Wow! It seems that 2011 just flew by. It certainly brought many changes to my little family.
Loose teeth, baseball, soccer, and a road trip that involved 5 states, 3 national parks, 1 national monument and 1 historical site, made 2011 a very exciting year. I went back to teaching, which was an adjustment for everyone and meant less blogging for me. Lovey's reading has taken off (he flies through books) and Littlebit has been writing her letters like crazy.
I can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for us.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Awww Man!
We have been learning a prayer/song at school this week for our Friendship Feast. Littlebit has been practicing it at home... A LOT. It ends with Amen, pronounced "ah-men". When Littlebit sings it, she says, "Awww man!"
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Hello, there!
Between work, school, sports, dance, and birthday parties; I haven't had much of a chance to look at my blog, let alone write a post for it.
Lovey is loving second grade. Again, he was chosen as a self-manager at the beginning of the year. (Let's just hope he keeps it all year!) He has been busy with baseball at least twice a week, but this is our last week. He's still hoping for his first hit. After Saturday's game, he went to the playground with Big Daddy for another two hours to work on baseball skills.
Littlebit is enjoying preschool. The days are long, since she stays all day and I think sometimes she just wants her mama to herself. She can write quite a few letters, but gets upset with me that I can't read what she has written without her telling me first. She has soccer twice a week and started to go after the ball in Saturday's game. She also dances once a week. She loves it and is learning a tap dance for a performance. Now if she would just pay attention to the teacher instead of her friend!
Soccer and baseball should be over in the next few weeks, so hopefully we will be able to enjoy more dinners together that are not rushed. It's hard to get home at four and then have to be at the field at five and still have dinner. We managed so far by preparing meals ahead of time.
Lovey is loving second grade. Again, he was chosen as a self-manager at the beginning of the year. (Let's just hope he keeps it all year!) He has been busy with baseball at least twice a week, but this is our last week. He's still hoping for his first hit. After Saturday's game, he went to the playground with Big Daddy for another two hours to work on baseball skills.
Littlebit is enjoying preschool. The days are long, since she stays all day and I think sometimes she just wants her mama to herself. She can write quite a few letters, but gets upset with me that I can't read what she has written without her telling me first. She has soccer twice a week and started to go after the ball in Saturday's game. She also dances once a week. She loves it and is learning a tap dance for a performance. Now if she would just pay attention to the teacher instead of her friend!
Soccer and baseball should be over in the next few weeks, so hopefully we will be able to enjoy more dinners together that are not rushed. It's hard to get home at four and then have to be at the field at five and still have dinner. We managed so far by preparing meals ahead of time.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Families
My kids crack me up. Here is a random conversation I overheard at lunch today.
Littlebit: I wish brothers and sisters could marry.
Lovey: No, I have to carry on this family and you will carry on another family.
Littlebit: Well, I have ducks and dogs in my room I have to take care of.
What? I hope they understood their conversation. I just started laughing.
Littlebit: I wish brothers and sisters could marry.
Lovey: No, I have to carry on this family and you will carry on another family.
Littlebit: Well, I have ducks and dogs in my room I have to take care of.
What? I hope they understood their conversation. I just started laughing.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Back to School!
Tomorrow is the first day of school! (Just in time for the weather to finally warm up!) Lovey starts second grade - how can that be???!!! and my baby starts her second year of preschool - how can THAT be???!!!
A new twist starting tomorrow will be both kids going to daycare. Why? Because I am going back to work. After 5 years of staying home, I am going back to teaching. And I will be Littlebit's teacher. CRAZY! We have spent the last few weeks in the classroom getting things set up and ready. Lovey is so excited to go to daycare after school, even if it is only for 30 minute. Now if he can just remember to get on the right bus on the right day.
Here's to a great school year!
A new twist starting tomorrow will be both kids going to daycare. Why? Because I am going back to work. After 5 years of staying home, I am going back to teaching. And I will be Littlebit's teacher. CRAZY! We have spent the last few weeks in the classroom getting things set up and ready. Lovey is so excited to go to daycare after school, even if it is only for 30 minute. Now if he can just remember to get on the right bus on the right day.
Here's to a great school year!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Day 10-12
It was time to leave Yellowstone and visit the Grand Tetons. We only had the day to drive through the Tetons and the kids wanted to earn their Junior Ranger badges. We stopped at the first ranger station to find out what they needed to do. The weather was not looking the best and we could see a storm coming in. After eating our lunch, we were on our way to explore.
We did take the scenic drive and stopped to talk to a ranger (part of the requirement for the badge). It is amazingly beautiful. The mountains go straight up from the lake. Absolutely beautiful. After leaving the overlook at Jackson lake, we saw a black bear in the trees by the road! At Jenny Lake, we stopped and took a short walk by the lake. I wish we had more time. I would have loved to take a boat across to the other side of the lake to hike or even rent canoes and paddle around the lake, but we had to get to Jackson. The kids finished up their activities and were presented with their badges!
We made it to Jackson in the early evening and I think Big Daddy is in love. Surrounded by the mountains, you could see the ski slopes and it looked like you could ski right into town. We ate dinner at the Snake River Brewery- yummy. We decided to share a smore for dinner. It was made with a homemade graham cracker and cooked in the wood oven. It was fantastic! Yum! Yum! Yum!
We then walked around Jackson for a little bit - such a cute little downtown and then when back to the hotel for swimming and bed.
We started out for Boise on day eleven of our trip. We were all tired and weren't not sure if we were going to make it to Craters of the Moon. The kids were very disappointed, so I called AAA and realized they told me that it was the same time difference to take the freeway or go the route by Craters of the Moon, so we decided to stop there. Wow! I am glad we didn't miss it. It was so amazing! I had no idea and now I wish we had more time there. We only had time for a quick walk and a ranger program, so they could earn another badge. Four badges in two weeks!
After staying the night in Boise, we decided to just make the trip all the way home from there. We also decided to stop at the Oregon Trail Historical Interpretive Center. It was up on a hill and had gorgeous views of the valley. Lovey was a bit more interested in the center's displays than Littlebit was. Big Daddy was set to walk around, but Littlebit and Lovey were tired and so was I. We did take a short walk to stand in the wagon ruts. So cool!
Up next was to drive along the Columbia River and head home. What a fantastic trip! There was so much we saw, but so much we didn't get to see. I would love to go back and explore some more.
We did take the scenic drive and stopped to talk to a ranger (part of the requirement for the badge). It is amazingly beautiful. The mountains go straight up from the lake. Absolutely beautiful. After leaving the overlook at Jackson lake, we saw a black bear in the trees by the road! At Jenny Lake, we stopped and took a short walk by the lake. I wish we had more time. I would have loved to take a boat across to the other side of the lake to hike or even rent canoes and paddle around the lake, but we had to get to Jackson. The kids finished up their activities and were presented with their badges!
We made it to Jackson in the early evening and I think Big Daddy is in love. Surrounded by the mountains, you could see the ski slopes and it looked like you could ski right into town. We ate dinner at the Snake River Brewery- yummy. We decided to share a smore for dinner. It was made with a homemade graham cracker and cooked in the wood oven. It was fantastic! Yum! Yum! Yum!
We then walked around Jackson for a little bit - such a cute little downtown and then when back to the hotel for swimming and bed.
We started out for Boise on day eleven of our trip. We were all tired and weren't not sure if we were going to make it to Craters of the Moon. The kids were very disappointed, so I called AAA and realized they told me that it was the same time difference to take the freeway or go the route by Craters of the Moon, so we decided to stop there. Wow! I am glad we didn't miss it. It was so amazing! I had no idea and now I wish we had more time there. We only had time for a quick walk and a ranger program, so they could earn another badge. Four badges in two weeks!
After staying the night in Boise, we decided to just make the trip all the way home from there. We also decided to stop at the Oregon Trail Historical Interpretive Center. It was up on a hill and had gorgeous views of the valley. Lovey was a bit more interested in the center's displays than Littlebit was. Big Daddy was set to walk around, but Littlebit and Lovey were tired and so was I. We did take a short walk to stand in the wagon ruts. So cool!
Up next was to drive along the Columbia River and head home. What a fantastic trip! There was so much we saw, but so much we didn't get to see. I would love to go back and explore some more.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Days 7-9
Sadly, we had to leave our friends. It is so hard to now only see them once a year, when we used to see each other a few times a week. Now we just talk on the phone everyday. Sometimes multiple times a day. Sometimes for hours. We can't wait until we see them again.
After a quick stop at Safeway to stock up on food and get gas, we said good-bye to Helena. Our first stop on this leg of our trip was the Wheat Montana, thanks to our friend's suggestion.Their sign made me crack up, but unfortunately I did not take a picture. It said: We sow it, grow it and dough it. This was a great place to stop, use the bathroom, and eat lunch. We made our own lunch, but had to buy one of their enormous cinnamon rolls. Yum!
Here is where we had to decide whether to go to the Lewis and Clark Caverns or head straight to Yellowstone. We decided to not do the Caverns, and although I was sad about it, there was so much to see in Yellowstone.
We finally reached Gardiner, MT and checked into our hotel. They upgrade our room to a suite! There was a living room, kitchen, and two bathrooms. It was fantastic. The only part I didn't care for was it backed up to the rodeo. Thankfully, there was not a rodeo that day.
After checking in, we decided to explore the Mammoth Hot Springs part of Yellowstone. This is where we saw our first bison and elk. We also walked a lot of stairs here. It also started raining big, fat rain drops on us and then there was thunder and lightening.
Our second day in Yellowstone, we decided to explore the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. It was beautiful. We started walking to the lower falls, but the kids only made it to the first look out. We didn't stop at the upper falls. We also stopped at the petrified tree. Their is just so much to see, that I felt like we were on a whirlwind through there because we wanted to see it all. This was also the day that a herd of bison came rushing down the hill and crossed the road right behind our car as we were rounding a corner. The car behind us had to stop and pull over. We also saw a bear. We probably wouldn't have seen it, but all the cars were stopped and a few fools were walking out to the bear.
On our third day in Yellowstone, we went to Old Faithful. This was Lovey's favorite part. They attended a ranger program while Old Faithful erupted, so we didn't get to be up close, but we did get to see. Big Daddy had a front row seat for it. We walked around Old Faithful and then explored some of the other geysers. It was hot that day and the kids were tired from all the walking previously, so we only took short walks.
After a quick stop at Safeway to stock up on food and get gas, we said good-bye to Helena. Our first stop on this leg of our trip was the Wheat Montana, thanks to our friend's suggestion.Their sign made me crack up, but unfortunately I did not take a picture. It said: We sow it, grow it and dough it. This was a great place to stop, use the bathroom, and eat lunch. We made our own lunch, but had to buy one of their enormous cinnamon rolls. Yum!
Here is where we had to decide whether to go to the Lewis and Clark Caverns or head straight to Yellowstone. We decided to not do the Caverns, and although I was sad about it, there was so much to see in Yellowstone.
We finally reached Gardiner, MT and checked into our hotel. They upgrade our room to a suite! There was a living room, kitchen, and two bathrooms. It was fantastic. The only part I didn't care for was it backed up to the rodeo. Thankfully, there was not a rodeo that day.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Road Trip Day 3-7
After leaving Glacier we drove to Helena to spend time with our friends. It has been a year since we had seen them. The kids were so excited, so was I!
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It took most of the day to get to their house, but we finally made it in the afternoon. They showed us their city. We went to a farmer's market, swimming at the lake, watched fireworks, had a wii dance competition, played outside, and went for a hike. It was very sad to leave these wonderful friends. I miss them terribly, but I am thankful we were able to visit them.
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12 days, 5 states...
It has been a few weeks since I posted because we were on vacation. Nearly two weeks of vacation! We had so much fun, but it was so nice to finally get home and sleep in our own beds.
We visited five states, three national parks, one national monument, and part of the Oregon Trail. There were still so many things that we wanted to see and didn't have time for or were just too tired to see.
Our first day was a lot of driving! We left our house at 5am and finally reached Kallispel, Montana by 7pm. We had a lot of stops, plus we took a longer route to get there. I don't know why we didn't realize the other way before we left. In Kallispel, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. The hotel was new and nice. They had a hot continental breakfast and the kids loved the cookies in the lobby in the evening.
Our second day (our 10th anniversary) was our day to spend in Glacier National Park. Unfortunately the Going to the Sun Road was closed, so we drove a few miles in from the west and then around the south end of the park and a few miles from the east. We were told that it would only be about 2 hours to drive around the south of the park, it was more like 4 hours. Oh, well.
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We were able to take a few hikes on each side of the park. It was beautiful! It rained on us off and on all day. The kids received so many compliments on their hiking sticks, which of course, thrilled them. They also earned one of their many Junior Ranger badges here.
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We finally made it back to our place to stay for the night, The Traveler's Rest Lodge. I was very nervous about this place, but it was so cute. They had about eight cabins with little porches. Our cabin had a little kitchen, two queen beds, a gas fireplace and a bathroom. It was clean and the owners were very friendly. I would stay there again.
We visited five states, three national parks, one national monument, and part of the Oregon Trail. There were still so many things that we wanted to see and didn't have time for or were just too tired to see.
Our first day was a lot of driving! We left our house at 5am and finally reached Kallispel, Montana by 7pm. We had a lot of stops, plus we took a longer route to get there. I don't know why we didn't realize the other way before we left. In Kallispel, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. The hotel was new and nice. They had a hot continental breakfast and the kids loved the cookies in the lobby in the evening.
Our second day (our 10th anniversary) was our day to spend in Glacier National Park. Unfortunately the Going to the Sun Road was closed, so we drove a few miles in from the west and then around the south end of the park and a few miles from the east. We were told that it would only be about 2 hours to drive around the south of the park, it was more like 4 hours. Oh, well.
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| The first wildlife we saw. |
We were able to take a few hikes on each side of the park. It was beautiful! It rained on us off and on all day. The kids received so many compliments on their hiking sticks, which of course, thrilled them. They also earned one of their many Junior Ranger badges here.
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| West Glacier |
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| East Glacier |
We finally made it back to our place to stay for the night, The Traveler's Rest Lodge. I was very nervous about this place, but it was so cute. They had about eight cabins with little porches. Our cabin had a little kitchen, two queen beds, a gas fireplace and a bathroom. It was clean and the owners were very friendly. I would stay there again.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 30
Day 30: Three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.
1. I got a job teaching preschool!
2. Summer vacation started!
3. 10 Year Anniversary!
1. I got a job teaching preschool!
2. Summer vacation started!
3. 10 Year Anniversary!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 29
Day 29: Something you never get tired of doing
Reading. I love to read and could read all day.
Reading. I love to read and could read all day.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 28
Day 28: Your favorite movie
My favorite movie???? I can't choose. I like How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days. I don't like to watch movies over and over, so I don't have a favorite.
My favorite movie???? I can't choose. I like How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days. I don't like to watch movies over and over, so I don't have a favorite.
Monday, June 27, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 27
Day 27: A photo of you last year and how you have changed
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I probably look the same. My hair is a little shorter and grayer. Darn kids.
I probably look the same. My hair is a little shorter and grayer. Darn kids.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 25
Day 25: What's in your purse?
Wallet
Hand sanitizer
lotion
lipstick
lipgloss
lollipop
pen
pad of paper
cell phone
i-pod
headphones
receipts
Wallet
Hand sanitizer
lotion
lipstick
lipgloss
lollipop
pen
pad of paper
cell phone
i-pod
headphones
receipts
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 23
Yes, I skipped Day 22. I couldn't think of anyone who had hurt me to write a letter too. I think that is a good thing.
Day 23: 15 Facts about yourself
1. I have 2 kids - just the amount I have always wanted and in the order I wanted, a boy and then a girl.
2. I love shoes - especially shiny red shoes
3. I love chocolate
4. I am terribly afraid of spiders
5. I have a younger brother who lives too far away
6. I have been to England (the airport), France, Germany, Mexico, and Canada
7. I taught 4th grade for 7 years.
8. I will start teaching preschool in the fall
9. My hair started turning gray in college
10. I used to dance - I took ballet, tap, and jazz classes for years
11. I was on the high school volleyball team
12. I was a cheerleader in college - this one makes me laugh every time I say it
13. I love to bake
14. I don't care for the color orange
15. I only eat steamed broccoli because my kids like it - I don't like cooked vegetables
Day 23: 15 Facts about yourself
1. I have 2 kids - just the amount I have always wanted and in the order I wanted, a boy and then a girl.
2. I love shoes - especially shiny red shoes
3. I love chocolate
4. I am terribly afraid of spiders
5. I have a younger brother who lives too far away
6. I have been to England (the airport), France, Germany, Mexico, and Canada
7. I taught 4th grade for 7 years.
8. I will start teaching preschool in the fall
9. My hair started turning gray in college
10. I used to dance - I took ballet, tap, and jazz classes for years
11. I was on the high school volleyball team
12. I was a cheerleader in college - this one makes me laugh every time I say it
13. I love to bake
14. I don't care for the color orange
15. I only eat steamed broccoli because my kids like it - I don't like cooked vegetables
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 18
Yes, I missed Day 17, but I don't really post pictures with our faces on here, so I didn't have any family pictures to post.
Day 18: Something I crave a lot.
Chocolate
Day 18: Something I crave a lot.
Chocolate
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 15
Day 15: Something you don't leave the house without.
Lotion. I know that when I don't have lotion with me, my hands will feel dry and that will bug me.
Lotion. I know that when I don't have lotion with me, my hands will feel dry and that will bug me.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 14
Day 14: A TV show you are currently addicted to.
Just one??? My top 2 addictions would be Bones and NCIS. But there are so many others...
Just one??? My top 2 addictions would be Bones and NCIS. But there are so many others...
Monday, June 13, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 13
Day 13: Favorite musician
I don't have a favorite musician, but I do enjoy John Mellencamp, Bruno Mars, and Colbie Callait.
I don't have a favorite musician, but I do enjoy John Mellencamp, Bruno Mars, and Colbie Callait.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 11
Day 11: What is in your make-up bag?
My make-up drawer is full of make-up. Most of it is samples, but here are my favorites:
Clinique Quick Plush Blush in Minute Mocha
Clinique Eye Shadow in Lilac Truffle
Clinique Smoky Brown eyeliner
mascara
My make-up drawer is full of make-up. Most of it is samples, but here are my favorites:
Clinique Quick Plush Blush in Minute Mocha
Clinique Eye Shadow in Lilac Truffle
Clinique Smoky Brown eyeliner
mascara
Friday, June 10, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 10
Day 10: A picture of a favorite place to eat.
I don't have a picture because I haven't been there in awhile, but Casa Mia is one of my favorite places. Yummy!
I don't have a picture because I haven't been there in awhile, but Casa Mia is one of my favorite places. Yummy!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 9
Day 8: A photo of the last thing you purchased.
Really? I wish it was a more exciting purchase. The last thing I bought was gas. It was a painful purchase. All of my in-town driving did not give me the best gas mileage. And gas prices? Ouch!
Really? I wish it was a more exciting purchase. The last thing I bought was gas. It was a painful purchase. All of my in-town driving did not give me the best gas mileage. And gas prices? Ouch!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 8
Day 8: A song to match your mood
A song to reflect my mood. Hmmm... I think today it would need to be "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars. I am tired and have wanted to take a nap all day.
A song to reflect my mood. Hmmm... I think today it would need to be "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars. I am tired and have wanted to take a nap all day.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 7
Day 7: Your Dream Wedding
I liked my wedding. I am not sure I would change anything, but since I was told that my first date was boring (and it was), let's see what sort of things I can dream up for a wedding.
I would used the color red. I would have red peonies and white calla lilies. I would use red and white roses too. My bridesmaids would wear red dresses, but in dress styles that suited them. I'd wear red shoes. I love red shoes! My ring would be a cushion cut diamond.
Since I am dreaming, I'd get married in France on the Mediterranean or in a beautiful garden in Paris.
My cake would be white squares with a red band of ribbon around the bottom of each one.
I liked my wedding. I am not sure I would change anything, but since I was told that my first date was boring (and it was), let's see what sort of things I can dream up for a wedding.
I would used the color red. I would have red peonies and white calla lilies. I would use red and white roses too. My bridesmaids would wear red dresses, but in dress styles that suited them. I'd wear red shoes. I love red shoes! My ring would be a cushion cut diamond.
Since I am dreaming, I'd get married in France on the Mediterranean or in a beautiful garden in Paris.
My cake would be white squares with a red band of ribbon around the bottom of each one.
Monday, June 6, 2011
What a Weekend!
What a fantabulous weekend! Fantabulous is a word, right?! Fantastic and fabulous.
It started with Littlebit and I heading to the market on Friday. The sun was shining and the market was bustling. That evening we went to a Rainiers game. Lovey walked out on the field with his team. He loved it! The Rainiers won. 18-4! Even though the sun was shining it was so cold at the game. The wind whipped through the stands. Brrrr.... Littlebit didn't complain about watching baseball because she new that there were fireworks at the end.
On Saturday, Lovey had a baseball game. He made an inning ending catch and got his first hit and RBI! Way to go, Lovey! I actually got the hit on video tape, but not the catch. After he caught the ball, his teammates picked him up and swung him around. It was very cute! My dad made it to the game and took us out for ice cream after the game.
We went for a bike ride on Sunday morning. Lovey rode his bike for 7 miles! It was an overcast day, but very muggy. We spent the afternoon working in the garden and then watched Beezus and Ramona. What a nice way to end a beautiful weekend.
It started with Littlebit and I heading to the market on Friday. The sun was shining and the market was bustling. That evening we went to a Rainiers game. Lovey walked out on the field with his team. He loved it! The Rainiers won. 18-4! Even though the sun was shining it was so cold at the game. The wind whipped through the stands. Brrrr.... Littlebit didn't complain about watching baseball because she new that there were fireworks at the end.
On Saturday, Lovey had a baseball game. He made an inning ending catch and got his first hit and RBI! Way to go, Lovey! I actually got the hit on video tape, but not the catch. After he caught the ball, his teammates picked him up and swung him around. It was very cute! My dad made it to the game and took us out for ice cream after the game.
We went for a bike ride on Sunday morning. Lovey rode his bike for 7 miles! It was an overcast day, but very muggy. We spent the afternoon working in the garden and then watched Beezus and Ramona. What a nice way to end a beautiful weekend.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 4
Day 4: A picture of your best friend.
I couldn't find a picture of my best friend that didn't have to be scanned in, but I did find a picture of her oldest daughter and my daughter. My daughter just loves hers. I miss my friend and her family! I can't wait to see them this summer.
I couldn't find a picture of my best friend that didn't have to be scanned in, but I did find a picture of her oldest daughter and my daughter. My daughter just loves hers. I miss my friend and her family! I can't wait to see them this summer.
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| This is from two years ago when we went camping. The kids were playing in the creek that went through the campground. |
Friday, June 3, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 3
Day 3: Describe your ideal first date
A first date??? I don't know... Coffee. Take me out for coffee.
A first date??? I don't know... Coffee. Take me out for coffee.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
30 Day Challenge Day 2
Day 2: A picture of something you ate.
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| Bacon and onion quiche and fruit salad. And yes we are still using our Easter placemats! |
30 Day Challenge Day 1
Day One: A description of your day
Lovey woke up cheerful today. He was excited that it was read-in day. He forgot that it was early release today, so he didn't expect to be home by 2.
Littlebit and I just spent time around the house today. We colored and drew pictures.
I made ham and cheese calzones for dinner and then took Lovey to baseball practice. Of course it started to rain just before practice. Big Daddy met us at practice and then I went swimming.
I would have to say that it was a nice day!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
30 Day Challenge
A friend of mine recently posted this 30 day challenge on Facebook. I thought it would be fun to participate in here.
Day 1 – A description of how your day was.
Day 2 – A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 –Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 – Your dream wedding.
Day 8 – A song to match your mood.
Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 – A photo of our favorite place to eat.
Day 11 – What’s in your makeup bag?
Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 – Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to.
Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without.
Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 – A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 – Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 – The meaning of your name.
Day 21 – A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.
Day 23 – 15 facts about you.
Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 – What’s in your purse?
Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.
Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
Day 28 – Your favorite movie.
Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 30 – A photograph of youself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days!!
Day 1 – A description of how your day was.
Day 2 – A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 –Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 – Your dream wedding.
Day 8 – A song to match your mood.
Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 – A photo of our favorite place to eat.
Day 11 – What’s in your makeup bag?
Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 – Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to.
Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without.
Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 – A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 – Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 – The meaning of your name.
Day 21 – A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.
Day 23 – 15 facts about you.
Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 – What’s in your purse?
Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.
Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
Day 28 – Your favorite movie.
Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 30 – A photograph of youself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The Sound of Freedom
We live by a military base. On most days you don't really notice. Occasionally helicopters fly over our house and if they are flying low, our house shakes. Sometimes during the day, you can hear them firing. They publish in the paper when they will be firing at night, but nothing really prepares you for your house to start shaking and thunderous booms at 3:30 in the morning.
This morning Big Daddy and I woke up to a large boom and then the house shaking. He looked at me and I said, "It's just the base."
He said, "Oh, the sounds of freedom."
Yeah, I wasn't feeling very free, I felt held hostage. It wasn't just once, it was 10 or 15 times at least. I understand that they need to practice at night, but at 3:30 in the morning???? Come on! At least the kids slept through it.
This morning Big Daddy and I woke up to a large boom and then the house shaking. He looked at me and I said, "It's just the base."
He said, "Oh, the sounds of freedom."
Yeah, I wasn't feeling very free, I felt held hostage. It wasn't just once, it was 10 or 15 times at least. I understand that they need to practice at night, but at 3:30 in the morning???? Come on! At least the kids slept through it.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
A Baseball Birthday Party
A few weeks ago, we had a birthday party for Lovey. Of course, the theme was baseball! (He is a little obsessed..)
I designed two invitations and let him choose the one he liked. The first was a ticket that I designed on the computer and the second was a cut-out baseball. Of course he chose the baseball, the one I had to make by had. I cut out a baseball and wrote the names on the front. On the reverse it said:
I designed two invitations and let him choose the one he liked. The first was a ticket that I designed on the computer and the second was a cut-out baseball. Of course he chose the baseball, the one I had to make by had. I cut out a baseball and wrote the names on the front. On the reverse it said:
Batter Up!
It's time for some baseball fun!
Lovey is turning 7
and would like for you to come!
I decorated our door with some baseball decals that I had and the number 7, since Lovey was turning 7. I am not sure he noticed, since he came in through the garage after baseball practice that day. Oh well.
Inside I had made a happy birthday baseball pennant banner. It was really heavy and would not stay on the wall.
When the kids first arrived, I had them decorate a baseball pennant with their name on it and then it was time to play some games!
We played pin the baseball on the mitt and hot baseball (like hot potato).
We also through baseballs at a hole cut in a cardboard box. I cut the box open, flipped it inside out and then taped it shut. I drew another baseball glove and glued it to the box. (You can tell that it used to be a box for a carseat).
We also used ping pong balls to play the egg on a spoon race.
Next it was time to open presents and enjoy some cake and ice-cream. Lovey's favorite color is green, so I knew the base of the cake would be green, but I wanted the writing to be blue. I ended up with the Mariner's teal blue totally by accident and he was thrilled. The infield is brown sugar and graham cracker crumbs and the bases and lines are fondant. He insisted that I make pennants for the outfield.
All of the kids went home with a treat bag. Inside were baseball cards, sports silly bandz, baseball pencils, and erasers and a Mariner's notebook.
What a great party!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!
I have the most wonderful mom. She is loving, caring, and kind. I hope she has a wonderful day! I wish we lived a little closer so I could make her dinner. A phone call will have to do. I love you, Mom! Thank you for all you do. I think you are fabulous!
I will spend my Mother's Day taking care of my kids. I have sick kiddos today. Bummer. That's what happens when you have a soccer practice, a soccer game, and a baseball game all in the rain in less than 24 hours. Littlebit came home from soccer practice absolutely drenched on Friday night. Saturday morning it was cold at the game, but it didn't really rain. Saturday afternoon, Lovey had a baseball game and it poured. By the third and last innning, he was freezing! Poor kid. The exciting part was they one they game! It was their first win!
I will spend my Mother's Day taking care of my kids. I have sick kiddos today. Bummer. That's what happens when you have a soccer practice, a soccer game, and a baseball game all in the rain in less than 24 hours. Littlebit came home from soccer practice absolutely drenched on Friday night. Saturday morning it was cold at the game, but it didn't really rain. Saturday afternoon, Lovey had a baseball game and it poured. By the third and last innning, he was freezing! Poor kid. The exciting part was they one they game! It was their first win!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Happy Birthday Lovey
Seven years ago, our sweet Lovey joined our family. He is smart, funny, energetic, and a delight! Happy Birthday sweet boy!
What Luck!
I have been stalking a certain pair of Ecco ballet flats online for months. I have a red pair of Ecco Boullion ballet flats and I LOVE THEM. I wear them all the time and really want a black pair, but at $119 they just were not in my budget. I was very excited to see a similar pair at Amazon on sale for $54.85, but resisted buying them. (Fixing the cracked steering rack on the car seemed to be more pressing to Big Daddy. Darn.)
But...today I ran into Marshall's just to look around and I found the shoes in black for $34.99! They had 2 pairs and they were both in my size. LOVE! It was meant to be, so I bought them. I mean come on, you can't beat that price.
I left the store thinking what a great day I was having and then because I was too busy being pleased with myself and not paying attention, I stumbled off the curb and rolled my ankle. Oh well, I still have cute shoes!
But...today I ran into Marshall's just to look around and I found the shoes in black for $34.99! They had 2 pairs and they were both in my size. LOVE! It was meant to be, so I bought them. I mean come on, you can't beat that price.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ramblings...
All day it has been overcast with a few sun breaks and two hours before Lovey's baseball game, it starts raining. I want the sunshine back from Saturday!
I put off organizing things for Lovey's birthday party until Easter had passed and now I am scrambling to get everything done. I still need to organize things for the games and bake/decorate the cake. Only two people have said they are coming. I haven't heard from the other four. One only let me know because I called them to say we couldn't make it to their party.
I don't have all of his presents yet. Big Daddy is picking up one today and I am hoping that the other one comes tomorrow. Yikes! I hate being last minute. I haven't wrapped any presents yet and need to buy treats for school because they don't allow homemade treats.
I am thinking of banning balls in my house. They are always flying through the air, being kicked across the floor, and left where I trip over them. Lovey is constantly bouncing them against the wall and Littlebit is currently flinging a football all through the house. Something is going to be broken for sure.
My car has been in the shop since Monday. It was leaking power steering fluid. Ugh. It's hard to save for a new car when you keep making repairs to the cars you have.
I put off organizing things for Lovey's birthday party until Easter had passed and now I am scrambling to get everything done. I still need to organize things for the games and bake/decorate the cake. Only two people have said they are coming. I haven't heard from the other four. One only let me know because I called them to say we couldn't make it to their party.
I don't have all of his presents yet. Big Daddy is picking up one today and I am hoping that the other one comes tomorrow. Yikes! I hate being last minute. I haven't wrapped any presents yet and need to buy treats for school because they don't allow homemade treats.
I am thinking of banning balls in my house. They are always flying through the air, being kicked across the floor, and left where I trip over them. Lovey is constantly bouncing them against the wall and Littlebit is currently flinging a football all through the house. Something is going to be broken for sure.
My car has been in the shop since Monday. It was leaking power steering fluid. Ugh. It's hard to save for a new car when you keep making repairs to the cars you have.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Don't Eat That Walmart!
"Don't eat that big walmart, Momma! I want it on my pizza!"
Last night, Littlebit kept calling the walnuts on our pizza, walmarts. All I could imagine was a big blue store on my pizza after that.
Last night, Littlebit kept calling the walnuts on our pizza, walmarts. All I could imagine was a big blue store on my pizza after that.
Baseball
Lovey had his first baseball games this past week. He is having so much fun. Whoever thought it would be a good idea for 7-8 year olds to wear white baseball pants is absolutely crazy! They can't be bleached and they are see through. I don't really want to scrub them after every game. It will make for a very long season. The two teams we have played have had nice grey pants with belts. Lovey needs a belt. I can't quite pull the drawstring enough for him.
Go Mud Dawgs!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Umbrellas
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