It's been so long that I don't even remember how many PR posts I've shared...too many, I'm sure, but since we like to print our blog as a book at the end of the year, I just had to include this post here. And don't even get me started on the fact that I'm way behind on that blog book thing......
Puerto Rico was part vacation {hello, beautiful caribbean beaches!} and part family visit. My grandma, my mom's brother and his family, and lots of aunts and uncles live there. I didn't get to catch up with everyone I wanted to see, but it sure was nice spending time with our closest family members.
So here goes, the picture marathon...
Family Beach Day
Buying traditional helados {pineapple, coconut, and passion fruit...not quite ice cream, more like ice milk and yummy!}
Hmmm...do I like it or do I not?
Some guzzled it down!
Hudson spent his beach days like this...back and forth, back and forth...
When I asked Grace what she liked most about the beach, she said, "I'm a mermaid, I like everyTHING about the beach!"
Lots of fun with cousins...
...and maybe a little pout or two.
Super hApPy because even my sweet and beautiful grandma made it to the beach!!! As soon as Grace saw her, she said, "You look so pretty, Tata!"
We love you so much, Tata!
Noonie and Papa J...
My uncle Pedro and I...
Peek-a-boo!
These two were in L.O.V.E. with these little cookies called Florecitas...my uncle got them for Grace and Hudson in individual servings and I think they ate a 12-pack while we were there - ha!
Museo del Nino
While we were in Puerto Rico, we also squeezed in a visit to the Museo del Nino {children's museum}...such a fun place for kids! My cousin Nina and her daughter Abi went with us and we had a great time.
Climbing the huge volcano wall...
Putting out fires...
Playing banker...
And dentist...
And meteriologist...
And engineer...
And even magician - ha!
Sweet cousins...
We even got to celebrate Tata's 88th birthday with her!
What a blessing to spend this time with loved ones!
I'm slowly making my way through Grace's outgrown clothes...you can find new resells here:
Strawberry Wellies and Dinosaurs
I'm posting them as time allows, so this is it for today.
Hopefully more in the coming days.
Thanks!
This one's for you, Noonie!
Grace wore the flutter dress you made her yesterday and said, "I loooooooooooooove it!"
Thank you!!
I feel like I'm just coming up for air!!! This week summer has been so super busy. I still have more pics from Puerto Rico to share...and I'll eventually get to them...but for now, here's a hodge podgerie of what's been keeping me away...
OvER the RaiNBow
This little hat is going to help sweet little EG celebrate her unicorn rainbow party in style! There's something about rainbows, isn't there? When I showed it to the little pumpkin she said, "Ooooooh, this is the most gorgeous one you've ever made...and look she's going to be 5 like me!!!!!" he he he
I hope you love it, EG!
BaCK to SchOOL
I LOVE back to school shopping!! I'm slowly making my way through my sewing to-do list and now that Noonie is back I know I'll finally make some headway - ha!
This little tee is still missing a tiny green bow on the stick right above the apple, and I still need to sew some coordinating ruffle pants...or if the little pumpkin gets her way, a skirt...but I thought a caramel apple shirt might be cute for those early Fall months when it's still super hot here.
And speaking of.....did you know that Walmart has these girly cotton tees, perfect for appliques, for $3.88??! I was so excited to stumble upon them since our local Target stores have had nONe for a very long time.
I'm so sad that we don't get to actually shop for school supplies for the little pumpkin. At Grace's orientation, we went ahead and bought all her supplies bundled up as part of a school fundraiser. I think we'll still go and fill up a basket to donate to schools in need...that way we'll get our fix and do a little good at the same time. BUT, I do have the littles' lunchboxes and backpacks ready to go! Yay!
We fInALLy got teacher assignments and we're so super excited that Grace got the teacher we hoped she would get. Yeah! Her classroom theme is wHaLEs so of course I had to order this cute little top from Smockadot Kids and I'm already thinking of some fun whale-themed stuff so if you have any ideas, send them my way! ;)
And there's just something about woodland critters, isn't there? I love this sweet top from Lavender Bird Creation - one of my new etsy faves.
NooNIe is BaCK!
We sure did miss you these past two weeks, Noonie! And tHaNk yOU Mimi for helping with the littles while I was at work and Noonie was gone!!! The two of you are such a blessing to Lance and I - love you both!
Noonie came home bearing gifts! Do you remember playing with these when you were little???!
The littles love their Wooly Willies!! {------ isn't that such a silly name??!
Noonie made Hudson this little jon jon. Don't ask about the fabric...he picked it out himself!!
She also finished this sweet flutter dress for Grace!
...the fabric? *I* picked it out - ha!
rAiN + dIrT
Hmmmm...should I?........................Why YES!
The littles always beg to go jump in puddles even when there's just a little drizzle outside, so on this day, their wish was granted!
We donned wellies and went outside and soon the jumping turned into a..........MUdfIgHT!!!
These smiles, these chuckles, this is what it's all about. I want to remember this on days I feel all we do is rush, rush.
cHop, cHop
I chopped my hair off!
Added a few highlights too...to cover the gray, shhhhh.
This was a couple of weeks ago, right after we got back from Puerto Rico.
And this is now...I like it both ways but I'm always up for a little change.
And finally, Vacation Bible School!!!
This year I was one of the teachers for the K5 group. My friend Kristi and I had 25 littles and oh, boy, were they cute...and busy...and funny...did I mention, busy?
Our theme was Babylon...Daniel's Courage in Captivity. What a great week! I think the praise music was a favorite with all the littles.
Grace got to go on stage today and she loved every minute of it. {This} was her favorite song.
But in the end, this is what it's all about...helping littles learn more about Jesus...bringing them closer to our sweet Lord. They were precious! Oh, to have faith like a child...so pure, so unabashed, so completely trusting and whole-hearted.
Hope you're having a great Summer!
