One Lucky Gal

When your husband says...

"do you want me to paint the
bathroom for mother's day?"

You don't hesitate.

Although it took an extra few days,
it's still an amazing gift!!!

But Larry gets extra credit
for going above and beyond by
doing touch-ups around the house
and by using that extra paint
to do the kids bathroom, too!!

Now it's official...
every room in our house has been
painted.


(with exception of closets and the laundry room)

Graduating With Honors

Just ask any of us Teachers/Moms...

these kids were top of their class!!

And were rewarded with a pool party
for all their hard work.

Good job Emma-pie!!

Keira's Favorite Pastime

When the kids want Keira to leave them
alone and stop touching the toys
they are playing with,
they sit her in front of the computer and
turn on her favorite show.

Yo Gabba Gabba!

Weird as it is,
but the songs are pretty useful.

P for Projects

This is my beautiful daughter,
Sydney.

This is Sydney home from school
on a Monday to do her science project.

We had been waiting for a SUNNY day
all week and of course it came on a school
day.
(don't hate me because your jealous!)

With solar "absorption" as her goal,
she painted these bottles,
filled them with H2O and
set them in the sun to soak it up!

Can't forget the quick trip to Wal-mart
for a proper thermometer.
(candy thermometers don't go below 100...sigh)

Now time to document her findings
every 30 mins.

That is until it started to rain 1/2 way
through her experiment....sigh.

So we'll try again tomorrow,
but this time Sydney can test the
temps when she gets home.
I doubt her teacher would approve
of 2 days off to complete the project,
let alone 1!!

Make Do

What do your kids do when
they were super excited to go camping
but the weather changed
the plans?

How about make your own
sleeping bag,
put on backpacks and hats
to pretend to go hiking
around the house!

Swagger Wagon

I'm usually not one to post things on my blog.
But I couldn't pass this up.
Especially after having to get past the old ideologies
of driving a "mom-van".
This song, makes it all worth it.




Toyota Sienna - Swagger Wagon - Watch more Funny Videos

What Have We Been Up To?

Well....

Larry took the week off and has been doing
painting and mowing and painting some more.

And while he does that,


Emma entertains us with a fashion show,

we hope Ben isn't starting a new career,

Keira practices being a mom,

and mom runs away from all the
crazies
and gets a hair cut!!

I Wouldn't Be A Mom Without My Kids

This is my 7th time experiencing Mother's Day.
And I have to admit...

Every year it gets more interesting.
Mainly because of the things the kids
do at school and bring home for me.


But if there was one theme,
it would have to be food.
Larry kept the delicious food coming
ALL DAY.
While he whipped up juice, cinnamon rolls,
eggs and bacon,
Sydney and Emma brought me a newspaper
and scissors in bed.

"Here mom, now you can cut your
coupons while you wait in bed
for breakfast!"

(gee, thanks girls! what a treat.)

Then it was present time!

A potted Sydney and a hand-made "bear".

A card from Dad that the kids
promptly took over.

A beautifully made card from Sydney.

translation:
My moms name is: Rachll (rachel)
She is special because: she is letting me go
to girl scouts
I like it when my mom: reads to me
My mom can do many things!
I think she is best at: having babies
My mom has a pretty smile.
I like to make her smile by: having fun
My mom is as pretty as a: flower
My mom is smart!
She even knows: 11 plus 11 is 22
I'd like to tell my mom: she is cool


But let's not forget about Larry's present.

Apparently I need to be on time more,
with softer feet!

(kidding, I picked out the watch)

But thankfully Primary saved the day
with a gorgeous spring garden,
just for me.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

(thanks again Honey for the scrumcious dinner
and letting take a break ALL DAY)

Good Things Come In 3's

I can't help it.
The old me is back.
Maybe it's the last trimester "nesting" thing,
but I've been itching to use my coupons and
craft up a storm.

So when the new ad for Kroger came out
on Wednesday, I was salivating.

While dragging the terrible 3-some along,
I limped and waddled my way
down the aisles...smiling.

Because today I would be going home
with name-brand items I don't normally buy.
Like Right Guard for $1.
Dole and Tropicana Juice.
Dryer's Fruit Bars.
and Nestle Dibs.
Things I NEVER splurge on.

So I guess good things DO come in
triples.
34 items purchased
for
34 dollars
saving another
34 dollars.

I'm back!

Movie Star In The Making

Move over Marilyn Monroe,
Julia Roberts,
Sandra Bullock...
Keira's coming NEXT!

(sippy cup and all)