May 27, 2009
Tegan in the car today:
“Oh, I see an American flag!”
Pauses.
“Oh no, it is just a minivan.”
(Picture taken with Ethan’s hi-tech Diego camera)
May 24, 2009
Ethan and I were talking about Memorial Day today and as I was trying to explain the holiday to him, I realized I really didn’t know much about it. I decided I needed to read up a bit. So, we are to honor those who have died while serving our country. I don’t personally know anyone who has died in the line of duty, but I appreciate the sacrifice they made for my freedom tremendously.
It got me thinking about my grandpa who had several opportunities to die while serving our country. I wish I had been able to talk to him more about it, but he was a very quiet man and I was too young to really think to ask much about it. Here is what I do know.
My grandpa, Lynn Reginald Clark joined the Navy and served on submarines in World War II. He was on shore at Pearl Harbor when the bomb hit. He was on the USS Grenadier when it was attacked and was a prisoner of war in Japan for about 2 years. He eventually became the Commander of the Naval base in Point Loma before retiring.
I was amazed to even find mention of him online. I found this little entry with an actual picture of him (far right). He did have the best handwriting and was the best cook ever.
He went all over the world, spent a lot of time away from his family and had to move his family all around the country throughout his career. I know there were a lot of men like him, that sacrificed so much for their country. I am very thankful for them and all they did. I am sure there is a lot more to his story and I truly wish I knew it. I also wish I had a picture of him to put up here so you could see him.
Thanks, Grandpa Lynn for all you did to protect us and our country!
(And mom, feel free to add or correct any of my information…)
May 21, 2009
I was able to whip these up today during nap time. I was needing a baby gift and didn’t think I had any flannel to make my favorite little burp rags, but there it was! I love them. I loved using them, I love making them. They truly are the best thing out there that I have found for spit up protection. And I love giving gifts that have a little love in them. I hope mommy and baby like them!
On a side note, I have found that if I am sewing or making something, Ethan wants to be right there and do it with me. His attention span is great and he truly enjoys it. He is my pin boy. I knew he loved crafts, but he even seems to enjoy other people’s crafts as well! He asked if he could sew today. Too sweet.
One of my favorite things about summer is the abundance of delicious, fresh fruit. I can’t get enough of it! My kids agree. Got these sweet things for 99 cents a pound today. Summer is coming!
May 19, 2009
Yay, I was able to do a little sewing! I used the tutorial on Joy’s Hope and it turned out super cute, I think. I will do the ribbons a little differently next time, folding them under so they aren’t scratchy. I bought supplies to make three of these, maybe all for her. I would think they would be comfy in the hot summertime. It was almost impossible to get a picture of her in it. It probably took me 45 minutes to make with two little helpers at my side. The next ones will go faster, I am sure.
May 15, 2009
We are crafting over here! Ethan, my craft loving little fellow, is in the middle of making an ABC book. I absolutely love No Time for Flash Cards and she recently posted letter crafts with two craft options for each letter. We are making one of each letter and then plan to make it into a book… somehow. He loves making them and they are very simple. If I don’t have an item needed, I improvise. I have thought a few times they might be too simple for him, but he is never disappointed. This website is a great resource and the crafts are so good for the kids. I don’t think we do enough creating these days!
May 12, 2009
I just stumbled on this flickr group b way of loobylu. They are lovely. And intriguing. I saw the movie Paper Moon when I was younger (could Tegan have a little sister named Tatum?) and know there is a song, but I am interested in knowing what these Paper Moon sets were all about and why so many people posed with them. Anyone know? They are gorgeous and I wish I had some of them. I would hang them all over my walls.
May 10, 2009
Here are the Mother’s Day gifts I made this year. I got the idea here and had my dear friend Georgia draw me up a tree (because it wouldn’t have looked like a tree if I drew it). I am very pleased with the way they turned out and I think the mothers liked them as well. I love coming up with something different and special for gifts!
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 4, 2009
My desk where I sit at work on most days is right next to a window. I work on the 5th floor so we are pretty high up there. I was sitting at the desk and something outside the window kept catching my eye. Half way through the day, I looked out and noticed there is a tree right outside the window and the top of the tree is just a little bit lower so that I can look right out and see the top of the tree. And right on the top of the tree is this huge crow’s nest. I couldn’t believe how big it is. The crow parents were flying all around and sitting on the nest throughout the day. I couldn’t see inside to tell if it is eggs or babies, but something is going on and I felt like I was getting a sneak peek. Not really a big fan of crows really, at all… but I think it is very cool that I was able to see them. After noticing them, I also began to notice that they were crowing. An awful lot. For 12 hours. It was still worth it.
