Protected!

Hud's rarely without some sort of weapon these days. Apparently this day he felt the need for plenty of backup. Click on the pic of a closer look! He's a lot of fun to have around!

A New Blog for You!!

I'm excited to announce my new blog (www.thecottagepetaler.blogspot.com) for all of you who have enjoyed keeping up with my crazy, crafty creations. The website is still under construction but I have started to blog so I've decided to give out the address even though the rest isn't complete. I'll let you know on the blog as I add more products and such. I have about a month to get ready for my first local craft show/bazaar (June 20) so I probably won't be putting too many things on the site until I've got enough stuff made to stock my sale. I'll definitely let you all know where to come find me on the 20th!
Enjoy the site, and please leave feedback!

A little Hiatus

Sorry to all of you faithful blog readers who have been wondering about us. I've been so busy crafting, creating and sewing that I haven't kept up very well on my blog.... or my house... or my exercising for that matter!
The exciting news is I've been working on a new blog/website for all my crafty ideas. You'll be able to read about my latest creations and buy some of them if you fall in love...
As soon as I get a little more put on the site I'll let you know the address!

True Siblings

It doesn't matter where you started, if God puts you in a family you're true siblings!!! The kids were snuggling and playing on the couch and said, "Mom, take a picture of us for your blog!"

Hud and Han absolutely adore Josh. He does manage to irritate them regularly, but they have such a sweet love for him.

Josh has completely adjusted to our family. I could probably have said that after the three month mark. It's been amazing to see how wonderfully he fit into our family.

He's starting to potty train himself which is nice except for the fact that he's two and wants to do everything himself including emptying and rinsing the potty seat. He's also showing some stubbornness and typical two-year-old behavior.

He is showing very high intelligence but is still struggling to speak clear enough for anyone to understand him. He'll repeat full sentences over and over and I might not be able to decipher any of the words. It's pretty frustrating for him, so he resorts to whining a lot which is pretty frustrating for the rest of us!

Rusty likes to say this, and I fully agree... "When we brought Josh home, we robbed China!"

Easter Egg Haul

I am a horrible mom... I didn't take any pics on Easter. I was just glad to get everyone to church looking half Easterish in 40 degree weather and rain! Here's a pic of the Easter egg haul the kids made the day before. I'm guessing they had at least 200 eggs. A church not far from our house put on the hunt. There was a verse an a piece of candy in each egg.

T-ball Hud

Hud is so excited to be starting t-ball next week! This year since Daddy has finished his MBA he's going to help coach. Han is planning to play too, or should I say meet new friends and socialize in the far outfield while the game goes on around her.

Hud also got in on the camo action.

Kill Da Wabbit!

Josh is quite the outdoorsman... he loves to imitate his brother shooting guns or bows. He also has Hud's cowboy boots on about 90% of the time. I still have yet to take a pic of him with nothing on but those huge boots. It's a pretty precious site!

The camo face is what happens when your sister gets a hold of you. At least it wasn't girl make-up! Notice the black ear!