October Happenings

Birthday Time.

The best thing that happens in October is this guy's birthday:

On that day I have an excuse to make this delicious cake.  That I end up eating for the rest of the week...for every meal, I think I've gained 5 lbs.

We get to go out to eat and celebrate the birthday of a wonderful husband, father, son and brother.

And then come home and eat cake. Happy Birthday Nate.

Football season comes to an end.

Last week the boys had their last football games for the season:

Brody did great this year, I think he's got it figured out now so watch out for him next year. 

Isn't that cute?? Too bad they couldn't keep their gear until the end of Oct. That would have been a good halloween costume. ;)

Custom mouth guards made by dad, he's so cool.

Thank heavens there were no injuries!  I've been a little lost this week, not having somewhere to go EVERY night of the week...it's been kinda nice.  We had fun, can't wait until next year.  Seriously.

A trip to the pumpkin patch is a MUST!

Saturday the cousins were in town so we made a trip to the pumpkin patch.  The kids had fun getting lost in the corn maze, climbing on straw bales, going for wagon rides, and picking crazy pumpkins. 

 Braiden's new girlfriend.  ;)

Where are the other two when I need them? They're super freaky too.

Kylie, Braiden, Hudson and Brody

They've grown a little since the last time.

Finish it Friday: Job Chart Edition

There is nothing Halloween or fall about this post.  But I finally finished up a few projects that have been on my list for...well never mind.

First up: Cute job chart.

I have been wanting/needing to make a job chart for the kids for some time now, I just had to find the right one that would work for us. Enter a cute piece of scrapbook paper, a few embellishments, a list of jobs printed on the computer and a 12x12 frame. So Easy!! When they finish a job they get to cross it off with a dry erase marker.  We tried it out for the first time this morning and they were actually excited about doing their chores so they could cross them off.  Wahoo!!

Here's a close up.


Next up: Uhhh, I guess I'll call em framed initial wall art.  I bought these chipboard letters {{ahem}} 2 years ago, and I finally got around to doing something with them.  Found some cute scrapbook paper, traced the letter and glued it on, distressed the edges, spruced it up with some ribbon and wah-lah! ♥LoVe♥ the way they turned out!!

The J was long and skinny so it had to be put in a 12x12 frame (luckily the 12x12 frames were 40% off at Michaels, because I had to buy three of them!) Another note: This frame is the same frame as the job chart frame, I just spray painted it to go in a girly room. :)

The 8x10s are cheapos from Walmart, but they look pretty good.

Another note: The job chart is under glass (of course) and I threw away the glass for the framed letters since they are more 3D.

I am linking up to these fun parties:

Just a Girl's Show and Share Day
Under The Table and Dreaming's Sunday Showcase
The Shabby Nest's Frugal Friday
Organize and Decorate Everything's We're Organized Wednesday

♥

Nine Months

Joslyn is nine months old!!

:: She's standing up to everything and crusin'.

:: She loves to cuddle with her blankie and her mama at night.

:: She loves to eat graham crackers and some table foods, baby food...don't even try it lady!

:: Her favorite toy is the magzine basket, I've moved it about 10 times and she finds it every time.  This last time it took her about a week to find it, now you set her down and she bee-lines straight for it.

:: She has discovered the garbage cans...GAG!

:: She won't leave a bow on her head to save her life, I've given up (except for an occasional photo) ;)

:: She is still sportin' those chubby cheeks.

:: She is getting more and more hair...finally.  Even though she still doesn't have as much as her brothers did at this age.  whaaat? Not fair.

Love you sis!

♥ 



Happy Fall Y'all!

It's potato harvest time round these parts. I love this time of year, the sights, the sounds, the smells, and yes even following behind the slow moving potato trucks. Potato harvest is better than Christmas for my brother Scott (... really I'm serious on this one.) I took the kids out to see the action first hand.

 

Grandpa and the boys.

Joslyn and mama.

Both of my brothers left their homes, families, and jobs to come and help out with the harvest.  I love them to bits for doing this. Deep down I know they LOVE it though. ;)

My brothers teased me relentlessly growing up Casey grew out of it but Christopher never did.  Case in point....

Yeah that's gonna get you a date.  haha!

Love him though. He makes me laugh.

Cute story:  There was a small break so we were all standing around enjoying homemade chocolate chip cookies when Scott said, "Who loves the cellar-raise your hand."  We all raised our hands, some of us raised both hands and he giggled.  Told ya he loved potato harvest more than Christmas!

{Spookifications}

Some are spookier than others. ;)

I've been decorating for fall and Halloween and having fun doing it

I love this Autumn sign I let out a squeal of delight when I opened my fall box, I had forgotten all about it.

Glittery pumpkin.

The kids love the "spooky tree"...I do too!

Love the cuter than heck table runner my mom made, that accidentally coordinates perfectly with the colors of the "ornaments".

Pretty fall wreath.

Copied this idea from the Potterybarn Kids mag.

Those are a few of my favorites from around the house. 

 I've been working on a few fun projects, I have a couple of finishing touches to take care of before I can show you so stay tuned.

♥

Zumba Baby!!

So last night, some of my friends and I decided to go try out the Zumba class.  It was so much fun!!! I haven't moved my body like that in years, who knew you could have so much fun working out! Great environment, great moves, great night out with the girls...I can't wait to go again next week!

My Day

Outside my window...

The sprinklers just turned on and they don't need to be on. Better go shut them off.  Besides that it is a perfect day, temps anywhere in the 70's is ideal for me.

I am thinking...

About my dad.  I love him so much, he is a great guy.  He does alot for us kids, and for a lot of other people too.

I am thankful...

That my car broke down in the parking lot of Minico High School and not on the side of the road.

From the kitchen...

The bananas are patiently waiting to be turned into banana bars with cream cheese frosting. Yum! I will be sure to leave 1/2 unfrosted so that Braiden can have some too!

I am wearing...

 Cut-off sweats. If I am home-I am wearing sweats-I am a bum. The End.

I am creating...

Hmm I'm stumped on this one.  I did see a cute job chart that I want to make though.

I am reading...

Sadly nothing at the moment. I would like to be reading The Hunger Games-I want to see first hand what all the hype is about. I just got home from the library-they didn't have it.  Maybe I 'll see if my MIL will let me borrow her Kindle.

I am hoping...

To someday get some furniture, it pretty much consumes my thoughts, what to get and how to arrange it.

I am hearing...

Joslyn is playing with toys and Hudson is watching Wall-E.

One of my favorite things...

When the boys make Joslyn laugh.

A few plans for the rest of the week...

Braiden has a football game in the morning, I hope they win! Attend our neighbors baptism. Go to church on Sunday.

A picture thought I am sharing...

Babies really shouldn't grow up so fast, it isn't fair to their mommies. 

Did Ya Miss Me?

I thought since I haven't graced this blog with my presence for about oh....4 posts or so (but who's counting)  I would stop in for a visit and let you know what I've been up to.

I've been growing some of these::

Practicing this::

and just being cute! ::

Mission Accomplished!!

♥ Joslyn

Last week it was like Christmas for me when I got to meet up with friends from Omaha for lunch.  I love, love, love these gals, it was so much fun to catch up with them.

On Labor day we did just that...labor...in the yard. One more project off the list. Then we went up to the Lake for a little bit of fun::

After our fun at the lake we hurried home to watch the Boise State game...GO BRONCOS!!!!

Braiden had his first game on Wednesday, GO #71 and Butte Irrigation!!!

I put on my running shoes at the beginning of this week and I haven't taken them off once. meaning we have been busy!! So when my butt finally hits the couch at 10:00 at night, my eyes automatically close. The boys are having so much fun in football so it's worth it!

On another note, Hudson is doing awesome with the potty.  I have to say that potty training him was pretty much a breeze! Yipee!!