Do You Stamp?

I did it. I became a Stampin' Up!® independent demonstrator. This may be a silly venture for me, and I might just end up buying lots of stuff myself for my hobby. But I'll certainly have fun doing it. I've fallen in love with lots of the products, and I'm pretty sure anyone who likes stamping, scrapbooking, or cardmaking will feel the same way.

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What a Whirlwind

Pat arrived home. He managed to beg his way onto the earlier buses. We arrived to pick him up that Friday morning, and Ryan was completely over the moon when he saw his Daddy. Unfortunately we ended up waiting almost three hours in the car for Pat to be ready to come home. (not fun!)

Pat also came bearing "news". With the Army news isn't so much news until it happens, until then it is just an idea of what may happen. Anyways, Pat's news is that he may be going with the ADVON party for the deployment, which for the non-military it means he'll be going a month earlier than we originally thought. As always with the Army there is the possibility that the time frame we are planning on could change too. I am just currently crossing my fingers that we are still able to go on our vacation to Atlanta as we have planned.

Saturday we went to the Zoo with the boys. Ryan really liked it. He insisted that he walk the entire time, which made him a very slow and tired boy by the end. The things that amazed Ryan the most at the zoo, however, were sticks on the trails and the water in the ponds and streams. I'm thinking he may really love the aquarium in Atlanta since the water fascinated him so much.

It seems we've been really busy these past few days. We've started working on the "to do before deployment" list. I won't bore you with the details, but there is a lot to do.

The other highlight of the weekend is that we started Sean on baby food. I made some butternut squash, and I think he is rather happy to start solid foods.

And my last bit of excitement came yesterday when I couldn't resist buying this at hobby lobby with my 40% off coupon.

Yes, it is a Cuttlebug (machine used for embossing). I cannot wait to play with it, when I get a free moment.

Let's Play Ball and More

Yes, these toll house cookie bars look yummy, but they mean Pat is coming home from JRTC soon. (yay!) The FRG is doing a fundraiser and selling snacks while the Soldiers unload all their gear. Of course I wanted to help, and I couldn't resist an opportunity to cut the cute little American flag dog tags. I had fun making the cookies this morning with Ryan. It was his first baking experience.

BUT in true Pat fashion, I got a text last night at four minutes till 1:00 a.m. saying something along the lines of "Sorry baby, I won't be on the first set of buses like I thought, so I won't be home until more like o'dark thirty!" Great...add another night alone. There is still hope that he'll be able to get on those earlier buses, but I'm not holding my breath.

Yesterday I took Ryan for a walk in his wagon. Sean wasn't so fond of his seat. And see, you even get to see a picture of me ;)
Sean again in his front row seat. And there I am again ;)
After the walk Sean got to chill out in his bouncy seat in our driveway. He thought this seat was way more comfortable. Look at what a cutie he is!
While Sean chilled out, Ryan played some t-ball. He is so adorable trying to hit the ball. He had tons of fun too!