Photo Overload

Fridays are always good days.  Especially when you have 2 little boys who are wildly excited about having their first friend sleepover with them.  They are already making their game plan which has included playing war, playing with their guns and then setting up a war scene with all their army men.  I kind of see a pattern.  So, like I said, Fridays are always good days.

And now I present to you a crap ton of pictures.  Most are Instagram.  You can find me on Instagram at pitterpatterart.  I continue to urge Josh Kelley to join in on the fun, but he continues to deny.  He’s not such a social media lover like myself 🙂 but I digress.

Two of my goals for 2014 are to have more date nights with the mister and to give climbing a try.  So far we’ve had success.  And climbing is way too much fun.  Totally wish I’d given it a try already.  We’re on an every Thursday night schedule for January and it’s beyond lovely.

We welcomed the New Year in with sparklers and a movie…and in the same PJs all day.  We kind of went all out.  Can you tell?

Mancala is my fave.  My Aunt Linda taught me how to play when I was little and I played it over and over and over again every time we went to visit.  When we were there at Thanksgiving she taught Harper…and life came around full circle.  She even sent Harper home with her own set.  And now we play almost every night.  It’s kind of the greatest thing ever and it makes my heart all happy like.

These two almost everyday at some point take my mind far into the future when they are little old men together.  It’s the sweetest.

Remember out new curtains that are really a shower curtain cut in half?  Yeah, so they are not nearly as good as our other curtains when it comes to playing hide-n-seek.  Sol didn’t have a chance.

What?  You wanted to see more random sleeping Amon pictures?  Well you’ve come to the right place.  A long Target trip proved to be just what this little random sleeper needed.  None of my kids ever, ever, ever did this.

I was working on a blog post at like 9:00AMish and he crawled up in my lap face down.  Next thing I heard was snores.  He does sleep at night.  And he does take a nap.  I don’t get it or understand it, but it’s really the funniest thing.  You never know when he’s going to fall asleep.  It’s like an on going game.

And #nopantsforlife

Tomorrow is a big day.  Huddy and Sol got hair cuts last Saturday and tomorrow it’s Harper and Amon’s turn.  Amon’s first haircut.  Goh!!!!!  I’ve already packed one thousand dum-dum suckers to try and keep him semi un-crazy and still.  I called in a friend to take on this grand task.  I figure if it goes horribly wrong she will still love us.

I like to purge.  I want our house to only hold things we love or need.  Last night I told Josh Kelley I was feeling smothered and I needed to clean out.  He was not surprised.  I started with my shoes 🙂

She.Is.My.Sanity.  The. End.

Maybe not The.End The. End because she also makes to-do lists.  And includes getting dressed.  And I like that.  And I like her.  Now, The.End.  For realz.

Happy Friday.

Photo Craze

She’s my jam.  I enjoy her and our conversations.  She’s compassionate and tenderhearted.  She’s deliberate and creative and loves a good book fair.  She made a wish list and everything.  I’m so thankful she’s my girl.

This is how Amon really feels about doctors appointments.  Yep, me too Amon, me too.  Do you sense the anguish…the despair?  It was pretty dramatic.  Why is it socially unacceptable for adults to melt down in the corner?  I feel we would all be in better moods after a release like this one.

Halloween is going to be the bomb this year.  I’m a fan.  Love me some Halloween…and yes, I love Jesus too 🙂  Amon’s costume hasn’t arrived yet, but let me tell you, it’s quite possibly the most appropriate costume for Amon…like ever…like ever, ever.

A very happy, appears to be a flicker-offer.  Totally cracked up at Huddy.  We are completely far too familiar with Target’s bathroom.  It’s quite unfortunate.

Huddy’s birthday is Sunday.  He’s been excited for the last 83 days.  Josh said, “I’m afraid he’s going to be disappointed.  He’s expecting unicorns to wake him up and sing Happy Birthday.”  He’s super excited.  I purchased this for one of his gifts and yep, it’s going to be his best birthday yet.

Work.  Taggie blanket and letter a letter C shirt.  I’m kind of diggin’ the anchor…of course.

Full Count baseball makes for a really good night.  Sol is smitten.  Completely and utterly smitten.  He’d throw ball all day long and he enjoys watching.

I kept seeing all this crazy buzz about honey crisp apples.  Then I saw them in the store and I had to try them.  I was surprised…shocked a bit…they are actually totally delicious.  Very deserving of the name honey crisp.

One day I’ll shop alone again…one day…but until then, we’ll keep rockin’ on with cookies and laughter.  Laughter is a must.  It’s my main survival tool.

He’s still my sleeper.  Random places.  All the time.  I’ve never had to use the baby lounge buggy until yesterday.  I’m totally making a calendar.

Hair cuts.  Kelley boy hair cuts.  I can’t even stand it.

Mountain biking on our date night was a fantastic idea.  Too much fun.  I could become a mountain bike junkie.  I told Josh he did not warn me about helmet hair.  He said, “I didn’t know.”  Oh yeah, he doesn’t have much hair.  Word.

And hey locals, don’t forget about Madison Creek’s Pioneerfest Saturday from 12-4.  Tons of fun, games, prizes and food.  And lots of great auction items.  I have art pieces and key fobs up for grabs at amazing prices and all the money stays in the school.

I told you…photo craze.  Now the boys and I are off to hang with Ashley all day.  I can barely contain my excitement.  She’s my jam too.  Have an awesome weekend.

Happy Friday.