Sewing . . .

Our local fabric store was having a HUGE sale. They were moving to a new location and did not want to take anything with them, so we found some great patterns, fabric, etc.

Ky and Bugaloo have been wanting to sew for a while. I am fine with that, the hang-up is that since the basement is not completely finished, I don't have a sewing room. I have to get out the sewing machine and have things ALL over my kitchen table. It is hard to teach two girls to sew when we can't leave things out and come back to it.


So, while the Mighty Hunter was away, we got out all of the sewing tools and got to work! They each wanted to make an outfit for their dolls.

Things went well enough, and they were both full of questions and eager to learn. We all had a great time!

The finished product!

Bountifully Blessed . . .

Day 4:

I am thankful for a new day.

I know that we should not "put off 'til tomorrow, what you can do today", but I am grateful for tomorrows that make it possible to start each day anew. I strongly believe that we should live each day like it is our last; not have any regrets, let those you love know it, repent of any wrong doings, etc.

I would hope that someday, I am able to be sure in knowing that my salvation is secure through the setting of each sun, but I will be the first to admit that I am not perfect and that I need help from the Lord in all that I do. I try to behave throughout my day in a way that would be pleasing to God, but I know I fail; sometimes miserably.

So, I am thankful that I have the opportunity to start fresh each day and prove to the Lord that I want to make it!

Bountifully Blessed . . .

Day 3:

I am thankful for my husband.

He is an absolutely, amazing person. He is caring and understands when I just need a hug. He is supportive and kind. He would give his shirt off his back to anyone, even a stranger. He listens to my thoughts and ideas, and occasionally responds back :)

I have known him since I was 15 and even in hard times, we have pulled through and proven to one another that we are important to each other. He would do anything for me; even climb a mountain. ;) I could go on and on, I hope he knows what he means to me; I should tell him more.


I truly can not imagine life on this earth or beyond without him. I will eternally love this man.

Bountifully Blessed . . .

Day 2:

I am thankful for the opportunity to live in The United States of America.

Why? Because of the wonderful Constitution and the freedoms that it gives to me as a citizen of this great nation. I had the opportunity to vote and I can't help from having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for the men and women that gave and risked their lives for the future people of this land.

We have been studying about the Revolutionary War and reading a lot of stories about the people that were apart of it. They knew that there was supposed to be something more and better than what England was offering and so they gave everything to win their freedom. It is our duty as their descendants and as citizens of this great nation to show our gratitude and thanks to them by participating in the democratic process.

So, thanks to all those that have served this country and that do still serve. Thanks for my freedom and thanks to the Lord, for his protection and help to those that were the underdog.

Museum . . .

We headed to the museum to see the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit.


We all had our favorite painting and for very different reasons. Read about them below:



"Ginevra De'Benci"


Ky's Favorite:

"I like this painting because of all the detail in her face and hair. I really like all the pretty colors."


"Virgin Of The Rocks"

Bugaloo's Favorite:

"I like nature and I just thought it was really pretty. I liked how it looked realistic. I liked how the water is far back and it makes it seem that the people are on an island. "


"The Last Supper"

Peaches Favorite:

" I liked this one because it has Jesus in it."



Although there were not many of his paintings to see, I was very impressed with the amount of working models that were made from his notebooks and journals.

I think it was a lot to ask to get a picture of four kids, pulling on pulleys that was not blurry somewhere. This was the best on the bunch. They loved this example of pulley systems. We had a great discussion about loads and increasing and decreasing work loads through pulleys.

We took this shot for Dad ( our resident pilot).

This was a favorite, the wooden bicycle. The kids loved to see the ideas for chains.

Some of the models were "hands on", meaning that we could touch and manipulate them and see how they worked. It was amazing to see how ahead of his time Da Vinci was and how many of the machines and technological advancements we have today came from many of his thoughts and ideas.

Ky loved the models that incorporated ball bearings, Bugaloo loved the Archimedes ladder (as did we all), I was really interested in Da Vinci's ideas for war machines; ie. tanks, ships, thrashers, etc. They all seemed so ahead of his time.

After seeing the exhibit, we stopped off in the "children's room". This room, or series of rooms rather, are decorated like a forest, complete with cave, rocks, trees, fish, animal tracks, and also a log cabin and tepee.

The kids had a lot of fun exploring and pretending here.

Not quite as good as the real thing, but still fun to sit on.


Oh, if they only really new how good they have it!


A little pioneer living.


Checking out the eagle's nest.

Bountifully Blessed . . .

I am going to do a series of posts, this month, expressing my gratitude and thanks for the many wonderful blessings in my life. Some may be short, some posts a little longer. These will be in no particular order of importance, I will write about what is in my heart for that day. Through doing this, I hope that my attitude of gratitude will increase. Your welcome to join along! Here we go:

** Let me preface this by saying that I am aware that it is a day late. I got it all typed and thought I published it, but did not, so here it is.

Day 1:

I am thankful for surprise lunch dates!

I got a text this morning from the mighty hunter (aka: head contractor, dad, hottie, my husband; it is hunting season here) asking if we wanted to meet him for lunch. Quickly, I agreed! It is lots of fun to go out to lunch with Dad and a major treat. He said that we could choose the location, so after much debate we narrowed it down to three choices. Peaches was voting for McD's. hmmm . . . Ky and Bugaloo both voted for a local pizza and pasta buffet. JJ, he really doesn't care where we eat, just as long as food is involved.



I wasn't really in the mood for any of the above choices so I threw in my vote. When we presented the Mighty Hunter with the choices, he agreed with me and, surprisingly, without much argument from the hungry, eager kids, the time and place were set; off we went!!



It really is a good feeling to put on your best clothes and go out. When we got to the agreed upon venue, I quickly surmised that the wait for a table would be a little longer than what our 2 1/2 year olds patience and stomach could handle, so I called the Mighty Hunter and presented a new plan; the yummy Chinese food restaurant that we all know and LOVE. It was agreed and we changed course. What a great change! We LOVE this restaurant and their food and it was just what we all wanted and needed.



Lunch was wonderful and the company was amazing. Thanks Hun!!!!

Remember to Vote . . .

Just a reminder of the brave, wonderful, God sent men that gave of their lives, time, and means to give the freedoms to us that we enjoy and sometimes take for granted.

Vote !! Make sure that your opinions and values count.

VOTE!!