The Gordon Family Blog

Almost Christmas

2009-12-15T11:12:00.002-06:00

I can't believe it is almost Christmas. I can't wait for a nice long break and to spend time with my family. I can't wait to see the girls open their gifts and see their face on Christmas morning. I think I am done with all my shopping, I'm sure I will be out on Christmas Eve getting last minute things, but I have most of it.

Packed and ready to go!

2009-06-16T17:20:00.001-05:00

I THINK I have everything. I'm going to worry about this until we get there, but I think we are ready. Our flight leaves at 12:00 tomorrow so we will get there around 9:00. I can't wait to see my girls faces on the plane and when we get to Disneyworld. This is going to be great!

Great week

2009-06-11T17:27:00.003-05:00

Taylor and I had so much fun this week at Easley Amused. Bridget did a great job. She was really good with the kids and really good at teaching art. I can't wait to take another class with her with friends. Here is a picture of my artwork. I'm going to hang mine in my "jungled theme" classroom. Taylor is hanging her monkey in her bathroom, zebra in her room, and giving her lion to daddy to hang in his office. She said we need to spruce up his office.

Summer is here!

2009-06-09T13:22:00.003-05:00

Lainee's first day at Lakeside Summer Fun was today. She,of course, had a blast. She has been going to Lakeside since February so it wasn't anything new to her, it will just be fun for me as a mom to be able to take her and pick her up. During the school year, I don't get to take her so this is special to me.

Taylor and I had a blast today at Easely Amused. We will go for 3 days and paint 3 different jungle animals. We did the backgrounds of our canvas today, this is going to be a great mother daughter experience.

Dance Recital

2009-05-19T19:34:00.003-05:00

The girls had their dance recital this weekend. They have been practicing every Tuesday since August. They both did great. I knew Taylor would do fine, but I was so worried that Lainee would get stage fright and just stand there or cry. But no, she was making movements the whole time. I can't say for sure if she did everything correct considering every child was doing something different. It was so cute and worth every minute. We were at the recital from 1:00 to almost 6:00.

Mrs. Harrison's B-Day

2009-05-06T21:03:00.002-05:00

My assistant's birthday was last week and I told my kids I would put pics on my blog. We had a little surprise party for her. She does so much for me and for the kids. I would not be able to sew at night and do what I have been doing this past year if it weren't for her. She's great. The kids had a great time and I think she did too. She loved the hat I made for her. What was funny was that she didn't even realize that it had a balloon on the end of it until she had been wearing it for some time.

Easter Day

2009-04-12T17:13:00.003-05:00

We had a great day today. I love to wake up and see the girls faces as they look through their Easter basket. After church, we went to my moms and ate a huge lunch. We had more food than we do at Thanksgiving. It was so good. Then the girls hunted eggs for the third and final time this year.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Ag Museum

2009-04-12T16:48:00.004-05:00

We have been going to the Ag Museum for the Easter Egg Hunt since Taylor was 4 years old. We haven't missed a year. It is a great place because everything is spread out and there is a lot to do. We look forward to this every year.

Easter at the Gammils

2009-04-10T13:25:00.003-05:00

We went this morning to the 5th annual Gammil Easter Egg hunt. Kate and Claire were at Ms. Charlene's with Lainee. Each year they have an Easter egg hunt at their house. The girls had a lot of fun. Last night, Lainee colored her Easter dress with a blue sharpie. After trying everything to get it out, I finally just painted over it with liquid white out. It worked enough that you can't see the marks in pictures. I know I will laugh about it later, just not right now.

Catching Up

2009-03-27T23:06:00.007-05:00

I have completely neglected my family blog. I am been very busy with Easter outfits and orders promised by Easter that I really haven't done anything but sew. I haven't even done much of anything to even take pictures of, except for Taylor's birthday. We spent several days during Spring Break with getting ready for her friend birthday party, having it, having her family party, and then celebrating on her actual birthday. She had a good one. She was pleased with her presents, most of all her new phone. I was shocked at how many friends she has that text the way that they do. Good call Chris with the unlimited text plan!!

Lainee's hair

2009-02-19T22:54:00.001-06:00

Over the weekend, I decided to trim Lainee's hair. It has gotten so long that it wraps around her arms. I am growing it out so we can donate it to Locks of Love, but I don't want to cut it until after the summer. Her hair looks so cute with braids so I need it long. Taylor and I have both donated our hair in the past few years so I thought it would be nice if Lainee had a turn. I only cut off about an inch, just enough to get rid of the dead ends.

My new machine!

2009-01-31T22:34:00.002-06:00

For the past week, I have been obsessed and could not quit thinking about the next step up from my sewing machine. When Chris bought it, they told him that this was a great machine for what I was doing (at the time) and that was all I needed and it had so much more than my first sewing machine he bought me 7 years ago. Well, now that I have been sewing every day for the past 4 months, of course I want more. When I was learning to use my machine, I could not believe how may features it had and what all it did. I did not think you could get much better. Then I took the class for new owners, one of the girls there had the step up from my machine. I was blown away. I could not stop thinking about it. I knew the place that Chris bought my machine would let you upgrade, and I have saved up a good amount of money from things I have done in the past few weeks, so I went to just talk to the owner. Well, we were able to work out a deal, I ran to the ATM and home to get my machine and back to the store in record time, and I came home with a new one. I am so excited. It is kind of like going from a Toyota Camry to a Toyota Sequoia. I could not quit smiling in the store and on the way home. This new machine has features that I never dreamed existed. Of course I am going to have to go through learning new features all over again, but it is worth it. I can't wait to get busy with new outfits. I have just been practicing and using scraps tonight, but I think I am ready now! I'm so happy!!!

My other blog

2009-01-14T15:19:00.003-06:00

I finally got my pictures together and set up a seperate blog for my clothes. I figured I better go ahead before I get too busy with Easter and spring clothes. I'm still working on a few new things so just keep checking back. I'm taking some more sewing classes in the next few months. One is the ruffle cuff , collared top and ruffled pants class. I think the pants also have ruffles on the bottom (backside), the outfit is so cute! The address is www.bowheadhairbowsandmore.blogspot.com

I have a nephew!

2009-01-02T18:44:00.003-06:00

On December 30, my sister had the first boy on our side of the family. My mom had 4 girls, I have 2, Holly has 1, and now Brennan has broken the cycle. Not really sure what to do with him, but I guess we will figure it out. He was 8lbs. 21 inches long, doing great. I was able to take a video of Michael coming down the hall with him to show the family that is really sweet. Chris got me a new camera for Christmas and it does way more than what I was wanting, but I am glad, just not sure how to work everything on it yet. I took the video but I'm not sure what to do now. I'll try to get it on here soon, I guess I can, we'll see. But anyway, they are home now and we are going to see them tomorrow. I can't wait.

Our Christmas Pictures

2009-01-02T18:10:00.002-06:00

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T22:02:00.005-06:00

We had a great day today. I couldn't believe it when Chris said, "Wake up, it's 9:30." We let Lainee sleep with us because we were afraid she would wake up early and see her toys on her way to our room. I guess with all the excitement over the past few days, they were catching up on their sleep. They were really excited about all of their toys. Lainee's favorite was her doll house and Taylor's favorite was her sewing machine. We set it up right next to mine so we could sew together. She has been practicing all day.

Funny story from last year

2008-12-25T21:40:00.004-06:00

After making cookies on Christmas Eve, Taylor and I put them on our "Cookies for Santa" plate and put them in the den. I was cleaning up the kitchen and Taylor came in there and said,"Lainee stole Santa's cookies!" I was like, What? She said, Lainee just ran by my room into her room and had cookies in her hand, now she is in the bed eating them. I ran and got my camera and went in her room, she was like a deer in head lights. It was so funny. She just smiled real big, a cookie in each hand, and crumbs falling out of her mouth. I couldn't get mad because it was so funny.

Christmas Eve

2008-12-25T21:18:00.003-06:00

On Christmas Eve, we always go to my moms to have Christmas with my family. We go to Chris's moms the day before Christmas Eve. The funniest thing was when Lainee opend her first present, it was a cardboard box (wrapped) with a Princess cash register inside. When she unwrapped the cardboard box, she said,"Oh! Just what I wanted! A new box, this will go perfect in my room!!" She said it with such enthusiasim, she was so happy to get this box. I was laughing so hard that I could not tell her that there was more inside. When I finally told her, she was very excited to get the real present, but it was the cutest, sweetest thing to see her so happy over just a box. Then, the rest of the time when she was opening her gifts, before she had them completely opened, she said,"I know what this is..." Of course she didn't have a clue what any of them were going to be, but she had a blast opening them. Each year has been more fun than the previous year watching them open presents and seeing their reactions. Taylor really wanted a North Face jacket. We kept telling her we weren't sure if we would buy one because she didn't need another jacket. When we opened gifts, she opened the box that looked like the size a jacket would go in, but it was not it. Then she opened all the others and it was not there. After all the gifts were opened, I told Taylor there was a gift she missed under the tree, it was just a small box. When she opened it, there was a note inside that said to go look in my closet. I followed her so I could see her reaction. She was so excited. Even though it is 75 degrees outside, she is still wearing it. Taylor went to bed early after Christmas at my moms but Lainee and I made cookies for Santa, and she didn't even try to take them this year!!

Waiting for Santa

2008-12-24T14:33:00.006-06:00

The girls are so excited about Santa. To pass the time by, we went to see the Christmas lights at the park and ride the train. We had a blast. The best part was that they got to just walk straight up to Santa. We had to wait in line an hour at Northpark the day before. But, we had a great time, then we rode around the neighborhoods and looked at the lights. The best one is in Laurelwood, where the lights blink to the music they have playing.

When we left Northpark that afternoon, Lainee fell asleep in mid-sentence.

Finished for now!

2008-12-17T23:05:00.006-06:00

I am so relieved to have finished the orders I had promised to have by Christmas. I took my apron and stockings to school and had an enormous response. I've worked hard the past week and now I'm done. I had a couple of orders that did not need to be done before Christmas so I am taking a break for a day or so, then I will finish those. Sorry to those of you that I had to turn away, I just did not want to let anyone down. I delivered some already that I forgot to take pictures of, but the ones I am delivering tomorrow, I remembered. My favorite is the matching set for a mother and father in law. I've been asked to do a show in Madison but I am just not sure if I can take something like that on right now. I did a craft show and had 2 weeks worth of work. I've devoted so much of my life the past month to sewing, I feel like I need to spend some time with my kids, but we'll see. I'm so ready for the holiday and to be able to stay home and spend time with family and get together with good friends.

"Sew" Busy!

2008-12-03T16:57:00.006-06:00

I have not had a chance to blog lately or do anything else for that matter. It seems like all I have done is come straight home and go to the sewing machine. I have not even cooked and that is a big thing for me. I'm not complaining though, I love it!! It's been great seeing people excited about what I have made for them. And the compliments I've been getting are just making me want to do more. Everyone keeps telling me I need to do a web page but I just have not had time and those that don't use the internet much have told me I need to get pictures together. Well, this is going to have to do for now. Here are a few things I have done in the past 2 weeks. The stockings come in 2 sizes. The small are $18 and large $20. If you buy 3 or more of the large, I will take off $10 and 3 or more of the small, $5. I can switch the fabric up and use strips on the stocking and dots on the cuff, or if you have a particular color you would like, let me know and I can try to match it.

The week of Thanksgiving

2008-12-03T16:39:00.004-06:00

During the week of Thanksgiving, the girls and I went on our annual Thanksgiving beach trip. We have done this every year for 4 years now. We had a blast! Everyone always asks if we can go on the beach and the answer is YES! Last year Taylor got sunburned. It is warm enough to play in the sand with shorts and a t-shirt on. A few years the girls have been brave enough to get in the ocean. But they do have an indoor pool that is wonderful. They swam everyday and had a blast. We went shopping on Friday to the outlet mall and I spent every bit of cash I had, but I got some great deals. We got to the mall at 7:00, we all shopped until 11:00, then mom took the kids back to the condo with her. After that, Debbie and I walked around until about 3:00. When we got home the kids were asleep. The picture of Lainee says it all! She was sacked out! We all had a great time together. I got to finish 2 dresses that were ordered and a few tshirts for the girls.

2008-11-11T22:37:00.000-06:00

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Clothes for Sale!

2008-11-11T21:58:00.023-06:00

I have been taking sewing classes lately and making clothes for my girls. I had several people ask if I would sell them. I practiced and practiced and am now ready to sew for other people. If you have a certain material that you would like an outfit made out of, just let me know. Here is a price list:

Jumper Dress (lined) Size 9mo. to 6 $30

Ruffle Bottom Pants $25

Jumper top with pants $50

John John Size 6 month to 6 $30

Pillowcase dress $20

T-shirt/Chenille dress Size 6 month to 6/7 $35

Three tiered skirt $25

Children's Pajama bottoms $15

Applique or Embroidery $8

Monogrammed Bow $10

My email: bowheadhairbows@yahoo.com

MSU fan

2008-10-04T18:34:00.003-05:00

Lainee was so proud to wear her new outfit and she doesn't even know anything about State. It brings back such good memories of Taylor when she wore her cheerleader outfit. She wore one when she was about 18 months then again when she was in kindergarten. I wish I had the picture of Taylor in hers saved on the computer, but I didn't have a digital camera back then.

Ballet and Jazz

2008-09-27T10:27:00.003-05:00

The girls are having so much fun at Rhonda Whiteheads. Taylor is taking Jazz with her friend Madison and Lainee is taking ballet with Manze and Emma. Lainee will ask me each day that I pick her up from Tonya's if we are going to ballet. Taylor enjoys having Madison either go home with us on that day or going to her house after school. The past few weeks I have been taking a sewing class so I have had to leave at 6:00 to go to that, but Robin and I have a good time visiting while the girls have their fun (like we never get to visit at school).

Let Sleeping "Girls" Lie

2008-09-27T10:13:00.005-05:00

I went to wake the girls up for school the other morning and thought they looked so sweet. It was so early, I wished I could just let them sleep.

Our Second trip to the beach!!

2008-08-11T21:41:00.003-05:00

Fun in the Sand!

2008-07-31T09:37:00.003-05:00

The girls had a lot of fun playing in the sand. Taylor used so many details making her turtle that it looked real.

2008-07-23T17:21:00.000-05:00

Our Family Vacation

2008-07-21T17:26:00.003-05:00

We just got back today from our family vacation to the beach. We went to Orange Beach with my friend Robin, her husband Tommy, and little girl Manze. We had such a good time that we stayed an extra day. The girls had a blast playing together. We took a babysitter which was GREAT!! She stayed in the condo with the girls while they took their nap, which gave Robin and I time to just lay on the beach and relax! We had a lot of good seafood and just a fun time! Taylor, Lainee, and I are going back with my mom and sister on Friday, I LOVE THE BEACH!!

Lainee's First Haircut!

2008-07-21T16:35:00.004-05:00

Last week, I went to get my haircut and had her cut Lainee's hair also. She did such a good job. She sat still the whole time.

Like Mother Like Daughter

2008-07-03T15:53:00.003-05:00

Taylor and I have started cooking together. Nana gave Taylor her first cookbook for her birthday. It is a kids Betty Crocker. She cooked fudge for ice cream sundaes for us all. She did great. I hope that she will continue to enjoy cooking as much as I do.

2008-07-03T15:48:00.000-05:00

I'm All Wet !!

2008-07-03T15:43:00.004-05:00

Lainee had a great time helping me water my plants. It started out as an accident, she walked through the water, but when she realized it was funny, she did it again and again. She was soaking wet and had a blast.

Taylor's Award's Day

2008-06-25T15:40:00.003-05:00

On awards day, Taylor received 2 awards. One for honor roll and the writing award. I was so proud of her. I can't believe she is going into the 5th grade.

Lainee's First Day

2008-06-25T15:30:00.003-05:00

Lainee's first day at Lakeside was a few weeks ago. She did great. She is in the same class as her friend Manze and a new friend, Emma. I was worried about how she would react going into a class full of strange kids and teachers but she did fine. When I picked her up that afternoon, I met her teacher for the first time. She said she just loved her and that she did great. I was so excited. She has had so much fun ever since then. Each day she says, " I go back and play on the playground!!"