I like to Move It

This is the lipsync we presented at the annual Harmony Ward LipSync & Lasagna Night.

My Lucky Day

So, I was inspired and motivated by all the people who do such creative and fun things on the "little" holidays. I decided I would be the"super mom" and do a creative breakfast for my children for St. Patrick's Day. I had it all planned out. "Shamrock" milk, "Irish"pancakes (really German), and a pot 'o gold (the orange slice). I had dreams all night about how the kids would be so excited and go on and on about how cool everything was.

So in the morning I wake up early, well, early for me. Start on breakfast, eagle ears Nathan and Olivia were down immediately and began fighting at the counter. I then went and got Cody up who was immediately STARVING and couldn't decide whether to cry or laugh for the pictures because he was ticked off I wasn't feeding him. After breakfast Brooklyn left for school, and Olivia and Nathan kept fighting. I was ticked! I worked so hard and they didn't even care ! So I grounded them! A real grounded! They weren't allowed to go to Callie's all day or play with Porter or MaryLeigh. So I put them to work. They both cleaned their room's, folded laundry, and cleaned the kitchen! My house was clean! I ended up being the winner after all! It was MY lucky day!

I fixed it! Yay me!

So for the last week the dishes on top rack of my dishwasher have come out just a filthy as they went in. So annoying! Every time I started it I would check and see if the spinner was spinning, and it kind of was...But the cups and stuff only were misted inside, hardly wet!!!

So Casey finally said he was going to tear the washer apart! We took it apart and couldn't see anything wrong, maybe a toothpick here and there, but nothing major. By the time we got it back together it was 11:30 pm, so Casey went to bed.

I wasn't satisfied, so after an hour and a half of searching the Internet, I found out it could be the "chopper blade assembly". I took the washer apart again, and went deeper this time and found the blade busted off just laying there. And the strainer thing was completely clogged! Which means no water pressure to make the top spray arm spin and clean my dishes!

So today I picked up my new piece, installed it, and boom! My dishwasher runs like a dream!

I am such a nerd! But hey, nerds save money, right?!

What's Not to Wear!

Around here everyday is dress up day! Especially if your sister is Olivia.
Last week when I got back from Enrichment Night I found this picture on my camera. It seems the girls and Casey had a little fun while I was gone! Then today,while fixing my hair, Olivia brought Cody to me looking like this. I think he would make a pretty cute girl, but I think we'll stick with the boy clothes.

Olivia enjoys getting her 2 1/2 year old cousin MaryLeigh dressed everyday also. Yesterday I went over to Callie's and saw what MaryLeigh was wearing and thought, "Wow she's starting to dress like Olivia." (which means a lot of pattern and alot of "bling"). Callie came in later and asked me if I liked what Olivia had dressed MaryLeigh in. Of course Olivia had dressed her!
That same day after watching "Nacho Libre" Porter showed up at my house in this outfit.

And later the girls, dressed in princess dresses, tried to camouflage themselves on a chair of bears.

Grandpa May's Cake

This is my dad's famous cake, the "Hot Water Cake". Chocolate heaven. He found this recipe and made it for a birthday a few years ago. He hasn't made it for awhile so the kids were a VERY impressed. It is soooo good. My dad is a pretty good cook! Of course you are too mom! Love ya!