Let's get crafty. . .

A few days ago we made these leaves from Ramblings of a Crazy Women. I think they turned out great!

Today, the boys had a day out to the movies and dinner for Mr. P's birthday and I asked Miss A what she wanted to do and she said "Let's get crafty" So, we made cookies. . .
made pumpkins. . .
stamped ghosts with our cookie cutters. . .

and made these cool Pixo necklaces I found at Target. . .

and very long and fun filled day of activities.

Birthday Celebrations

This weekend we tackled 2 birthday parties. On Saturday we had Mr P's 3rd birthday and he requested a "digger" cake.

On Sunday we celebrated my nephew's birthday and Mr P together. My sister baked this awesome cake to incorporate the 2 birthdays.

On the road again. . .

This past weekend we hit the road (another 6+ hour trip - ugh) to my sister-in-laws wedding. Both the kids were in the wedding. Everything turned out wonderful (after a little bribing!)

This week was my nephews birthday. I thought I would make up a pillowcase for the special birthday boy. He is having a "Thomas" birthday. I have had this fabric laying around.

This coming weekend is our last event of the year, Applefest. It is one of my favorites. I love the fall festivals. I am also so glad it is the end!

Paper Plate Apples

We decided to make some apples on Miss A's day off of school yesterday. I saw the idea on Preschool Playbook. For our apple I sent Miss A out to find a stick and a leaf. She did probably 90% of the projet herself and did a great job!

We've been busy. . .

The school year finally started for us today. I am happy to get back on a schedule. It has been a busy summer with our business and I am glad it is almost over and we can start relaxing! We just got back from a little trip across the state. We hit up Hershey, Sesame Place, Philly, and the Lancaster area. It was a nice trip - but long drive with the wee ones.

In other news. . . we are expecting baby # 3 in the beginning of March so it has been several months of tired and not feeling great. But I am now getting some energy back and hope to start some more projects.

I made this pillowcase for a friend who loves to keep us entertained with all his Sesame Street stuff animals - I hope he liked it!

Wagon Trails

Monday we met with family at Wagon Trails, in Vienna, OH. You can take a safari ride through the property and get up close with lots of different animals - zebras, ostriches, elk, deer, water buffalo, camels, donkeys and more. . .

They give you a bucket of feed and the animals come right up and eat out of it - watch out the ostrich likes fingers!

The kids are still talking about how much fun they had!

Grape Salad

This is one of those recipes that every time I make it for a party/picnic everyone wants the recipe. Now I can just tell them to check here.

Grape Salad

8 oz cream cheese
8 oz sour cream
1 TB vanilla

Mix together. I have used light/no fat and see no problem in doing so.

Mix with
4lbs red grapes, washed, dried

Then, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3 full sized butterfingers that are chopped finely

Place grape mixture in a wide bowl and then sprinkle the Butterfingers topping on top.

Refrigerate and enjoy the same day.

This does make a lot. It is a good amount for a picnic but once you make it you can cut it down to a family serving.

Enjoy!