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1.  It makes me smile when I see other Boxers...This one looked exactly like my parents' Otis.  The kids insisted I take a pic!

2.  Thomas' hat collection now includes his dads' Alma mater, Mt. Si High School, where his cousins currently attend. 

3.  My hubby forgot he needed to connect to Wifi the entire time he was in Arkansas.  Seriously??  Already out of data and the month isn't even half over.

4.  While dad is away she's been sneaking into his spot in the middle of the night!!  So precious when she sleeps.

5.  It is finally jeans, flannel and converse weather!!!

6.  Biscuit Co. with friends!! 

7.  These two were ACTUALLY getting along at dinner before we headed to pick up dad from the airport.  I wish I could say it lasted longer than a night, but sadly no.

8.  First football game!!!  Love this kid!

9.  Guess who still loves coloring???  Found a new book at Costco that just happened to jump in my cart.

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1.  I found a cute candy shop at the mall last weekend, Lolli and Pops, couldn't resist filling up this cute (albeit PRICEY) container with lots of yummy, gummy candy!!

2.  Oh and I had to buy this drink from there too, because the bottle was CUTE!!!!  It was delicious, so that was a bonus!

3.  These four trying to make the best of a 2 hour football practice for their older brothers.  My two girls and my friends two boys...pig pile in the shade tent!

4.  Guess who started Pre-K last week??  She was so excited to have a new backpack!!!  Not the least bit loud and obnoxious!!

5.  Is it a sign?? 

6.  I had a garage sale on Saturday and I'm pretty sure my girls made more money at their lemonade stand than I did.  Oh well, at least I purged my house!!!

7.  Taco Bell with my middle!!  I love when I get to hang with her one on one!

8.  League community event yesterday with Thomas' football team...Feed My Starving Children...If you ever get the chance to do it...DO IT!!  It is fun and a great cause!  As they said...The BEST fun you'll have while wearing a hairnet!

9.  As I type this...I'm sitting in the mess that is pictured.  New carpets are being installed in my craftroom and the upstairs.

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1.  Fall decorations make me happy and Hobby Lobby has a ton!

2.  Popsicles are our favorite...pineapple for me, raspberry for her!

3.  Halloween decorations make me UBER HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

4.  My sis was in town for and the first night she was here we got to sneak away for girls night, movie and then dinner/drinks!  Margarita?  Why yes!!!

5.  Beers in the car before the Eric Church concert. 

6.  The concert was Amazing!!!

7.  First day of school for the big kids, but little sis had to jump in for a pic too!

8.  My sis couldn't leave town without hitting up a good restaurant and bonus...so much more peaceful without Thomas and Taylor.

9.  I couldn't decide what to eat...so I ordered two things.  Under all that strawberry and whipped cream goodness is a giant, buttery biscuit.  SO DELISH!!!!!!!

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1.  It's been hot around here (not AZ hot, but hot enough), so we've been hitting up 7eleven for slurpees frequently.  Best flavor... BANANA!!! Don't knock it til you try it!

2.  Obsession number 2... Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips.  I could eat a whole bag in one sitting if I let myself, but I don't!  I do however keep them in my craftroom, hidden from my family!

3.  When my parents were in town my mom and I went shopping and found this place called Drizzle 'n Dip.  Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars for days...  She bought me these two olive oils and we love them.  Sadly they are almost gone and I will need to go get more.  Basil Infused and Garlic Infused...  YUMMY!!!

4.  Did you have a pen pal as a kid... I didn't, but I wish I did.  Taylor became friends with the girl that lives next door to my parents and they have been sending each other letters.  So cute!!

5.  When we drove up to the Rocky Mountain National Park there was a little shop on the side of the road selling all kinds of jams and cherry flavored items.  I couldn't resist these cherry gummy bears and thought this peach rum jam looked good.  DELICIOUS!!

6.  We've hit the local waterpark quite a few times the last few weeks.  The kids play and I relax!!

7.  We went berry picking last week.  I had hoped to pick black raspberries, but by the time we got there they had all been picked, so we picked pie cherries instead. 

8.  6 cups of pie cherries all pitted and ready for a cobbler.

9.  The cobbler before pic...it was AMAZING!!! 

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1.  Worst driver EVER...good thing you won't be seeing her on the road independently anytime soon!

2.  With her saved birthday $$$ she bought herself a pretty new doll...Her name is Jodie!! 

3.  This kid...begged me to take him and his friend to Starbucks for a Strawberry Acai...seriously...no words!

4.  Just licking the spatula after making cupcakes...best part of baking is licking the spatula!!

5.  4...going on 14!

6.  If you aren't quite sure what you are looking at...well it was a torrential downpour and my family wouldn't come out of the restaurant to get in the car. 

7.  My painting clothes...Have I mentioned I love to paint?  Well I do and these clothes bare the messiness from every project!

8.  Baseball season has come to an end, but I'm already looking forward to next season.  I loved watching Thomas play (even if his team had a LOSING season).

9.  Tatum wasn't to interested in watching Thomas' last games...she was however interested in listening to music. Christmas music to be exact!

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1.  New Converse for our Disney World trip... 3 days and counting!!

2.  We tried out Door to Door Organics and this was my second delivery...a little pricey, so I'm not sure I'll keep doing it.  Great idea though!!!  Love just opening my front door to my produce in a box.

3.  Our new favorite restaurant... The Chicken Shack!!!!!!  BEST chicken strips I've ever had!!

4.  Another new pair of shoes!!  My sister thinks I've gone off the deep end with all the shopping I have been doing lately!!

5.  This guy was up for auction at the Ducks Unlimited Banquet my hubby and I went to last week...he went home for the low price of $1400!!!

6.  Got my gardening on...planted to pots of pretty flowers...let's see if I can keep them alive for a while.

7.  Can you tell what this is a picture of??  That's my Taylor in the window of a store pretending to be a mannequin.  I wish you could zoom in...her face is hilarious!!

8.  There were some gnarly clouds at baseball on Sunday.

9.  The kids weren't feeling super great on Mother's Day, so my hubby fixed us tacos...and that was OK with me.  My obsession with avocado continues...they are delicious on tacos!!!!!

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1.  My hubby and I hit up a few estate sales a while back and we found this old, glass water jug.  I love it and now it is slowly being filled with our spare change!! 

2.  Thomas totally fell asleep on Riley's bed one night!! 

3.  Sisters!!

4.  Entertaining each other while Thomas plays baseball!! 

5.  Sometimes my crafting earns me $$$!!  I made this cute banner for a lady that was throwing a bridal shower!

6.  For those of you that don't think I ever struggle with my crafts...Example #1 of a project gone wrong.

7.  And if that wasn't bad enough... Example #2

8.  Hanging out on a Costco stack of soil while I picked out plants!!

9.  I have been making that most delicious (if I do say so myself) salads and sandwiches lately...this was Saturday's creation.  BLTAT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Turkey)

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1.  I told Tatum she had to come home and instead of listening...she sat right down and pouted.

2.  Everyday... we wait for Thomas and Taylor... some days we take selfies while we wait!

3.  I bought these shoes for Thomas... they didn't fit him, but lucky me... they were a perfect fit!

4.  My hubby and I decided to have adult bevies at dinner with the kids!

5.  This is how I feel about the dentist... AND a root canal!!

6.  I woke up and this is what I almost stepped on!

7.  Special delivery for the girls and I... starting to count down to our big DISNEYWORLD trip!!

8.  Park fun with the girls on Sunday!!

9.  See #8!

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1.  I finally got around to taking my donations to the Salvation Army...3 full bags just from my side of the closet!

2.  My Friday morning date is always Tatum...Starbucks and Target!

3.  I decided to try throwing together my own at home version of Postino bruschetta...tastes just like the restaurant...goat cheese and roasted red pepper...YUMM!

4.  It might be hard to see, but this boxer was sitting in the front seat of this van...he didn't move...just stared out the window.  He cracked me up!

5.  I'm not a beer drinker really, but this Grapefruit Shandy is pretty tasty and it was my drink of choice on Super Bowl Sunday!

6.  And my food of choice...Papa Murphy's Chicken and Garlic pizza...YUM YUM!

7.  Man sometimes I wish I was a kid again...some of the coolest toys.  This happens to be an ice cream cart (complete with all sorts of desserts) for Taylor and Tatum's dolls.  A little on the pricey side...maybe it will come on sale soon.

8.  Thanks to Facebook I tried a garlic knot recipe...super easy and SUPER delicious!

9.  My hubby brought each of the girls home a life size monkey for Valentine's Day! 

If you are interested in the garlic knots here is the recipe...

1 can of original biscuits (I used Safeway brand, doesn't matter just make sure they aren't the flaky ones)
Cut biscuits in quarters and put in bowl.
Add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I think I used a little extra...can't ever have enough garlic)
3 T melted butter
2 T parsley flakes
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Use your hands to mix biscuit pieces with 4 other ingredients

Spray muffin pan!

Drop 3 pieces of biscuit into each muffin section.  (You probably won't have enough pieces to fill entire pan, I had one spot empty)

Bake on 375 for 12-15 minutes!

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1.  I'm back at it...COUPONING that is!  I did a little stock up on hand soap and dish soap (oh and a toothbrush).  All for under $8!!  I'm sure you can do the math, but that is less than $1 a piece.  That is better than shopping at the dollar store!

2.  Two more coloring books!!  Have I mentioned that I am obsessed?

3.  I snuck a picture of Tatum's dance class...they are just so cute!

4.  No explanation needed!

5.  Me and my mini!

6.  We tried a new restaurant while my sis was in town...Beau Jo's...and it was DELICIOUS!! This is the pizza her and I shared...the Lil' Italy!

7.  My hubby's pizza!!  (in case you are wondering...we didn't have any leftover's)

8.  AFC Championship game!!

9.  My sis and I went to breakfast after we dropped my kids off at school...if you haven't tried SNOOZE and you have one near you...GO!!  And order this Coffee and Donuts pancake...It was AMAZEBALLS!!

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1.  I REALLY want that M!!  Like seriously...I REALLY REALLY WANT IT! 

2.  Taylor only likes hot lunch when it comes from her own home...this little thermos is AMAZING!!  I heat up her whatever (this day it was ravioli) and when she goes to eat it at 11...STILL PIPING HOT!!

3.  Look at her...I love her!!

4.  A dish filled with muffins makes me happy!

5.  Just waiting for dance to start!! 

6.  I am getting pretty good at driving in this weather.  Snow does not keep me homebound anymore! (Don't worry I was not driving and taking pics...Thomas took that pic for me)

7.  OBSESSED people!!  I am obsessed with coloring!!

8.  #7...the reason this jumped into my cart at Target!! 

9.  The girls now have their own table in my craft room!!  They are pretty excited about it!!

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From top left:

1.  The project I am currently working on...redoing this coffee table.  I should be done this weekend  (need another coat or two of poly)!!

2.  My hubby has agreed to more selfies with me lately...LOL!

3.  Tatum is still loving her dance class...it's amazing how much better she has gotten with "mommy separation"!

4.  We took the girls to our friends kid Halloween party last Friday...Tatum was the most cooperative mummy!!

5.  The bird WOULD NOT stay on my shoulder...I finally had to get rid of him!

6.  Yup...that my friends is one of the intense games of Twister that was played at our party!

7.  Stubborn...it's what best describes her lately!

8.  These would be the next project on my 'To-Do' list...we need some seats for around the pool table in the basement.

9.  I have a love/hate relationship with laundry...I have I love my washer and dryer, so doing the laundry isn't so bad anymore...putting it away however...not so much! PSSS...what you don't see is the two full baskets on the floor!

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1.  I am by no means a gardener...I have managed though to grow a little zucchini and some tomatoes this summer and I LOVE it!
2. I started painting our oak trim white...seriously might be the most daunting project EVER!
3. Thanks to my good friend Michelle...I have a new Seahawks shirt in my collection!
4. Good ol' Pinterest has helped me come up with a new way to get my kids to do chores...so far it's working!
5. I got my hubby an early birthday present...he'll be smoking everything he can get his hands on.
6. A little selfie before Thomas' first football game.
7. Don't let those smiles fool you...they were not happy to be at Thomas' game and pretty much complained the entire time.
8. "Take a pitcher mom!" 
9. The first sign of fall in my house...How cute are these little pumpkins I found at Target in the dollar spot?!

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1.  Tatum and her friends Brayden and Caylee headed to the park!

2.  Jumping on JoJo is so fun!!

3.  Tatum took this pic while she was playing on my phone in Costco...only 6 more Sundays until the season opener!!

4. Furniture shopping with Tatum while everyone else was in Steamboat Springs!

5.  How cute were these two waiting for everyone to get home!

6.  Sorry NOT sorry...YUM YUM!

7.  A Texas size cinnamon roll from The Denver Biscuit Co...seriously ridiculous how big it was.

8.  Spencer's hair was so fun to brush!

9.  My new shirt...if I have to explain...well I shouldn't have to explain!!  One of the best movies ever!

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1.  Tatum keeps me laughing everyday!!

2.  I take EVERY opportunity to catch these three together...when they all look and smile...EVEN BETTER!!

3.  My delicious burger at our pit stop on the drive home! If you ever find yourself driving through Billings, MT...The Burger Dive is where it's at!

4.  Selfies at The Grand Coulee Dam!

5.  I make them take pictures everywhere...even the movie theater!

6.  Cheeseball!

7.  I had to take a pic of this building in downtown Denver...The Bluett! 

8.  Tried another Dive with my Brother-in-law and nephew...don't judge a book by it's cover...it was the best club sandwich I have ever had!

9.  We all took in a Rockies game and it turned out to be the perfect night!!

PART 2

We had four days to recover from our holiday weekend before we headed out on our big road trip!!  Road trips are not everyone's THING, but Tom and I don't mind them.  It might have something to do with how our recent flights have gone.  When you've experienced a 2 year old practically getting you kicked off a plane not once but twice...driving doesn't seem at all like a bad idea!!

We had planned to rent an SUV because I didn't want to put the miles on my car, but instead we took my hubby's car.  It was a tight fit, but what I learned was this...it really doesn't matter how much room the kids have or don't have...they will fight regardless, complain regardless, get along when they feel like it and sleep when they want.  Oh and bribing them with cold hard cash HELPS A LOT!!

 

1.  This was how Taylor slept the entire time...completely covered.  This was also how she played on her iPad...honestly I didn't know if she was awake or asleep half the time.

 

2.  My favorite fast food restaurant...TACO TIME!!  I can only get it when I'm in the NW, so we had it twice!!  Super Soft Taco with Mexi Fries and a Rootbeer!!  YUM YUM
3.  They do get along...proof in this selfie!! 
4.  One of many selfies Thomas and I took while we waited for the tow truck!!  Oh yea...we blew out two tires.  Just a minor hiccup that I did not let ruin the rest of the trip.
5.  Another selfie before our quad ride!
6.  Camping naps go hand in hand!!
7.  Thomas started off riding behind my hubby, but by the end of our trip he was the one driving!
8.  Taylor getting a pool lesson from Uncle Jeff...I have a sneaky suspicion that a pool table will be on their Christmas lists this year!
9.  Taylor and Tatum with Athena!!

Played Pool

Played Ping Pong

Played Cards

Ate

Swam

Rode Quads

Went for walks

Ate More

Talked A LOT

Took Naps

Laid in the hammock

Ate even MORE

Fished

And laughed A LOT

 



It's been a very long time since we've been camping and even then it was nothing compared to this trip.  Camp Kavanaugh is definitely my kind of camping!  It was worth the 40 hour total drive time to and from! 

30 Days of Summer...PART 1

I won't even try to convince you that I don't have mental countdown for the first day of school.  If you know me...you know I start counting down the day summer starts.  However, we've been so busy lately I haven't had as much time to day dream about that day as in summers past.

Since I checked in last my parents came to town for a week...our good friends The Harding's came for a long 4th of July weekend...and we took a 20 hour road trip to Eastern Washington to visit my hubby's family.  Oh and let's not forget our basement is being finished also.  Only four days separated our guests and our trip...I had just enough time to do some laundry and pick up the house.  It's been crazy, but so fun making memories!!  And although I haven't been on the computer much...I have been taking pics, so no worries...I am about to unload on you.

When my parents were in town Thomas, Taylor and my dad went indoor skydiving!!  If you can't tell from the pictures they loved it.  And I loved watching them!!  It was hilarious!!  It will definitely be something they do again! 

1.  All smiles before their dives!!
2.  Hot weather calls for popsicles!!
3.  While my parents were in town we got a sitter and had a nice dinner out just the four of us.
4.  4th of July weekend was extra fun this year...and we actually set off fireworks for the first time.
5.  Thomas and Allyssa...hard to believe they became friends at the age of 2. 
6.  An intense game of hand slap (or whatever it's called) between Steve and my hubby.
7.  Every time we go to the zoo we take her pic with a gorilla.
8.  Little feet...little bowling shoes!! 
9.  I got up close and personal with this guy...no zoom...he was really that close.


The Harding's and The Moore's have been friends since 2008...to be exact...1 month before I gave birth to Taylor!!  I can't believe it has been that long, but so happy that we are still close!!  I hope this was the 1st annual Harding/Moore 4th of July trip.

 

 

Stay tuned for the last leg of our month of fun!!

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I've been busy...so much so that my mom said "Who are you and what have you done with my procrastinating daughter?"  I've been checkin' things off my list left and right and I am loving it. 

1.  About a minute before I ran out to buy Tatum some clothes that actually fit I decided to look through stuff I have saved from Taylor...WE HIT THE JACKPOT!!  This was the first outfit she chose.
2.  Tatum and I got to tag along for Taylor's class field trip to the zoo...it was so much fun!
3.  The weather wasn't fantastic at the zoo, but it gave the girls an excuse to wear their rainboots and do a little splashing!
4.  Our new addition to the patio...I AM IN LOVE!! 
5.  Tom finally finished my backpack wall...only 5 more days and the backpacks will hang for 8 weeks...BUT in 8 weeks all three of my kids will be heading off to school!
6.  If you are in need of ribbon...I'm your girl...I have a little bit!
7.  Another project checked off my list...A 4 post bed I refinished for Taylor!  $5 on Varagesale (a virtual garage sale app I have on my phone)...Annie Sloan chalk paint and VOILA!!
8.  Nature's candy...nothing beats a delicious cantaloupe.
9.  Another treasure I found on Varagesale...fresh coat of white paint and now Taylor can display the mini shoe collection her Nana gave her!

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It's been a while, but I am determined to get back to my normal routine and back to things I love!!

1.  Saturday Taylor and I snuck out for a pre-Mother's Day pedicure date...it was super yuck weather out, so lucky us we had the place all to ourselves.
2.  My hubby tried to cover the tomatoes, basil and cucumbers...sadly though...the snow was so heavy I don't think they made it.
3.  Looking out my window on Mother's Day morning...an exact repeat of LAST Mother's Day!
4.  My hubby was nice enough to do the shoveling though!
5.  She came and told me she was ready to go out in the snow!
6.  Saw some flooring at Costco that I am considering for the basement!
7.  All that wonderful snow is making for some seriously GREEN grass!
8.  Tatum begged me to paint her toes...10 minutes later she had picked it all off!
9.  I did some serious stock up on bathroom supplies!  Shouldn't need toiletries for a LONG time!

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1.  I am working on some photo booth props for a lady...I love a little project that involves using my Cameo, even better...getting paid to do it!

2.  Tatum had to have a little dental surgery on Wednesday...so sad seeing her down and out.  Thankfully it only lasted a few hours and she was back to normal.

3.  My hubby and I are obsessed with Bruschetta these days...we've been fixing it at least once a week, but really I could eat it every night!

4.  So...this is what happens when my hubby and Thomas don't look up from the Xbox long enough to see/hear Tatum getting into the bathroom cupboards...BABY POWDER EVERYWHERE!!  

5. Oh and as if that wasn't bad enough...she dumped the entire jar of rubber bands and the entire jar of Q-tips in the toilet!!  My hubby dug them all out, but not before I took pics!

6.  It is FINALLY warm enough for some bike riding on her new bike! (PS...I'll have lots more pics of that tomorrow)

7.  This pic was taken PRIOR to the game start...it got really ugly before it got A LOT better!

8.  A little half-time fashion show!

9.  A little early (really early) birthday present from my friend JoJo...I absolutely love it!!!!