November 8, 2011
A day out
We decided to go out for an awesome breakfast at The Mission in Hillcrest. I highly recommend it if you haven't been there. Fresh, delicious, and inspired food.
Then we ran over to the mall downtown to cruise around and get Fin new shoes. A boy after my own heart; he chose black chucks with the Velcro straps (bonus for Mama.) We even ran into a guy at the Vans store who grew up down the hill from me, so, I got to show off my family.
Then because we hadn't had enough, I guess, we went to Fashion Valley next to walk around and window shop. Then our last stop was Chipotle for supper (I know! I didn't cook at all today) before heading home for an early bedtime. They didn't fall asleep right away but I was able to get a few loads of laundry done and finish Declan's little pumpkin afghan before it got too late. All in all a fantastic day with my family. We're blessed.
Then we ran over to the mall downtown to cruise around and get Fin new shoes. A boy after my own heart; he chose black chucks with the Velcro straps (bonus for Mama.) We even ran into a guy at the Vans store who grew up down the hill from me, so, I got to show off my family.
Then because we hadn't had enough, I guess, we went to Fashion Valley next to walk around and window shop. Then our last stop was Chipotle for supper (I know! I didn't cook at all today) before heading home for an early bedtime. They didn't fall asleep right away but I was able to get a few loads of laundry done and finish Declan's little pumpkin afghan before it got too late. All in all a fantastic day with my family. We're blessed.
November 6, 2011
First Sunday at church!
I managed to get all four boys and myself showered, dressed and ready in time to get to church early this morning! Pretty stoked about that. Everyone was excited to meet Declan. It was great to get back to church and hear the message and see our friends again.
Then we got home and were so blessed to hang out with my Bestie, Delane, for a few hours. It was so overdue and awesome. I'm seriously wishing she would move closer to me again. We don't get to hang out enough anymore.
Then we got home and were so blessed to hang out with my Bestie, Delane, for a few hours. It was so overdue and awesome. I'm seriously wishing she would move closer to me again. We don't get to hang out enough anymore.
September 28, 2011
Gosh, I'm terrible at this...
It's not that I haven't been online. I just haven't had the desire to share the minutia of our days, I guess.
So, as of today, I am 35 weeks 4 days pregnant with little Declan True. I'm feeling great overall. My hips are starting to hurt while I sleep and my back only if I sit to long. And I'm getting tired earlier and earlier in the evenings. But still, nothing to complain about. :o)
Milo turned 7 on Sept 13th!
He' doing fantastic with school. Honestly, Calvert's 1st grade is a little too easy for him. But I'm pressing on and just adding a page of copy work and a math worksheet to each day and letting him read through his included Reading text books as fast as he wants and he hasn't gotten bored so far.
Autry has been asking to take his training wheels off his bike pretty much since he got the bike for his 5th bday in June. But I was the one dragging my feet about it. I finally consented and the boy was riding perfectly the first day. None of that running behind them holding the seat for balance stuff. Silly Mama. He did run into and knock off a neighbors mailbox, though. :o/ lol (we fixed it, btw.)
He is also doing fantastic in school and loves all the hands on activities. My only struggle is figuring out what to turn in as a work sample for Social Studies. ?? The Calvert is a literature based curric versus last years history based WinterPromise. So, that's where I'm having to supplement for him.
Finlay is just fantastic. He is so sweet and sensitive and empathetic and curious and I can't take his cuteness. It's just overwhelming. I just want to eat him. We do alot of snuggling, reading, tickling and imaginative play like knights and super heroes.
These great photos were a gift from my bestie, Delane, who came down to visit and take some maternity photos with her new camera.
Thank you, Delane!!
My baby shower is next weekend and I can't wait to get together with all my friends and family and have fun. :o)
Matthew is going back to Indiana next week on Oct 3rd! It's been way to long since he's been there so, I'm so happy he's able to go.
So, as of today, I am 35 weeks 4 days pregnant with little Declan True. I'm feeling great overall. My hips are starting to hurt while I sleep and my back only if I sit to long. And I'm getting tired earlier and earlier in the evenings. But still, nothing to complain about. :o)
Milo turned 7 on Sept 13th!
Autry has been asking to take his training wheels off his bike pretty much since he got the bike for his 5th bday in June. But I was the one dragging my feet about it. I finally consented and the boy was riding perfectly the first day. None of that running behind them holding the seat for balance stuff. Silly Mama. He did run into and knock off a neighbors mailbox, though. :o/ lol (we fixed it, btw.)
These great photos were a gift from my bestie, Delane, who came down to visit and take some maternity photos with her new camera.
My baby shower is next weekend and I can't wait to get together with all my friends and family and have fun. :o)
Matthew is going back to Indiana next week on Oct 3rd! It's been way to long since he's been there so, I'm so happy he's able to go.
September 9, 2011
Recipe for preserving a husband
I saw this in a christian moms forum I belong to. A lady spotted this in the Jams/Jellies section of her new Amish cookbook. lol
Be careful of your selection. Do not choose too young. When once selected, give entire thought to preparation to domestic use. Some insist on keeping them in a pickle, others constantly getting them in hot water. This makes them sour, hard and sometimes bitter. Even in poor varieties may be made sweet, tender and good by garnishing them with patience, well sweetened with love and seasoned with kisses. Wrap them in a mantle of charity, keep warm with a steady fire of domestic devotion, and serve with peaches and cream. Thus prepared, they will keep for years.
Be careful of your selection. Do not choose too young. When once selected, give entire thought to preparation to domestic use. Some insist on keeping them in a pickle, others constantly getting them in hot water. This makes them sour, hard and sometimes bitter. Even in poor varieties may be made sweet, tender and good by garnishing them with patience, well sweetened with love and seasoned with kisses. Wrap them in a mantle of charity, keep warm with a steady fire of domestic devotion, and serve with peaches and cream. Thus prepared, they will keep for years.
September 5, 2011
30 Days of Blogging v2
Day 02- The meaning behind my blog name
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” 1 John 3:1
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” 1 John 3:1
September 4, 2011
30 Days of Blogging
In an effort to get back on the wagon, I'm going to be following the "30 Days of Blogging"calendar. So here we go.
Day 01- A recent picture of me and 15 interesting facts about myself.
1. I am surprisingly conservative.
2. Cooking is a stress reliever for me.
3. I'm very friendly and have many close acquaintances but very few real friends.
4. I love making things that have a use or purpose. Knitting, quilting and making clothes make me happy.
5. I really struggle with having enough patience.
6. I would love to have a daughter but I'm also afraid of having a little me.
7. I think 5 kids is the perfect #.
8. I love the structure of classical curricula AND the ease and nurturing aspect of Waldorf toys and activities.
9. I'm always the last one ready to go anywhere or do anything.
10. I honestly wish I was a better house keeper.
11. I knew I would marry my husband within a week of meeting him. I never had any doubt in my mind about that one.
12. I love sleeping. No really. I could sleep all day.
13. The Pretenders are my favorite band of all time.
14. Sour Patch Kids are my favorite treat.
15. I really struggled to come up with these. And they're probably not all that interesting but, oh well.
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