Aprons – Y/N? If Y, what does your favorite look like?
No, used to whenever baking but not so much anymore although I do think they are cute.
Baking – Favorite thing to bake
Bread.....yeast and quick
Clothesline – Y/N?
No, don't even have one. Although I would like one for bedding.
Donuts – Have you ever made them?
Yes, if you count using an apple corer on biscuit dough, dropping them into a fry daddy and then rolling them in cinnamon and sugar....yum!
Every day – One homemaking thing you do every day.
hands down dishes wins.
Freezer – Do you have a separate deep freeze?
Yes, couldn't live without it, where else could we put all the venison?!
Garbage disposal- Y/N-
Yes but have never used it...bad for the septic.
Handbook – What is your favorite homemaking resource?
Hmmmm, the internet.
Ironing – Love it or hate it? Or hate it but love the results?
Confession time....I just bought an ironing board and iron this winter :O
Junk drawer – Y/N? Where is it?
Yes, antique dresser by our front door.
Kitchen – Color and decorating scheme
What was the color called.....can't remember but it's a beigey color with a cranberry accent wall and deep green trim and I like a rustic country look....like my pie cupboard with tin doors.
Love – What is your favorite part of homemaking?
Trying to have a warm, cozy place to be.
Mop – Y/N?
Yes...if you know a way around it let me know. I didn't know this could be optional!
Nylons – Wash by hand or in the washing machine?
washing machine....when a pair actually survives without holes!
Oven – Do you use the window or open the oven to check?
I open the door....I keep the light on for the kids to look in though.
Pizza – What do you put on yours?
Pepperoni or Italian sausage and green peppers
Quiet – What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?
Lately...computer or read something curriculum related (convention is next week!)
Recipe card box – Y/N? What does it look like?
I have a few things but I took my most used, separating them by meals and desserts, then copied them onto index cards and put them on a ring to keep them together. Has worked wonderfully.
Style of house – What style is your house?
Rancher :(
Tablecloths and napkins – Y/N?
No Tableclothes....I like my old handmade wooden table....every nook and cranny! Only paper napkins.
Under the kitchen sink – Organized or toxic wasteland?
Semi-organized. I clean it out once or twice a year.
Vacuum – How many times per week?
Way to many and yet not enough! Daily or every other. You know, according to my carpet installer it should be once a week for every member of the house so I should be vacuuming 8X a week!
Wash – How many loads of laundry do you do per week?
I would say 20+. I'm talking full loads too. The big question is how many hours a week do you fold?
X’s – Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?
No, only for special occasions/holidays..
Yard – Y/N? Who does what?
Yes, it is mostly hubby's territory although I do like to mow. I am often out cleaning up clutter/toys more often. He has also taken control of the garden so far.
Zzz’s – What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?
dishwasher/switch over laundry/laying out clothes for the next day.
We went to our first cookout of the season and the kids had a blast catching critters in the creek. I think the girls liked it more than the boys. Here is some of their finds.....
a frog...
oodles of crayfish or lobsters as the little ones say.
lots of minnows
There were also salamanders. All the kids went home good and dirty...a sure sign of a great time!
Our power went out during our Friday night bible study group meeting. So I grabbed the laptop and some sleeping bags and we moved it outside. It was a great time and we had a beautiful full moon for the kids to run around under.
I don't post to many pics of me. I'm usually behind the camera. So, here I am trying to read loudly (over the little ones) while laughing.
Across the corn field and down a steep hill (It's a workout in itself coming back up!) there is a creek the kids love to visit. Here are some pics from our first walk down there this spring.
We took a break to make fresco paintings while we are studying ancient Egypt. I thought they turned out great. Joey painted a egyptian ("wearing a diaper") in battle with arrows and blood. Sam painted hippo's and king cobras and egyptian boys. Elizabeth painted...well...hers was little more abstract! I don't have a pic of Dereks but it was a very detailed picture with heiroglyphs. He did a great job.
We decided to put in new garden beds this spring. We went the raised bed route. I don't know if it will be better or not, we'll have to see. Everyone pitched in with shoveling the topsoil into the beds......
Jake loved getting his hands dirty
Emma....my little hillbilly girl! That's Sam trying to sneak into the picture.
I can hardly contain my excitement this morning. I weighed in for weight watchers and am down 3.2 lbs for the week for a total of 9.6 lbs in 4 weeks. I am so happy. I have lost a baby in weight. Of course my last baby was 11 pounds....I'll aim for that at the next weigh in.
I did not have the best eating week last week. In fact I went over my flex points by 16. To offset some bad eating in the beginning of the week I didn't eat my activity points. I didn't think it would help but it did! Yay!
This really gives me incentive for when I am on the machines at the Y burning my 500 cal's and sweating to death and just wanting to quit. I can do it, I can do it!
I don't like only blogging once a week and giving huge (boring) updates on the weekend. I will try not to do that. I need to get my photos on a disc cause I have several things I want to post.
I missed a great photo op today. Elizabeth has a secret hiding place that's not so secret to her little sis, Emma. Well, Emma painted pretty much her whole body with red lipstick. We also have a light pink oil stain on the wall. Anyone know how to get the residue off? I'll have to try a magic eraser.
I have a big announcement to make...I finished our 2007 family scrapbook today....Yay! Now I can start 2008. I have a ton to do already.
I haven't blogged all week and I have good reason. I'm trying not to get distracted by the computer during the week. I'm saving that for weekends!
Actually we have had an absolutely gorgeous week weather wise. Spring has finally sprung here in PA and it is wonderful!
I have lots of pics to post but I'll have to do that later.
Our garden beds are all ready for planting! we'll do that in the next week or so. We had frost earlier in the week so we need to be sure!
We are planting alot this year and pray that the Lord will bless us with yummy fresh food. I have been greatly discouraged by food prices lately and hope our crop can help lessen that burden. Now, if you have an idea about the impact gas has on our budget let me know. I'm discouraged over that too! Especially when you drive a gas beast like we do but what else can you do with 8 people?
I had a great week of working out at the Y and sticking to my Weight Watchers. Down 2.8 pounds this week. I'd like it to shed faster but I'm happy. The little ones love going to the Y with me and playing.
The kids have been out with the BB guns and bows all week. Joey has his taken away for now though. He shot out the window on the new door we just bought in the fall. Do you guys remember the toilet story? What is the deal with having to replace things soon after we bought them.
It wasn't intentional but he knows not to aim towards the house. I think he got caught up in the moment trying to shoot a bird. Don't worry, there really isn't a chance of him hitting one!
My hubby was out shooting his 22 and 5 deer starting leaping out in the pasture behind our house. I mean they were leaping so high as they ran. That was pretty cool and we were all outside to see them. Next thing we knew they circled around to the front of the house and there were 13 of them. Sam kept yelling for Daddy to shoot them but it's not deer season.
We had a coop this week too. I read my class McElligot's pool and we made fish puppets and wrote a story about our fish. The kids did great. They turned out really cool. Sam and Elizabeths science teacher taught a lesson on eyes and brought in a cows eye for them to touch. This left quite an impression. They have been talking about it daily. Derek has a great geography course this year. The teacher makes a new food from each country. This week was Jasmin Rice from China. I couldn't get myself to try it but I thought it was cool.
After Coop we went to the park for a picnic and that was great. The kids played baseball on the tennis courts with a racket and tennis ball and just had fun on the playground.
Friday I took the kids on a nature hike along the woods and to a creek. It's just through the farmers field across the street from us. It is a lovely place. I took a book called The Brook Book by Jim Arnosky and read it to them as we ate a snack. Then we found examples of the things the book talked about. It was fun. They had fun chasing fish and salamanders. We saw lots of bird nests and ground hog holes. No deer but I know they are down around the creek. We did see their tracks. Anyway when we got home the kids drew pictures of the creek. They were cute.
We had our prayer group last night as well. It was quite interesting. We are watching a DVD called When Gods People Pray with conversation between segments. We were talking and all of our power went out. I called the electric company they didn't know what the problem was. So we decided to move it outside. There were 12 adults and 16 kids. The kids ran around the back yard (mostly), thankfully there was a full moon to give them light out here in the country and the adults sat on sleeping bags around the laptop finishing the DVD and then we passed around a flashlight to read scripture. It was a good time. I found out later a tree limb fell on the line just a few yards from our house. A friend said that devil ain't gonna stop us! I've some pics of that also.
Afterwards the boys had a friend spend the night. So they've been out all morning having fun. We are going to a cookout this evening and the kids will love it because they have a great creek to play in! I am looking forward to having a burger! I have wanted one the whole time I've been on WW and I have the points to spare! Til next time....
I am sitting here at the computer feeling like my head is going to explode...again. Sinuses, sore throat, headache. I am also feeling very tired. All the kids have dentist appointments after lunch so I have to get myself ready for that.
Anyway, I just thought I would take a few minutes and actually talk about school.
We are all starting to come out of the blah months. February and March can be particularly tough as far as motivation.
Derek has actually had a great week. Getting everything done wihout whining..yeah. He has been tough this year. A big change in his attitude and drive. I'm sure it's a hormone thing. I just wasn't expecting it yet. I don't think anything can really prepare you for parenting a preteen/teen. We have had some heartfelt chats and he has good and bad days with his attitude.
He is doing Core 6 with Sonlight as his base. That part is going good. We have not done much with LA. Just starting to get back into it and doing his first major research paper. What do you think he choose as his main topic?? Can you guess? Well, when I told him he could not do a 10 page report on Relient K he chose homeschooling. He wants to research if homeschooling is really beneficial. These were his words, so I can convince you to let me go to PS. He has been on a public school kick all year and hubby and I are not falling for it.
Anyway, we are doing sonlight 6 science and have dropped the Tops books. So we haven't done much hands on at all. For math we are doing Horizons which has been going better lately. He needs some extra help in math and I wish I had started the year with Teaching Textbooks. Sorry to say I don't have alot of enthusiasm right now.
Sam and Elizabeth are doing Sonlights core 1 as their base. We are enjoying it. I love their bible too...Leading Litle ones to God and Missionary Stories with the Millers. We just finished Henry Huggins as our read aloud and are about to start Understood Betsy. We are using A Childs History of the World. I used that with my oldest son and am enjoying using it again. Also we are reading Usbornes Time Traveler right now. They are working through the Explode the Code books and are also using Horizons for math. I haven't used any particular science program for them. A little of this a little of that.
I'll tell you I really love everything I see about lapbooks but I am really confused by them. I just don't understand how to implement them. I've never seen them in person, that would probably help.
Sam is reading wonderfully and Elizabeth is struggling. She is on Explode the Codes book 1 1/2. She tells me reading is the worst part of school. She reads the FunTales books from Sonlight. She just keeps re-reading them. She loves to be read to though.
Joey is sitting in with our reading and doing Before the Code. He has learned his letters/sounds quite easily. Yay!
I really have had a hard time with Emma (2) and Jake (1) this year. I find it very hard to get anything done when they are awake. The bulk of our schooling is done in the afternoon and when hubby gets home/before dinner. I have many quiet time activities for Emma but well, she's just not very quiet! I'm just doing the best I can and know that one day I will miss this!
My heart is still very much in homeschooling even though I am lacking my enthusiasm right now. I cannot wait to go to convention in May. I am looking forward to seeing some lapbooks up close and hearing the speakers.
I thought I would show everyone where we do school.
My hubby worked very hard to finish off our basement. It took a year to complete it. the first few months was a little here a little there and then it overtook 5 months of our lives. His work has paid off. I don't know how we survived for so long without this space.
Anyway, nothing fancy, I didn't even clean up before I took the pics so my kids stuff is scattered about.
This is my office area....
This is our sofa. My reading spot is the corner cushion. So cozy. I usually have a kid on each side and 1 or 2 laying up on top. Also, we do alot of work at the coffee table. I got those cute little stools at Ikea. They are very handy for the little ones.
Here is our big table/ bookshelf area. The kids do art and play games here. We are still working on decorating the walls. They are so long.
So here is where we spend alot of our time. How about you? Let me know if you decide to share.
Well, it's Saturday, my first weigh-in day. I must say I was quite disappointed. I expected, hoped for more. I lost 2.6 pounds. It's better than nothing. I'd like to aim for more this week though. I guess I could make even more changes.
So, this week at the Y, I was working out with my sis and she wanted me to try something. It was a slanted board for doing sit-ups. I said okay, i don't know why? I know what my stomach looks like. So I got on the machine, she threw me a weighted ball and I went down. Now I was suppose to come back up and throw the ball back to her. That's not how it went. I got stuck. I couldn't get back up. So, what did I do. I just released my legs and slithered onto the floor. I don't think I'll be trying that again anytime soon.
It was a crazy week. I've been sore and unfortunately I've been grouchy too. I did get alot done though. I cleaned the storage part of my basement. Took 10 trash bags to the goodwill! I also cleaned Jake's room. He has never really had his room decorated for him. He's been in there since November. He finally got a dresser and storage area. I also put up new curtains, a new comforter and some rugs. I got his closet all cleaned out too.
We are still in the full swing of school. I's a little hum-drum right now. I guess I'm just itching for a change. We are enjoying bible time and history. I am reading Henry Huggins to the little ones and they love it. I am seriously lacking in the hands on dept. I need help with that, it's never been a strong point for me. I really like how everyone shares their lapbooks. I have never done those. I don't even know how to start. Our homeschool convention in a month so I have begun some research and can't wait to see things in person.
Does anyone have an opinion on My Fathers World?
I'm pretty sure I know what my 7th grader will be doing....Sonlight Core 7, Apologia Science, Teaching Textbooks for math and Rosetta Stone Arabic.
I'm just looking for something more hands on/fun for the little ones. We have been doing Ancient World History so I'm going to switch to American next year.
Because I feel like a truck hit me. Especially in the morning. Oh it's hard to get out of bed. Even though it hurts I have been enjoying my workouts at the Y. It just feels good to be doing something good for myself. Yesterday I spent my time in the treadmill sweating and praying. It was good.
Weight Watchers has been going well also but I have to admit I just want something big and gooey and chocolate. Something happens in my brain when I do weight watchers. I want things that I usually wouldn't. For instance today the kids had PB&J and I wanted one badly. It's very rarely that I ever eat one. Usually I would prefer a turkey sandwich, which is what I had. It's a whole mental/emotional thing I guess.
Today I had my annual visit with the GYN...actually I haven't been in 3 years. I went to a new office and saw a midwife. I think it was actually the best experience I've had with an annual. It was quick and the midwife, Deborah, was soo nice. She was very comfortable to talk to. All in all a good visit.
Well, I am sitting here typing and my hubby is on the floor putting together Jake's new dresser from IKEA. I love IKEA and I love when my hubby does this kind of stuff. Just because it's important to me! The kids are watching Swiss family Robinson and eating popcorn (will definately have to vaccuum tomorrow) and going to bed very soon!
Today I started working out at the "Y". My sis has been going for sometime now. I think she was trying to kill me! Can we say sore. I am really afraid that I won't be able to get out of bed in the morning. Pray for me pleeease.
I'm going again tomorrow to meet with the personal trainer. I like it though. I like feeling excited about getting back in shape. It actually makes it easier to eat better.
We had friends over tonight for dinner and standing in the kitchen peeling potatoes was a little ...ummm.....grueling.
Emma told her first joke today....Why did the lady bug go to church? I don't know!
That was it. It was funny to us.
Also, something dreadful happened today. Jake climbed onto the kitchen table today. I really don't like when they learn to do that. He's only 12 months and can climb everywhere!
Well, today is my first official day back on weight watchers. It worked great for me after I had Emma. I got pregnant before I reached my goal weight though. It's been 1 year since Jake was born and I am bigger now than after any of the other babies. So after a year of getting my feet back under me and with the school year winding down, I finally feel like I am more mentally able to think about what's going into my mouth. I also start at the Y next week. I hate to take the time and money away from my family but it is much needed to help me be a better mom/ wife.
So, I want to lose 50 pounds. Sounds like such a big, scary number, doesn't it? Most of all I just want to feel better and get some energy back. And feel better at the pool this summer too, of course.
I get excited to finally get serious and commited but it's also scary. I don't want to fail and I don't want to starve. I mean I really enjoy food! It's a good part of life. I've never gained a pound outside of pregnancy so I don't think I have a food problem. Losing it is a problem though!
I need to get used to the whole new way of eating and learn to make it more healthy but here's what I've eaten so far.
1c whole wheat Total....which I do like, 1/2 a banana...it would've been a whole one but my daughter wanted some and I knew she wouldn't eat a whole one with her cereal, and 1 c 1% milk.....I am a big milk drinker and I prefer 2% but I shall make the sacrifice!
For lunch I had french onion soup and a piece of baguette.
I also ate 2 mini candy bars from my kids easter stash....well they left them laying on the floor....what was I s'pose to do?
So, I'm actually okay for today, points wise. I have plenty left for dinner.
It does get a little tricky when I'm in a rush or on the road.
Well, wish me luck....next weigh in is next Saturday!
My hubby had a business trip planned for a few weeks now. It was just 1 night in Philadelphia for a class. I thought it would be nice to join him but really didn't think twice about it. In fact, I had forgotten that he would be going this week. Well, at the last minute I called my little sis and asked her if she'd come stay the night with the kids and she said YES!
I was so excited. So we had an unexpected night together, alone! In the morning, he went to his day long class and I slept in til almost check out time then called a cab and went to the mall. I lingered....did you hear that...lingered from store to store. Ate lunch in peace. Lingered some more. Sat in a comfy chair at Gloria Jeans with a hot tea. Then lingered some more. The only thing missing was a good book store.
I hardly shop for myself and was able to get a few things including 2 new bras. Bra shopping is always a pain to me. It's difficult to try things on when little ones are in tote.
My hubby picked me up and then we went to dinner with some co-workers and had a great time. We went to On The Border.....yummy!!
I'll tell ya what, two get aways within a month, I might get spoiled!
The weather was looking a little nicer today. It was sunny and about 50 degrees so I took the kids out today instead of seatwork. It was still chilly but this time of year I'll take what I can get. We ran a few errands, Joey needed a haircut, and Jake had his 1 year check up. He was 21.5 lbs. and 31 inches. He's so fun right now. Giggling all the time. I love it when he climbs all over me. Emma has to join in too usually. I love it. Anyway we went to the library for a bit and then to the playground. Emma was so full of joy when we started walking toward the playground. She took off like a bullet. She keeps me busy but she is at such a fun age too. I love our little conversations. Her joy is something else. The littlest things make her exuberant. It's amazing. When we were coloring eggs the other day she was just so happy she couldn't contain it....today when she saw the playground...this evening while we were dancing to a Barney video. I just love, love, love that innocent, pure joy! Part of me just can't imagine the day when we have no more little ones running around. For now I just want to keep them little longer!
This evening we had our prayer/bible study group. I really enjoy the meetings. I was a little concerned tonight because my 3 oldest kids are away and they help with the little ones so the adults can have some time. Our meetings are usually 2 hours of bible study/prayer and then an hour or so of social time. So, it's quite awhile. God always seems to give us just the amount of time we need. Tonight, 2 little girls that are about 9 became the little mommies and took great care of Jake and Emma and another friends baby. They even put Jake to bed... heated up a bottle and put him in his crib, on their own. They were dear. I think they should come over more!
One of my girl friends announced she was preg with #4....so exciting!
It makes me wonder what is going on with me. I should've gotten my period 9 days ago but the home test was neg. I've never had a neg test if I was preg. I also had some irregular light spotting around ovulation. Which has never happened to me before. I am really puzzled. Whatever the Lord has in store?????
Well, tomorrow will be all abour Easter prep. Thank you Jesus!
Today was wonderful and exhausting! First we made it to Sunday school for the first time in a month. We were out of town, it was cancelled for a large community service, then we were sick. I love my sunday school class. Such an intimate atmosphere for sharing and praying. You know how you always hear "God never wastes a hurt." Well, today God gave me the opportunity to share what I learned through a recent trial with a sister in Christ. What a good feeling. When she was sharing her struggles, I could relate to those raw emotions. Thank you God for giving me the ability to relate and to encourage.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinth 1:3-4
Then Jake was dedicated during the church service. He was a riot. He is usually very mellow but he wouldn't stop grabbing at Pastors face. First he grabbed off his glasses, I held them for him. Then while we were praying, there was alot of mic interference. I opened my eyes to see Jake with the pastors mic completely pulled out. It was funny. We got lots of comments about that. My pastor talked about Deuteronomy 6 and how we are doing that through homeschooling. It was pretty cool to have that "endorsement" in front of our church family. Then he commented on "be fruitful and multiply'", we all got a chuckle when he called us "biblical" people.
So after church we had a small dedication/1st birthday party. Jake devoured his chocolate cake. I love that. He was so excited at first and then got sick of it and started spitting it out and trying to get out of his high chair. I've never had a baby do that before. Eating the 1st birthday cake makes the cutest pictures.
He wasn't into opening presents but my sister gave him the cutest shirt that says I want to rock....actually he just wanted to go to bed.
We then had to get to church for the Easter Cantata. I always enjoy participating but it makes for a long week.
Needless to say everyone is being lazy tonight. I could easily go to bed now...It's only 7.
Well, our household has been overtaken by the dreaded stomach bug...misery!
I am feeling better today but hubby and kids are still sick. This round was especially violent. My husband was working while I was at my peak of sickness. No help in caring for the kids who where throwing up to. It was awful. I am thankful to be feeling better though. But not thankful to face the tornado wreckage that is my home. Amazing what can happen when Mom is out of commision. Dear hubby got home from work at 3 am and cleaned up the kitchen before he began vomiting. I'm thinking there's now going to be an outbreak at the power plant. The atomic power plant that's been operating in a state of emergency with all of the rain / flooding.
We had to cancel Jake's 1st bday party too. I was very disappointed about that.
Don't be envious but last weekend my hubby and I had a wonderful weekend away. Just him and I and a peaceful hotel room. It was heavenly. We rarely left the room except to eat and we had room service for that to. Just wonderful. I did not miss or think about the kids at all. Now, now don't think I'm horrible. I just enjoyed my hubby and sleeping so much.
A pic of our room.......
Kind of like when my oldest first went to camp, when he got home I asked him if he missed me. He said," no, I was having to much fun to miss you."
In other news, Derek played a guitar solo at our church's fine arts competition. He loved it. He got a superior rating and was sooo close to moving onto the regional level. I was so impressed. This was the first year he was eligible to participate and he did so well. He has taught himself how to play, I definately think he has a gift for music. His memory amazes me.
Now for something crazy...the other day I was kind of bored in the house and my hubby was working late and had a bible study group in the evening so he wasn't around all day, it was also raining and icky, so...I took all the kids to Chuck E Cheese. It was fine but I was exhausted afterwards and we were out past the babies bedtime. So I actually missed having some peaceful time at home. Emma loved it. Just say Chuck E Cheese and she lights up.
I was just thinking how, not that long ago, I used to go up in the tunnels with the kids. Just the thought makes my knees hurt....guess I am getting old.
It's a shame our youth is wasted on a time when we don't know how to appreciate it.
Okay, I know I'm still young but let's face it....after 6 kids there are some things I'll never get back.
.. it's harder than it looks. Copy and paste into a new post. Erase my answers and fill in your own. *Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the questions...they have to be real places, names, and things*...and you can't use your name for the boy/girl name question.
What is your name?Amy
4 letter word: Also
Vehicle: Audi
City: Atlanta
Boys name:Andrew
Girls name: Audrey
Movie: Ants
Occupation: Accountant
Something you wear: Aeropostle ??? Couldn't think of anything.
Celebrity: Alan Jackson
Food: Apple
Something found in a kitchen: Appliances
Something found in a bathroom: Aquafresh toothpaste
I just thought I'd share that I am sitting here pouting like a big baby. But first you must understand how important my baths are to me. My bath is just "my" place. My place to rest, my place to unwind, my place to re-coop. My place to spend time with God. My special place. Well, today after getting lunch and getting the babies down for a nap I went to take a bath. I had been anticipating some relaxation time all morning. I go to the tub and the plug is missing. I waste all of my valuable time searching and not finding it. My hubby came home from work and found me pouting so he ran out to get me a new plug. Sweet guy! So I'm waiting and got online to pass a few minutes and now both my babies are awake....ugh!
Today we went to a birthday party for our friends daughter. Yeah, bday parties! What adult doesn't love kids running around, screaming, cake everywhere, and whoever invented noisemakers needs to be slapped. We love our friends, really :)
Anyway, we were packed up in the car hurrying to pick up our oldest from church, as my hubby is backing out of the driveway I ask, "are there 5 kids back there?"
No
What?
No, where's Emmy
Oh my goodness, we forgot emmy!
So we run in and she's happily chasing the kitty cat around!
Too funny, atleast we didn't officially leave yet!
