Throw-back Thursday

I'm linking up with my sister's blog for her Throw-back Thursday Link-Up

I thought I'd post a few pictures of me when I was little. ☺

Wasn't I a cutie!

Garden fun!

Last Friday my mom, sister, nephew and me and my boys went on a picnic and to Missouri Botanical Garden. We had such a great time. The weather was perfect and the kids had a good time too!

Weekend fun!

Over the weekend we had lots of fun. First, I have off on Fridays and Mondays, so we have extra long weekends. Friday the ice creme man came!




Then Saturday we watched my nephew Sam who is 7 months old.



Then Sunday we went to my parents house and the kids swam and played in their new water table my mom and dad got them.

Then Monday was Landon's last day of school and was only two hours, so we picked him up and went to lunch and Monkey Joe's to do some bouncing!  Pretty fun weekend I think!

Kindergartens Over

This past Wednesday Landon graduated kindergarten.  They sang and played a slide show that made Jason and I cry. We just can't believe how fast he's growing up. We are so proud of him!

Personalized Mason Jars

These adorable mason jars make great gifts. Here are the steps to make them.
Supplies Needed:
1. 100 grit sand paper
2. Grey primer spray paint
3. Indoor/Outdoor spray paint of your choice in gloss finish.
4. White acrylic paint
5. White paint pen
6. Potting soil
7. Flower (we used Impatiens)

Step 1: Rough up the mason jar with sand paper then rinse and dry thoroughly
Step 2: Prime your jar and let dry for an hour


Step 3: Spray paint your color using light coats and always keep your hand moving in order to prevent runs. I did 2 coats. Let that dry overnight.

Step 4: (The fun part.) Paint your childs hand with the acrylic paint and put it on the jar. With Landon (who is six), this went pretty smooth. However, with mine and my sister's one-year-old boys, this was tricky. But with using gloss paint, we were able to wipe any mistakes right off with a baby wipe. This dries pretty fast. You can also write their name on the jar with a paint pen at this point.

Step 5: Once the handprint is dry fill the jar with soil and plant your flower.

Ta da! Its finished! A gift anyone would cherish!

Happy Anniversary

Eight years ago today, I married my soul-mate.  It has been the best years of my life. We have been through some rough times but we are stronger because of it. I'm more in love than ever and am happy to share my life with one great guy I call my husband, and my boys call daddy. I love you Jason and Happy Anniversary!

Throw-back Thursday Link-Up

I'm linking up with Amy today for her "Throw-back Thursday" Link-up.

These are some pics of Jason and I when we were dating. They are too funny! We started dating in 2000 so these are 13 years ago! Wow, time flies.

Mason's 18 Month Photos and Landon's 6 Year Photos