Yard Work

Yesterday Memphis and I did some landscaping in the yard. He was such a BIG BOY, using his shovel to help me dig holes and helping pull the weeds. I had to do some grass trimming around rocks with my hand shearers. Memphis wanted to have the shearers, but safety prevailed. He then insisted on going inside. He returned with his play pliers in tow, and used them as his own 'hand shearers' for grass trimming. It was priceless to see him grab a blade of grass and pull it out of the ground with his pliers!
What a fun evening.

Dress Making 101

I enjoy sewing, but haven't made clothing since my days in 4-H.

I bought this fabric over a year ago, with the intent to make little girl dresses with it. I think the dresses are adorable, and I plan on making more.


I am giving these to a friend I work with at the hospital and I am working on a pair of pants for Memphis (they have airplanes on them, of course)!

Snow, Snow, Snow

Thirteen inches, to be exact. I am wondering where spring is, and if it will make it to South Dakota. We are expecting another winter storm on Saturday, right now the question is will it be cold rain or more snow...

Memphis went to the doctor today and heavy bronchitis/walking pneumonia is what we're dealing with at our household. Taking him to the doc was a joy, he was not feeling well, so he cried about getting weighed (we all have issues with the scales I guess) and about getting his temp taken (evidently under the arm temperature readings are painful).

Needless to say, Memphis did not get to enjoy the snow. He did get to walk in it while getting in the pickup. His biggest concern? The bit of snow that made it onto his finger, he did not want it on there. It took me a couple of minutes to figure out what was wrong, and once the snow was off, all was well with Memphis.

I did take a picture of Memphis this morning, as I was getting some shots of the snow. He smiled nicely and said cheese, only because he knew he would get to see his photo on the camera if he held still...bribery is the best.

Sweetest Moments

We had a great time Saturday night with family for Memphis's birthday. Great Grandpa and Grandma Gilman, Grandpa and Grandma Peterson and Chisum, Cindy, Delaney and Kendall came over for fun and food.

The highlight for me was not watching Memphis soak up the attention or gape as he opened presents. The best part for me was watching cousins interact...seeing friends make memories.

Memphis and Kendall had a great time together. Memphis is getting better about sharing and he enjoys playing with his cousins. Delaney can do no wrong in his eyes....someday soon that will come to an end too. She'll be the big shot and I can see Memphis and Kendall plotting their next antic.

Delaney's homemade birthday card for Memphis was so sweet. I have to find a special place to keep it, because I remember how special it was for me as I got older to look back at things I made. My Grandma Wanda had a special box in her closet filled with cards and drawings all of her grandkids made. I loved looking at those when I was about 10 or 11, it was so much fun.
I can't believe Delaney's old enough to write such special things.

Front of the card...Inside message....

so sweet...

Happy Second Birthday

Memphis's second birthday was today, I find myself wondering where the time has gone.
Now, instead of being the baby, he wants to help take care of the babies. Although, I still sometimes catch him laying in his Daddy's arms and insisting that Cade hold the sippy cup while he drinks.

We started the morning off with birthday day chocolate chip pancakes. He really got a kick out of the candles and the two little Hershey's Kisses I put next to the pancakes as an extra special treat.

He finally realizes there is something up with this birthday talk. I think it's all the presents that have been showing up.
Memphis got mail from Grandma Susan yesterday and he knew immediately the package was from her. The toy airport she got him is a favorite, and he had to sleep with the airplane and helicopter that come with the set.

He got a wooden kitchen from Cade and I. Cade put it together in the basement and brought it up after Memphis woke up from his afternoon nap. It's a hit. Memphis was cooking in the oven, on the stove and in the microwave. He told me he was making soup.