Just wanted to let everyone know I have moved my blog. I can hardly post on  here anymore or reply to people for that matter. My blog only comes up half the time. So I will continue to visit you all and I hope you will come visit me as well. Here is the link

http://iweartheapronaroundhere.blogspot.com/

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It is a Snow Day today!  The kids have been outside since they woke up. They are having so much fun. Here are a few pictures.

Throwing Snowballs

Mary

Mary and Micah

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I am stopping in for a quick Hi and I am trying to change my blog from christmas. I will be posting soon. Somehow I have lost all my previous posts. not sure how i did that

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I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a wonderful Day with friends and family!

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4 years ago today my baby girl was born. I didnt think we would have any more children but I prayed and Prayed for another child. The month prior we had went to visit Trina and Den for a few days and had some great discussions about children and leaving your family size up to the Lord .  About a month or so later Brad and I were sitting in the living room watching T.V. survivor to be exact and these thoughts quickly ran through my mind. Hmm, I think Im late, I think I have a pregnancy test under the bathroom sink, Im going to go take it. LOL. I didnt tell my DH I really didnt even think it would be positive. So I ran into the bathroom during a commerical break and took the test and Immediatly it showed positive I about collapsed.  I walked out and showed dh the pregnancy test and he was shocked but very happy. Then of course I ran in my bedroom and called the first person that I would ever call my best friend Trina. She was soo happy for me.

Fast forward to delivery day.

The night of 11-13-02 I was busily packing and getting ready for the next day as I was being induced the next morning. I was soo excited I couldnt sleep. I stayed up most of the night watching A baby Story and cried half the night , I always cry when I watch those shows. Joshua and Micah spent the night at my in laws . So in the morning we headed to the hospital , They got me right in my room and started the induction. I go there at 8 a.m.  and had her at 2:50 pm. My delivery was perfect and Brad and I cried when she was born . I couldnt believe she was here. Brad was soo excited and started calling everyone.  Such a wonderful , wonderful day.

11-14-02

7 lbs 15 oz

20 inches long

I cant believe she is 4 years old.

Here are some pictures of my princess Mary Madeline

Newborn

1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday

And This year her 4th birthday

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I was sitting in my hot bath tonight thinking about my friend Cheryl, and letting my mind wander down memory lane, when I thought it would fun to be a guest blogger on her site and share with you who I know Cheryl to be. Lucky for me she decided to let me, what a brave girl...hehehe

Years ago we met as young teenage moms living next door to each other in an apartment complex. I remember feeling so excited about my new house with my new family. When the manager walked me down to my doorway, we could see a young blonde woman sitting on her living room floor with a newborn in a carseat beside her. The manager shared Cheryl's name with me and told me that she thought that we would hit it off. I glanced a little longer into her home and pondered that for a few seconds, never truly imagining that our friendship would stand the test of time, almost 16 years to be exact. Who would have THUNK it! 

Sure enough, shortly after I moved in I received a knock at the door. When I opened it I knew it was my new and friendly neighbor. She was very sweet, and we introduced our firstborn sons to one another. River was nine months old, and Joshua was a preemie. I remember trying to relate to this little one that was so small and that had all these little wires hooked up to him, with this intimidating machine that monitored his heart and his breathing. I admired her for being such a great mom and not complaining about the great responsibility of it all.

Throughout the years we would live around each other, and then we would have our years where we lived apart, but everytime we would see one another it was like we hadn't skipped a beat. She always went out of her way to hunt me down and rekindle our friendship again and again. I was amazed by her love and loyalty towards our friendship.

Today she is the mom to three beautiful children, and I can honestly say that she truly loves being a mom in every way. She is not one to complain, she takes the bull by the horns in all matters, and has the kind of perseverance that I have always admired.

To this day, its never a great surprise to see something in the mail from her. Maybe its just a little card letting me know she is thinking of me, or praying for me, or a congratulations....hehehe She is a dear friend to me. We talk all the time, whether it be on the computer or over the telephone. She is an incredible listener with a heart that is open to many ideas and thoughts. She can be quiet at times, but I could take lessons from her in this area, for I have the gift for gab, in case you havent noticed. LOL

Thanks Cheryl for being a great friend to me through the years, and I hope and pray that your life continues to be full of blessings and answered prayers.

Love,

Trina

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It sure is starting to feel like winter lately. The lows are in the 20's at night and we have had to start building fires in the woodstove to keep warm. Yesterday My DH was home all day so we all just stayed in and relaxed we had a fire going in the woodstove all day. I just love the richness of the heat in the house .

 We had a very productive homeschool day we got alot accomplished and had alot of fun with our lapbook that we are doing. 

Mary and I made homemade oatmeal cookies for everyone. Then Dh and I each made a different soup for lunch he made a vegetable bean soup and I made a potato soup in the crockpot. They both turned out delicious.

We were all relaxing by the fire later that night watching The Black Stallion and Dh was craving pumpking ice cream so i put on my tennis shoes and drove down to the local market and bought a gallon of pumpkin ice cream and we all had that for dessert that night.  It was soo yummy! And then everyone wanted Hot Chocolate so Mary and I made that for everyone

It was such a nice relaxing day with the family.

Tonight I took the kids trick or treating with a few of their friends we had a good time. Mary didnt last long since it was so cold so the kids friends dad traded off with me and he took them the rest of the way while I took Mary home. It is bitterly cold here tonight.

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Mary seems to have gotten into my makeup tonight. I asked her if she did and she wouldnt answer me she ignores very well. So I thought I woulid snap some pictures while I was questioning her, she wouldnt look at me. I was laughing so hard. She seems very interested in marking pages in my Ikea catalog. 

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I took this video of Mary today singing how to spell her name. This is how I taught both Micah and Mary how to spell their names by singing it.  Here is the link. I dont know how to add it to my post here, If any one does know please tell me. LOL

Video Of Mary

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Well today Im still not feeling well so we didnt do a whole lot of school Just math and  then we made a scarecrow craft /decoration.

Im lazy so I buy craft kits off Ebay. And this is one of them we did today. The kids had fun with it.

                            Marys is on the left and Micahs is on the right!

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I found this idea for a fall craft/ decoration in family fun magazine and I thought it was neat so I thought I would show you all.

                               Nature Walk Wreath                                       

The end product -- a one-of-a-kind door decoration -- is certainly special, but the best part of this project is the "collecting walk." This homemade wreath is an ideal group project -- each family member gets a chance to contribute, and there's no wrong way to do it.

CRAFT MATERIALS:
	Nature objects you've gathered on a walk (dried leaves, acorns, seedpods, pinecones, twigs, etc.)
	Large grapevine wreath (available at garden centers) or individual small ones
	Floral wire
	Glue gun
Time needed: About 2 to 3 Hours

1. Take your family for a stroll through a neighborhood park or any nearby nature spot to gather whatever catches your eye. 

2. Back at home, invite everyone to arrange their finds on a large grapevine wreath, or provide individual small ones to serve as take-home keepsakes. 

3. Twigs, stems, and larger items can be woven into the grapevine or secured with floral wire. A parent can affix small items such as acorns or pebbles with a glue gun. Hang the finished product proudly -- it should last until spring.

                                Foilage Friends   

Use your imagination (and some paper, glue, and a pen or pencil) to turn ordinary backyard leaves into a whimsical menagerie.

1. Go outside and see what kinds of animals are hiding in your leaf piles. Below are some possibilities. When you've found leaves in your yard whose shapes you like, glue them to pieces of paper and use pencil, pen or crayon to make your creatures complete. To preserve your creations, press them between two books.

2. MAPLE:  These leaves have three main points and lots of smaller ones; count them as they flutter by.

3. ROSE:  The rounded shape of this bush's leaves makes them look a lot like little shields.

4. BIRCH:  As big and tall as this white-bark tree can get, its leaves are as small and as light as feathers.

5. GERANIUM:  You might flip your wig if you find one of these wild-looking leaves in your yard.

6. BARBERRY:  While this plant doesn't live underwater, its leaves resemble raindrops.

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                    Here is my Entry for Leah's Contest!

1. How long ago did you start blogging and why did you start?

Hmm About a year ago I guess 

2. How did you come up with your username/URL address?

Trina and I were fooling around with names and she came up with this one!

3. What do you enjoy most about blogging?

I mostly enjoy reading others blogs and getting school ideas and hommaking ideas. I love to glean off others! 

4. What makes one blog stand out to you from all the others?

Everyones is so different I learn so much from each one! 

5. On an average how long does it take you to write a post for your blog?

Not long as you can tell, Heheheh!

6. What has changed in your life since you started blogging?

I spend lots more time on the computer, LOL!

7. Does your family support you (if so how) or do they think you're a blog addict?

They just think im a computer addict  

8. Have you ever gotten a negative comment?  If so, how did you deal with it?

Not yet but im sure I will

9.How often do you check your blog for new comments?

A few times a day whenever I have the chance

10. Do you have a blogging tip you can share?

No, because Im not a very good blogger

The bonus question am I a night time or day time

 blogger? I would say Im a night time blogger I normally

wait until the kids are in bed so I can think! 

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Well we have sickness in the house today. Just Mary Madeline right now. While we were at the airport picking up DH yesterday she was complaining of a sore throat I didnt really think much of it sort of thinking she was just bored and wanted something to complain about since she tends to do that. But all night she was up her nose is so stuffed up she couldnt sleep and her throat is still hurting her poor baby. So her and I are home today and DH is out with the boys . Lets just hope no one else gets it.  She was asking for pumpkin pie so I have one baking right now for her.  We have played numerous games of Memory she thinks that is the greatest game.

If you remember her please say a prayer for her that she will get some sleep tonight and that she will get some relief. She is one miserable little girl today. 

UPDATE: Lastnight she slept better even though she had a raging fever most of the night.  I hate it when they are sick I feel so bad for t hem.                                      

Update: #2   Still sick now she has the chronic cough. Atleast no fever anymore , still a runny nose though.  

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I thought this was a really cute idea for a craft/ Gift idea for grandparents.

Here is the link

Craft Idea

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How is everyone? I hope everyone is enjoying Fall. We are doing great here. The kids are doing well with schoolwork. We are staying somewhat on track.  My DH has been gone away for the past 7 days he has 6 more days until he comes home. We miss him terribly. He is in Salt lake City in school for his job. It is so hard having him away.  I was texting him yesterday just bawling my eyes out I couldnt control it. Im better today though.

Joshua is doing well in school He has all A's right now with the web academy , lets hope that continues.

Micah is doing very good. He is so funny he is the comedian of the family.

Mary is alot of fun. She always has something cute to say. She loves to play on the computer on Nick Jr. She can type it in herself now and go play her games without any assistance which is nice.

I am still working out and losing weight. I am down 18 lbs now. WooHoo!

Have a Great day!

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I got this in an email and thought it was funny. Since Im a child of the 80's.

You Know You Grew Up In The 80's if:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You watched the Pound Puppies.
3. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do
the Carlton.
4. Girls wore biker shorts under their skirts and felt stylishly
sexy.
5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried to
start a club of your own.
6. You owned those lil' Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls.
7. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom.
8. Two words: Hammer Pants
9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock".
10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars... and spokey-
dokes or playing cards on your spokes for that incredible sound
effect.
11. You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales" (Woo ooh!).
12. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch
cartoons.
13. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
14. You saw the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big
screen..and still know the turtles names.
15. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer
class at school.
16. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your
shirt in a knot on the side.
17. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)
18. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
19. L.A. Gear....need I say more?
20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM" in Kindergarten. (She's
Truly Outrageous.)
21. You remember reading Tales of a fourth grade nothing and all The
Ramona books.
22. You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON, WAX OFF".
23. You wanted to be a Goonie.
24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to- toe).
25. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his
nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.
26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
27. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pailkids in
the schoolyard.
28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
29. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.
30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts.
31. Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band.
32. You thought She-ra (Princess of Power!) and He-Man should hook
up.
33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you
exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
34. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know
you are, but what am I?"
36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"
37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline
skates.
38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide.
39. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds.
41. You've gone through this nodding your head in agreement.
42. You remember Popples.
43. Don't worry, be happy
44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high top
Reeboks.
45. You wore socks scrunched down (and sometimes still do..getting
yelled at by younger hip members of the family)
46. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your
shoulder like you were all that.
47. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
48. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!!"
49 You remember watching Rainbow Bright and & My Little Pony Tales
50. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
51. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
52. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and
don't even flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB"
53. You knew all the characters names and their life stories
on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.
54. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
55. You just sang those words to yourself.
56. You remember watching Magic vs. Bird.
57. Homemade Levi shorts.. (the shorter the better)
58. You remember when mullets were cool!
59. You had a mullet!
60. You still sing "We are the World"
61. You tight rolled your jeans.
62. You owned a bannana clip.
63. You remember "Where's the Beef?"
64. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'bout
Willis?"
65 You had big hair and you knew how to use it.
66. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't
you!

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I have a challenge for you all. I would love to see where you blog.  Your desk or where you sit with your laptop.  Here is mine. Post and let me know you posted yours!

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Well I thought I would be better at blogging but It seems the days get away from me. I thought I would share a few pictures I took the other day. Micah and Mary doing their schoolwork and One of Marys drawings she drew the other day. Micah is really enjoying his math u see. We are enjoying the Bee unit too. I will post our finished lapbooks when they are done.

Other than school work I have been busy with the housework ,running errands and so forth. I am still working out most every night I have lost 10lbs Woo Hoo!  My van slider door broke it wont open. So I had to take it to the dealer today for an estimate 250.00 Yikes. So hopefully  next Tuesday They will have the parts in and I can get it fixed.

The fall weather is starting to settle in. I love the fall!  Here are the pictures . Enjoy!

Mary doing her "school" Notice no clothes I cannot keep clothes on the girl at home.

Micah doing Math U See

Mary's drawing of the family! LOL!

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Well Today was our first day of School for Micah anyways. Joshua starts next week with the web academy.

Today we Started with Math U See. I love it. What an awesome program. He really loved working with the manipulatives. He says Math is his favorite so far. compared to last year that is wonderful. If you look at his math papers from last year they all say in the corner "I hate Math". LOL!  After he was done with his math he even was teaching Mary what all the blocks represented.  She now knows what the hundreds block is and the tens and ones so far Just from Micah sitting down with her today and showing her.  

We then did our spelling with Natural speller. Then we did a lesson in the Daily Grams book!

And we are doing a Lap Book  on Honey Bees So we read a little about bees then we labeled the parts of a honey bee and added it to our lap books.  If you go to http://www.handsofachild.com/2/  and go to the left hand side of the page it says freebies . The freebie this month is a lapbook on honey bees. It is a great download.

It was a great day.

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Im Back! It has been so busy around here lately . I just havent had time to devote to the blog. But now that school is starting. I think I will be able to keep it up now that we will be on a better schedule.

I have been busy getting School curriculum together and laid out for the year.

I have been working out  the past month at 24 hour fitness everynight . I go around 10 pm which has been soo nice. I have lost 8 lbs so far and alot of inches. Its nice to see some progress.

I hope everyone is doing well and I hope to start doing my rounds and visiting everyone within the next few days.

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