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What we've been up to!!!

**Goober got a new phone*** The cell phone industry drives me crazy! Isn't everyone always looking to upgrade to the latest and greatest in phones. I hear every day what kid has what phone and who just got a NEW cooler phone. Taylor... aka Goober(in the most loving way), was harping for months to get a new phone. He changed his mind 3 or more times on what was the "it" phone for him. Finally things worked out for him and he is happy with his phone and since he's happy, we all get a little peace around here. I am learning that teenagers can be irritating! (I can hardly wait to live YEARS in the teenage state!)
Here is a picture of him proudly holding his phone. (He actually asked me to blog about this momentous event) Yeah Taylor!

I love little kids and the things they do! Noah finds a pair of goggles and he'll wear them for days. Summer or winter, it doesn't matter. It's mostly just a hair accessory for him. We did actually just get these new ones for the pool and these two boys wore them for days. They make me smile when I walk in and both of them are sitting on the floor watching television with their goggles on their heads!!

Summer Fun! We have had this jump on our sidewalk for months. It's now just a regular fixture at our house. Kids come up and down our street on rip sticks, scooters, bikes and our neighbor with her daughter in her stroller even used the ramp. These boys were having the best time!
(my photo don't...Satchel looks like he has a skitter coming out of his head. I need to pay more attention to the background)
Later that day....something happened to Noah's shirt so he took it off and didn't want to put it back on. Then Joe ripped his off. So, we layed down a thick layer of sunscreen and let them have their fun! They are so cute when they play together! And.... well, they're just plain CUTE!!

Now...for some of what I've been up to! I needed some sewing therapy and this blanket did just the trick! For one thing, I love to sew these blankets, each one is unique and always ends up adorable. Second, it was for some incredible neighbor friends that were bringing a daughter home from China! It was great to meet 3 year old Lilly and give her this as a welcome home gift.

If I love one thing, it's Mod Podge. I even Mod Podged decorative paper ON the bottle of Mod Podge!!!!!! This is what I just did to a black star that has been hanging on my porch for over a year or so. New and improved. And.....if I love something else, it's black and white. Oh, and gingham and polka dots!!! (any color actually). Anyway, I'm heading in the black and white direction with some decor and this star will (I think) eventually come inside and hang above the mantle. I am working on some drapery panels in the damask pattern. Anyway, easy to do, and the thing I love is that the possibilities are ENDLESS!!!!!! Have you seen all the cute scrapbook paper!

Who doesn't love a gooey cookie now and then? I'm sharing our favorite recipe for one of our favorite treats.
Chocolate Revel Bars
Mix:
1 C. Butter
2 C. Brown Sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3 Cups Quick Oats
2 1/2 Cups flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9x13 pan, press about 2/3 of the mix in the bottom (save the rest for later.
Melt together:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
12 oz. chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
after melted, add 1 tsp vanilla.
Pour chocolate mixture over cookie mix. Crumble on top remaining cookie mix.
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes. (I go on the low side, 25 does it for me..)
Cut when cooled. We usually store ours in the fridge, something about it being cool.
Enjoy!

And lastly, today I got my first Vera Bradley bag!!!!! It's the bowling style bag in the yellow bird print. Next I want the super tote in this print. I needed a new purse more than a tote, but who can just stop with one, so many cute ones to pick from. Right now there are some discontinued patterns and styles on the website that are a great deal. I got mine from my local retailer, but might order it next time!
I also went to IKEA with some fabulous friends!!!! (Actually I've gone twice this week) LoVe, LovE, lOvE IKEA!
Now Saturday will all be about the WORK!!!!! Won't the kids be happy about that!
Love y'all!!!!!