Family Prayer

It was Wes' turn to say family prayer last night. It is everyone's favorite when it is his turn. We all think he is so blasted cute. His voice is adorable and he tries so hard to fold his arms and close his eyes (although it lasts for 2 sentences---then he opens his eyes to meer slits and looks around for any unsuspecting giggler.) We have the lectures, dirty looks, threats, and discussions about being good examples and then we all end up on the floor laughing when AMEN is said. Here is how it all went down.

Heavenly Father-- FADER
Thankful for this day-- DAY
Thankful for Dad and Mom-- MOMMA, DADDA
Thankful for our warm house-- BRRRRRRR
Thankful for the food we always have to eat-- HAM

Looks and laughter from everyone!
Still more laughter......
(Me making the executive decision that we need to be done.)

In the name of Jesus Chri.....EEmen

7 Interesting Facts

I was tagged by my good friend Megan! I am supposed to list 7 interesting facts about myself that not a lot of people may know. Here is my attempt!

1. One of my favorite sounds is hearing crumbs, junk and debris sucked up into the vacuum. Weird I know, but exhilarating!

2. I love to watch my children sleeping. The sound of their breathing, and in Wyatt's case talking in his sleep brings a smile to my face and peace in my heart. Especially after a crazy stressful day it is refreshing to see them as the angels that they are and to be reminded of why you love them so.

3. Popping Bubble Wrap. With either feet, fingers or both. Fantastic! Jeff had a patient who received a hand-held digital popping game for Christmas. Trust me it is now on my Wish List!

3. I love a good practical joke. Giving or receiving, I am game. As long a good belly laugh that makes the stomach muscles sore is involved!

4. Shopping gives me a High! Usually at TJ Maxx, the Fabric Store, or even Online! (Not a huge selection for us Idahoan's) Until lately, I have not realized what an addiction it is for me. Sometimes I think it freaks Jeff out--although I have only seen him clutch his chest and grab a paper bag to put over his head a FEW times.

5. I hate, hate, hate socks on my FEET unless they are blue from the cold. I want them out of the covers at night and I want people in my family to not touch them unless they are giving them a 10 minute massage.

6. When I bake I crave a Diet DP, Pepsi or Coke. Doesn't matter which kind, just hand it over! It does have to be cold and straight from the can. None of this iced with a straw or cheap 2-liter crap. The first sip as it burns and stings on the way down is my fave!

7. I pace when I am talking on the phone. My sister Jill calls me when she needs to get something accomplished. I usually pace and sometimes park it...and enjoy the conversation. I have been known to add an extra ingredient to dinner, put the wrong shirt on the wrong kid or neglect some little bum that needs to be wiped for a few too many minutes all while gabbing and trying to do 2 things at once. I am a multitasker but I will not win an award in that subject while on the phone.

I tag....

Jill
Saunja
Mel(ina)
Beav aka Nicole
Amy
Katie
and whoever else feels the need!

Baby Chicken

I just caught my daughter of 6 years gently placing an egg from the fridge into a cute little container and trying to sneak it downstairs into her room. When asked about her little plan she said that she really wants to grow a baby chicken.

All I could think to tell her was that because the egg was refrigerated, that the baby chicken wasn't alive. Dumb, dumb answer, but maybe sufficient for her innocent mind. It gives me stress to think of eventually giving her the "talk." For now I am just cracking up--literally. We may have baby chickens for breakfast in the morning.

Lock the Door!

I read the funniest post this morning. This hilarious blogger always has the craziest things happen to her and then the funniest posts! Check THIS out, you will seriously die from laughter and at the same time be totally grossed out!

(She is actually a cousin of an amazing family that I loved (and still love) growing up!)

Oh... and check out her list of Favorite Posts. Good for a few great laughs!

Mom, I am starving.

(Comment/Complaint around bed time after not eating or even trying his dinner. Even after PLENTY of chances and warnings that for him, there will not be any treats tonight!)

Mom, you know that there are people in Chinese that are starving too.
Wy, are you like a little starving China boy?

Yes, and I am madder than a wet HORNET. Even a wet CAT!

My mom always used to say that she could raise dozens if children if she didn't have to feed them. I am feeling the truthfulness of her wisdom tonight.

Christmas Trees are finally down,
The start of my
Spring/Winter/After-Christmas Organization has begun
AND School is back in session (for that I am sad... and HAPPY!)

We are BacK IN tHe SadDLe aGaiN! Hope January is a great one! It feels good!

Happy New Year

To you and yours for wonderful 2009!


Love,

Jeff--missed the "party" and dealt with drunks at work
JaNae--took this snap shot of the PARTY, but was sore and gimping around after she pulled something during a mean bowling tourney on the WII. Pitiful, I know, but I will attest it was intense
Walker--enjoyed kicking his mom's trash in the tournament and was a whiz with the puzzles you see pictured
Whitney--served eggnog and her homemade CC cookies for the festivities
Wyatt--had fun with poppers during our bring in the new year celebration at 10pm; but was grumpy during the shot for some strange reason
Wes--slept through like a baby