Mark your Calendars

Just a few things you will NOT want to miss:

First, Kidz Klozet will be in Birmingham two weekends from now on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. Kidz Klozet is a new clothing show based out of Mobile and features overstock clothing from awesome brands such as Castles & Crowns, Beax & Belles, Blessed be the Name, Anavini, Ralph Lauren, Hartstrings, and of course our old label, Mary Michael and many other great brands. These clothes are marked 30%-70% off retail meaning you are shopping at wholesale prices. You can visit there website for more information. I would definitely try to go on that Friday but be warned that it will be chaotic!

Secondly, my church is hosting an event "Party on Purpose". This is a party themed event with over a dozen party rooms set up with how tos and what nots. There will be delicious treats served for each party as well as 2 guest speakers that you will not want to miss. Both editors from Celebrate Magazine and Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade Magazine will be giving presentations on the latest party and hosting ideas as well as other great tidbits.

I will hosting a party room with a "B is for Baby" theme. This is a gender neutral baby shower that is sure to impress any mother to "bee" You will not want to miss this or any of the other great parties for ideas and inspiration.

Party on Purpose is Saturday April 10, from 12-4. Tickets can be bought through Trinity Methodist Church or through me, and all proceeds benefit childrens' and womens' missions. So its a lot of fun for a great purpose! Let me know if you would like a ticket or if you want more information.

And finally, if you are in the Birmingham area, I am having a garage sale tomorrow from 7-1pm. There is ton of everything from a gas grill to a tv and everything in between; furniture, adult clothes, shoes, children's clothes, toys, basketball goal, paintings, prints, and a ton of decorative accessories. If your in need of anything or just out and about, come by, I would love the visit!

My Little Olympian

For Christmas, Ashley gave me a ski trip to Vail. I have been wanting to go for years and we just couldn't swing it until now. I was ecstatic to go and was even more excited for Landon to get to go. Well, fast forward a week or so and we found out we were expecting. So, I was out and my ski trip got turned into a boys trip. It was a little hard to swallow at first but I really wanted Landon to go knowing he would LOVE it. And to top it all off, the winter olympics had begun and he had been glued to the tv watching everything from hockey to curling and of course he really loved the skiing and snowboarding. Needless to say, Landon was all about it. So two days after his 7th birthday, Ash and Landon headed out to Vail for skiing.



Ashleys cousin, David, is an avid skier and decided to fly out to hang out with the boys. David is a great cousin and was Landon's official ski instructor...no need for ski school.









He did a great job with Landon, and within a few hours, Landon had it down...thanks Cousin David!!

Ashley's other cousin, Rosemary and her husband, live in a small town just down the mountain from Vail and they were able to hook a cousin up! They got the boys great deals on ski passes and ski equipment. They own a cute little shop with ski apparel and equipment and offer fly fishing excursions and tours during the off season. If your ever in vail, check out, Minturn Anglers, in the small town of Minturn.



Landon has a small crush on his cousin Rosemary! :)




Rosemary's brother, Tim, Ashley's other cousin, had already planned a trip to visit his sister so it all worked out that a bunch of cousins were able to enjoy a ski trip together.



Landon (and David) pretty much dictated every day with skiing. I am pretty sure ash could have given up a day, but not a chance. Landon did not want to give it up. On one of the days he just passed out from exhaustion at the restaurant table during lunch! :)









Does it surpise me that Landon loved it? Not a bit

Does it surprise me that he picked it up almost immediatly? Nope

Was I shocked to hear he was keeping up with his dad and cousins on the blue slopes? Maybe a little bit

Was I shocked to know he even went on a black diamond slope? Ummm, YEAH, you got me there!

Even though I didn't get to go on my own Christmas gift trip (can you tell I am still not completely over it? :) ) I am so glad Landon got to have the experience. He and Ash had a blast and I know its a trip that they will never forget.











Although, I think training for the winter olympics is downright impossible in Alabama, perhaps I will be showing these pictures to the press 10 years down the road at the 2022 Winter Olympics!? :)

Fab Fabrics

I have just found a new brand of fabric that I am in love with. Riley Blake designs are cute, colorful, whimisicle prints that are intended for quilters but you can bet you will see these in our Fall line. Although, they sell exclusively wholesale, you can go to their website for a list of online retailers. And, once you get some of this fabric you can visit one of my favorite blogs here for plenty of ideas on what to do with it! Enjoy!

Birthday Boy

Happy 7th Birthday to my sweet boy! It is hard to believe that seven years ago, Landon entered our lives. Although, he was quite the surprise, he has blessed our lives more than we could have ever imagined. He was the easiest, sweetest baby, never cried, and made and continues to make each day with that smile of his.

He has a sweet gentle nature, is eager to please but strong willed and always has a smile on that gorgeous face.





His toy of choice is any ball he can find. He is a feirce competitor and a natural athlete.







He is the most loving son






and the best big brother in the world.









He is the apple of my eye and the sunshine in my life. I thank God each and every day for this precious life he gave me. Landon has blessed me beyond belief and I love this little one with everything I have.



Happy 7th Birthday Landon! I love you more than you know!! XOXO

Snowday Birthday

Okay, I am a week late posting this, but I just can't pass it up. I celebrated my birthday last Friday with a snowday. It is such a rare event for it to snow in Alabama, but even more unusual for it to stick, and then to have enough snow stick to play in is unheard off. But never say never. After days of warning from the weathermen, we saw the first flakes fall. And they continued to fall for most of the day and blanketed everything in the fluffy white stuff.



Landon had a half day at school and Ash had a half day of work. So, the minute everyone got home, we bundled up and headed outside. Ash and Landon have a boys ski trip coming up so the two of them had all the gear they needed; ski bibs, gortex jackets, wasterproof gloves, snow boots, hats, etc.



I had enough to get by with. But poor Lucy, we had to scrounge and make due with the "winter" clothes she has. She was so bundled up with layers, she could barely move. But that didn't stop her.







And Landon was full force until the sun set that night.








Did I mention, Ashley had as much fun as anyone!!??






The sunset that evening was breathtaking. (the pciture doesn't do it justice)




That day and night everything seemed absolutely perfect in my little world.







And though, we had a great weekend playing in the snow and enjoying Valentines Day, I cannot wait for Spring and its warmer weather to get here. I do believe the weather channel is calling for 60 degrees this weekend...here's to hoping!!!