Monday, August 16, 2010

Miscellany Monday

one. And then there was 1---Now Gillian Grace is the only munchkin on the block; school started today! In 3 short years, I'll be that nervous momma walking her sweet girl to school for the first day of prekindergarten. And yes, we are those parents and have had our daughter on the admissions' wait list since she was just days old.

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I took GG to visit her future school and my old workplace. I visited with my teacher friends and Gillian Grace found a familiar face, our neighbor, to keep her company.
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two. No, Tebow is not auditioning for the role of Friar Tuck in the newest Disney on Turf production of Robin Hood, but sadly is just sporting his newest do, courtesy of the Denver Broncos veterans. I heart Timmy, I really do! But, I just can't get on board with this new look. Thank goodness in a few weeks he'll be as purty as ever!

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three. Gillian Grace is cutting 4 teeth! Oh how I wish all 20 of her pearly whites would make their debut at the same time. This every other week teething thing is wearing us thin---

four. I'm a little late in the game, but I've recently become addicted to Etsy. I've got a few items hanging out in my cart just waiting to be purchased. Among the items, are a few handpainted signs from Mama's Messages. My new bloggy friend Anna has recently opened a shop. Be sure to check out this week's awesome giveaway to win one of Anna's signs for yourself.

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five. And whatdoyaknow? It must me Anna's day! She was the correct guesser (um, if that's even word) for Friday's impromptu giveaway. Congratulations, girl! Hope Baby W enjoys his pool as much as Gillian Grace has!

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We call this GG's stinky face! She scrunches up her nose, shows her teeth, and snorts! It's a guaranteed riot every time she does it; she just looks so silly!


six. Thank you for all of your kind words and prayers for my grandmother. After a weekend in the hospital, doctors have been able to rule out any cardiac complications and instead have determined that it is her gallbladder. She is scheduled for surgery this morning, so please keep her in your thoughts.

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seven. It wasn't me! Finally I'm not the only one around her in need of visiting the Wizard for a brain---Saturday evening, Bret sat my dinner leftovers on top of the tonneau cover over the bed of his truck while he got GG situated in her carseat. Said leftovers were discovered about 15 minutes and 5 miles later when we stopped for ice cream, sitting precariously near the edge. Now while I know that we're not the first goofs to drive with a forgotten something atop our car, we should certainly earn high marks for making it clear across town without a spill!

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eight. I'm feeling crafty! Since receiving so many compliments on the wreath I made for Gillybean's birthday party, I've been busy making a few more. I've had several requests for Fall, football, and Halloween wreaths, so it looks like I'll be busy! (Want a custom wreath of your own? Email me and we'll chat!)

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I took a wreath I'd made with me up to my old school this past week. I was so delighted when I heard it was hanging on the office door for Parent Preview.

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Of course I had to make a Florida Gator wreath for the upcoming football season! My favorite part of all my wreaths has to be my handmade bows! I may not know how to sew, but I can sure make a decent bow!

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I painted helmets and footballs to accent the wreath! Go Gators!



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Have a great Monday, y'all!

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23 comments:

The Regal Pup said...

OMG! I am going to have to see about getting a Gator wreath! You, my friend need to open your own Etsy shop. I love Etsy too, got some stuff for Bobby's nursery when decorating it.

Glad your grandmother's illness wasn't heart-related. I hope everything goes well w/ her gallbladder!

Sounds like ya'll are doing well! Go Gators!!!

P.S. We didn't get to watch Tebow play last night b/c we didn't have Direct TV. Did ya'll?

Jenn said...

ONE - She's so cute and I hope she enjoys staying home!
TWO - That looks awful!!
THREE - Poor girl! Hope it doesn't last long!
FOUR - Cute sign!!
FIVE - Super cute!
SIX - Praying everything goes great!
SEVEN - I've done that before but with a drink. lol
EIGHT - love 'em!

Tracey said...

Gurrrl, you are a ROCKSTAR when it comes to making bows. I still have the one you made for me several years ago! Saying prayers for your g'ma. Sorry to hear she's been ill.

xoxo

KJJ Houston said...

omg love the wreath, how much are they?

Anonymous said...

That wreath is so pretty! Now, I dont know about the Gator colors :) but I can get past that hehe. You need to post how you made that!

Same Sweet Girl: Memoir of a Southern Belle said...

Whew!! I'm so glad that your grandma doesn't have any cardiac problems. However, I am praying like crazy for her today about the surgery. Let me know how it goes!

Those wreaths are so great Shannon!!! You are awesome. :)

In Alabama my brother left a drink with no lid on it on the roof of my car and I drove at least 10 miles before we realized it and it was still there sitting upright!! I said see how good of a driver I am?! ;)

New Mommy!!! said...

Sorry, I missed the pool!! Our internet is down at home, and I was not at work last friday bc I worked the previous Saturday!!

I was watching for ti, when I could! I sure her little one will love the pool.

Thanks for the giveaway!!~ You have tons of great giveaways, hopefully I'll catch one later, when we get our internet workign again, ha!

New Mommy!!! said...

Praying for you, your family, and your grandma!

God bless!

Susan R said...

Shannon, I need a wreath. Texas A&M style. You need to open up a little online shop for yourself, very cute.
Tebow was done wrong with that Friar Tuck do. Darn Broncos.....and I live in Colorado!

coolkids said...

love that wreath! My oldest will start school next year and I am already nervous! LOL

Unknown said...

Those pesky teeth! We are dealing with the same thing here!!

I LOVE the wreaths!! Way too cute!

Mrs. Southern said...

Love your wreaths! Sounds like you have a new business venture up your sleeve...open an Etsy shop! :)

Mungee's Ma said...

I hope your grandmother's surgery goes well and she's on her way to recovering.

Did you see Tebow last night? He shaved his head. Looks better now. He made up for the lack of hair on his head by growing out some facial scruff.

Love the wreath. I need to become talented :)

Unknown said...

Love the Gator wreath! You do tie one heck of a bow!

Hoping your grandmother's health improves quickly.

Kelly said...

Love, love, love those wreaths! You totally need to open an etsy shop and sell those beauties!

Ugh, I can't wait until Tebow shaves that hair. It's so ridiculous it's not even funny to me. I cringe when I see it!

Happy Monday!

liz said...

Have you seen 3 Pugs & A Baby's Gator cake? You should!

i LOVE that etsy sign! i'm going to enter that giveaway!

Annie said...

Oh Tebow...that is NOT a good look!!

Good luck with the teething, hopefully they pop soon (for all of you)!!

The weaths are amazing!! Nice work :)

Mama K said...

Yay!! So excited about the pool!! Glad your grandmother is doing okay...hope gall bladder surgery goes well! LOVE your wreaths!! You are so creative! :)

Patrice said...

GG is adorable! The Friar Tuck hair is strange. I love Etsy! I also like Miscellany Monday-have a good one!

Liz Mays said...

I love the football wreath but that haircut is hilarious!

Meant to be a mom said...

I love your crafts and all the pictures of GG, Especially the nose scrunch pic. So cute.

Prayers for you grandmother!

Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too said...

I do love those wreaths!
I hope GG teethes quickly.
Sending prayers to your Grandma!

Laura@The Oily Cupboard said...

haha i drove to target the other day w/my favorite flip flops on the tailgate...HOW ON EARTH DID THEY MAKE IT THAT FAR AND NOT FALL OFF?!
i called hubs and said i should play the lotto!