update

awww life. here are a few updates of what is going on lately around here.

{a} is talking a TON! She learned a few new words this past weekend while we were visiting gma {D}. The two most important being "waktor" (tractor) and "no" (snow). Why would she learn snow, you might ask? Well, we woke up to 2 inches of beautiful snow Sunday morning. It was gorgeous, however, since I was driving home that day, I was not altogether thrilled.

{A} loves first grade and is doing very well there. I am totally amazed at the progress he has made in reading since school has started. He is progressing nicely!

{K} loves preschool. His teacher is so fun and I have seen him mature almost right before my eyes!

I finally got my canning done, I feel really good about how many jars I filled this year!

DH is off hunting with his brothers and nephews. It is that season again. :)

so. two days ago, {a} jammed her toothbrush into the back of her mouth. yesterday, I decided that for $20 I could have peace of mind that she hadn't really done any damage. I took her in. a "carpet burn" is all she has. she will heal in 3-4 days, and it will be similar to when the boys had their tonsils out. cranky, whiny, snuggly. you know the drill. so. she DID NOT sleep well last night. or the night before for that matter, but last night DH was home from his business trip so I all of a sudden notice how many times she ACTUALLY gets up when he is in the same bed as me. so. because of all that I did not shower this morning. {k} is super hyper for some reason which makes {a} even more cranky--she so does not like to be teased when she's cranky. but then again, who does?? so. no shower, cranky baby, hyper 4 year old. what's a girl to do? oh! I also have 8 boxes of peached that I am dying to get canned and they are NOT ripening fast enough!

DH is heading out for another scout overnighter after work today, which pretty much equals out to one cranky husband tomorrow evening when he returns. Let's hope she sleeps better tonight. It's going to be a very long evening tomorrow if we are both tired and cranky. Please, please let her sleep better tonight!

I think I will find a good book and snuggle with my baby for a while.

I'm exhausted! I've been canning and the like for so long now, that I am just flat tired! I would really love to not do anything more this fall, but the idea of not just doesn't feel right! So, I am working on pears this week, and will probably work on peaches next week. Hopefully I don't get the apple bug too! :0

I'm bleeding...

...Blue and Orange today. In honor of the big game today and the season upon us, I have changed my background colors. Mostly because I don't have anything approriately colored to wear today, so my blog must show my true colors for the day.



GO BRONCO'S!!!!!

HIP, HIP, HOORAY...

...school starts in 4 days!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I am a little excited. :) I am looking forward to a new routine, {A} being at school full time, {K} going to preschool, just {a} and I for 4 hours a week. I am also hoping to work off these extra pounds that are hanging out around my middle. We got a Wii over the weekend and I plan to buy a Wii Fit soon. DH and I are planning to work out together a few nights a week. Wish us luck! :)

We had a wonderful summer playing and hanging out. Now it's time to buckle down and get focused again on my word for the year, Become. I have seen some small changes so far, now it's time to refocus on scripture study, my homemaking skills, and my patience level. :)

have I fallen off the earth?

NOT HARDLY!

I have just had a wonderful summer. We have done tons of fun things and been gone lots. So, don't worry, summer will die down soon enough and then I hope to be back. :)

Here's to wishing my DH a wonderful Father's Day! You amaze me continually! I Love you!




Also this weekend, DH and I took some time alone and headed to Cascade for three days. We had a wonderful time celebrating our 11th anniversary.

Can I just say that I am so totally frustrated with my docking station? I would so love to upload some pictures, but alas, I can't.
Summer... although I haven't heard the dreaded "i'm bored", I have seen evidence of it, and it's only day 3 of summer break. That boy ({A}) is going to see the time out corner indefinately here shortly if he doesn't change his attitude toward me. Mom says it's the age, and if so, I am amazed that any boy has made it to live past 6. He is getting good at throwing temper tantrums and crying like a baby, and really good at pushing my buttons!--which makes me want to cry like a baby! :)

I do have to say though, that he seems to be maturing just a bit cuz he is playing really well with {K} lately, and I am really enjoying seeing that!

Albertsons and Rite Aid deals

So, Alb has a few good deals this week. I got some grated cheese, eggs, easy mac, Tree Top apple juice-finally! tortillas and granola bars. I paid 9.88 and saved 47.54. Rite Aid really caught my attention--they have Aveeno b1g1 1/2 off. Plus they have Single Check rebates going for Aveeno. So, here's what I got. 6 bottles of Sun lotion for 39.18. I will get $30 in rebates and I will get 2 tote bags full of free samples and coupons! Yeah! Not bad. :)

coupons

so, I have a new hobby. Couponing... I love it! It is such fun to see the savings fly off the screen! I have been tracking my savings since May 12. I have spent $234.28 and saved $202.65. I know that doesn't sound all that great, except when you look at it this way: Not including my one actual grocery shopping at WinCo, I have spent $96.75 and saved $198.65. So, some of what I bought were necessities like mustard and Kraft dressing. and some were wants like Capri Sun and S'Mores stuffs. But, the way I see it, is that summer is here and this will make summer a bit more exciting. It's been quite a challenge to pick only the best deals and not just buy to save, ya know??? :)

Tribute to my Mother (via photos)

Thanks for all you do and have done for me! I am amazed at the strength and courage you portray! Always remember that I love you!

Also, thanks to all the women in my life and in my children's lives! You amaze me with your patience, love, honor, respect...

book giveaway

There is a wonderful book entitiled "Living Debt Free on One Income". and there is a giveaway for one lucky person to win! Go here to learn all about it!

zoo

So we went to the Zoo on Friday with our neighbor friends and had a wonderful time! It was perfect weather and we had fun enjoying the animals. I think we'll hit the zoo in the afternoon every time, cuz all the animals were out. :)

Little Miss {a} had desided she enjoys posing for the camera. Every time I pull it out she cracks this cheesy grin! and then she puts her arms together. Fun!

Last night we went on an "umbrella walk" for FHE. It was raining, not pouring, thankfully, and we all had an umbrella. We went quite a ways trying to find the gutter drain. We figured the water followed the gutters for over 1/2 a mile before it hit a drain. The boys had a fabulous time splashing in the puddles and walking in the gutters. Allie had fun watching the boys. I'm bummed I didn't take my camera. :) They were soaked when we got home. We even gave the kids baths to wash all the gas off of them. The gutter water was a suspicious color.

low key

we had a very lazy, low key weekend, which I think was just what we needed. We didn't have breakfast until 9:30 sat morning, and just kinda hung out for most of the day. DH ordered windows for the basement and I took {A} to a friend's bday party. He had lots of fun! I went to a sister in my wards b-day party. I visit teach her and she hosted her very own 90th birthday party! She amaze me! DH and I went on a date Sat night and met up with a friend for dinner. We went to Rub River Steak House. If you want a steak that you can *literally* cut with your fork, go there! So good! Sunday I took an hour nap and we headed to my folks house for a bit of Wii! Fun!

A busy week is planned this week, so hopefully I will get some pictures taken.
JaDell