One of Those Mom's

I finally did it. It took me 3 weeks, but I did it!!

I made my own dishwasher detergent using Epsom salt, Super Washing Soda, Borax, and Citric Acid.  You can find all of it at Walmart, but it took me 4 trips to Walmart and asking two employees to find the citric acid.

You see, I'm really not good at being a homemaker, housewife, or a stay at home mom, whatever I am. 

You see my cabinets look like this. :) 

 I'm the mom that doesn't like to cook or clean.  I do both because I must, but I'm don't really love it.  I just try to start anew everyday with much needed patience, consistent discipline, and unconditional love.  And, then thank the Lord at the end of the day for protecting my babies. 

 Here's the recipe for the Dish Detergent, courtesy of a MOPS friend.  And I must state that I simply did it because I was close to being out of dishwasher soap, so I thought I would give it a try, not because I am organic.

And, I might try the laundry soap as well for the mere sake of the cost of laundry soap. I'll let you know. 

Who is it??

No, it's not Maggie, it's ME!! Welcome to the 1980's!!

 You see, there's a big argument out their.  I think Maggie looks like me, and so does everybody I know. :)  And Jason thinks Maggie looks like Haley, and so does everybody he knows!! :) 

But, Jason also thinks that 

a. Kylee looks exactly like him

b. Jaxon looks exactly like Josh, according to the home videos they watched

c. Maggie looks exactly like Haley

He thinks all 3 of our children look like him and his siblings, and even in the right order!! WOW!! 

Did I give birth to any of these kids??  Its really just fun and games!!

So, enjoy these pictures of yours truly!!

 

Do any of the pictures look like Maggie to you?? Brianne thinks the smurfs house shoes looks exactly like Maggie!! And, I kind of think the last one with Dad at my 1st Birthday looks like Maggie.  Fun times!!

Unbelievable

Can not believe we've had this pretty weather for so many days in a row?? In January?? 

We've been soaking it up, riding bikes, swinging, running in the fields, and riding scooters. Everyone barefoot, none the less!!

It's official; all the kids have had their chance riding with Jason on the bike.  Jaxon LOVES it right now in the front!! And Maggie, loves it right now too. She's just happy to get to go along. 

Always my Baby

She started as a baby.

The baby days seem to go by really fast because they grow and develop so quickly, and at some point in a babies life, they go from being a baby to a toddler.

They seem to say at this phase a little longer, even a couple of years perhaps. Learning, exploring, and getting into trouble. And then, at some point in a toddler's life, they go from being a toddler to a kid. 

And then, time goes on more, and they get bigger, and act more grown up, and make their mama's cry.  They use big words and talk like adults talk with hand gestures and all. They don't laugh at little kid things anymore. They want to hang out with the older kids. 

Yes, they even grow up more and become BIG kids.

When did my baby get to be so big?

Jason tells her sternly, "you better stop getting so big!!".  My dad tells her "I'm goin' put a brick on your head!!".  And I constantly smother her in kisses and tell her "that you'll always be my baby!!" 

And when you graduate, I'll still smother you in kisses, and cling to your heels and beg you to stay home with me a little longer. 

Lord, help me to remember these days.

Pretty in Pink

We're Playing Basketball

Since Addisyn started playing basketball, we started playing basketball. 

We've been playing inside and outside, on the little goal, and Jason, Josh, and I played 21 yesterday on the BIG goal.  Obviously, I lost both times, but it was a good work out. 

Kylee's a little more into the basketball outfit with the right shoes and all!! She found this outfit in Jaxon's drawer that was handed down to us. 

Jason taught her to do a layup.  Well, not a real layup, but to just pick the ball up and run at the basket, and shoot it. 

  She's even kind of got the right arm goes up and right knee goes up with the layup, but she closes her eyes and falls down a lot when she gets close to the basket. Silly girl. I told her to keep her eyes open and you'll have a better chance at making it!! :)

Jaxon's been playing too.  He misses all the time and says, "oh, almost", and smiles and laughs real big!! 

Mrs. Potato Head

Kylee decorated her Potato at AWANA's, and she chose pink hair and pink lips. Imagine that!! 

Think we might fry her up this weekend. :)

Lovin'

 We are lovin' some of our new Christmas toys.  Maggie got this little pink wagon, and she LOVES Kylee to pull her around it.  She just smiles and laughs.  Kylee enjoys playing "mama" too. 

And, Kylee got this pink scooter for Christmas, and Maggie loves riding on it as well.  These have been great "pacifiers" for Maggie. When she is fussy, she just gets a ride. 

I am loving my new RED bracelet.  I didn't tell you I got a piece of jewelry from the Noonday Collection. Check it out here. 

I knew I wasn't getting the red necklace from Jason, but Brianne got me this bracelet. I was so stinkin' excited at Christmas. It is made from an artisan in India. I've gotten compliments on it too.  

I am eyeing several other pieces of jewelry I like, and I am still holding onto hope of getting the red necklace; maybe Valentine's. :)  

It is for a great cause, and I am hoping to host a Noonday show sometime. 

A Spring Birthday

OWLS + CHEVRON = Maggie's First Birthday Party

I've been working on Maggie's Birthday party stuff.  It's not until March; March is spring weather, right? Hoping it will be. 

Anyways, I love owls, always have wanted their nursery to be owls.  I loved it when my friend did owls for her little boy.  I like them so much; I'm thinking I can still use them when they get new rooms!!

For that reason, Maggie's party is owls.

You like them? I've searched the digital clip art files on etsy for months.  Never saw them until last week; loved their patterns, and they had exactly the colors I wanted!!  

Incorporating CHEVRON, because I love chevron too. Possibly more than owls!! :) Chevron paper, chevron rugs, chevron towels, chevron napkins, and on and on!!

Also in the process of making a backdrop for my tables out of PVC pipe, using this tutorial here. Think it's going to be pretty easy, except for the cutting the pvc pipe. 

Kicked Our Heels Up

With nothing planned this weekend, we just sat around and kicked our heels up.

On Friday, we rode scooters OUTSIDE because the weather was so nice!! Oh, spring, please come soon!!

"One, Two, Three, GO!!"

On Saturday, we went to Addisyn's first Basketball Game this year!! She is #6!! She did really good, and has learned so much from the last time she played.  And, she scored a basket!! 

Maggie decked out in her Kelly Green!

We watched a lot of football, and the kids watched Mickey Mouse. 

Maggie seems to be so happy lately.  She is walking everywhere, and has 2 bottom teeth.  Maybe it's the freedom, maybe it's the relief of the teeth finally breaking through!! 

She was so pretty in pink before church on Sunday!! 

Great weekend!!

Her Mother's Child

 This is going to make some of you laugh. 

Kylee is starting to do things that I did when I was little that drove my mom CRAZY!!!!

1. she wants to change outfits 5 times a day.

2. Wear the Wall Hawk Cheerleading suit all day everyday, and yell cheers all throughout the house. 

Since she was cheering for us one night, Jaxon put on his jersey. I think he looks pretty tough with his black eyes and band-aid on his finger!!!

My Miss Maggie

Happy 10 Months!!! 

The biggest news is we finally got a TOOTH, on Saturday, just shy of 10 Months. 

And, the next biggest news is she is walking!! She still prefers to hang on to the wall or the couch, but she lets go and takes 3 or 4 steps every time she wants to get a toy or come to you!! We are excited!! Can you believe she is our latest bloomer on teeth and walking???

She is staying blonde, and I love it!! I think she looks a lot like me in this picture, below.  Dad, still says, she's a little Shyanne.  

But, Jason is not convinced, of course. He thinks she looks exactly like Kylee, except for the hair, except for the eyes, and except for the skin tone!! :)

Wearing size 2 diapers and size 2 shoes

cut out the night feeding a few weeks ago; transitioned really well

sleeping through the night (fingers crossed) :)

eats mostly table food and is pretty much tired of baby food already

wants what we are eating

nurses 4 times a day

likes a juice bottle

demanding and stubborn. I think she fits right in. 

takes a morning nap and an afternoon nap. but still seems to get sleepy about 6:30.... so we mostly just fight it out, and then goes to bed around 8:30. 

Loves riding around with Kylee on the scooter!! (If I just glance at this picture, it reminds me of 2 sisters growing up together!!)

Oh, my little miss Maggie, how my heart loves you so much!!