PSF and decorating the tree

One of my favorite activities has always been to decorate the Christmas tree.

(For the record, I have always hated un-decorating it.)

Early on in our marriage, Alex and I started the tradition of watching the best Christmas movie ever while decorating.

A few years ago, due to a little boy (and now a girl too) who likes to repeat things, we opt to wait until bedtime before turning on the movie.

This year, however, we decorated so fast that we wouldn't have time to get past the first few scenes anyway.

Why is that?!

Because we only had to decorate the top half of the tree, of course!

We put a few child-friendly (read: non-breakable, non-chokable, non-flushable) ornaments on the bottom.

Which were quickly removed by a certain someone with sticky fingers (literally and figuratively).

Fully or partially decorated, we still think it's a beautiful tree!

Hosted by Cecily

And the award goes to Charlie!

Congratulations Charlie!!!

*cue flashing lights, music, applause, balloons dropping*



Sorry, I understand everyone thinks their child is the best, the most persistent, resourceful, etc.



But the decision has been made.



The award for Most Awesome Temper Tantrum goes to Charlie.



Still not convinced? Need proof?


Remember, you asked for it!

(Watch at your own risk.)

Flora, Fauna, Merryweather and a giveaway

In my recent post about my addiction to Facebook the hilarious Facebook material Melody supplies me, I mentioned fairies.

Specifically, Melody putting fairies in her pants.

Many of you wondered what type of fairies I was referring to.

So, I give you, the infamous fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather.

Yes, the Sleeping Beauty fairies.

No wonder they were so easy to get lost in one's pants.

See how small they are?

(No, that is not a giant sized matchbox car. It's just a regular sized one.)

Funnily enough, they actually came with this really cool Princess Aurora doll.

Melody doesn't play with her as much as the fairies though. Maybe it's because she thinks she's Princess Aurora.

And speaking of fun toys, my IRL friend, Sierra, (mommy of sweet baby Jane) is hosting her first giveaway.

A Zhu Zhu Pet.

If you have one of those kids who always wants a hamster or some other weird creature that you don't want living in your house, then this toy is for you.

Head on over there and check it out!

PSF and thankful

I truly have an infinite number of things to be thankful for.

I'm pretty sure I would run out of paper if I tried to write them all down. Or I would get a hand cramp.

However, these three children are at the top of my list.

(Sorry the picture quality isn't that great. Since I forgot to pack my camera cord, I took these with my cellphone.)

They follow very closely behind their wonderful daddy and my handsome husband.

Yes, there is a plethora of blessings in the Powell household.


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snow or sand?

This is where were are celebrating Thanksgiving.

We walked outside and Melody exclaimed, "wook at all da snow!"

Too bad Charlie believed her. He was in for a surprise when he tasted that first mouthful. Yes, I said first.

Sorry for the poor picture quality. I forgot camera cord so I can't download any of my pictures. This is from my cell phone.

So far we are having a great time! We have played in the sand, eaten sand, collected shells, shoveled sand, and Melody has seen several whales.

No one else has seen whales, but we have seen dolphins. Jack had a special treat yesterday; he went sailing and enjoyed a dolphin show up close.

Today we're expecting more beach fun and lunch at our favorite place, Bud and Alley's. We will be attempting to take a family photo for our Christmas card this afternoon. I'm prepared with many bribes so let's hope we get a good one!

Facebook with Melody

I'm a facebook junkie. I love facebook and I love updating my status when I experience those status worthy moments.

Thankfully, I have a two-year-old. Melody provides me with a lot of status-worthy moments.

I decided to take those statuses (stati?) and turn them into a blog post.

The following is a fairly accurate representation of Melody's activities for the last month.

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I just told Melody not to put fairies in her pants. I'll add that to the list of things I never thought I'd say.

Melody was jumping up and down and I asked her if she had ants in her pants. She said no and that she had fairies in her pants.

Melody just told me her tummy hurt. When I asked what would make it better she said, "A smile!" Oh the sweetness that is that little girl...

[I have] an adorable two year old for rent. She comes with complementary whine.

Melody asked if she could have her fairies if she didn't "put dem in mah pa-ants."

Melody has refrained from putting fairies in her pants today. However, she seems unable to stop licking them.

Melody just said, "Remember when I was a duck? I would quack and waddle my body."

The following dialogue occurred between Marc Osier and Melody. Marc: Melody, can you dance? Melody: No, but I can take my clothes off. Yep, I'm really going to have to keep my eye on that one.

PSF and God Bless Baby Jane

The Sacrament of Baptism is my favorite sacrament.

While it's supposedly a mere ritual, I personally believe that a change truly happens when on is baptized.

Even in precious little babies.

All of my children have fabulous godparents. I feel it is an important role to undertake.

I was honored when I was asked to be godmother to this sweet baby, Jane.

And thankful to her parents for blessing me with this role.

Hosted by Cecily and Sue