Day 31

   I did it!!! I posted every day this month!!!

I learned a few things during this challenge...

My husband is even more competitive than I am!  Well, I guess I already knew that but he really didn't want to see me fail this project. A couple of times he had to drag me kicking and screaming make sure that I posted for the day.  Love him. ♥

I have a new appreciation for those people who post every day.  It can be a lot of work and I think I might get burnt out or either run out of things to say.

My mom is sad to see this challenge end.  She really doesn't get sick of seeing her grand kids every day (imagine that)!  I will do my best to post more regularly, Mom. :-)

All in all, I'm happy I did it and I might even have to come up with something else to challenge myself with on the blog.  Does anyone have some great ideas?!

 This is how we put Jack to bed every night. 

 He knows the routine...fan, blankets, bunny bear and book all snuggled up in his chair.

I leave you with a picture of my first cut hydrangeas of the season, my favorite!

Day 30

Today...

* We made banana chocolate chip muffins.  Yum.

* I bottled up my liquid soap. My father-in-law's homemade lemon soap is my ultimate favorite. This is my attempt to make it last longer since we seem to fly through the bars.

* We cleaned bathrooms complete with a freshly laundered inner shower curtain. I shared my love (ahem) for cleaning showers here. Don't worry my little shadow watched how I do it and he got to play in the water so, I am pretty sure he will be cleaning it for me next time! A girl can dream, right?!

* Jack mastered the art of blowing bubbles and cooked up some rose petal and mulch soup. Ella just wished she could get her hands on the bubbles.

* I made a mental note to make new cushions for the patio chairs. Now if I can only find some outdoor fabric that I like. Did you know we have no Joann Fabrics here?  Very sad.

* Speaking of fabric, I am getting excited to make some quilts with my mother-in-law for the kids! I am in love with this fabric!

 Riveting stuff, I know. Who knew my life was so...normal. :-)

Day 29

We had a beautiful morning here.  There was a warm breeze and a shady spot to play and relax.

I gave Jack various things full of water and the squirt bottle was his favorite.

Everything in his path got a good spray including me a couple of times!

He even sprayed a small section a few times that formed a shape.  He looked at it and told me it was a badge.  Sure enough, it did look like a police badge!  This is the same kid that told me his piece of popcorn looked like a bunny and it really did.  He has a good eye. ;-)

Day 28

Happy Memorial Day!

Little Miss Ella was full of funny faces today...

the Miss Pris face

the "Mom, you are a riot" face

Then I tried Jack and Ella together...it didn't get any better!

Yeah right, Mom!

Then an ambulance was heard in the distance and Jack's full attention was on that and...

Ella was concerned whether I was shooting her best side or not... kids, you gotta love them!

 Dad with his 2 crazy kids!

Day 27

Where we live there are many beautiful kinds of roses blooming.

I have taken lots of pictures of Jack in that gazebo but I don't think I have ever shown you the flowers that surround it.  The gazebo has been a welcome addition to our complex.  We enjoy stopping there to relax on our walks or when we get the mail.

It is good to remember and enjoy the nice parts about where we live when sometimes all you can see are the negative parts.  We will have a bigger place one day where our kids can run around without being surrounded by parking lots.  Where we are free to to put some of our dreams into reality.  

 

Until then,  I will remember to look at the beauty and thank God for the home He has for us right now.

Day 26

I have no Instagram photo today but don't worry I took some with my camera.  We went to a Percheron (draft horse) Show that was in the field behind Seth's parent's house. It was a very hot day but it was really neat to see these strong horses up close and watch them work.  I wish we could have stayed longer to see more but the horses and my kids were hot and both needed a break.  We got to enjoy a delicious lunch together and visit for a while too.  Such a nice day!

 My little hot babies!

The horses pulled some different wagons and we enjoyed our ride.
It was a little bumpy so Jack held my hand tightly!

The ride was very relaxing for Ella too.
I think if we made one more pass she would have fallen asleep!

I thought the guy that was plowing was going to get taken down with the plow...they are very powerful!  It puts a whole new perspective on a scene from the movie War Horse.
Excellent movie, by the way. ☺

 Jack is on a big animal kick so this was very fun for him!

This is right about at Jack's height. 

I thought this was cute because it looks like Ella is signing I love you!

The kids enjoyed lots of snuggles and laughter back in the cool house.
Fun times...we will have to try to go again next year!

May 25

The weather felt like summer here and we were all happy to enjoy a nice sweet dessert at the end of the day.  I made some biscuits and whipped cream and we had some delightful strawberry shortcake. ♡