Sunday, November 20, 2011

Kelley Colds and Mr. Smiles

I have to admit, 

I am sick sick sick of colds! 

We just can't seem to shake this latest cold and it has made the rounds all the way down to poor Clayton.  Still...he is still his charming old self: Mr. Smiles. 

Here he is after falling asleep while Gracelynn played in the toyroom. ;)



Gracelynn has been eating me out of house and home lately. Everything reminds her of food! And now that Heath has been taking advantage of the new weight room at the school (since it's finally all finished), he comes home ravenous and raids whatever hasn't been touched by Gracelynn. 

I just can't keep up!

On a fun note, I finally finished the new "design" on my blog. I don't want to see any HTML for the rest of the month, but I did get it fixed up. I'm so excited with all the ideas I have swirling around in my head for Christmas gifts...family beware! :D

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Uncle Ann-doo

It's been a busy week here in the Kelley house. It's been just warm enough to go on some long walks, so Gracelynn, Clayton, and I just gear up, troop out, and walk. 

That and my cupboard basically ran out of everything this week...definitely makes the week so crazier when I can't figure out what to cook because I have no food. Although...note to self: never attempt grocery shopping on the weekends until the holiday season is over. I went on Saturday and came home absolutely exhausted. People were EVERYwhere. Bumping, grumbling about lines, fast walking...it was a rat race (and it's not even Black Friday).

I made a trip to the thrift store today for fun and Gracelynn found a new tractor/wagon/animal set and they gave it to me for .50 cents! Lol...they even held back a huge bag of yarn knowing I'd be in sooner or later. :) What nice folks.

Since coming home and washing the new toys, Gracelynn has been driving her tractor around the house and telling me how Uncle "Ann-doo" (Andrew) is the farmer and he drives the "tractor". Funny, the little toy looks nothing like my brother...but who can argue with an almost two year old? :)

(sorry about the pink line...uploading went awry and I couldn't fix it)

Clayton, on the other hand, will not stop growing, moving, and talking. :) He is just the happiest baby...that is, unless he's hungry. Nine hour night lately, which I am loving, but we're having a bit of trouble keeping him dry in the night. Guess that's a boy for you. Oh well. 

He's not overly fond of tummy-time because he can't always see what's going on. I fixed that by putting him on the boppi - it helps for a little bit anyway. 


That's all for now. It's quiet in the house. Gracelynn is asleep for the night, Clayton is sleeping, and Heath is reading...best enjoy this while I can! :) Oh! Made a really neat wreath today - check it out here tomorrow morning if you don't get the email updates. 

Blessings and love,
the Kelleys

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Part of Our Blog is MOVING

Hi Everyone!

It's been awhile, I know. We just kept catching cold after cold and feeling rugged. Everyone but me is healthy now. :( But! There are a few new updates for you all...
1) My dear husband tilled up the entire front yard and I planted about 200 flower bulbs!





2) The craft/recipe/DIY section of this blog is MOVING! 

When I first started this blog, it was about our family...especially with the addition of Gracelynn and Clayton, I want to be able to keep it mainly about our family. :) So, I've created a website where I can totally unleash my "creative energy" and get my "mom-therapy" (which, by my definition is my creativity-fix) online. It will also be linked to my Etsy site.


Same rules apply: enter your email address in the subscription box on the right side, verify your subscription by opening the email that will arrive in your inbox immediately after you sign up. Click on the link and you'll receive updates every time I post. 

As an early perk for family and friends, via my facebook page/website, the first 50 subscribers to the new blog will be entered in a gift giveaway. :) This won't be public on facebook until this weekend. 

And for fun...here is what Gracelynn was up to today:


(Yes, that's leftover cookie on her face!)



Much love and blessings to you all!