Starr Mercer :: Small Town City Girl: April 2010

April 30, 2010

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Eye appointments for the kiddos today.

We will be heading back soon for another visit. They will be dilating Scarlett's eyes for more accurate testing. Sounds like she will be wearing glasses for a while to correct her eye that turns in.

Ace was his usual self during the exam...just had to push the limits and be goofy.

All & all they were both pretty well behaved for their Mama today. At one point, while we were out in public, someone asked me 'will they sleep on the way home?', implying they were busy-bodies and I probably looked like I needed a break. I replied 'no, they haven't slept during the day for years now. They're just very active, which I don't mind...better than them being inactive or unhealthy'. The woman just smiled and I smiled back...because I have this conversation in public more often than one would think. :)

April 29, 2010

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One of my favorite rooms in our home is the MUD ROOM. Almost every inch is purpose-ful space. I love displaying old rubber boots on this antique shelf...I don't think I could ever part with a pair, they are just too cute and a great display for spring! On the opposite wall, each of our family members has a floor to ceiling cubby which has hooks to hang jackets, a bench to drop a school bag and a basket to catch all those misc items (just waiting for the cupboard doors to be hung to share more). We gave this room a little clean-up today and snapped a few pics while it was actually tidy...like 5 minutes.

April 28, 2010

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The big reveal of Scarlett's dance recital costume was today...everything throughout the year was worth it for this moment. She absolutely loves it...especially the color purple (her fave). Can't wait for the performance!

April 27, 2010

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This workin' Mama has tired tootsies today. Just had to take a break to relax before teaching a class tonight.

April 26, 2010

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Putting the finishing touches on this craft I'll be teaching tomorrow night at the Expressway Family Centre...just in time for Mother's Day!

April 25, 2010

Little Princess Book

Created this cute little book a while back and thought I would share.

Directions can be found here along with a video tutorial.

Quick & easy baby shower gift idea.

I think I'm addicted, you might be too once you see how easy they are to make!

Loved this simple way of binding the book.

Made out of envelopes, you can dress up the pages and tuck goodies inside.

4|25|2010

Began our Sunday morning with a family breakfast...complete with pancakes & bacon.

Then Cory headed to the backyard to begin assembly of the new playset we ordered.

Ace snuck out to help build the climbing wall.

Lots of pieces...this could take a couple of days.

Preparing the spot for the playset in the backyard.

Ace & Scarlett watching Daddy in the bobcat.

Along with Nana & Papa, the kids helped too...they are anxious for it to come together so they can play.

April 24, 2010

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A pirate party for Nicolas!

We had a great morning over at the Heiser home celebrating Nicolas' 4th birthday.

April 23, 2010

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I had been searching for a good granola bar recipe for months. My friend Casi shared this recipe a few weeks ago and I've made two batches already...they're so good they disappear in our house. Made a batch for my crafty friends to try tonight, here's the recipe ~ Enjoy!

GRANOLA BARS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup margarine

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup corn flakes

1 cup rice krispies

1 cup coconut

1 cup sliced almonds

1 cup craisins(or raisins)

1 cup dried apricots, chopped

(I sometimes substitute mini chocolate chips for the dried fruit)

Cream butter and add sugars, beat well. Add vanilla & eggs. Mix together flour, baking soda & salt then add it to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cornflakes, rice krispies, coconut, almonds, craisins & apricots. Press into a large rectangle, greased & floured cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes (depending on your oven) or until lightly browned on top. Cool before cutting.

April 22, 2010

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Happy Earth Day!

I know today is a day to be green, but I've been loving the sunshine shining down on our fine earth these days and thought I would do a tribute to a popular color around our house lately...yellow!

daisies Cory gave me for my birthday