I just ate a small container of the Coop guacomole for breakfast/brunch! It is so good, I could eat it with a spoon, but I did have a few blue chips to go along with it! So as you might have guessed I just did a little trip to the Oneota Food Coop. Everytime I go in there, there is something new that I HAVE to have. Today, I purchased some "Goodbelly" juice for kids for Keira, it has probiotics and vitamins in it! Perfect for her! -And you gotta love the bulk section! Today I rounded up some mini choc chips, dried cranberries, quinoa, and some Oregon Trail Mix for the kiddies! And to round out the healthiness of the trip I picked up a bag of Blue Chips and some baked Wisconsin Cheese Puffs!
We are excited to be camping at "Lake Harvey" for the beginning of our summer-- I am somewhat in a bit of SHOCK that the kids are getting out of school next week!!-- Anyway, I'd like to call it summer, but I won't be convinced until the weather decides to warm up a bit! It will be fun hanging out by the pond and relaxing! So my brilliant -hee hee- plan for the day is to get my house clean before the kids overtake it next week!
I don't think I have any new pictures! The kids did have their Spring Concerts.. Nick's was great with all Disney themed songs- he had to dress up as a pirate- and Keira's was short and sweet-Although she decided she wasn't going to partake, so she sat on the floor and pouted the whole time.. I was kinda sad.. but I got that on video too if you want to see it! Happy end of school year!
Merry Christmas
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
When is Spring Gonna Sprung?
Keira had a Fantastic 4th Birthday Party!! She received a lot of "girly" gifts like makeup, a Tangled Princess Dress, a Tutu with matching headband, 2 princess crowns (one for Mom :), princess music makers, princess books... you get the idea!! She also received some nice puzzles, stamps, books, and clothes!!
Mom and Dad re-did her bedroom since Nick has taken over the basement bedroom, we were able to add a fresh coat of paint, hung some new pink curtains, and got new Pottery Barn bedding or her "big-girl" bed! Its really cute!
Nick didn't get too jipped though- we moved his curtains to the basement, added a blue/white striped quilt and a pottery barn sham and he is good to go! Now I'm thinking I could use a new quilt or bedspread!
We had a fun time Friday night before Easter with the Reiningas! Can't beat Mabes Pizza and a few brewskies! The kids pulled out the Foot Spa, which actually entertained them for a while, and they all had nice smelling feet- Ha! See pics
The kids were actually very good at Easter Sunday Mass- I think it helps to sit up front :) Then we had a very nice and relaxing afternoon at Rhonda & Curley's! It was not raining so they kids (young and old) could play outside. Happy Belated Easter to Everyone!
Mom and Dad re-did her bedroom since Nick has taken over the basement bedroom, we were able to add a fresh coat of paint, hung some new pink curtains, and got new Pottery Barn bedding or her "big-girl" bed! Its really cute!
Nick didn't get too jipped though- we moved his curtains to the basement, added a blue/white striped quilt and a pottery barn sham and he is good to go! Now I'm thinking I could use a new quilt or bedspread!
We had a fun time Friday night before Easter with the Reiningas! Can't beat Mabes Pizza and a few brewskies! The kids pulled out the Foot Spa, which actually entertained them for a while, and they all had nice smelling feet- Ha! See pics
The kids were actually very good at Easter Sunday Mass- I think it helps to sit up front :) Then we had a very nice and relaxing afternoon at Rhonda & Curley's! It was not raining so they kids (young and old) could play outside. Happy Belated Easter to Everyone!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Sugar, Sugar.
I guess it doesn't matter if you say it aloud or write it out loud, and the knocking on wood thing didn't work either! Keira came down with a cold the first weekend in March, missed a whole week of school, plus yesterday, and now is back in school today! She was so excited she hugged/held her pink giraffe print backpack all the way to Decorah! Ha!
So last week was pretty much a bust! Daren and I also got bad colds... I'm not sure how Nick managed his way out of it, but I'm glad he did! He hates missing school! In fact, he was bummed school was canceled last Wednesday(snow), Ash Wednesday, because he was excited to get ashes on his head! Well, he didn't miss out since he made it to church Wed night with Rhonda and kids, and they also distributed ashes at school on Thursday!
They said on the radio today, the #1 thing people "give up" for Lent is their "egos"...I'm calling BS- I think thats just a cheap way of having to really give something up! People should always try to be nice to others- as for me, I'm giving up Sugar (exepet for the little bit that is in my coffee creamer!) Take Care!
So last week was pretty much a bust! Daren and I also got bad colds... I'm not sure how Nick managed his way out of it, but I'm glad he did! He hates missing school! In fact, he was bummed school was canceled last Wednesday(snow), Ash Wednesday, because he was excited to get ashes on his head! Well, he didn't miss out since he made it to church Wed night with Rhonda and kids, and they also distributed ashes at school on Thursday!
They said on the radio today, the #1 thing people "give up" for Lent is their "egos"...I'm calling BS- I think thats just a cheap way of having to really give something up! People should always try to be nice to others- as for me, I'm giving up Sugar (exepet for the little bit that is in my coffee creamer!) Take Care!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Oh Puck!
Since I'm not really saying this outloud, I won't jinx this... but Keira has not missed a day of school since they started back in January- for being sick! Not that she hasn't had or has a cold, but nothing major! Woo Hoo!
She has also been spitting out a LOT more sounds, which is really exciting, its usually the end sound of the word, especially two syllable words, but MUCH better. She is also doing well with counting, signing her abc's, matching, colors, and recognizing some whole words!! I was worried she wasn't going to make any progress this year, but she has come a long way!!
We will again be participating in this years March For Babies walk in Decorah! It will be held on Sat. May 7 at 9am at the Decorah High School. This year's Ambassador Family is Team Mann, Carly Mann is one of Keira's classmates!! I hope if you read this you will consider donating or walking with Team Keira!!
This weekend we are heading to Cedar Rapids to go to a Hockey Game, can't wait to get out of the house!!- I hope the weather cooperates! Take Care All!
She has also been spitting out a LOT more sounds, which is really exciting, its usually the end sound of the word, especially two syllable words, but MUCH better. She is also doing well with counting, signing her abc's, matching, colors, and recognizing some whole words!! I was worried she wasn't going to make any progress this year, but she has come a long way!!
We will again be participating in this years March For Babies walk in Decorah! It will be held on Sat. May 7 at 9am at the Decorah High School. This year's Ambassador Family is Team Mann, Carly Mann is one of Keira's classmates!! I hope if you read this you will consider donating or walking with Team Keira!!
This weekend we are heading to Cedar Rapids to go to a Hockey Game, can't wait to get out of the house!!- I hope the weather cooperates! Take Care All!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
2 Trophys-Same Day!
The boys in the house were more than excited Sunday with the big Packer Super Bowl win!
My family came over to watch it with us- it was a good game- and super FUN to be on the winning end and see the Lombardi Trophy make its way home!
In preparation for the game, we thought it was only appropriate travel to Wisconsin to pick up some party supplies, so Saturday we went to LaCrosse, hit the mall, made a stop at Woodman's then went to Olive Garden for a late lunch-YUM! Then our last stop was Wal-Mart where we picked up some football shaped Packer Balloons! It was a fun day, and fun to get out since we were cooped up most of last week due to snow days!!
Now, we are getting ready for Valentine's Day and I'm also trying to get my tax things together!
Nick has also been wrestling - we went to our first tournament this year on Sunday, and he came home with a trophy! 3rd place out of 3! Ha! Hey, he was stoked!
My family came over to watch it with us- it was a good game- and super FUN to be on the winning end and see the Lombardi Trophy make its way home!
In preparation for the game, we thought it was only appropriate travel to Wisconsin to pick up some party supplies, so Saturday we went to LaCrosse, hit the mall, made a stop at Woodman's then went to Olive Garden for a late lunch-YUM! Then our last stop was Wal-Mart where we picked up some football shaped Packer Balloons! It was a fun day, and fun to get out since we were cooped up most of last week due to snow days!!
Now, we are getting ready for Valentine's Day and I'm also trying to get my tax things together!
Nick has also been wrestling - we went to our first tournament this year on Sunday, and he came home with a trophy! 3rd place out of 3! Ha! Hey, he was stoked!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
"Here's Your Christmas Card"
Wow, its about time I update my little journal! Christmas will be here soon and we are thankful for MANY things!
Keira had her tonsils out and new eartubes put in last Wednesday, the 8th in Rochester. St. Mary's is so pretty at Christmastime I couldn't resist taking a few pics! Daren and I had commented on all the time we've spent there in the last 3+ years we have never been there around Christmas! Anyway, she did pretty well with it all and we spent one night.. which was Plenty.. ha.. and got to go home the next morning!
Nick had his Christmas concert last Friday.. it was Great! There was a nice variety of songs, great vocals, some action, it was very cute! Keira enjoyed it as well, and I think Nick enjoyed singing in it!
Daren will be working in Des Moines this winter, and will actually be working up until Christmas.. a first in a long time, he will have off the week after Christmas! We are happy that he is able to work so that I can take care of the kids!
Last but not least, the (dreaded) Christmas card... This is the first year since Nick was born that I didn't have a professional picture taken! So, I decided I would take my own pictures and design my own Christmas card using my "Memory Mixer" scrapbooking software. I spent at least an hour designing one, had a copy made at Wal-Mart and still had that "ick" feeling.. So I went back to the drawing board.. whipped another one up in 5 minutes flat, and decided to get half of each! I ordered them online.. they might be here by Christmas!
I hope everyone has a Peaceful and Joyful holiday season! Love, the holiens
Keira had her tonsils out and new eartubes put in last Wednesday, the 8th in Rochester. St. Mary's is so pretty at Christmastime I couldn't resist taking a few pics! Daren and I had commented on all the time we've spent there in the last 3+ years we have never been there around Christmas! Anyway, she did pretty well with it all and we spent one night.. which was Plenty.. ha.. and got to go home the next morning!
Nick had his Christmas concert last Friday.. it was Great! There was a nice variety of songs, great vocals, some action, it was very cute! Keira enjoyed it as well, and I think Nick enjoyed singing in it!
Daren will be working in Des Moines this winter, and will actually be working up until Christmas.. a first in a long time, he will have off the week after Christmas! We are happy that he is able to work so that I can take care of the kids!
Last but not least, the (dreaded) Christmas card... This is the first year since Nick was born that I didn't have a professional picture taken! So, I decided I would take my own pictures and design my own Christmas card using my "Memory Mixer" scrapbooking software. I spent at least an hour designing one, had a copy made at Wal-Mart and still had that "ick" feeling.. So I went back to the drawing board.. whipped another one up in 5 minutes flat, and decided to get half of each! I ordered them online.. they might be here by Christmas!
I hope everyone has a Peaceful and Joyful holiday season! Love, the holiens
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Hope
Halloween was okay, I pulled Keira around the neighborhood in a wagon, in high heels and froze my %@* off. Nick, at the LAST second, decided he didn't want to wear the costume from last year, so he would go as a football player.. wearing football pants size 2yr and his Packers jersey and red cleets. He was too stubborn to wear his helmet. Basically, he wears that outfit EVERY Sat/ Sun during football season, so I can't say you can call that "dressing up'! Keira and I dressed in coordinating 50's costumes, she was a doll!
I'm supposed to be cleaning my house for company over Thanksgiving which is now a short 16 days away! There is no way I'm going to get it all done, and decorate my house and do the Christmas shopping, but I have hope-- and Tony Robbins said on the Today Show this morning that you need Hope to be happy! At this point a clean house and hope would make me happy!
Take care!
I'm supposed to be cleaning my house for company over Thanksgiving which is now a short 16 days away! There is no way I'm going to get it all done, and decorate my house and do the Christmas shopping, but I have hope-- and Tony Robbins said on the Today Show this morning that you need Hope to be happy! At this point a clean house and hope would make me happy!
Take care!
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