My Son, the Cub Scout

Some of you have gotten emails from my son who sent emails to everyone in my address book, but if you didnt here goes. My son, Peyton, who has NEVER had anything to do with any social event decided he wanted to join CubScouts. So here we are and he is LOVING it. I have never seen him interact with the other children like he is now. I am purely amazed how much he has grown over the last year. Anyways, we have started selling POPCORN and he would like to ask all of you if you would like to buy some popcorn from him. (He said PLEASE :0)) If you are interested let me know and I will send you an email and it will take you directly to his page and you can check out and pay online and they will ship it right to you!!! Its super easy. Thank you for your time & consideration.

-Peyton

Inspired For You Review & Giveaway

I love decor in my house that mean something. When I came upon Marys shop, Inspired For You, I knew I had found a very special place. Her shop is filled with signs that mean something. She can personalize any of them to say what ever your heart desires. In her shop, there is a sign for everyone! Her signs are so inspirational and can make any house a Home! Need a Christmas gift for that person who is so hard to buy for? Check out Inspired For You because they are sure to have that perfect gift!!! Here are some of my favorites although I have a hard time deciding on a favorite!

How great is this pumpkin for the upcoming fall? Its fast approaching.

This reminds me of my boys :)

This is one of my favorites! I am pretty sure I see a purchase for this in the near future :)

I also see two purchases of these for the kids teachers this year for Christmas!

Love the story this piece tells.

Inspired For You was so kind and sent me this We Do sign. I love it. It is hanging right by my front door so that you see it when you come and go in my home. My boys think it is pretty cool because it says We do Fishing & We do Muscle Cars. Two things they LOVE! Mary custom made this sign to fit our family. It tells a story in a sense. She can make one for your family as well that your kids will think is pretty cool too :)

Inspired For You would like to continue her generousity and give Magical Memories followers the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to her shop!!! How amazing is that? Use it for yourself or give it as a gift!!!

Want to win? Here is how to enter.

*Head on over to and tell me what you would spend your gift certifcate on (mandatory)

*Be/Become a follower of my  blog (mandatory)  

Extra Entries?

*Blog about this giveaway +3

*Enter my other giveaway +1 per giveaway

*Buy something from this shop +10

**Giveaway will end on 9/26 * Winner will be chosen by random dot org**

Pasque Flower Creations Review & Giveaway

Hey Guys! I wanted to introduce to you a new favorite Etsy shop of mine, Pasque Flower Creations!! In her shop you will find fun and comfortable clothes for babies and children as well as functional home and gift items. All her items are one of a kind. She does do custom items if that is something you are interested in but needs a few more days for those orders. Want to see some of my favorites? Here they are!!!

How sweet is this quilt for a new baby boy?

Love the fabric print of this pillowcase dress.

This dress would be super cute in the winter with leggings, boots & a long sleeve shirt!

One of my favorites! Love the colors and that flower makes me squeal with delight!

Want to brighten up a room? Add one of these fun pillowcovers to it!

Pasque Flower Creations was so kind and sent Presley Kate this adorable and fun pillowcase dress. I love it. The colors are fabulous and fun. Its light weight so she doesn't mind wearing it in this Georgia heat! Momma likes it because its so well made. The stitching is perfect and when I washed it, it looks the same as it did when I opened the package! Love Love it!

Pasque Flower Creations would like to continue her generousity and give Magical Memories followers the chance to win a baby quilt or blanket of their choice. How amazing is that?

Want to win? Here is how to enter!

**Like Pasque Flower Creations on FACEBOOK and leave a wall comment saying Magical Memories sent you (Mandatory)

**Be/Become a follower of my blog (Mandatory)

Extra Entries?

**Follow her BLOG +2

**Head over to her SHOP and tell me your favorite item +1

**Blog about this giveaway +3

**Grab my new button +1

**Buy something from her shop and tell me what you bought! +10

**Giveaway will end on 9/20 * Winner will be chosen by random dot org**

Blogs I love to read!

This week on Show us You Life over at Kellys Korner is favorite blogs you read! I have some that I read daily. Here are a few of my favorites incase you arent already following you can check them out too! Also come link up your favorites so we can all see!!!

My favorite blog to read is Baseballs to Bows. They have recently adopted their second daughter from China and I love following their journey :)

Another good one is Houghton Happenings. I feel like I know her because we "knew" each other from another board before blogging! :) As well as A Very Good Life.

And last but not least I love reading Dawn's Blog and Megan's Blog.

Hope on over to Kelly's Korner and share with us your favorite blogs!!!

Family Photo Session

Some of you may remember we had our family photo session about 2 weeks ago with Brandi of Colima Farm Photography. I got our cd from her and wanted to show you the results. I am in LOVE with them. I think they turned out better than I imagined. See what you think.

Love this pic of them :)

Dont know where Peyton was here

One of my favs!!!

Peyton was done at this point lol

I so need to diet!

Presley Kates Belle dress we got her at Disney. She LOVES this dress & the shoes too.

Presley Kate is TWO!

I cant believe it but my little baby girl is two years old. Makes me sad especially since we are finished having children.



I am so thankful that I have these pictures because its hard for me to imagine how tiny she was!

She wasnt happy about being in the carseat for the first time.

She is such a princess. Does not like to get her hands dirty!

Her hair looks red here????

Look how sweet she is!!! She looks so much older. We are definately out of the baby stage! She is very independent & loves to do things Herself!!!

One of my favorite pictures of my Presley Kate.

Presley Kate,

There are so many things that you are doing at TWO! Here are a few...

*You weight about 25lbs

*I have no idea how tall you are :/ You have a well child check next week

*You wear size 18-24 months

*Shoe size is a 5. You have such little feet

*You are potty training yourself. You *usually* tell me when you have to go potty but will occassionally have accidents. You have even gone all night without a pull up!!!

*Your favorite foods are strawberries, ice cream, and beans(you love all kinds)

*You still are not a fan of meat

*You love Minnie Mouse and Disney Princesses

*You are such a good talker and can have conversations with us. I dont think there is anything you dont say!

*You are so smart!

I know there is tons more but I am drawing a blank here :)

Heidi's Nook

Before starting this school year I started doing some research on things that can help Peyton focus on his school work. Thats when I came across Heidi's Nook. In her shop you can find weighted lap blankets that can help children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder as well as learning disabilities focus on doing their home work. I have even read that the weighted lap blankets can help a child when out to dinner with the family or at the dentist. Here are a few things you can find in her shop.

Firemen Fabric for the lap blankets

Adorable quilts the will make you the talk of the shower!

Fun fabric for girls for a lap blanket!

How adorable is this for a lap blanket.

Heidi's Nook was so generous and sent us our own Alien's weighted lap blanket. Because of Peytons size we went with a 4lb blanket but she can make them 1-8lbs. As soon as we opened the box Peyton had to try it out. He doesnt really get that it is helping him but he thinks its pretty cool to get to lay it in his lap while doing school work. I think next time we go out to dinner we will be taking this new blanket with us to try out.

Heidi's Nook would love to work with you and she is offering the first FIVE Magical Memories follower FREE SHIPPING on their entire order when you use the code MAGICAL at checkout
!!! This offer will expire on Sept 15th. Hurry up and take advantage of this sale! Get a jump start on Christmas. I am sure you know someone who is struggling and could use any assistance such as a weighted lap blanket, right?