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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Wordless Wednesday - Bunnies, Chicks, Goats & Turkeys, Oh My!

The Lil Divas' preschool had a farm come by for a visit with some of their animals. I had the opportunity to spend the day with the Oldest Diva on the day it was her class' turn to visit the animals. She is usually scared of petting animals but I was so pleasantly suprised to find that she was so into it this year!

She loved the bunnies & baby chick best of all:




She pet each & every animal including a baby pig, sheep and some goats


The funniest part for me was watching her trying to pet the turkey! Tom Turkey was fast on his feet & kept running away


but she refused to give up & was very determined to pet him too


In the end - she was victorious with a little help! lol! Gotcha!


Bern

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

THANK YOU!

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the many of you that have stopped by to leave a supportive comment, sent me e-mails, tweets and/or supportive messages. I have read them all and embrace each and every one - you have truly touched me.

It means so much to see such sympathy, understanding, and concern from you for my family & myself during our time of sorrow.

You are truly wonderful & I appreciate it all! :)

Bern

Love, Loss, Grief and Hope

Yesterday we received news that my 29 yr. old cousin had passed away in her sleep. To say that we are all devastated is an understatement. My aunt was actually there with her and I honestly can not imagine the feeling of trying to wake up one of my girls only to find that they were gone.

I kept looking at the Lil Divas today - and my heart was so heavy and full of sorrow. I can not imagine not having them in my life. I can not imagine a world where their laughter, love and energy was no longer.

My girls drove me crazy today - I was obviously a bit scattered and would not be winning Mommy of the Year Awards today - but I was feeling stressed and upset over their behavior. Then I stopped and really thought about it - I was lucky.  At the end of the day I was so grateful for each and every second we shared - even the bad ones. My aunt won't have any more moments with her daughter - good or bad. That thought puts everything into perspective.

I want to share a poem I found online that made me feel not just a bit less sad but also more hopeful:


When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me:

I wish you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too:

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity.
And all I've promised you.
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew."

"I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past."

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

Author Unknown

None of us are guaranteed a tomorrow - so today I remind all of you to live to the fullest. Love with all your heart. Laugh like there is no sorrow. Take joy in all the small and simple things that we take for granted each and every day.

Bern

Monday, April 18, 2011

Easter Theme - Here Comes Peter Cottontail.....

This post is devoted entirely to bunnies and.... toilet paper rolls, cotton balls, fingerprints and french toast! :)

Sounds confusing but actually it isn't so join us for some Easter Bunny themed fun!

Books We Read:










Craft #1 - Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies

What You Need:
toilet paper roll
white paint
white & pink construction paper
pink & black marker
cotton balls
wiggly eyes
glue

What To Do:

1. Paint the toilet paper roll white & allow to dry


 2. While waiting for the roll to dry you can make bunny ears using the white construction paper - we used the pink for the inner ear.

3. Once the roll is dry you can glue the ears to the inside of the roll so they peek out and use the pink marker to make a bunny nose

 3. Using the black marker add a mouth and whiskers



4. Glue on wiggly eyes & let set for a few minutes (so they don't run)


5. While waiting for the eyes to dry - cut out some bunny feet like below to place under the toilet paper roll. I made them long in back so that it would come up over the roll (see below)


6. Glue feet to bottom & roll and glue tab in back - this helped it stay in place & was covered by the tail


7. Glue cotton balls to back for tail & behold your adorable TP Roll Bunny!


Craft #2 - Fingerprint Bunny  - we used these to make Easter cards for the grandparents but you could also do a few on a paper and turn it into a cute Easter scene or decorate a tile as a keepsake, etc... so many possibilities!


What You Need:
construction paper (whatever color you would like for the card or background)
white paint
black & pink markers

What To Do:

1. Put white paint on child's thumb and press onto paper for body



2. Put white paint onto child's pointer finger and apply on top of thumbprint for head



3. Put white paint onto child's pinky and make arms & feet



4. Put white paint onto child's pinky - extending beyond fingertip for ears



5. Allow paint to dry and then use black and  pink markers to make eyes, nose, mouth, whiskers, inner ears, etc.


Craft # 3 Handprint Bunny - this would also make a cute card or other momento


What You Need:
white paint
pink paint
yellow paint
paint brushes
construction paper – for background
glue
2 wiggly eyes (these can also be drawn using markers)
green shredded paper Easter grass (you can also draw grass or use construction paper)
black marker

What To Do:

1. Paint palm of hand using white paint


This will make the bunny’s body

2. Paint palm of hand & pointer finger and ring finger using white paint and press firmly near top of body print.


3. Use thumbprint to make feet.


After you have completed steps 1-3 above your bunny will look like this:

You can add hands - we forgot & after I realized the Lil Divas decided to leave them as they were.

4. Use thumbprint dipped in pink paint to make nose – apply sideways.



5. Once paint has dried – add wiggle eyes and use marker to draw a mouth and toes on feet (if desired).


 6. Add grass below bunny.


We added a sun for extra scenery. Remember - you can add whatever details you like and leave out what you don’t!


Food Idea: Bunny French Toast

I used a bunny face shaped cookie cutter to cut my bread and cooked my french toast as usual


Once the french toast was done I used raisins for the eyes and nose and red writing gel (for food) to add a mouth and ear details. This was so simple & the girls LOVED it!


Hope you enjoyed our Bunny crafts!

Bern

CELEBRATE MOMS Sponsor Highlight - Cathy's Designs

Today I want to introduce another fabulous lady with a wonderful shop - Cathy's Designs.

Cathy is a self-taught artist whose creations are original, handcrafted and one-of-a-kind! She has the most amazing watercolors, totes, iPad/Kindle covers, cell phone/ipod/iphone cases, diaper bags & more.

I LOVE that her items are one-of-a-kind! Here are some of my favorites:






Have a look at her awesome art work (my personal faves)





Amazing! What were your favorites?

I am so excited that Cathy's Designs will be giving away 2 (two) awesome prizes during our giveaway!!!!

Stay tuned on 4/25 for the awesome giveaway during our CELEBRATE MOMS Mother's Day Event!

Bern