Just Stuff...with a recipe...

I love the things kids say, especially during prayer. Last night Jibbity was saying it, and after blessing her friend at school to be good instead of naughty, and asking to let us please have good dreams instead of bad, she finished off with a..."and please bless me that I can look cute in my pictures tomorrow". Oh how this 5 year old makes me laugh!! The kids have picture day today, and she is very concerned with what she is going to wear. She says she has to look "adorable".

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Sunday afternoons I sometimes feel the desire to bake, nothing fancy mind you, but something Hunter Dan can enjoy during the week, as well as the kiddos. I thought it was time Bug tried his hand at a cake(from the box), and frosting(from scratch). He did awesome, and was soo proud of himself.

He says he can even make his own Birthday cake. It

was cute to see the sense of accomplishment on his face, especially when he tasted it after dinner. As if that weren't enough he then helped me make yummy marshmallow popcorn.

Here's the recipe...super easy and sooo yummy.

CANDY CANE POPCORN

4 quarts popcorn

3 cups mini marshmallows

1 cup margarine

1 1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Pop corn, add marshmallows, nuts, gumdrops, m&m's or whatever.(my Mom always makes this at Christmas time for neighbors, and adds cashews and gumdrops. She also shapes it into a candy cane or wreath.) Melt margarine in heavy sauce pan, add sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to boil...stir and simmer for 3 minutes. Add vanilla, mix well, pour over popcorn.

We only added the marshmallows, and it's almost gone now. YUMMY!!!

Have a FaNtAsTiC Tuesday!!!

Where have I been?!?!?

It's been a while!!! Ashie is still sick with some nasty cold, it has passed on to me and a little to Jibbity(she's a little stuffily...her word) Ashie's poor little nose is raw from being wiped so much, she's acting better, but her nose is GROSS!!!

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Here's a little recap(in photos) from the trip to Idaho, and a "life changing" event.haha

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First of all Bug's first ever football game...he is Number 16.

They played a super tough team, they didn't win but they had fun and got some good experience. Bug looked quite tough out there!!(and cute)

My guy with the ball...oh and that morning we ran out and bought him a rib protector...was I nervous??? Yep..sure was!! He was fine, but his best friend who plays on a different team broke his thumb in two places..ouch!!

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After the game we got the car loaded and headed for Idaho. We had a ton of fun...it was so wonderful to see family, and the kids were in heaven with their favorite cousins!!!This is what you see out my parents back door...oh how I miss the country!!!
Uncle Kurt, helping Ashie with some yogurt...she helped herself to the fridge.Yummy corn from Grandpa's garden!
My niece Alicia...

Nephew Cody...

Lexlee and cousin Jenny...

AshieNiece Amy...
My brothers Randy and Kurt... My Mom, SIL's Shannon and 'Lis...

My brother Darrin...

My niece Ally...My newest niece Lily...
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Last week I just pretty much spent the entire time taking care of Ashie, poor girl.(the reason I haven't been around to visit!!) On Saturday, we did head to Bug's second game. I decided to make some hair bows for the girls to show support to their favorite big brother, and we painted their faces a little.....

But I forgot the camera in the car for the game!!!OOPS!! They played well, our defense was awesome, Bug unfortunately threw an interception, and they ran it for a touchdown...major bummer!!! Tougher team though, but we played better...we will win...next time for sure!!!!

Battle bruises from Saturday!

After words we bought some Carl's Jr for linner(what my kids call the meal when you are too late for lunch, but won't have dinner because it is soo late in the afternoon) Ashie LOVES fry sauce!!!! Can ya tell? Her nose is really gross, don't look too closely!

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Well, here it is the "life changing" event...for Jibbity anyway!!!

SHE

LOST

HER

FIRST

TOOTH!!!!

We had corn on the cob with our dinner last night, she took one bite and said, "OWWW", I asked her if she had a loose tooth, she said no. Then I looked and she had a little blood on her lip, her little tooth only took a couple of wiggles and it was out!!! She was soooo excited, she couldn't wait to get to bed and see if the tooth fairy would come! Did the tooth fairy come?????

Yep sure did!!!

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Sorry for the long post!! I am hoping to finish up my fall and Halloween decorating in the next couple of days, and I will post some pics...things are starting to get spooky around here!!!

Have a wonderful Monday everyone!! Mmmmm...smells like fall in the air this morning!! I love it!

Look what I Got!!!!

So, I recently participated in the absolutely adorable Shawn at Seriously...Birthday swap. How lucky was I that I got my amazing package from Shawn herself....she did NOT disappoint!!!

Everything was absolutely perfect, she knows me really well!!

Look at how adorable the ribbon is that is wrapped around all my goodies!!! I will be making bows for my girls with this now!!!

The cutest thing ever was that she sent a little gift for each of my kiddos, and they thought it was the best day!! They couldn't believe that "mommy's" friend had sent them something too!!

Bug was at football practice, so he didn't get to open his until later, but it was his VERY favorite candy ever....Reese's peanut butter cups!!

How fun are these?!?! They say "thanks"!!!!!

Now for all my goodness.....

*Cutest Fall pumpkin birdhouse...I love Fall, and Halloween!!

*Adorable Fall garden flag, YAY...I don't have a pumpkin one!!!

*Cutest ever garden flag holder...love this!!!

*I LOVE CANDLES!!!! This pumpkin one smells sooooo good!!

*And YUMMO...kisses hugged in white chocolate...heavenly!!!

Thanks so much Shawn....I love everything, and you are awesome!!!!! Go check out all the other wonderful swap packages that were received at Seriously!!!:-)

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Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...we are heading to Idaho to see my family!!!(after Bug's first football game...YIKES!!!)YAY....my brother is visiting from Virginia, can't wait to see them all!!! Have a great Holiday!!!

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY...you have until Monday, Sept. 7th @ midnight!!!! Go HERE to enter!!

Dear Someone, and Totally Thankful Thursday

Head on over to Shortmama's to link up to her, "Dear Someone" party. This is just a fun way to let out some frustrations!!!

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Dear Computer,

Why are you smarter than me? I would really like to have a meaningful relationship with you, but frankly, you scare me and I am nervous when I am with you. You are not always nice, and in fact I get extremely hurt by the reactions you give me sometimes. I do hope our relationship can grow and blossom into something sweet and meaningful.

The one that is losing her mind,

Tanielle

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Dear Driver behind me,

When I was driving slowly yesterday to find a parking place to pick my son up from practice, I really didn't need you hitching a ride on my bumper. I realize your truck was much larger than mine, and could have squashed me like a bug, but seriously did you really need to wave me your middle finger when I simply tapped on my breaks to remind you that there was a pregnant mother in the car you were trying to run over. I hope you had a nice rest of your evening, and no one else got in your way.

The one who called you a jack #ss!,

Little blue car in front of you

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Dear neighbors,

I am so very grateful you moved into our neighborhood. Thanks so much for all the friends you have over at all hours of the day and night. I especially appreciate the sweet language I hear from my bedroom window, and the aroma of pot being smoked. Thanks so very much for your examples of what I DON'T want my kids to grow up to become. I really admired the driving skills of the one particular friend who jumped the curb when he came around the corner and nearly destroyed my entire family pulling weeds by our mailbox. I am so glad the kind police officer was quick on the scene, and gave you a warning about running the neighbor children over. But the very thing I want to thank you the most for, is when I looked out my living room window at 11:30 one night and was privileged enough to see your dear friend, in the light of my flood light, unzip his pants, pull out his "thing", and urinate on the road. I loved explaining to the police officer how I saw the puddle pool up on the road, because obviously the 20 feet to the house you were there to party at was simply to far to make it to the bathroom. Thanks so much for the joy you all have brought into this "family" neighborhood of ours!

The ones who have a case number on you,

Our family

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Dear leg hair,

I really don't appreciate the fact that you continue to grow. There is no good reason for you to be there, you don't keep me warm in the winter, and you don't make me sexy. I am having a bit of a harder time these days bending over to take care of the prickly mess you are creating. Perhaps I will stop shaving for good.

Going to become a Sasquatch,

Tanielle

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Gotta have a little "thankfulness in there too!

1. Tums...the heartburn is back in full swing, as it always is with all of my pregnancies!!

2. The change in the seasons...every one of them is awesome.

3. Halloween...I am soooo excited to decorate!!!

4. Another ultrasound today!! Love to see my little guy.:-)

5. The peace and quiet of the early morning!!

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!!!!!

Friday...woohoo!!

Just a few things from the week...(idiot moments)

To the blog that I left the comment on, I'm sorry that I typed the word "kinderfarten" and published it before I realized what I'd done. Hope you got a good laugh out of that one.

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After crying hysterically too much on Jibbity's first day of school, and then violently throwing up the most delicious cookies that Xazmin had made...my neck strained a little too hard and snapped my favorite big brown bead chunky necklace that I wear all the time into the garbage can full of vomit....did I fish it out...um NO!!! Sick...but I so deserve to go on a new brown necklace shopping spree!!!

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Did I spend a little too much time watching VH1's "one hit wonders of the 80's"...probably, but it was really fun! I so hope the "big hair", and all the pegged pants styles come back...they were classic!! Just kiddin', it's awesome to look back though!

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O.K....so here's the deal, I am wanting to do another giveaway, I want some suggestions...what would ya like to win??? Another Christmas giveaway, Halloween(oh I LOVE Halloween!!), baby stuff...tell me, and I will get one together next week!!?? Who doesn't love winning things??

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I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!! Is it too early to put my Halloween decorations up??? It's time to turn the flower bed into a cemetery...mwa, ha,ha,ha!!!!

What's going on???

How was every one's weekend? It seems to have gone by really quickly for sure!!

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My little Jibbity met her beautiful Kindergarten teacher Thursday afternoon, and had her assessment testing. She didn't stop talking...EVER. I hope Mrs. Knudsen knows what she is in for. The house will be soooo quiet in the afternoons with her gone....I am having such a hard time!!! Why am I such a baby????

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Saturday we tortured the kids by FINALLY getting our windows washed(the upstairs ones at least). Our living room window is a beast, and it took a couple of hours.....but, you can see out of it again!!! The kids were great helps actually, they did a fantastic job of scrubbing the blinds, and screens. Did I mention we woke them at 7:00 a.m....cruel huh?(we let them eat first, pretty generous huh?) By afternoon the temp outside was 101 degrees, and we wanted to get them done before the heat came. They look great!!! I love having clean windows, blinds, and curtains!!! It's the little things in life!!:-)

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So here it is almost midnight, and I was having such a hard time falling asleep(a mixture of reading Twilight again, having a pounding headache, and worrying about the First day of Kindergarten), I finally decided to get up, and hang out on the computer. I haven't been on since Thursday. I'm just curious....does anyone ever feel like there isn't enough time for everything in their day...HAHAHA!!! I LOVE reading every ones blogs, and getting caught up, it is an absolute joy to me, my "me" time, but by the time I put the little munchkins first, and get everyday things done, and it's night, my brain shuts down, and I don't get very far on my blog catching up. Remind me why we need sleep again!?!

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Now...I am going to complain...just for a minute. I AM TIRED OF THROWING UP!!!!! While I feel somewhat better for the most part, I can't seem to shake the "barfs". I am at 299 on the count...yes I said two hundred ninety-nine!!!! Anyone for another "barf" giveaway? I'm done now...because, well what good is complaining really, and the end result is sooo worth it!!! SORRY, needed to scream that for a minute!

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Just to end on a cheerful note on this very random post...isn't she just a little cute monkey?

She keeps me laughing, and busy...to say the least! She says "mommeeee" all day long and I love hearing it every time. She is my only brown-eyed child...(like me). I never really liked my eyes growing up, but I sure do love hers. Funny how that is huh? I am sooo blessed!!!

Hope everyone has a fantastic Monday...and maybe just maybe, I will get the "me" time to visit you all...:-) Thanks for letting me ramble....

My Life According To...BON JOVI

Xazmin did this fun little whatever it is on her blog, so I thought I'd give it a try. I LOVE Bon Jovi...yes I do!!!

Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions . Pass it on to 15 people you like and include me. You can't use the band I used. Try not to repeat a song title. It's a lot harder than you think! Repost as "my life according to (band name)".

Pick your Artist: BON JOVI

Are you a man or a woman: Woman in Love

Describe yourself: Bad Medicine(just kiddin', I just wanted to use this song.) Diamond Ring...oh wait I just like those.

How do you feel: I'll Be There For You

Describe where you currently live: Welcome to Wherever You Are

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? Homebound Train

Your favorite form of transportation: Bounce(well my boobs do anyway)

Your best friend? She's A Mystery

You and your best friends are: Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen From Mars

What's the weather like: Summertime

Favorite time of day: Silent Night

If your life was a TV show, what would it be called: Wanted Dead or Alive(catchy don't ya think?)

What is life to you? It's My Life

Your fear: Shot Through the Heart...well doesn't that sound scary?!

What is the best advice you have to give: Keep the Faith

Thought for the Day: Thank you For Loving Me(I plan on visiting you all today!! Thanks for always stopping by!)

How I would like to die: Bed of Roses

My soul's present condition: Livin' On A Prayer

My motto: Never Say Goodbye


This was actually pretty hard, but fun! I won't pass it on, but give it a try if you want, and let me know if ya do so I can come check it out!!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Idaho YAY...2009!!

A little re-cap of my family reunion in Idaho. Because of problems I was having getting my pics on my computer, it has taken a while. Wow, the reunion was almost a month ago!
Our family was the first one to arrive. We drove the seven hours to the turn-off, and drove the next hour over bumpy, dusty roads to our favorite campground just to find this....

We eventually found another place to camp, and then had to drive an hour back to cell phone service to contact the rest of the family. After a crazy LONG day of relocating camp, and finding a place where there was an outhouse, we settled in for a fun week.

Ashie and Hunter Dan

Jibbity

Lexlee

Ashie

Bug

Lexlee, and cousin Alicia won the candy guessing jar.

Jibbity, cousin Jenny, and Lexlee decorating their bags to hold all their "doll Stuff"

Bug, Jibbity, and cousin Cody

Painting rocks...my brother Darrin loves Sponge Bob, along with most of the camp there!! He is talented don't ya think!?!

Lexlee's cookie rock.

Couple years apart for these two, but they are"brothers from another mother"...so they say!

Jibbity, and cousin Ben's bike which she named "Rosie", and rode everywhere, even to the short walk to the outhouse.

Lexlee and Ashie inside the tent! Jibbity performing some song she made up!

Hunter Dan and Jibbity and our glow sticks that we had around the campfire at night. Ashie's favorite place to be, standing on the bench of the picnic table..."grazing"

Jibbity in the creek

Bug jumping off the "man test" area of the creek.

My Mom...she is crazy fun, and later on started a massive water fight!

My cutie niece and her fish...can't remember his name, but she did name it.

Grandma gave buckets, and shovels to the kids...did Ashie get dirty?

Yes...she did!!!!

This helped though!
On the four-wheeler with daddy.

Grandma and Lexlee created this.

We had sooo much fun, and look forward to next year. I LOVE spending time with my family!!! I miss you all! I have about a million more pics of all my family, but I'll save those for another time!:-)

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!