Fast Asleep

He was such a good boy!  He only got one spanking.  It is a new record for a first night in a toddler bed.  After his spanking, he stayed in his bed for awhile before he fell asleep.  Now the girls need to start going to bed well!!

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First Night

He can't be this big :( 

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Ready to Sleep in!

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Craft Paper Holder

I have always used freezer paper for the kids, to wrap gifts too.  I found this today and made it in about 20 minutes.  I have to paint it still.

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Cody's New Bed

I finished it today.  It has to dry a little longer before he can sleep in it.  He was really excited when I put on the mattress.  Don't worry I won't make him sleep in the garage :)

Mack's Finger

Poor Mack cut her finger pretty good this morning, but I think she won't need stitches.  She calmed down and actually looked at it.

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Patriotic Box

For the 4th, yeah we are a little late!

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Goal

I finally met my next goal weight.  I have lost 20.2 pounds total.  Funny thing is I am happier than 1.5 years ago when I weighed 20 pounds less.  Back then, I was trying to loose weight too, but was never satisfied.  I think these smaller goals make a big difference.  I think it is an attitude of thankfulness too.  I am focused on other things about myself bedsides my weight and pants size.  I didn't think I would ever feel happy with myself, what a blessing.

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The Bed is Done!

Finally!

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Cody's Toddler Bed

I am going to stain it next.

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Cody's Headboard

I have to finish the footboard tomorrow.  I will post more pictures.  I am using a natural stain, so it should look a little weathered once it is done. 

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Basket Head

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Finished Bench

It wasn't what I had pictured, but I like it.  I am more of a stained not painted girl, plus I don't really like gloss, although that is satin.  It is pretty shiny.  I hope once it is completely dry it won't be so shiny. 

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It's Done

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Finger Licking Good

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It's In the Oven

Banana bread for breakfast!  Now the hard part, waiting until it is done baking!

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Press Paint Board

Already has a hole, 5 minutes maximum!

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Addie is Hilarious

So Wyatt earned a trip to the movie theater.  They were debating renting a movie or going to see one.  Addie says the theatre, cuz the screen is way bigger.  I asked her, our TV is pretty big, right?  She says, yeah for a mouse!! 

She cracks me up!  BTW, we have a 17" TV, the same size as my laptop screen :)

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Color Match

We have had this one for a couple years.  If you kids are observant, they will see the color names and numbers, but that is still a form of matching.  I love free!

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Color Hunt

Make this cool activity for free!  I have another one I will share soon.

 Pretty ribbon too!

 Oops, that grey was supposed to be at the end!

It's a match.  It was Addie's placemat!

Glow Jars

No More Circles

I find myself in an all too familiar paradox of wanting time to slow down, so I can enjoy my kids, because someday I am gonna miss this (here is a great song).  Then the other side is wanting time to hurry up, because I miss my husband. 

I choose to enjoy right now.  To no longer wait until Daddy gets home, we move, Daddy retires, we buy (fill in the blank)...  I am trying not to go in the same circle we have seemed to be on the last 6 years.  I am ready to explore new territory and break out of the box I put us in.  We are going back to a simple fun life.  I miss joy and laughter.  I cannot control life, but I can control where we invest our hearts and resources.  For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also, Luke 12:34.  I already have the best treasures God can give: a God fearing husband and four blessings worth more than all the gold in the world.  There is nothing on this earth that can add to my happiness.  The things of this world are fleeting.  God said He will make our paths straight if we trust in Him; He will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).  I am ready to go down the path God has made for me and my family.  I am going to savor it like a delicious one-of-a-kind dessert!  Nothing will ever taste better!

Summer Blast Wreath

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Yes, Duck Tape Works

Look what I found when I checked during naptime!

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Addie Did It Again

She knocked out another tooth of Wyatt's.  The count is:  4 Addie, 3 Mack, 1 by a chicken (grilled that is), and 1 by a roll of tape!  Addie Wins!

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Yes, I Did!!!

Duck tape Cody's diaper on him!  I will spare you the nasty picture of the poop he left in the boys' closet!

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Mike's Back :)

Just a little bit smaller!

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How Many Days?

Before it is all gone?  I bet not many!

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