Crime busta'

{We {heart} Moms}

Mothers. Where do we start?

It was great and inspiring to read all of your comments in the Girlfriend Apron post about the women you admire. I'm so grateful for great women--especially mothers.

I'm also grateful for these little guys. Afterall, I wouldn't be called mother without them!

Today at church I heard a quote by the man who actually started the FBI. I thought it was great...

J. Edgar Hoover, "The cure for crime is not in the electric chair, but in the high chair."

I was also reminded how important it is to live in the present so that you don't miss out on helping, teaching, nurturing, and loving your kids. And speaking of the "present"--we've been out with the cows lately.

Ethan would take a pet cow anyday...

Ethan also gave me this cute card for Mother's Day & more hugs and kisses than I can count. He also said, "Has anyone told you that you're the best mother ever?" I love that kid!

Aidan also made my day special. Not only did he make this card in Nursery, but he slept through the night last night and actually stayed in Nursery for the entire time at church! A Mother's Day miracle.

{Mama Cow} And now, on a sad note. Remember the super-prego cow that I talked about in my last post? Well, as of Friday evening she was a mother.

Ethan just loved this cute little calf!

Unfortunately the calf was born breach and had some complications...

Ethan wanted so desperately to help this poor baby. He probably would have been out there all day trying to get it to stand, walk, and drink from a bottle if we would have let him.

When we came home from church this afternoon the poor little guy had passed away. With tears streaming down his litttle freckled face Ethan asked if we could give it a blessing to come back to life. We hugged and talked about it for a while. Life really is so precious.

I hope whether you have kids or not that you had a good day! Oh! And the winner of the Girlfriend Apron according to Random.org is comment #11---Joylyn! This was what she said in her comment about the inspiring woman in her life:

"My mom because she has the greatest laugh and always makes everyone else laugh too."

Well, congrats Joylyn. Be sure to email me with your shipping address! {toadstreasures@gmail.com}

XOXO Over and out!

Mini-Mitts are COOL

{What is Cool?}

You know when you think something is really great and that everyone will think so too? That happens to me quite often...but what I'm finding out is that I may not be as cool as I think.:) {Yes, Tanya--this post stems from the conversation we just had.}

My jaw is still dropped that so many people have downloaded my "Trey Owl Pattern"--last time I checked it was almost 700. Whoa. I know. I can't even imagine 700 stuffed owls let alone think of the great crafters who made them! {I'd love to see them though--how fun would that be!} And I thought it was cute, but I didn't realize that it would be so cool! Hmmm.

And now here's my last post-- the mini-mitts. I thought they were totally "awesome".:) I realize that I can't judge my mitts by the number of people who liked them enough to leave a comment, but I thought they were so cool! Ahhh. I guess I may need a cool coach after all...

Bless the 8 of you who left a sweet comment about the Mini-Mitts. I think you guys are totally cool. If I had the time I would love make you each a set of mini-mitts. Really, I would.

But for now I must annouce the lucky gal who won a set of mitts!

{Tania wins!}

Yes, Random.org picked Tania over at SuperQT on the Hill as our winner! I just went and checked out her blog and became a follower! She just started her blog and I think its off to a great start--she's having a cute giveaway to celebrate her new beginning so you should stop by if you get the chance. Congrats Tania!

{"The Girlfriend" Reversible Apron}

And yes, the final product of my Mother's Day Trifecta will be coming VERY soon. And yes, I think its cool.;) And yes, I'll explain the name when I post the tutorial.:)

Oh...and the boys say Hi!



love ya later!