Happiest Baby on the Block

Colton really is the happiest baby around.  We are truly blessed with this little angel.  Being born at 32 weeks was a shock for both Troy and I.  He, however, has surpassed all with how well he is doing.  He is a little behind on some of the developmental things (sitting up, rolling over, etc)

but the doctor told us it would be around 2 years until he fully caught up.  So we go by his adjusted age which is almost 4 months instead of 6 months.  So the good news is he is right where he needs to be for a 4 month old!  He continues to amaze us every day!

JP's Birthday Party

Glad this one is over.  Nothing like 15 five year olds running around like crazy monsters.  We did his birthday party early this year so his Papa could be there!

Birthday Goody Bags

 For Jackson's 5th birthday we had the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Theme and I wanted to make name tags for the good bags.  I actually was just going to paste them onto a white lunch bag but my husband came home with the plastic TMNT bags.  So I just changed them into name tags for the kids.  Fun and easy and adds a personal touch!

Start with a template

Add mask and then cut out white circles for eyes. 

Then use either black marker for eyes or you can cut out black circles.

There are numerous options for the mouth like using white construction paper and black marker for teeth but the birthday boy requested this mouth.  (much easier--just added on with a black marker)

Finally...I'm back!!!

I decided to create a new blog about "Domesticating Betsy!"  My family and friends know that I struggle with this "stay-at-home" mom persona, so I thought I would share with you my struggles and successes.  Hopefully you will find my journey as amusing as my soon to be 5 year old son and 5 month old baby!  My husband on the other hand continues to just look the other way.