Just Megan

The other day Megan was fresh out of the bath and full of smiles and giggles.






I love spontaneous moments like this!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Joyful Things

A few things I captured that brought me joy.

Megan's flowers. Notice the twine? She added that herself. :)


A beautiful day to bring the ironing outside.


A big grin from a sweet baby boy.


Vegetables in training.


I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

A Little Gardening

Happy Mother's Day! I enjoyed a weekend full of family time. Saturday evening we took pizza to my mother-in-law's home. This morning I received some nice cards, a gift and breakfast. Scrambled eggs, bacon and pancakes! Then for dinner we went to my parents to grill out.

It felt like we were out and about much of the weekend. I did find a little time to garden. Most of the petunias are planted.


More strawberries were planted.


I hope that the covering will keep the critters out!

Little grapes are forming.


Aren't they adorable?! I am almost out of grape jelly so I am hopeful for a good crop.

After a busy weekend and fighting a headache most of the day I am ready for bed. Have a great Monday!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Ten!

On Wednesday Chuck and I celebrated our tenth anniversary. I am happy to say that I am more in love today then I was ten years ago. When I walked into the kitchen on Wednesday morning I was created by some beautiful flowers.


What a way to start the day!

As always I have been busy with the kiddies. Abe is a very busy boy and I have been trying to slow him down and get him engaged.


Rice and bowls along with measuring cups and spoons were a big hit. Abe played for over twenty minutes! A record for him. I think he would have played much longer but it was time to go home. Megan is already asking to do this again.

Mother's Day gifts were made.


I had a little problem getting good hand prints. Mom didn't seem to notice!

I planted some strawberries a few weeks ago. They were growing so well that I could see the tops from my kitchen window. Well, until yesterday.


Either the squirrels or the mean crows dug them up. I am not happy! I have purchased some more plants and Chuck will be making a cover for the planter. I hope to outsmart the little critters!

It has been dry and the sun has been shining the last couple of days. I have taken advantage of it. A couple of hanging baskets were added to the back porch.


A few petunias for the back porch planters and the garage window boxes.


I am anxious to get planting!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Did you see the link at Money Saving Mom for making your own microwave popcorn? I knew as soon as I saw it that I wanted to give it a try. I am happy to report that it really works!!


I changed it a little and instead of using olive oil I used a tablespoon of spray butter. (Next time I will try using two tablespoons. We like buttery popcorn!)


I knew that it was hit when a little hand keep coming back for more!


I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

A Great Saturday

Saturday was warm and sunny. Just what we needed after all of the rain we have had and are suppose to have this week.

While Chuck and Megan gave a neighbor a ride to the auto part store I jumped on the mower and cut the back yard.


I was anxious to get it done so that I could get laundry out on the line.


I wasn't able to fit all of the laundry along with bedding on the line. A new, larger clothes line is on the to do list. I can hardly wait for it be done!

Weeds were pulled and new mulch was put down in the front landscaping.


I am happy happy to see this done. I hope to get some colorful flowers planted soon. I am waiting for dryer weather.

One of my favorite things about warmer weather is grilling out.


My parents joined us for dinner. Then we sat on the back porch and watched Megan play.


As we relaxed and drank lemonade Chuck and I agreed we need more Saturdays just like this one!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Kid Zone

I mixed up some puff paint and it is neat stuff!

1 cup white flour
1 cup salt
1 cup water
food coloring

Mix it all together and you have puff paint.


Due to the salt it has a sand like feel to it when it is dry. I like that I didn't have to worry if the little guy ate it (which he didn't) and it is pretty thick so it wasn't dripping all over. Something that we will be doing again.

Something new has been added to the daily routine. Around 4 I was trying to get dinner started and freshen up. Things were pretty chaotic. Give Abe an inch and he takes a mile or two. I felt like all I was saying was stop and no. I was frustrated, Megan was frustrated and then Chuck came home to all of this. Something had to change.

I introduced what I call quiet TV time.

Megan and Abe have a designated place to be and then they watch a recorded show; usually Caillou. The rule is that no one is allowed to get up and they need to rest and quietly watch the show.

Chuck is coming home to a peaceful home and the kids are happy to see him without attacking him as soon as he comes in the door. This is working out great!

I am off to the grocery store this morning. Saturday is suppose to be nice. I hope to do some things in the yard if it isn't water logged. Have a great weekend!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!