A surprise visit!

Jer's sister Jillian and her daughter Addison flew to Colorado to go to a wedding. I thought they were going back home to Idaho right away. To my surprise they are staying at Jer's parents house for a week or so. I took the kids over to play yesterday. We went to the water park in Sterling and had lots of fun. It so nice when cousins are near. Brooklyn was so loving to Addi. She kept kissing and hugging her. So sweet!

Darn faucet!

Okay, for those of you who don't know... We live in a super old PINK house. It happens to have a pink bathtub in it as well. Tonight was the second night since living here that our cold water knob would not turn off! I think the washer thing gets stripped. (aren't I technical?) Thank goodness Jer was home since the last time this happened I had to call someone from the town to turn off our water. Jer has turned off the water and is no attempting to fix the problem. Does he have all the equipment right now? I have no idea I guess I will see when I have water tomorrow or not. I am just SO frustrated with living in this HOT (no air), falling apart, pink monstrosity! Please put me out of my misery someone?



Thanks for letting me vent. :o)

for fun.

I got this from my friend Mindi's blog. I thought it was cute so here is mine...

I am: Sort of starting to feel pregnant now even if I don't look it yet.
I have: A menu of dinner ideas but don't really feel like any of them.
I think: About this next c-section and it terrifies me.
I don't think: Its so bad to live in a smaller town as long as you can get to civilization within 10 minutes or so.
I want: a healthy baby and surgery to go well.
I like: doing spontaneous things with my husband and kids.
I dislike: putting clean laundry away. It is the never ending cycle! I do it though.
I hate: When people give you advice without you asking for it.
I dream: about owning my own home one day.
I fear: losing Jer or him getting hurt at work.
I am annoyed: people get under appreciated.
I crave: bananas and cheese! The sharper the better.
I usually: stay up way too late and then regret it in the morning.
I search: for ways to guess the babies sex even though I know its all bull. ;o)
I hide: some toys from the kids. That way when I bring them out again they are like new.
I wonder: If I'll be able to handle three kids. Getting them ready and Brooklyn off to school. All of that.
I know: I am such a lucky woman.
I just can't help: worrying about everything.
I regret: not finishing school or figuring out what I wanted to do until it was too late.
I love: being a mom and wife.
I can't live without: My family
I try to: keep my house straightened every day. Even though some days are impossible.
I enjoy: blogging
I don't care: What most people think about me. Only those I love.
I always: Talk to Jer about everything. He is my best friend.
I never want to: Be harsh with my kids. Even though some days I am. I say, I am learning and growing just as much as my kids are.
I rely on: Jer, for everything. For my sanity!
I believe: In showing love no matter what. You don't know what people are going through.
I dance: With my kids and try to get Jer to dance but he never does.
I argue: Irrationally sometimes. What can I say, I'm just like my mom.
I lose: almost every game I play but when I win I love it!
I wish: We could get out of debt ASAP so we can save for a house and just be comfortable. Not rich but comfortable.
I listen: to my kids when they tell me something. I hope they never stop.
I don't understand: Why some people do the things they do.
I forgot: To send a picture to my sister in law. I sent an empty envelope to her. Ugg Baby brain!

Gone to the birds...

My kids were playing so quietly outside. (That should have been my first warning.) When I went to go check on them, this is what I found.

They found a bird and were petting it on the trampoline! Then we found another one on the grass below a tree.

I didn't know what to do. I called animal control but they only deal with domestic animals. Luckily Jer came home and helped me find a safe shaded place to put them. They look like they are almost ready to fly.

Only my kids would want to keep them. When Brook asked, Jer said well, are you going to chew up worms and feed them to the birds because that is what they eat. Brook thought that was sick! ha ha. What an interesting morning.

Our favorite from Carinos!

My sister gave me the recipe to make these amazing Italian nacho chips. I have looked high and low for these. Jer and I always share these whenever we go to Carinos Italian Restaurant. They were so easy and so yummy. Here's how to make them if you are interested everyone...
1. Cook won ton wraps in 1-2 inches of oil. Remove quickly since they will brown too soon. Set aside on napkins to drain.
2. cook Italian sausage until brown. Drain grease.
3. Make Alfredo sauce (see below)
4. Layer chips, sausage, black olives, yellow peppers, jalapenos and Alfredo sauce. You can top with mozzarella if desired. (we left it off)

My home made Alfredo sauce:
1. On med/low heat melt 1 stick butter.
2. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour to melting better and whisk.
3. Add about 2-3 cups of milk to golden butter flour mixture. Turn up heat and continue to stir.
4. when starting to bubble turn off heat and add grated Parmesan cheese. about 1 cup but to your taste. take off heat and let cool. Will thicken up.

Thanks Amanda! This was amazing and we felt like we were at a nice restaurant at home. What a treat.

Movie review!

This weekend Jer and I got to sit and watch this movie. I absolutely loved it! It was hilarious and true and made me cry. Jer liked it as well, so it wasn't a chick flick. He hates girly movies. I definitely would watch this again. Probably most likely read the book.