Hope

Cardmaking!

Crafty Tin: Note Cards

I made these for Sandra to keep all her cards in. They have dividers for each Holiday.

The Nest is Growing Up..

Preparing for the first day of school took 2 weeks.

We had to plan outfits, organize supplies, figure out hair, etc...


The biggest transformation was Ms. Allyson.


She decided she didn't want her hair in braids (at least until basketball starts) anymore so we had to come up with a big girl hair *do*


First we had to put in a perm($4.00)..her hair was extremely damaged due to sun and chlorine exposure so we also had to trim the edges.

Then we mositurized it ($2.99)and add a handfull of mouse ($2.99) and wet set it with rollers overnight. ($6.99)

She was all decked in her purple satin head bonnet ($1.99) (thanks Nana for the tip)

Then we blow dried the ends in the morning to get them all straight and I added more oil and "bumped" the ends with my curling iron.


Then we combed it all out (with a brand new wide tooth comb) ($1.49) and added a headband $1.50 (1 of 10 she bought this week)


See the results below!





























Sean just needed new sneakers , a plaid top and he was DONE! basically!



He did mentioned he was nervous about his first day but he did great...although he lost his appetite.

YYYYYYYYYY M C A!!

The YMCA has definitely come along way since I was a kid.

No more are homeless people camped out front, and no more runned downed looking facilities.

We have over 25 locations in the Atlanta area. Most of them new and improved.

The YMCA closest to us opened in 2005. It includes an indoor heated pool, outdoor pool, and mini water park, basketball court, teen center, wellness center, group exercise studio, cycle studio, multi-purpose activity rooms, child care areas,traditional, and family locker rooms, and so much more.

I've already signed the kids up for camps, and since we are members we will be taking full advantage of the pool and everything they have to offer.

bag lady...

I told Ms Ava that she was not allowed to bring her purse to school. She calmly said "Okay mommy". Then while this precious little girl slept in her bed I emptied her back pack in order to prepare it for the next day and look what I found.

Not only the purse but all her worldly possessions. She loves her gum, money and never leaves without her phone.

A Taste of Coca Cola

Saturday we headed downtown to the NEW World of Coca Cola. Vincent and I weren't quite sure if the kids would be bored but took a chance. And I'm so glad we did!!! WE had a blast.

Interesting Fact:

Why a new World of Coca­Cola?The original World of Coca­Cola, located at Underground Atlanta from August 1990 to April 7, 2007 was a resounding success. It hosted over 13 million visitors who marveled at the collection of Coca­Cola artifacts and stories from around the world. And a lot has changed in the last 17 years. Consumers have changed, our marketing has evolved and a lot of new products have launched. The World of Coca­Cola has changed to reflect The Coca­Cola Company of today.

The info:

http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/

Price: $9 for children, $15 for adults

Things to Do:

First stop the 7ft Coca Cola Polar Bear

Then we enjoyed the new 4-D theatre complete with raining coke and moving scents and dragonflies that poke you in the back.

Then we tasted 60 diff coke products.

Then we headed on a tour of hour coke is made.

Then to the gift shop the kids bought sprite and cherry coke flavored chapstick.

Then we were given classic coke bottles to take home as souvenirs.

The photos:

Notes: Next door is the GA Aquarium a must see for this summer!!!