Yard Sale Week 6

So this past Saturday was an annual 24 block yardsale that I went to with my mother-in-law and the kids. We also went to a yard sale to help a family raise money for their adoption. We came away with quite a few good things...and below you can see pictures of the kids playing with their favorite things.

So I got a bag of clothes for $2 that had some items for Chloe I really needed but I also stuffed in the bag some costumes to see in October and some 2T clothes that I added to some that Gideon has out grown to make a lot to see together. I also got a kitchen set for $5 it's old but the kids have loved playing with it outside and I got more dishes to go with it for $2. I picked up two little play vacuums for $5 and the elmo/cookie monster one is adorable they both talk and make sounds ( I already have them sold for $5 and $10). I got a brand new umbrella stroller for $5 for a friend. I picked up some shoes for Tirzah for $.50 a piece. I also got another learning table for $3 that I've cleaned up and got ready to sell. Joshua's Mom bought a pack n play and decided she didn't want it so I am selling that for her, it came with a mattress and changing table and so far looks like it will be sold easily for a $15 profit. Also those Laniloh milk storage bags are brand new I got for $.50 and easily will sell for $5. So that is how it's going right now...had a lot of fun and got some cute books for the kids. I plan on writing up a post on how to make money yard sale shopping soon. So be on the look out.

Uncles Here for a Visit

So the last time my two little brothers came to stay with me together was the week Gideon was born and their visit was cut short since they put me into labor (big smile). If you want to see a few pictures go to this link.That was actually written a couple hours before I went into labor...anyway Benji and Matthew came to stay this past week for a few days while my parents were away celebrating their 30th anniversary. Gideon and Tirzah loved having uncles to play with!

First Baseball Game

We got to go to a baseball game with my parents, some of my siblings, and Beth and her family. It was a lot of fun! We had great seats and Gideon and Tirzah actually sat through the whole game--they moved around to different family member's laps but they enjoyed it! There were fireworks after the game which was a big plus. Thanks Pops for treating our family to the ballgame!

Visit with Rachel and Bekah

My good friend Rachel got married last year and moved to Guatemala.She was up here this past month for a visit with her beautiful baby girl named Layla. We got a chance to visit with them last weekend as well as with Rachel's younger sister my good friend Bekah and her husband and four little girls! Let me tell you it was quite fun having so many little ones playing and babies all over. All of these babies have been born in the past 3.5 years! Can you believe it?

Chloe and Alivia

Me, Bekah, Rachel and their sister Abby with all our little ones---Gideon is the only boy!

Yard Sale Week 5

So last week we went to a neighborhood sale on our way to Richmond. We found some good deals. I got a learning table for $1 which works fine and I will resell once Chloe grows out of it. I got a carseat for $5 which I have already resold for $13. I got a potty chair for $2 which I hope to get $5 for. I also picked up a camp chair, some princesses and a few items of clothing including that adorable frufru bathing suit for Tirzah--which is perfect because I was needing one for her.

Update on last week I sold the portable bed for $15 (bought for $3) and sold the booster high chair I got for $2 for $5. I also have someone interested in the phone I bought for $.25 for $2. Starting small but getting better at bargaining and getting what I want.

Swap Time Update

So I just sent out this month's swap package and the theme was baking. So I put my favorite breakfast cake recipe along with the cake mix, pudding mix, walnuts, new green spatulas and some chocolate to eat while baking! I'll let you know what I get in the mail...

Here is what I got in the mail last month from the lovely Anne: a beautiful scarf and flip flops, recipes, trivet, chocolate, notebook and sweet note. It was a GREAT package!

Don't forget if you would like to be involved in the monthly swap let me know and I'll get you the information.

Storytime at the Library

We have an amazing new library that is quite huge! It has a coffee shop, a theatre and a wonderful children's area! This year I have started taking Gideon and Tirzah to their storytime which they do every couple months for 5 weeks at a time. The kids love it! They are read books by Miss Tara, get to do little bits of singing and a craft. These few weeks have been on colors which has been fun! They made a butterfly for the color orange and for this week Grandma got to come too. After storytime they pick out books and movies and then play with the puppets, puzzles and train tables and look at books. It is a wonderful time of the week.

Butterflies

There are anywhere from 5-12 children with moms, dad and grandmas

Playing with puppets

Picking out books

Playing with trains