Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Oh Happy Day

ohhhhh
how pretty
so bright and cheerful
this - puts me in a happy mood
look what I received in the mail while I was gone
beautiful - fun - fabric
just think what I can sew
dresses, skirts, tops, quilts and more . . .
the best part of it
ALL this for $2.50 per yard
18 yards
Free shipping - because I bought so much
thanks Jennifer/Melissa for the shout out about the sale at
Fabric.com
close you mouth - since you are drooling
I'm sorry ladies, but sale is now over

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Quick Get Away

We've been gone the last couple days
Russ had some work to do at the Tulsa and Springdale stores
London and I went with him, we don't get this opportunity very often

We started off staying the night with Jay, Leslie & Briana in Tulsa
They will be moving in August to Midland, TX
We are very sad about this - we have enjoyed being able to pop in to see them in Tulsa on our way to many different destinations.  Russ also loved staying at the Vashler Hotel while he was in Tulsa doing business. They are doing well and can you believe on August 4th it will be 6 months since the kidney transplant!

Then off to the Springdale, AR store
I enjoy going here because Eureka Springs is only a 40 minute drive
This area is beautiful - the mountains and lakes etc - an easy get away area from KS

London LOVED swimming
CrAzY girl going underwater, jumping off the side, trying to swim out to us
This is only picture I got - I guess I was having too much with her
We went over to Rogers and went to Mimi's Cafe it's a nice little place to grab a bite to eat. Then we shopped at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade - we accidentally found this outdoor shopping center a couple years ago.  When in Springdale, we always have to make a trip there.   Unfortunately I didn't have too much time to shop.  They have a great toy/gift store called  Melody's Choices.  I already found London's birthday present.

My crazy daughter, saw the fountain and jumped up on the side and plopped her feet right into the water, flip flops and all. Just a few pictures of our time watching the fountains.
Guess who didn't want their picture taken?
Is it really that painful to smile at mommy?
Always a fun place to shop
This is Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Neat little place to visit
great shopping, food and other sites
VERY difficult to shop when you have a two year old
who for some reason was VERY grabby that day
thanks goodness for April - the monkey in the park
we always have lunch at this hotel - it is fun to sit outside and enjoy the view across the town
Russ found something for London to do
they had different animals you could stuff
(like Build a Bear)
She wasn't too sure about the stuffing part
Elliot - her new BEST friend
You might recognize him from the movie "Open Season"
He went EVERYwhere with her after that
Christ of the Ozarks
We have stopped here several times
It is quite impressive
London - kept staying "I'm going to see Jesus"
But when we got there she seemed to confused
I think she thought she was going to see a live person
Russ wanted his picture with London
She did not want to take part in this tradition
In trying to get her looking at the camera
I cut Jesus' head off
She kept looking to the back and Russ quickly flipped her around
When it was time to leave - she began crying
I asked what was wrong
She said she didn't get to say goodbye to Jesus
So I had her wave goodbye to him
then she continued to cry as we left
This time she said she wanted to take Jesus home with her

Saturday, July 31, 2010

favorite song

London's new favorite song on her Disney CD
Can you tell what song it is?

Strangers Like Me
by Phil Collins
from the movie "Trazan"
Keyton asked if she had ever seen the movie - Nope

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Third Birthday this week goes to . . . .

Russ' mother, Sherrie
Happy Birthday
We hope you have a great birthday!
Wish we could be there
Try to stay out of trouble today
Love,
Russ, Jenn & Kids

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

In Memoriale Fra' Filippo Lippi

The cat that narrowly escaped death from the wheels of an orange truck (with no brakes)
The cat that ate an entire ball of rubber bands & later passed it with great pain
The cat that fell 4 stories off a balcony ledge & laughed in the face of death
Finally met her end Monday night
She was known by many names, cat, kitty, pumpkin, football, and her Christian name
Fra' Filippo Lippi
Despite all her heroics on the battlefield of life, she could no longer escape time
She lived a long and full life to the age of 16-17 (not sure which)
She died from CRF (Chronic Renal Insufficiency) or in other words, kidney failure
She will be missed on earth, for now she's in the great halls of Valhalla feasting on fish
and gravy to her heart's delight as one of the chosen of Odin.
-jer

Sorry for your loss Jerry - we will all miss seeing her at the next family gathering
Love - Russ and Jenn