A little bragging

The picture above has nothing to do with this story...but's it's so cute I had to share.

Today is the beginning of Kaylee and Trent's school book fair. It's held once a year and the kids can buy books, school supplies, etc. Kaylee is a great saver and almost always has money. She keeps it all in one place and on any given day she can tell you to the penny how much she has. But she's Ok with spending as well. Trent on the other hand goes through money like water in a strainer. Any birthday money is Spent ASAP and I mean ASAP...he watches closely for anyone who might happen to be going to the store...

This morning Kaylee got her wallet ready to go "shop" at the book fair. I asked her to please only take $10 and not her entire wallet. I didn't want her to A. Loose it or B. Spend $70 at the bookfair, (although she may be the librarian's favorite if she did)
Anyway, She went to Trent and asked him if he had any money. At which Trent replied "$1" She then gave him $10 to spend. I was so pleased. A tear may have even rolled down my cheek.

These two can go at with the best of 'em but sometimes these little sweet moments "Make it all worth it"

Purple

Look how pretty these flowers are....

and guess what they are sitting in my kitchen....

and I got them for FREE!

When we sold our house a year ago, our real estate agent enrolled us in a flower club. The flowers arrive on our doorstep every 3 months. Sadly, I think this is our last shipment. But they sure are beautiful...the picture doesn't do a good job of showing what a deep purple color they are...

funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFIGa2VwQok

A funny for Today. He has lots more songs you can watch as well. There's one called what not to say to your wife.

I luv faces

Migas

We're back home from Spring Break, (aka Nana and Paw Paw's house )and while I was away I had time to sleep, eat, sleep, eat, see a few friends while eating, and catch up on some blogs I read.

While surfing around I ran across a neat recipe for Migas...
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/09/ree-drummond-migas/
Basically it's a fancy omelet but I like the name Migas. especially since I made them.

Kaylee and I slaved in the kitchen for a full 30 minutes before presenting this dish to the family last night. They were good. I don't think it's something I would just crave often. But defintely a good brunch or breakfast dish. (Especially for women who aren't afraid to really eat in front of each other)

check it out. Pioneer Woman does a great job of showing you the steps exactly.
Let me know if you make them.

Last Day of Spring Break

We finished off 20lbs of Crawfish from JT's Seafood. then to chase them down we had a dozen cupcakes from Baked by Becca. Mmm! Good Food for a Great Friday.

A cat's life

Wouldn't it be nice to be a cat for just a week... Lie around wearing tiaras

Or sleep all day.......every day while someone gives you something to snuggle with.

Static

Houston Rodeo 2009

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Yard Work

As you can see our front flower beds have been suffering for quite some time. There is a whole lot of flower bed and lots of sizes of shrubs. Mostly Azaleas. So this spring we set out to take control of the yard.

Here's the Before: (of the largest flower bed)

The first order of business was to take up all of the landscaping rocks. It was apparent they had been down for quite a while and needed to be re-stacked. Before we restacked them we pressure washed both sides of them.

We had lots of helpers. And amazingly enough these two pulled more than their share of the load.

And here's the after

A few new Agapanthas and lots of Boy Scout Mulch that Zane delivered last weekend.

Now we just have to level out the rest of the dirt and get some grass growing.

This is another bed that we re-did. It had several old holly bushes there before.

And look who is peaking out, even after being transplanted....looks like an Apple Blossom Amaryllis to me

I can so relate

This made me laugh... after listening to everyone tell me they are hungry at least 3 times a day times 5 (or 6 ) I feel like pulling my hair out. Then I read this and it made me really laugh.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/2009/02/a_universal_struggle.html

Bonding...YES

I remember when Mia was home for only 6 months the social worker asked us if she had bonded with us. I immediately said Yes. But it wasn't until over a year later that I thought back. No we weren't really bonded then. Bonding is a big word in the adoption community. It happens slowly over time and a child might not be completely bonded for a few years. Do they know who makes the food? Yes, Do they only want you when they get hurt? yes, do they give hugs and kisses? yes. But true and lasting bonding takes TIME lots of TIME. It's something you take for granted with biological children but with adoption it means EVERYTHING.

Well all that to say... Mia and Kaylee have really been fascinated with newborns lately. They ask me at least twice a day if I can have a baby. I always say, "you mean go to China and get another baby." No Mom a baby from your tummy. I always tell them," no that's probably not going to happen again." What I really want to say is Fat Chance sisters....

But anyway after several pleas for a sister, I was rocking Ty before bed and he looked up at me and said, "I don't want you to have a baby" I replied, "Oh, because you're my baby" "No I'm a big boy" "Yes you're Mommy's big boy"
He looked me straight in the eyes and said "I love you Mommy" and gave me a big kiss and hug.

This was the first time he had said he loved me without prompting. It was a moment....a really sweet moment.
Bonding? Yes we're on a good road.

Maybe it's time

........for a new computer chair. The seat has been holding on by one set of five original screws. The kids thought it was probably time for a new chair weeks ago but I really didn't want to spend the money on a new chair. So we all just balanced very carefully and tried not to make any sudden moves. Sudden moves lead to finding yourself on the floor and the seat dangling next to you, (Trust me I know)

But it finally gave up it's battle and the screws succumbed to the pressure, on Friday night. Zane brought me both pieces and said, "MOM, now it's time, don't you think?"

And it knew exactly when to finally let go because Mom and I went to some Garage Sales on Saturday morning. Oh what joy when I spotted this chair in someone's driveway. I quickly examined it and said I"ll take it, because the price tag was a whopping THREE DOLLARS. After I paid I wanted to tell the man, "Buddy, I"d have given you at least $15 for it." But who am I to nose into his pricing strategies. It was a little dusty, and I"m sure he was just glad to get it out of his garage or attic. And I was OH so proud to help him.