My Other Half

So I know I've been posting tons of pictures of what the boys and I have been doing, but I thought some of you might like to see what Tim has been up to.  I sent him a camera about a month ago, so here are some of the pics he's taken over there.  This makes me feel guilty for complaining about the heat..pregnant or not.

 I believe Tim said this is one of the little vehicles they ride around in.  On base of course.

 Slim is a nickname Tim picked up in his first unit.

 I don't know the proper name for this vehicle, but this is the "bigger truck" they drive around.  AKA The Crazy Chicken.

 Tim said he had a oil filter bust on him.  But he also said it's quite normal to get that dirty every day.

The boys and I love getting pics from him.  Hope you enjoy them too!

Canvas Makeover

For this coming year I've volunteered to help out with the crafts for our MOPS group. So part of that is getting to experiment. Test things out. Make things work the way they're supposed to. So this was an idea I saw on a few different blogs.  It's one of the many things that is on our list of things to try to make. I picked up this "lovely" piece of art at a friend's yard sale for $0.25.

Next, I sanded down some of the paint. Then I sifted through my stack of scrapbook paper and found two that somewhat worked. I used Modge Podge and glued them on. Since my paper didn't wrap all around the edges I decided to hot glue some ribbon on.  It's not my favorite piece, but it served it's purpose as far as experimenting. 

Next I went out and bought these two 12x12 canvas at HL, on sale.  While sifting thru all my scrapbook paper I came across these two other sheets that I decided would look marvelous in my bathroom!  I also used ribbon for the edges on them.  The 5/8" ribbon is the perfect size for the edge of these canvas'.  Anything bigger kind of hangs over.  You can always paint your edge or get enough paper to wrap around the edge as well.

Now just picture the color of my walls a rich teal blue color, and it would make these look even better!  I love how they turned out!  And I love the idea I saw on another blog that if I get tired of these, or decide to change my decor, I can just go buy two more pieces of paper and glue them on top and I'll have two all new pieces!

Happy 2!!!!

Colin turned 2 this past Tuesday!  This is my 10 PM the night before, so tired I could cry, why in the world didn't I just stick with cupcakes and white icing, super frilly, over-frosted, scary looking caterpillar, cake-decorating skills.  I should probably take a class for future birthdays.  Or just stick to buying a cake.


 We had started out that morning with some Cinnamon Toast Crunch.  Sometimes the boys will eat while I shower, or finish getting ready..as was such on Tuesday.  When I came out to check on them, Colin was having more fun putting his cereal in his tractor than eating it. 

It was a bit of a crazy morning, but we made it home in time to do a video chat with Tim on the internet for a mini-celebration.  This is right after he opened his first gift..a truck that Ryan bought for him (with his own money...so proud!).  He was so excited and was holding it out for Tim to see.

 Colin has been all about basketball lately.  Any ball really..but he makes note of any basketball hoops we may pass when driving.

The best part was when we told him to blow out the candle and instead he decided to touch it.  It was quite hilarious!  He was traumatized for about a minute, then I put him back down at the table with some cake and he was good to go.  Only wish I had gotten it on video.  This pic is right before he touched the flame.

 Later that night they both got a "special treat" and got to sit on Daddy's motorcycle.

Baby Bump #3

I'm telling you..while we were in Oklahoma we had a packed schedule.  A good friend of mine, Jess, agreed to do my materinty pics while we were there.  I was still a few weeks early as far as prime maternity pics go, but I'm glad we did it anyway.  I was also able to convince my sister-in-law, Liz, to tag along for the ride.  I'm not going to share all of them, but here are some of my favorites..in no particular order.  (Yes, this is a "few".  haha)  Thanks again Jess!  You're amazing!!!!

 

Celebrating with the Bybee's!!!

While in Oklahoma we were able to celebrate two special events with Tim's sister, Liz, and family. First, I was able to attend a baby shower for her in celebration of Bailee Jo coming soon. It's the first girl we have had down south in the "Baxter" bloodline so we are all quite excited!

Then, on Monday we were able to celebrate Jack's 1st Birthday!