I pinned it... I did it... Does it work ?

I really love pinterest.com :) you can learn a lot of cool thing, see a lot of cool projects and recipes and DIY everything :)
This morning I tried one of my pins
- getting white toenails
You put a mixture of baking soda and peroxide on your nails for 5 mins then rinse off
I put a picture of my toes with the paste sitting- I even left it on longer for good measure.
Did it work??
NO- there is no "after" picture because I don't want to post an ugly picture of my feet but my nails look exactly the same as before I put the paste on
This is a project I think you can skip :)

Next book off the nightstand and in my hands...

Bring up Boys
Already in love with this book. I have already laughed out loud and said "oh boy!!" love the quote I highlighted - keep them alive :) can I get an Amen from other moms of boys!!

12 month visit

4 immunizations, toe prick, blood drawn from arm and one TB test ... a 12 month visit for little man after living in China = tears, Tylenol and lots of loving from Mommy!! But after it all he still had some goofiness :)

He is doing great in height, weight and growth.
Words he can say - mama, dada, bear bear and no no :)
I asked the doctor "is there anything I can do to help him have some 'still' time ... I mean he is go go all the time"
Much to my delight she said "nope - he's a boy. It's normal."

Love him more and more. So thankful for his energy, smiles and pure silliness :)

Brisk morning

Love love love the fall weather this morning!!
We left all of our cool weather clothes in China mostly because they were stretched and "China-fide"
So I'm keeping warm this morning with a cup of Good Earth :)

Ready for Fall

About this time of year I start longing for fall- cooler weather, leaves changing colors, pumpkins, the State Fair etc... The list literally could go on and on!
This morning, I am enhancing my longing by burning a "sugar pumpkin" candle and drinking a homemade vanilla cinnamon latte (really its just coffee with vanilla creamer and cinnamon sprinkled on top but I am using my imagination ;)

What is your favorite part of fall?

Newest Thomas

Meet Barker :)
We don't want a real live puppy but we LOVE this stuffed one that we made for P at Build a Bear. We let him pick out his own animal. It was immediate fascination between this little chocolate lab and P. He grabbed it and bit the nose (we knew he was a winner)
Inside Barker's stuffed body is two little hearts- one from Wes and one from me - we both "wished" (rather prayed) separately. Later I asked Wes what he "wished" for ... it was the same as me- that little Parker to have a heart that serves the Lord :)
Welcome Barker!!

Family night Friday

Tonight we had the honor of eating dinner with our good friends - the Walters. It was so much fun to catch up, see how big the kids are and watch them play after dinner! P was right in the mix of playing- trying to keep up with the big kiddos :)