What I love about fall...

I LOVE FALL TIME!!! To me there is something so magical about the way the air outside feels on my cheek or the smell of a home filled with fragrances of cinnamon and spice, or the colors that catch my eye in all directions weather it be the red leaves on the trees or decor in peoples homes I just can't get enough of it.

I love the fall styles in clothing just cool enough to wear layers with out having to cover them up with a coat, and the walks to the park with out feeling the sun beat down on my neck. I love thanksgiving time and remembering all that I have and thinking that I should feel this way all year round, however for some reason comes easier in the fall time for me.

I wonder is there anywhere that is fall year round please let me know and we will be there as soon as possible...

( This picture is from the William-Sonoma web site I just love this place setting)

Summer Fun...

Summer has come and gone and for most people that is a bummer but to me it means it is Fall time and if you know anything about me it is obvious(to me anyway) that I LOVE fall!!!

The last couple of posts have been about my kids and Sky so this one is to fill you in on what I have been up to which of course involves all of the above because they are my life.

For months I have been looking forward to Sky's 2 Week summer break where we were anticipating driving to Idaho spending time with our parents and then leaving the kids with Grandma and Grandpa Hammond while Sky and I went to Mexico for a whole week. I was hesitant and nervous to leave the kids for that long but in the end We had a great time. One day it was so hot outside i didn't think I could take another day of it so we went to the local mall and saw two movies back to back not a  normal occurrence in our lives. Lots of time reading on the beach swimming in the pool and most of all it was fun to not have to be anywhere and do anything for anyone for a whole week. I know sounds selfish but it was great!!!!

After Mexico Sky had to get back to school so the kids and I stayed for 3 more weeks yup you didn't read that wrong 3 weeks...We stayed because My youngest sister Jessica was getting married mid September and it just didn't make sense to come back to Wisconsin and then back to Idaho within a three week period. The kids and I had a great time visiting my sister in Boise for a week. The kids had a blast with their cousins and I had a blast with my sister Jen!! I love hanging out with her and to be honest I think I have been in denial of how much I miss family especially my sisters... there you have it my moment of weakness don't tell anyone okay?

My sisters wedding went well. She looked beautiful and happy. I met her now husband for the first time and he is very nice and makes my sister happy, so I am happy for them. My sister Camille did the flowers and they looked fantastic and the yard looked beautiful as always my mom does such a great job. It was fun to have all of the siblings together again and remember what strong fun personality's everyone has...

I can't seem to get the pictures up loaded so whne I can I will add them to the post until then have a great Fall day!!!!

Oazauke County Fair

We went to the oazauke county fair last weekend and it is one of our family's favorite things to do here in wisconsin. It is a small town and a perfect fair. Everyone had a great time Macie was in a magic show and giggled with lilly the whole time it was so cute!!

Macie was able to ride this roller coaster with her dad and Thomas rode his first ride with his sister. He was so excited and said bye and jumped on without looking back. We love these kids!!!

Help...

It has been interesting at our house lattly, I have been struggling with a three year old who decided that it is okay to be whinney all day long, argue with me about everything, not listen to me and turns and says "Whatever mom". (but at the same time she can turn around and be soooo sweet and perfect) If she is like this at three I have no idea what we will be doing when she is thirteen.

I have been doing a lot of thinking and praying and wondering how to handle these fits without loosing my cool, I know all of you fantastic Mom and Dads have dealt with similar situations and I am wondering what you have done to help your child understand that they are not going to get what they want when they pitch a fit and when they don't listen without being completely frustrated and lost.  Any ideas are welcome I am lost!!!!

Pirate Festival

Milwaukee has a festival for everything!!! Pirate festival is one of the many and the one that we actually took our camera to. It was fun to see all the people dressed up as pirates both entertainers and people who just showed up. We wish we would have dressed up Tom in his Pirate outfit, but o well. In the pictures are our friends; Nick, Christina, and Camille (with the eye patch) Harker, and Emily and Aden Tate. It was a fun time.

We also made it to the Strawberry festival one of our favorites but no pictures but we love the chocolate covered strawberry's and the strawberry sprechers soda YUMMY!!! 

SKY

Our family has a new hobby, well Sky does but we get to be a part of it. Sky loves to fly remote controlled air planes and has done so for a long time, but recently picked the hobby back up. We spend Saturdays and some week days at the field watching him fly. The kids love it, Tom can't get close enough to the controller and wants to fly just like his dad.

Thanks Mom!!!!!

  


I can only pray that I can be as good as mother as Schuyler and I have had. We love you!!!!!