If I were to Change the World

By: Jackson Parrish

I'd cancel:

1. Math

2.school

3.flu

4. tics

There would be

1.Robots

2.More popcorn shrimp

3.More buttered popcorn

You wouldn't have:

1. chicken patties

2. bad guys

3. snow

4. to do your homework

If I were in charge:

1. A piece of candy would be fruit

2. All PG13 movies would be G

3. A person who sometimes forgets to brush and flush.......

Would still be allowed to be in charge of the world.

Ode to Sadie

Here's a few little didies I made the other day. Little by little I'm turning my house into a shrine of Sadie. I can't help it, she's just too cute!

If you don't already know by now I am a big time copycat. I like to say I get "inspiration" from others to make me feel better, but really I'm just copying. This time was no exception. I saw some frames that my friend Kimberly made and was dying to make my own.

It's fairly easy, not time consuming, and doesn't require a sewing machine. (my 3 requirements when crafting) You simply modge podge paper over a frame, distress it a little, add an embellishment or two and voila you have a cutesy frame!

I had some leftover paper and decided to cover these paperclips to tie the room together a bit. I think they turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself.

Summer Preview

Us Midwestern Folk know that when sunny weather rolls around, you have to soak up every last second of it before it's gone. That's why we were extremely excited to finally get some proper deck furniture so we could clock in some extra outside time. We ate our first meal on it Sunday afternoon and it was heavenly. It consisted of cheese pizza straight from the grill, watermelon, limonatta, and topped it off with my favorite Minute-Maid Popsicles! Summer break officially starts this Saturday and I can't wait for more lunches out on the deck!

The monthly curse

After I had the pleasure of scooting my boys off to school I decided to take a little jog around the block to test out my knee. (I've been having knee problems for the last week and a 1/2...which is not good considering the fact that I'm suppose to be running a 1/2 marathon in a couple weeks!) As I was lacing up the old running shoes, Sadie discovered something that has been stashed away in the bathroom cupboard for quite some time thanks to being prego and nursing: Pads. They intrigued her. They were soft, smelled fresh, and made a squishy sound. There was no way on Earth she was going to let these amazing new toys out of her sight. So I was forced to run with her in the jogging stroller as she gripped two amazingly big pads ever so tightly. She must be wise beyond her years and understands that after you stop nursing, you should always have one on hand because you never know when Aunt Martha will pay a visit. Luck was on my side because my knee held up, I didn't see anyone I know, and I didn't have to use one of Sadie's new found toys today!

winner winner cupcake dinner

Moments like these must be captured. Now when anyone asks the first time she experienced nirvana she will have this to refer to. This girl is a quick one and it didn't take long for her to discover pure joy in the form of a cupcake.

Sadie opting for the two handed approach.

I bet she could use a cold glass of milk right about now.

Raise your hands if you love cupcakes!

Looks like she's officially mine.....she loves her chocolate as much as I do.

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

I have writers block and can't quite come up with something clever or deep to say about my sweet little thing turning one today...I'm well, speechless. I'll let these cute pictures I took of her this morning do the talking:

Happy First Birthday Sadie Girl! XOXO

Heaven on Earth

If I were told to think of my "happy place," it would look a little something like this:

Coke - the good stuff, made with sugar

Caprese salad - with extra balsamic vinegar

MacBook - to surf

Cuz it's what I do

I have a yearly tradition that started quite a few years back. It's called see how fast I can kill some potted plants. It's so much fun, and totally easy. You should give it a try sometime.

You begin by picking out some pretty flowers at a local garden center. Transplant them into a few cute pots and water. The next step is the tricky part, but I know you can do it if you set your mind to it: forget to water them for about 2 weeks straight, and voila, dead flowers!

I do this for three reasons:

1. I have yet to give up on the idea that I could someday be a fantastic gardener if I could just remember to be!

2. Nothing says welcome to my home like shriveled dead plants on the doorstep.

3. It's how I give directions. It goes a little something like this: "it's the second to last house on the left, just look for the dead flowers."

He's Sooo Cute!

While at Baby Gap yesterday I commented on how adorable this little newborn was next to me. Her mother smiled and said thanks, he's so cute too! I replied SHE is a cutie, isn't SHE! Then comes something I see almost daily; it's called trying to pedal backwards. The lady then says, oh sorry, I didn't realize....she just doesn't have any hair......so cute though....bows always worked for my older girl who was always confused for a boy....did I mention that she is cute.....blah blah blah blah blah. Seriously, does this little thing look anything like a boy to you?

What makes it confusing for you and everyone else? Must have been the the white ruffled/lace shirt she was wearing. No, No, it had to be her pink polka dot blankie she was snuggling with. Pink is all the rage for boys these days.

Or perhaps her gold gladiator sandals?

Don't be concerned Sadie, you look like a beautiful GIRL to me!

ps- that other girl wasn't that cute....it was only because she was a newborn and I am baby hungry that made her cute. Take that lady with zero skills in deduction.

OK! Go - Sideways

This will only work good if you do three things for me:

1. Turn off the sound. My high pitched mommy voice is just too much!

2. Tilt your head sideways

3. Try to be 1/2 as excited as I am.