1. Clean/Organize Basement – This is pretty much done, I just need to vacuum and carpet shampoo the section by the windows. I also need to clean the bathroom down there. It looks so much better. I will post pictures whenever I get it all done. 2. Mail Pile – Done! Now, sadly, I need… >> View Post
Archives for May 2011
Memorial Day at City Garden
Everyone at my work keeps raving about City Garden, and how neat of a place it is for young kids. I decided today was the day I was going to take them to see it, I’m off work and its hot out! Perfect! We got there early (9:30am) to beat the extreme heat and crowds… >> View Post
Day 7 of StayCation… Relaxing at Home. Enjoyed some Pink Lemonade. And… Potty Training Success!
Today we had the most BEAUTIFUL weather… I almost took the kids to the Zoo, but decided against it and we enjoyed our last day of vacation at home relaxing. We spent a lot of time outside, I worked on planting more of my annuals, pots and 2 tomato plants while the kids played. Nathan… >> View Post
Strawberry Cake from Scratch
Remember how we went strawberry picking? Every year I get excited about picking out a new strawberry recipe… last year I did lemon strawberry muffins, and this year I decided to try out a strawberry cake from scratch recipe that I found on Allrecipes.com. Here are the ingredients. In a bowl, mix together softened butter,… >> View Post
Day 6 of StayCation… Science Center.
Today it was really sort of nasty outside, so the kids and I stayed at home and relaxed until lunch time… I am working on potty training Autumn, and of course she went poopoo TWO times on me in her undies! That wasn’t very fun… but, then when I was taking a shower she came… >> View Post
Day 5 of Our Staycation. Nathan’s Last Day of Preschool and Bowling
Today was Nathan’s last day of preschool. Mrs. M had planned a fun day at a park close to the school, but the morning thunderstorms ruined that plan. The kids still had a really good day at school and it was even dry enough to go outside. Here is Nathan with his two teachers. Autumn… >> View Post
Day 4 StayCation! Strawberry Picking
The forecast said storms and rain alllll week, but the weather hasn’t been all that bad! Today I took the kids to Eckerts for our third year in the row to strawberry pick! Every year it has been a different adventure… I looked back, and the first year I had to carry Autumn everywhere because… >> View Post
Day 3 StayCation! Chuckie Cheese, Sunflowers and Potty Training!
This morning I took Nathan to his last class AT school (his real last day is Wednesday, and everyone is invited to a picnic at a park)… He brought home a folder stuffed full of artwork and a letter book to practice all of his letters over the summer. Each page has a letter for… >> View Post
Day 2 of Our Staycation. Another birthday party! Nathan’s class party.
I decided to do a party with Nathan’s classroom this year since he was turning the big -5-! His party was at the Museum of Transportation, which is perfect because Nathan loves him some trains! Here he is with his sister by the bell. Autumn in front of a steam engine Since it wasn’t raining,… >> View Post
Day 1 of Our Staycation. Nathan’s 5th Birthday Party!
Today we celebrated Nathan’s 5th Birthday with my family at our home. Here I am with my two babies… Nathan will always still be my little baby, even though he is 5 years old now! It is so hard to believe how quickly he has grown up, it makes me happy yet sad because time… >> View Post
Two Words. Sick Household. :(
Monday To Do’s!
This is going to be a hectic week, tomorrow is Nathan’s 5th birthday. WHERE, oh where has time gone? This weekend I have not one, but TWO birthday parties planned for Nathan. Saturday will be the family party and Sunday the party with his classmates! I am going to be soooo, soooo, soooo busy. A… >> View Post