Thanksgiving Weekend

On Thanksgiving day, my parents came over and we had a grand ol time. We started off having our typical early dinner, which really threw Eli for a loop. He wasn't quite sure what was going on or why we were having such an early dinner. Of course, explaining things to an almost two year old doesn't have much effect. After we ate, there was a lot of lounging, playing and just hanging out. Eli had fun with Grandpa (who he's started calling Papa - so cute!) and Grandma (Gamma), and of course their two beagles Marco and Maya.

Marco was a good sport and was even up for a round of "Beagle Riding."

I am usually gung-ho about setting up our holiday decorations and tree the weekend after Thanksgiving, however, this year, it was all I could do to wait until the day after. We set up our tree on Friday, decorated it and the house on Saturday, and tried to take some pictures today. Getting pictures with Eli is sometimes hit and miss. Because we were setting up the timer and watching Mommy run back and forth, he was game for a few pictures, but not many. We got a few by bribing him with a matchbox car but that too didn't last long. I included one of our last shots, Jess and I smiling, E grumpily examining his new car.


I was able to get a great shot of father and son. They are so much alike it's uncanny.
Clearly, the genes are there!
We're down to Eli's last 18 days as a one-year-old. How crazy is that? Our little boy is going to be TWO before we know it. Then he'll be 18 in a blink of an eye.....oi.....

Speaking of, this is my favorite ornament of the year

Snugglywink Blankets

I do have an Etsy site where I sell my blankets. I will warn you right now, if you go to my site, there are only two blankets posted. I just haven't had the time to get more done to post, everything has been special orders which don't get posted. If you want to take a look at some that I have completed, take a look at the sold orders - there are a few in there.

http://snugglywink.etsy.com/

I don't only do baby blankets. I've done some adult blankets (both lap and full size). One of the neatest adult blankets was one that I made for Jess's dad - it had the Corvette emblem embroidered on it, it was very pretty. I have pictures somewhere...just not sure where!

I've also started making lunch bags, they're really fun but I haven't posted any online yet. I need more practice before I start selling them as well. :)

Finally

...the cougs had another win! We were able to pull out a W in the Apple Cup. Nice. Ahhhhh victory!

**Sorry, the carseat is in the living room because I was going to take it apart and clean it, however I can not get the cover off. Instead of throwing it in the washer, I had to scrub it by hand. Thankfully, this fabric is conducive of scrubbage. :) LOL I meant to say that in my original post, but forgot (of course). Sorry Claire!





















I finally got another blanket done today. Of course it was an order so yet again, nothing was added to my etsy site. Someday I will have the time, and energy, to make some blank blankets to post. Possibly during Winter Break I'll be able to whip out a few to post. Sheesh, I feel like a slacker.

So sweet

Today was my first day of conferences so I didn't get home until late. When I walked through the door, Eli came running out to me with open arms, a huge smile, and quickly embraced me in a huge hug. He pulled back, looked at me and said "missed you momma." As if the run, smile, and hug weren't enough, talk about melting your heart. (Thank you Daddy)

And a funny incident this evening, too...
While he and I were playing with his cars on the floor, I picked a few of them up and put them in the box that we use to hold them in. When I did this, he reached in and said "be cawfo, mah cars, be cawfo!" (In case you can't speak toddler, that would be: Be careful! My cars! Be careful!)

Sorry, no pictures this time around. The camera battery is dead and needs to be charged. :(
Tomorrow is my long conference day. I go from 2:00-7:30 straight, no breaks. I will be drained then, that's for sure. By day two of conferences, I will be over half done! That's the good news.

Just Because

Eli and I got to stay home and play today. Thank you Veterans for all of your sacrifices. Before the battery to our camera died, I managed to get a picture of Eli. He is getting so big! This picture really shows how he is growing up.

Can you believe he'll be two in 5 weeks?!?!

This picture was taken a few weeks ago, but look at how focused he is. Before he could color with the chalk (what creativity, he made a multi medium piece) he had to line up the paint. You can see it but the faces on the paint things had to face him. It was pretty stinkin' cute.

In case the thought has crossed your mind...
No, he does not have a black eye. He got the paint on his hands before rubbing his eye.

See Spot. See Spot Run.

I am actually referring to Eli here. Poor thing has his wonderful rash that, up until last night, we've been told it was the Rosioli virus, so we assumed it was the same thing again. Unfortunately, for him to return to day care we have to have a note from a doctor - not really that big of a deal. Anyway, our pediatrician didn't have any openings last night, not a shock as we called an hour and a half prior to them closing. So, we had to go to Urgent Care (which is a really nice facility in Covington). We left with a prescription for Amoxicillin for strep!

Once Eli went to bed last night I made a trip back to school to get sub plans ready for today and drop of snacks as it's my week for the staff room. Anyway, I get to spend the day at home with Eli today (who is still sleeping by the way). Really, it's not a bad way to spend the Friday prior to my birthday! I can deal.

As I'm sitting here waiting for him to wake up, I'm curious how bright those spots are going to be today. The last 2 times he's had the rash, he ends up with bright red spots from head to toe. It will be interesting to see how they are today, after one dose of antibiotics.

The Countdown Has Begun.

Sad.

So very sad.

5 days and counting.




Ok, so it's not that bad...why does everyone make a big deal about it?