A Hairy Situation

Matthew had a haircut tonight. Brandon got out his trimmers and 20 minutes later here we are! We are really looking like a big boy...


We discovered the wildlife preserve a few miles away. They have free range buffalo. They are quite impressive...and big!


Grandma G. made the kids aprons. They are adorable and come in handy when the kids help me bake. They love to help and are quite handy to have around!

Matthew even gets in on the action these days. He has an apron as well...

I must be at a loss for words today. I think we are all tired from the big weekend!

Livin' Life

That's what we have been up to...livin' life. Sorry about the no pictures. I am being too lazy to haul myself up the stairs to get the camera...I will try to post those later!

I have been accused of false advertising! The Daily Read she says - HA! More like the Monthly Read! Sorry we have been busy...here is just a taste:

• Last night Aunt Betsy, Uncle Mark and cutie patooties Jacob and Ryan came over for a bonfire. We had a fabulous time! The kids and Mark stayed in the tent, the rest of us opted for a bed which was conveniently located 50 feet away! We had a beverage and roasted hot dogs and marshmellows. Mmmm...perfectly browned!
• This morning due to the festivities of the previous night, Matthew, Brandon and I all took a nap at 9 am this morning. The girls vegged out with a little Animal Planet - Em's favorite station these days!
• 4 days and counting of school are left. The girls are super excited! We have been busy with wrapping up the year. I am not done til the 10th but things are slowing down considerably. Here comes 2nd grade and Kindergarten!
• Yard work...I don't believe the previous owners believed in weed control. I have spent hours weeding! Brandon and Emma helped with the garden this week...thank goodness for a tiller!
• After hours of standing on my head weeding, I got a little bit of vertigo and fell over...literally. I stood up from picking a weed and over I went...I provided the good laugh of the week! I'm always good for an embarrassing moment!
• Grandpa and Grandma R. stopped by with Great Grandma R. today. It was great to see her! Pretty spry for almost 92!
• Tomorrow is Jacob's 4th birthday party! We are going to party some more!

Signing off...

A Perfect Day

Happy Mother's Day everyone! We have had a great weekend here. Quiet, unscheduled, perfect. A quiet weekend is a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of a normal week. We have even taken the summer off of t-ball. I keep hearing parents complain about 2-3 games per week. I think we made the right decision! This spring has been super busy with the move. We have been working hard on getting the landscaping cleaned up. I must say it is looking good!

The front of the house. The hostas are gorgeous. I just hope they stay that way following the frost we had last night. I covered up the annuals but decided the perennials had to fend for themselves!

The view from the front step. The flower bed on the right was an big fat weed patch. Brandon went to work with his tiller and it is looking great. A little preen and we are set!

The flower bed next to the garage.

Anyone know what these beauties are called? I was thinking they were bleeding hearts but someone told me they are only red...any ideas?

The view off of the deck.

Makes me smile!

Happy Mother's Day!