Kite Flying

Yeah, I know-where have I been...blah...blah...blah.... I just haven't felt up to it-haven't had my heart in it. Enjoyed a little pity party but....I'm back. Up and going. Ready to share, inspire, entertain...whatever you are seeking, I am up for the challenge.
I thought I would share some of my favorite blogs with you. I could use a blog roll but I'm not one for doing things the normal way. I will try to categorize these beauties that I check daily. They inspire me, teach me, help me organize, help me decide what I am going to cook for supper, save me $$$, and most importantly help me keep up with long distance friends:) Here goes:

Missionary Heroes
www.michawn.blogspot.com
www.nevinurey.com
kissesfromkatie.blogspot.com
vankampens.blogspot.com
psalm45one.blogspot.com

Inspiring Blogs
aplacecalledsimplicity.blogspot.com
lysaterkeurst.com

Food Blogs
thepioneerwoman.com/cooking
foodformyfamily.com
www.picky-palate.com
www.blog.superhealthykids.com


Coupons & Deals
www.dealseekingmom.com
bargainbrianna.com
www.couponcravings.com

Hope that you enjoy these as much as I do!!

Goings On

What's going on around here?????

prefixes and suffixes
cursive writing
ham and sweet potatoes
a weekend garage sale
care and share
friends for supper
a dsi in the washing machine
a car in the body shop


So that doesn't leave much time to blog! Promise I will try again soon!

Homeschooling, Birthdays, New Baby & More

We have been pretty busy around here. Homeschooling is still going good. We get more done on some days than others. I guess regular school is like that too (just without the Mama guilt). The boys are doing well in their studies. Lauren is so eager to learn and she gets tired of waiting her turn!
Ethan and I have both celebrated another birthday. He is nine and me...well...I won't tell. We did have special birthdays though complete with special family celebrations.
















I have a brand new neice!!!! Sara Beth was born a couple of weeks ago. She was 8lbs and 9oz! I am so proud!!! We hate that she lives a couple of hours away and we can't kiss on her as much as we want to!











We had a wonderful few days of autumn weather but now it is 90F again this weekend:( Still we are enjoying this season of football, pumpkins, and getting ready for hunting season (at least the boys are). We had our first weiner roast of the season last week (before the burn ban) and the kids loved it. I love it too. Nothing is easier for supper than that and everyone is happy! Thad and I had our first date since he has been home. We ate at our favorite place and then went to Target. You know you're old when your date nite looks like that. We had a relaxing evening and enjoyed it.

More to Come!!!

Disney Family Pics

Lauren's favorite Prince and Princess: Aladdin & Jasmine















Time out for some lovin'

















Me & Lauren in the Nemo Ride




















One of the kid's favorite things- digging for fossils at Animal Kingdom!!

















Aaron enjoying his root beer float!

Got an idea???

















How about now??


















This princess has been asking to go here since she was two!!
(Can you believe I couldn't turn these around?)




















MY GANG!

(Just tilt your head a little to the left....more....now- see what a good pic!)

















Brotherly Love! (I love this picture)

Nothing is better than getting away when you need to just GET AWAY!!! We have some sweet friends that let all six of us crash at their house. They live just five or ten minutes away from this:




















The kids love the beach. Everyone is happy doing their own thing! Aaron was having a blast building this and not too bothered by the hurricane that was making the waves almost five feet tall.





























Teamwork!






















Daddy burying Lauren's feet while she holds on to his hat.






We had such a nice time relaxing and visiting. They also live close to somewhere else. More pictures on that next.....