Snow Day Giveaway

The giveaway is by SandyToes @ A Shell in Your Pocket. She is going to give away a year subscription to "Family Fun Magazine". Who couldn't use more ideas for family fun, and all you have to do is give her a visit, leave a comment, and mention her giveaway in a post. Simple!

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Sunday night we got snow.

And more snow...

And more snow...

Wishing for Spring.

At least I am sure My Love was while digging out the minikidhauler at 4AM.
Um, Flip, you left your headlights on.
LOL

By morning all the white stuff stacked up to about six inches.
Not much fun for those grown ups who have to go somewhere, but for those of us who stay home it meant...

SNOW DAY!!!

I know they had enough snow for the day because they all came in cryin'.
Nothing a cup of hot cocoa and a nap wouldn't cure.

Talk about family fun!

Project 365~Feb 1-7

Now that I am caught up I can concentrate on one week at a time. There are days when I find it difficult to find a photo opportunity and other days where I barely put the camera down.

February 1st Kiah is all ready to take her baby carrot Sparky class to Awanas for 'Dress a Veggie' Night. I had actually forgotten about it until almost bed time the night before and I realized the only "veggie" I had (that was not frozen) were baby carrots. It worked out rather well though. We glued on the eyes, vests, and buttons Saturday night, then painted on the hair after church on Sunday. Her Sparky teacher (The one on the furthest left with the gray hair and glasses) liked it so much that Kiah let her keep it. Kiah is the one all the way to the right.

February 2nd Flip is checking out the pup-tent. AHHHhhhhahahahahahahahHAHAHAHA! I slay me. :-p

February 3rd I took a pic of the storebought get well cards I recieved. The one on the left is from some friends at CampusLife and the one on the right is from Linda @ 2nd cup... both cards had me in stitches ...AHHHHHHAHAHAHAhahahahahah!!!!! There I go again... how do I come up with this stuff... it just flows forth from me.

February 4th we decide to make some Valentines for the neighbor who, a couple times a week, gives the kids a treat when we walk by during our daily stroll. His sister is in town and she is a retired nurse who just loved the kids, who she dubbed "The Dolls".

February 5th I do occassinally get carried away while trying to catch that perfect shot and I follow the kids around just watching them through the little digital screen. I love the color of Marli's eyes in this pic... like milk chocolate. And her expression is just priceless. I can almost hear her thinking, "golly mom, put that thing away already."

February 6th this was the first year we let the kids watch Home Alone at Christmas time. Now James is obsessed with setting little traps everywhere to catch the "bad guys" who is usually me. Here is a trap he set in the doorway between my room and the masterbath. And yes, I DID step on it before I saw it.

February 7th My Love had a few things to do in town between working in the morning and volunteering in the afternoon so he decided we should all go. I was glad he did because who doesn't like going to the dump!?! After we dropped our load of garbage we stopped for lunch at a local greasy spoon called Humpty Dumpty. Ironically it is nicknamed "the Dump" by its most loyal of patrons. So we spent our day going from dump to dump. While waiting for our food Kiah drew this lovely family portrait. I think she was having a good day. :-D

Writer's Workshop

The Prompts:

1.) Tell us about a lie you told that you later regretted.

2.) Choose a task you'd like someone to complete and write a poem asking them to do it.

3.) Describe a talent you have.

4.) Write a list of ten things on your mind this week.

So I have been somewhat of a slacker as far as Writer's Workshop goes. I mean, Mama Kat is kind enough to host this fabulous event the least I could do is participate. I chose all four prompts because I am Wonder Woman Super Mom. Thats right. I said it. I admit to it. I am WWSM because I do it all folks, and I am beautiful and witty and I can pour cereal and shower and type and wipe noses all within the same day. My biggest, most obvious attribute is my humility.....

BUH-DUM-CHING (*rim shot*)

OK, ok... let me step off my pedestal and get to the assignment at hand...

1.) Hmmm... nevermind #1

2.) Not really in the mood to poetisize but I do wish the kids would pick up stuff off the floor instead of stepping over or ON it ten-thousand times! Sheesh!

3.) Noooooot really all that talented at any one thing in particular unless breaking down an crying is considered a talent... I ROCK at that.

4.) Ten things on my mind... this I can handle...

• I wonder if I will have to get a real job (I stay at home and homeschool). Times are tough but I really don't want to work. I have so little time and energy to do anything for myself (this blog is about it) and if I worked too, even just a few nights a week it would really take its toll on my mental stability. I know we could use an extra $100 a week and I will do what I have to ... just hope it really doesn't come to that. Unless I can find something to do from home a few hours a night... any ideas?

• I was watching TV, sort of in a daze, when I suddenly realized I was looking at talking balls of mucus. Seriously? Who comes up with this stuff?

• Is it too late to plant those tulip bulbs I bought last Fall and on a completely unrelated note... birdfeeders.
  

• Watched American Idol tonight for the last time :-( ...aaaaaaaaaaaannnd we are already rooting for the young widower. He's got pipes. Anyone want to tape the season for me :-0

• I need a haircut.

• Why am I so tired and sore and fatigued, its not like I've been through surgery... oh, wait.

• My Love *sigh* I don't deserve him.

• Coraline

• When is the next appointment? Which kid is it for? Is it for me? Is there a copay? Did I shower today? Should I pack snacks? Where is the hand sanitizer? Has everyone gone potty? Are you wearing underwear? Pew... you need changed! Is everyone buckled? Where are we going again? Do you need socks? What is in your hair? What is on your shirt? Where is the car? Who is making that noise? Could you not chew that. Don't lick your sister. No park today. Why are your pants backwards? Whose children are these anyway?
  

• God help me. (Seriously not in vain... it is an urgent, daily plea)

Click the pic above to read more prompt responses.

P.S. Does anyone else think Mama Kat looks just a little like "Bikini Girl?"

ABC, Wordful, and Watch Me Wednesday ~ A Triple Threat

***Sorry the font is HUGE! I could not get it down to normal size. I know how... it just wouldn't take :-p


Today's letter for

ABC Wednesday
is C

C is for Cardboard Cars.

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Wordful Wednesday


Many short movies were shown at the Awana Sparky Drive-in. Burn-E, Veggie Tales, Dr. Seuss, and a few I did not recognize. Some of the leaders of Awanas even did a skit for the kids about the glory of God's creation. Our cars were small and we arrived early so we were able to get front row seats.

There was so much food to be had. Hotdogs, nachos, salad, popcorn, and dessert! My Love and I showed some restraint, but the kids on the other hand... well, lets just say... they ate and ate and ate and ATE!

It was fantastic family fun and we all had a super great time for very little $.
I almost felt guilty ;-)



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Watch Me Wednesday


Of course if you put three kids into cardboard cars there will be races.

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Happy Wednesday!




***And just in case you have been waiting at the edge of your seat for last weeks Watch Me Wednesday it is up and running and you can view it HERE.

Project 365~Catch Up

Whew! I am so far behind on this funtastic project, but I didn't want to let January slip by completely unnoticed so I went through my pics and found one from almost every day. I have been enjoying all of your photo journals so much it made it hard not to take part. I think it is a great way to remember the year through pictures and be able to look back with ease.

So away we go.....



January 1st Booger invites herself to breakfast. This is normally not allowed but I think Boogs was more interested in catching a nap on the padded chair than taking a bite of Kiah's french toast.


January 2nd after the start of the new year it was time to erase our Christmas ABC list. T was for Tree by the way.


January 3rd I had an idea to do project 365 all about Nibbles the wooden mouse's adventures. Here he is getting his favorite drink at Starbucks. However, My Love was quick to inform that he would not be seen in public with me if I was going to be taking pictures of a wooden mouse all the time...so... Project 365 ~ Nibbles' Adventures was aborted.


January 4th we shopped the big K with our little Marli. We lost track of her while walking towards the electronics, but before we had time to panick we found her again.

January 5th as a mom of four I try to economise and stretch our clothing dollar. I require my kids to wear the bags the clothes came home in before they get any of the new clothes.

January 6th give a kid a camera, she'll take a picture of her feet.

January 7th lunch break is welcome after an intense morning of school work.

January 8th I finally got around to cleaning up the office area. To see what it looked like before click HERE. Better, yes?

January 9th Daphne rarely poses for a picture but here I caught her in one of her favorite lookouts, our master bathroom window.

January 1oth My Love decides that it is too gorgeous a day to be spent inside so we head to the park. I'm not an over protective mommy but there are times when I would like to keep them in a bubble.

January 11th we meet with friends after church to celebrate some January birthdays. Eden enjoys her pink birthday pupcake.

January 12th Grandpa comes over to reclaim some plants after his trip to Hawaii and Marli refuses to let him go again.

January 13th if you fall asleep in the livingroom of our house you are fair game.

January 14th have I ever mentioned that I would gladly trade places with our cat for just one day.

January 15th daily walks with Grandma and Grandpa are always enjoyed.


Here is where my camera took a break. I don't have any pictures dated between January 16th and the 21st. We get busy, life carries on, the camera sits on the shelf..... I'll try not to skip any days next month.

January 22nd James calls me to the bathroom using an urgent 'I need you now' kind of voice. I enter the bathroom to find a smiling bearded boy. Whew. LOL.

January 23rd is the Awana Sparks Drive-in. Kids construct a cardboard car to sit in while watching a movie. Eden has her pink pupmobile, Kiah wanted an ice cream truck, and of couse my fast and furious James had to have a green race car.

January 24th the kitties knocked the tree off of the top of the TV cabinet. Hmmmm... Maybe its time to think about putting that thing away.

January 25th Flip is brought in at night but that doesn't mean she doesn't still stand guard against rats with hooves (deer). We often find her barking with her head out the cat door at the slightest rustling of leaves.

January 26th thought I would show the first sight someone sees when they enter our home. Inviting, huh? ;-)

January 27th watching a video is always more fun when done from a tent. Even if you're James and you are, "Sick of girly stuff!"

January 28th I was feeling pretty wretched but I managed to snap a pic of Marli doing her best to make sure Mommy doesn't go out of a job.

January 29th I was at the hospital the entire day, but judging from what I found on top of the TV cabinet I'm pretty sure I know what went on at the home front. And Yes, our cat tortured tree is still up.

January 30th I came home from my appendectomy and we celebrated Eden's real birthday with more pink cake.

January 31st my best friend came to visit with her son Cooper to help me do the grocery shopping. James declared Coop his best friend and Cooper didn't get to have an opinion on the subject.


So there you have it. My January at a glance. Memories made. Moving on.

I can't believe it is already February!

ACK!!!

OH! I got my Watch Me Wednesday video up from last week... scroll down or click HERE.