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Fun Filled Week

2009-11-14T21:50:00.000-08:00

It's been a non-stop on the go kind of week. Just between working on the bathroom (pictures next post) and keeping the kids entertained....I'm exhausted! I did want to show a couple pictures from the bread making and marshmallow building from Veteran's Day.

The night before the activity filled day, Melody came up to me saying: "Pretty...Pretty". I said yes you are pretty. Then she puckered up her lips and said: "Pretty Lips!" It was so adorable. Luckily I was able to get her to pucker again for everyone and even captured a picture of it.

I also took pictures of my niece Marissa as she is now 6 months old! Boy how time flies!!

Fun Times

2009-11-10T09:32:00.000-08:00

I found this really cool activity resource a while back and have enjoyed looking through the many pages of things to do with your kids. www.education.com

Right now they have a challenge going on. You earn merit badges doing activities they've chosen. Once you get a merit badge done you're entered into a sweepstakes to win "UP" on Blue-Ray. Should make for some interesting time with the kiddos.

For our first merit badge, we're going to tackle cooking. Jordan has been fascinated with mixing and adding ingredients to a bowl. Making yeast bread is just the ticket. Of course we may throw in a batch of cookies too....that's for mom.

Weekend Warriors

2009-11-06T10:23:00.000-08:00

Loney and I are tackling the bathroom this weekend. The shower enclosure is in terrible shape, so we had some extra tile from the planned renovations on our house that we lost and will be using it for this bathroom instead. Wish us luck!

School Pictures

2009-11-05T09:26:00.000-08:00

Jordan received his school pictures yesterday.

Isn't he just adorable?

Halloween Fun

2009-10-31T23:29:00.001-07:00

Took the kids out trick or treating today. What fun. Melody was so excited to dress up like Snow White. She even let me do up her hair and kept in up the whole time. Now I just hope the next time I try to put it up she does the same thing. Oh, but she looked precious.

I bought Jordan a Mario Brothers costume but earlier this week he said he wanted to be Superman. Nathan had a Superman costume so they switched. I would have rather he been Mario, but oh well.

I don't know who this monster was but he decided to tag along too.

All the kids had a blast. We went to a couple places to get some treats. I enjoyed the Old Cars trunk or treat the best. Dad, you would have loved seeing the cool classic cars.

Now to decide what candy I'll be pilfering from the kids stash. Mostly so they don't have the sugar rush of the century.

Miscellaneous photos from the day:

Smarty Pants

2009-10-27T14:56:00.000-07:00

Today Loney and I met with Jordan's teacher for the 9 week Parent/Teacher conference. He's doing so good in school. Mrs. Dale is amazed at the academics he's achieved in just these few short weeks.

With being in the self contained program for his communication and behavior issues, we created an IEP (Individualized Education Program) for goals he's to meet for the school year. Jordan has met and gone beyond everything as far as he academic goals were.

Mrs. Dale has him doing 1st grade math, I know he's reading at at least a 3rd grade level but now he's comprehending what he's reading too. Jordan is amazing and I can't wait to see what other goals he'll meet or surpass for the rest of the year.

Now to get him to use a public restroom.

Little Tidbits

2009-10-21T11:08:00.000-07:00

Me: Good morning Jordan. Are you ready to get up for school?

Jordan: No.

Me: Why not?

Jordan: Sometime I just don't want to go to school.

I feel the exact same way.

Playing with my Camera

2009-10-19T13:14:00.001-07:00

I've been taking so many pictures with my new camera, but I haven't posted what I've taken on here yet. So here are some photos of the kids while they were playing outside this weekend.

Here's one I made Melody's eyes pop.

Pretty as a Princess

2009-10-18T22:39:00.000-07:00

I created this today. How can you not love this face!!

Cool Find

2009-10-17T16:23:00.001-07:00

I want to make these.

Aren't they the cutest things ever!?!

Facebook Junkie

2009-10-14T10:43:00.000-07:00

I've done it again. Sucked into a world of online games and time wasters. Oh, but I love it so. I've got to be better about not being consumed with the games. I've not let it get in the way of time spent with my kids, but I know I could do so much more if I just stepped away.

We had fun this last weekend celebrating Melody's birthday. I can't believe she's 3. She's getting so grown up and quite a little independent stinker. I'll post pictures of you birthday celebrations by the weekend (hopefully) as long as I get off my duff and do it.

Created a couple of new layouts as well. Just haven't been able to get my mojo working as of late. Between Facebook, the kids playing on my computer, and not really being at home, I've been a little stagnant. I'm hoping the pictures taken with my awesome new camera will help give me the inspiration I need.

Here we go again...

2009-10-06T13:52:00.000-07:00

My computer took a crap yet again!! Dang thing just won't let me get ahead. I guess it might have to do from the power supply going out. Just stinks soo bad. I wanna scrap but I can't. Oh well.

Let Fall Begin

2009-09-30T09:05:00.001-07:00

There is a cold front that has made it's way to Nevada. I'm soo excited!! Unfortunately though it brought the wind with it. I can handle just about any weather, but if there's wind....it's just miserable. Oh well, I guess I shouldn't complain since it is cool out.

Everyone is almost healthy and happy around here. Loney is dealing with a staph infection again. I've got a slight sore throat from the wind and weather change. Luckily the kids are doing well...for now. Melody went to bed at 8:00 last night and is still asleep this morning. It's 9:00 already. Maybe she's growing and is sleeping it off. It's a nice change though.

I've been a super slacker in the layout making this past month. Between my computer being out, and just running around everywhere, I just haven't gotten around to making some. I'm hoping that changes this week though. I so enjoy creating.

Up and Running

2009-09-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

Woot! My computer is fixed. Turns out the power supply went out. Loney tells me though that when the power supply goes out to watch for other things to mess up as well. It just wreaks havoc on your computer. Cross your fingers that everything is hunky dory.

Now onto my news. This past month I've been a Guest CT member for Krystal Hartley. Well one of her permanent CT members PM'd me last week asking me to join her CT using her designs. So I now design pages for mle Card. Look for new layouts using her designs soon.

I also left people hanging as to which Digital SLR camera I was going to purchase. Well, I decided on the Canon EOS Rebel XS.

Oh My Goodness...can I just say I am in LOVE!!! I don't know why I waited so long to get one. I'm looking forward to learning all the neat tricks I can do and taking better pictures. Loney and the kids are going to be sick of me in no time because of all the pictures I'll be taking. LOL

Have you ever had one of those days...

2009-09-24T20:15:00.000-07:00

Where everything falls into place just so. Well, mine was kind of like that today. I played with the kids, they didn't fight (much), got an unexpected PM(more on that later), and am just glad I'm feeling better.

Busy day tomorrow shopping with Loney to exchange my motherboard, do a little birthday shopping for Melody, and pick up a Digital SLR camera! I am so stoked about that last one. I'm hoping to find some good tutorials/practice tips to hone my skills. Stay tuned for my hit and miss adventures.

Not the best.....

2009-09-21T18:10:00.001-07:00

I've been so miserable the last couple of days. Strange pains surfacing that make it difficult to lay down, sit down, stand up, bend over, just all around miserable. I'm hoping to get better because my house is falling apart with needing to be cleaned, and laundry need to get finished too.

I want fall to come. Just tired of the heat, and so looking forward to the Holidays. Fist and foremost is planning Melody's birthday. Hmm....what to do.....

On top of not feeling good, my computer is still out of commission. Such a bummer to not have access to my own stuff. Hopefully I'll be up and running this weekend.

Computer Issues

2009-09-17T22:50:00.000-07:00

So once again my computer is on the fritz. We thought it was the Hard Drive, so we got me a new one. I'm happy to have more space (1.5 terabyte) but unfortunately it wasn't the issue. Swapped memory sticks with Loney and the computer worked for almost 2 weeks. Now it looks like the graphics card on my motherboard isn't working. Soo not wanting this drama. I'd much rather be on the computer scrapping. Oh well, hopefully we'll get me a new graphics card soon.

I've been so proud of Jordan. He's doing great in school, but I worry about him with math. I think he'll get it eventually, but it's still a little early to tell. Other then that he's thriving in Kindergarten.

Melody is enjoying time with mom without Jordan. Though she thoroughly enjoys waiting for Jordan's bus to come and runs up to give him a hug when he steps off. I need to get a picture of the two of them. It's soo sweet.

One thing with my computer not working is that I'm getting more sleep. Only an hour or so more, but it's making a difference. When I finally get it back up and running, I really need to stick to getting to bed no later then midnight. We'll see how that works out.

I've got a lot to plan in the next couple of weeks. My baby is turning 3, so I've got to get down when, where, and what for her party. October 7th will be here before I know it.

Ho Hum

2009-09-14T10:54:00.000-07:00

Been an exhausting week. Between the kids, housework, and just not feeling very perky I'm just plum tired. Perhaps I should go to bed at a decent time, then my day might be better. But then again...maybe not.

The weather is finally cooling off. There's a nice cool breeze and I'm ecstatic! Though it has been a mild summer, I'm ready for fall to make it's grand entrance..all 2 weeks of it. LOL

I created a layout inspired by Emilie Ahern's Project Project she's hosting in honor of Project Runway. Although I don't watch the show faithfully, I've enjoyed seeing what she has cooked up for the challenges. I decided to try my hand at week 4. Here's a link to the challenge: Project Project wk. 4

Here's my layout:

I know I've been a blogging slacker, but I hope to get better about it. If nothing else, I'll post my layouts I've been creating...what few I've done...or just post to say hey! It all depends on how I'm feeling.

Blah

2009-09-05T20:36:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning with some major stomach issues. I haven't been out of the house all day, and just have felt really crappy. Unfortunately Jordan has felt the same way. Poor kid. I'm feeling quite a bit better tonight, but not out of the woods yet. I just hope it's a 24 hour bug and will be gone tomorrow. Guess we'll find out.

I wanted to post some pictures I took from Jordan's school open house. His teacher is really nice, and he and Nathan are in the same room. I guess they don't even acknowledge each other unless one is in trouble. Too funny. He's taken to going to school all day very well. Can't wait to see how much he grows during the year.

These were the only one's in the classroom who showed up.

Jordan sitting "next" to his desk.

Nathan sitting at his desk.

Busy Bee

2009-08-27T09:26:00.000-07:00

It's Faith Sisters Birthday and they are celebrating by having challenges all week to win prizes. I've been busy getting my layouts done. I'm almost all caught up, just have 3 more to do before a new set of challenges begin tomorrow. It's been nice being able to scrap. I haven't had much time/mojo to do it lately.

Jordan is doing well in school. I think he likes his new class. Open House is next week, so that'll be fun to visit the classroom.

After not being able to go camping at the beginning of the month, I've had an urge to go somewhere. I haven't been on a vacation since last year. I'm almost to the point where I don't care where I go...just somewhere. Hmm.....what to do.

Back to School

2009-08-24T14:44:00.001-07:00

Well, Jordan started school today. He's going to all day Kindergarten because of being in the special Head Start program. He was so excited to start school he was up way before me. Not sure how early, but before me nonetheless.

I got him ready and out to wait for the bus with Nathan. We'll see if he falls asleep on the bus to tell me just how early he woke up. LOL I'm looking forward to this year for him. Hopefully he'll be able to make some great headway as far as his communication and speech goes. He's already brilliant it's just getting him to express himself.

Here's some photos from this morning before the bus came.

This is cool

2009-08-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

I follow a sewing blog called Presser Foot and they host a monthly sewing project, plus show you some easy ones along the way. Well, I linked to their Pencil Pouch project, which would be fun to do, and then followed that one to a project making reusable sandwich bags. I thought that was a super cool idea. I'm by no means a super green person, but being able to save money from buying plastic sandwich bags sounds like a good idea to me. I'm hoping to get the gumption to actually do this project. Maybe you could too?

Aw Man

2009-08-20T21:10:00.000-07:00

Loney decided to bring home a cold from Kentucky last week. Well, he passed it onto me. How thoughtful. I'm just hoping the kids don't get it especially with school starting Monday for Jordan. Just a royal pain in my sinuses if you ask me. As soon as the kids get to sleep (which I pray will be soon), I'm gonna take a nice hot bath to soothe the muscles and ease the pain in my head.

I Scrapped

2009-08-19T22:18:00.000-07:00

I've been in a real slump lately when it comes to scrapping. Partly because of the kids hogging my computer, and my time spent of Facebook. But I also haven't felt the mojo I usually have recently. Well, I decided today I was gonna do it. So here's what I did today.

It's for a template challenge at Faith Sisters. Gotta love a template, sketch or lift to totally get your mojo back up and running. Now let's see if I can keep the momentum going.

Yawn

2009-08-18T00:53:00.000-07:00

Here I am up way to late once again. But I can say it's not my fault. I'm getting tired of Melody thinking that if she happens to fall asleep before 9:00pm that she has the right to get up an hour later and then stays up for hours on end. It's not naptime, it's bedtime!

I've gotta figure out what to do about that. Just so difficult when this late at night, if she throws a fit she might wake up Jordan. That's not good either. Just soo tired!!!