getting things done, and getting in some exercise

Today, I made two lemon drizzle cakes (one for my sister who gives music lessons to Sunshine) and one for me!

I made some pie crusts and they are in the refrigerator. I have an idea to make mini chicken pot pies (I love chicken pot pie, don't you?). I will bake the chicken another day. I like to cook a bit at a time so I am not overwhelmed.

Took it easy today. Just made sandwiches for lunch and dinner but they were very good. Ham and cheese melts!:)

I have a hard time motivating myself to exercise. By the end of the day, I want to sit, veg, read, or craft. I do have a treadmill and sadly...it collects dust.

Today, I put on some music (soundtrack to Curious George movie) and danced with the kids. I think this just might work.

getting things done...

Made two freezer bags full of BBQ chicken :)
Steamed cleaned the living room carpet, nursery, and office.
I still need to clean the boys room, play room and my own room.

Next...wash all the drapes.

Next in baking... make some more lemon cake to freeze and make up some dry mixes to have on hand.

It's coming along slowly. I am exhausted.

Little Toes

Aren't little toes...just so cute! Oh my goodness, can you tell I am getting ready for this new little one.

I am nesting like crazy. I have been baking, and cooking, cleaning and sewing. Just this past Saturday I held a friend's newborn baby and a warm fuzzy feeling came over me. I don't look forward to the labor, but I want to meet this little one who is jabbing me as I type!

Not to mention the fact, that I am so huge I don't think I can get any bigger and it's really hard to move anymore, "put a fork in me I am done". For the record, I am due December 6Th.....ugh!

Come To Tea Tuesdays

What you see pictured is a lovely recipe I found on Lucy's site Attic 24. It's lemon drizzle cake. Yummers. I love lemons. Mom stopped by and we had a cup of coffee and a slice of this cake.

So, Nature boy on his never ending quest to find bugs and document their existence asked to use the camera. I have an older digital camera that he uses to take pictures. What a great thing...digital. "Go ahead kiddo, and snap to your hearts content (we can always go back and erase)."

He took some really good shots including this one of the butterfly. There is also one they took of their little toes that is especially cute. He and Sunshine were having a blast this afternoon sharing the camera.

On a productive note. I got three freezer bags full of beef teriakyi stashed in the freezer for post partum. Now, the chicken is defrosting so tomorrow I can make a big batch of BBQ chicken to freeze. It's all coming along.

Hopefully, I will get to clean the carpet this week and wash drapes. The couch cushions were cleaned yesterday yippee!

Building our "Funny Guy" scarecrow

We just finished reading "Wizard of Oz". The boys thought it would be fun to make our own scarecrow, it seemed to fit in with the Fall season.

Dad picked up a bale of hay at the feed store, and gathering up some clothing, we stuffed him happy!

Here is Nature Boy putting on a "happy Face". They loved it!

All Saint's Day Party was a blast

I have to retake some pictures to show you the other two costumes. Well, we didn't win any contest but golly, it was fun! It was such fun to see all the creativity that goes into the costumes.

The day started off with Mass, then home for breakfast. We made a scarecrow (which the boys thought hilarious, and went on to carve pumpkins.

During naps I headed over to start set-up in the parish hall. I was met there by family already hustling and bustling!

The hall looked great. My sister had rented a helium tank and the hall was very decorative! My mom was in the kitchen prepping food and Dad came in to pop some popcorn. The picture is of apples I brought, (our snow cone man cancelled because of the cold weather...surprise it was 80 degrees today!)a filler was needed. Apples for only 39 cents a lbs! Aren't they so pretty!

I still see some tweaking to be made in the costume contest to move it along faster, but everyone said it was a nice party.

After the costume contest, dinner (buffet style) was announced, then off for games and bouncing in the bounce houses.

I don't know who won the 50/50 raffle. I will have to check with my sister.

I sent the hubby home earlier with the kids for bed. We handed out the goodie bags as the kids were leaving (less wrapper mess for us to clean up!).

My Nature Boy told us he had a "great time at the party". It was a nice day :)

One important thing about being a mom

is always thinking ahead. It's taken me 5 yrs to recognize this.

I am sooo glad I begin these All Saint's day costumes almost a month ago. Right now, I am taking a break from sewing last minute details.

I promise to post soon with pictures. Tomorrow is the party and I am in charge of the costume contest (making sure things run smoothly). I am nervous and hope it will go nicely.

Still working on freezer meals. I just made some more rice and have several bags in the freezer for a quick defrost and add to a meal. I also did some more pinto beans, these have proved very handy for our family :).

I just bought teriakyi sauce, ketchup (to make BBQ sauce), and coconut milk to make some more freezer meals. The coconut milk is for curried meat and coconut rice (which is yummy!).