June.....really?

Hello there to anyone that visits here. It has been awhile for a bog post again...it is hard for me as my life is just not that exciting. Well let me put that another way, it is great for me and so exciting to me especially the time spent babysitting but not that exciting for people to read about. I am going to write about it anyway...lol.

I finally got all of my flower containers planted. I was looking for an old chair to have out in the "garden" and also a wash tub but I didn't find either one. Well I did find chairs but they were expensive! I don't want to pay 30 dollars! I have to say that I didn't go to a lot of places so I will just keep looking through the summer. It gives me a good excuse to hit some antique stores and yard sales. I don't do real well at yard sales though because of my disability but if I drive by slow and something looks good I will stop! LOL

As I said I have been doing my babysitting. Isaiah is not a baby anymore. He is well into his "trying twos". He is a lot more active and definitely knows what he wants to do and what he doesn't want to do. I enjoy every second with him though and love to see him learning new things. Here are some pictures I took the other day when he was having fun with a pail of water and a cup.

Outside playing in his water table

 Always likes to build with his mega blocks.

Well that is about it for now. Have a great week everyone!

                               

May Day

Hello friends, happy May Day! I have such good memories of May Day from when I was growing up. My mom always had us make May baskets and we always took them around our neighborhood. It was so much fun. I don't remember getting them although I am sure we did but I sure remember leaving them on the doorsteps of our neighbors. I especially remember leaving them on this dear older couples door step. They were like the grandparents of the neighborhood. Such good memories. Seems like neighborhoods are a thing of the past, as are May baskets.

The weather this week has been great. I love being able to take Isaiah outside when I babysit and he loves it too!

We are trying to find an outdoor swingset but so far we haven't. When I go next time I will remember to have them leave me a carseat so I can take him to the park.

I am looking forward to planting my flowers in my containers. Tomorrow my sister and I are going to a spring craft show and I am hoping to find some containers that I can plant my flowers in. I would love some old pails or tubs but we will see what I can find. I see all of the neat idea on Pinterest and would love to be able to have them in my garden...some of my dream ideas.

We will see what I come up with. Have a great weekend everyone and Happy May!!

I'm Ready...

Happy Easter my dear blogging friends. I hope you all have a very blessed day. I thought I would share with you some of the decor I have for Easter and spring. I am getting better at getting more little things but my dream now is to get bigger pieces of furniture that are prim. I would love an old pie safe, some neat shelves and stools. Someday perhaps.

We have been teased with some really nice warm days the last couple of weeks but then they go away again. I am looking forward to when it is warm every day, just not too warm. LOL
Again I hope you all have a very blessed Easter!

Where did it go and swap box.

Well here is the view out my door tonight ad it is still snowing hard...where did my spring go? Last week we had temps in the 60's and the week before that we even got to 70 and now this tonight. I think it is worse getting snow like this after being teased with the nice spring weather. I am just hoping that it melts fast!

Now to a much happier part of my post...I got my swap box from the swap Amy from Bumble Bee Lane hosted. My partner was Becky from Ginger Creme Hollow. Becky and I were swap partners before so I was pretty excited because she is really talented, I was so not disappointed. For a huge surprise people that follow me are going to faint but look at this I finally got a picture of all my goodies all wrapped and pretty, I think this is the first time ever!

Here are the things I got, everything was so fun to open!

I really loved everything and can't wait to add it all to my decorating. I am doing that right now and hope t finish tomorrow or Tuesday before I go back to babysit my nephew. When I am done I will share more pictures.

Thanks again Becky for all of the awesome things and thanks Amy for another great swap!

Thanks to all of you that stop by and visit and who leave comments, you are all appreciated!

Bring Spring!!

Oh my goodness I always have such good intentions to write more regularly on here but then this little thing called life gets in the way! LOL The last couple of days have been so beautiful. We have had temps in the 50's and 60's. The snow is all melted (not that there was a lot) and we all have spring fever. I know it is only March and we might still get snow but these days have been really nice. I even put out some of my Easter things, I will share that at a later date.

About a month ago we celebrated Isaiah's 2nd birthday. It really got me to thinking about how blessed we are to have him in our family and how super blessed I am to be able to babysit him each week.  Never thought Jon would get married much less have a baby at 40 something....only God knows His plans. He just brings so much joy into all our lives It worked out so well the when I was at one of the low points in my life losing a job I loved that I was able to become Isaiah's fulltime  babysitter. We have done so much together and nothing is better than the first time he said my name, asks me for hugs and gives me kisses. I am excited to teach him things and just spend as much time with him as I can.
Here are some of the birthday pictures..His cake...

He loved he balloons we got him...

Big brother Ivan helping with opening the presents

 Grandma letting him go after his cake with his fingers.

 Eating cake like a big boy...loved being sung to.

 Playing with his train with Papa.

 A great birthday...even got a favorite cow.

Thanks for stopping by my blog...have a great weekend and bring on spring!

Simple Woman's Daybook...Feb 10, 2015

Outside my window....It is actually snowing lightly right now but it isn't suppose to amount to much...Hopefully that is true as I go to the Twin Cities tomorrow morning.

I am thinking...about Isaiah's birthday party on Sunday...I have some special things I am doing and making for it.

I am thankful...that we have been able to be so involved in all of my nephews and my niece's life. It is great celebrating all of these milestones with them.

In the kitchen...my poor kitchen is not being used...maybe I should change this one to "in my microwave". LOL

I am wearing...my flannel pajama pants and a sweatshirt...it was that kind of day today.

I am creating...I am making a banner for the birthday party and also some cupcake toppers. Also getting ready to stitch some Easter things.

I am going...Off in the morning to spend two days babysitting,,,so excited!

I am wondering...If Isaiah will be feeling better, sure hope so! Also wondering how the roads will be in the morning.

I am reading...another Amish series by Wanda Brunstetter

I am hoping...wow that is such a hard one...I hope that my family continues to be in good health, I am hoping that that my friends are happy and healthy and I am hoping for love for everyone.

I am looking forward to...Isaiah's second birthday party on Sunday

I am learning...that spending more time alone makes spending time with family and friends so much more special.

Around the house...taking down and putting away all my snowmen...getting ready to put up Easter decor.

A favorite Quote ...perfect for Valentine's day and every day.

One of my favorite things...getting little surprises from people and also giving them.

A peek into my day....the sunrise this morning with the Wabasha bridge in front...I love where I live! 

Have a great week! Love you all!

Valentine Swap and Catch-up

Happy Saturday everyone. It was such a beautiful day today. We had a temp of 40 degrees and the sun even peeked out for a hour or two. Sadly we have still not gotten anymore snow after the "big" storm of 3 inches last week. Poor people on the east coast are going to get hit again. I don't know why I like snow but it is just so pretty and also I don't have to go out in it.

Last night I went to my nephew's One Act play and he did such a good job. I was really impressed. Even though I babysit 2-3 times a week I never see him because he always has afterschool activities so it was great to see him. All the practice really paid off too. I babysat Isaiah and he still wasn't feeling the best so still a lot of snuggling. I got him those magnetic alphabet letters and he knew all of the names except for "L" I am not sure why he doesn't get that one, I think it is too hard for him to say it or something. I think that is pretty good for not even two yet...well he is close but still I was proud.

I told you that Christina Rebuilding Our Homestead, and I were going to do a Valentine swap and this week I got my package from her. I was so excited and loved everything she got me! First she made this cute doll all decked out in her red stripes. The dollie she is holding has a little heart on her dress, I just love it!

Then she got me this adorable authentic Amish baby outfit. I made a hanger right away and have it hanging on my peg shelf. Isn't it the cutest thing?

She also got me a darling Autumn mat, a cute jar full (well it used to be full) of yummy Valentine candy and a jar of apple butter.

Thank you so much Christina ! I am so glad that we reconnected. You are such a sweetie.

Well have a great rest of the weekend everyone. I am taking it easy because I tripped over the vacuum cleaner cord and landed on my knees so I am pretty bruised and sore. Thanks for stopping by, you are appreciated.