Keepin' it Real February 3rd, 2010 34/365

This is what my kitchen table looks like at the end of a long day. Homework is strewn all over the place---yes, I know I should make them put it in their backpacks. I haven't quite mastered that yet. No napkins left in the napkin holder. Just keepin' it real.

Who are they kidding? February 2nd 2010 33/365

Pools in February??? This is what I saw in Target tonight. Has anyone told them that it is 25 degrees outside??

Finding Time February 1st, 2010 32/365

In the last six months, I've started reading again. Not just magazines either, but real books! Today I took the kids to the library and picked up a few books for myself. I'm already about 6 chapters into the Nicholas Sparks book and having a hard time setting it down.

Ebay time January 31st, 2010 31/365

I'll be spending the next couple of weeks ironing all the clothes in this bin, taking pics, and writing descriptions. Gotta love Ebay!

Scrap night January 30th, 2010 30/365

Just after midnight, early on the 30th. It was scrap night with the girls. We scrap from 8pm until about 2am. I was really unproductive tonight, as this was the only layout I worked on and I didn't even finish it. (sigh)

Brrr...it's cold! January 29th, 2020 29/365

Trying to get a shot of the girls breath, while they were waiting for the bus. I could see it in real life, but it didn't show up in the pics.

The Big Apple January 28th, 2010 28/365

I was just amazed at how big this granny smith apple was when Little man held it up to his face to take a bite.

Fortunate January 27th, 2010 27/365

Tonight at my daughter's basketball practice I was talking with other mom's about grocery shopping and meal planning. How much we spend, where we shop, what our kids like, Healthy alternatives, etc. Then tonight when I walked into my kitchen, the pantry door was open. One of my biggest pet peeves, is when family members don't shut that door, but with everything going on in the U.S. and the world, I felt very fortunate to have a full pantry.

Just the Beginning January 26th, 2010 26/365

I'm hoping this is just the beginning of her enjoying cooking and baking as much as her mom does. Tonight, Roo asked if she could help with Dinner. We made one of her favorite dishes, Spicy Cajun Chicken Fettucine. Her job was to watch over the chicken and add the spices and whipping cream. She even did the taste test! I think I'm creating a monster!

Music to my Ears January 25th,2010 25/365

Roo started playing the clarinet this year. Just like I did at her age. She's not real good about practicing though. I had to basically force her to practice tonight and after hearing her squeaks...she could use it. However, It's still music to my ears.

My Sick Boy January 24th, 2010 24/365

Doesn't he look pitiful? My Little man started puking at bedtime last night. No other symptoms. I felt so bad for him. He started perking up later in the evening. Thank Goodness.

Caring Dinner January 23rd, 2010 23/365

Today our Sunday School Class hosted the Caring Dinner at church. We served a couple hundred, elderly and less privileged people a meal of Open Face Roast Beef, Mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw , and cake. The kids loved helping out and to me that is the best thing about it. They asked if they could help out at the next one.

Going to the Zoo January 22nd, 2010 22/365

Today my younger two got invited to go to the Zoo's Rainforest by their Friends. The nice thing is that the friends are also brother and sister and like my kids, just over a year apart! Works out perfect for sibling friendships!!

Two Roos. January 21st, 2010. 21/365

The Two "Roos." One of my daughter's closest friends has the same first name as her. It's not one of the most common names and both us and her friend's parents call them by the same nickname, Roo. To make things worse they are on the same basketball team. Today Roo 1 had a sleepover with Roo 2.