Easter Sunday 2011

Easter Sunday

Learning how to play Chinese Checkers with Mom and Dad!

Pinata time (It was the stone that was rolled away. :)

Egg hunt in the back yard - We had a bit of break from the rain but it was still very muddy for little feet.

Cousins enjoying lunch around the table

Waking up Easter morning to find the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly. "It is rised up just like Jesus" Caleb says.

Timothy, Evangeline, and I made these fun butterfly snacks for all the kids to take home.

The boys waking up to there new car carpet.

Just March and how we lived. :)

Wow this month has sure blown past, or should I say dripped and poured past. We have had a lot of rain and a lot of sickness. Just a month of being extra tired for all of us.

This week Evangeline finally started cutting out pieces for a simple quilt block. Taiah and Evangeline will be making blocks at the same time as each other.

Here is a super cute bucket of Spring time books we are going to be reading for storytime. :) Well as soon as we get around to it. It's still a cute idea even if they have sat in this bucket for over a week without us reading one right?

Kids throwing paper airplanes off the porch on a semi unrainy day!

Calebs Jumping J robot he drew for me. I love Leap Frog videos. I have taken no effort to teach this little man letters whatsoever. (Next year the fun begins)

Haven had a nasty virus of some kind and was extra clingy, which is pretty clingy since he is naturally my cuddle bug already. :) I even pulled out the sling for the first time in months and this is how he stayed for half the day.

Timothy made these amazing St. Patrick Day treats all by himself.

Evangeline set the table, it's a minty green masterpiece

Take a picture of us mommy aren't we sooooooo cute!

So March pulls to a close and I welcome April with open arms and a smile. Ready for a bit of sunshine, some pretty flowers and some Easter Sunday celebrations.

The 1st Boy

So this last week my Amazing Timothy turned 8. Yes the car seat was instantly abandoned on the front porch and had to be rescued from the rain by Daddy, who was reasonable enough to realize another boy would need it at some point in time.

Eight years ago I gave birth to this boy, to be honest I was terrified. Not of birth that I knew I could handle. I was terrified of a boy! I didn't know what to do with one and was kind of thinking God should have just given me girls. After all I am a girl so I understand them, right?

So here I am 8 years later with my beautiful girl and my now 3 boys. As always God was right, boys are amazing. Each of of my boys has taught me so much about myself and helped me understand the people around me better while they are at it.

Here he is Timothy at 8. Pencils/Paper, Building, Questioning, Quiet, Smart, Overalls, Dress shoes, Listening, Experimenting, growing into a little Man.

Boys are a blessing

Justin had to work this Saturday and it just happened that my nephew and niece who are far to old if you ask me were in town at my moms for the weekend. So my momma and I did a little trade off and I kept my Nephew and she took Evangeline. So it was just me and the boys Fri night and Sat morning.

Elias went with us to the Build and Grow clinic to help the boys build there pull back race cars. These are a big hit and if you have not checked out Lowes free building clinics yet I again recommend them.

Here Elias is being very patient with Caleb.

Can you believe this a teenager playing Motor Boat with his little cousins. This just makes me smile I am so glad that even with the age difference they all just Love each other.

Duck Duck Goose time. :)

And my Haven concentrating, wish I could be that focused when I do a project.

Simple Woman on a Sunny Feb Day

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... Sunshine and grass that I needed to mow before today!
I am thinking... That this cold I have seems to be lasting forever and I am very ready to be over it.
I am thankful for... CELL group on Tuesdays, a chance to fellowship and an the perfect motivation to get my house pretty once a week.
From the learning rooms... I am rearranging bookcases. We are starting a new curriculum next year so also attempting to find all the books used at bargain prices. hehehe
From the kitchen... Trying not to look right now but I do think I can get it clean today if I have enough hot tea to motivate me.
I am wearing... Blue Jeans that almost fit right, a GI Joe t-shirt I got on clearance at Target, my worn out brown boots, and my awesome shell necklace my momma in law brought me from the Bahamas. Oh and of course my wedding band and a pony tail. (I need a hair cut soon)
I am creating... Nothing - I need to be making invites for my Timothy's birthday but that will wait until I feel well.
I am going... No where today - Home Sweet Home
I am reading... Just finished Pegasus by McKinley good but it was a first in a series she hasn't finished and I didn't know. Ughh Now I am reading some classic childrens fantasy books by E Nesbit (free on my kindle Yay!)
I am hoping... That I will actually do instead of sit
I am hearing... My children watching a movie.
Around the house... Laundry room still needs organized, getting a pile ready for a garage sale at some point in time.
One of my favorite things... Sunshine spots on the floor and little people curled up with there doggie in them to rest.
A few plans for the rest of the week... Get better quickly, Clean house, sewing a baby shower gift for a shower Sat.

No pictures today since I haven't felt well I don't think I have pulled out my camera for awhile. :(

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Simple Womans Daybook - On a chilly Feb morning

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... Fog and Frosted grass
I am thinking... That we need to start our school day soon with our devotion reading time
I am thankful for... My husband - God really knew what he was doing when he brought us together
From the learning rooms... I am trying to make decisions on next years curriculum
From the kitchen... It is actually cleanish - might go make a hot pot of tea soon
I am wearing... Old blue Cord pants, old boots, plum long john style shirt and a brown zippered hoodie??? Ya I don't coordinate today
I am creating... Bean bags for my boys, hope to finish them today
I am going... No where today - Home Sweet Home
I am reading... Not much but I want to start soon
I am hoping... That I can get our taxes filed today
I am hearing... A leap pad being played with in relative quiet
Around the house... Kitchen chairs need recovered today, Laundry room needs reorganized, other than that it's pretty clean and calm. For now
One of my favorite things... waking up to a delicious hot Latte
A few plans for the rest of the week: Homeschool co-op tomorrow, grocery shopping
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Waiting for his Cocoa - Kinda how I feel waiting for my coffee. :)

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MOPS Morning

My morning was slow. Like I was half asleep and not ready for the day. Somehow I got myself ready and the kids motivated while reminding myself not to yell and push too hard. After all it isn't really there fault I am slow today right! We made it out the door and drove the barely a block to MOPS this morning. :) I am glad I did. It was such a blessing to just visit, listen to an encouraging speaker share a gentle reminder about Loving our husbands, and make a simple and fun craft!

Thank you Jesus for this wonderful day and for gently growing me step by step.

Here is the simple decoupage candle holder we made today! Already in use. hehehe and a small heart coaster I got from a valentine exchange I am taking part in on The Homeschool Lounge.