Menu Planning Monday

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Okay I have been out of the mood for blogging…but I want to get back with it. So I will start today..
Monday- Chicken Stir Fry
Tuesday-Beef Enchiladas
Wednesday- Chicken Pot Pie
Thursday-Saturday- Drive to Nashville for Lads to Leaders Convention
Sunday-Wednesday–Enjoying family in Arkansas!!
Next ….
Thursday-Broccolli and Chicken Casserolle
Friday- Pizza

Thanksgiving Thursday

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I am thankful for:
1. My kids- this has been an emotional week for me. But my kids are so wonderful.
2. My lovable, snuggable hubby.
3. that Friday is only a day away.
4. That Saturday has nothing…I mean nothing written on the calander. We rarely have days like that. My husband is thrilled. A couple things have come up but I have said no to them because Soccer starts next week and that means every Saturday will taken with Blakes soccer games, which we love.
5. For 4H- today is our “Heart and Home” 4H Club meeting. We do have the most awesomist club. My older three kids are taking candy making. Their teacher is great.
6. My new purse- I just got my first Vera Bradley purse and I love it.
7.  Jon and Kate Plus 8 and 18 Kids and Counting—-because they actually give us a G Rated television show that we can all watch together in the evenings. I am not sure there is another show on in the evenings that my kids can watch.
8. Chloe’s speech- she gave her Lads to Leaders Speech last night to our Ladies class at church. She was nervous but did great. In PA to get a accredited high school diploma, she must give a speech every year. There are other places that our homeschoolers give speeches. But Lads to Leaders at our church has the most awesome teachers!!!! So I dont have to teach her…I love it when thinks count double.
9. Rain- we needed rain so bad. The ground was cracking. Of course now it will probably rain every other day till June..but I will take it:):)
10. DVR- it is really nice to be able tape good wholesome shows:):)

Menu Planning Monday

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Okay here it is!!! I decided to do Breakfast and Dinner this time.

Monday- 
Homemade Waffles
Veggie Soup and Whole Wheat Rolls
Tuesday-
Cereal
Crockpot Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and green beans (leftover rolls)
Wednesday-
Eggs/Toast
Tacos
Thursday-
Oatmeal/Cinnamon Toast
Meatloaf, Mac n Cheese (Annies–its the best), Green beans
Friday- 
Cereal
Homemade Pizza and Ice Cream
Saturday-
Eggs/Toast
Left overs

Daddy’s little Helper

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We all have been working on our maple sugaring project lately, including the baby. He ran outside one morning to  help his dad…in his adorable little duckie jammies. I didnt bother to dress him, I just chased him with the camera.

They were collecting wood for the open fire we cooked our first batch of Maple Syrup on. It was really neat. Funny thing was, we were signed up for the Mingo Park Homeschool class on Maple Sugaring last Thursday, only we couldnt leave the house because we were tending to our own.LOL!!
oops..my shadow.

Sorry photographing friends…the sun was so bright. I hadnt a clue where to stand..and I didnt want to miss my shot.:):)

Such a sweetheart..always stopping to pose with Mommy.

BTW…we have tons and TONS of Maple Syrup!! I love it!!!

Fun Weekend in WV…

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So I am a little behind on blogging…but I am going to try and play catch up for awhile. Last weekend we spent Friday- Monday at my parents in West Virginia. Visiting the usual, Mamaw Wells, Mamaw and Papaw Buck, my brothers and of course my wonderful parents…but my cousin Stephanie, her 2 kiddos Parker and Kinlee and my aunt Jo were visiting!! So we had lots of fun!!!!

Paul with a very dirty mac-n-cheese face!!!

Parker and Blake are exactly one month apart, they get along great!!! They had a sleepover on Sunday night that turned into a “no” sleep over…I guess that would be an “over”.
They both crashed for several hours the next day, this is where they slept.  They made a fort under my moms dining room table, the same place my 2 brothers and I used to make forts.
Kinlee and Camye are 11 months apart and they get along great!!!!!! It is always fun to have a cousin your age.:)
The kids love to be at my parents. They can get online with high speed internet. Webkinz will load occasionally but it is really a pain. Once in awhile they  do get one, but not as often. My hubby is working with Verizon so it will be available here..soon. I hope.:)

Thanksgiving Thursday

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1 For Wednesday night bible study, last night Chloe did great on her speech, Chloe and Camye led their praise song in ladies class and we even squeezed in 2 puppet shows in my 6th-7th grade class (we are preparing for our J.A.M class on Sunday morning.

2. For the wonderful weekend we had with my cousin Stephanie (check her blog..I dont know how to put her link under her name, but she is the only other blonde on this page), my aunt JO, and 2 little cousins Parker and Kinlee. My kids had a great time and so did I. It is always so much fun to catch with them. Even though I think with our blogs, we knew so much more about each other this time, which just made for better conversation. My kids had a blast!!!

3. For spring, the days have been filled with spring activity this week. Kenny was able to get the garden tilled, and potatoes in. I hope to get some flowers planted today.

4. Lists!! Oh yes, my lists. My favorite thing to do. I must get it from my dad, when I was little I remember seeing his list in his handwriting with his check marks beside what he had accomplished. Strange I can remember that.:) He has the best handwriting.

5. The homeschooling conference ….it is Saturday. I am selling a ton of curriculum and hope to get everything we need for next year!!

6. My hubby and his hobbies:)

7. Our egg customers, I am very very thankful for our egg customers, just very very sad that I dont have enough and people are getting upset with me. I am not sure if people realize this…you can still buy organic eggs at the store…

8. Tammie Bairon- we co-teach 6th-8th grade history at co-op. It has been her turn for 3 weeks…and I am loving it!!! My turn is next week though.

9. My stocked fridge, I know alot of people are hurting right now because of the economy. If I knew of any I would invite them over, my fridge is overstocked at the moment.

10. I know I say this every week..but my mom. She is the most wonderful woman I know.:)

MENU PLANNING

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Okay I am a little late on this…but I have an excuse! I was out of town!:)
Tuesday-  Spaghetti and garlic bread
Wednesday- Tacos
Thursday-Chicken, Pasta and Noodle casserolle
Friday- Home made pizza
Saturday- Chili
There you have it..:) 

Interview with the Kids…:)

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Well I am at my moms tonight, I will be going home tomorrow to go to a dinner with Kenny for his work. I will post pics, believe it or not I still do not have a dress and its formal. Things have been too busy for me to think about a dress lately. A friend sent me this interview on Facebook I thought it was really cute. So I will share…I may reverse the moms to dad in the questions O i can see what the kiddos say about daddy!!!
Enjoy!!!

answers by Chloe (12), Blake (9), Camye (8) and Paul (3)

1. What is something mom always says to you?

Chloe- I love you
Blake- Blake, I love you, Go to bed, Get the eggs please
Camye- I love you— I do love you
Paul-dragons

2. What makes mom happy?

Chloe – When we dont fight.
Blake-When we dont fight
Camye- kisses ang hugs
Paul-kiss

3. What makes mom sad?

Chloe- When I fight with my brother and sister
Blake- When I fight with my sisters
Camye- no kisses and hugs
Paul- hitting, bad words

4. How does your mom make you laugh?

Chloe- When she dances in her underwear
Blake- By tickling me
Camye- By tickling me
Paul-tickle

5. What was your mom like as a child?

Chloe- Ornery
Blake-happy
Camye- beautiful
Paul-a bottle

6. How old is your mom?
Chloe-31
Blake- 32
Camye- 31
Paul- 20

7. How tall is your mom?

Chloe- 5’4 (we are the same)
Blake- 5 feet
Camye- 5 foot
Paul-all the way up to the ceiling

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Chloe-stay home, lay in bed
Blake-clean
Camye- go on dates with Daddy
Paul-take baths

9. What does your mom do when you’re not around?
Chloe-smooch daddy
Blake-shop, lay inbed all day
Camye-She is on the phone
.Paul-nothing

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Chloe-singing
Blake-singing
Camye- Movie Star
Paul- i dont know

11. What is your mom really good at?
Chloe- shopping
Blake-Singing
Camye-being pretty
Paul-eating food ( i beg to differ..LOL)

12. What is your mom not very good at?

Chloe- with animals
Blake- nothing
Camye-yelling
Paul- jump rope

13. What does your mom do for a job?

Chloe-homeschool us.
Blake-takes care of us
Camye- homeschools us
Paul-I dont know

14. What is your mom’s favorite food?

Chloe- Chicken Salad
Blake- Salad
Camye- Peanut Butter and Celery
Paul- Mac n Cheese

15. What makes you proud of your mom?

Chloe-that she homeschools us
Blake- everything
Camye-Brings me presents
Paul- cheetos

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?

Chloe- Sandy Cheeks
Blake-Hannah Montana
Camye- Bugs Bunny
Paul- the hospital

17. What do you and your mom do together?

Chloe- Shop
Blake- talking
Camye-Shop
Paul-put our noses together

18. How are you and your mom the same?

Chloe- We look the same.
Blake- We both have blue eyes and blonde hair. And we both have faces.
Camye- We are both pretty.
Paul-blue eyes

19. How are you and your mom different?

.Chloe- We think different things
.Blake- I am a boy and you are a girl. I am younger than you.
Camye-She has a ring and i dont.
Paul- you have brown hair

20. How do you know your mom loves you?

Chloe-She shows it and says it. She homeschools us. She cooks and cleans.
Blake- She takes care of us
.Camye-She is proud of me.
Paul-i kiss

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?

Chloe-Hes a hunky monkey. And his personality.
Blake-everything
Camye- That he has short hair.
Paul-kissing

22. Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?

Chloe-Cruises
Blake- Outlet Mall
Camye-Vacation
Paul-mall

Thanksgiving Thursday!!!!!

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1. I am thankful for the people who read my Thanksgiving Thursday who never corrected me by telling me that I was calling it, Thankful Thursday!!!!!LOL!! I just realized it, I think I have done it like 3-4 times!!! :):):) LOL!!!!!!

2. I am thankful Little Blessings Dressing Resale. It is twice a year and I volunteer so that I can shop a day earlier. I bought some really great things. The clothes were mostly for Camye and they are just what she needs.
3. I am thankful for my mother, who is such a wonderful person.
4. I am thankful for our outlet mall. The Gymboree outlet has the best $2.99 clearance, everytime I go in there!!!
5.  I am thankful for my collection of cookbooks. I love reading my cookbooks!!!
6. I am thankful for our new DVR, I can tape Jon and Kate plus 8 and 18 Kids and counting for the kids, because it is on after their bedtimes. They really enjoy those shows.
7.  I am thankful for water, my favortie drink.
8. I am thankful for my breadmaker.
9. I am thankful for other mothers, who plan activites for my kids to participate in. Carol for the science fair, Gayle- for the trip to the play yesterday, Stacey- for the Internation Fair, Robin- for our co-op..the list goes on and on…
10. I am thankful for books. I love them!!!!!!