better place to get delicious junk food...but Costco!!! When we arrived Tex was sleeping in the back, so we let him snooze a bit. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=400544&id=677155160&l=f3096d2f48

Cake at Chuck E Cheese
We decided to let the kids have a good time at Chuck E Cheese with the Birthday money from G-ma and G-pa. Before going there, we spent a good 2 hours driving around trying to find shoes that would fit Tex's chubby feet. So, we thought they deserved somewhere fun to get their wiggles out! Eden pretty much thinks that Chuck E is the Super Star of all super stars. Tex had a good time meeting him too. Eden also ran up to all the other singing characters to say hi, give them hugs and kisses. It was funny because she would walk to one after the other and say, "Hi! You don't talk too?" It was fun watching Tex eat his cake. He didn't dive into it like I thought he was going to. He approached it much more cautiously. I don't think he ever even touched it with his own hands. He just ate it out of mine...literally. It was pretty cute. Definitely was a good time!!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=400611&id=677155160&l=b7dc5c9b2f

And that was our day!! Check back later for our at home party that we held Sunday! ;-)