Trebellion at its Best

My friend, Patrick, and I were reminiscing about the one and only day we had a really good snowfall this past winter. After work we went out and made a snowman along with Becky. Yes, we had wet jeans, soggy shoes, and really cold hands, but it was a good day. :)

There are no photos of Patrick because he was behind the camara, but he prefers it that way. And I wouldn't want to be the one to reveal his identity. :P

"Under the Sea" was the theme of Adina's party yesterday. There were 10 little kids here and they had a fish-shaped cake, went fishing, had a treasure hunt, and got to take a real live fish home with them. This was a big event that took lots of preparation on my mom's part and it was a big deal because it was Adina's first real birthday party. She also just turned 8 which means she no longer has to be in a car seat. BIG DEAL!
I was the privileged one who took her on her first drive (to church so that we could get her out of the way in order to do last minute surprise preparations ;) without a car seat and she was sooo happy.
Fishing for peices of the treasure map.

Victory!
So, that's why it's better down where it's wetter



Photography: VP Studios (Click on the title to go to link)

Time for another moving tip! Bubble wrap is awesome for poppin...but you must resist the urge! Save the fun for unpacking. :)

And so begins the E and J series on my blog. That is, Elizabeth and Jessica. The fact is, the "series" has really been going on for as long as both of us can remember, it's just new for my blog. I thought it would be cool to record some of the fun we have even though we're kind of grown up now...and lots of things have changed. THIS remains the same, folks...the 2 of us...still friends, able to start back up again where we left off - no matter how long it has been.

Jenny Vinson and I made this cupcake garden for my mom's birthday. She really liked it and was quite surprised!

-The lettuce is a green m&m with cornflakes (died green) around the m&m to make the leaves.
-The carrots are orange starbursts molded into a carrot shape. We rolled them in cinnamon to make them look dirty. Green icing for the carrot leaves
-The peas. Green m&m's tucked in the pea pod which was green gum "chewed" with our fingers. :P Green icing for the an added touch.
-The radishes are the red runts dipped in melted white chocolate for the tips. Green cornflakes for the leaves.
The kids liked eating their veggies for dessert!

Just keep it PG. Like dang, damn, or darn. Maybe even friggin if you get desperate.

But...there will be no cursing of any kind at the piano. ;)

I have added a couple of pages at the top along here --------------------------------------------->
labeled "About the Blog" and "About Me" just in case you care to read and/or have time. Or maybe you are just so curious it's killing you and that's why you will check them out. Whatever the reason is I hope you enjoy. :)

Keep it real.

Treble

Yo.

We have a moving date! June 23rd. So, what...5 weeks away? WOW! I have packed exactly 3 boxes with stuff from my room.These contain lots of books, a few candles, a couple of small rugs, some movies, cds, journals, frames, a whistle, a photo album, a coffee mug, a little box of accessories, and a box of old letters from friends. :)



BTY, I will be putting up moving tips on the blog every now and then as I prepare to move. This is the first one. My question to you is...have you ever done this to someone?!

I have!! :D

P.S. Remember these are only tips...not rules. ;)

Taken from "1000 Awesome Things" website. http://1000awesomethings.com/.

I know we all had good times like these when we were kids. :)

#834 Building an amazing couch cushion fort

Building a family room stronghold is no joke.

No, it’s a kindergarten lesson in teamwork, trust, and the art of war. Follow these six steps to construct your domestic defense:

Step 1: Clear and collect. Get the coffee table, throw rugs, and plastic toys out of the way, then begin hunting for materials. Couch cushions are your obvious first targets but pillows, sheets, and sleeping bags will be needed too. And I don’t need to tell you that if your family just got a new fridge delivered, grab that giant cardboard box, because your fort just got a den.

Step 2: Main construction. Some people opt for the sleeping bag carpeting technique. Others move directly into building sturdy walls and laying down a roof. Wall possibilities include turning chairs and couches around, tipping coffee tables sideways, or just piling up cushions. As for the roof, carefully toss a few sheets over your castle walls and hold the corners down firmly with Trivial Pursuit boxes, barbells, or an iron.

Step 3: Add-ons. Now it’s time to ammo up. Your fort needs windows to spot your enemies, a secret back door getaway in case of surprise attacks, and plenty of flashlights to navigate this harsh carpet-burny terrain. Plus, don’t forget a TV with Nintendo in the barracks for those long, lonely nights.

Step 4: Hiding spaces. All forts should include several hiding spaces in case of surprise enemy break-ins. Plan a couple behind false wall cushions or underneath a pile of dirty blankets. These also serve as excellent jail cells, where you can trap your victim, give them noogies, and force them to watch you play Zelda for three hours.

Step 5: Rations. You will need a hidden pile of snacks to get through the day. See if you can make do with a pile of Cheddar Cheese Combos, open Froot Loops boxes, and warm cans of soda. Hey, we’re at war here, people.

Step 6: Finishing touches. Finally, it’s time to add extra perks like a Speak & Spell doorbell, cardboard periscope, or a wide strip of bubble wrap laying outside as an Intruder Alert System.

After that, you’re pretty much done. Your family room fortress is a tall, plush tower of strength, and you can just crawl in and enjoy defending your cozy new confines.

Yes, as long as nobody’s parents buy the pre-packaged Super Fort from the Cranium buzzkills, cushion forts sure do give kids a great burst of creative energy on rainy days. They plan and design and build and ultimately sit back and relax deep in the bowels of their secret sanctuary. For kids, it’s nearly impossible to get away from it all, so the amazing couch cushion fort serves as much more — it’s an army barracks, a bat cave, a weekend at the cottage, and a trip down South, all rolled up in a pile of stained cushions, old blankets, and big ideas in middle of the room.

AWESOME!