Cute etsy shop

This is from www.jjandme.etsy.com.
I saw these adorable creations at a holiday bazaar here in England. The fabrics are really nice, and this is one of the better toddler clothes boutiques I have seen.

Have you started decorating your house for Christmas yet?
Since there is not Thanksgiving here, the decorations come out earlier than in the states. I'm excited to decorate this year.

Been Hibernating

The view from entryway. Or foyer if you are fancy.

Sorry for the lack of posts. I think Facebook is to blame. I get the immediate satisfaction of telling what I am doing and finding out what other people are doing, and well, I am Facebooked out!

Also, I have been sick, due to being pregnant, so the blog is the last thing on the to-do list. However, I missed it, so here you go.

MY RANDOM LIST (easiest to catch up that way)

TV: Found GLEE online--so entertaining, but couldn't tell you why.

Also, watching older episodes of America's Next Top Model.

Fashion: ANYTHING THAT FITS. Actually, digging the big chunky sweaters from Jigsaw.

Movies: Don't see "Two Lovers" with Gwyneth Paltrow. I love her, but the movie is a downer with no redeeming qualities at the end to make up for it.

Craft: Quilt in progress, Tate creating on his own--random stuff

Craft for Kiddo: Advent Box. Tate doesn't like sweets, so I took a bunch of large envelopes, went online and found a craft per day and put a print of it in the envelope. I added any items you need to complete the craft and sealed the envelope.
Food: I am grossed out by food at this point. Living off rice and grapefruit.

More than meets the eye

See this stone wall? This is on our walk from our home to the canal. It looks like any other stone wall in the area. But one night, Tate and I were walking slowly....And we saw this carved in the side: And this:

And this:

And about 6-7 other sweet little animals and gnomes. It's amazing what you discover when you just slow down a bit:)

Ed Emberley is a genius

This is how we spent a good hour today. It was really fun and perfect for a 4 year old. My sister and I used to draw things out of the Ed Emberley books that we got from the library.

Next we will try the Ed Emberly Halloween Drawing Book!

(Can be found on amazon.)

Half Term School Break Part 1

In Bath, there is the craziest thrift/vintage/everything store... It is like a crazy version of boot sale/yard sale . They opened it in the 1960s and it is a pretty cool sight. (I found the last piece of my Halloween costume there.)

Crafting with Stinky...

Started planning out meals...It actually made things easier, but we did deviate last night when I really, really had to have Thai foodStarted planning out meals...It actually made things easier, but we did deviate last night when I really, really had to have Thai food

Storytime at the Ely Apple Festival.

Anyone have any good ideas for kids' Christmas presents?? (All ages...)

Football Sunday?

The Uof M vs. Iowa game started at 11:30pm local time. For this reason, AFN (Armed Forces Network) aired the game today, starting at 11:30a.

Paul is from Iowa.

My dad is a die hard U of M fan.

They have a bet...

I have been programmed to make food on any day that you watch football, so I share with you my easiest football food recipe.

(There was only one left by the time I got to the plate to take a photo.)

HAM AND CHEESE TREATS

*warning: this is one of those annoying recipes without exact amounts.

1 package Crescent Rolls

2-3 slices of Ham

Big Scoop of Cream Cheese

TBS of Mayo

tsp of dijon mustard

Equal amount of cheese as ham (any kind will do, I used shredded mexican)

Chop ham and cheese up very small. Mix with cream cheese, mayo and mustard. Spread on inside of unbaked crescent rolls and roll up. Bake until done.

I also use this recipe as a last minute snack for playdates.

I really love AUTUMN.

There is nothing better than the October issue of Martha Stewart. I hope to get these out on time!

ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) in my window.Homemade Apple Jelly. (I youtubed the recipe...)Artwork by Tate.Making a few Christmas Presents. Oh, and we are expecting a baby in June. :)