Truck Arrived Time to Pack and Load it up!

So many of you know that we put the house up for rent in December. We had lots of showings and a few maybes, we will let you know...... Until Feb. 14th a lovely email from someone in Montana. She was very interested in our home. Her husband came by the next day to check it out. They loved it and wanted to move in March 1st!

So I rented a moving truck packed the house and loaded the truck!We had two weeks to pack, load the truck and clean the house for the renters. We went with the same company that moved us to Arizona. You can check out our move to Arizona here.

Gillian had so much fun playing in the truck. She even helped load a few small boxes! Jack was at school when it arrived and then he was sick for most of the week, so he slept and watched movies inside the house while we packed and loaded up. 

 Gillian even made herself a little bed in the truck!

 Jack and Gillian watching a movie while I pack up! Jack was willing to smile for me even when he didn't feel well!

 Gillian taking a much needed nap!

Truck is loaded and ready to go!!

It rained most of the day Saturday while Ryan and I tried to load the truck. But then a beautiful rainbow appeared. It was actually a double rainbow,and a sure sign for good things to come!!! =) 

I stopped by the rental yesterday and it had such a warm and wonderful feeling to it! They are making it all cozy for their family and have already started planting flowers in the backyard!!!! =)

Thanks for stopping by! Have a beautiful day!

Kristin

Nap Time-"Bat Girl"

Today I tucked Gillian in for her afternoon nap like usual, read her a story, gave her a kiss said "Sweet dreams! Have a good nap! I Love you!" I shut her door. And started cleaning up the place. A few minutes later I hear her say:

 "Mom I'm Half Bat so I can't sleep!"

I reply "Bats sleep during the day." 

Gillian "But I'm half Human so I can't sleep during the day!".......

 

She says the funniest things!

 

 

Memories of Preschool Days 2010-2011

Gillian's wonderful teacher put this together for us! I had to share it!!! Enjoy!!!

Free scrapbooking design made with Smilebox

Valenitne's Day Window Craft

This is such a fun and super easy project!!!

My assistant for this project today is:

Miss Gillian

What you need old magazines, string, tap and scissors,( glitter and glue are optional). I also put down some wax paper to protect the table.

Cut out lots and lots of colorful hearts. All different sizes.

If you want to add glitter then place glue where you would like the glitter. See Gillian's example here. *NOTE* (Gillian cut out this beautiful heart all by herself!!!!) insert Proud Momma Smile here! =)

GLITTER!!!!! Shaka Shaka Shakaaaa is what we sang while adding lots of glitter!

Almost time to buy more glitter! ;)

Oooh Lovely glitter hearts!

What's next Gillian?

Next cut a large piece of string might help to measure the window you would like to hang it in first.
 Tap string in the center of the heart. Space hearts as desired I added about 6 hearts per string. 

Hang in window of your choice.

And of course we picked Gillian's room!

Outside view!

Super Bowl Sunday! Feb. 6th, 2011

I made some super yummy food on Sunday for the Big Game! I also thought I would give my Family a little break from being in front of the camera. So I documented my cooking for the day!

First up:

Jarlsberg Cheese Dip

Here I used Mayo but I prefer Olive Oil Mayo its healthier and I think taste better but this is what I had so went with it.

Shred Cheese about a cups worth.

Chop half onion

Chop scallions

Mix scallions, onion into the shredded cheese.

Mix in about 1/4 cup Mayo. Just enough to cover cheese. And you're finished. Serve with crackers and enjoy! It was gabbled up almost as soon as I made it so this was the best finished photo. 

OK so these are super easy! Made them for the kidos. Mini corn dogs and pizza bits. I just threw them in the oven per directions.

Little Smokey's

Made a double batch. One with super HOT BBQ sauce and the other with a regular BBQ Sauce. In other words one batch for Ryan and the other for the rest of the Family. 

Again super easy added BBQ Sauce over the Smokies put in a sauce pan and heated them up.

Jalapeno Poppers

You need Jalapeno's, Cream Cheese and Bacon.

Jalapeno-Green and Yellow

Cut and remove seeds. I usually leave a few seeds in for some extra heat.

Fill with cream cheese and wrap bacon around each jalapeno. Use a tooth pick to keep in place.

Bake in Oven on 375*F for about 30-35 minutes or until bacon is cooked.

Hot Wings

All you need is Chicken Wings and your favorite Hot Wing Sauce. Bake plan chicken wings completely. This is KEY!!!

Remove Cooked Wings from oven place in a large bowl. Add desired amount of Hot Wing Sauce and toss the bowl until all wings are covered in sauce.

All covered. Yum!

Ready to eat!

This was so much fun! Happy Eating! <3

Have a fabulous day!

Kristin

Gillian's 1st Hair Cut!!! Sept. 2010

 OK so this has been several months since her 1st hair cut and I'm about to trim it up again. I have wanted to blog about this for a while but just haven't. SO playing catch up ONCE again!!! =)

As most of you know Gillian's hair has been V-E-R-Y  S-L-O-W growing in! Plus she has these beautiful curls so its taken me 3 year to finally cut her hair!!!

This is how Gillian's hair looks EVERY morning! We refer to it as: Wild Women Hair!

 In the morning I have to get it wet spray and spray some more with detangler, then I can style it!

Look how long it was when brushed out!!!

 Getting ready for the 1st cut!! **Note I did NOT cut while having the camera in my other hand. This was a "staged" photo! lol

After making the 1st cut Gillian said "YES!!! You did it Mommy!!"

 All trimmed up and even! =)

 Her hair starting to dry. Curls are coming back!! Yes!

 Gillian with her new look!

 Her beautiful curls survived and SO did I!