Sick Day

Today was an up early and go to church day. I was up, most of us were up, all but Paris. Sweet girl has been feeling a little ill for the past few days so we stayed home and hung out watching TV. I only wish I knew ahead of time so I could have slept in. Feel better soon my sweet!  

  

Fishy

My daughter has been asking for a year for us to buy her a fish. We originally told her to keep her room clean for three weeks and we would talk about it. A year later and she still doesn't have a fish. We told her a few days ago that if she now keeps her room clean we will get her a fish. Sigh, it looks like she might get that fish after all. Motivation!!
I'm a little intimidated to have a fish. I think I'm afraid for it to die and her heart breaking over it. I had a gold fish when I was a kid and it died right away. (They don't like Kool-Aid in their bowl, just so you know) I guess I'll make sure she doesn't put sugary powder in for it to drink and maybe it will last more then a day.
Now here I am trying to figure out which fish (cold water, tropical, salt water...) and tank is best for her, me and the wallet. I didn't realize all the stuff that is needed up front.
Also, do we get one fish, many fish, different kinds of fish... someone. please. help.
"What's the big deal, it's just a fish" but it's not a fish, it's her heart, her desire, her motivation, her reward. This fish has become a big deal, it needs to be good.

Our day at the Ren Fest 2/2011

 

We were a sight! Both of us were pretty sick today. I was dealing with vertigo and hubby was queasy and had a headache. He was fine half way through.

 

These two crazy kids!

Amelia at Ren Fest and all she wanted to do was play in the dirt!!

They look like they're ready for some fun.

Instructions before getting on the ride.

Malachi and Zion, they get really silly whenever I try to take their picture. I have fewer of them then anyone else because they get so goofy and every picture has to be an action shot. Either Zion is pretending to rip Malachi's face off or Malachi is trying to jump on Zion. Out of 65 pictures I did take of them tonight these ones are the only ones I feel comfortable enough with to be seen. They Kinda remind me of two little puppies that can't stop playing. LOL!

I can not even believe this worked! I shot this picture as fast as I could because all the kids were getting out of control!!! I didn't even care how this one turned out, I don't even think I got the camera fully to my eye, I just shot and said I was done. Sigh. I love those crazy kids!

Jakey and Daddy thumb wrestling. I wonder who won?

Today I'm having lunch with Paris. The boys are outside playing so we are taking advantage of the time. We are watching Ella Enchanted, Paris' favorite movie.

Lunch today is cottage cheese and salsa. LOVE IT!!! It's super simple and so good. All I put in my salsa is:

tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice and salt.

First take out all the seeds from the tomatoes and throw them into a food processor with all the other ingredients. Process until chunky. I like to make a big container so I have enough for more then one day.

Celebrating Valentine's Day Everyday

I like to find little simple things to do through out the day to capture moments to treasure. Today made lunch for two and put it on one plate encouraging hubby to take a lunch break with me :o) He did and we were able to spend 10 minutes with no computer, texting or phone calls. Just him and just me, spending time like we were meant to be (sorry, that was so cheesy)  Everything was the same kind of stuff I made for dinner the other night so all I had to do was plate it.

 We didn't need a sitter and we didn't need to go anywhere. Just a simple plate with simple food and I simply asked "would you like to have lunch with me?" With no flowers, no chocolates and no big expressions of love he simply said, "yes." That was love enough for me.

I think I scored big at Goodwill yesterday.
First of all, since going through the Dave Ramsey FPU I have only shopped with cash so everything is a well thought out purchase.

 

I bought these beautiful cut glass cups, six, for $3. I think I "need" to get atleast six more because my best freind's family and my family together total 12 people! (Paris helped me set the table with homemade napkins to make the picture pretty :o)  

I also picked up this small crockpot for $6. Mine broke, the insert cracked and I had juices flowing all over the counter. Now I have two small crockpots instead of one large and one small. So far I'm happy with it.

I have been looking for an affordable RED bag for some time now. I found this Kenneth Cole bag, $6. I also bought five pairs of jeans and a pair of shorts (kids are grownig fast!) I think my total was around $35!! At Wal-Mart the jeans alone would cost $50 and all that money I saved gives me a reason to carry this pretty new bag.