A couple months back while my husband and I were at his 10 year High School reunion Chloe and Evan were being cared for by family. We received a panic filled phone call that Chloe had stuck a popcorn kernel up her nose. After much discussion and multiple phone calls it seemed that Chloe was OK and not being bothered so we stayed at the reunion.
That Monday Adam brought home his doctor bag from work and had a look up Chloe's nose. Yep, WAAAAAAY up there lies a little popcorn kernel. To far to reach, to lodged to blow out of her nose, so that meant one thing....a trip to the ER. Adam and Chloe left for the ER after dinner while Evan and I stayed back home. I HATED being away from Chloe when I knew she needed me most but it made the most sense that Adam go with his medical background. They waited for hours in the ER.
Finally around 10pm I get a phone call that it is out! YEAH! It took 3 tries and after all that waiting, and only 5 minutes. Adam was so thoughtful to bring back the popcorn kernel..I have it still sitting on my vanity in our bathroom, I need to think of something creative to do with it now.
Since this time we have been bracing for the ER bill and yesterday was the day...the bill arrived. I have sure from the label of my post, you guessed it...it cost $991 for 5 minutes in the ER! Can you believe it!
I am not one for health care reform the way it stands presently. I do however think something needs to be done...it seems assanign (sp?) that 5 minutes of time and using a tool you can buy for $10 on the Internet to get out a popcorn kernel would end up being a bill for $991. Something is wrong with that math.
Funny enough, Chloe STILL loves popcorn!
Cheers,
Beth
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Being all you can be...as a mom
The last week I have been running into little things that have given some good insight and encouragement in parenting.
As I was reading through the daily devotions at The Purpose Driven Life web site I ran across this devotional on parenting. They gave 4 words that really spoke to me as to how to be a good parent. There are lots of books on parenting and sometimes it can all feel pretty complicated, I personally like to keep it simple and I think that theses 4 words keep it simple AND they also say a lot.
Presence, Acceptance, Guidance, and Correction
Here is the link to The Purpose Driven Life Devotions:
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&dailyDevotional=true&contentId=119877
Also while I was driving to work with the kids today they were talking about guilt free parenting and how it is the little things that matter with kids... They used a phrase that really captured me..."Listen with your eyes." It meant a lot as we get busy and are many times on auto pilot, you think you are listening but you are not really engaged. So, stop and "listen with your eyes."
Cheers,
Beth
As I was reading through the daily devotions at The Purpose Driven Life web site I ran across this devotional on parenting. They gave 4 words that really spoke to me as to how to be a good parent. There are lots of books on parenting and sometimes it can all feel pretty complicated, I personally like to keep it simple and I think that theses 4 words keep it simple AND they also say a lot.
Presence, Acceptance, Guidance, and Correction
Here is the link to The Purpose Driven Life Devotions:
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&dailyDevotional=true&contentId=119877
Also while I was driving to work with the kids today they were talking about guilt free parenting and how it is the little things that matter with kids... They used a phrase that really captured me..."Listen with your eyes." It meant a lot as we get busy and are many times on auto pilot, you think you are listening but you are not really engaged. So, stop and "listen with your eyes."
Cheers,
Beth
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Bumpy Start
The day is young and I KNOW that it will only get better as the day goes on...it has to!
This morning Adam left early for work, which threw off my 'shower pans' right off the bat. I was slowed down in the shower by Chloe was likes to rummage through the bathroom and our bedroom... I found her trying to curl her eyelashes with a little flosser doo-jiggy that Adam keeps in his drawer. That was a priceless moment!
Evan was a puddle today, crying over everything...his shoes being put on, me putting him down, him tripping over his blanket, and numerous other tragic events.
I am starting to think at this point that I will not even get to the point where I can put on make up today... Then...I get the phone call...
Nikki called and she and her long time BF broke up! She was simply crushed. Most of us ladies out there have been through a difficult break up, the one that hurts so bad the emotional pain hurts physically. Most of us who have been through break ups like this will never forget that pain and the letting your mind wonder back to that time brings back remnants of the emotions that we felt at that time. I just sat and listened, somewhat shocked since I didn't see it coming. My heart breaks for her. Of course, Evan has to be also crying in my ear at the same time...
At this point I am feeling disheveled. My mind is in like 20 places.
I get the kids out the door thankfully on time. I see that the turn I need to take has a long line of REALLY slow construction trucks on it so I decide to take this alternate way which I have been meaning to try for a while now. And what do you know, the exit I need to get off of...yep...closed! So, then I have to take the detour, which as we all know never saves time! I still manage to get to work on time...although frazzled.
At work (yes, if you notice this is a Saturday, I am 'blessed' to have to work 2 Saturday's a month), I am met with the phone ringing right away and people coming at me left and right. I feel like I am a yo-yo, every time I get up to get some coffee the phone rings. As the only person in the office I have to make a mad dash to get the phone answered.
It is now 10am, and I finally have my coffee, and of course I have no make up on.
This day HAS to get better!
I am still excited though! Tonight is the races! We are having a group of people come over and grill, then go to the races, and afterwards have a bonfire! We have a lot of people staying the night and the kids are going to my parents. It will be good to have some time with friends!
I'll try to remember to take pictures at the races!
Cheers,
Beth
This morning Adam left early for work, which threw off my 'shower pans' right off the bat. I was slowed down in the shower by Chloe was likes to rummage through the bathroom and our bedroom... I found her trying to curl her eyelashes with a little flosser doo-jiggy that Adam keeps in his drawer. That was a priceless moment!
Evan was a puddle today, crying over everything...his shoes being put on, me putting him down, him tripping over his blanket, and numerous other tragic events.
I am starting to think at this point that I will not even get to the point where I can put on make up today... Then...I get the phone call...
Nikki called and she and her long time BF broke up! She was simply crushed. Most of us ladies out there have been through a difficult break up, the one that hurts so bad the emotional pain hurts physically. Most of us who have been through break ups like this will never forget that pain and the letting your mind wonder back to that time brings back remnants of the emotions that we felt at that time. I just sat and listened, somewhat shocked since I didn't see it coming. My heart breaks for her. Of course, Evan has to be also crying in my ear at the same time...
At this point I am feeling disheveled. My mind is in like 20 places.
I get the kids out the door thankfully on time. I see that the turn I need to take has a long line of REALLY slow construction trucks on it so I decide to take this alternate way which I have been meaning to try for a while now. And what do you know, the exit I need to get off of...yep...closed! So, then I have to take the detour, which as we all know never saves time! I still manage to get to work on time...although frazzled.
At work (yes, if you notice this is a Saturday, I am 'blessed' to have to work 2 Saturday's a month), I am met with the phone ringing right away and people coming at me left and right. I feel like I am a yo-yo, every time I get up to get some coffee the phone rings. As the only person in the office I have to make a mad dash to get the phone answered.
It is now 10am, and I finally have my coffee, and of course I have no make up on.
This day HAS to get better!
I am still excited though! Tonight is the races! We are having a group of people come over and grill, then go to the races, and afterwards have a bonfire! We have a lot of people staying the night and the kids are going to my parents. It will be good to have some time with friends!
I'll try to remember to take pictures at the races!
Cheers,
Beth
Friday, September 25, 2009
Diggin' in deep...
Today I am taking time to reflect INSIDE myself!
Two things are coming into my mind... I will tackle the easiest first. Have you ever watched The Interview with God? It is a must see! I have it saved on my favorites and watch it every few months for a little pick me up. It puts everything into perspective, take a look:
http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/
The second, something that most woman deal with at one time or another in their life...weight. When I got married I weighed 108lbs... Now...I am seeing VERY different numbers. I don't see my worth in my weight but I also know that for my health and being a role-model for the kids I want to get to a weight that is better for me. In order to do this I need to lose about 25lbs. I know WHY I have gained weight, I am approaching the BIG 30...I work an office job and sit all day, I have had two kids both by c-section within a 16 month time frame and generally have a fast paced life which tends to leave me drained and happy that I made it through another day...let alone to think about exerting MORE energy.
I need to find something to do to get back in shape. I get bored at the gym...and I HATE running. I LOVE to dance, I love to ride my bike, I love to Rollerblade (but I am not very good at it). I am NOT a morning person at all... So, I am trying to think of what I can do to incorporate workouts that I can somewhat enjoy into my schedule...
What do you do to work out/ keep in shape?? I'd LOVE some guidance!
Cheers,
Beth
Two things are coming into my mind... I will tackle the easiest first. Have you ever watched The Interview with God? It is a must see! I have it saved on my favorites and watch it every few months for a little pick me up. It puts everything into perspective, take a look:
http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/
The second, something that most woman deal with at one time or another in their life...weight. When I got married I weighed 108lbs... Now...I am seeing VERY different numbers. I don't see my worth in my weight but I also know that for my health and being a role-model for the kids I want to get to a weight that is better for me. In order to do this I need to lose about 25lbs. I know WHY I have gained weight, I am approaching the BIG 30...I work an office job and sit all day, I have had two kids both by c-section within a 16 month time frame and generally have a fast paced life which tends to leave me drained and happy that I made it through another day...let alone to think about exerting MORE energy.
I need to find something to do to get back in shape. I get bored at the gym...and I HATE running. I LOVE to dance, I love to ride my bike, I love to Rollerblade (but I am not very good at it). I am NOT a morning person at all... So, I am trying to think of what I can do to incorporate workouts that I can somewhat enjoy into my schedule...
What do you do to work out/ keep in shape?? I'd LOVE some guidance!
Cheers,
Beth
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Powder Room and Main Floor Accent Painting
Here are the pictures I have been promising of the Powder Room in the bright green color! I am really liking the color I picked!
Also, a picture of the accent wall in the kitchen/dining room area. I really like this chocolate color, I also plan on using it in my master bedroom on the accent wall and under the chair rail in Chloe's room.
Paint is the BEST way to transform a space, and it is SO cheap!
Cheers,
Beth
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A little self-realization on a relaxing day
Today is my day off. I am enjoying it with the kids!
Last night I went on a turbo cleaning spree and cleaned the whole house, it looks great! This morning I was able to wake up, make breakfast and play with the kids with NO cleaning to worry about! I was thanking myself the whole time.
I volunteered at our churches nursery, I start this upcoming Sunday and am committed to working in the nursery once a month. It will be a great way to get to know more families and to connect more. I am looking forward to it, AND I get to be with my little Evan pants!
Tomorrow morning at Toastmasters, I am the Table topics master. I decided that I will ask the said people to "defend where they live" and I will assign strange places to live...like a nuclear power plant, the dessert, Antarctica, the moon and such. It will be fun and interesting to hear the responses.
I am trying to muster up the ambition to take on my next project. Not sure if it will be painting the master bedroom wall or trying to sew the office curtains. I have what I need for both projects... Which bring me to my next thought. Last week at church the pastor said something that resounded with me... He said that a lot of times people say something/s or imply something about/to you and you buy into it, but it is not true. I have been thinking, I have often had the feeling that there was someone in my life that thought/implied I was lazy. When I look back even at this blog I realize...hummmm...I am not lazy. I manage to hold down a stressful career, to maintain a clean and functional household, 2 young children, 2 busy dogs, being involved with Toastmasters, Volunteering at Pine Lake Pastures, now starting at the church nursery, and doing my best to maintain and re-connect with friends as well... I feel like I do a good job balancing, that I have my priorities straight (my family and God as #1). I feel like all of this shows that I am in fact NOT lazy...which makes me feel really good about myself!
This being said, my daughter is asking that I snuggle her...someday I will wish I was able to so I need to get my fill when I can!
Cheers,
Beth
Last night I went on a turbo cleaning spree and cleaned the whole house, it looks great! This morning I was able to wake up, make breakfast and play with the kids with NO cleaning to worry about! I was thanking myself the whole time.
I volunteered at our churches nursery, I start this upcoming Sunday and am committed to working in the nursery once a month. It will be a great way to get to know more families and to connect more. I am looking forward to it, AND I get to be with my little Evan pants!
Tomorrow morning at Toastmasters, I am the Table topics master. I decided that I will ask the said people to "defend where they live" and I will assign strange places to live...like a nuclear power plant, the dessert, Antarctica, the moon and such. It will be fun and interesting to hear the responses.
I am trying to muster up the ambition to take on my next project. Not sure if it will be painting the master bedroom wall or trying to sew the office curtains. I have what I need for both projects... Which bring me to my next thought. Last week at church the pastor said something that resounded with me... He said that a lot of times people say something/s or imply something about/to you and you buy into it, but it is not true. I have been thinking, I have often had the feeling that there was someone in my life that thought/implied I was lazy. When I look back even at this blog I realize...hummmm...I am not lazy. I manage to hold down a stressful career, to maintain a clean and functional household, 2 young children, 2 busy dogs, being involved with Toastmasters, Volunteering at Pine Lake Pastures, now starting at the church nursery, and doing my best to maintain and re-connect with friends as well... I feel like I do a good job balancing, that I have my priorities straight (my family and God as #1). I feel like all of this shows that I am in fact NOT lazy...which makes me feel really good about myself!
This being said, my daughter is asking that I snuggle her...someday I will wish I was able to so I need to get my fill when I can!
Cheers,
Beth
Monday, September 21, 2009
Girls and Horses...a natural fit!
"The Horse"
Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride,
Friendship without envy,Or beauty without vanity?
Here, where grace is served with muscle
And strength by gentleness confined
He serves without servility; he has fought without enmity.
There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent.
There is nothing so quick, nothing more patient.
All our history is in his industry.
We are his heirs, he our inheritance.-->
All our history is in his industry.
We are his heirs, he our inheritance.-->
~Ronald Duncan, "The Horse," 1954
This weekend Chloe got to ride a pony, this is her second riding experience! Her first horse back riding experience was last week on a Therapy Horse named Sam, during my volunteer time at Pine Lake Pastures in Baldwin, WI!
There is something about girls and horses, they seem to be a natural fit. They ensteel confidence, offer the best therapy you can get, and are a priceless companions!
Cheers,
Beth
Craft Pictures - Curtain and Personalized Towels
As I have been promising, here are some pictures of the craft projects as of late!
The first is Chloe's curtain which was an inspirational moment for me...while rummaging through the moving boxes I ran into an old shower curtain and then I remembered that I had a TON of scrap booking buttons I could put to good use. This is the end result. It is up in Chloe's room now and just looks darling, Chloe LOVES her new curtain!
The next project idea I got off of the jcaroline site: http://jcaroline.typepad.com/ she is kinda one of my online craft mentors! Here are how the personalized towels turned out! Pretty good for the first shot! I have a few little things I will do to improve next time though. This project was CHEAP...I bought the micro-fiber towels for $2.50 a piece and then used some of my mom's scrap fabric!
Cheers,
Beth
The first is Chloe's curtain which was an inspirational moment for me...while rummaging through the moving boxes I ran into an old shower curtain and then I remembered that I had a TON of scrap booking buttons I could put to good use. This is the end result. It is up in Chloe's room now and just looks darling, Chloe LOVES her new curtain!
The next project idea I got off of the jcaroline site: http://jcaroline.typepad.com/ she is kinda one of my online craft mentors! Here are how the personalized towels turned out! Pretty good for the first shot! I have a few little things I will do to improve next time though. This project was CHEAP...I bought the micro-fiber towels for $2.50 a piece and then used some of my mom's scrap fabric!
Cheers,
Beth
A fun filled Sunday
Well this Sunday was a wonderful day!
The family woke up and went to church. Chloe went to her Sunday School class for the second time and Evan came with us to worship and then to the nursery. Evan LOVES praise and worship, and is not as enthusiastic about the nursery.
When we got home, we had naps and lunch and then went to the Apple Orchard with grandpa and grandma Petta! Oh, was that ever the highlight of the day! There was civil war reenactment's with a cannon, face painting, a petting zoo, apple tasting, pony rides, Orchard Tours, and a little apple and kettle corn shop as well... It was a BEAUTIFUL day to boot! The kids, my parents and I had a blast! Thank you Circle K Orchard!
The family woke up and went to church. Chloe went to her Sunday School class for the second time and Evan came with us to worship and then to the nursery. Evan LOVES praise and worship, and is not as enthusiastic about the nursery.
When we got home, we had naps and lunch and then went to the Apple Orchard with grandpa and grandma Petta! Oh, was that ever the highlight of the day! There was civil war reenactment's with a cannon, face painting, a petting zoo, apple tasting, pony rides, Orchard Tours, and a little apple and kettle corn shop as well... It was a BEAUTIFUL day to boot! The kids, my parents and I had a blast! Thank you Circle K Orchard!
When we got home after dinner, we went for a evening neighborhood wagon ride, visited with neighbors and enjoyed the evening! It was a realizing evening to start out the week!
Cheers,
Beth
Cheers,
Beth
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Singing the Blues
Hummm, ever have one of those days where you think about your life too much and it gets you down?
I am having one of those days. I have been blessed in life with wonderful parents, a good job, a husband I love, and children that light up my life... I love where I live, the vehicle I drive...I am blessed.
Except for one thing...
My whole life growing up, all I ever wanted to be was a mom. Sometimes dropping my kids off at daycare just rips my heart out. This is not how I pictured my life as a mom. Now I LOVE the daycare my kids go...another blessing...but I want to be with them!
Our mornings are rushed, and by the time we get home we usually have 1 1/2 hours until bedtime. I feel ripped off. Those of you who have children know that they grow so fast, and I feel like I am missing so much of the most important thing in my life!
I would sacrifice a LOT...cable, the car I drive, and a LOT more to be able to have the chance to stay home or work from home and be with my children. Days like this it is hard to be at work, my mind drifts to what the kids may be doing and I can't wait to pick them up and kiss them!!!
Now I KNOW that being a stay at home mom is NOT a glamorous job, it is one of the hardest jobs there is out there but as a mom, I want to be able to mold my children into who they are...that is of utmost importance to me.
If you think of me, please pray that God shows me what direction to take and that I listen...that listening part is 1/2 the battle isn't it!
Cheers,
Beth
I am having one of those days. I have been blessed in life with wonderful parents, a good job, a husband I love, and children that light up my life... I love where I live, the vehicle I drive...I am blessed.
Except for one thing...
My whole life growing up, all I ever wanted to be was a mom. Sometimes dropping my kids off at daycare just rips my heart out. This is not how I pictured my life as a mom. Now I LOVE the daycare my kids go...another blessing...but I want to be with them!
Our mornings are rushed, and by the time we get home we usually have 1 1/2 hours until bedtime. I feel ripped off. Those of you who have children know that they grow so fast, and I feel like I am missing so much of the most important thing in my life!
I would sacrifice a LOT...cable, the car I drive, and a LOT more to be able to have the chance to stay home or work from home and be with my children. Days like this it is hard to be at work, my mind drifts to what the kids may be doing and I can't wait to pick them up and kiss them!!!
Now I KNOW that being a stay at home mom is NOT a glamorous job, it is one of the hardest jobs there is out there but as a mom, I want to be able to mold my children into who they are...that is of utmost importance to me.
If you think of me, please pray that God shows me what direction to take and that I listen...that listening part is 1/2 the battle isn't it!
Cheers,
Beth
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Chocolate walls...YummY!
Today Chloe goes on her second sleep over! She is becoming quite a popular little lady. This time I hope she does not come back as Satan, like she did last time.
With one child out and only one little one to think about I decided to go to Home Depot and get the Chocolate Paint color that I have picked out!
I am SO excited about this paint color. I am using this color to paint over the God-awful bright red accent wall that is right next to my burgundy-mauve counter tops in the kitchen, as an accent wall in our bedroom, and to go beneath the chair rail in Chloe's bedroom. It will look wonderful and really transform our rooms! All for $20!
I got a camera today and so I will be happily taking pictures of all my neat stuff!!! My goal tonight is to get some painting done!!!
Cheers,
Beth
With one child out and only one little one to think about I decided to go to Home Depot and get the Chocolate Paint color that I have picked out!
I am SO excited about this paint color. I am using this color to paint over the God-awful bright red accent wall that is right next to my burgundy-mauve counter tops in the kitchen, as an accent wall in our bedroom, and to go beneath the chair rail in Chloe's bedroom. It will look wonderful and really transform our rooms! All for $20!
I got a camera today and so I will be happily taking pictures of all my neat stuff!!! My goal tonight is to get some painting done!!!
Cheers,
Beth
Monday, September 14, 2009
A weekend of firsts...
Watching your children grow up is such a bitter-sweet thing. Lately when I have been looking at Chloe I realize how much she has grown, we now carry on conversations!
This weekend Chloe had two firsts! Both left me a little misty-eyed.
Chloe was able to ride a REAL horse for the first time this weekend! This was a big deal to me since as a youngin' I had two horses and showed them actively. Growing up horses were my life! Chloe LOVED riding the horse, named Sam. I got a picture, I will post that shortly. I was SO excited because when we got home, my mom had a bag of hand-me-downs from my cousin and what did we discover in the bag....yes....cowgirl boots! Pink and white, light up boots at that! Chloe slept in them that night.
On Sunday, we went to church and when we started to register the kids they informed me that Chloe needed to go to the new room. She had always gone to the nursery with Evan since Evan is shy and she would help him to feel comfortable. But on Sunday, Chloe went to her very first Sunday school class! Evan came to worship with us, then I took him to the nursery when the sermon started. Evan cried when I left him...but I'm told he calmed down quick. It is hard to leave when you hear that gut wrenching cry! Chloe LOVED her class, she came back with her learning sheets AND a picture of a horse that she drew.
Ah, watching them grow is so neat... I love being a mom!
Cheers,
Beth
This weekend Chloe had two firsts! Both left me a little misty-eyed.
Chloe was able to ride a REAL horse for the first time this weekend! This was a big deal to me since as a youngin' I had two horses and showed them actively. Growing up horses were my life! Chloe LOVED riding the horse, named Sam. I got a picture, I will post that shortly. I was SO excited because when we got home, my mom had a bag of hand-me-downs from my cousin and what did we discover in the bag....yes....cowgirl boots! Pink and white, light up boots at that! Chloe slept in them that night.
On Sunday, we went to church and when we started to register the kids they informed me that Chloe needed to go to the new room. She had always gone to the nursery with Evan since Evan is shy and she would help him to feel comfortable. But on Sunday, Chloe went to her very first Sunday school class! Evan came to worship with us, then I took him to the nursery when the sermon started. Evan cried when I left him...but I'm told he calmed down quick. It is hard to leave when you hear that gut wrenching cry! Chloe LOVED her class, she came back with her learning sheets AND a picture of a horse that she drew.
Ah, watching them grow is so neat... I love being a mom!
Cheers,
Beth
Simple Craft Project and a Frugal way to Clean
This weekend I finished Chloe's curtain, I will have to take pictures and post them! It turned out really cute! Can't want to see it up in her room. I am so proud that I was able to make that curtain with existing supplies in the house.
I ran across this web site/blog that I have been visiting a lot lately called Christian Homekeeper Network. Here is the link: www.christianhomekeeper.org
On her site under crafts there is this really neat small envelope and card idea! I love it! I used to make my own envelopes a long time ago out of magazine paper, they were really neat. This template brought me back and today I will be making some small envelopes over lunch! Here is the template:
http://christianhomekeeper.org/blog/paper-crafting-small-envelope-card/
On the same blog I also found a bunch of recipes to make your own household cleaners! I have been wanting to do this for a while, to save money AND to get back to basics. With kids around too it is nice to have something more natural! Here is the link to the household cleansers:
http://christianhomekeeper.org/blog/more-homemade-cleaners-and-some-disinfectants/
I am really excited about my new finds, I hope you enjoy them too!
Cheers,
Beth
I ran across this web site/blog that I have been visiting a lot lately called Christian Homekeeper Network. Here is the link: www.christianhomekeeper.org
On her site under crafts there is this really neat small envelope and card idea! I love it! I used to make my own envelopes a long time ago out of magazine paper, they were really neat. This template brought me back and today I will be making some small envelopes over lunch! Here is the template:
http://christianhomekeeper.org/blog/paper-crafting-small-envelope-card/
On the same blog I also found a bunch of recipes to make your own household cleaners! I have been wanting to do this for a while, to save money AND to get back to basics. With kids around too it is nice to have something more natural! Here is the link to the household cleansers:
http://christianhomekeeper.org/blog/more-homemade-cleaners-and-some-disinfectants/
I am really excited about my new finds, I hope you enjoy them too!
Cheers,
Beth
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Fall time Planting
Well, summer is coming to a close and fall will be rolling in soon. I LOVE fall time, it is beautiful and the air is crisp.
At the new house, we need some 'sprucing up' of the lawn and I'd like to plant some flowers around the house... I do NOT have a green thumb at all so I need plants and flowers that can not only survive the hearty winters of the north but also survive me! That is a fairly BIG task.
Here are pictures of the house (above), it faces straight north. So in the back we get a LOT of sunlight.
The flowers/plants that I have been looking at so far are:
Clematis
Day lilies
Day lilies
Variegated Hosta
Lavender
Lavender
Iris
Yarrow
Yarrow
Peonies
Hydrangeas
Lilacs
From what I read, these plants/flowers all come up annually AND they can survive through our winters and hopefully me too! I have yet to go to a garden center to see how to organize and plant these so they do not look like a big mess! Any tips?
Here is a picture of our home so you can see what I am dealing with...
I'd love to hear your input on my gardening dilemma and seed planting tips for our yard!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Addicted to The Pioneer Woman
Last week my sister in law asked me to go to this web site called The Pioneer Woman to look up a recipe that she needed. Olive Cheese Bread, YUMMMMM...
http://thepioneerwoman.com/
Ever since that moment last week, I can't stop going back to this Blog/Web site! You have to check it out...
She cooks, is into photography, blogs, and home schools! Just a NEAT lady! Check out her site...I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I am.
Cheers,
Beth
http://thepioneerwoman.com/
Ever since that moment last week, I can't stop going back to this Blog/Web site! You have to check it out...
She cooks, is into photography, blogs, and home schools! Just a NEAT lady! Check out her site...I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I am.
Cheers,
Beth
Successful Week!
This past week I have tackled SO many things on my to do list...what a great feeling!
I painted the powder room a BRIGHT green color! I love it, it is really 'unexpected' as my mom says but still fits in the house. I accented the room with a fur rug, branches on the side of the toilet, a basket behind the toilet, and neat candle holders on each side of the mirror.
I painted a red stripe around Evan's room, which makes his room look complete... It looks GREAT! My plan for Evan's room is a Vintage Sports Theme and I am using some of Adam's old sports 'stuff' to decorate. It is turning out really neat!
I got my herb garden planted. I can't wait to start cooking with some of my herbs! My biggest hurtle will be to not kill the plants... I DON'T have a green thumb at all!
The highlight of my weekend was when I was rummaging through boxes downstairs trying to think of a way to make Chloe's curtains for cheap. I ran across a sheer that had trendy flowers embroidered onto it. Then I remembered that I had bought a bunch of buttons for scrap booking a while back. The buttons are all pink, green, and yellow...the colors that I wanted for Chloe's room! So...I washed up the old sheer and started sewing buttons in the middle of the flowers and green buttons on the tips of the 'stems'... It is about 1/4 done, and it is turning out so cute...plus it didn't cost a DIME! I'm so excited to see how it turns out!
I will try to post some pictures of all my doings!
Cheers,
Beth
I painted the powder room a BRIGHT green color! I love it, it is really 'unexpected' as my mom says but still fits in the house. I accented the room with a fur rug, branches on the side of the toilet, a basket behind the toilet, and neat candle holders on each side of the mirror.
I painted a red stripe around Evan's room, which makes his room look complete... It looks GREAT! My plan for Evan's room is a Vintage Sports Theme and I am using some of Adam's old sports 'stuff' to decorate. It is turning out really neat!
I got my herb garden planted. I can't wait to start cooking with some of my herbs! My biggest hurtle will be to not kill the plants... I DON'T have a green thumb at all!
The highlight of my weekend was when I was rummaging through boxes downstairs trying to think of a way to make Chloe's curtains for cheap. I ran across a sheer that had trendy flowers embroidered onto it. Then I remembered that I had bought a bunch of buttons for scrap booking a while back. The buttons are all pink, green, and yellow...the colors that I wanted for Chloe's room! So...I washed up the old sheer and started sewing buttons in the middle of the flowers and green buttons on the tips of the 'stems'... It is about 1/4 done, and it is turning out so cute...plus it didn't cost a DIME! I'm so excited to see how it turns out!
I will try to post some pictures of all my doings!
Cheers,
Beth
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