I'm AWFUL.

I was away at a wedding this past weekend so here are a few days in a row!

Day 4- Halloween Candy- Yup I said it....a few days last week I couldn't have gotten through the day without. Now of course I'm ready for it to be gone.

Day 5- My friend, Jenn. She lives in Australia and is home for her sister's wedding. We can go weeks without talking but we reconnect like we haven't missed a day the second she gets home. Love that girl.

Day 6- My friend, Lyndi. Love that girl. Been best friends forever...our parents took the hospital tours together when our moms were pregnant with us. That girl knows more about me then anyone. She is the one person who can bring me instantly out of a bad mood. Love her!

Day 2 & Day 3

Again....I'm behind so I'm posting two things I'm thankful in this post!

2.) God....In the past yr we have finally found a church where we feel like we fit in and the people there are just awesome. We have grown in our faith so much in the last yr I think. And the kids are part of a wonderful children's group.

3.) My parents....I lost my Mom about 4.5 yrs ago and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss her terribly. She was an amazing mother...I'm so thankful I got to spend almost 30yrs yrs with her. She passed away a week shy of my 30th birthday. My Dad is such an amazing father....he has helped me so much through the yrs and couldn't have been a better dad. I love him so so much!

30 Days of Thanks.....

So yes I'm aware I'm a day late, so today I'll pose twice! I had not even thought about this but saw it on a friend's facebook page and thought it would be a great idea!

Day 1.) I'm thankful for my life...like being alive. It's a great thing. ;)

Mother Nature is NOT happy!

Our New "Pet"

Meet Chewbacca



My son starts 4-H this coming year and we already knew we were taking hogs, but he has decided he would like to take a steer. Makes this Momma a little nervous knowing that when he shows his steer he will weigh over 1200 MORE pounds then my little guy. I'll probably be shaking in my shoes the day of cattle show.

I enjoyed the fair this yr b/c I knew next year my days of running into the fair to grab a bite to eat and then going straight back home are OVER. I'll be spending my week at the fair for the next 10 yrs.

Let the journey begin......

Meal Planning...

So I've still been meal planning but dummy me forgot to post about it. Sorry. It's been a crazy last two weeks.

This week we've had...

Monday- Ham Steak, Mashed Potatoes, green beans seasoned with Tastefully Simple's Seasoned Salt, rolls

Tuesday- Cubed Steak, Mashed Potatoes with gravy, corn, rolls

Wednesday- Dance Night Which means it's more of a throw together night due to not being home at supper time.

Thursday- Tator Toy Casserole, corn, applesauce

Friday- Grilling Night...Hopefully having some friends out to swim. Burgers/dogs on the grill, chips,

What's your routine?

Do you have one? I know with school starting and schedules becoming more consistent that if I have a routine there is less yelling, arguing, and last minute running around to get things done before the kids rush off to the bus.

This yr it's been different for us because now both of my little ones are off to school. I'll admit it's running more smooth then I ever imagined. My daughter is the type that you NEVER know how she'll wake up. Great mood or horrible...you just never know.

What are some of the things you do to make your mornings run better?

Here are just a few things I try to do to make our mornings better.

1.) Bags are ALWAYS packed the night before so in the morning they are ready to go. Makes the last minute panic of forgetting something just disappear.

2.) Either have clothes laid out and ready to go or have the options laid out for the kids to pick. My son is pretty consistent on what he wears. He would actually wear the same five outfits each week if I'd let him. My daughter likes the idea of getting to choose. It makes it more of a game for her. If she gets a choice she is also gaining a little bit more responsibility.

3.) Keep breakfast simple. This yr a friend suggested making muffins in advance and tossing them in the freezer. I used to make a big production of breakfast and try to make it to fancy. Now we ask the night before what is for breakfast and have it ready when I wake them up. My daughter isn't much of a breakfast eater and we are trying to change that but for now a muffin and milk does the trick for her and I know that belly of hers is full when she gets on the bus.