Thursday, July 24, 2008

Random Post Friday

Sorry, I didn't have time to put together the greatest post for today, because yesterday we were doing this..........


We teach the children in our family how to drive wave runners at an early age :)
(My daughter and cute little niece)


He really did had fun, he was embarrassed I took a picture of him with his face covered w/chocolate.
Ha, you actually thought I'd show a picture of myself in a swimsuit. Yea right, If I did that you'd never come back!



I made a carrot cake for my hubby's birthday. I decided to share the recipe with you all. Don't let my mom know though because she had to do some heavy bartering to get this recipe from a neighbor that owned a little bakery shop. It is seriously the best cake.


Can you tell I've used this recipe a lot? Like a dork, I took pictures of the whole making it process, but forgot to take a picture of the finished product. One quick tip though, I don't have a food processor so it's way easier just to use these pre shredded carrots from the grocery store. It takes one whole bag.


Now just some random pictures from this week.



So this is what happens when I try blogging when the kids are not yet down for naps. Yea, wont be doing that again any time soon.



Since the kids are out of school, my daughter has been doing her own hair (she's only 6). She was so proud of this little hair do, she wanted me to take a picture.




Now just a couple photos for inspiration.........

Another family tree made by my super talented sister n' law, someday I'll get my act together and do a tutorial on this since a couple of you asked.

Have you ever heard of quilling? It's the art of rolling paper. My sister n' law made this too, I've always admired how intricate it was. You'll have to click on the picture to get a better view.


Ok, I'm going to bed now. Sorry if there are lots of typo's it's late! Have a great weekend and I'll see ya on Monday, maybe Saturday if I have time.



24 comments:

Rachel Berry said...

I love random pictures! As much as I love all the decor inspiration there is just something about everyday "stuff" that makes me feel like I'm not alone in this boat that we moms are rowing! You gottal love kids.

:)Rachel

Oh and I will be trying that carrot cake for sure! I promise I won't tell your mom!! :):)

Sherri said...

Fun post!!!

Sarah said...

Carrot cake is my husband's favorite, so that recipe will come in handy! Thanks for sharing it. We have some recipes that are under lock and key too! Have a great weekend.

Gettysburg Homestead said...

Oh your kids are just darling! Thanks for the recipe. I have to make a choclate cake today for my son birthday. Yep of course it's out of a box too. I can't make anything from scratch! LOL

Mary

Kristi said...

I love your posts! And, I'm ready to learn how to make the family tree!

Trixi said...

It looks like you had a great day. Thanks for the recipe. I will have to try it!!! As for the quilling, I have a good friend who does that and it is very intricate and time consuming. Yours is beautiful.
Blessings~~

Unknown said...

I'm loving that he cried cause you took a picture of a dirty face...that's precious.

Aubrey said...

M did a good job on her hair. I'm impressed!

Michelle said...

those are great pictures...are those wave runners fun for the pool...my son wants one but I wasn't sure how they worked and for what ages...

Happy Birthday to your husband....

Our Complete Family said...

I found your blog while 'surfing' from Jeni's today! What a fun entry you have! Looks like you guys are lovin' summertime, too! And the cake recipe? I will have to try that one out! I need to put a recipe on my blog to share now!!! Happy almost the weekend to you! Les

Unknown said...

I am sooo sorry...I swear I thought I had emailed you about the cards...Yes I got them and have already used 2 of them...They are great...Thanks for coordinating it.

V and Co. said...

hahaha! katie did the same thing last night! i gave her a bath and then i had kyle screaming bloody murder that katie was back in there with him...she was all dried off and in brand new pjs and in the bath tub...again...

Melissa said...

Okay, I'm laughing because I have totally neglected my kids to blog. Bad mommy (I'm referring to me, not you, though:)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Jeni said...

I would love a tutorial on the family tree. Cute pics on this post. I love where you little guy ended up in the tub! That little old lady who made your hubby that afghan must have thought the world of that young man to do that.

Scrapper Mom said...

Thanks for stopping by today. I love the bathtub picture. Priceless.

Becky said...

Yummo on the carrot cake! It is my daughter's favorite. Wish I had time to make it for her this weekend while she is home, but we have a wedding to attend. Bummer!
I loved all your random pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Trixi said...

Thank you for your great suggestions on my kitchen. I went back and looked at your cabinets and they are sooo beautiful. I wish I could pull off black in my easy bake kitchen. However, it would look like a cave.LOL Although, when we remodel and extend I may do black.
Blessings~~

Scrapper Mom said...

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Laura said...

Okay, I am such a dork! I had to look twice because I thought you had a waverunner in the pool! Looks like you had a fun time! I love the family tree idea, cannot wait to you post instructions!

Hope you have a good weekend!

Laura :)

Ruth said...
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Ruth said...

Hey, I hope you are feeling better. I also hope that your family doesn't get this or it will be like when everyone had the flu. Its fine that you shared my carrot cake recipe. Anyone that tries it will never buy one again. Its easy as heck and better than any other I've tried. Well, take care, keep bloging, I love to look at it. Mom

Sarah said...

Hope you are having a good Sunday! I have a gift on my blog for you.

Cami said...

Hi! I love the family tree. I remember seeing it at your SIL during the parade of homes. I have always wanted to make one. Do you have any advise or tricks to share? Where did you find a branch like that? How did you get it so flat?
Hey, I have been wanting to blog the pattern for the purse card holder. Check in on my blog in a week or so. I will post it just for you :)
Cami

Unknown said...

Oh... I love it! Hey we have the same table lol...

Sooo soo so fun!

Hope life is treating you beautifully... miss you roomie!