Panda-monium

Sorry for the cheesy pun of a title, I just couldn't help myself. Yesterday evening we had a birthday party for my middle monster, Eli. I can't believe he's already three! Here are a few pics...I wasn't super happy with how they came out, but what can ya do?  Everyone had lots of fun, and that's what counts! 

My cake wreck attempt at making cupcakes look like a panda face. 

They tasted better than they looked.

The Birthday Boy

Jonas getting his nom on.

Cole stuffing his face...literally. 

The boys' cousins McKenzie and Ainsley.

Our panda party favors. I helped Jonas and Elijah make these, and Cole even helped stuff a couple! All of the kiddos went home with one of these little guys tied to a paw print balloon.

The stuffed panda that I made for Eli's birthday.

 I think Jonas likes it more than Eli does. Eli wouldn't even touch it after I gave him a box of matchbox cars. And, with all of the good stuff he got, his favorite toy was a cheap magnetized fishing pole. After cake and ice cream he even brought it out to the pool for a little deep sea fishing. 

The boys made a new friend as well. After we got home Eli wouldn't stop asking about "Wuby". That little girl is going to be one tough chick!

Through the snakey woods...

Jonas made a pair of snakes for Eli and Cole (with a little sewing help from mom).

Tickers and Blogs

It's been a very long time since I've blogged anything here. Life has kept me  pretty busy the last couple of months. I wanted to share a couple of things while I had a moment.

Pooka Monster Tickers! 

Alternatickers has added some of my softies to their tickers! Alternatickers has the absolute best tickers out there. Their designs range from traditional to punk to retro rockabilly.  I really love them, and I'm so flattered to be included. You can find them here ~Guest Ticker Designer~ ~Alternatickers Home~

Blogged!

My shop was blogged here ~Autumn is in the air!~ By Just Nibbles, shop owner of Justine's Originals on Etsy. You can find her shop here ~Justine's Originals~ She has beautiful handmade jewelry and greeting cards!

 

And, a few random photos from the last two months.....

September

 

 

 

October

 

 

The Ever Changing Life

Each new day brings changes to my life. New heartaches, new hopes, new goals. I'm trying my best to stay positive. One of my favorite quotes says, " Learn from the past, live in the present, and plan for the future." I can not change the past, or the hearts and actions of others, but I can be the best version of myself.







The Hedge Monster
by Margo Fallis





There’s a monster in our hedges that comes out only at night.


I’ve seen it and can tell you it gives me an awful fright.


The leaves begin to rustle and the branches sway about


And then the worst thing happens, the hedge monster jumps right out.


Its toes are made of hawthorn and are long and bent and brown.


They’re thorny and have prickly leaves that hang and droop way down.


It’s legs and arms are holly with red berries in the fall


And the monster’s head is squished up branches of boxwood four feet tall.


It wanders through our garden and chases the snowy owls


And then into the chicken coop stealing feathers from the fowl.


When the moon is full and the shadows dance and swirl


The hedge monster’s appetite is for a little girl.


I stay in the house at night and never go outside


Because the hedge monster will get me, so in my bed I hide.



I'm not one to put stock into anything horoscopes say, but today's was strangely accurate.

Aquarius

Don't base your love on credit, or when you try to get you-know-who to pay up, the check could just come back marked insufficient funds. In other words, if someone has repeatedly proved untrustworthy and unreliable, why are you keeping them around in your life? Do you still secretly believe that somehow it's your fault that they can't be counted upon? What a load of hooey. You deserve better, and you know it.

Little Bunny Roadkill {A softy for Cole}