Stitches in Time.....or rather....Stitches in Lip

Pooh has his father's beautiful Big Blue Eyes....and his fathers adorable little tushy......His infectious grin...and as it looks...his left handedness as well....

so I knew eventually my son would exhibit some small trait that he would get from me.....little did I know it would be my propensity for cluminess.....(sorry little dude)....

The Day before my Brother in Law's wedding.....was a day like any other....and like any other my adorable...little pooh bear....let his feet run away with him....and as he was walking in his grandparents living room...fell over his two left feet....his top tooth going through is bottom lip in the process.....almost ALL the way through....

I have to say I was quite proud of myself...I didn't freak...have heart failure or go into a screaming mimi fit....I think having tended to years of my own self made battle wounds had prepared me nicely for this....

After a good 25 minute struggle to stem the bleeding...I made the executive decision to take him to seek professional care....especially since I still plan on him being a male model in the future...nothing will mar his perfect face...tee hee....

I should have prepared my heart for what was to come....

Watching my little Pooh being strapped down on a board...they affectionately call a papoose...and inject his lip with a needle I swear is better suited for an epidural.....My only thought at the time was to go Jackie Chan on those hurting my baby...and whisk him off....screw modeling....it's over rated anyway....

I have never heard my little man cry so hard....though looking back I think it was more from him being strapped down than anything else....

I held his little restrained hand...and told him I'd get him anything he wanted....a popcicle...a new toy....a well stocked mini bar.....oh wait...that was for me....

The beauty of it all?....as soon as he was un-hooked from the table of doom...and had his orange popcicle in hand...he the happiest little lark in the land....

even waving goodbye to those who had just tortured him....

If only he had known...we'd be back 4 days later to get them removed....

And of course...If Juice had been here....it probably wouldn't have even happened.....He misses all the good stuff.....

A Walk In The Park...

Well, The last 20 Days....have been chalk full of The Fun....And Not So Fun...(ahem Stitches, which I promise I will get to.)....

moments of change....and growing....and awareness.....

On one of our first days on vacation...While enjoying a beautiful July Day....at an amazing small town Park...watching Peacocks...and Ducks...and fellow park goers.....

And my little Munch-i-kin...and his larger than life adventurous personality...that I am so very proud of....

He took to the pavement...on one a one baby journey of enlightenment...expanding his horizons..testing out his ever improving balance...and his ever more selective hearing...

As I watched his little diapered bottom walk away....to find a pefect stick or rock..

I have to admit I got a little sad....

The days really do go by way too fast....

And in that moment....I just wished he'd stay little.... a little longer....

Almost Home....

And it has been a totally Griswold Worthy Vacation indeed....

I have had the opportunity... (literally my first) to hijack my parents computer... and get a good dose of my blogging fix in...  almsot 20 days without my daily theraputic release... has been a true test of my character and stamina... all I can say to that... HA!!!

The last 17 days or so have been FULL of stories... which most I will talk about once I finish this last leg of the vacation...

Which consists of taking myself and one... now sick 16 month old on a 2 hour flight..  followed by a 12 hour drive home on Friday... with 3 dogs... and Granny and Papaw in tow...

From Pooh and myself dealing with his first bout of stitches...  To my parents completely surprising me at the hotel in Detroit...(Did I mention they live in Oklahoma?)

I am so ready to be back at home...where I don't have to pick up after myself.... (yet)...

can walk around in my undies if I want to...  and can get back into my boring... uneventful... but oh so satisfying routine...

I promise I will be back to read you all...  make my silly, stupid comments...  and return to the land of the virtual living...

If We can only survive the next 3 days...

See you Soon!!!

Oh....More Swag-tasticness.....

I am absolutely giddy with all this fabulousness....

The Mommy Blogger Of The Year....is never going to believe all of this is just for her!!!

Here are 5 more of our Generous...and oh so Talented Sponsors!!!

DeeVine Designs:

There is nothing more fabulous than receiving a one of a kind masterpiece.....The creative genius behind DeeVine Designs creates totally unique and custom cards...that are truly fantastic. She has generously given our Winner a Fabulous Piece from her collection!!!

By Order Of The Crown:

Okay...so I've officially found my new official saying...."Keep Calm and Carry On"....when I first saw this...I was like "oh so a mommy thing"....and I knew I had to have one of there pieces included....well the powers that be....outdid themselves...and are providing both a "keep calm" print...and Tee shirt...in their choice of color to our fabulous mommy....I'm so jealous!!!

Blinky Muffin:

Part of being a mom...and some day's a HUGE part.....is finding the humor in things....it's that idea that I wanted to add to our amazing swag bag....and Blinky Muffin....came through for us big time....they are an adorable company that makes super fun....super cute...super funny....monsters....and not only that...they create many monsters to help find a cure for MS...a truly wonderful cause. Blinky has So generously created a special monster just for our Mommy Blogger of the Year.....to add a smile...and a giggle!!

Lilys Goat Soap:

Our Mommy of the Year (MOY) deserves extra special pampering....and all natural, homemade goat's milk products will help make our (MOY's) skin oh so soft...and she will feel oh so pampered....Lilys Goat Soap....Uses farm-fresh goat milk (free from artificial hormones), virgin olive oil, high grade coconut oil, and essential oils or scents, chosen for their fragrance and "aromatherapeutic" qualities, and creates an unequaled natural skin care experience. They have provided our MOY with luxuriousness uncompared.

Style Me, Baby:

It may be having a boy.....or being a tad more girlie...than not....that I fell in love with Style Me, Baby...so adorable and Chic accessories for babies and Children. Her pieces are fun, bright, funky and all around fantabulous.....I am so honored that Style Me, Baby is providing our MOY with one of her pieces!!!

Now hold onto your britches....we still have 7 More Amazing Companies to Show You!!!

.....to be continued......

More Fabulous Swag Prizes for Our Mommy Blogger Of The Year!!!

Design Fruit:


Jason Gaylor....the fabulousness behind Design Fruit: a shop providing vinyl decals for your home is so generously giving our Mommy Blogger of the Year this super cute set of three robot decals. Jason is so extremely talented and His original illustrations have been on the cover of Digital Scrapbooking Magazine, and featured in multiple National and International magazines, including Computer Arts, Digital Scrapbooking, and Simple Scrapbooks. They have appeared on many different mediums including, Sunkist and 7up cans, Chevy ads, PBS ads, Blue Man Group merchandise, H&M apparel, Hewlett Packard design templates, FLOR tile samples, a network show package for the Versus Channel, and the Eastern Promises movie trailer.







And Jane:

I have to say, I was so very excited when And Jane so generously offered to donate one of their gorgeous items for our winner. And Jane is a beautiful little shop specializing in extraorinary hair accessories...."the perfect bow".....and they are perfect.....unique, custom and many are limited editions.....our winner will fall in love.....

Baby Dipper:

I LOVE mompreneur businesses....and Barbara at Baby Dipper is my newest hero. A SAHM of not one but 2 sets of twins....feeding time was quite a chore....and she never was able to find the perfect bowls that would allow her to feed her children with one hand. So she created the Baby Dipper. It's patented shape allows for easy feeding....and it is lead free...so no harmful chemicals. A must have for sure!!!....Barbara is Amazing....in adding one of her amazing Baby Dipper Bowl and spoon sets for our Mommy Winner.

Cozy Moments:

Every Mommy, and especially our Mommy of The Year deserves some special pampering. Cozy Moments is the Shop that will make our Mommy feel like a million bucks. They are absolutely wonderful in donating a scrumptious item from their line....with varieties such as frosted pink cupcake, key lime pie, Southern Creme Brulee and Mango Papaya....all I can say...heavenly...

Alonia Creations:

Handbags...Purses.....pocketbooks.....whatever you may call them....they have a soft spot in my heart. Maybe because I managed a designer handbag department, and drooled incesently over the Jimmie Choo's, Botkiers and Gustto Bags......Now....after finding Etsy...I am drooling over amazing handmade, custom creations. A New shop on the scene, but with amazingly adorable products is Alonia Creations. Made by a Working, Single Mom....it is so fantastic that she is donating a special item for our lucky winner.

Wow.....Already We've introduced you to 10 Amazing, Generous....and Totally Fabulous Companies....Our Winner is totally getting spoiled beyond her wildest dreams.......

Now.....we aren't even half way done my friends....oh no we're not....We still have 13 more still providing scrumptious swag.....

Some of the Amazing Swag for one Amazing Mommy!!!

Introducing A Few of the over 21 Companies that are so graciously helping me celebrate and honor our first Mommy Blogger of the Year!!!



Sugar Lump's Design:


An Awesome Mother Daughter Team from Texas who make Fabulous Jewelry and Photo frames. Fun and Whimiscal Products that will make our Mommy of the Year feel Amazing!!!

Creative Details:




This Amazing Army Wife...Who Lives in Virginia....who is a self proclaimed "artsy-fartsy" chick has a flair for the fabulous with her Monogramed Pieces...from Wall Art...to Glassware...Photo frames....and more....our winner will be blown away!!! Her Etsy Shop is Fantastic...a definite must see.

Luel Designs:

Luel Designs...an Amazing Custom Handbag Boutique, is SO Generously donating one of their signature bags to our lucky winner. They've been stylin ladies for over 6 years...and our winner will be no exception.

Well Of Creations:

Another Amazing Military Mom...who runs a gorgeous Etsy Shop from My ex-home of Sunny Arizona. This fantastic artisan makes some beautiful pieces with her crocheted handbags and hats, mosaic art and stationary. Our winner will be so excited to have one of her pieces as a gift.

Goth Chics:

I LOVE fun, funky and unique pieces....Goth Chics definitely satisfies that desire. April the owner's goal is to make unique and beautiful pieces to add to your life. Her jewelry is out of this world awesome...and her Eco Chic lunch bags are must haves.

This is just the first 5....we've got so many more to come!!!

Oh Vacation, Vacation.....

Ahhhh Three Weeks relaxing...like this......

Sitting on the beach....having a cold mai tai....feeling the sea breeze on my face...and the sand between my newly polished toes....

ahem.....

Oh sorry....I know that was only my dream last night.......

Actually it will be a Crazy, 3 Weeks of Fabulous, Family Fun.....

And I really do mean it......

Let me put it to you this way....

3 adults....3 dogs....and 1 Pooh....driving 1/3 of the way across the country....

There will be weddings....pool parties....bbq's....and shindigs.....oh and sharing a double bed with the sister- in-law that I still have yet to meet.....(I hope she can deal with my teeth grinding...)

So as I go on my journey of enlightenment....or Self Destruction....(I'll let you know when I get back)...

I have prepared for you a dose of Fabulousness....in the way of spotlighting the 23 Amazing...Fabulous....and Generous Companies that are providing our Mommy Blogger of the Year with her Celeb Worthy Swag....


So Make sure you come by and check out the goodies.....and continue submitting your Nominations.....

And Don't Forget to grab the Mommy Blogger of the Year Button on my sidebar....Spread the Word...we can't do it without you!!!

Have a Star Spangled 4th.....and we'll be seeing you soon!!!