Any takers?

Any takers? I haven't gone in a few years, and I would really like to go this year! The weather is great, of course it's fall so all the leaves are changing, the Indian Fry bread is to die for, the crafts are one of a kind, the live music goes all day and if you're into cars they always have a huge turnout! It's September 23 and 24th so hopefully we will be done with Blues, Bikes and BBQ!

http://pinetoplakesidechamber.com/festivals/fall.htm

Already a gentleman!

So my son is learning how to be a gentleman, now I know this takes years to grasp but we've started to teach him how to be sweet to girls. The first trick may come back to haunt us but I'm telling you it's so darn cute...If you ask Noah to be a gentleman he will walk up to you, grab your hand and kiss it! So now his newest trick is to pick flowers and give them away, what a sweetie!

It's a.....?????

So what do you think, boy or girl? Well you'll just have to wait three more weeks with me! If you are thinking like my Mother-in-law, you don't need the results in three weeks because you already know it's a girl. And if you are anything like my Aunt Tammy, you already know it's a girl because of the necklace trick??? We'll see if she is right, supposedly I'm going to have four kids, boy...girl...boy...girl? I personally would like to think it's a girl, however I'll be extremely happy either way!

Camping

We're back...rested, relaxed and we thought we were cooled off! Our camping trip was great, it was so beautiful up there! We camped at Big Bear lake, right by the lake and a waterfall. We saw wild horses and cows, blue jays, bald eagles, a few creepy bugs and of course those ever so cute chipmunks! We celebrated my Mom's 46th birthday, played games and experienced what it was like to live in the luxury of a motor home!

Mom Jeans

Thanks to Betsy, you all can see what I meant by "Mom Jeans"!

http://www.hedonistica.com/yt.php?path=http://www.youtube.com/v/T3rA2jOGhGw

Want to coyor Mommy...yeah O.K.!

I forgot to mention in between all of my cleaning and organizing I've been taking breaks throughout the day to color, or should I say but the caps back on the markers. This has become one of his favorite things to do! We sit in the same chairs, his facing the TV. so he can see himself, while he proceeds to tell me what each color is, which he knows! We are now learning dark and light colors, something to mix up the routine! So in the midst of coloring, most times having something more important to do, I'm reminded that this is what is MOST important! To love and spend quality time with my son, to teach him and guide him as best I know how, to nurture and show mercy to the best of my ability. Knowing that someday my son will live up to and exceed his potential and God given gifts. Sometimes we need these little breaks to clear our mind and to refocus on what's most important. So if you don't have kids and you work all day, I encourage you to take a break and doodle, you never know what will happen! Let's just hope you don't get fired! :)

Just a side note:
As I've been reading this book, Captivating, the word mercy had come up alot. So I looked it up in the dictionary and as I read the description it brought out a whole new meaning to this word.

Mercy: Compassionate treatment of those under one's power, a disposition to be kind and forgiving and a blessing.

Clean Sweep

Not much new and exciting here but I thought I'd fill you in on what I've been doing the last few days...you would think it's spring time???

-Cleaned out my closet which was 3 trash bags full.
-Organized my close where maternity wear now has it's own section, I might be over the top here but my pants, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, tank tops, dresses and skirts all have there own place. At least I'm not one of those who color cordinate!
-Cleaned and organized my laundry room/pantry.
-Organized a section of cabinets in my kitchen.
-Organized the cabinets in my bookcases.
-Cleaned and organized my desk.
-Finally condesed all my files and filed paperwork, one of my least favorite things to do.
-Organized my scrapbooking stuff, now only if my pictures where organized I'd be set!
-Finished all the shopping for our camping trip, tomorrow I'll start packing and cooking.
-Stocked up on items from Costco you apparently can't live without...$250!
-Cleaned my bathrooms.
-Trying to catch up on reading, I love this book Captivating but I never seem to make the time to read. Maybe that's because nap time is work time and reading at night makes me tired. I did however read early this morning and it was great, the house was so still and quiet!

So if you need some of my mad skills around your house, give me a ring, I'm totally in the mood to clean and organize! I'd have to contribute this mad skill to my Mom, that woman can clean and organize so fast! If you're moving, call her, she's the best!

Monster Cookies

For those of you who have asked for this receipe here it is a last!!! Keep in mind it makes a ton, but you can always freeze some. Hope you enjoy!

6 Eggs
2 1/2 C. Brown Sugar (Packed)
2 C. Sugar
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. White Karo Syrup
4 tsp. Baking Soda
2 1/2 C. Peanut Butter
1/2 lb. Butter (Don't melt, just take it out prior to soften)
9 C. Quick Oatmeal
1 1/4 C. Chocolate Chips
1 1/4 C. M & M's

Mix in order given. Make large balls and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Leave on cookie sheet a little while before removing. After the 8-10 minutes they don't look done, but really they are!