Would you eat it with a fox in a box?

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! March 2ND is always a fun day because we get to eat Green Eggs and Ham. The best dye I have found is BUFF food coloring from "Charm City Cakes" I found mine at Michael's but I know it's also at Hobby Lobby. It also comes with Electric Blue, Electric Purple and Electric Pink.

Jolie is the first to get up because she has to catch the bus first. She wore stripes in honor of Dr. Seuss...but was not interested in doing something crazy with her hair!

Jacob was up next and boy was he excited to see the "green" eggs and ham. He loved all of it. The ham was gone first.

Genevieve and Jillian were also super excited. Jillian was able to wear pajamas and bring a Dr. Seuss book to school. Genna was super excited to do a Cindy Lou Who from the Grinch. She didn't wear pajama's but they might as well had been. Comfy sweats. She said everyone
liked her hair and talked about it. Her teacher even took a picture.

All of the cute kiddos had to be in the pic. Giselle has some spiffy hair just like her big sisters.

Dr. Seuss has been a constant in our family. I thank him for his hard work, creativity and whimsical rhymes. Oh ,the thinks people think!!!!

Father and Son go to school!

Jacob's preschool had a special father/child night at their school last night. Daddy got to go to his classroom and meet his teachers. They played toys and met his friends. They worked on a project together...the lovely tie Brett is wearing!

Do you think Jacob loves his daddy? Yes, yes he does. Jacob has the best daddy. He plays with him and helps him and as Jacob would say.."he's my best buddy"!

Jacob is working on the tie for daddy here. Of course he used green..there are no other colors in Jacob's world! His hair is kinda long here so it's got a wave in the front. Looking at this picture I actually think his hair reminds me of my Grandpa Jackson, he always had the best hair. My Grandpa and Jacob would've gotten a long really well. They both love cars!

Write it down!

Who here hasn't heard...write it down? Write down what you have to do. Write down your grocery list. Write in your journal. Well here it is the end of February and I finally have my new years resolution or as I like : The Lisa that I should be!

First- Write down what we spend..I say "we" because yes I do most of the spending but it is our money and our goals. I am very happy to report that I loved all of your comments and suggestions and the 2 months that I have been writing down our expenses has meant a grocery bill cut in HALF...how crazy is that? A M A Z I N G!!! also kinda sad that so much money was wasted for so long...you live you learn, right?


Second- Yell less in the home. I saw a quote a little while back that said "Yelling in the home should only happen if there's a fire" Now I know that wont always happen. But I really do like the idea of thinking of another way to get my kids attention. I read to try whispering. I have tried and it has worked really well. I still lose it here and there but I can say I am honestly trying. A friend of mine told me she went to someones house and the mom is really nice and sweet but then would turn around and scream at her kids and how uncomfortable it made her feel. It REALLY made me take a step back and think to myself. WOW, I would hate to be "the mom that does that".

Third- Write down my memories. I have a very very bad memory. I really hate that too. I can remember some memories from my childhood. But I have to say I don't remember tons. Yes I did cut my head open twice..that could be a contributing factor. :) I also think I am tired a lot and do a lot and just things get pushed out. I just don't want my memories of today to be forgotten tomorrow. So I am trying to blog more and actually write in my journal. I am also working on getting my family story. My grandparents and parents and even great grandparents. They went through so many amazing experiences that I know I can learn from.

There are many many more things I need to work on and learn but these are a few of the BIG ones.
What is one of yours?

All Aboard Diner!

My mom and nephews came over for a quick visit during their mid winter break. My kids only had one day off so we went to a fun place called "All aboard diner". The kids were so excited. You walk in and trains are everywhere.

We waited a half hour to sit at the counter. While you sit a train goes all around the counter on the track there delivering food. It is the cutest thing ever.

Jacob and Giselle loved every minute. They had big TVs playing Thomas and all the employees were wearing conductor hats. They put ice cream or cupcakes on the train and play a birthday song. It is so cute..have I said that already..well too bad because it is so cute! :)

Our food arriving. Do you think Jacob is in heaven...oh yes!!!

Even the big kids thought it was pretty darn cool! It made me want to own a little place like that. Everyone is happy and having fun...I mean look at the track on the floor. Too cute!

A BIG girl luncheon!

Last weekend the girls and I had some friends over for a lunch. I love to host girls night and lunches or dinners but it is always with adults only. Now that I am an activity day leader ( that is a group of girls ages 8-11 yrs. that learn skills and gospel in a safe environment) it has opened my eyes that I need to have them also practice hosting. So each of them invited a friend. They planned the menu: build your own sub sandwiches, strawberries, chips, pink lemonade. lemonade cupcakes with strawberry frosting. They also cleaned the house and helped decorate. It was a lot of fun and after everyone left Jolie told me that she really liked doing that. I did too!

Batter UP!

Jacob took a little baseball class last spring with one of his buddies and loved it. This almost spring we decided to sign him up for a t-ball class. He was super excited to go even if he had to use his sisters pink glove.

Coach Bubba showing him where to run.

Jillian didn't have any school on Friday so she was super excited to come and cheer him on.

He is rounding the bases for a good practice run! He did so well for his age. He hit the ball super hard and was by far the best thrower...proud mommy bragging right now!

He did need a little help getting his glove on every time but he will get used to it.

Yup it has pink but hey baseball is baseball even if your glove has pink. RIGHT!!!

Waiting his turn to go out in the field. It was a great first class and his coach was great with all those silly full of energy kids!

Valentine cards for the classrooms!

Giselle wouldn't put her hand out so instead she is just a cute little girl! :)

I actually got quite a few poses of Jacob, he was so excited to make these. One picture he was winking and I loved it but I decided you couldn't see his face as well as this one!

Name tag on the back of the card..cut out from my new cricut..thank you Mom, LOVE it!

Jolie is in middle school this year and so she wont be handing any out but I knew she would want to make a few so she posed too!

A friend of mine made these a year or so ago and I thought they were adorable. Pinterest had a bunch of posts of making these and so this is the year I finally made them!

Such a fun way to give a card!