I had a birthday... yes, another one... yes, I'm older.... I don't feel it though (I've always felt tired and rundown and like I'll never catch up... what's new with that)!
My birthday lands in a time of year that is always overbooked in our family and so we never really do anything for it. This year I was excited to learn that for once none of us had obligations! The plan - to go hiking!
I was excited... Peter wanted to help make a cake so we were going to make an ice cream cake. And we were going to go hiking (it's been years- not as long as family camping, but still)!
And then....
Gabi found out about her soccer tournament. Well, she was going to skip it so we could do what I wanted... she's really very sweet!
And then....
Jacob just kept getting worse. He wasn't getting well rested with all the on the run stuff we were doing, and it was decided that he really needed to just stay at home for a while.
So....
A friend made a cake to share at craft group a few days before my birthday - very yummy and reminded me of grasshopper pie!
And then the day arrived and I sent Bob off with Gabi so she could enjoy her tournament while the baby got some more rest. They brought home stuff to make ice cream sundae cake - and Peter, Bob and I put that together. We enjoyed a piece with the kids then put them to bed. Next came friends for a game of Ticket To Ride with more yummy ice cream cake!
The next day, we gathered at Bob's folks for a wonderful dinner (which included stuffed mushrooms... yum, yum, yummy) and cheesecake!
So - I'm a year older... and no, I'm not posting pictures. I don't like any that Bob took on my birthday and I didn't take the camera to my in-laws....
Not as planned... Oh well... that's all part of motherhood... but what a yummy, sweet part it was!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
P.I.T.A. - YUM
My friend has this amazing chicken salad recipe! I LOVE it! So I got the recipe from her and kept saying I was going to make it and never really got around to it. It's the kind with chunks of chicken, grapes, almonds, etc. Doesn't go so well on normal bread... so, I finally made the salad and decided I needed bread that works - enter Pita Bread...
Peter and I made pita bread- he loves the pockets! "Pocket Bread" was his favorite for chicken salad, for shredded cheese, to eat by itself, and to have PB & J (okay, he didn't get as far as the last one)!
But why stop there? If you're going to make pita bread, you might as well make pita chips - right? We thought so - so there you have it! A large bowl of pita chips eagerly awaiting the children's arrival from school! Oh so yummy! - And gone without a complaint! And gone before Daddy could try any.... I made more later and we enjoyed them (without kids) topped with bruschetta!
Now we're out of pita bread and thus no more chips... I think I might have to make some more this week! Yummy, Yummy! (And oh so easy!)
Peter and I made pita bread- he loves the pockets! "Pocket Bread" was his favorite for chicken salad, for shredded cheese, to eat by itself, and to have PB & J (okay, he didn't get as far as the last one)!
But why stop there? If you're going to make pita bread, you might as well make pita chips - right? We thought so - so there you have it! A large bowl of pita chips eagerly awaiting the children's arrival from school! Oh so yummy! - And gone without a complaint! And gone before Daddy could try any.... I made more later and we enjoyed them (without kids) topped with bruschetta!
Now we're out of pita bread and thus no more chips... I think I might have to make some more this week! Yummy, Yummy! (And oh so easy!)
Thursday, September 23, 2010
And It Happens Again
While Bob was on a camping trip - with school kids - Bethie and a friend managed to break the light shade - the one on the ceiling in her bedroom - it was glass - it fell - it shattered - and splittered.
The highlight - when she told me that the "lamp just fell and broke" (which I needed more clarification to understand - she doesn't actually have a lamp in her bedroom) - My first question was "what were you throwing up there?" - **If I only had the camera** - Beth really does have the cutest "I've been caught" face!
It was a snuggler - amazing how much damage a soft animal can do - good thing we don't have any real ones.
Now, what will break next month?
The highlight - when she told me that the "lamp just fell and broke" (which I needed more clarification to understand - she doesn't actually have a lamp in her bedroom) - My first question was "what were you throwing up there?" - **If I only had the camera** - Beth really does have the cutest "I've been caught" face!
It was a snuggler - amazing how much damage a soft animal can do - good thing we don't have any real ones.
Now, what will break next month?
A New Train
Playing at a friend's house today, Peter discovered a "new" train and tracks and was so excited. He insisted that I come and take a look at what he'd found - and informed me they were new - and that it drives the track all by itself and then said "Yeah, it's the Chinese Train!"
Where did he get that?
Where did he get that?
Monday, September 20, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Mixed Up Words
Apparently it's not just the kids around here who say funny things....
While singing the 9th verse of "Follow The Prophet", instead of saying "you can gain direction all along your way if you heed the Prophets follow what they say" I managed to sing "if you FEED the prophets" and then, because it's not just mommy brain this time, Bob managed to sing "Follow the prophets, follow the prophets, follow the prophets don't go AWAY" - instead of "astray"....
I couldn't help it... I'm too tired and I was just laughing too much to finish singing.
While singing the 9th verse of "Follow The Prophet", instead of saying "you can gain direction all along your way if you heed the Prophets follow what they say" I managed to sing "if you FEED the prophets" and then, because it's not just mommy brain this time, Bob managed to sing "Follow the prophets, follow the prophets, follow the prophets don't go AWAY" - instead of "astray"....
I couldn't help it... I'm too tired and I was just laughing too much to finish singing.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Cold Goes Around
Baby has been sick - you know, the cold I told you everyone else had, well he got it - Of course!
He's actually handled it well - he sleeps more than the others did when congested. And though I've still suctioned him out during the day, as of last night I did not have to bring him out of the room (closing all the bedroom doors) to suction him at night (trying to keep his screaming during such from waking the kids). He's still happy and joyful - though certainly enjoys snuggling and "cat napping" more during the day time.
Anyway - we're doing what we can to keep up with the house while getting into the full swing of the fall craziness - and, though tired, at least we're getting some sleep.
He's actually handled it well - he sleeps more than the others did when congested. And though I've still suctioned him out during the day, as of last night I did not have to bring him out of the room (closing all the bedroom doors) to suction him at night (trying to keep his screaming during such from waking the kids). He's still happy and joyful - though certainly enjoys snuggling and "cat napping" more during the day time.
Anyway - we're doing what we can to keep up with the house while getting into the full swing of the fall craziness - and, though tired, at least we're getting some sleep.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Teeth
We tried out MyJobChart this past spring / summer. It worked well.. then it kind of went by the way side - it's hard to keep track when you always have to go on line to do it.
Yesterday Peter happened to go onto the site, logged himself in, and I listened to him tell me all that he had done as he was checking them off. It was hard not to laugh when he turned to me and said "I brushed my morning teeth!"
I didn't know he had morning and night teeth!
Yesterday Peter happened to go onto the site, logged himself in, and I listened to him tell me all that he had done as he was checking them off. It was hard not to laugh when he turned to me and said "I brushed my morning teeth!"
I didn't know he had morning and night teeth!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
First Week Of School
We survived it! Everyone in their own way... and now most of the family are sporting colds - had no idea they were in fashion right now! =) But, for fun, here are some of the highlights.
Day one was odd around here. Neither Peter or I could quite figure out what to do - though the quiet was enjoyable. The older children all loved school. Although the following comments were heard:
G: "3rd grade is going to be so fun! It's going to be awesome!" She then proceeded to tell me every planned special activity - yes, it certainly sounds to be a ton of fun this year. "I hate the beginning of school!.... I haven't seen my friends for a long long time and all I want is to be at school so I can see them, not home!"
J: "School was okay. But not as fun as the last time." (in reference to the mini day) "We didn't get any free choice today!.... I got three recesses!"
On day two, Peter was happily playing with home school toys while I finished sewing Beth's backpack. Suddenly he exclaims "It's time to go get the kids!" - it was 10:30am. Turns out, he misses them and wanted to have them home to play with.
Later in the week Beth was heard to say "I can't wait to get to school! Maybe I'll get more Skittles! There's a Desk Fairy and when she comes and our desks are nice and clean she leaves us a treat! I don't know if she's real or not, but I think she is because the Tooth Fairy is real!"
Peter and I went to the library and then a picnic at the park with friends in the middle of the week. He had so much fun helping to pack our lunch and so much fun playing with his friend that he didn't care that his siblings were at school that day. In fact, the next morning he asked when we were going to get our lunch together for our picnic... guess we'll be doing that again soon.
We celebrated the end of the week with a family movie night..... and then they all got sick with this cold (on some level). Thank goodness it's a three day weekend - one extra day to kick it before going back to school!
Day one was odd around here. Neither Peter or I could quite figure out what to do - though the quiet was enjoyable. The older children all loved school. Although the following comments were heard:
G: "3rd grade is going to be so fun! It's going to be awesome!" She then proceeded to tell me every planned special activity - yes, it certainly sounds to be a ton of fun this year. "I hate the beginning of school!.... I haven't seen my friends for a long long time and all I want is to be at school so I can see them, not home!"
J: "School was okay. But not as fun as the last time." (in reference to the mini day) "We didn't get any free choice today!.... I got three recesses!"
On day two, Peter was happily playing with home school toys while I finished sewing Beth's backpack. Suddenly he exclaims "It's time to go get the kids!" - it was 10:30am. Turns out, he misses them and wanted to have them home to play with.
Later in the week Beth was heard to say "I can't wait to get to school! Maybe I'll get more Skittles! There's a Desk Fairy and when she comes and our desks are nice and clean she leaves us a treat! I don't know if she's real or not, but I think she is because the Tooth Fairy is real!"
Peter and I went to the library and then a picnic at the park with friends in the middle of the week. He had so much fun helping to pack our lunch and so much fun playing with his friend that he didn't care that his siblings were at school that day. In fact, the next morning he asked when we were going to get our lunch together for our picnic... guess we'll be doing that again soon.
We celebrated the end of the week with a family movie night..... and then they all got sick with this cold (on some level). Thank goodness it's a three day weekend - one extra day to kick it before going back to school!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Skittles And Scraps Grand Opening
My friend Courtney has been designing digital scrapbooking supplies and blogware for several years now. She's been selling stuff at a couple of different digital shops, but has just gone completely out on her own. She's just opened her own shop and is having a huge GRAND OPENING SALE! 40% off everything and if you spend $10 or more, you can take an additional 10% off!
All her stuff is really cute - even if you don't digital scrapbook, you should go over and take a look!
SKITTLES AND SCRAPS
All her stuff is really cute - even if you don't digital scrapbook, you should go over and take a look!
SKITTLES AND SCRAPS
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