Oh I wish I were 5 again....

So, today I was asked to emergency substitute for the CTR 6 class. I've been out of Primary just long enough to really know just about none of them. (Also attributes to the HUGE influx of families moving in in the past year or so) Let me just share a few of the funny things they said today.

"I FLEWED across the street to Hyde Park!" (I'm sure we all know who that child belongs too!)

"My Aunt Krissy is tickling the boy she is going to marry"

"Can I just tell you something REALLY exciting?"

(hiding under the table - clearly visible to all)"How did you know I was here??"

We even had a little extra time so I told them they could visit. One child said

"Who are we going to go visit?"

Ahh... to be a child. If anyone needs a little extra chuckle or two, visit the CTR 6 class on Sundays and smile!

CROCS SALE!!!

I happened upon a sale at Ollie's today that I wasn't intending to find. They have all sorts of CROCS sizes and styles for the whole family (the women's shoes are picked through - but the childrens have a lot of options). The sale - any size or style, for $9.99!!! That's at least $20 off normal price. So if you've been thinking about getting Crocs but didn't want to pay $30 - here's your chance. If you are already HOOKED on Crocs (like me) stop on in and see what you can find! Hurry though - each day that goes by means less options.

Happy Brithday Belinda!

This post belongs almost a month ago now - golly do I need to get it together!! Our friend Belinda had a birthday and we celebrated it after book club at Deborah's. I love Belinda. She is always so cheery and makes you laugh until you cry sometimes! She is just a wonderful person to be around and to call a friend. Her family will be moving this summer and we will miss her terribly. The ward won't be the same... that is for sure!

Sisterly Love

I walked into my parents living room during our visit to find this. They were snuggled up watching a movie together. I couldn't let the moment pass without taking a picture. Haha, I now have PROOF that they love each other even if they don't act like it!

My girlie girl

Conference Sunday Melanie walked into my parents kitchen wearing these (thigh highs). She even posed for a few pictures. We about DIED laughing at her - gotta love it!

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday was such a treat. There were some awesome lessons prepared. I loved it! There is so much to be grateful for this time of year. It's a great time to count your blessings. Julia is modeling the dress that I made her for Easter. Melanie wasn't able to stay still long enough for me to take a picture of her... stay posted and hopefully I will get one within the next few weeks. I made a TON of mistakes, but I learned from it and can always add fun stuff to it as time goes. Julia just loved up being called a princess and wearing her "crown". She is so cute!

Coloring Easter Eggs on Saturday Night

Melanie has always loved coloring Easter Eggs. Julia didn't join us because she was getting a tubby. Melanie is quite the pro though, she decorated them with stickers and all!

My dad wanted to take the girls fishing this past Friday. So... the lake found us there that afternoon. Of course, we didn't catch anything because there were 30 others there. Maybe it had a TINY bit to do with my childrens' volume level in the outdoors (or indoors for that matter). Melanie kept hitting the water with her fishing pole, Julia kept reeling the line in (while saying "a reel a reel a reel" and swinging her pole around. BUT... I think the girls enjoyed it, better luck next time?!

For my hubby...

Most of you see me, but since my husband will be able to have internet access here soon - I am posting this picture so he can see what the baby has done to me so far. BTW I am currently 17 weeks! How crazy is that!? Fuzzy picture, sorry hon. But... you get the idea.

What's that SMELL??

This is what Melanie promptly asked me upon opening her car door when we arrived at Perrydell Farms (milk cow farm/family store). We decided it would be fun for them to see the cows and have some homemade ice cream! When my family lived in York PA we used to get our milk here. They always have the babies on "display" and if you get there at feeding time, they let you help with their bottles. Since my childhood, they have added a wooden face cut-out for people to take pictures at. My girls had a blast, you can tell from the pictures. Melanie was hilarious while trying to eat her Ice cream cone. She used about 5 napkins (or more) to make sure her face stayed pretty clean. Julia on the other hand - LOVE that face! Thanks for tagging along Jocelyn!

As a side note, upon reaching the farmland of Northern Maryland/Southern Pennsylvania my children kept calling out "BARN!! COWS!! HORSIES!! SHEEP!!"

The Land of Chocolate

While visiting with my family, we had the opportunity to have a couple "field trips". Our first one was a trip to Hershey. They have a place called Hershey's Chocolate World. It is free to get in and they have a great little ride that tells you about their factory. There are things there of course that you can pay for if you like... they have a pretty extensive variety of chocolate (of course!). We took the ride with the girls and got our free chocolate treat at the end (always a plus!).

Feeling Old

This is why.... I CAN NOT stay up all night (even though I currently am)! It's physically impossible for me. I would love to some nights - I really would. Not long ago - I could pull one of these no sweat. Now, AM (after Marriage), there is NO way! You will never find me up this late unless I have a very good reason. This all night affair is out of obligation to my sweet girls (to whom I promised myself I would make Easter dresses for). The zippers are on - the last few odds and ends need to go into it and they will be done - BEFORE Easter! Yay! I have then attempted to help my sister, Jocelyn, make her very own Tote. Which comes to why I am on here so very late at night (or early in the morning). I was hoping to find that tutorial that would just be perfect for this project. Maybe I'll just keep fussing around with it and see what we come up with. Pictures will be soon to follow. Alas, I think I'm going to finally catch some ZZZZZ's because Jocelyn has fallen asleep on the floor waiting for me to find what I wanted so we could get back to work! I can just hear... "Here's your sign....".

Spiritual Food

Gearing up to be off to listen to the leaders of our church! I hope with some extra hands around, I will be able to hear more of the talks that have been prepared. If you are looking for something to print for your children to do during Conference this weekend, check this out. If you have any other great ideas that you do with your children, please send them my way and I'll try to post them for others that might be looking (or as a reference for myself!).

We arrived....

We arrived safely and without delay on Tuesday to my parents. I can't believe this week is already coming to a close!! I've started Easter Dresses, gone to the Outlets, and have many other plans I hope will work out. There should be some fun posts coming up soon if the weather cooperates. We'll be back home the day after Easter. Just postin' to let you know we are still going and hope to have some great fun while we're with family. Oh - I scheduled my ultrasound for April 29th. So, by the end of the month we'll find out what gender child will be joining our family come school time!

BOLT

I know, I know... super tiny picture. However, my children LOVE this movie! If you are wondering what you can do with your family and haven't seen this movie, check it out from redbox for $1 some night. So far, it has babysat my children better than I do! Definitely a movie the whole family will enjoy (including you). It will be part of our movie library eventually.

Need Dessert??

If you attended the dessert auction at our ward building last night, you wouldn't. There was pretty much a little bit of everything there. The highest bid of the night went for Heidi's delectable desserts for $425 (or $450)!! Jenn, the Vaughans and the Knights also had some pretty high bids for their yummy treats. I think the Gaines had some pretty high bids for their upside down apple pies as well. The youth of our ward should LOVE us!! I think it's safe to say that camp is paid for for all of them this year after this event! It was fun to finally attend one although I did lose my girls a bit in the beginning. We bought some twinkie derby cars made by Tara for $20. That would be the first twinkie EVER for both of them - and they took to it pretty well. All in all - a success for our little girls. Watch out high bid desserts, I'm on a quest for some really yummy recipes/ideas!

Dedication.... or Torture??

I've been doing really fabulous about exercising. So far my childrens' noses have cooperated too allowing me to get there every weekday since last Monday (16th). We've been bouncing around, trying new classes, visiting ones we've done before but haven't been to in a while.... BOY DO I FEEL IT!!! Everyday I've had a little muscle ache here or there or just felt kinda exhausted. I'm starting to think... is this dedication or torture? I've definitely gotta hand it to the ladies I work out with though - they are tough cookies!

A visit from Angels

I had a little visit from angels today. I know, I know... don't get jealous - they can come to a living room near you too! The sisters came over to my home to teach and it was wonderful. They talked about family (also the visiting teaching message for the month!). They didn't even know that it was, either! It feels so wonderful to have them in my home, and I am so glad that we have sisters so that poor military moms (alone)like me can enjoy hearing from the missionaries! If you haven't had them over yet, sign up to see them. It will greatly enrich your life and edify your spirit.

Happy Birthday Babe!

My dear, sweet husband turned 28 today! I can't believe it! The past 5 years and 3 months with him has been the best of my life. I look forward to getting to know him even better than I already do in the years to come. I couldn't even count the number of times he has made me laugh. He truly is my best friend. I hate being away from him, but now is the time in my life that I need to be self-less. Eventually I will get him all to myself (sorry ladies... he's mine!). =0) Happy Birthday Babe!

A busy week with some Hope

This week was a hopping one for our family. We were busy with something every day! Sometimes it took right up until dinner to finally get everything done. Most nights I slept horribly and didn't get the rest I was hoping for. Last night I got the most sleep I was able to get all week! It was wonderful! At first, I thought that it wouldn't happen with children who passed out by 6:30pm. They woke up a few hours later and I thought they might not go back to bed. They did and Heavenly Father blessed me with some really great sleep. I even had a dream! Can you guess what it was about? I am so excited about this.... I had a dream that the baby I am carrying is a BOY!! So, we'll see if my dreams can tell the future. I will keep you all posted when I get my ultrasound.

I treated myself to JOANN's yesterday. I bought fabric to make the girls' Easter dresses, fabric for a few baby blankets (all generic colors of course), and a few odds and ends that I didn't have yet to round out my sewing stash. I have projects to do! I am so excited! I'll post pictures of them as I finish.