Summer fun!!!

It seems like summer just got here and now it is almost over. Kids will be going back to school pretty soon. Moms are hurrying to get school clothes for the kids and one last vacation or reunion to top it all off. Summer is my very favorite time of the year. I can't get enough of the sun, or all the kids coming and going to visit.

I have been able to swim in my pool a little. Two days ago I got in and it was 90 degrees. It was awesome. Russell took some pics of me. You would think that he would try to get some that could be a little flattering, but I only got fattering ones. Oh well, if the shoe fits. Best of all I am going to share them with you. They say laughing is good for the soul.

Old McDonald had a "freakin Barn"

We are still working on the "little shed" that looks like a barn. Russell has worked really hard on it, but it takes him a while we are old you know! Rodney has come out to help (Thanks Rod) and so did Charlie. We really miss having kids around to help with the big projects. It sucks having to ask for help. I am excited to get it finished so I can clean out the garage. It is disgusting! We can barely park the car in it.

The shed will match the house. I'm so lucky that I have this do it yourself hubby. He is slow, but quite the perfectionist. And I don't tell him thanks enough. I'm too busy cussing him, for making little sheds into big barns. Thanks honey!

Host With the Most

Lindsay asked if I would post her children's book party on my blog. You can click on the link below & order until Saturday the 5th at midnight. Take a look & buy a book!

You are invited to an Usborne Books eShow to explore the world of Usborne Books. A child's interest in reading and learning is stimulated by the lavish illustrations and informative content. There are over 1300 bright, colorful and fun titles covering activities, puzzles and a wide range of subjects for children of all ages.Usborne Books - the books kids love to read!
Hosted by: Lindsay
Place: www.ubah.com/HOS116518
When: Today thru 7/5/2008 11:59:00
PMChat Scheduled: -
Everyone is welcome, so invite a friend.It's a rewarding experience when a child opens a book and discovers the magic of reading.

And yet another Post!

Just wanted to tell you all what an awesome hubby I have. Had a bad night and morning, (girl stuff) soooooo.........When Russell got up, I asked him if he would teach my lesson. He didn't even hesitate. He got ready early and studied until 1 o'clock to teach my adult gospel doctrine class. He constantly amazes me when it comes to the gospel anyway. He came home in such a good mood and excited about how the lesson went. I don't even do that all the time. So a big shout out to my main man Rooster. ( He would kill me if he knew I was going to blog his picture). ssssshhhhhhhhhh............

Happy Birthday to me!

I know! My 39th birthday was in February, but I finally cashed in on my presents, from my kiddies. It was time to clean my room! If it was my kids room they would have been grounded for at least a month. It was disgusting. Anyway, I love the end result. And don't you always feel better when you have done some major house cleaning. You start with one drawer and pretty soon you have done that room and trickled into all the others. Anyway thanks to my kids for the pretty bedroom stuff. ( It was Lynette's subtle way of saying, your bedroom sucks Mom). She was right.

A shed or a Garden?

Russell came up with the idea to build a new shed, because if you have ever seen the three car garage.......we are lucky to park one car in it. Hence, a new shed. It was supposed to be a small one, but again if you know Russell, he doesn't do anything small. He has big dreams and ideas. Anyway, it doesn't look like much now, but it is going to be awesome. It is taller than the house and will have a loft to store things in. It will be a barn shaped structure. I told him we were either going to be planting a garden, or building a shed. I'm so glad he chose the shed. I wasn't ready to be married to another giant garden this year. Besides, no one eats the food that I canned last year except Russell and I. It will last at least 3 years. I'm so lucky to have a guy like Russell who can do just about anything he sets his mind to. A little slow at times, but just the same he is a perfectionist and I appreciate his efforts for our family, but most of all for me.
Luv ya honey!

Maid Service!!!!!

Iwent to Cedar yesterday to get some blinds trimmed and ended up bringing my little Jaybird home with me. We went on a four wheeler ride up to Griffiths spring. Jase was so excited when we saw a little blow snake on the side of the road. Even better when he saw the jack rabbits. He was a lot of fun. When we got home he wanted pancakes, so he made them for us, with a little bit of help. We watched cartoons and had treats.

Anyway while we were in Cedar, Macey Call had come to ask Russell if we had any jobs she could do to earn some money. She called me later and I had her come over today to help out a little. She was so excited. She vacuumed, dusted, did dishes and folded my towels. Then she washed down some of my mop boards. It was great. Jase was feeling a bit left out. He kept saying Gwama, what can I do? So I put him to work. Every time he finished a job, he would say five more things to do grandma! He'll grow out of that in a hurry. Check out my little window washer. Thanks Jase...you are a big helper!