A Day of Rest

Wanting to sleep in this morning...I woke at 5:30 to my sweet boy yelling "Ma Ma...Ma Ma" in his crib. So I roll out of bed and stumble down the hall. You can't help at smile at that cute face...even if it IS 5:30 a.m.! So as I get Kolton settled in with his morning bottle and cartoons, I put on the ole' pot of coffee and start the day. It's hard for me to actually get up that early (Kolton always gives me a little help) but I love early mornings. It was 1degree...that's cold. The cat's thought it was cold to, as I went outside to feed them. Coda ,the only male, didn't even get out of the little kitty condo Keith made them. I peeked in at him and he looked at me as if to say..."yeah right, I'm not getting out-not even for breakfast!" As I was outside facing the cold, the trees cracked when the wind blew like there were ice on them. No ice-just freezing cold! But we had the most beautiful sun rise. The picture only captured some of the beauty. We had a wonderful morning at Church and even though it is so darn cold, the sun is shining bright! This afternoon we are just lounging around. I'm going to have the kids pick out a movie and just relax under my big old quilt with my babies around me. Keith is busy out in the workshop...which for him is a day of rest and enjoyment. He is still working hard on the trim. Our amaryllis bloomed today! We will have four blooms on it this year. I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Would you give me a boost??

I love the simpleness of my life!! I'm blessed to see and notice the simple joys of the day (at least I hope I see all of them). Walking into the kitchen, we have Barbies little bug parked..packed full which you can't see from this view, and then as you can see, one little one boosting up another peeking into the window to have a conversation. I LOVE IT! What these guys come up with! I just stop and look and crack up!! So I grab the camera to share with all of you and of course my husband Keith, who just smiles and humors me. I love him for that! Well, yesterday was a good but not too productive day. I did get my laundry almost done, floor half swept, and the fish tank cleaned out. My to do list is always longer and never caught up with the done list. For some reason it always rolls over into today, so I can continue on... Today we have groceries to buy and errands to run. I wish we could just stay home due to the frigid temperatures, but Kolton is down to his last two diapers-not good! I'm working on some new doll patterns and hope to get some made over the weekend! Pictured is a oatmeal colored chenille doll, which is one of my favorites since I love every single shade of brown. I enjoy, really love working on my dolls throughout the day. Sometimes it's the only thing to tuck myself away with to keep sane... maybe that's why I don't get my to do list done...=0) I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! STAY WARM! ~Tina

Good Morning!

It's a cold but beautiful morning! You never can tell what the weather is going to be like in Ohio and sometimes it changes within the hour...but as long as the sun is shining...it makes for a happy day. Our house has a lot of windows so weather or not the sun is shining makes a big difference inside!

Anyway...

I listed a couple of dolls this morning and wanted to share. This little gal is offered at a discounted price because her arms didn't quite line up straight...but she is still pretty darn cute!

Every one is doing well here at the Thompson house. Natalie was a little ill last night, but is better today and enjoying spending the day at home. When the kids don't feel well it is a special treat to hang out in Mom and Dads room watching TV and being waited on hand and foot. Makes you feel a little better. But everyone else is doing fine...Keith is hard at work on refinishing the woodwork still. We currently have a sheet hanging for our bathroom door because our door and bathroom trim is out in the work shop. I love it! The trim looks so nice! I will have to take some before and after pictures.

Well enjoy your day and I will try to post again really soon!!

~Tina

Luecee and Yellow Baby!

This is baby Luecee! I made her this little yellow baby before she was even born and her Mommy has been sweet enough to email me pictures and has given me permission to share with all of you! The bottom picture is Luecee at 1 month and the top picture she is two months old. How quickly they grow! Luecee is so darn cute... I wish I could just pick her up and squish her!!! Enjoy!!

Luecee and Yellow Baby!

This is baby Luecee! I made her this little yellow baby before she was even born and her Mommy has been sweet enough to email me pictures and has given me permission to share with all of you! The bottom picture is Luecee at 1 month and the top picture she is two months old. How quickly they grow! Luecee is so darn cute... I wish I could just pick her up and squish her!!! Enjoy!!

It's been a month!

I can't believe that it has been a month since I last posted!

To give you an update as to what is going on here at the Thompson family...well...things are finally settling down from the holidays! Everyone is doing very well and getting back into the daily grind.

I finally switched my Etsy store from 4peasinapod to just under my name. I am listing new items all the time and have really been focusing on my scripture babies as shown above. The kids are working on some artwork, that I will be listing as cards soon. We've had computer issues that slowed things down a bit, but no worries!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!! I will post again soon...I promise!!

~Tina