Tidy Tuesday--Laundry

Laundry Rule #1---NO clean laundry may enter your bedroom unless it is folded and put away. This will cut down on the piles of laundry covering every available space in your bedroom!
Laundry Rule #2---Get a hamper in your bedroom and immediately put dirty clothes where they belong.


I don't know about you guys but this tip could not come at a more opportune time for me as my bed is piled high with clean clothes! I hate laundry, I mean passionately HATE it. I generally try to avoid it until my husband tells me he needs clean underwear. This is why I chose not to cloth diaper, my "Just Say 'NO'!" to more laundry philosophy. But, tonight while I watch Big Brother 11 (please evict Michelle, Kevin...seriously!) I am going to fold and put away laundry!

Happy Cleaning!!
And GO JORDAN!!!!
Mel

Manic Monday...on Tuesday

So, I'm already off to a poor start on my daily themed blogs! But I have a very good excuse this time, yesterday was a holiday and Cory was home. When he's home all schedules break down and we fly by the seat of our pants, not good for someone who does not function without at least some order but we survived. And as a result you get TWO new blogs to read today. I don't want to get too far behind!


Our weekend wasn't fun. Just a soccer game on Saturday and Cory power washed the driveway but you don't want to see or hear about that so I decided to steal my little sister's weekend and post about that instead. Thanks, Britt, for leading an occasionally exciting life! ;)

Saturday was the first Arkansas Razorback football game of the season. The game was at 6 pm and the family started tailgating around 9:30 am. These are good times and it is on these occasions that I ache to live closer to home, but only a little! I'll let the pics speak for themselves and leave you with one last thing...

WOOOOOOO PIG SOOIE!!!!!

Finally Friday

What a week we had! Katherine had a great first week of school and I could not be a prouder Mama! My house looks like a bomb exploded so I'll be busy the rest of the day cleaning and doing laundry so I don't have to worry about my trashed house this weekend. Katherine has her 2nd soccer game tomorrow. I think I'm becoming a better "Soccer Mom" too. I wasn't sure I was cut out to be a sports mom but I think I'm going to like it!

I realize I've been a bad blogger so I decided today that instead of trying to come up with updates everyday to post I'm going to have a different theme for each day of the week. So now I won't just stare at a blank screen and have a panic attack wondering what to write! If I have family updates then they will be a seperate post. So now my 2 loyal readers will have something new to read everyday! ;) This is still going to be a blog to keep our family and friends updated on us and the girls too so expect to see lots of pics of my wacky children!

Manic Monday-Weekend Wrap up and Weekly Overview
Tidy Tuesday-Cleaning Tips/Organizational Tips (This is more for me than for anyone else! If I'm not organized I get overwhelmed and can't function so hopefully this will help!)
Way-Back Wednesday-Old pics of me/Cory/the girls--This should be fun for kids of all ages!
Thursday Treats-New recipes I've tried...especially SWEET treats! I love to bake and this will give me an excuse to do so.
Finally Friday-Weekly updates, pics of the girls, pics of the girls' projects (especially Katherine's school work)

I'm looking forward to being a better blogger! And please leave comments, I feel like a loser when I don't get comments! :)

Katherine's 1st Day of Preschool

Katherine started Tuesday/Thursday School today. She was excited. When we got there she gave me a hug and kiss and that was it. I'm not even sure she knew-or cared-that we were gone! The first thing she said to me when she got in the van this afternoon was "I can't wait until Thursday." So, she had a great day!

Kaydence started out ok. She wanted to take her 'packpack' too but then wouldn't tell Katherine bye. When we got home she was kind of mopey and pouty. When I asked her what was wrong she would say " I miss my Katherine." (All together...Awwwwwwww!) It was pitiful. She didn't even eat her lunch. Poor thing. I think she'll get used to it and eventually will be glad to see Katherine go! Once she realizes that when Bridget naps she gets Mommy to herself she'll LOVE it!

Bridget was great today. We dropped Katherine off and went to Publix where Kay and Bee were both GREAT! When we got home Bridget went straight to bed and slept until 12:30. By the time she ate lunch it was nearly time to go get Katherine.

Overall, I had a pretty good day. I miss my big girl but it was a lot quieter around here without her making Kaydence scream all day! Yay for Tuesday/Thursday School---Bring on Kindergarten!! ;)

Updates---Finally

We've had a great summer. Just a quick catch up post and then I'll do my best to be a better blogger!

*Trip to Arkansas in June for a family reunion and my 10 year high school reunion! Good Times...

*4th of July weekend we attended the Hall Family Reunion in Kansas City. The girls finally got to meet their Grandpa Gerald (Cory's Dad) and Great-Grandpa Roy and tons of other relatives Cory hadn't seen in 20+ years.

*On our way to Kansas City we stayed over in St Louis and went to the Arch. Katherine was FREAKED out, especially in the elevator. Kaydence was a little hesitant to look out the windows but Bridget screamed when we tried to take her away from the windows! LOL She was mesmerized at the views apparently.

*We finally took Kaydence's pacifier away at the end of July. She cried the first couple of days but she's fine now. The Paci Fairy came and took all her pacies and left her the biggest monkey I've ever seen and some sidewalk chalk.

*We bought Katherine and Kaydence bunk beds and they love 'em!

*Katherine started fall soccer with One Goal Sports. She had her first game August 29th and she was too cute! She just needs to stop trying to touch the ball with her hands.

*Katherine is starting preschool tomorrow! She is so excited. She already has her lunches planned for the week.

*Bridget is my bravest child! She is definitely into more stuff than her sisters ever were, of course THEY are the ones teaching her all of their tricks (good and bad). She flung herself out of the crib the other night and was trying to climb to the top bunk with Katherine. I don't know what to do with her!


I think that's it for now. I promise to try and update more often than every 4 months. Scouts Honor!

Mothers Day Weekend & Other Updates

***THIS POST WAS SUPPOSE TO SHOW UP A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND DIDN'T. SORRY! And I'm not sure why that pic refuses to rotate but I've tried several times and it won't save it...I think its time for a new computer!!***

We had a fabulous weekend. First, Friday night we got a sitter (so glad we bought this house...the sitter lives right next door!!) and we had dinner and did some shopping without the girls! Its amazing how relaxing going out to eat can be when you don't have 3 little ones tugging at you. Plus, we got to eat our dinner while it was still HOT!!

Saturday I made a Nutter Butter Banana Pudding-FROM SCRATCH-for Cory's work cookout. We feel really blessed to be part of this company. They take great care of their employees and their families!

Sunday we missed church because we over-slept. Kaydence got in bed with me around 1 am and I got no sleep because she likes to dig herself into your back and its extremely uncomfortable. But it turned into a pretty awesome day. We had lunch and then Cory and the girls took me shopping--for MYSELF! I rarely get to do that so it was a real treat. Plus, the girls were amazingly good until right before we were ready to head home. I got a couple of new outfits and some SHOES (big surprise there, right?)!

Yesterday we registered Katherine for preschool! She is so excited and wanted to stay right then. I can't believe my girl is ready for preschool already. Just one more short year and she'll be registering for Kindergarten.

Now some pics---then I really have to get some laundry done (The bane of my existence, I tell ya!)

My Growing Babies

Bridget's 1st Birthday was Friday (the 17th)and we had a ladybug cake! She promptly knocked her cake in the floor (carpet of course). She's a mess but we love her! I can't believe how fast this year flew by! She is already walking and trying so hard to talk. The doorbell rang the other day and I swear she said "who is it?"! She is very laid back and mellow and likes to watch her big sisters play. But she'll also get into everything so we have to keep a sharp eye on her.

Bridget went to the doctor on Monday (the 20th) and she weighs 19 lbs 5.9 oz and is 28.25 inches tall. She is almost back on her growth curve after falling way off just 6 months ago. She had to get 4 shots but, as always, she was back to her smiley self within seconds. She's my little ray of sunshine!

Kaydence had her 2 year check up Wednesday,the 22nd (yes, 2 months late!). She weighs 28.2 lbs and is 35.25 inches tall. Apparently she's tall and skinny compared to other kids her age. She had to have 2 shots and have her hemoglobin (sp?)and lead checked. She went around the rest of the day saying "I got shot." LOL She is talking nonstop these days and has a huge vocabulary but we are a little concerned about her articulation so she's having her speech evaluated.

Kaydence is our little monkey. She loves to climb and run and jump. Her favorite 'indoor' activity is coloring--on my walls and doors! No more unsupervised coloring--Mommy now knows better!

Katherine is doing great. She's going to start a pre-K/Mothers Day Out in the fall. She so excited about going to school!

The new house is great. I'll post pics soon. We are almost completely unpacked and settled--can you believe it?!

Cory and I are doing well. He's still working at a job site in Winchester and I think he's enjoyed it. Mary Kay is going great too. I've had a few set-backs and some hurdles but overall it has been an amazing experience.

I'm really trying to be a better blogger! I think I still have some work to do!

LOVES!!