Throwback Thursday

TBT - Halloween 2009. Max a 1920’s newsboy.

TBT - Halloween 2009. Vivi Jo a 1950’s homemaker/mommy.

HALLOWEEN 2013

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Vivi is NOT a lover of costumes but she sure was grinning big this evening and Max was so proud that they matched. I would have to say that they make a pretty great team!! :-)

Pirate Day

Today is the last costume dress up day at school. You’d think he would just be a pirate tonight for Halloween but he’s not. He and Viv are going to be teammates on the Dallas Cowboy football team. This is the first Halloween that I haven’t actually made a costume, they are more excited to wear their football suits than any Halloween costume I’ve made…..and after a week of costumes for school. I’m THRILLED they got them for Christmas last year! HAHA!

Rock Star

This is Max under all that hair..lol. Today was Rock Star Day at school…you could choose from the 60’s, 70’s, or 80’s. We chose the 70’s! Max ended up not wearing the hair on his chest because what I used to hold the hair on is super sticky until it dries and he couldn’t wait, the sticky was driving him nuts…so I wiped it off. LOL.

we are officially in the chicken business

We love chickens so much that we’re going to raise and sell them. We’re starting out with three different breeds. We got two of the three breeds in the mail today… Buff Orpington and Ameraucana. BUFF ORPINGTON: their temperament is calm and friendly, they are often called the “pet” chicken. They like to be scratched, held, and carried; they like to sit in your lap while you read a book (preferably aloud so they can hear you); they never peck at you unless they are trying to get your attention (so that you will scratch, hold, carry, or read to them!…lol). They are excellent and dependable layers, they lay large brown eggs. They are a dual purpose breed, used for egg laying and meat production.
AMERAUCANA: They are exceptional egg layers. They are known for laying eggs in shades of blue and green. They have a muff and a beard, their legs are slate blue. They are a fun and docile breed. We will also raise Dominique a.k.a. Dominicker, they were not available right now so once the chicks we got today are out of the brooder house, the Dominiques will be ready to order. They are considered America’s oldest breed of chicken. They tend to be calm, personable birds. The hens are known to be good mothers. This breed matures quickly which means faster egg production. They lay brown eggs. They are a dual purpose breed, used for egg laying and meat production. We have incubators and eventually we plan on hatching our own eggs and rising them but for now we’ll pick up our chicks at the post office. :-) I think this means WE’RE OFFICIALLY FARMERS!!!! hehehe.

Oh how I miss them!

Duck Dynasty Day

 Little brother Max is now little brother Jep. :-)

Say hi to cowboy Max!

Today was Western Day at school.  #heposedhimselflikethat #hecracksmeup #cutestcowboyieverdidsee

Chad and Hayden...

... the bearded cousins. Love you both!!

my little china-man.

One happy girl!

I scored big points today with this girl…BIG POINTS! I ordered her a jacket and it came in today….it is super cute and I had a feeling she would like it but I had no idea how much. She loves it so much that she wrapped her arms around it and fell asleep holding it. I can’t tell you how many times she told me thank you. Tomorrow is picture day and she let me know, she was getting her picture made in it. LOL. And yes, I turned her light on and stood on her bed while she was sound asleep just to get a picture…haha! Watch out Mt. Vernon Elementary, Vivi Jo Lester will be sporting a new blue jacket and I can just bet that you won’t be able to wipe the grin off her face. 

I love him so much!

Happy Birthday Elliott!

KING OF THE DAY! His day began with breakfast in bed. Happy Happy Birthday Ells! We love you so very very much!!!

Happy Fall Y'all

These mums and pumpkins make me smile every time I turn down my driveway. Fall is here and I’m loving it. We’re have chilly mornings in the high 40s - low 50s and wonderfully mild afternoons in the low to mid 70s. PERFECT WEATHER!

WADERS!

somebody’s getting ready for DUCK SEASON! He’s a little disappointed because the waders he bought today are a little small and he’ll have to exchange/return them…but as always he looks at the positive…now that he knows what size he needs he’s going look on the internet for a better price. #smartshopper #hunter #heissocute #ilovehimso #iamhonoredtobehismama

teriyaki noodles on tortilla chips…

…what a combination! LOL!

This little shadow was caught sneaking bacon.

it's been a long week

morning sun

afternoon sun

my motto….

FOOD = LOVE

my version of iced PSL

Tonight was Sequence Showdown....

I asked them to lean in for a picture and this is what I got from Tate….I live with a house full of COMEDIANS!  LOL!

Meet Daisy

….the farm dog. She’s a Great Pyrenees and we are head over heels in love with this bundle of fur.

SO BLESSED...

.....to live in this sweet little town.

in his happy place....

The Bird!