7 months

We have officially 45 days of school left.

I think I am way more excited then my 6 year old and 4 year old.

I think I am more excited then when I was in school- and I never really enjoyed school.

The drive to and from town is not fun for me. It makes me very nauseous on the hills to drive back and forth several times a day. Fortunately, I only have 3 days a week that I end up with multiple trips. Thanks to some pretty awesome neighbors that help with transportation.

BUT, in 45 days...I will get a 3 month break from all the driving!! Except, of course, when I  go to see my friends. I am anxiously awaiting the downtime.

Hopefully, this will open up some time to make our home a little more 'ours' with a few touch-ups.

Renovate or build

              This house is over 100 years old, and we are the 3rd generation to live here. This was my husband's grandmother's home. And before them, it was her husband's grandmother's home. I think there was a great aunt in there somewhere, but I'm not sure.

 

Obviously, LOTS of history.

 

We have been here for six months now, living in the country. We did not purchase the home. We are getting a feel for the lifestyle and area. Now comes the decison making time. Grandma is not well- Stage IV Breast Cancer. She is doing very well and has amazing and inspiring faith.

 

But, while we can- we need to talk with her about our plans and intentions. She needs to ok them, and we need to begin the process.

 

Will we continue living in this home, permanently?

 

Will we renovate- remodel this home?

 

Or, do we build new and start fresh---still on the family land.

 

Or move into town? It is a cute little agriculture farming town- NOT a city

 

The house has its age flaws, old pipes, leaky windows, older roof.  However, its a very sound home. It has great woodwork and lots of square footage. A lot of family memories, where my father-in-law and his four brothers were raised.

 

What would you do? My inner City Girl wants a nice new fancy house!! My country girl side wants to stay here and just remodel to our needs.

 

My husband is always saying we are living THE dream--that a lot of people wish they had this house and land. Is that true?

 

Take a look- give me your opinions

Farm House 

New Toy

 

1986 Honda fourtrax 70cc

 

My kids have been wanting their own baby four-wheeler. We watched for the best deal and this was it!

 

Pretty sure their dad was just as excited.



Dorito Chicken Casserole

Dorito Chicken Casserole

 

Ingredients:

1-2 lbs chicken (depends on your family size)

1 can Cream of Celery

1 can Cream of Chicken

2 oz Velveeta Cheese

1/4 C sliced jalepenos

bag of Doritos, crushed

salt, pepper, season all, minced onion--to taste

 

 

In a skillet, mix Soups and Cheese. Cook on Medium heat until well mixed.

 

Baked chicken until the internal temperature is 165. I bake mine- You could cook on a skillet, crockpot, or boil them.

Cut chicken to bite-sized pieces and add to the soup mixture.

 

Mix in seasonings, to taste.

Layer chicken mixture- then crushed Doritos- repeat, ending with Doritos

 (we only do half the casserole since we have small children)

Cover with foil.

End Product

 



Down an Out

 

 

Almost three weeks ago I broke my wrist at a Crossfit class attempting to do box burpees! this has definitely been in the top most painful things I have endured. 3 weeks later it still hurts as bad as the first day.

I started with a nice pretty and sturdy purple cast. However, by day 3 my wrist was very swollen and my fingers were numb. I began having a lot of anxiety over the tightness of the cast. By the time I made an appointment and saw the doctor my anxiety was extreme.

The doctor agreed to give me a Thumb Spica instead of a new cast. So far I think the spica was a good decision. Though when I sleep and move around a lot, I don't feel it is as secure or sturdy as I may need it to be.

 

So that's where I have been! It is not the easiest thing pecking out all my words on the keyboard...but, it will do!

 

For fun, here is a short list of fun two-handed tasks that are hard to do now:

• Butter toast
• Button my pants
• Brush my teeth
• Curl my hair
• Shave my left armpit
• Open the lid on kid's cups
• Open pain pills
• Open doors
• Cut with scissors
• Change the radio station in the car
• Buckle my seatbelt
• And last, but no least, push a grocery cart with three kids in tow while others stare at the poor mom with a broken arm.
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