wordless wednesday: cousins + sprinkler = perfection

hello tuesday...and a little meal planning

well...it is Tuesday...

We had a super duper long weekend. It was the perfect mix of work and pleasure. The girls went on Thursday to spend three days with my parents at the farm. I think they got their fill of root beer floats and four wheeler rides! While they were gone Tim and I got a lot accomplished around the house to prepare for Little Sister. I will fully admit it....I am in full fledged nesting mode. There are about 100 projects I want to get completed before Little Sister arrives and I want them all done at once. Not realistic, I know, but I can't help it...it's my momma instincts..or something like that. Luckily, I have a husband who puts up with my craziness.

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Today is Tasty Tuesday. The girls and I made two tasty treats.....

It is a nice breezy day today so we decided we could do a little baking. First we mixed up a batch of cookie bars.We will be breaking into this deliciousness after rest time.

And we attempted the Pioneer Woman's Frozen Fruit Cups. It was simple enough...

chop some frozen peaches

stir (I asked for nice smiles...and this is what I got.....dorks!)

and spoon into cups

We haven't had a chance to eat any of the fruit cups yet....but they sure look yummy!

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Meal Plan Week of Monday May 28th

Monday: We had Cheeseburgers

Tuesday: Southwest Egg Rolls

Wednesday: Summer Corn Chowder and Cornbread

Thursday: Pepperoni Roll Up and Salad

Friday: Enchiladas

What are you eating!?!


Happy Tuesday!!!

our plan for a simple summer

I want a summer that is fun and relaxing for my family. We try not to do too much, we really just try to be home and be together. With that said...we can't just fly by the seat of our pants. The girls really need a little structure and routine.....and so do I. Over the last few days we have been putting together our simple summer plan in hopes that it will combat boredom and squabbles and instead be mostly fun and relaxing. Ellie is a lister, like me, so we have had fun putting together our plan.

We started by making our Summer 2012 Bucket List.

We also came up with a Weekly Schedule...a little something for the girls to look forward to each day.

Movie Mondays
Tasty Tuesdays
Crafty Wednesdays
Park Thursdays
Library Fridays

Will we always keep this schedule...probably not. Will we switch things up sometimes...probably. And ya know what that is a-ok! We are trying to keep things simple.
 
The girls and I also came up with a Daily Routine. There are certain things we need to do every day...like rest, read, summer school work, and chores. This routine will help get those daily activities accomplished. It goes something like this....there are no real times connected to the routine. And like our weekly schedule it is pretty flexible...except rest time....we have to have rest time!! :)
 
Breakfast
Summer School Work
Chores
Play Outside...our backyard gets great shade in the morning and I want the girls to get outside in play in the cool shade so when they need to be inside during the hot afternoon they don't go stir crazy!
Lunch
Pool ...if we go that day....which we will probably go most days:) We do love our pool time!
Reading and Rest Time
 
All in all the girls are pretty darn excited about our plan. They, especially Ellie, eat this stuff up. They loved helping plan it and they love keeping on the schedule and talking about what we will do the next day.  Ellie has even taken it a step further and planned school lessons for Cece. Hopefully this leads to a relaxing summer....which is just what this Momma needs!!!
 
This is the kind of simple summer I am talking about........
 

 When asked what they are doing......they told me they were hiding from a wind storm! Good stuff!

Happy Thursday!

wordless wednesday: happy summer

First and Last

First Day of School 2011-2012

Last Day of School 2011-2012

Can you believe it? We now have a 3rd grader and a Preschooler?!?!?! Good thing Little Sister is coming along in August or this Momma might just have a melt down!

Happy Summer!!!!