Daily dose

A daily dose of mauling
makes the
4th child
all the wiser.

~musings from a 3rd child.

Bed Head

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

Santa came a night early due to Paul working
{today, tomorrow, the next day- bummer}
Dont feel too bad- overtime baby- ya!

The chitlens could not figure out where in the world Santa had brought their toys this morning.
(it was crackin me up)
Because Santa was smart this year and set up shop
right in the toy room.
Brilliant!

Santa was so very kind to me as he gifted the kids with a
tv/dvd combo for the toy room.
So I dont have to hear
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale, Avatar, and The Labyrinth all stinking day long downstairs.
(we will see how long it lasts in the there)

Maya obviously looking hot with the best bed head I ever did see.
All weve eaten today is goodies...
m&ms, cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies, sodas,
caramels, cookies, fudge....
Just the way it should be.

Enjoy the weekend one and all!

Cereal Smarts

Just a few household tips
courtesy of
the back of the box of my
Corn Chex.

1. Fresh lemon will remove onion scent from your hands.
2. To keep ants out of the house, find where the ants are entering and sprinkle a barrier of cinnamon or ground pepper to block their way. The spices are too hot for the ants to cross.
3. Stuff a mini marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
4. To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
5. The freshness of an egg can be tested by placing them in a large bowl of cold water. If they float, do not use them.
6. Dont throw away leftover wine, Freeze it in ice cubes for future use in casseroles or sauces.
7. Use egg whites to remove gum from clothing. Brush egg white onto gum with a toothbrush, let sit for 15 minutes, then launder as usual.
8. Baby wipes are miracle workers on stains. From motor oil to blood, they remove almost anything!
   
9. If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex gloves. The non-slip grip makes opening jars easy.
10. For a clogged shower head, try boiling it in 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 quart water for 15 minutes.

Who knew my bowl of cereal drizzled with honey and 2 % milk was so educating?

like dark chocolate...

My heart aches a bit tonight
Today starts the beginning of a new chapter in our lives
as a for sale sign pegged our front yard this afternoon.

Bittersweet.

Nebraska has become wonderful
Ill be sad to leave.
Really really sad.

Bittersweet

The friends I have here really truly are the best.
We live a front porch life.
We love it.

Bittersweet

But a new opportunity presented itself
and its time to move on.

Bittersweet

So Ill savor each day I have left here
with people I adore
an old house I finally like
and even the snow

Bittersweet

Since snow is unknown in the land where we are headed.
Closer to family.
And hopefully to stay.
Arizona.

Bittersweet

Looking forward to the next chapter....

Atta boy son.

I was beginning to lose faith in my offspring and their abilities to be dorky in school pics. Beginning to lose faith that is until Asher brought home his pre-k picture of 2010.
Goofyfied
Just like his mother.
How proud I am.

Paul's mother came to town last week to spend with her new grand baby.
So the Hagen's of Kansas City (Paul's sisters fam) came up to spend a day with us.
Since Auburn isn't exactly thriving right now (or ever),
the best we could come up with to do was
head to the local Sun Mart
and buy items we had never consumed before.
Thus resulting in a
Tasting Party.
Thumbs up= like like like
Thumbs down= barf
The peppermint ice cream sandwiches from blue bunny took home the gold!
I highly suggest playing sometime.....

Scarlet was lovin on all her cousins...all 5 handsome young men.
{how cute is she?!!}

Just a shout out to Sarah G for snapping these of my 3rd born.
My 3rd born of whom Id like to give away most days.
These precious pics remind me of the sweet she is.
Cause most days, her sweet is covered in noise, mess, tears, and boogers.