Our fun filled weekend

 

I have to say we got really lucky… and it all worked out nicely. My husband got 5 days off in a row, after only asking for 2 days… At first we were like that stinks cause of the money issue, but then everything worked out nicely.

First on Thursday we took littlest monkey to the Eye Doctors, and that was a very interesting. She has to have new glasses again, and hopefully that will help with the lazy eye.

Then on Friday the boys went on a sleep over for Cub Scouts, that they had a blast at! Playing games, watching a movie, and wearing themselves out! While they were at that, us girls hung out with friends watching a movie.

Saturday was just a lazy day around home, where we just sat around, played games, and watched movies.

Sunday we went to my Dad and Stepmom’s. Which for anyone who has followed my blog for any length of time, has probably seen that we don’t do or so them much. There this was a huge shock for us all. They invited us down to spend the day. (They live 60 miles from us) I picked up my grandmother and brought her down with us. They kids were super excited to see a tree still up when we got there, cause that meant presents. Lol!

We then spent the afternoon, catching up, and the kids opened up their presents. They got homemade coloring books, with pictures of my Stepmom’s animals. She has horses, donkey’s, and dogs. It was a really cool idea. As well as getting some new hats and mittens.

Then we had lunch, some really good lasagna! Yum! After lunch the kids drove grandma Jayne crazy til she got ready to take them outside. They went out and played in the snow, and she took them on a dog sled ride. I didn’t get a pick of them on the dog sled, but I did mange to get a few of the animals. The kids had a blast! It was such a great day! I will remember it for a long time!

 

 

Now today we are heading over to a friends house to hang out for the day…That we really haven’t done that with in 2 yrs!! What fun it will be! I’m so happy that our weekend worked out the way we wanted it to!

Now to a full week ahead! After such a great weekend, I think it will be a great week. No worries! How was your weekend??

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FOR TODAY... Monday January 17th, 2011

Outside my window...  its looks very cold…I haven’t been outside yet, but Brr!!! Nice an white since our last really good storm on Wednesday.. The kids are loving the snow.

I am thinking...  What a great weekend we had… Busy but really fun! I’m so happy that everything worked out great!

I am thankful for…..having a great family!

From the learning rooms…..…  We started back with School this past week. We did really well, despite a crazy week.

Hunter- Is doing great with the start of Division

Rachel- is doing really good with double digit addition and subtraction. We just need to bump it up to double digit regrouping.

Sage- is doing awesome with her sight words, we are up to knowing 30 or so, and starting to read. She is also doing really good with the start of addition and subtraction.

I’m very proud of them all! We are taking today off to spend with friends, but back at it tomorrow!

From the kitchen…. .Nothing today, we are having dinner with friends.

I am creating….    New organization, cause we moved the school room, and rearranged. Must get everything back in order now!

I am wearing.. Jeans, t-shirt, and a sweatshirt!

I am going..  to be very busy again this week.  I think that maybe true for a few more weeks. Lots going on….

I am hearing…..the kids talking about the color names of their color pencils, while coloring in their new Homemade Coloring books they got from their Grandma yesterday.

 

I am reading… Some new Debbie MacComber books. Waiting for the next batch to get here from the library.

Around the house… laundry is about the only thing I need to catch up on, we did everything else at the beginning of the weekend.

One of my favorite things…  seeing my Monkey’s smile… and laugh.

A few plans for the rest of the week:  Dentist appt, Girl Scouts, Co-op, Girl Scouts again, planning a birthday party, school, and having fun with my monkey’s!

 

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing…

Oldest Monkey chasing a donkey!

 

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FOR TODAY... Monday January 10th, 2011

Outside my window...  very chilly. I’m still not used to this cold. Surprisingly there is really no snow still either.. Ugh!

I am thinking... 2011 already! How can it be! Time sure does fly doesn’t it?

I am thankful for…..so much… Great friends, family, my health. Really I need to keep reminding myself when I’m having an off day, that I’m very lucky.

From the learning rooms…..… We took the last few weeks off due to the Holiday’s, but we slowly started back up this week. Things are getting crazy busy again.

From the kitchen…. . Still working on the Menu for the next few weeks. I’m a bit behind as usual!

I am creating….   a new school room. We are rearranging a lot  of stuff, and are anxious to try out our new school room!

I am wearing.. Jeans, t-shirt, and a sweatshirt!

I am going..  to be so busy for the next few months! Far to much stuff going on!!

I am hearing….. the tv going, the kids are watching a movie.

 

I am reading… Some new Debbie MacComber books. Running out of books to read!

Around the house… laundry and more laundry! Far to much laundry to do!

One of my favorite things…  being with my Monkey’s! They truly do make my life complete!

A few plans for the rest of the week:  More crazy weeks ahead! Cub Scouts, Eye Doc appt, Girl Scouts, Meetings, Co-op, and a Sleep over for Monkey Man! Plus lots of Family time!

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing…

A Flower, to let us think about spring…

 

Another one gone….

 

 

Tooth that is… Middle Monkey lost another top tooth, and might I just say it is wicked cute! She has like no teeth in the front anymore. Trying to watch her eat certain foods is rather entertaining!  :-)

Thought you might all enjoy a photo of her….

Forgive me the quality isn’t the best, it was taken with my cell!

 

My little monkey is super jealous, and anxiously awaiting for her first tooth to fall out! She says “I’m 5 now, I should lose one too”. Gotta love the reasoning of a 5 yr old. Cracks me up!

 

Purex Complete Crystals

 

 

 

 

Have you seen the new Fabric Softener on the market? It hit selves on December 28th!

So I’m sure your saying to yourself what is Purex Crystals. Well it is a laundry softener like no other. It’s not a liquid and its not a powder. That’s right! Its Crystals!

 

What is so great about this one? Purex Crystal’s has a lot of great qualities, here are a few:

• 92% Natural
  
• Not oil based
  
• It helps insure that your towels stay fresh and absorbent
  
• 100% Safe to use on Children’s Sleepwear and does not impair the flame retardant qualities.
  
• Helps keep your sports wear fabric from being ruined.
  

Those are just a few things! For more on it check out Purex.com

I was lucky with a chance to try this new softener before it hit the stores selves. I love how long the fresh scent of the softener stays with my laundry. I was really impressed with the feeling of my jeans, and towels after using this as well. Comes in 3 fabulous scents, Fresh Spring Waters, Lavender Blossom, and Tropical splash.

I would really suggest this softener to anyone to try! I think it works wonderfully!

Win it:

Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite laundry scent is…..

and I will pick a few people at random to send an E-coupon.

Don’t forget to leave me an email address to contact you!

*Thanks to Purex Insiders for the opportunity to review this product. Opinions are 100% mine or my monkey’s!

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FOR TODAY... Monday January 3rd, 2011

Outside my window...   Its pretty nice. We have had some really warm weather, after a blizzard… Strange I agree!

I am thinking... What is to come in this New Year… Can you believe it is 2011 already??  It seems like 2000 was just last year!

I am thankful for…..being here, and spending time with my family…. So many lives of great people lost over the last couple of years, and it just reminds us more everyday how lucky we are.

From the learning rooms….. … We took the last couple weeks off due to the Holiday’s, and being super busy!

Big Monkey-  is doing some division, and reading up a storm.

Middle Monkey-  is doing well with all subjects, and surprising even herself. She has two digit addition without carrying down now.

Small Monkey-  is doing well… She is getting her sight words down. Its so cool to watch them learn to read.

From the kitchen….  Not sure… Need to our monthly menu for this month.

I am creating….   Nothing right now…

I am wearing.. Jeans, t-shirt, and a sweatshirt!

I am going..  to be very busy over the next month or so… Its almost Girl Scout Cookie time… This year I have 2 troops to help with, so it is going to be nuts!!!

I am hearing….  My kids giggling, while they are playing with new toys from the holiday.

 

I am reading… Nothing at the moment, looking for some new books to read… Open to suggestions!!!

Around the house… It is pretty well clean, did it over the weekend, and even got my car cleaned out and vacuumed. YAY!

One of my favorite things…  Spending time with my family, and enjoying our time together.

A few plans for the rest of the week:  This is super crazy week… We have Cub Scouts, my brownie troop, Girls Daisy Troop, and 4-H. Plus we have a couple appointments, and some trips to the library.

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing…

A crazy photo of Middle Monkey!

2011

 

 

Can you believe it is here already?? Wow, does time fly. I remember back in 2000 when everyone was worried about Y2K and all that wonderful stuff. Now here we are 11 yrs later.

I hope that your dreams come true for 2011!  Did you make a New Year’s Resolution??

I’m not big at making Resolutions, but here is my goals for 2011!

• To be better about Blogging
  
• Read more books
  
• Keep working on becoming Debt free (we are doing good so far)
  
• Buying a new house
  
• Spending more time with Family and friends
  
• Growing an amazing garden
  
• Teach my kids to be amazing people
  
• Enjoying myself more
  
• Giving back to my Community more
  
• Travel to some cool places with my kids!
  
• Camp a few times! (oh how we miss camping in the North)
  

There are just a few of our goals for this year. We would love to hear more about your Resolutions/Goals for this New Year!