9/11

Together we pause to remember the victims, grieve with families and friends, and honor the heroes who have sacrificed to save lives and serve their country.

Life's Not The Breath You Take

Life’s not the breaths you take
The breathing in and out
That gets you through the day
Ain’t what it’s all about
Ya just might miss the point
Try’n to win the race
Life’s not the breaths you take
But the moments that take your breath away

Wednesday - Early Day!

Oh man it is Wednesday... EARLY DAY at school.

I tell ya I have really enjoyed my "school time". Every thing is in fast forward on Wednesday.

So my list for today is:

Write my Sister Audrey a letter - she is serving a mission in Utah.

Laundry

Music Time/Reading with Henry

Nap for Henry

Read scriptures while Henry naps..

Mop Kitchen Floor

Organize Henry's room

Make "important calls"

It is 8:30.... I have till 12:30.... Ready get set GO!!!!

Do you know who I like the best, Mom?

Hunter came home from school with a great report today. He starts the conversation out with:

Hunter : Mom, guess what my teacher called me today?
Me: What, was it good?
Hunter : Oh yes, she called me "Sweetlove"...

Oh this is huge since it is the beginning of week 3 of lots of different emotions towards his teacher.

The conversation continued...

Hunter: Mom do you know who I like the best?

Me: No, tell me. Who?

Hunter: Well mom I really LOVE Lindsey, but Joel is my best buddy!

Hunter: Today I gave Joel a Hug and told him I loved him... Joel said" Oh that is sweet".

It was good day's report!!! :)

Just the boys!

Hunter spent the Labor Day afternoon in the woods with his daddy! He got his "boots" on, 4-wheeler hooked up and helped daddy put up tree stands. Helloooo Steve that is really HIGH!!! Oh yeah it is almost hunting season.

Italian Chicken .... yummm

Ingredients
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend or part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Italian Seasoning
8 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup McCormick® Italian Herb and Cheese Crusting Blend
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cheese and Italian seasoning. Place 2 tablespoons tomato mixture in the center of each slice of chicken. Roll up chicken to enclose filling. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Brush with oil. Coat chicken with crusting blend.
Place chicken rolls, seam-side down, in a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Discard any remaining crusting blend. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until no longer pink. Yield: 8 servings.

My Little Bro is home!

Welcome home little brother! Jason went on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served for 2 years in Peru! It was so wonderful surprising him at the airport and getting a big hug! We are so glad to have him back, safe and with lots of amazing stories to share. Oh how we missed him and love him.

I don't want to be an adult anymore

Don't ya just wish we could go back to the good ol days! No real responsibility, no bills, no job, just hanging with friends. NO STRESS!!!!

I'm just saying.......

What reminds you of "Fall"?

My favorite things that remind that Fall Fun is coming soon.

Sticker Craft... Loved the idea... saw it on Martha Stewart.

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/floral-sticker-wreath (check out the website and you can see a complete video on this craft... so cute and creative).
Enliven your decor with this floral sticker wreath from Hannah Milman, our executive editorial director of crafts.

Tools and Materials

•Chipboard or thin cardboard (such as that from the back of a pad of paper)
•Circle cutter
•Three-dimensional flower stickers
•Tape
•Scissors
•Thin ribbon





Floral Sticker Wreath How-To
1. Cut a 5-inch circle from the chipboard with the circle cutter. With the circle cutter held in the same place, cut a 5 1/2-inch circle around the first to make a small wreath form (the wreath form can be cut to any size and width; feel free to experiment with different shapes).

2. Cut individual stickers from the sticker sheets, leaving the stickers on the clear plastic backing. Arrange the stickers on the chipboard wreath form until you are pleased with the layout. Remove the plastic backings and adhere the stickers to the chipboard.

3. On the back of the wreath, cover any exposed sticky parts with tape. Trim any chipboard that is still showing through the front.

4. Make a ribbon loop to hang the wreath by sliding the ribbon between the stickers and tying a small knot.



Read more at Marthastewart.com: Floral Sticker Wreath Craft and more creative crafts projects, templates, tips, clip-art, patterns, and ideas on marthastewart.com

This is for my Honey Steve!!

10 Things sure to make me smile.

"Discovering new "Home Remedies"... Did you know that Baking Soda and White Vinegar will unclog a sink? I learned that on "The Doctors". It totally worked! I felt like I was doing a science project in school. I just hoped I didn't blow up the bathroom. It was a success! Hunter thought it was pretty cool to see. :)


















Going to the GYM!!! Oh how that makes me smile. It makes me feel like I have accomplished something and I feel better about myself when I leave.

















PANTENE!!!! This is the best shampoo for curly hair. I would recommend it to anyone for any kind of hair... I love the new style and formula's they have come out with.
















The "Boys" in my life. They are my everything!








































Finding a new fun clothing shop... This shop is in the "Town of Tioga Center". My friend and I were walking around after our gym workout and noticed a cute outfit. Loved the shop,styles were cute and prices were great!!!















My Adorable Kindergartner.... Hunter started Archer Elementary on Monday. What a big boy! I'm so excited to be a Kindergartener's Mom. I loved when I picked him up today and he had the biggest smile on his face when he saw me. Oh how that makes me SMILE.


















Fun Websites....http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/







The Ensign...Having the Ensign in my home is just one more way my Heavenly Father shows me he loves me by proving uplifting articles that nourish my soul.

Online Scrap booking.....
I love to scrapbook! I enjoy seeing all the fun memories that we as a family are making. The amazing friends that we have and the time we cherish together.

Fun Kid Lunches.... Hunter has loved his lunch at school. Honestly, I think I have had more fun putting it together. I have used shapes to make sandwiches and Raisins to make smiley faces. I sure got lots of fun ideas from this site. Oh how I love being a mom... this sure makes me smile to see my boys happy.

I got these pics off of this site... have fun creating your kids lunch.

http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/appetizers-snacks/healthy-snacks

One last summer splash... school starts MONDAY!

We had a blast cooling off from the hot summer day.

One last pool playdate with friends before school.