Paper Snowflakes + More Templates

{Utah Snow}

There's nothing like hearing your 6 year old say,

"Mom, I might have made a mess."

I have to admit I was bit relieved when I walked over and only saw approx 100 million paper clippings... 

The transformation of every 81/2" X 11" sheet of paper in the house into snow was mind boggling.  I'm pretty sure Ethan would give any paper snowflake-making elf a run for his money.   Even Buddy.

I had no idea it was in him.  When I asked him where he learned how to make these amazing flakes of snow he said, "Trey taught me."  Trey is his 6 year old cousin who lives in Oregon.  And although he may not remember teaching Ethan, the skill was definitely learned.

My "job" {according to my little boss man} was to put the thread onto the snowflakes so they would hang just right when I taped them to the ceiling. 

And oh what fun! Aren't they so great?  I bet it makes you want to grab some scissors!  I'm thinking he ought to put a few into his Etsy shop "SticksandThings" and start selling a little Utah snow.  I mean really, who doesn't want a white Christmas?:)

{Templates "The Holidays": Part 2}
In my quest to find the perfect template for our family's little greeting postcards, I've been having a little fun creating.  And since I just made these sweet templates, I figured I might as well share them with you!

{And Just like the 1st Set I can add your picture{s} into the template if you'd like {$5}, or if you have photoshop you can buy all 3 {$5} and add your pictures yourself.}

If you want to learn more about the photo POSTCARDS or see my 1st set of templates click here.

If you'd like me to make your photo postcard just click here! Then you'll need to email me and let me know which option you'd like, and also send me the jpg photo you'd like me to use. 

Now, here you go! I'm calling Set 2: "The Holidays".

{Option D} Happy Holidays!

{Option E} The Nativity

{Option F} Holiday Wishes

Yeah, and after all that I still don't know which one we'll use!  Hopefully you're having better luck with your cards!:

SticksandThings

{Sweet Littles}

Could they be any cuter?!

All it takes is a few little acorn hats that have fallen off the tree by the bus stop...

and a few felted wool balls made in Nepal.   Welcome Fall.

I'm totally diggin' these.
{Thanks for the sweet balls & the fun idea Jenn!}


{SticksandThings}
Want a few of those cutie acorns or a bunch of sticks to create with? 

Your dream has come true.

In between his games of chase with his "favorite" girl at school and playing Star Wars on the Wii, he has found time to collect.  My little business man.

Yes, not only acorns, but sticks.  Want some? You betcha.
Etsy never saw this kid comin.   http://www.sticksandthings.etsy.com/

Now go get creative!

OCP, Favorite Girl, & Mocking-Gigi

{Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes}

Do you remember that one thing your mom used to make for breakfast that you just LOVED? 

I couldn't get enough of those Dutch Babies (aka German Pancakes).  Sitting {and most likely fighting with} my starving sibling as we sat waiting for them to come out of the oven...what a memory.  Ahhh.

Well, I think I might know what my boys may be talking about one day. 

Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes.

The fact that the word "cookie" is in the title should give you just a little clue as to how yummy these bad boys really are.  Darn that Rachel Ray.  And curse that Pioneer Woman while I'm at it.  I wonder if they've factor them into the obesity problem in the US. 

You can get the printable recipe for these gems here at the Food Network website.  I promise you won't be disappointed.  And just so you know, the recipe called for raisins, but I didn't have any...so I improvised with chocolate chips.  Ah, curse me too.

{Favorite Girl}

I also remember so long ago--back during the summertime--I had a little boy.  Everytime caught one of these wishing flowers he always asked for one thing: To be able to fly.

{For those who may have read this next little experience on Facebook, forgive me for repeating it.  I've got to blog about it so it ends up in our family blog book at the end of the year!}

Approx day 9 of Kindergarten:

Me: "How was your day? Did you make any new friends?"

Ethan: "It was great!  There is a girl that sits behind that is really nice."

Me: "What is her name?"   Ethan:  " I don't know."

Afterschool on Day 12:

Ethan: "Mom, I told my favorite girl that sits behind that I love her."

Me: "Really? What did she say?"

Ethan: " She said: I know. You always stare at me."

Me:" What is her name?"   Ethan: " I don't know."

Picking up Ethan-Day 13:

Ethan:" Mom, I know my favorite girl's name!! Its Kaylee!"

Me: "Good! Which one is she?"  We looked around and I thought he pointed to this girl who looked really sweet and must of had a great personality.  But then there she was...this dark hair, dark eyed gal fixing her cute pink headband in her hair.   I get it Ethan.

Later that day...about once an hour:

Ethan: "Mom, what's my favorite girls name again?"

Me: "Kaylee."

Ethan: "Oh, right."

Last Friday...Day 15

Ethan: " Mom, I ran with my favorite girl today. She is as fast as my "super run".

The rest is to be continued! I can't wait to go and volunteer in Ethan's classroom tomorrow!;) I'll let you know how it goes!

{Mocking-Gigi}

And I thought you might like this.  My niece is a 6th grader...her 1st year of middle school.  Last week she told me that she was going to run for SBO. {Student Body Officer...we called is ASB...Associated Student Body...but whatever...you know what I'm talking about.}

I told her she needed to get a theme that would stand out.  This is what we came up with.  Some of you may appreciate this...

We thought it would be fun to play on the "hit the target", "I'll fight for you", etc.

How fun.  I hope she wins!

And by the way, I may be in the minority...but I liked the way Mockingjay ended.:)

{Yum}

And now let's get back on track.  Food. 

If you try this recipe you'll have to let me know how it turns out! 

And I had to post this picture with Ethan sticking a huge bite in his little mouth.  A memory in the making?

XOXO-Toad

Once there was a snowman...and his maker

Once there was a snowman...but before he could exist he needed a determined snowman maker.

This little snowman maker was encouraged by his grandfather who is very wise and experienced in the snow. They both knew that the snow was just right for making a really great snowman and couldn't pass up the opportunity. So, out came the shovels!

Now, this snow was very wet and heavy...so they packed it in a garbage can and tipped it over to make a nice big snowbody.


Every aspect of this snowman was taken very seriously.


And several discussions by the "makers" took place throughout this process...


But in the end there were 3 happy guys...Will, Ethan,


and Mr. Snowman!!


However, this little creator was not satisfied with just a snowman...he had to make a snow angel too!


And he liked it.


And he was happy. {And his mom loves this picture.}


The End.