More XMas Gifts

Here are some of my gift ideas for my parents for Christmas. I love the cooper hose pot! Both are from Frontgate! They are so hard to buy for. They don't need anything. I think next time I am there I will pay more attention and see what things they already own that can be updated, towels, sheets, tablelinens, ect...
BTW My parents chose the big round showerheads for ALL their showers, inside and out!!!
PS sorry about the last post, you really didn't need that kind of info!!

Time of Month

Yup, it is that time of month. No wonder i've had the urge to eat and clean lately. Well today I have terrible cramps and therefore have decided to do nothing!!!! I am catching up on my blog reads, sitting on the couch, laptop in hand , two boys climbing all over me who are supposed to be watching the stupid TV which I said we were cutting back on. Don't you hate that? I need me time. Last night I was able to get out, I offered to go get the ingredients for the dinner I was craving-Chicken Ceasar. Ariving you nutsnyway, I have a whopping six things on my list and the grocery store is a whopping 7 minutes away... I was gone an hour! I just wandered, cause it was so nice to be alone!!! Is that awful?
A direct quote..."Monks, You are driving me CRAZY!"
And the reply..."No Mom, I'm driving you NUTS!"

I leave you with this, hope your day is better then mine.

Outdoor Shower

OK people, which showerhead would be better in an outdoor shower? By the way they are both from Fontgate.

Monkey's X-Mas List 2007

I know, I know, it's way to early to be thinking Christmas but I want to be ready when people ask what to get Monkey for X-Mas. Now I will be prepared. By the way, Monkey is three.

More Books

Clothes for Monkey ( X-mas 2007 cont.)

Underwear! How cute is this 3 pack from Mini Boden? A this A. Tierney bely with the jolly roger is tooo cute. And ofcourse in my personal opinion, every little boy should own a pair of camo pants (these are from Walmart). It's how you wear them that counts. I would put him in a cool stiped oxford and a vest. This Ralph Lauren Fair Isle sweater is beautiful no matter how old you are. One for McDada and one for my Dad please. And then the staples, Ralph Lauren cords in lots of colors. That should do it in the clothing catagory.

Toys, glorious toys ( x-mas list continued )

So, first we have the most playful croquet set ever. By the way these are all from a catalog called Toys To Grow On. (www.ttgo.com) Then we have a set of books, Good Behavior Books, essential for any three year old. Then we have a hundred piece food set, that's to go with the kitchen playset we gave the Monkey for his third birthday (which was a blast by the way ) Then there is the Jump Smart Bouncer, an indoor energy outlet. And last but certainly not least the super cool ride on cars, a Fire Engine and a Hotrod. That should be sufficient.

Dedicated to the world's most dedicated dog

Our oldest dog Boone was laid to rest yesterday morning. He was 12 and had Kidney Failure. I still can't believe he is gone. He was such a presence in our lives. It is unbearable for McDada. He has had him since he was a pup and went through alot of hard times together. In the last four years since I've known him, he's become more my dog. We had a "love at first sight" experience. And he has been my protector ever since. He follows me wherever I go, even when he was so sick and had lost over 20 lbshe would still follow me right up the stairs even if I was just going to get something from my room. I felt guilty ofcours, but he wanted to be with me, so I let him. He slept on our bed every night and lay on the couch with us as we watched TV. He was the most beautiful Chesapeake Bay Retriever in the world. He was quite regal, he carried himself like a king. He was very fierce and was an amazing watchdog, but when he loved you he was just a big baby. I will miss him every minute until the day we meet again in Heaven. I loved him and he loved me. Here's to you Boone!!!!

Gorgeous

This photo I found on a newly discovered blog called perfectbound. Check it out! Anyway, isn't this a dreamy room for a soiree? What if the floor was painted white? It would be so ethereal! The only thing that would beat this for me would be if it were outside on a cliff by the ocean.

Progress

I am thinking I may be done by Sept 1st! I hung some art, cleared of my desk and did some organizing. Now I need some storage, ie shelves, McDada is working on getting that for me!!!

WTF????

It's 12:45 AM and I just finished cleaning the INSIDE of the refridgerater! First of all, what is wrong with me, and second of all, I am discusted enough to never eat again!!!! DOGHAIR in the bottom of the INSIDE of the fridge!!!! SO GROSS! I swear one night I'm just going to die chocking on it!!!! It repulses me! Anyway...I am also wrapping the monkey's gifts for his 3rd birthday! I am psyched for the party although I have to admit his first was the best, we had a theme, we even had T-shirts made! "Do You Remember Your First?" was writted on the front, and on the back was "I had fun when______ turned one!" Obviously it was all about firsts, we had pictures with captions, it was pretty cute. For his second, we gave out gifts of photo magnets (with his face ofcourse) and a mix CD of all his favorite music" And a video showing made by my partner in my company "Moving Pictures". These were all cookouts with lots of kids and adults and music and bubbles, and balloons, ect...
This year will be a bit more low key, we are just doing cake and ice cream and a Trivia Game all about the Boy Of The Hour! That part should be fun, either the questions will be totally easy or we talk about our kids so much that people have stopped listening... We shall see. Hope y'all have a grand weekend! Come back soon, ya hear?

Coral me Happy

I am in love with these melamine plates by Thomas Paul available at Velocity. I wonder if I will ever get over my coral obsession???