Dear Someone, and Totally Thankful Thursday...

Head on over to Shortmama's to read more Dear Someone letters. Hers today was absolutely wonderful!!!

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Dear Man on the Bike,

I was simply waiting to turn onto the road from the parking lot. I was watching for an opening in the traffic, when all of a sudden for some reason I hear this big thud on the side of my car. I look to my right and notice the dumb look on your face as if to say "well get out of my way or obviously I will run my big tough bike into your car." You seriously ran into me, did ya think you could go right through? Just curious and a bit confused. Hope your tire didn't go flat, and you are really lucky you didn't dent or scratch my car.

What the Heck,

Lady who could have turned around and ran her car into your bike

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Dear Heartburn,

I know you have come with every pregnancy, but this is too much. Bug thinks I need to join D.A.R.E. because of my addiction to tums. I'm kind of sick of you, and am really sick of tums. Hope we can break-up soon.

Addict

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Dear Children,

I really do love you all to the moon. Sorry I am a little um...grumpy, irritable, crazy right now. Thanks for being patient, and willing to help out so much with anything I need. Sorry I am not much of a cook these days, and sorry you had to be in the car when I pulled over to throw-up in that neighborhood last night. I love you all more than I can even say.

Momma

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I haven't been thankful for a while so here I go...

1. I was able to get my blood drawn yesterday, for the glucose test. Yep I kept the orange drink down.

2. I have a vehicle that gets the kids and me to all the destinations we need to go. Yesterday was...busy!!

3. That Ribbon Blossoms has had so many orders!

4. That I have kids that make me laugh and want to pull my hair out all at the same time!

5. That I have a husband who works out of town, and misses us like crazy just to make sure he has a job and I can be home with the munchkins!! Thanks Hunter Dan!! I love you!

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Can I just tell you how much I love these silly girls!!!?

Have a wonderful Thursday, wow this week is flying by!!!

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!!!

Good Morning!!!

We have been busy!!!

*First of all...I hit the 400 mark on the "BARF" calendar(gross I know, but this is also my journal)...the kids thought that was really awesome, and Bug is betting I will for sure pass 500.

I had an appointment with my Dr. on Thursday...the one where ya drink the nasty orange drink, and they draw your blood. You're suppose to drink it a half hour before your appointment. I got 5 minutes from the Dr. office and had to stop, and lost that nasty drink in a really nice residential neighborhood. Needless to say they gave me another drink, and I will try it again this week. Everything was good though, I was down 2 pounds, blood pressure was good, and no protein. I'm scheduled to be induced the 18th of December(if everything is o.k.) That is only 2 1/2 months!! WooHoo!!!

* I think I have started "nesting". I got a real bug the last few days to get everything in order. It started with the closets, I need organization!!! Then the drawers, on to washing walls and baseboards. The kids were out of school on Thursday and Friday, and have been a HUGE help!!! We even got the ceiling fans cleaned. We only have a four bedroom house, and right now the three girls share, luckily their bedroom is decent sized, the closet though is average. What do you do with three girls in one closet...organize!!! This is what it looks like...

Luckily they for the most part love to keep things tidy and organized too, hopefully it will stay this way for a while. We will definitely be needing to rearrange the bedrooms!!!

*Bug had another game yesterday, and they did sooo good!!! (Thanks Kandice for this pic!)

Super close to a win, but not quite. The girls love getting dressed up to support their favorite big brother!

*Yesterday and today is L.D.S. General Conference. I love to hear from the First Presidency, and all the other amazing speakers that have been chosen to deliver messages that we need to hear. I always look forward to sitting down with my family and listening to what is being said.

*Anyway here it is a beautiful Sunday morning(the sun isn't awake yet, but I am)

...and I am trying to finally take a minute and get caught up a little. I don't work on Sundays(Ribbon Blossoms), but I also try not to get on the computer either, so before everyone is awake, I'll try to get around and say "hi". OOOH, it just started raining! I love the rain!

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!!!!

Monthly Craft Challenge

The adorable and super talented Heidi over at Blue Eyed Blessings hosts a monthly craft challenge. I haven't participated in a while , and thought it was time I got my stuff together! Be sure to head on over and check out all the other fun Halloween or Fall projects!!!

My project is super easy and last minute. I used a 12x12" tile I had laying around from another project, and with some mod podge and paper I came up with this...It looks perfect next to my big scary witch in the living room that cackles and her eyes light up when ya give her hand a squeeze. Now I think I will create a new tile for every holiday...too much fun.

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And this is what goes on while I create in my craft room.......

Jibbity being so good and coloring....
Eating a cookie(that we made together the day before)as a snack...

Ashie looking sweet and innocent....

While she eats her cookie and throws all of Jibbity's crayons on the floor. Gotta love the kiddos!!

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!!!

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!