Outlet Mall success

My mom and I went to our outlet mall today and I scored some good deals at Old Navy and Gap.

Sweater $12.50

Cargo pants $10.50

First I bought this polka-dotty shirt. $9.80. I love this kind of shirt because I can wear it by itself in the summer or under a cardigan in the winter. I have had my eye on these since they came out but no way was I paying $24.50!

Then I decided I really like the green one.

And the other polka-dotty one.

I also bought a fleece shirt for Jack because he only likes "softies".

Gap had buy one get one free coupons, so I bought a cardigan for $15 and got a free shirt. I went back with my second coupon and bought 2 fleece pullovers (one for me and one for my mom) for $10.00.

Feeling pretty darn good about my bargains today!

Christmas Roundup

Family portrait. Can't believe how big the boys are getting--and how badly they need haircuts.
Jack made a Lego Santa and reindeer--complete with Rudolph. There are actually 10 reindeer because Santa sent a message to Jack via PNP, that he has a new reindeer.

We left cinnamon rolls, broccoli and celery for Santa and the reindeer. Along with several notes.

Blurry picture of the tree after Santa left his gifts.

After they have torn into pretty much everything and are happily examining their gifts.

Christmas is near

I made some paintings for the boys' teachers. They are 12x12 which is a fun size to use.

Decorated some cookies too. I always think it sounds like a good idea to make cut cookies, and then I start the process and 3 hours later I'm thinking, "Why did I think this was a good idea!?"

Parker and his wonderful teacher, Mrs. Brown.

A close-up of the painting.

Custom Name Art

I am "officially" painting custom name art now. I got business cards and everything--that's how you know it's the real deal! I have several orders yet to do, but these are the first three I've done. I'm trying to put a lot of detail into each one. These are all gifts, so I sure hope the recipients don't read my blog!

This one is for a dance studio.

The next two are for teachers.