Sleepy Girl.....sshhhhhhhh!

I walked in the kitchen and found Allee like this.

ST. PATTIES DAY

I love holidays! (any reason to do something out of the norm) I like dressing my kids for the occasion. Red/pink valentine's shirts on Valentines, Patriotic get up of the 4th of July, etc. -And St. Patricks Day is no exception. We will be eating green food, wearing green clothes, and drinkng something green. My friend gave me THE LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUNS. I thought it was so cute! My kids will love it! Will the Leprechauns be coming to your house???

This St. Patrick's Day, let your child in on a well-guarded secret and start a new family tradition in the process. The fun begins with the legend of the leprechauns and leads to a treasure box filled with goodies and gifts. Here's what to do. On the day before the holiday, read aloud the following tale:

LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUNS
Full of magic and trickery, the leprechauns remain in their hidden world until the night before St. Patrick's Day. On that one night of the year they appear throughout the world to dance and sing and frolic.

Disguising themselves as leaves and grass, and sounding like the wind and the crickets, they come and go unnoticed.

However, it is said that if a decorated treasure box is left empty under the moon, the leprechauns must fill the box with gold or jewels or gifts. But then they will hide the filled box in the most unlikely of places.

If the box is found on St. Patrick's Day, the treasure remains in our world. If not, the leprechauns may retrieve what is rightfully theirs. And though the leprechauns are very clever, it is not impossible to find the treasure because, unknowingly, leprechauns often leave a trail of greenery behind them.

MAKING THE TREASURE BOX
Now, have your child decorate an empty shoe box or tissue box with paints, glitter glue or stickers. If she tries to bargain for a bigger box, explain that leprechauns are tiny and if they can't reach the top of the box, it will remain empty. Just before bed, she should place the finished box on a windowsill where the moon will shine on it.

Once she's sound asleep, the resident leprechauns can fill the box with small treasures, such as foil-covered chocolate coins, costume jewelry or a bag of marbles, and then hide it in a special place. All that's left to do is lay a trail of green leaves or paper shamrocks from the windowsill to the box. An older child may even enjoy the challenge of several trails to follow, some with dead ends (you know, trickery of the leprechauns!).

Is this the style?

K.C. loves his hair in a MOHAWK. He thinks he looks so cool! He begs me every morning to comb his hair in a MOHAWK. The higher the better. I think he is cute no matter how his hair is combed, but he seems to disagree. I picked my battles and this is not one of them:)

I love, love Mexican Food!!

I made these the other night to go along with our fajitas, and YUM!

STRAWBERRY ENCHILADAS
(note: insead of flour tortillas I used the fresh uncooked tortillas and grilled them before I put the filling in them. And... instead of the sauce I just topped the cooked enchilada's with sliced strawberries and sugar, oh and I also put some sliced strawberries in the filling. They were really really good-even my brother liked them and he doesn't like anything!!! Love ya Brax:))

Flour tortillas

FILLING:
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup powdered sugar

STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pureed fresh strawberries
2 cups sliced strawberries

INSTRUCTIONS: To prepare the filling: Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and powdered sugar in the bowl of a mixer; beat until fluffy. Set aside.

To prepare the sauce: Combine the butter, orange juice, sugar, salt and pureed strawberries in a 3-quart saucepan. Add sliced strawberries.

Bake the enchiladas in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the filling is puffed.

Playing in the SNOW

 

We took the kids sledding up by New Harmony. They had a ball! They loved being pulled behind the 4-wheeler on the sled.

Grandpa Bob's Farm

 

We took the kids out to Grandpa Bob's farm to help feed the cows. They even got to ride the horses bareback. They had so much fun.

My Girls

BEFORE....

 

AFTER....

 

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

 

BEWARE!!!

Don't ever let me watch your kids, or let them come play at my house. This is what happens at my house.....

 

They turn into couch potatoes.

P.S. I really don't let them watch T.V. ALL day:)

Beef.... It's whats for dinner!??!!?

What are you all having for Dinner tonight? I need ideas!!! I find myself fixing the same meals over and over. Please let me know your favorite (easy) meal you make for your family. I would love to try them out. Thanks

Tagged!

I've Been Tagged... by one of my favorite cousins.


Two names you go by: 1-Brando 2-MOM
Things you are wearing right now: 1-Mataylee 2-Spit-up
Two things you want or have in a relationship: 1-Trust 2- Good Communication
Two of your favorite things to do: 1- Read 2-Play woth my kids
Two people you last talked to: 1- My husband 2- Malea
Two things you are doing tomorrow: 1- Taking Kace to school 2- I really need to clean out my fridge (we'll see)
Two longest car rides with kids: 1- To California (L.A., San Fran, San Diego) 2- up north
Two favorite holidays (as an adult): 1- Christmas 2- Thanksgiving
Two favorite drinks: 1- water 2-Smoothie of any kind (love "the cure" from Orangepeel and Bubble Tea)
Two things about me you may not have known: 1- I do not like Cheesecake 2- I love a good thrill (roller coasters, bungie jumping, cliff jumping, I would love to sky dive)
Two jobs I have had in my life: 1- Little Caesars 2- Dixie Ambulance Service
Two movies I would watch over and over: 1- I love movies but dont really have a fav.
Two of my favorite foods: 1- MEXICAN, yum! 2-homemade bread of any type... cinnamon rolls, bread sticks etc. (I'm with ya on that one Erin)
Two places I'd rather be right now: 1- On a fun Cruise to somewhere warm with my hubby 2- Disneyworld with my hubby. (Love my kids, but they are not invited)
Two Favorite T.V. shows: 1- LOST (Do you think Charlie is really dead? - Who is in the casket? - Who/what is Jacob? - Who is going to be wondering where Kate is?) Wow can you say obsession? 2- CSI

I Tag: Malea, Annie, Kena, Cari

Rah! Rah! Rah!

Kell did the Dixie High Cheer Clinic this past week. She had so much fun with Maesi & Carly. They performed at the Dixie basketball game on Friday, It was soooo cute! She has decided that she wants to be a cheer leader when she grows up-oh, and a cooker:)

 

Carly, Allee, Maeis, Mckell & My brothers cute girlfriend Abby - Thanks Abby, the girls had so much fun, and you are so cute with them.

 

Mckell, Maesi & Allee

 

Carly, Abby, Brax, Maesi & Mckell (She was so happy to be in another picture.)

Happy Birthday!

Today is my dads birthday. My dad is the most generous, kind, fun loving, and awesome man I know. He is always up for a good adventure. Whether it is snowmobilling; 4-wheelering; camping; hunting; or his new love, riding his Harley. He always makes the most of any situation. In fact for the first couple of years me and Kevin were married I would worry when they were together. They had quite a few near death experiences together because of the stupid stuff they would do:)
Not only is he the best dad in the world he is also the best grandpa in the world-or mabey even universe(seriously)!!! All of the grandkids adore him. He is always having then over for sleepovers, going to movies, taking them for treats, playing cards, putting puzzles together, wrestling, reading stories, whatever he can do to make them smile. He will watch my kids for me at any given moment, and not because I asked him to, but because HE WANTS TO. Dad you is the best. We love you! xoxoxo

I'm a big girl now!!!

Wahoo- Allee is finally Potty Trained. She still has an accident every once in a while, but for the most part she is doing really good.

9th Anniversary

We met in Middle School when we moved 3 houses down from his family. We were friends all throughout middle school and high school. We started dating our Junior Year. We were married January 16th 1999. And as they say, the rest in history. We have had an enjoyable nine years together, and have made tons of memories. Some that stick out in my mind: Snowmobilling in Yellowstone; Building our first house; Parasailing in Puerta Vallarta (Kevin missing his flight home from Mexico); golf ball diving; lots and lots of camping trips; playing Canasta; midnight sledding at the cabin; shooting my first elk, turkey, and deer; going on Cruises together; Giving birth to our four kids; taking the kids to Disneyland; and many many more! I love ya babe, and look forward to many many many more!!!

Tay's Blessing

 

We had Tay's baby blessing last night at our house. She cried through most of it, but it was still really nice. Thanks to everyone who came.

Mataylee 3 months

 

I cant believe she is already 3 months. (well actually 3 1/2) I think I said that when she was 2 months too, but wow time flies. Isn't she Beautiful!!! Thanks Malea.

K.C.

 

I finally had Malea take K.C.'s six year pictures (only 3 months late:)) They turned out so cute. Isn't he handsome!!

1...2...3...FINGERS

 

Tay is a major finger sucker. She always has her three fingers in her mouth. It is so cute.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

We spent New Years Eve at Brandon & Malea's with a bunch of friends. We ate, played Guitar Hero, ate, played Wii, ate, and then ate some more. It was alot of fun, and the kids had a ball.

Hope 2008 is your best year yet!!!