Martha's Button Wreath Ornament

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I fancy myself "crafty" without having
any real creativity. My secret-
I'm a big copy-cat!
I acquired this habit while teaching.
"Beg, barrow, or steal"
any true teacher's motto.
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This evening my project: home made button ornaments.
Thank you Martha.
Who knew buttons
could look so chic?
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If you would like your buttons to be chic too
click here for directions.

I'm back

I'm sorry it's been so long since I've posted.

I promise we enjoyed Halloween, Thanksgiving, and
a million moments in between, I just haven't blogged.
Read the post below to formulate your own reasons why...

Slow leak...

Kent and I are bad at secrets.
For most of you this is not big news.
So it shouldn't come as a surprise that this secret
has slowly been leaking out over the last couple of weeks:

We are PREGNANT!
Baby Howe is due to arrive May 27th, 2008.
That makes me 15 weeks prego and happy to be
entering into my second trimester.

The polls are open do you think this baby is-
blue or pink?
Cast your vote now.

Boy oh boy

You're Invited to relive the baby shower
I co hosted. RSVP-Not required.


Here's a peek at the invitations I made.

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Here are the guests of honor.
Kim and Shari

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Since they are both having their 3rd boy
we kept it informal and celebrated at:

Corner Bakery
(yum)

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Here are the highlights

banana bread cupcakes

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Beautiful Gifts
Diaper Cake created by Tori

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Great friends


Thanks for co hosting the party with me Tori.
I had a blast, hope you did too!

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Good luck ladies. We can't wait to meet your boys!

Nursery (at last)

Sunday was Jack's first official day of NURSERY!
Thank you Sister Johnson, Sister Merrill, and Sister Hafen.
I have never enjoyed Sunday School so much.
P.S.-Jack loved the star.

Happy 18 Months

A quick history:

April 18, 2006
Happy Birthday Jack!

October 18, 2007
6 months old!

April 18, 2007
One year old!

October 18(ish), 2007
18 months old!

Jack it's hard to believe that you
are 18 months old already!
We guess the old adage is true-
"Time flies when you're having fun."
Here's to a life time of fun big boy.
We love you, Mama & Dada

P is for Pumpkins

Last week we trekked out to Faulkner Farm

Pumpkin Patch for a new Howe family tradition-

"Pickin' Punkins!"

This patch has sentimental value since I can remember

coming here when I was tiny. We had a great time

checking out all the different kinds of

pumpkins, looking at barnyard animals, admiring an antique truck,

stopping to smell the (sun)flowers, and taking lots of photos.

Happy Fall!

Happiness is...

Playing at the park until I'm done.
(Priceless)

Mommy Intuition

You know it's bedtime when:

'Nough said!

The Big Show

Check out this crazy new shirt Jack has:



It totally reminded me of the "gun shows" one
sassy roommate used to flash around our house.

(You know I'm talking about you SMN!)

I tried to snap a picture of Jack
doing his muscle man pose, but
he wasn't havin' it...