text: What I learned this week is hosted by Jo-Lynn over at Musings of a Housewife
  I had me a nice and busy week... In a round about way I was put in touch with Justin Matott - (author extraordinaire) and besides the fact that he has a professional website at http://www.justinmatott.com/ he also has a blog at Justin Matott Snickers - that he has been keeping for quite some time but never quite new what to do with it...and he let ME play with it!
  That was so much fun and while we are still fine tuning a few things...we are also putting together a super fabulous, extra fun contest to roll from blog to blog to blog! So if you aren't a subscriber to my blog AND his blog you best get hopping before you miss out!
  I also learned how to throw together a pirates costume when you just can't make some of the things you purchased work...OH and how to make a PURPLE beard because lord knows I couldn't find one on the net - I found Orange, I found Green but no purple...
  So there you have it...I learned a little, played a little and now I am conniving a little - don't miss the contest it is sure to be super fun for all! Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of ....Words -
  Labels: can she do it?, Costumes
  This was too cute of an entry! Loved the pictures. This was a great read. :)
  So fun. I LOVE that purple beard!
  Ahoy, matey! I hear that on Facebook you can change your language to "pirate." Funny, huh? :) Sounds like a fun, busy week!
  WOW! Blog designer of the stars! You rock, girl! Love Lauren's pirate face.
  That costume looks great. You did a wonderful job.
  Blue beard purple beard, what's the difference? LOL
  You did a great job with his blog! Lauren is a cute pirate. Wait...can pirates be cute? Why purple?
  I love that costume. How creative. Great job, mom!
  Great pirate costume. How did you make a purple beard?
  What fun! I have pirate loving kids here too! Not only how did you make a purple beard, but why...just because?
  That is one happy pirate :-)
  Yes the beard IS in fact Purple the internet and my camera have just tinted it blue....
  It was a foam visor and hot glue and Purple fuzz from a boa type item in the craft isle at Hobby Lobby!
  Great costume.. you are the best.
  Also love Justin's new blog look. I noticed the background changed colors. Can't wait to hear more details on the contest.
  Is that for her dance thing? How wonderful! I love the beard, it is perfect!
  Omigosh. LOVING that pirate.
  Very cool costume!!! You are ultra talented!
  I almost didn't recognize Lauren.
  How fun! What a great mom you are!
  There once was a Lauren with beard...
  With mom's magic, purple whiskers appeared!
  A pirate so cute,
  in a great mom-made suit
  The other pink pirates just feared...
  THREE CHEERS FOR TERRA! For being a great mom, great blog designer and all around just very nice person! Thank you for making me look good on the web!
  Loved the entries.
  Well, it only makes sense that a pirate should have a purple beard. Now yellow, that would be silly.
  You are so creative! Good job with the beard.
  My boys play pirates all of the time but I've never had to come up with a purple beard.Looks like fun.