Hearts for You

I hosted Bunco at my house last Thursday, and wanted to do a Valentine theme.  Honestly, I didn't want to do to much, and couldn't get my ideas going really well because I am pretty occupied with Maggie's party and some other stuff. 

Checking out myblessedlife.net, I came across some pretty hearts to make, which I thought would be pretty behind my table.  I ended up just hanging them around the house, but I am enjoying them. 

The Difficult Heart 

This burlap heart was a pain in the rear, and took probably 3 hours to do. The first day I started it I only finished about 1/4 of it, and decided that I probably wouldn't even finish the rest, but then the kids were gone one afternoon and I got after and finished it!!

You can find the directions here, but basically you cut 2 1/2 inch squares out of burlap. Fold them in half diagonally and then half again.  Put ALOT of hot glue on the point and glue it the wreath.  

My problems were, they would not stay folded when I glued them to the wreath, but I think in the end, it didn't matter. 

The Super Easy Heart  

This heart is a ruffled satin heart. You can find the directions here. She ruffled her own satin, and I didn't want to do that.  I remembered that I had bought this piece of satin at Hobby Lobby, which ended up working perfectly.  All you do is wrap the satin around and glue.  EASY PEASY!!

The FUN Heart

This heart was so fun to make.  I love these burlap door hangers, and I searched on etsy, and got some inspiration.  You all know I am in love with the chevron, and I was so excited when Hobby Lobby had the red chevron in the store!!  I had only heard of painting the door hangers, but the fabric looks great too!!

Directions

1. Trace and cut one heart out of fabric

2. Trace and cut 2 hearts out of burlap (slightly larger than the fabric heart)
3. Sew the fabric heart to ONE piece of the burlap; leaving as much edge as you desire when stitching

4. Place both pieces of burlap together, and sew around the edge leaving some overhang. Be sure to leave an opening in the top.

5. Stuff with plastic bags or batting. 

6. Pinch the top shut, and finishing sewing it closed.

7. Hot glue a piece of wire to back for your hanger. 

8. Add ribbons!!

Bunco was fun, with I have to say, some really good food. 

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad, Chocolate Cupcakes, Dipped Strawberries, and some good punch!! Yum!! 

Big News

My baby girl learned to ride her bike withOUT training wheels!! (I use the word "baby" loosely). 

Everyone is so excited, but she is beyond happy about it!!

After lunch Sunday, Karter and Addi were riding their bikes.  Ever since last summer, she has wanted to take her training wheels off.  We told her it was a little early to do that; she was only 3 1/2. 

But, I guess seeing them ride them yesterday, stirred inside of her again, to really want to do it.  So, Jason took the training wheels off. And, off she went..... She got really easy.  

Jason gave her the instructions on getting started. 

Yesterday, I video taped it, whooping and hollering into the camera. I'm sure it was lovely. 

This morning, I took pictures of her, again, whooping and hollering. I'm sure the neighbors heard me. 

There she goes.  She has some trouble steering where she wants to go, and we have gone into the field several times, and ran into the truck once.  

Then there's the stopping part.  She's learned to just put her foot down, and then she can stand up.  

We haven't had the BIG scrape your hands and knees no breathing cry fall yet.  It's going to be a fun spring and summer because that's all she wants to do right now!!

As our kids get older and become involved in events and activities, I know what kind of mom I will be.  And you all probably know too. :)

You see watching Kylee ride her bike; I immediately grabbed the video camera on the way out the door, and scoped out the best position for me to stand to video tape her while they got the bike ready and gave instructions.  

I then followed her around the whole house video taping her, not missing anything!! Screaming and Yelling "Way to Go, Good Job Kylee, You're doing it, You're okay, That's my girl!!" Same situation with the camera.  While Jason calmly, followed along, not saying a word, not clapping, helping her when she needed, encouraging her by being there, and then occasionally he did talk...... telling me to quit talking to her. 

But, y'a'll already knew that's the way it was going to be so what's the big deal. 

Fun Weekend

On Friday night, I went to watch the boy's basketball game by myself. Well, not by myself, but I without any children with me.  Which was so nice!! 

On Saturday, we went to Easton's 2nd Birthday Party!! It was a dog party, and was so cute!!

Kylee and Emma playing Barbies.  Kylee told me when we left, "Emma had a lot of Barbies."  Raising her eyebrows for emphasis. :)

On Sunday, we ate ribs at my parents, that were great!! And I ate way to much broccoli.  Poor Maggie.  Only my dad, can successfully cook ribs on a grill, while leaving for church for 2 1/2 hours.  He's got it down pat. Anyways, we had another great weekend!! 

This is our Get Along Shirt

The other night in the bath time the older 2 were fighting about something, and I said "quit that."  Kylee for some reason, said, you should put us in one of those big t-shirts, that say "get along".  Their fighting was nothing big, or even out of the unusual. It seems they are constantly disputing about something. 

So, I took Kylee up on it, and put them in one of Jason's shirts!!

Kylee had one time saw a picture of two siblings on facebook wearing a t-shirt that said that, and she thought it was so funny.  She can remember ANYTHING!!

They enjoyed it, a little too much!!

Library Class

Twice a month, we met some friends at the library, and the mom's take turns teaching.  We meet from September to April pretty much. 

This month it's my turn to teach; I taught them a little about Valentine's Day and Winter.  Have no clue if they learned anything.  We also do the alphabet, counting, and the pledge of Allegiance each time we meet.

Fun Rice Krispie Treats from myblessedlife.net

These were so easy, and really good. 

For the craft, we made Valentine boxes. They all had a good time decorating them and eating their snacks!!

My Munchkins Munching on Donuts

BIG

BIGGER

BIGGEST

We had a great weekend. On Friday Night, Kylee, Jaxon, and I went to watch some good basketball games.  

On Saturday night, we went to Jason's uncle's surprise birthday party.  It was a lot of fun; and we actually stayed til the bitter end. You never know with kids how long you will be able to stay, but it worked out good. Of course, with lots of Holik's around, there is always somebody to play with or hold your kids, which is great. 

We had a great Sunday at church, and then enjoyed watching the Super Bowl last night. 

Welcome February!!

Follow your heart, but take your brain with you. 

Enjoying this first day of the love month.