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Presents for Andy

Written by Marie Dyson | 01 April 2009

present_iconAndrew (my son) received an exciting present in the mail today from a talented lady I met on Etsy. Her and I traded our wares, my jewelry for her sewing skills...and wow is Andrew having a ball already! He got a mat to put on the floor with cars and race track on it, his cars are Zoooooming around the track already! He also got a great tote bag with his name embroidered on it and lots of pockets that he already discovered useful for storing his Hot Wheels cars! Oh and we got a matching place mat to eat on at the table! The back side of the large mat is made from chalkboard fabric! One of these days I might show him that!

My son is obsessed with cars, trucks and anything like them! He will get a lot of use out of this stuff! I love being able to trade goods, in today's economy who wouldn't!  You can order your own custom sewn items as well from BigMamaNebraska on Etsy!

To the Sky

Written by Marie Dyson | 22 March 2009

airshowThunder in the Desert - Luke Air Show 2009

Yesterday my husband and I had the pleasure of attending the air show at Luke Air Force base. We are only a short 15 minute drive away, so attending this every other year show will be a must! The show features tons of aircraft on the ground that you can touch, climb inside and admire. My favorite this year was the F-22 Rapture demonstration, wow that is an amazing aircraft! Of course The Thunderbirds always put on an impressive show. I am amazed at the talent these pilots have.

Another favorite this year was the Red Bull BO-105S Helicopter, this specially modified helicopter can do 360 degree spins, turns, and flips, ever see a helicopter upside down? Wow that was amazing!

It was a great show, the weather didn't burn me to much. Despite five layers of sun screen I still managed to burn a few spots of skin! We were fortune that grandma watched Andy for us all day! My husband and I were able to have a day to ourselves! We also meet my sister and her fiance there, it was great!  Andy would have loved the planes, but he would have soon grown tired and ended our day early, but I am excited to take him in two years when the show returns!

A Beautiful Day

Written by Marie Dyson | 05 March 2009

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Today was one of those days you wish you could be outside all day! Here in Arizona we cherish 68 degree weather, especially when the last few days have been pretty toasty! Several walks around the block, a few stops to smell the blossoms on the orange trees and lastly a long stop to play in the back yard of course!

My husband and dad finished building a huge swing set in our backyard last weekend and now my son is ready to be pushed in the swing 24/7 when allowed! Of course the slide and club house are great as well, but nothing beats the swings!

A few photos from the backyard today...