Lion King and Pumpkins. . .

We seen the Lion King and it was AWESOME! The best production I've ever seen by far. I loved it. And Lela did too. I am so happy we got to see it. I've wanted to see it for years but never could afford to see it in NYC on Broadway. We had a lot of fun and I ended up buying Lela the program for it. I have the Broadway production CD for the music of it for a long time now so we've been listening to it and Lela loves it, especially after seeing the production.

Then on Friday we went to the pumpkin patch with the co-op. It was really nice to go with the co-op, cause we got free pumpkins that way, plus they did a lot of educational things for us. They explained a lot of things about the pumpkins out in the patch and the kids got to watch a video also about how they grow pumpkins and all that a well. I learned a lot from the dvd as well. And they had a blast playing on the slides and playground stuff and all that as well. Then Belle was hilarious. I let them go up to the top of this hill to go down the slides, and they were supposed to take saucers that you use for like sledding to come down on, and when Belle came down, she was holding her saucer above her head instead of sitting on it! lol So her bottom was plenty muddy to say the least! But, she still wanted to go again! lol I was surprised she kept a hold of the saucer as well! lol haha

Then we went to see my sister Sarah in her play of Pride and Prejudice. She did really well, except at the end when she fell off the stage, poor thing. But, she did really really well. 

Today we did some shopping, I got a lamp for my desk really really cheap at Bed, Bath and Beyond. And also a lot of neat art supplies at Hobby Lobby we've been needing. Now if I could only find some book cases I would like. UHG!

Then we went and cleaned on our old apartment some more, I will be happy to get done with it. I want to leave it really really clean, but also need to get to cleaning on where we live too. haha So, will be happy to get on with that as well. Going back tomorrow to work some more.

Lion King!

I am finally going to get to see the Lion King. My dad called me last night and asked me if I was ready for the Lion King thing. And I said what Lion King thing, then he informed me he had bought tickets for Lela and I to see the Lion King tonight! Um....lol would of been nice to have more notice. lol But, all the same I am sooo sooo excited. I have been wanting to see it for years, and it was a awesome surprise to find out I finally get to see it. And Lela was really wanting to see it too, so it will be great for her too!

School is going awesome for Lela. We had our first audit and teacher parent conference and both went very well.  We'll be going to Walters Pumpkin Patch on Friday and maybe again in October, both field trips with the local school. I hope to see some from our old hall there. So we can see them more again.

We went to the La Leche League Brunch Saturday morning. And every one including me brought a quiche. I knew it, I should of brought a salad! I bought grapes to take and then forgot them! haha But, as we were leaving a nice young couple asked us what we would be doing in the afternoon. I said packing and moving more stuff to our new home. They asked if we would like free tickets to the Renaissance Fair, of course we would! So we ended up going Sunday afternoon and had a great time. We got the kids faces painted up, and let them go in the bouncy house. I had their snoods from the spring fair, and such as that for them to wear too. Next spring I want us all to have our costumes made I'm hoping! Belle and Lela both wanted these nylon butterflies on sticks, but they were cheaply made, and I'm pretty sure I can make some really nice ones for just a few more dollars then the cheap ones at the fair, so also hoping in one of our Art classes for school I'll make them those as well before the spring fair. We had really yummy roasted corn, and cheesecake on a stick, but of course they were out of turkey legs again really really early. You would think they would over buy and just sell cheap the last hour instead of running our before noon when the fair goes all afternoon long, till the evening.

Maybe Turkey . . .

 Well we are on the second week of kindergarten for Lela and it is going awesome. We are really liking the curriculum. And having a ton of fun. Lela's teacher is also really nice, and helpful. We just can't believe how much Calvert and stuff into one small box! Thank goodness we bought a shelving unit just for the curriculum.

Lela said the funniest thing in school the other day while I was reading the My Book of Bible Stories. I was reading the story about Noah, and then got to the questions. I asked what was Noah's sons names, she said she didn't remember. I said, one's name was Ham, and then she said maybe one's name was Turkey........lol

Lela also lost her second tooth last night. She is growing up I tell ya!

We still have a lot left to do in our old apartment, cleaning it up and getting odds and ends still moved over. But, at least we are living in our new home, and really like it so far. I'll be glad when we are finally finished though so we can just relax and do more things on the weekends, since Vince's job is such long hours we don't get much other things to do together yet.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside my window. . .little girls playing on the porch.

I am hearing...RJ eating.

I am thinking. . .tomorrows lesson plan.

I am thankful for. . .MVPS.

I am remembering. . .my babies being born.

I am hoping. . .to get to a few field trips this week!

I am creating. . .hopefully some smart kiddos!

On my mind. . .getting everything moved over to our new home.

Noticing that. . .Lela is growing up so fast.

From the kitchen. . .meatloaf.

One of my favorite things. . .my babies.

A few plans for the rest of the week. . .Getting Lela's first week of school completed!

What I am reading. . .text books.

Picture for thought I am sharing. . .

Lela's first day of school

Lela's PC, Finally Here!

We was able to get Lela's computer this week, and yesterday her Calvert Curriculum arrived. We've gotten a ton of stuff moved to the new house. And I just can't wait to begin our life there. We should start living there by Saturday night. We are so excited.

Sunday we took over a few loads, bought all our appliances, signed the lease, and then went to Lela's state back to school party. It was one busy day! Since then me and the girls pack boxes every day and then take them to the new house, unpack them, bring them back and pack them again! lol haha Almost all our clothes and food is there, now I have to work on the bathroom stuff, my big sewing machine, furniture and dishes. Whew.....it's going to take a while. I think we should stay here another week so the girls and I can pack stuff every day more, but Vince is excited to just get into the new house so that means only working on Saturdays after this week probably. UHG! lol

Outside my window. . .little girls playing in the sand.

I am hearing...Dr. Phil.

I am thinking. . .can't wait to get moved into our new home.

I am thankful for. . .a providing husband.

I am remembering. . .all the packing involved in moving.

I am hoping. . .to get moved into our new home quickly.

I am creating. . .hopefully a loving home.

On my mind. . .Lela starting school.

Noticing that. . .So so much to do.

From the kitchen. . .I have no earthly idea! BLTs for now though.

One of my favorite things. . .my family.

A few plans for the rest of the week. . .moving, moving, and moving!

What I am reading. . .message boards.

Picture for thought I am sharing. . .

The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

Outside my window. . .Thunder and rain.

I am hearing...crying.

I am thinking. . .it's going to be a lot of responsibility teaching Lela.

I am thankful for. . .Finding my MVP Calvert email this morning!

I am remembering. . .a lot of fabric I need to get cut out and made into somethings.

I am hoping. . .to see Lela tomorrow!!

I am creating. . .jam, lots and lots of jam.

On my mind. . .homeschooling Lela.

Noticing that. . .I need to get caught up on laundry.

From the kitchen. . .it's a mystery to me too.

One of my favorite things. . .my babies.

A few plans for the rest of the week. . .Seeing Lela, going to the zoo, going to the park, and maybe going to Carriage Crossing, maybe Exploration Place too...

What I am reading. . .MVP website.

Picture for thought I am sharing. . .

RJ wearing a outfit and hat, Jenene, a really nice friend sent him.

Sweet Cherry Jam . . .

Strawberry Jam

I've been making jam like there's no tomorrow. I'll have gifts for every one before long! haha Wednesday I made cherry jam and it was so yummy. And yesterday I made strawberry jam and it was even better! I am so glad I bought the canning book from JoAnna Lund before she died, I am making yummy and healthy jams! I am thinking about going to the health food store today and buying some Stevia and raw sugar to make some more jam! I like both the cherry and strawberry so much, don't know which one I want to make more. I know I want to make some pumpkin butter too. And wish that I hadn't missed peach season I would like to make some peach jam too, and pineapple! I am having a ton of fun canning. I may make some pickles next week. I only wish I had a coiled stove, but at least I can go upstairs to my dad's and can away.

Vince and I have found a real good acupressure place that has been helping us quite a bit, so we'll be going there today too. Especially cause part of my bruise has calcified into a knot that I will now have forever. I have to get that blood to moving!

One of my friends just informed me there is "diet" Big Red! My dreams have came true! I have to find this stuff! haha It was my favorite childhood drink ever! Something I never seen in NYC regular or diet. I was informed long ago this is a "Mexican" drink and I guess why it's not found on the east coast, but only in Mexican neighborhoods and such. Apparently we are predisposed to liking strawberry flavored soda pop! haha

The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

Outside my window. . .hot sand.

I am hearing...Oprah.

I am thinking. . .there's a lot of pans involved in making cherry jam.

I am thankful for. . .yummy fruit.

I am remembering. . .little Lela.

I am hoping. . .that my leg will stop hurting.

I am creating. . .jam, lots and lots of jam.

On my mind. . .my leg to stop hurting, jam coming out right, buying strawberries tomorrow to make more jam.

Noticing that. . .I have a ton of laundry to do, and the bruise on my leg is huge.

From the kitchen. . .coconut chicken lentil soup, and quinoa, maybe cherry jam and bread for dessert.

One of my favorite things. . .home made bread.

A few plans for the rest of the week. . .buying strawberries, going to the farmers market, buying a few gifts for Lela.

What I am reading. . .cookbooks.

Picture for thought I am sharing. . .

bruise I got falling off a chair...UHG! All the way from the knee to the ankle.