TAG: I am so obsessed

This one came from Kristen and is all about my obsessions.

1. Showers. I have always been obsessed with showering... I hate to smell. When I was younger I would take 2-3 showers a day... Now its only one, and it's rare that I go a day without showering
2.Germs. I hate germs. I am constantly scrubbing my counter, or washing something twice if I think it may still have germs on it.... I only wear something once and then wash it for fear it may smell weird. I also over wash my hands...
3.Blogging... Now that I have gotten the hang of it... I am always thinking about it.
.4. List. I have to write things down because I forget everything and I have become one of those women who have shopping list at the store.
5. Crafts... I am always figuring out how to do something crafty. I feel like if I don't have any projects going on, I am not useful, or using my brain enough.
I tag... everyone

Linder Farms

We didn't get our family pictures taken due to the weather on Saturday... Hopefully this next weekend will be better for that. However, we did get some good shots this weekend!

On Saturday, we had the chance to go to Linder Farms with the family, Mom, Dana, Bill, Britnae, Ashleigh, Zach, Jamison, Darek, Tiffany, Caylee, Ben, Me, Hayden and Ady. (minus my dad, and Sean). We had a ton of fun picking the perfect pumpkins, riding the hayride, and enjoying hot chocolate. Here are a few pics from the event!... Bill and Jamison on the Hayride!
Ady and I enjoying ourselves!
What a cute little family!
Hayden feeding the zebra at the petting zoo!
Ady chasing the birds... She would have done it the whole time if we would have let her.
I don't know why this picture is so small, but it's cute... Caylee and my mom on the hayride.
Ben and Ady! Don't they look alike
Ady has her pumpkin
Hayden sitting on his pumpkin!

Ady and I again. A picture of most of us... Hayden and Caylee were running around, and my mom taking the picture!
Ady in her new cute coat and hat!
The family.
Tiffany, Darek and Caylee (she didn't want her picture taken)

Just a cute picture!

I was sitting at the table today checking my Email, I look up, and this is what I see, two adorable kids looking back at me!

Looking through our pictures...

I noticed that Ben and I do not have any pictures of us taken recently. Whether it's the fact that we are always taking the pictures, or not wanting our pictures taken, it sad that we aren't in any. I'll make it my mission, this weekend, to get some great photos taken, of the whole family. I will post them when we get them... Hoping that we will find someone with a good camera, and the time to take them... We will see if and when and how they turn out!

I have been trying to become more familiar with my blog, and as you can see I have been adding a lot to it... I hope you like the changes!

As I was going through the kids closets today trying to get their clothes in gear for the colder weather, I realized how much of their clothing I purchase used... Don't get me wrong... I don't go to goodwill and just buy clothing so my kids have clothes to wear. I am very picky, and I am adamant about how my kids look. I love name brands, but living on one income, it's hard for me to spend a lot on clothing knowing that I am taking money from elsewhere, and knowing that they will grow out of the clothes in a few months. I remember the days with Hayden, when Ben and I were both working, I would go and drop $50 bucks easily on one outfit for Hayden at Gymboree. Those days are no more. I used to take advantage of Other Mother's, but it seems that I find things there far and few in between. I think this is because my kids are getting to the age of wearing out clothes quicker... I occasionally go, but rarely find what I am looking for. I know I will have to start spending more on clothing, but for now, I think we are doing good!

So, my sewing machine is still in non function mode. I am supposed to get it back tomorrow... hopefully it works. I have become so dependent on it as a stress reliever after a long day with the kids. I enjoy sitting down and spending an hour making something, and seeing the results. I get joy out of some pretty weird stuff. I know.

We went on a walk tonight, to help promote a healthy family lifestyle. The kids seem to enjoy going for a stroller ride, and Ben and I get the exercise we need. I love the subdivision we are living it. I never feel unsafe to go walking, or rollerblading. There are waking paths around the entire subdivision, and it's just a friendly neighborhood. I just wish we could afford to buy a house here.

OK, So I know you are thinking I have touched on some weird topics here... This post describes exactly what is going on in my head right now... I have multiple things on my mind, and am puzzled at how life seems to work out, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. Like we always do, we will stick it out, and things will work like they are supposed to... CONFUSING, HUH?!

Lazy Days

This weekend was quite uneventful...
Ben, Hayden and Ady Playing together on the couch!

Ady kissing her "dollll-eeeee" She has been attached to dolls recently, and seems to always have one.

Hayden hasn't been a fan of having his picture taken recently, so this picture is of him trying to get away from it... Haha, I got him anyways!

On Friday, Britnae, my niece, came over and helped me with Hayden, Ady, and Paisley... We had fun making cookies and creating a spiderweb for a Halloween decoration ( i will post pictures when it's done) Hayden has so much fun with her... He calls her "Burt-nee"

Together they made a snake cookie and Hayden was impressed that it had "eyes" on it when Britnae gave it it him... You can see the excitement in his face about the cookie!

That night we went to Burger King for the first time in about 2 months. Hayden had been asking all week to go, and we finally gave in... The food was awful, but well worth the joy of seeing my kids have fun. On the way to Burger King, Hayden fell asleep (he had not had a nap that day). Ben said to him "Hayden, we're here." Hayden opened his eyes and blurted "Now, that's what I'm talking about!" He is become such a little man. He speaks so clearly, and so often. I just love to listen to his words, and try to understand what's going on in his head.

Saturday night I made a "chicken, veggie couscous", and it seemed to be good. Everyone that was at our house at the time ate some and seemed to enjoy it.My Twin Sister and her fam came over for the first time on Saturday, in about a month. We had fun, played card games, and just talked... Didn't accomplish much, but we enjoyed each others company. I wish I would have taken some pics... maybe next time! They came over again on Sunday, and I was in the kitchen again, making Meatloaf and Mashed taters! It was sure yummy, but I don't know how good it was for me.

Today, we took the kids to a new park, just built at a school down the road from our house. They had a ton of fun climbing on the ropes and riding the slides.

Tomorrow is a new day. Once again, I will start my healthy life, and continue to strive for weight loss. I did notice today that my pants were quite loose and I had to hold them up if I didn't want to be without them... That must be a good sign!

Fun Tag

Rules of the tag: Go to your picture file, find the 4th folder and pick the 4th picture in it. Explain a little about the picture. Post. Tag others.

This picture was taken on the day of Hayden's 3rd Birthday Party... Before everyone got to the house, Hayden wanted to go outside and draw with chalk. He would always ask me to draw spiderman, so on that day, I drew and extra large chalk spiderman. He was quite thrilled. Even though it was April, it was kinda cold, and Ady looks like she is not enjoying her coat at all!

I tag everyone who reads my blog.

more about stress

First of all, on the side of my blog, I have added a slideshow of all of my favorite pictures from the last five years... I hope you all enjoy!

Why do bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to "bad" people? Ben, especially, and I have been working so hard to make our life, and our kids lives so much better, but we always get put down, or tossed aside. We have come to expect the negative out of every situation, because if it can happen, it will... I mean, what have we done wrong, what should have we done differently, and what should we do differently to make our life better?

I guess I would be feeling a little bit better about life if I had some good wholesome friends to depend on as well. Maybe I am being a little selfish, but I am sick of always being the person to depend on, and nobody for me to depend on. I know, I have not been the best at being a good friend, but I am trying. It seems like everyone we meet doesn't like us for who we are, but for what we can "do" for them. They use us and then we never hear from them again... Or they only call when they need something, or the expect us to always call and always set everything up... like the world revolves around them. If anyone would like to be my friend... please let me know...

As my friend, I promise to you that I will:

1. Be there for you when you need it most, and you be there for me when I need it most. I will stick with you.

2. Be a good listener. If you have a problem, or just want to vent, I will help you.

3. Be your shopping buddy, hang out buddy, movie buddy, workout partner...friend in crime.hahaha.

4. Be honest

5. Show you unconditional love

6. Enjoy your company

7. Respect you

8. Be Dependable

All I ask in return is the same... If you are looking for good friend, too, please leave me a comment!