One Month Blogging Anniversary!

Today marks 1 month of Nesselrodes…365!  I have been wanting to do a blog for sometime now and decided I was just going to do it, instead of constantly talking Dave’s ear off about it.  I’m not a writer so I was worried about writing something everyday.  I realized that I don’t have to write a story each day – a picture and a few sentences is more my style.  I want something to document what my family does and what we’re about.  I think I’ve done a pretty good job so far.  I was worried that I wouldn’t have anything to write about, but my family is full of entertainment and stories, so that shouldn’t be a problem.  I hope they’re keeping you entertained, too!

Thanks for reading!  -Jenn

 

Weekend In Review

It was a gorgeous weekend here in NC!

We had a great Saturday! Kelsie and Dave had a Father/Daughter date and went to Pottery Camp (1.). Kelsie has Dave wrapped so she was able to get him to her favorite restaurant (Japanese food), Best Buy (for a DS game) and PetSmart for dog adoption day (no new dog – he’s not THAT wrapped!) Kyle and I spent the day together, too. We had lunch at McDonald’s and went to the book store. He also had his hair cut (2.) He’s been asking for a mohawk (no way!), so he got a “faux-hawk”. He spent the rest of the day playing outside with his friend Drew (3. & 4.). Later that night we went to dinner with The Kitner’s – Dawn, Glen and Drew (5., 6. & 7.). They live across the street from us and have become great friends!

All day Sunday was spent working on Kelsie’s biography project. She picked Justin Bieber (shocker!) and has to make a life size poster-person of him.

More pictures to come when Kelsie has completed her Bieber.

Hope y’all had a great weekend!

Community Helper Day

Today was Community Helper Day for the Kindergarten classes at Kelsie and Kyle’s school. Many great men and women took time out of their day to explain (or try to explain) what they do for a living. Each of them brought goodies to pass out to the kids. A Firefighter, Preacher, Geologist, Lt. Col. in the Army, a Musician… and Kyle’s favorite…

“Mom, look, the cafeteria lady gave this to me”

“No, Kyle, I’m pretty sure that was a Doctor”

Wordless Wednesday

No school on Tuesday = Bowling with the boys

(Ryan, Eddie and Kyle)

Heart Full of Love

Kyle’s Kindergarten teacher assigned the parent’s homework this week (thought my days of completing homework were done!). On a construction paper heart, I had to show what is special about my child. The obvious – he’s so handsome and has this little smile that will melt your heart (and get him out of a lot of trouble!). He’s smart, kind, affectionate, athletic, energetic and funny. I love when he tells me “I love you, Mama” out of the blue. He still likes to cuddle with me and I hope he always will. The heart isn’t big enough to show what is special about Kyle to me. I do know that my heart is full of love for him.

My EASY Valentine’s Day Wreath

I usually don’t decorate for Valentine’s Day, but this year I just couldn’t resist. After seeing all of the creative and beautiful Valentine’s decorations on Pinterest, I decided to try something of my own. All I did was spray paint a grapevine wreath red and add a few embellishments I found at Michaels. Doesn’t get any easier than that!

(Linking to Craft-O-Maniac, Reasons to Skip the Housework,

Rook No. 17, Sugar Bee Crafts, Inside BruCrew Life, Chef In Training, Michelle Paige,

Clean & Scentsible )

My dream

This is my attic.  900 square feet of prime real estate.

My husband and I would LOVE to get this finished one day.  We just can’t seem to agree on what we want/need in this space.  If the hubs had his way, this is what it would look like…

(picture source Google)

He wants a place for him and his friends to play pool, cards, watch the game and escape their wives and kids.

Me… I’d just like an organized place to craft and escape my husband and kids.  Is this too much to ask!?

_{(source Beach Brights)}

I’d never leave this space.  I might sleep here, too.  This mama can dream, right?

 

(Linking to Life with My 3 Boybarians)