http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog it's the little things Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:32:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en * happy pictures to celebrate friday! i wasn't such a happy mommy last night-two fussy boys were draining my patience. guess that's real life. sigh. but it's a new day with much to be happy about! * a faded green door with red and white strips and a beautiful lavender flower. so happy! * * looking through old pictures and ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/12/making-me-happy-today/ * matthias had his first (new) art class last week. we're so excited because max signed up with him. the boys had a blast, but mommy is waiting to see if this class is really worthwhile. matthias has such a drive to create, and i want to make sure it's nurtured. we might look into ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/11/this-that-and-one-more-thing-2/ * matthias, david and i made cupcakes yesterday. matthias likes to pour all the ingredients into the bowl. david likes to help me hold the electric mixer. i like to eat the finished product (a little too much). * * for the toppers, we melted starbursts in the microwave. it only takes about 10 seconds to get them ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/10/oh-yum-2/ * this sweet owl sits quietly on a branch and reminds you of your those whooo hold your heart. customize the necklace with names, words or a short phrase! * * so charming and whimsical. i think it might be our sweetest piece, yet! * * my boys love seeing their names around my neck. even my husband!! * * and three of ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/09/whoo-do-you-love/ * today i'm gonna let some stuff go i'm going to give up on trying to have it all together. i'm going to admit i'm not perfect. i mean, is it really THAT big of a deal if i get the kids to school late-don't return every email today-or-eat too much chocolate? will the world end ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/08/breathing-easier/ * this kid and his sloppy kisses turn my heart to complete mush. we're relieved to get a good report on his little nose. and it was so fun to see him play at the beach friday. david's grown up a lot since last summer. if i didn't catch him, he would have run straight ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/07/speaking-of-my-heart-melting/ * on our way back from LA, we spent some time at the beach. matthias wrote a message for me in the sand. of course, my heart melted. i love you, too, matty. happy saturday, friends! http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/06/i-love-you/ * place any order today and get free earrings! just make a note in the notes section 'free earring friday'! click here to shop our hand-stamped jewelry. * * * ps matthias loved his art class. more pics soon * * * pps we are driving down to LA for post-op check on david. pray that there is ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/05/thats-right-baby/ * i'd like to take some classes. the thing i most want to learn about is photography. i need to understand my camera better and improve technically. also, cooking, knitting, and sewing. * * we signed matthias up for an art class that starts today. he loves to draw. if he's not fighting imaginary bad guys then he's ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/04/learning/ * these are the shoes david wears every day. and guess what? they're worn out. there's a hole right through the bottom of the shoe. and you know how he did it? exploring, walking, running, and generally getting into trouble. * * and we couldn't be happier. i remember when david was born and the doctor told us he would ... http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2010/03/03/the-best-kind-of-worn-out/