Corn!

Almost every year we have the oppertunity to go to my sister-in-laws house to pick corn! We love Aunt Cammy & Uncle Ben and they are ALWAYS so sweet to let us stay, pick, play and have fun. They only live 2 1/2 hours away so it really isn't too bad of a drive. We left Friday at 4:00 PM and came home last night at 11:00 PM. The kids had a blast playing with their cousins and the kitties! Grace was in Heaven and literally held a cat 75% of the time we were there. They love being in the country because they get every thing I deny them: Dirt & animals! We had a great time too. Cammy helped me do 30 bags of freezer corn so the next few days I'll be busy trying to double that if not more. Thanks Aunt Cammy & Uncle Ben!

Randomness...

Tristin had his first lawn mowing job a few days ago! He is definatly growing up and learning the value of a dollar. It will be a weekly event until the weather changes and he earns $ 5.00 for just the front yard! Good job Buddy! Also, the girls have been dressing up their baby brother in princess nightgowns lately. It's kinda weird to see him in pink and purple!

A lazy morning...

This morning has been a lazy one, and boy has it felt great! My Visiting teacher came over and brought me the best gifts ever- tomatoes, zuchinni bread, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, jalapanos and shredded zuchinni with reciepes to try! Willow and I played "cheater" Candyland were you put all the cards face up and pick the one you want! I've watched You Tube videos, and SNL re runs all while snuggling a cute little baby. I've cleaned a little- but it's been a lazy one around here! Only having 2 kids at home right now is nice and strange at the same time! I better get to the laundry though!

Willow with braids...

I have to bribe, scare and threaten this child to keep her pony tails & hair clips in. We have an agreement: as long as she keeps them in at the store/while we are out, she can take them out when we get home. It's been working really well except for the fact that she looks like a complete motherless child with her hair ALWAYS in her face! I braided her hair awhile ago and she cried a million tears. She's kept them in for awhile because I threatened her with the loss of her Kindle time if she removed them! I'm so nice huh?

And she's off...

Grace was really excited to go to school today. It was probably the smoothest morning we have ever had getting ready! When I asked her if she wanted me to stay with her for awhile, she said, "No, I'll be ok." Daisy and Tristin were right with her going in for breakfast, so she was taken care of. I didn't cry as she walked awhile. I was more happy and relieved for her. She has needed this for a really long time and I'm so grateful she will have something more exciting than myself to entertain her.

Randomness...

Little man...

Here's a few random pictures of Roman sleeping yesterday and 1 from this morning.

Our little lamb...

Yesterday I came out to check on the baby in his swing- and this is what I found! Cotton balls taped to his head! Grace came up behind me and said, " He's our little lamb." I couldn't stop laughing...

Grace starts Kindergarten tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the big day for Miss Gracie pants. Yesterday we went and met her teacher and took a tour of the school. We met her teacher last Thursday when we went to meet the big kids teachers.( Mrs Thomas reminds me 100% of you Christy! I have found your long lost sister- and it was SO WEIRD! You guys sound exactly the same, You are both adorable, wear the cutest, tinest clothes, are the size of my pinky, are super sweet and I felt like I had spent a hour hanging out with you!!! We even talked about IKEA) She will be the perfect match for Grace and she is BEYOND ready! She's been reading for the longest time, writing her own songs and stories and has been ready to go to school FOREVER now! I'm excited for her to have something just for her. I love you Gracie Grace!

A good week...

I love Albertson's. I loved their round up coupons this past week too! If you are not a couponer, you can do it!

Candy bars were .18 each, milk was & 1.28, butter .12, Rips were .48 each, bread was $ 1.00 at Honks Dollar store, Dial soap was FREE, paper totwels were free, trix yogurt was .97 each, Minute maid juice boxes were .97 each, suave deodorant was free & today at Albertson's chocolate milk was marked down to $ 1.50 and I had a .75 printable!, Orange juice was marked down to .28 and was free with Everyday Ess coupon! Chex mix was .40 with printable, dressing was .50 each (which I needed and was willing to pay for this time!)Thanks for a great week Albertson's & Walmart!