My LITTLE man gets into some BIG messes!!!

How does food coloring taste Bubbas???

Thank goodness he likes to clean floors, like his daddy, because he definitely will need to:)

The Case of the Missing Cheerios

Case #ABC

The date was April 24th, 2010 when a faint giggling sound was heard in the upstairs master bedroom. At that approximant time the two children of the house were to be having quite time so I, the detective, went to investigate and here is what I found...

A FULL family sized box of Cheerios had been dumped and spread over the entire bedroom. I question those at the scene and fingers were pointed in all directions. I had to crack this case. Who was the instigator, who got the box out, and who decided commit this heinous crime?

After much intense interrogation, I finally got a full confession from one of the culprits, Brinley got the box out from the upstairs food storage closet and Owen committed the crime. Because of her full confession I let her off easier and made her help clean the awful mess (which she promptly fell asleep doing.)

However the ringleader got a more severe punishment he was put behind bar for the next few hours (okay just so you know it was nap time, he did fall asleep he didn’t just have to serve out his sentence awake;)

I was able to salvage the remains of the bedroom (thanks to a good vacuume!!!)

Dear Justin,

While you were at school I decided it would be nice to spruce up the home a bit with a few new decorations. I know that that is not the number one priority, especially on your list, however I am feeling quite crafty right now and needed an outlet. And I can explain…

It started out as a mess trying to figure out what I wanted to do, but don't worry its all clean now! Here is what I did...

Do remember the counter top before? It was a little bland...

But now doesn't that look much better?

How about the Armorie, wont it be much more aesthetically pleasing to watch TV now?

Before

After

And this .50 plate look what could be done with this...

A little modge podge and ready to go!

What do you think about a chalkboard dinner menu? I think I may need mom to make me one permanently!!

So what do you think?

Now I wouldn’t be so quick to blame me for all this spontaneity you can blame Beth the creator of The Stories of A 2 Z blog. She really is a bad influence on me, I already have 3 more project for the upcoming days. With her around our home may just become more fun to look at, the nerve. One more thing you should know, I only spent $40 at Hobby Lobby and I used a lot of things we already had so that’s defiantly a bonus.

I do know dinner isn’t ready yet and the last load of laundry isn’t folded and put away but I can order a mean Chinese take out and we could enjoy it our newly revamped kitchen. What do you think?

Love,
Your Devoted Wife




Now to see if he even notices;)

One Sweet Day

The stars aligned, Justin and I both had a Saturday free and clear of any obligations, WOOHOO!!! So instead of hanging out at home (which sounded really good too) we crammed in as much as we possibly could.

First to the zoo at 8:00 am where we spent a few hours enjoying the weather, animals, and company. Grandma and Grandpa Otis were able to come with us which always makes my kids happy. Brin took a Camel ride with Grandma, they were able to touch the Stingrays, and road on the Carousel before eating lunch and packing up. Owen particularly loved the Monkeys, after a monkey would swing on by he promptly signed and repeated "more more." I think we could have stayed there all day for him and he would have loved it. Brin is still reluctant to touch the Stingrays but we are getting closer. I on the other hand think they are just adorable, I could just pick them up and squeez'em.

After we crashed at my parents (so we didn't have to travel all the way home) for a few hours so the kids could recharge. We cleaned ourselves up and off we were.

Next we saw "How to Train Your Dragon" FABULOUS!!!! Owen did great for the first half of the movie but he came out swinging on the last half so Justin and I took turns walking with him on the side of the theater. Thankfully only a handful of people were at that showing so there was no walking over people in and our of our isle. But totally recommend the movie it was GREAT!!!

Finally we stopped at Thia Liana for dinner and as always it was delicious. The kids love the "Fire Soup" and so they are very well behaved the entire time, too busy eating.

We showered the kids and off to bed they went, now my turn. Just wanted to write it down before I got too busy and forgot. I love Saturdays with no work, however they are just as tiring:)

Easter 2010

We had a wonderful Easter Sunday which we were able to spend with all the family. The Easter Bunny came to our house, very early in the morning mind you, Brin couldn't wait to hunt for the eggs. Then off to Grandma and Grandpa Sage's for Bagels, juice (from dads new juicer), and fruit. Easter Bunny #2 had visited them and the kids enjoyed another egg hunt + perks.

Then off to Grandma and Grandpa Otis's house where they received more fun goodies from their grandparent. Finally we stopped at Grandma and Grandpa Kings for a yummy ham dinner with all the Easter fixings. It was so nice to see Grandpa there doing so well after his surgery what a miracle for us to have him with us so fully. Things just wouldn't be the same without his quick comments and "fun" ways (there is just no one like him;) Aunt Krissy made more fun for the kids with 3 more Easter games. Brin was teamed up with my cousin, beautiful little TT whom Brin couldn't stop talking about for days to come:) They made a great team coming in second on the first two games. Owen was teamed up with my sister Morgan, so really it was just her doing all the work but he seemed to have a good time.

Holidays for us may not be as relaxing as some as we travel from house to house but, we find joy with our families as we further our understanding of the importance of them in our lives. Especially on days like Easter when our thoughts our turned to our Eldest Brother who made the greatest sacrifice and then conquered death for us to all one day live together forever.

NaNa, Owen, TT, and Brin after the games!


TT and Brin

Ready, set, go...

Grandma Shirley, cousin Alex, Owen, and Brinley

Pretty Girl

The best picture I could get of my active little guy

Happy Easter!!

Lets go Fly a Kite

I was talking to a friend this windy afternoon telling her how I would love to fly a kite some day & that to my knowledge I had never done so when she then lovingly said "how sad." And she was right, it was sad that I don't have a memory of flying a kite. Now don't get me wrong this little girl was not in need or want of ANYTHING (except for maybe the memory of kite flying:) So that same day I asked Justin if we could take the kids to fly a kite, but where do you buy one? I don't know never bought one before, I guess you can get them just about anywhere and they aren't very expensive (for all those that are kite dummies like me). We headed to Walmart and picked up the kites a Barbie one for Brin and a Batman one for Owen and off we were. To be completely honest I was a little nervous, would this life long desire turn out to be a bust & is it much harder than it looks? As we got to the park I could barely wait like an impatient child. Daddy put Brins together first and I resisted taking it from her, she did great. As soon as the kite fell I was right there to try myself, please dont look at me differently when I say it was AMAZING I absolutely loved it. Who knew that a piece of plastic , attached to a string. soaring in the sky could bring so much joy. We stayed there for a little more than an hour before heading home to get cleaned up for dinner. WHEN CAN WE DO IT AGAIN!!!!

What does Owen do...

Left to his own devices he is liable to...

Let his puppy use the potty-

Dye his hand (not the EGGS)-

Leave the family during dinner to just calmly and quietly find an empty booth to sit at all by himself until we realize hes not sitting with grandma or grandpa-

Wonder what next month will bring us:)

But can you really get mad at this?