Field Day

Our school has field day.  We have been doing it for as long as I can remember. I had field day when I was in school and it's still run by the same gym teacher. The kiddos from each grade level compete against each other in athletic competitions to win ribbons. Most of them have a blast. They like to be able to hang out with their friends and laugh and joke around.

Some of them are just in it for the juice break and the freezy pops!!    It's nice that they get to be outside and have fun for the day. They work so hard all year, they deserve a little break...

Our super wonderful PTO  provides the staff and students with the matching T-shirts - for free!!! We had really nice weather and a great day this year.

What's on my Nightstand Linky.

First of all, let’s talk about my actual nightstand itself.  My grandfather bought these at an auction.  I loved to got to flea markets and auctions with my grandparents since I was a little girl. He got these before I was born and my Gram told me how much he loved them, so I had to have them.  The tops are a really pretty marble.  I love them!  They have  1 large drawer in them. I store books, journals and notebooks in mine. I also have some lotion, socks and gloves in there too!

Let's take a closer look at the top of my nightstand... I love all things vintage and shabby chic so, you'll find lots of flowers, doilies and pink in my house.  My nightstand is no different!

I have several lotions and lip treatments.  I love the smell of this  lemon zest lotion from Bath and Body Works. (sadly, they don't make it anymore!)  I just started reading Divergent and so far I love it! I didn't start the other book yet, but have it handy for when I find the time.

I also have this adorable painted chest on my nightstand. I keep holiday specific jewelry in it. I have 2 other books that just look pretty on it. That cute little cake is a lip gloss. It's just too cute!    In the frame I have one of my favorite pictures. It's of me and my Pap from National Honor Society in High School.  He didn't like to get his picture taken  so, I  don't have too many of us together.   That's why this one is so special.  I miss my Pap everyday! He's was my very favorite person in the world!!

                  

So, there you have it- a look at my nightstand.  What's on yours?

Girl Scout Day at Knobels

We had a lot of fun on Girl Scout day at Knobels.  It's our favorite amusement park and we go several times a year.   It's free to park, there is no admission (you can either purchase tickets or an all day ride pass). There's plenty of shade and lots of seating.  And... the food is awesome!  Today was scout day. So, all scouts got a discounted price. The weather was a little cool, but nice.  Tatti had a blast with her friends!

              Waiting to ride the flyers.

 The Ice Pole (which is made of ice) outside of  the Christmas store.

 Driving the antique cars. Compromise= one steers and one controls the gas!

 There are so many special touches throughout the park.  A lion water fountain!  Barrels that are shoe shiners, a gingerbread playground for the kiddos. There is an entire little kids section and it's great. There are so many classic rides. They've been there since Mommy was a kid!

Here is Tatti coming down the rocket slide!

Ball pit? Yes, please!!!

 A pickle on a stick has become Tatti's favorite treat!

  We also always get a blow up toy on the way out. They have a lot to choose from and they are all under $5. It's a great little souvenir.

One last ride and then it was time to go. The park was supposed to close at 6, but they stayed open a little later.   Until next time Knobels.  We LOVE you!!  

 

Getting our Prom Queen cousin ready to pass on the crown!

Our cousin Ashley came to our house to get her makeup done for the prom. She was the Queen last year and had to crown her successor.  So, while Mommy worked her makeup magic- Tatti and Ashley did Mad Libs.

 As  you can see, she doesn't need much help in the makeup department- because she's already gorgeous!!!!

                 

Here is a pic from the prom!!!

Favorite Things Linky Party

This is too cute!  I got this adorable mason drink jar at Walmart. Just click on the picture to check out all of the fashionable color choices!  I always carry around water with lemon in the summer and know this will be the perfect mug to do it in!  It's  large and it's plastic.  The straws are super cute and there are other straw refill packs too!  The best part- it's under $5.  Click the picture to check out all the choices. 

I'm doing my first linky with:

 
                 

 I love a good bargain, so I thought this linky was a good place to start!  I mean who doesn't like to discover great things under $10?  Check out some more great products by  clinking the photo above.

Do you like to carry cute cups around too?

March of Dimes

Today was our annual March of Dimes: March for Babies Walk!  We've been going every year in support of this little miracle!

 His name is Jake and he is my school bestie's son.  He was born  a preemie and has been through a lot! Now, he's a perfect, happy, energetic ball of fun!  This walk has become a family tradition and we love to get together every year with our friends for this event. Here are some highlights!

Did I mention there are all kinds of fun events for the kiddos too?  There's face painting, balloon animals, cupcake decorating and caricatures.

Here we are getting ready for the race to start. Tatti and Daddy are playing tag!  That girl has energy for days!

 

After the walk, we all get together and go to a nearby diner for lunch. Here are some highlights of the fun we have there. I think the kiddos were playing musical chairs they switched seats so often!!

If you're feeling bad for the other people in the restaurant right now- you probably should be!!   But seriously, we are so blessed to have these wonderful people in our lives!!  We look forward to this little get together! Until next year....

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