it's an Allie Day

Wednesday, May 8

Spring Semester Study!

This Spring I have spent every Tuesday morning co-facilitating a young mom's bible study at our church, on Post, through a ladies group PWOC (if you are a military wife, seriously check out PWOC... I love it)... I was SO nervous when they asked me to do it.. I always think of bible study leaders as such mature and knowledgeable ladies... Needless to say it was out of my comfort zone, but I have been SO glad that I had this opportunity. I co-facilitated with a lady whose youngest child just graduated from high school, so we were the perfect combo on opposite sides of the "mom" spectrum. We seriously have the best group of ladies who are so open about sharing their concerns, trials, hopes and dreams about parenting little ones and raising them to be strong believers in God; they have made the class and I have just helped organize. I totally recommend new moms getting connected like this... It makes some of the small struggles of parenting reassuring... Like your kid throws huge tantrums at the PX when you cart gets even remotely close to the toy aisle (a new caff house struggle!)! Ha, we also discuss wayyy bigger issues about raising kids in this world. I loved hearing everyone's different opinions. We read a chapter each week from "A Mom After God's Own Heart" by Elizabeth George. She is amazing and lives in Oahu (funny right!); she has tons of different books/studies for women. Totally recommend her.

Anyway, I am sad to see the class come to end but can't wait to schedule some summer play dates with all of these mamas!

And I had to post some pictures of the sweetest tot.. I just adore this bubble she was wearing yesterday. And I adore her even more!

xoxo,
allie

Tuesday, May 7

"Sew" What!

Two of my closest Hawaii friends and I spent all of Sunday afternoon at a sewing class on post. Okay, so I am a total beginner, but I think I have caught the sewing bug. It is such a practical skill and I can make tons of adorable clothes for H lady. I eventually want to get into applique but one step at a time. Our teacher was this adorable (and sassy!) 70 year old women who is passionate about sewing- She was the perfect sewing teacher. The Arts and Craft center on post is full of cool, crafty activities. They have an adorable Arts and Craft Tot time that Harps and I will be attending when she is a bit older! Our beginning project was making a pillow blanket... My pillow definitely had some mistakes but it was a good start! Our teacher Mrs. Tina said absolutely no photos but Jocelyn snapped a couple on the sly.

I borrowed a machine... so now the real question is what type should I purchase? I have been researching ... but I would love recommendations.

Our weekend was pretty relaxed because it poured.... and poured... and poured. A very typical Hawaiian rainy weekend! This picture is taken from our car port looking out onto our cul du sac.

We also spent Sunday night "celebrating" Cinco de Mayo; I use the quotations because it was a very calm version of the holiday. Ha, we basically celebrated by making some delicious Mexican food.

Our sweet friend Margaret joined us! She went to school with Will and they deployed together; we love having her stationed in Hawaii and we are so glad we get to spend time with her!

and H lady.... I just had to share this photo Will tried to get of H and I. So typical. Wiggle worm.

and this is how we have been starting our mornings. H is obsessed with Cheerios. She is so sassy and insists on standing at the table with a big girl boy. Don't you just love her?!

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo,

allie

Friday, May 3

H's "Chores"

Don't panic, the blog title is just a joke. H is getting to that age were she is very interested in "helping" mommy with everything! Although it usually takes us about twice as long to accomplish anything... it is very sweet to have a little helper. Over the last month, H has started helping me put away the dishes; it is SO sweet... so I thought I would post a little video of our daily morning routine. A wise lady at Church told me "Good habits can never start too young".

and I also thought I would post a picture of our back yard view... It really is beautiful. I love that this picture has bright orange construction fencing in the left corner; it is so fitting for an Army base. We always seem to move into the neighborhoods that are full of construction! (silver lining- at least they are always upgrading and someone gets to live in the new homes! andd eventually we will be one of the lucky ones in the new housing).

and the H lady. She loves pushing these little Matchbox Cars everywhere. I love this picture because she is dressed so girly and carrying a car- what a perfect combo! And yes, it is officially hot here in Hawaii and we will be embracing the "Bubble". I LOVE little girls, babies, toddlers, etc in bubbles so you will probably see quite a few "one piece" outfits this season.