And so it begins

Things are going to get busy for Motley Handmade. I just want to give everyone a heads up for the up and coming shows you can spot us at {along with a bunch of other amazing crafters}





This Saturday we will be at the Sundance Harvest Market, it is a free festival that goes all day till 4.





Next on our agenda is Bijou Market on November 7th. Also just another plug that if you haven't applied and you hand make something amazing we want you, so get on it and apply.







Finally for this year is Beehive Bazaar is December 3-5th. I always go intending on buying gifts for others but alas only get gifts for me.

{disregard the date above}

Where have you been all my pregnancies

If you are like me you aren't about to give up style just because you are pregnant. And now you don't have to thanks to Forever 21. These jeans come with an elastic waist band so they are super comfy. And they are less than $20! I was ready to dish out four times that for some maternity skinnies but now I don't have to.

birthday and a bunkbed

Milo turned two a couple weeks ago,

He decided that when you are two you no longer sleep in a crib with or without the side rail off, which has turned nights at the johnasson house into a regular game of musical beds {last night Chad ended up on the couch, Milo was in my bed with me and my rather large maternity pillow, and Gav was in his bed.}

Which brings me to my next project...

Of course putting two boys into one room can only mean one thing... room makeover! I was planning on painting first of course but Milo's new found obsession for "Davin's bed" had caused me to switch my decorating plan {which I hate doing}

So now for the next few days my project will be taking this MTC bunk bed and transforming it hopefully into something amazing. I will keep you posted.

Gavin and the Garden

I would like to announce that Gavin finally caught up with the ice cream man, and it only took all Summer. That was the best $2 Popsicle ever.

Gavin started Kindergarten and just in time too. If I had to go another day with hearing the phrase "When is it time for Kindergarten?" I think I might have had a melt down.

Speaking of which Gavin had a melt down of his own the other day. The independent spirit that he is decided to make some toaster waffles and he said he didn't want any smoke to escape from the toaster so he put a plate on top of the toaster {a plastic plate} this is all that was left of his snack.

P.S.

I posted a while back about my sad little garden, apparently the garden gods took pitty on me , I have since picked over 100 jalapenos and about 40 tomatoes from on plant each. What am I supposed to do with that many jalapenos {and don't say salsa! Everyone says that, and I am officially sick of salsa}

A year ago

I was going through some files and came across pictures of our family at Disney World last year, and some of them made me laugh. Ah, memories-

I love this pictures because of Annie sneaking in the background

This picture speaks for itself, what else are you gonna do walking through fake Europe?

Does anyone else have pictures like this? Like we could really get a focused picture on the teacups.

Coming out of the timeshare sales pitch we went to so we could get a free day a Disney World. Totally worth it.

Bijou wants you

It is official Bijou Market is accepting applications today through the end of September! We want the best and most original handmade stuff out there. So please, please, please if you or someone you know fits this, tell them to apply.

I can't wait to see what amazing creativities we will end up with this time around. It seems that every show it gets better better.

End of summer

Iron and Wine was last week, and yes I did attend.

Our friends the Frames and Us fought through what can only be described as a hot mess of people, but it was worth it. We had fun and I will not let all next summer go by before I frequent the Gallivan Center on a Thursday Night.

Thanks is in order

I have had to go back to work for the past week, and I don't think that my prego body is agreeing with it. I come home totally exhausted and for the past two days I have been feeling sick. I have not been able to do much as far as cleaning goes, so I just want everyone to know how glad I am for Chad. Not only has he kept up on the laundry for me this past week, he has made dinner,and cleaned the house and put the kids to bed for the past three nights. Chad is probably the most hands on husband as far as house cleaning goes anyway, but it is especially nice to know that when you feel like crap { is that actually as symptom} you can count on the other half to pick up your slack. Thanks babe.

Merry Christmas, Mama's Nightmare

Christmas came early this year for Gavin, by way of our friend Russ giving him a Go Kart. I was fine after being assured that Chad would be driving it with him, then I came outside on day two of the Go Kart to see this...

Key the Heart attack.

{Just so you all know Chad taught him how to drive and he only rides in our cul-de-sac}

Happy campers

I have never been that much of a camper, and this year my family decided that our family reunion was going to be just that.

We had a great time aside from the rain {why of all days in the summer does it rain on the one weekend you go camping}

We hiked Cascade Springs and I had to get a picture by this burnt up Tree, it is huge.

Celeste and Milo were pretty happy that there was a break in the rain.

Milo wore this headband one whole night, we couldn't get him to take it off.

The four of us slept in a two man tent. We are not close just for the picture this is how we slept{or tried to sleep rather} all night.

Fishing in your pajamas what could honestly be better?

Born in the Gravy

After much anticipation and going to check the list only about 8 times they finally posted the Kindergarten class lists, and boy was he relieved to see that he made it {I didn't have the heart to tell him that everyone makes it into Kindergarten, it isn't a tryout.}

But what made him throw his hands in the air was the name directly below his, it was his best friend Carson, I have been preparing him all summer that they probably would not end up in the same class, shows you how much I know.

Ultrasound confirmed yesterday that this baby number three is most definitely endowed with the boy parts. We are both super excited and couldn't be happier, Gavin on the other hand wanted a sister REALLY bad, but I am sure he will come around.

Oh the things you can think

Months and months ago I found these darling crocheted doilies at IKEA. I put some on clips for my hair, a friend put some on headbands, and another friend but them on t-shirts for her daughter. It seems the possibilities are endless for these little notions. So I still have some left and I want some more ideas. So feel free to leave me a post and let me know what I should do. Or better yet go buy some at IKEA {they are in the fabric section downstairs} and do something fun with them.

IKEA put them on pillows

My random man

Milo is very distinctive on how he likes things. I have always said that I want to teach my kids to be independent and original. I am learning that Milo marches to the beat of his own drum and it isn't because of anything I have taught him, he just came that way. My latest examples...

#1 Milo always wants a cookie, but for some reason he won't eat the cookie unless he can hold the entire package of cookies. He only eats the one cookie but while he is doing it he carries the package around with him.

#2 The first thing Milo asks for in the morning is usually a peanut butter sandwich. Every time I make it he then asks me for a plate, and once he has the plate he asks for a fork and then eats the sandwich with the fork.

#3 I made my weekly DI trip the other day and I told the boys that if they were good they could pick out a toy. Gavin picked a yo-yo and Milo went to the kitchen isle and picked out four pieces of silverware. We tried the rest of the time to get him to change his mind to something more kid friendly but he wouldn't have it, he wanted the silverware. He played with them all day, I was amazed how many ways you could play with a knife, fork and spoon.

Aug 20th don't miss it

I have missed all of the Twilight Concert Series this summer. And I am determined not to miss the last one. There are only three left and the next two I am glad to pass on {not really in the mood to see Q-tip, or some reggae band.} But the last one will be good, it is Iron + Wine {a favorite on my iTunes rotation} I am posting about this now in case there are those like me who have let the summer pass them by need a little reminder to get out and do something good. Check back to see the post after I go.

No this is not Jesus, it's Sam Beam a.k.a Iron and Wine