Monday, July 7, 2008

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I have been SO busy, I have not had a second to visit anyone or post myself. I will try to visit everyone tonight and see how your holiday was. We had a great Fourth of July just hanging around the pool with family all day. We usually go to the beach for the 4th but decided this year to go later in the fall when its a tad cooler and the rates are down too. We spent the money we would have spent at the beach on screening in under our deck. Its been a fun project. We finally finished it up over the weekend. The kids are SO glad daddy is finally finished so that he will swim with them in the evenings instead of work. Once he starts a project there is no stopping him. We want him to casually work in spare time; and kind of enjoy it, but he works night and day 24-7 until its done. He did a great job...
The way our house sits, it stays so comfortable under the deck, even when its 100 + degrees.
The kids want to eat, sleep, do schoolwork, basically everything in there now. They are loving it.

 

posted by mommy24treasures at 4:00 PM

29 Comments:

  • Wow Connie, you are inspirational!!!!
    what beautiful photos. Stunning.
    Thank you so much for the email, im dealing with a poorly X X so will email as soon as i get a lil break from her, bless her lil cotton socks : )
    speak soon
    xxx
    s

    By Blogger Shawnstribe, at July 7, 2008 at 4:22 PM  

  • love the color sucker pics.

    By Blogger RamblingMother, at July 7, 2008 at 4:36 PM  

  • These are such fun pictures of Caitlyn and her BIG lollipop! Did she ever finish it???

    How sweet of your dh to screen in your porch. I know you all will enjoy hours of fun family time together.

    Caitlyn is beautiful!

    By Blogger missy, at July 7, 2008 at 4:42 PM  

  • You are the nicest and coolest Mom ever! I would NEVER buy those for Lottie and Emma Jane!!! I can't even imagine Lottie on that much sugar! Yikes!!!!

    Awesome about the porch...that will be great for rain too huh?

    By Blogger The Byrd's Nest, at July 7, 2008 at 5:43 PM  

  • that sucker is almost as big as she is ... wonder how many licks till she gets to the center ... lol

    By Blogger Gwen Oatsvall , at July 7, 2008 at 6:32 PM  

  • Beautiful pictures and beautiful arrangement (and of course, a beautiful subject)! Makes me wanna go out and get my girls a giant multi-colored lollipop.

    I think they'd be done after about 10 licks.

    Lori W

    By Blogger Lori Lynn, at July 7, 2008 at 6:43 PM  

  • Oh..that lollipop looks so yummy. :) It's almost bigger than her! So glad you had a nice weekend. We did too. And how awesome about your porch. Sounds wonderful!

    By Blogger Linette, at July 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM  

  • Cutest Monday I have seen in a long time!!! We want pics of the new project!!!!

    By Blogger Football and Fried Rice, at July 7, 2008 at 7:45 PM  

  • That sounds so awesome...a screened in area is so great especially on those hot days. Love the details of the BIG lollipop:)The colors are great:)

    By Blogger Michelle, at July 7, 2008 at 8:13 PM  

  • I just love the huge, colorful lollipops for photo props. We used the red and white ones in our Christmas card photos. Your photos look great. Caitlyn looks adorable, as usual. Another good thing about these is that kids can never really finish them, but they are sure happy giving it a try!

    p.s. I so want to see pics of your finished deck!

    By Blogger Michelle R Photography, at July 7, 2008 at 8:23 PM  

  • I just found out I won the auction for your adorable Whispers of the East skirt for Starfish Children's. I can't wait to receive it! I just stopped in to say thank you for offering such an adorable skirt for a great cause. I LOVE your digital scrapbooking. I've just been thinking about starting, do you recommend a good software to start with?

    By Blogger Shari, at July 7, 2008 at 10:51 PM  

  • Cute pictures! Gracie had one of those lollipops, but she was intimidated and gave up after a few licks!

    By Blogger Nicole, at July 7, 2008 at 11:06 PM  

  • Those pictures with the colorful lollipops are the best! Did Caitlyn actually finish it? She looks so intent on trying!

    That is great about the deck!!

    By Blogger day by day, at July 7, 2008 at 11:43 PM  

  • OMW...that sucker is as nearly big as she is....that is hilarious.....I want to see pictures of the deck! ;)

    By Blogger Steffie B., at July 8, 2008 at 3:33 PM  

  • You photo's are so amazing~ I would love it if you would share some of your tips with us.

    Have a blessed week my friend,

    Krista

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 8, 2008 at 3:49 PM  

  • Gosh.. all of a sudden I want a HUGE lollipop...?? LOL!!
    The pictures are great, and she makes that looks so good!
    love,
    Keisha

    By Blogger Keisha, at July 8, 2008 at 4:28 PM  

  • Oh my goodness...I am laughing out loud here...that Lollipop is bigger than your sweet girl! so so precious Connie...and you captured it perfectly...as always! What a cutie pie!

    Now.....post pics of that new porch....I want to picture your sweet family in there having school.....
    and...which beach....because we ALWAYS go in September...to South Carolina....and love it.....and wouldn't it be just great if we happen to be in the same area!!!!! (email me!)

    Love you sweet friend!!!
    Denise

    By Blogger Denise C, at July 8, 2008 at 5:52 PM  

  • That lollipop is every kids dream! What cute pictures!

    By Blogger Kim, at July 8, 2008 at 7:01 PM  

  • OMG - I so know what you mean - we have been SO SO SO busy! Love the images and that lollipop~! Wow!
    Ladybug hugs,
    ;D

    By Blogger Pixel Fairy Princess, at July 8, 2008 at 7:05 PM  

  • Yum. I want one of those lollipops too! You are the coolest mom! Sorry I have not posted in a long while. I have still been checking in, but gosh, I feel up to me ears in this that and everything else. So, needless to say the blogging has gone by the wayside. Love your new header and background choices...stunningly beautiful as always!

    By Blogger Lauren and Ed, at July 8, 2008 at 8:17 PM  

  • Caitlyn's lollipop is almost as big as she is! ;)
    We have a very small screened in porch but we love it so much. The kiddos do everything out there; you will really enjoy that and way to go husband on getting the job done! ;)

    By Blogger The Ferrill's, at July 8, 2008 at 11:09 PM  

  • Great photos, the last one especially made me smile, it looks like Caitlyn can't believe the size of that lollipop!!
    Glad your enjoying your screened porch, it will be so nice and cool!

    By Blogger kerri, at July 9, 2008 at 8:33 AM  

  • What adorable photos! That is a big lollipop!

    By Blogger Holly, at July 9, 2008 at 4:33 PM  

  • Sounds like you had a nice 4th celebration. The pix of Caitlyn are beautiful. That sucker is huge LOL. Too cute! Do share pix of your new porch. Sounds like a fun place to be in the heat!

    By Blogger my3 kids, at July 9, 2008 at 8:57 PM  

  • Love the gigantic lolly pop! Oh and where are some pics of the newest addtion that your hubby just finished? :)

    By Blogger Meredith, at July 9, 2008 at 9:24 PM  

  • Wow, what a big lollipop! Precious photos. She is just too cute. I wish our deck set up higher so we could do something like that.

    By Blogger Lisa, at July 9, 2008 at 10:50 PM  

  • Connie...

    Wowza! Just stunning. I love the color of the lollipop with the birds of paradise in the background, and of course, Caitlyn licking away.

    I had to laugh when I read Kim (Byrd's) comment. I, too, would never have enough courage to fill my trio with that much sugar..heh!

    Hugs,

    Ohilda

    By Blogger Ohilda, at July 9, 2008 at 11:06 PM  

  • It just doesn't get any sweeter than that! Precious....
    so glad your holiday was fun. Your new "room" sounds wonderful!

    By Blogger Jewels of My Heart, at July 10, 2008 at 1:36 AM  

  • now that is one giant lollipop! :)

    By Blogger Deb, at July 11, 2008 at 9:33 PM  

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