Happy Valentines Day!

 We were on the front porch, looking in the window at all our children playing in the little house my love is building for us.  Before you think it was a peaceful play, let me say the generator was running, so from my perspective it was a peaceful play.  The reality inside might have been…

Back to the Land

After spending days packing, moving, rearranging, we finally were ready to go back to the house Friday night.  But it was 9pm by the time we made it... and the house was in utter disarray from the lack of constant living/constructing/using it as storage from Christmas.So we spent the night in the Excursion.  Its times…

7 Quick Takes – 2/10/13

 - 1 - We made the big move back to the land this week.  Huge long blog post to follow.- 2 -I honestly don't know how I have had 6 children and never used a Bumbo!  I love this little chair and have decided we totally need one!  It even doubles as a highchair!  Way too…

The Tale of the Stairs

After (what I thought) was our epic building fail of the stairs, we regrouped with someone that had at least been around it. See how low it is at the top?  It should be about 9 inches higher.  His idea - just raise the landing.  Duh!  So that's what they did - and ta da!…

7 Quick Takes – 2/1/13

 - 1 -  So Mr went and done it.  Asked that loaded question to Mr. Littlest.  SMH.  He should have known...  Mr Littlest picked me as his favorite #Love!  I dont know what Mr. was thinking.  Knowing I can say "Who's too cute" and every time, his response is "you are mama".  How sweet is that?! Even…

Do Not Lose Heart

Wow have we been busy busy!Our time in a "powered house" is coming to an end.  Its been way sweet of the InLaws to let us ride out winter with them, but I think its safe to say everyone is ready to get back to "regular programming" now that its warming up.So yesterday the younger…

7 Quick Takes – 1/20/13

 - 1 - I am *loving* these bottles!!!  Seriously, go check out your local Old Navy!  Got these stainless steel beauties on clearance for $2.50 (from $10!!).  Oh yea, we all got one - and I totally wish I could justify purchasing extras for that price. Along the same line - saw this beauty at one…