A Wrinkle In Time

Wow! I know I have been busy, but how did I get from there to here? Reminds me of a certain book that I was SUPPOSED to read in school!! I have really missed blogging though. My hands have been busy creating(mostly custom orders) but can't seem to get it together with the camera to show you guys. I have several things in the works. Some really exciting stuff! I hate to make announcements this big, because if I do not follow through (but I absolutely am) it will be a let down for us all. So, please bare with me, and I will let you know soon. Don't you hate it when people do that...I know I do. I think I would just rather be disappointed in the end than have to ponder over the big surprise. Sorry for that!!! I have been doing a lot of re-purposing, home decor and something else that I can't hint about without giving away. I am going to do better with the daily ramblings though!! Here is a recent shoot of my little bitty's that I wanted to share.

Welcome Spring

I just sat at an evening game at the ballpark without a jacket. We played outside today and got a little Vit. D. We walked to the bus stop to get Jackson. He was so surprised to see us on foot. I am loving this weather. It is so exciting to see my little trees bud and my hydrangeas grow. My children have asked me a million times lately, "can I wear shorts and short sleeves?" I can finally say YES! Man I love spring!

My Little Four Leaf Clover

Oh how I love St. Paddy's Day, or should I say, USED to love it. Now, we do not do much, but it used to be quite fun!! I am going to try to line up an outing to celebrate this long forgotten holiday. I better start now! I can pull out my clover covered 4 inch heels and become the rock star that I used to be...if only for one night.

Funny Things Kids Say

Today I was in my bathroom getting ready to go to the ball field. Gretta was watching every move I made, asking 50 million questions about make up, hair products, etc... I sprayed a little hair spray in my hair in the attempt to save it from the 30 mile wind gusts that we had today. She immediately asked what it was. As I explained hairspray to her, she had the most confused look on her face. Her response was.."You mean you WANT it to stay like that?" You gotta love her! She is so brutally honest and adorable all the while! We also took a trip to Walmart this evening. As was were loading up the car she noticed an elderly man coming out of the store. She said "Mommy that man is soooo old!!" He really was, which is why it is so hard to explain why it is not polite to say. Her funny comment list is so long that I will have to brighten your day with a few on each post. She is so curious, witty and fun. She gives us no choice but to keep it real around here!!

This is my 32 year old dress she is wearing. Vintage? I hate to call it that because it makes me feel "soooo old"!!

SCHLOPP

Schlopp. Schlopp. Beautiful schlopp. Beautiful schlopp with a cherry on top.~~Dr. Seuss

I will confess, I am a blog stalker. I can get lost in blogland really quickly, and before I know it, hours have past and I haven't even made it down 1/4 of my favorites. One thing that is pretty consistent with bloggers, no matter what their blog pertains to, they like to show off their dinner/desserts every once in a while. I sometimes wonder what triggers the thought to break out the camera at dinner time. At my house, it is the wildest time of the day. The baby is slinging food all over the floor and on the other children. The kitchen is a complete mess and J & G are usually aggravating each other at the dinner table. I am constantly having to remind them to eat and not talk. I stand up to eat most of the time, because as soon as I sit down, someone will need something. Pure craziness!! But, last night my camera was actually sitting 2 feet away from my dinner and a light bulb went off. I too can blog about my wonderful meal. Although it was de-lish, I have to say I have surely seen better presentation. A quote from my FAVORITE Dr. Seuss book "Oh The Thinks You Can Think" came to mind. That is why I am talking about schlopp, because that is exactly what my roast and veggies on rice looked like. It was quite yummy though!!

Bad Blogger!!

I really didn't know it had been this long since I actually blogged. Time is passing so fast. Birthdays, school stuff, getting ready for Valentines and the big whammy...sick child & sick me! Now, my husband is feeling crummy. I said the unthinkable the other day... that my older son had not been to the Dr for a sick visit for over two years. Why have I not learned my lesson about that? I jinxed us!

I know that it has been a long time since I actually showed you any Gretta LaRue. You have only been subjected to my crazy life and my beautiful children lately. But, I do have spring clippys and a few spring pieces to view (as soon as I snap some photos). And, I will also show you the Couture gown that I was going to wear to our cousin's wedding. I was in the process of making it and then got sick. Off the rack it is!! I still plan to finish it though, and when it is finished, I will share. I haven't made myself much of anything so I was super excited to see what I could come up with in my size. I think I was on the right track and it would have been gorgeous. Surely I can come up with another event that it will be appropriate for.

Have a good weekend and try to stay warm!!

My Baby Boy

WOW! Tomorrow my baby will be ONE. A whole year has past in one blink of my eye. I know I have said it before but he is my LAST little baby love. I love him soooo much. There are many special things about him that make him so unique and lovable. He is the best little cuddle bug. He just clings with the hugs. He even says...ummm, ummm ummm when he gives them. My friends who have babies his age have to hold my Little Law to get there cuddles in because he cuddles like no other!! He was also born with a Mohawk. I have never seen this before. This has been his little trademark. His hair recently started growing all crazy(as you can see coming out of the hat) and so we had his first real haircut a few days ago. He now has his signature haircut again. His laugh is so scrumptious... if I could bottle it up and sell it I would be a gozziillionair!!!! I know I am rambling on and on but I am feeling really anxious about him growing up so fast. Tomorrow is going to be both happy and sad for me. The way I look at it, this year went by so fast.... I will only have 17 more of these before I have an empty nest. I just want to stay in this moment for a long, long time. I know our babies have to grow up though. I told my older son to stop growing so fast and he said "Mommy, I just can't stop myself." Boo Hoo Hoo!!! If I really thought that he could, I would order him to do so! Anyway, we will be celebrating our last first birthday tomorrow with a small family party. This will be very different for us. Jackson and Gretta had big bashes for their firsts. I have learned a lot since then. If you have that many people to entertain and lots of bigger children there, it is not really about the baby anymore. So we will focus on him and him only on his big day. I see lots of hugs and kisses, great photos, a few new toys(which he doesn't need), and memories of him that will last a lifetime for us! He is so precious!! Thank you God for sending him to me!!!