My Hat

I found this khaki hat in my closet...Oops still had the tag on it! I have no idea how that happened...lol! It looked stiff and boring so I made it look OLD!! I beat it up and added a much needs fluff...my pretty flower!! What do you think??

I can't wait to wear it!! I love when I have something different from everyone else...can't find this one at target! =)

Blessed

When I got out of the shower yesterday I had a very special meal waiting for me...Evan (my youngest) prepared it for me! I just love how sweet and thoughtful my kids are...

Thanks Evan it was soooo yummy! Olive oil and all....lol!!

Hummmm......

I am really liking this dress!! I've got a big birthday coming up...maybe I should go somewhere fun, just so I could wear this dress?!?! Oh, wait I need to make it first...lol!! I've got the pattern....need to find the right fabric and gear myself up for the challenge! =)

Teacher Apprectiation Week

The week of May 3rd is national Teacher Appreciation Week. My son has the best teacher and I love the opportunity to thank her. My oldest son has a team of teachers that help him through the day. Here are some fun little thing to get your mind turning....

* "You are out of this world" tag attached to a Milky Way or Mars candy bar
* "You deserve an extra payday!" tag attached to a Payday candy bar
* "There is no 'sub'stitute for you!" tag attached to a gift card for the local sub shop
* "You are 'extra' special" tag with a pack of Extra Gum
* "Thanks for helping Hayden 'bloom'" tag with a bouquet of flowers
* "We appreciate the 'mounds' of work you do!" tag attached to a Mounds candy bar
* "Thanks for giving Hayden a hand" tag with hand lotion
* "Thanks a 'latte'!" tag with a gift card from local coffee shop, special coffees or travel mug
* "You are 'souper'! - soup mix, custom decorated soup bowls or homemade soup
* "Thanks for holding everything together" tag with fun paper clips
* "Just a note to say you are special" custom made note pads , purchased notepads or post it notes
* "You are a 'treasure' tag with Treasures candy
* "You really measure up" tag with a cool ruler, yardstick or measuring tape
* "You are 'sum'body special" tag with a calculator or math game for the class
* "You are the apple of our eye" with a basket of apples (construction paper leaves with nice sayings---A+ teacher, you're special etc. can be hot glued to the stems)
* "You are 'tea'rrific!" tag with a selection of teas
* "You deserve a 'break' today! Thanks for your hard work" tag with a Fast-Break candy bar or Starbucks gift certificates
* "You are a smart cookie" tag with homemade cookies
* "Thanks for a 'picture' perfect year" tag with movie coupons or nice picture frame
* "Thanks for making our school year bright" tag with a package of highlighters
* "Thanks for helping Hayden grow" tag with flower seeds
* "You are o'fish'ally the best!" tag attached to Goldfish Crackers
* "Thanks for lighting the way" or "You light up our world" with a flashlight or nice candle
* "We are your biggest 'fan'!"with a cute desk fan, hand held fan or paper fan.
* "Thanks for the 'time' you spend with Hayden" tag on a cute clock, fun watch or pretty appointment book
* "We are fortunate to have you!" tag with a Chinese take out box filled with fortune cookies
* "You have been a 'bright' spot in our year!" tag with a package of highlighters
* "You are a joy!" tag attached to an Almond Joy candy bar
* "Thanks for giving Hayden a hand!" tag attached to work or garden gloves filled with candy
* "You have been just 'write' for Hayden!" package of nice pencils or pens in a case or container
* "You rock!" tag with pop rocks, rock candy, Rock Star soft drink or painted rock for a paperweight
* "You have been 'key' to Hayden's success!" tag attached to a key ring, maybe a pretty handmade beaded one
* "We are 'nuts' about you!" tag attached to some nuts
* "You 'float' above the rest" tag attached to a balloon or a fun pool float for the summer
* "You are worth more than a 100 grand to Hadyen!" tag attached to a 100 Grand candy bar
* "You 'mint' so much to us this year" tag attached to some mints
* "You were 'mint' to be a teacher!" tag attached to some mints
* "Here is a 'pat' on the back for doing such a great job!" tag attached to a gift certificate for a massage
* "You are an 'amazing' teacher" tag attached to an Amazing candy bar


Do you have any ideas that you have used to thank your children's teachers? I would love to hear about them!

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.

~Cynthia Ozick

Knot my Dress!

Here is my version of a knot dress!! YEAH!!!! Finally spring weather = cute dresses!!!

Isn't this darling for a little cutie!!

$25