It just happens

I really do want to blog consistently.  But, life seems to get in the way!

Today, all 3 kids and 3 dogs were up by 6:10am.  I was already out of bed and Seth, of course, was up and reading in the living room.  The big kids went straight outside since it wasn't raining!!!  I made a hot drink and never got to taste it.  Seems that is how days go.  Then I had a bit of a breakdown during breakfast.  I'm pretty sure that is my first non-pregnant one so that is something to be thankful for.  My husband did all he could to comfort me and he is the best!  He even made some decaf coffee for me before he left for work.  I'm enjoying it now.

Thankful for
--sunshine
--Irish Cream coffee
--kids resting (John was back down for a nap by 8am)
--kids learning to build and play without help

sewing 101 - a belt

This is my first completed sewing project! It is a purple belt for Claire to wear with her "blue zipper pants"!

In which we enjoy the weather

Enjoying a Spring evening: grilling steak, corn on the cob, walking the property with the family!  No pictures this time but hopefully next time I will have a shot of the dogs, kids and 4 wheeler on the property!!

our new love!

Dixie Lee - our new puppy

trying something new - pigtails

loving the pigtails

Indian Food

Well, I LOVE Indian food.  I used to eat it when I worked for a company in St. Louis.  Then in Springfield there was a place Seth and I would go.  But, here in rural southern Illinois there is nothing.  I found a recipe for Indian Butter Chicken done in the crockpot.  It is soooo yummy.  We've cooked it a few times.  I fixed it last night and even found a simple Naan recipe to go with it.  The kids sort of ate it and Seth and I loved it.  We called it our Indian date eventhough we were at home with the kids!

thankful for
--a crockpot
--my wonderful husband going to Wal Mart during his lunch to get me coconut milk for the meal
--the kids liking rice, our meal potential has now exploded!
--leftovers - had the food for lunch today and will still get it again later this week!

Orlando 2010

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