Okay, it's not fun anymore!

We are off again for snow. With so many days left in February, it's a little bit of a bummer to think we might actually go as long as June! I don't think I've ever gone to school in June as a teacher. So, we are off, and enjoying our day together, but it's not the same. ;)

Today I cleaned the kitchen and am working on some 'must do' things..instead of the carefree scrapbooking type things I did last week. Although my couch and t.v. keep calling my name. The whole kitchen thing too a while..why is it that everything lands on those counters? We remodeled years ago to get a lot more counter space, and now they are just clutter collectors! Where does your family land stuff..where is your launching pad for the morning? I'm looking for ideas, so feel free to leave what you do in the comments section so I can find a solution to this kitchen chaos. It looks so nice when it's all cleaned up! :)

One thing I may get to today is to start preparing for a cool scrapbook class I am getting ready to start on Feb. 12th. It is by Big Picture Scrapbooking, and it is called Library of Memories. If you are a scrapper you have to read Stacey's books. She has great ideas to get yourself organized and moving through your memories without the pressure! Yahoo to that..scrapping for the joy of sharing memories instead of the pressure of 'catching up'. Which, if you have not figured it out yet, it is impossible to 'catch up' unless you have no children and start your future kids' books right now! lol Anyway, this class will be super fun and just for me and my art...woooo hooo! I'm also taking a continuing ed class for work, but notice no 'yahoo' or 'wooo hooos' for that one. :P

Ever made english muffin pizzas? They are super simple: muffins, sauce, cheese. The boys love them...it's funny to hear them cheer about something so simple, but it also makes me smile to do something they like so much.

Hope you are spending your day doing at least a few things that make you cheer because you enjoy them so much! Thanks for checking in at my blog!

Some mind wanderings...

Our 4th snow day...we will be in school FOREVER! lol

I haven't checked it out yet, but heard today about www.savethechildren.org where you can buy valentines for your kiddos based on favorite children's books. The cards are really cute (saw them on t.v.) and are 28 for $25. All proceeds go to children in the U.S. who are in need and homeless. Sounds cool and the cards really are adorable!

We went to see Mall Cop today...very "silly" funny...the kids and us adults laughed a lot...he is hilarious so it was goofy and fun.

We also went bowling before the movie and I have one thing to say...I like Wii bowling better (because I am *much* better at it on the Wii). :)

Someone plowed our driveway today, and for that I am grateful...don't know who, but they are a snow angel for sure. :)

Finally, I have friends who are in Vegas without me AGAIN...and it makes me think I need new friends! lol j/k What I need to do is change my cell number so they stop texting me to tell me about it. ;)

Enjoy your weekend and thanks for visiting my blog! :0)

Another snow day!

We are home again today...and I'm loving it! I am getting so many fun projects finished and that is good. :) I am ready to go back to school though, because if we have any more snow days that will take us into a new week at the end-of-the-year and that would not be as fun. Oh well, we can't change it so might as well enjoy it!

I finished DS2's baby book and did some cleaning out of supplies/reorganizing. The baby book is absolutely adorable...can't believe how fast they grow. Now, I'm ready to start DS3's. I will begin sorting through the pics in front of the fire as soon as I am finished here.

Last night I made this chore chart thing-a-ma-jig and wanted to share it, so I loaded the video below. If you want to see the list of notes that I used in these chore pockets, just let me know and I will send those to you. I also have chore charts for school and for summer that I have shared with some friends before....if you would like to see any of those, just let me know too. You don't have to have a Cricut to make this and you can use anything...cut envelopes in half and use those, put all the slips in a container and choose one each day, or whatever works to get the kids helping. I find that when the kids help we have a much nicer and calmer home, and we all get to spend time doing the things we love to do. Kids of any age can and should be helping out in the home...my boys have had some kind of responsibility in the house since they were old enough to make their own messes. There is nothing that says the Mom has to take care of everything in the home, and most of all I know that I am teaching my boys habits that will be best for them as they get older. Also, their wives will thank me one day! ;)

I have changed my profile pic to the left to show "our" squirrel...I was lucky enough to get a shot of him and what looks like his mohawk today! lol All this land and we never saw any squirrels for years...now this guy has been around for about a year (maybe a little more), and it's such fun to watch him. Well, time to get started on more projects...enjoy your day and thanks for visiting my blog!

Snow Day 2

It's another snow day for us. The snow from yesterday was replaced by sleet overnight, and since early this morning there have now been big, fluffy snowflakes falling. It is so beautiful if you don't have to drive in it. And...since I don't have to go anywhere I am going to spend some time throwing random thoughts your way here at my blog. Lucky you! :)

I actually accomplished a few things I wanted to do yesterday...and am very excited to only have about 3 pages left on DS2's baby book. I am up and dressed today..no sweatpants, lol...so all the guys keep asking me where I'm going (smarty pants boys!). I am craving an iced coffee like crazy...the only bad part about being snowed in...I am thinking I might actually have to invest in a little coffee maker one day. I wonder if they make one that makes iced coffee, OR...hey, maybe I could use my Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker...hmmmm..have to think about that one. Makes me smile just thinking it might work!

Oh, and here's a really great video to check out at BigMama's blog. It's on tying scarves. You see I am actually wearing a scarf with my completed outfit today and that's what is probably throwing the guys for a loop. I never wear them but my girlfriend makes them and I have several, so I really need to get with it and start wearing them. Anyway, I was telling another friend at school about this video on scarf tying and I'm going to share it right here: http://thebigmamablog.com/index.php/page/2/. Check it out and learn new ways to tie your scarf to look really cool or be really warm! lol There is also a video at Angie's Bring the Rain blog: http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/. Angie has declared this the year of the scarf, so that's how this all started. So, get something warm to drink, grab a scarf, go watch the videos and tie one on! lolol

Sorry I could not get the links to work for those two sites...I am going to work on figuring that out today...maybe. If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong, please let me know.

Enjoy the pictures of the beautiful snow fall out here and stay warm!

New Year...flying by!

I can't believe, well okay I really can believe, I haven't posted since the new year. I have thought about it many times, but didn't find the time. Today is a snow day, so today is the day! Happy Belated New Year to anyone who might actually be reading this blog. :)

Busy here as usual, but a snow day always makes us slow down, stay home, and spend great time at home. I truly am a 'homebody' at heart...I love being home...all my favorite people are here and all our favorite things!

Spent the morning rolling coins..that change really adds up! $89 to take to the bank and put in our vacation fund (another thing I love and it does not involve being home, but I always love coming back too!). Also had a great time laughing as I watched the boys play in the snow. More snow and ice is expected throughout the afternoon and into tomorrow, so looks good for another snow day! Yeah!

Things I want to do today:

1. Visit all my favorite blogs & scrapbook.com
2. Scrapbook!!!!! I want to finish DS2's baby book, and start DS3's.
3. Update blog and add a new picture.
4. Whatever my little heart desires! :)

I hope you are having a wonderful day and doing the things that you love in the place you love to do them...today and everyday!