The Pops R Done

Well, I had Seiler dip the Marshmallow Pops for His Class on Tuesday, while Ryann was at her Dance lesson. He Had so much fun, and proud of himself for accomplishing this task. Ryann dipped her Marshmallow Pops yesturday before she went to Basketball practice. Making sure they were all different.


So the Pops are done. As for the lesson, I will just have to give it during our 12 hour trip to New Orleans on Saturday. Yay.

What happened to FHE?

Yesturday after work, I prepared a "Love At Home" lesson thanks to the girls at FHE Ideas. I was excited for this lesson : being so close to Valentines and all. We were gonna make Chocolate covered Marshmallows on sticks, for my kids to give away at their Valentine's Day Party at school. I bought Marshmallows, sticks, borrowed Melting Chocolate from my sister, went through all my sprinkles, and poured each different (red, pink, white, V-day holiday)kind into a cupcake paper (for easy clean up) and set it aside. I made Beef Stew from Scratch. Smelled it cook for two and a half hours. And then NOTHING.






We did NOTHING.

I was hoping to do it tonight, but:
Tuesday is Basketball practice for one, and I have Releif Society tonight.
Wednesday is Basketball practice for another
Thursday one has piano,
Friday is Valentine's Party Day at school, so that's too late.




thank you theidearoom for the pic.

I had just read the following on my friends Blog. "The joys of boys" and tears were brought to my eyes. Thank you Yvonne, I was not able to make it to that game to cheer the boys on in their first game, and am glad that it has been documented for me to enjoy. ( it feels good to know that someone is praying for Us. It always helps:))


Coaching Moment

After Thomas' first basket ball game, with Dad as assistant coach, Daddy asked Tommy what his favorite part of the game was.

Tommy: Three things. First, we WON!!!!!
Second, I ran back fast on "D".
Third, Seiler made THREE hoops!
(His friend, Seiler, hasn't been able to quite get the ball as high as the hoop yet.)

Daddy: Oh, yeah! He did make a hoop, didn't he?

Tommy: Yeah! THREE! One was when we were practicing. Two and three were when we were playing.

Daddy: That's so cool! Wow, Tommy.

Tommy: Do you know why he made hoops today, Daddy?

Daddy: No. Why?

Tommy: Because I prayed for him.


Melt my heart.
A true coaching moment you hope and work and pray for.


Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

I hope you don't mind that I copied it, I just look up to you and the way you are raising your boys. Luv ya- help me- call me- we need to get together- :D

Happy February Everybody ;)

It has been sooooooooooooooo Long.

I apologise for not updating, but a few weeks/almost a few months a go, I had been blog hopping and found some neat ones. Looking at new blogs everyday, searching for inspiration of any kind. Sewing, Quilting, Cooking, Cleaning, Dieting, Exercising, Mothering, Being Spiritually uplifted. . . . . and I found it.

Now for the DOING it- I, with the help of my oh so smart/always thinking of the best way/talented sister Danielle, I have made a quilt top. Go me! I'm not going to show it to you until it is done. Mostly because I still haven't mastered the whole Posting up pics on this blog, and a little bit, because I have not cleaned the room that it is going in yet. :)


I have also made a rag quilt for Seiler's room, made throw pillow covers for all the pillows on my couches up stairs- For the V-Day Holiday. Along with table runners for the kitchen and top of the piano. Go me!


I have printed off many healthy and delicious looking dinner ideas, and successfully stocked my fridge, and (if you can call it a) pantry with all of these ingredients... Go me! Now for the cooking part.

I have continued on my weight loss journey. Loosing ten more pounds since Christmas. Go Me! You can't tell though. My mom says she can, but that's what mothers are for - to tell you that which you want and/or need to hear. ;) thanks mom.

I have a new calling as a primary teacher. I haven't taught a class in like four years. Preparing for this each week along with the prayer challenge that our Awesome home teacher has set for us is totally helping with the Spiritual Inspiration that I needed.

So if I could just get to that Mountain of laundry on my couch, and scour the bathrooms, I would get the cleaning inspiration - on a side note, With all the great things that distilled Vinegar does for cleaning all the things around us, have you ever heard about using it in your hair? I read about it, I think on The Pioneer Woman Cooks, but I can't remember. What do you think? I don't know if I want to smell like a Pickle.

As Far as the mothering goes. I want to be more hands on. . . . but I tell myself I can't, because I am not home with them all day. However, I do get off work when they get off school. So? What's wrong with me? How can I improve? Life is so busy with Soccer/Basketball, FHE, Activity Day Girls, Piano, Date night(yeah right), home work, and sleepovers. There just always seems to be a project to get done. Without my kids cooking with me in the kitchen, how do I get more Quality time with them? Any suggestions? I need them.

I am so proud. . . . .

You know you've done something right, when your kids say or do something to let you know they heard what you have taught them. This monday, at FHE I taught the Christmas lesson, trying to explain to my kids what Christmas is all about( not getting what you want, presents). I main focus was on "What can we give to/do for Others?" I mentioned: Heavenly Father gave us His son, Christ gave his life, The Three Wise Men gave their most precious gifts to baby Jesus, which is what we are representing when we give presents to each other at Christmas time. Fast forward a few days: We see a young boy walk to and from school everyday, sometimes he walks home with us and then continues on to his house. I noticed him walking home too many times in the freezing cold, without a coat.

I asked my kids, "where is his coat?"

Ryann said "He doesn't have one!"

Seiler said "We should give him one of ours",

a tear came to my eye, "we don't have one that would fit him."

ryann,"Let's go buy him one",

Seiler "yeah, let's go buy him one"

So that is what we did last night. Together we got ready for school fast. We don't know where he lives, or his last name, but we took that coat into the office at school and told the Secretary about this boy. She knew exactly who I had been talking about. . . . .If she knew he didnt have a coat, nevermind. I'm am just greatful that MY kids have found the true meaning of Christmas.

Hope that little boy has a Warm and Merry Christmas.

UTAH

My momma paid for all her daughters and their children to spend the week in Utah together, before Christmas. Besides all the "Family Drama" that occurs, We all had a fabulous time. Catching up with cousins, and old friends, visiting with grandma was so much fun. We should make this a annual thing ;D. The temperature was much colder there than in the Ozarks, and it Snowed every morning. It was beautiful. I even awoke my kids early a few times and let them go outside to try to catch snowflakes on their tongues. It's much harder than I remember. I am so greatful I could take my kids to Temple square once more. Seiler can never remember Angel Moroni's name, but he always loves to see "that gold guy up there". . . . .There is always something to teach, I guess. . . The Temple was Magnificent. Lights everywhere. It was awesome. Thanks Mom.