Monday, June 15, 2009

Name That Cria

These are our 2 female alpacas. The white one is Olympia and the darker one is Connie. They are both pregnant and due this summer and I haven't a clue what to name the crias (babies). So I am opening it up for suggestions. Connie is due on the 14th of July and Olympia is due on the 18th of August.

Connie has been bred to Principe Dorato "The Prince".

And Olympia is bred to Santana.

We are very excited to see these new little alpacas - 11 months is a long time to wait! So, help us out and give us some name ideas. Oh, and hopefully after they are born we will be able to have an open house for anyone that wants to come see them.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Father's Day Gift Guide

June 21st is creeping up on us and will be here sooner than you think! I have compiled a list of great ideas for your consideration this year!!

Waste Not Recycled Art makes these great letter blocks. They are hand painted wooden blocks created with your digital photos.


For the more sentimental father you could get a hand stamped dog tag necklace with the names and birth dates of your kiddos from Creations by KJ


For those of you who are feeling really creative and crafty I found a slew of diy projects the little ones can help you with.
Photojojo offers this great idea.
A picture frame made from dad's favorite board game. Scrabble, Monopoly, Risk, whatever it is it looks easy enough to do!

Crafts Kaboose shows you how to make a picture frame by gluing nuts to a picture frame. You could get as creative as you want. Why stop at the nuts? You could use washers, bolts, screws, nails - you decided!

Maybe you are more of a traditional gift giver. Then The Purl Bee has the perfect gift to make for dad. Pick a fabric in his favorite color or go crazy and make him a tie with a novalty pattern. Whatever you choose he will love especially since it was made with love!

If you have a litte extra time and Dad has an appreciation for the unique then you could copy Jan Van Holleben’s Dreams of Flying project and take pictures of the kids doing karate, flying, or diving for buried treasure. Even if you aren't going to try this idea you should check out the pictures - very creative!

Also Snapfish is offering 20% off on father's day gifts by entering DADSDAY09 in the coupon section at check out.

Happy shopping or diy-ing!!! I'm still not sure just what the boys and I are doing for Adam. If you have any other great ideas drop me a line!

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

6 Months


Today my little Judah Michael is 6 months old. Wow! That went by too fast. He is the perfect addition to our family and just LOVES to be around his big brothers. Thank you Jesus for my family and for this sweet smile.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Shearing Day

Saturday was our first ever attempt at shearing our alpacas. It went way better than expected and the alpacas are much happier and cooler! We still need to trim them up a bit and even out a few spots next weekend, but here are the pics from this past weekend.

This is the before and after picture of our male Power Point


Our juvies Lucian and Dandelion are done the mamas are next.


The whole group enjoying some hay after the commotion of being sheared.


I'll post better pics after we finish cleaning them up.

I know!

It has been a long time since my last post, but I have a nice long one for you this time!

First up: My Isaiah turned 6 on the 17th. I really can't believe it - time just flies by doesn't it? He got to have two parties on Mother's Day, a family night party on his birthday, and a small sleepover this past weekend. It was kind of like a whole birthday month for him!!

His knight cake I made - I ran out of icing - oops!
Party at Nonna's


Party at Mama Lou's and the baseball cake she made!

Enjoying his cherry pizza for his "real" birthday!

Tanner, Isaiah, and Ethan - Peanut's best cousins!

Next up was Adam's birthday. We had to rush around a bit because Lij had a baseball game, but it was still a fun evening.


I also had a wonderful Mother's Day and my terrific husband was paying attention and got me the pretty little charms I blogged about earlier. I was also showered with homemade cards and presents from the boys. I sure do love my boys!!!

Finally, this past weekend in addition to Isaiah's sleepover we sheared the alpacas on Saturday and dedicated Judah on Sunday.

My littlest man on his Dedication Day!

Oh and as a footer note, get out those brooms because the Pens are gonna SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEP the Canes straight off the ice tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Friday, May 08, 2009

Rain Rain Go Away

Since it has been raining for 2 weeks straight I felt compelled to do an Etsy Find Friday all about rain.




From top left:
Monjojo
Charlie and Sarah
Lynse and Fancy
Paint All Night Studios
Princess Doll
Tredlight Photographs
Untamed Menagerie
Sarah Jane Studios
Sam Lamb
Bomba Lurina
Love Your Bling
Happy Family

Maybe I should get a pair of wellies...