lil' K turns 4!

lil' K had her birthday! Where has the time gone? She spent the day riding her new bike, going to Wendy's for lunch, and playing around. We had a birthday party with her grandparents, and had a blast playing with her new toys. She even shared a few with lil' L. She chose to have a Care Bear cake that I spent hours! decorating. All for the birthday girl.

Happy Birthday!! We love you, lil' K!

Make a scrapbook - it's easy!

Where am I??

Today, my family and I decided to enjoy a quiet, sit down lunch at our local Wendy's. After a lovely meal, lil' K's frosty was going to come home with us. I approached the counter to ask for a lid. All of the employees behind the counter scattered like cochroaches except for one lady with the most frightened look on her face. Here is how our dialogue went.

Me: I need to get a lid for a frosty.
Lady: A frosty?
Me: Yes, a lid for the frosty
Lady: A frosty? (Shifty eyes, then pointed to me looking at her manager)
The manager then comes over
Me: I need a lid for a Kid's meal frosty.
Manager: A frosty.
Me: A lid for the frosty.
Manager: Chocolat? (picking up a cup)
Me: No, a lid.
Manager: Oh. (handing me a lid)

Finally! Some service. I could have sworn I was in the U.S., but maybe I forgot to press "1" for English.

More, Please!

Is it a violation of child labor laws when your children ask to help with chores?

lil' L is all about helping. He's learned from the best, his sister. Both of them love to be doing something helpful. It ranges from setting the table, doing the dishes (lil' K), putting laundry into the washer and dryer, and of course taking them out. Lil' K also likes to wash the mirrors and windows. (This is why I have children... well just one reason) The other day, lil' L was squirming out of my arms to walk when we had arrived home from grocery shopping, and then held out his hands to carry a grocery bag. He carried the lightest bag, and it was bouncing on the driveway as he toddled to the door. Later that day, I was able to catch lil' L in the act of asking for more while setting the table. His hands out for something else. Doing these chores keep both children happy, and my hands free to get other things done, too. Needless to say, getting things done one plate at a time, sometimes is the fastest way.

Our New Oven!

So for the last few months, we have been ovenless. Well, technically. We could broil (which I really don't use much) and use the range. Our meals have been slow cooked, range cooked, microwaved, or take out. When our family came home from our vaca, our dining area was filled with a huge box. Our New Oven! Dad and bro were kind enough to pick up and deliver it for us. F and his dad spent President's day tearing out the old and setting up the new. THANK YOU!! Now I can bake and cook again! Thanks again, Dad!

Our old dirty, brown oven, in the trash

Our sleek new and clean oven

The retro soda can that has been hiding

underneath our cabinets, only to be found.

Now perched upon the stove in tribute.

Snowmobiling 2008

This last weekend, our family joined others on a snowmobiling trip to the cabin. We loaded up all of our winter wear, and braved the elements. The weather was perfect! lil' K and L had a blast playing in the snow and sitting on the snowmobiles, not to mention running around with their cousins. On the ride up the mountain, we were blocked from progress by a car accident. A lady was coming down the road too fast and braked hard sliding her sidways into a truck. The truck was up against a snowbank with the suv's back end into it's side. The suv's front end was in the snowbank on the other side. Our two cars and a few other cars, whipped out their shovels, cleared the snow from in front of the suv. Then F had to pull the suv back onto the road. I would have taken pics, but I think that the lady would have been even more embarassed. That evening we came back to the cabin and smelled something strange. Our niece followed the scent upstairs to find an outlet all but on fire! We quickly turned off the power and got it taken care of. It completely freaked me out. I was yelling at the kids to get downstairs, when they did we had to sit in the dark for awhile until the situation was under control. Besides that, we had a great time! F and I went on a ride together during the power outage. The next afternoon, we saw a large herd of deer, a buck and 20+ does hanging around. The kids are such great vacationers and did so well! Can't wait to go again! Enjoy the slideshow

Make a slideshow - it's easy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We hope everyone enjoys their Valentine's Day. We have had a great time. Whenever a holiday is tiptoeing around the corner, my mom gathers the grandkids together to fill their tummies with sugar. The kids get to roll out and cut sugar cookies. Between cutting and decorating, the kids take a break by running madly around the house. When the cookies are done and cooled, time to load them up. The kids usually put a pound of frosting on one cookie with as many candies the cookie will hold. This also includes licking the knife, sampling one or all of the candies repeatedly. When all is said and done, we have kids excited about their cookie creations. This particular day, lil' L got into the action. He saw all of the other children with their rolling pins, and went ballistic because he wanted one too. I found him a small one to use and gave him a small bit of cookie dough. He was the happiest little baker around.

Snow Much Fun!

WE SPLURGED! A winter clothing company is going out of business...therefore, we took advantage of their low prices buying us new snow pants(I did not have any) and some new fancy gloves. Good thing too with all of this snow!!

After a good snow storm this week, lil' K was practically begging to go play in the snow. When lil' L was in bed, we got geared up in our snow clothes, and headed outdoors. lil' K and I played. She made a snow angel, after that, all appeal to the snow was gone, and she proceeded to walk on the driveway, at this point I was feeling great in my new pants and gloves. I decided to build a bit of a snow-cuzzi. I spent more time playing in the snow than that silly child. Glad we got snow gear and I was able to try them out before braving the cold and wind of the cabin.