Sew Cute!

Wow I wish I could sew! One of a few crafts I wish I would make the time to learn and add to my list of things dabble in.
Thanks to the wonder of Facebook, I connected with an old childhood friend of mine. She also blogs, and features an ETSY store of the week. This week: ThomasPark. They are doing a giveaway. Check out her blog Stellbelle & Rubylou to get in on it! I sure got entered! I am IN LOVE with the Audrey Dress. Callie would go nuts for this Twirlly Dress! So many patterns to choose from. I'd never get her in a pair of pants again!

A Capital Idea!

So many adventures, so little time! This one needs to be posted now while it's still a hot topic. A picture of our current events, through the eyes of a 9 yr old!
We just happenend to be in the area, so I decided to take Trent to witness a part of history. We went to check out the action at The Capital. Can't go on Facebook with out seeing the comment wars. (PLEASE NO COMMENT WARS HERE! I am Switzerland!) I don't follow politics. I don't even watch the news or read the news paper, but this is an event everyone knows about. After driving for 20 minutes to find a parking spot which ended up being in somone's apartment complex spot, shhhhhh! (The conflict brought the rebel out of me!) Here's our little brush with the winds of change.

Once again, Trent comes though with the most perfect thing to say. "It's like a parade, but I don't know if they are going to throw candy or torches!" I can cofidently say, not once did I feel unsafe.

An Admiral-able Birthday

Happy Birthday Trent and Marshall. What a way to celebrate your special days, Skating at the Admiral's Game! Woo Hoo! I was even able to get Trent's name announced at the game and up on the marquee. I do have to say this year was pretty cool. (Click here to read about last year) Since I was the event coordinator, I made sure we really did it up! Trent had the opportunity to be announced in the line-up with the Admirals players at the beginning of the game. While they were waiting for that to happen, they also got to hang out with a couple of the Superbowl Champion - Green Bay Packers. Jordy Nelson, James Jones and Desmond Bishop. I had gone up to get into position for the line-up, so I missed that photo-op, but they got signed pictures from the players.
Once again. Thanks to the Milwaukee Admirals Organization for providing such an amazing opportunity for these boys!

Trent was also lucky enough to celebrate his birthday with a new bike!

And Dirt Cake by request.