Mother's Day is fast approaching, do you know what you're getting that special Mom in your life??
As for me I'm all set, just waiting for the day to get here. What am I asking for as a mom? Really it's simple, I just want to sleep in past 6:50! You know breakfast in bed would be nice, but since DH has to work this weekend, I won't ask for much! Really it's all about spending the day with my kids and family. Usually for Mother's Day the children and I go to the local nursery and pick up some flowers to plant. If we decide to do that this year it won't be as many flowers as normal because of the house for sale. I've decided I'm not filling EVERY single planter like I've done in the past, there just won't be a place for them at the new house (if we get the house sold).
There are a few Mother's Day Giveaways going on in the Blogosphere. Two of which I wouldn't mind having!!!
The Cloth Diaper Whisper is having an AWESOME giveaway, and I'd be in heaven if I won!
Go on check out the loot!
1-bumgenius One size Diaper in FLEECE
1-FuzziBunz One Size Diaper
1-Haute One Size Diaper
1-Rumparooz G2 One Size Diaper with 6-r Soaker
1-Wahmies One Size Diaper
1-Happy Heiny's One Size Diaper
1-Planet Wise Hanging Wet/Dry Bag
1-Planet Wise Wet Bag Small
1-Thirsties Fab Wipes 6pk
1-Earth Mama Monthly Comfort Tea Bags
Go on, get yourself entered, there are MANY ways to enter, and you have until May 13th!!
Another great giveaway is being held by Lyndsay Stradtner is having another great giveaway over at her blog!
She's got an awesome purse up for grabs, and I wouldn't mind having it as well!!!! While you're there, check out her awesome pictures. I'm hoping when we go to Texas in January that we can get some lovely family shots done!! She's great at what she does!!!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Open House
This weekend we had an open house. I can't say that it was a complete success, or that it was a disaster because you see NO ONE showed up. It didn't come as a shock to me when our agent told me this but yet it did. COME ON PEOPLE! It was beautiful yesterday. Needless to say the news of it was frustrating.
We do have one little nibble though, and so we're hoping for the best. The acreage we're looking at is still up in the air, but we're still praying on that as well. It's hard to be strong when you have no idea of what the future holds. The unknown of it all is one big ball of stress that I am ready to be done with.
If you're the praying kind, could you please put a little prayer in for us?? We're ready to be "farm people" and have an idea of what the future holds. Dreams are all we have right now, and their fading as fast as my tulip petals are falling.
We do have one little nibble though, and so we're hoping for the best. The acreage we're looking at is still up in the air, but we're still praying on that as well. It's hard to be strong when you have no idea of what the future holds. The unknown of it all is one big ball of stress that I am ready to be done with.
If you're the praying kind, could you please put a little prayer in for us?? We're ready to be "farm people" and have an idea of what the future holds. Dreams are all we have right now, and their fading as fast as my tulip petals are falling.
Field Trip to Stuhr Museum
We have this great real living history museum here in Nebraska. Our school takes the children on field trips there each year. As a child I remember most of the attractions, but it is nice to go along with Dahrran on the many field trips he will take.
We were fortunate enough to get to see the 1890's farm. We got to see where/how children in the late 1800's got to live, and the many chores they had to do. We started off learning about the outhouse or privee. The children were told how if they were living in the 1800's they would've had to use it when they needed to use the restroom. They also got told how at their age they would probably be potty training their younger brother or sister, thus the reason for two seats.
Next we headed to the chicken house where the children were told they would have to care for the chickens, and gather eggs.
Off to pump some water for ma to do the dishes. Each child was able to pump the well and get some water for ma and her dishes.
We then called Pa, by ringing the supper bell, and headed to the barn where we took care of some animals. Helped "milk" the cows, and then helped shear the sheep. Dahrran was lucky enough to be the boy who got to jump and squish the wool down in the sack.
It was a long hard day on the farm, but we survived. Here is Dahrran's class outside the barn with their teacher and our tour guide "gram".
Off to the park for some lunch and some fun play time. There is this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G wooden fortress at the park. I'd love to go back there sometime, but considering it's over an hour away and we don't regularly go that way, it probably won't happen.
Here are the kindgergardeners with their Bronco Buddies. In the school system there are high school students that are called Bronco Buddies, and they get to come along on field trips, parties, and such throughout the school year. It's a great program!!!
And the field trip wouldn't be complete without a stop at the local Adopt-a-pet, and vet clinic!
We were fortunate enough to get to see the 1890's farm. We got to see where/how children in the late 1800's got to live, and the many chores they had to do. We started off learning about the outhouse or privee. The children were told how if they were living in the 1800's they would've had to use it when they needed to use the restroom. They also got told how at their age they would probably be potty training their younger brother or sister, thus the reason for two seats.
Next we headed to the chicken house where the children were told they would have to care for the chickens, and gather eggs.
Off to pump some water for ma to do the dishes. Each child was able to pump the well and get some water for ma and her dishes.
We then called Pa, by ringing the supper bell, and headed to the barn where we took care of some animals. Helped "milk" the cows, and then helped shear the sheep. Dahrran was lucky enough to be the boy who got to jump and squish the wool down in the sack.
It was a long hard day on the farm, but we survived. Here is Dahrran's class outside the barn with their teacher and our tour guide "gram".
Off to the park for some lunch and some fun play time. There is this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G wooden fortress at the park. I'd love to go back there sometime, but considering it's over an hour away and we don't regularly go that way, it probably won't happen.
Here are the kindgergardeners with their Bronco Buddies. In the school system there are high school students that are called Bronco Buddies, and they get to come along on field trips, parties, and such throughout the school year. It's a great program!!!
And the field trip wouldn't be complete without a stop at the local Adopt-a-pet, and vet clinic!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
What does it take?
To get rid of the dandelions? We've tried Scott's Turf Builder plus Weed Control, 2-4-D, you name it we've probably done it! I'm so tired of seeing those little yellow blossoms pop up in the yard.
The sad thing is, my children love them. The one "flower" that I'll let them pick as many as they want without getting upset. Why can't I just get them to pick them all though? Whenever I go to mow the lawn MacKenzie will come running up to me, and say "please don't hurt my pretty flowers, I love them SOO much."
What does it take to get rid of them...that or convince my kiddos that we HAVE to pick every last one of them!? Any suggestions?
The sad thing is, my children love them. The one "flower" that I'll let them pick as many as they want without getting upset. Why can't I just get them to pick them all though? Whenever I go to mow the lawn MacKenzie will come running up to me, and say "please don't hurt my pretty flowers, I love them SOO much."
What does it take to get rid of them...that or convince my kiddos that we HAVE to pick every last one of them!? Any suggestions?
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Prom Pictures
My baby sister had her senior prom the weekend after MacKenzie's birthday. I was a little sad as I took these pictures. You see this will be the last prom, we have a houseful of girls getting ready here, for a while. I'm not full of words today so I'd just like to share the pictures.
Here is my sister, then her hair, then my two sisters and the kids.
My step-sister, her date, her hair. The kids LOVE when aunt Jess comes to babysit. And I have to say she's my godsend sometimes. She is great with the kids, and to top it off she helps clean house, and does my laundry. Whenever I just need a pick me up, Jess comes running to the rescue!
Then there is my step-brother. Would you belive my step-sibblings are twins? Yup.
The group shots, first the three, then the group that got ready here! The one in the other pink dress is my cousin Katie. Lindsey and Katie are pretty good friends, and classmates!
My sister and step-sister will both graduate from High School this year. What a party that will be!
Here is my sister, then her hair, then my two sisters and the kids.
My step-sister, her date, her hair. The kids LOVE when aunt Jess comes to babysit. And I have to say she's my godsend sometimes. She is great with the kids, and to top it off she helps clean house, and does my laundry. Whenever I just need a pick me up, Jess comes running to the rescue!
Then there is my step-brother. Would you belive my step-sibblings are twins? Yup.
The group shots, first the three, then the group that got ready here! The one in the other pink dress is my cousin Katie. Lindsey and Katie are pretty good friends, and classmates!
My sister and step-sister will both graduate from High School this year. What a party that will be!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Catching up
MacKenzie's birthday was about 2 weeks ago, and I'm just now getting the pictures off my camera! Just wanted to share! :) I can't believe my baby turned 4. Although it seems more like she should've been 5 (and if you asked her she was). You see this girl is TALL. She's been wearing 5/6 clothes for close to a year now. There are days when she acts older than her britches, but we still love her just the same!
For the kids' birthdays we don't usually do a big cake, infact the only cake we've ever had professionally made was the one that Dahrran smashed on his 1st birthday. Either I have made them, or my sister-in-law has. Usually a few days before the kids' birthdays we go to the store, they pick out the cake mix, and something small to go on top. This year MacKenzie chose Disney Princesses that you can change their clothes that are rubbery.
She was pleased with her cake. We even tried something different this year with the frosting. She wanted "strawberry pink" frosting, so I went ahead and flavored the frosting with Jello. It turned out kind of neat! Not sure if I'll do many more cakes this way, but it was different from the normal plain ole jane O!
Before I knew it Great Grandma & Great Grandpa (my grandparents) were here. As I headed out the door, MacKenzie was already ahead of me helping Great Grandma out of the car.
She was even kind enough to hold Grandma's purse.
Of course we had to eat first, grilled hot dogs, baked beans and potato chips.
Kaitlynn enjoyed the candles as well.
Make A Wish!
It was time for presents, and MacKenzie had to make sure that Great Grandpa made it okay.
She recieved the movie Bolt....which we've watched a gazillion times. Fortunately I'm not sick of it . . . . . . . yet. It's quite the cute movie!
It's time for Daddy and Mommy's gift.
This girl has been BEGGING for a "Baby Potty's To Go" since NOVEMBER! When she didn't get one for Christmas she was none the less disapointed. I waited a while to see if she'd still ask for it. To our luck she still was a month later. When I saw one on Clerance for a 1/3 of the normal price I picked it up.
As mommycursed, grumbled tried to get the doll out of the packaging, the girls had fun playing in the box.
Perfect size!
For the kids' birthdays we don't usually do a big cake, infact the only cake we've ever had professionally made was the one that Dahrran smashed on his 1st birthday. Either I have made them, or my sister-in-law has. Usually a few days before the kids' birthdays we go to the store, they pick out the cake mix, and something small to go on top. This year MacKenzie chose Disney Princesses that you can change their clothes that are rubbery.
She was pleased with her cake. We even tried something different this year with the frosting. She wanted "strawberry pink" frosting, so I went ahead and flavored the frosting with Jello. It turned out kind of neat! Not sure if I'll do many more cakes this way, but it was different from the normal plain ole jane O!
Before I knew it Great Grandma & Great Grandpa (my grandparents) were here. As I headed out the door, MacKenzie was already ahead of me helping Great Grandma out of the car.
She was even kind enough to hold Grandma's purse.
Of course we had to eat first, grilled hot dogs, baked beans and potato chips.
Kaitlynn enjoyed the candles as well.
Make A Wish!
It was time for presents, and MacKenzie had to make sure that Great Grandpa made it okay.
She recieved the movie Bolt....which we've watched a gazillion times. Fortunately I'm not sick of it . . . . . . . yet. It's quite the cute movie!
It's time for Daddy and Mommy's gift.
This girl has been BEGGING for a "Baby Potty's To Go" since NOVEMBER! When she didn't get one for Christmas she was none the less disapointed. I waited a while to see if she'd still ask for it. To our luck she still was a month later. When I saw one on Clerance for a 1/3 of the normal price I picked it up.
As mommy
Perfect size!
So Happy Birthday my sweet little girl. You've grown so much since your birthday, and I can't wait for the rest of the year! Love you bunches!
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