Snow Day (part 2)

We (or rather I) wanted to make a snowman, but the snow just wouldn't pack. Yesterday it was a nice wet snow, but what fell during the night was just a fine, powdery snow. So, this is the best we could do for a snowman (sorry Rick...we tried!)

Let the games begin!

Blake loves a challenge...

You'd think the cold would wake her up!

Quentin gets revenge on Blake...

Then Mallorye...(I think she's awake now!)

And ME!! All's fair in love and war...

Yes, I'm under all that snow somewhere...guess Quentin is King of the Hill (snow)...

THE END!!! (it's a tradition for us to race the length of the driveway barefoot and as naked as the neighbors allow!...started with my Great Grandpa Horn many years ago telling us kids to run around the house barefoot in the snow to ward off colds) Here's to you grandpa!


We had a blast this morning....laughed and played...followed by a great breakfast!

Snow Day (part 1)

Almost 3 inches!! Woo Hoo!!

The front of our house..Blake preparing for a sneak attack!

Me & Quentin....

Quentin, Mallorye, & Blake...we loved having daddy home for the snow. Last year when we actually got a good snow, he was in Iraq.

Mallorye & Blake...sibling love!

It's Snowing!

Finally, Northeast Arkansas is getting some snow!! The snow started around 9am...actually it started as sleet/snow mix...and by noon it was starting to come down pretty good. The schools started letting out around 10am. This is the view from my desk at work...


Carson brought some snowballs inside and pelted us with them....little stinker!

This is the street behind our house...

And the church next door...

More pictures tomorrow of our SNOW DAY!!

Spring Clean '08--Laundry Room

I'm moving right along with my Spring Clean that Monica over at The Homespun Heart is hosting...she has some gifts for motivation and check out her super cute spring decorating ideas!!

First up on my Spring Cleaning schedule...the laundry room. This is the view from the kitchen. Incidently, that door you're looking at, is the same door that everyone that comes in this house (including guests) enter through...isn't this a welcoming sight??

There is a washing machine under this pile of clutter.

Do you notice Mal's bikini hanging up? No, it hasn't been there since summer...she actually wore it to a birthday party (with a shirt over it--just in case you think we let her run around half naked)....but I think that was a month ago!! Still not put away!

Ahhh! Much better!!
*scrubbed the walls and baseboards down with bleach
*windex all the windows on doors and above washing machine
*dusted and purged the cleaning supply shelf
*cleaned out the dryer vent (wasn't too bad actually)
*rearranged some things to make the flow a bit better...you can actually get to the basement door now!!
*sweep and mop
*put in a new Glade Plug-In

Now I can reach the Tide & Bleach when I need it. I also added some pictures of family and friends...make it a bit more appealing to do laundry...remind me of what my calling truly is..to be a wife and mom.

All laundry is put away!! Organizing baskets to sort folded laundry in. This really helps, so that they can come down and get what belongs to them and put it away!!

Things I found I need in this room as soon as budget/time allows;
*Pretty plush rug...that tile floor is cold
*Not sure what it's called, but one of those things to hold broom/mop to hang on the wall
*New, pretty curtains for doors and window

Ok, I'm supposed to tackle the living room today, but I'm thinkin' that might not happen. We're expecting SNOW!!! Possibly 4-8", so I might have a snow day tomorrow and can get some extra stuff done!! Do you think God heard my whiny post the other day about the snow??

I'm joining Monica in her 2008 Spring Cleaning...just the motivation I need to get going on my much needed sprucing up around here. Below is my schedule...the date I hope to have that particular room completed by;

March 6 Living Room & Utility Room
March 7 Blake's Bedroom
March 8 Kid's Bathroom
March 11 Scrapbook Room
March 13 Master Bedroom/Bath
March 18 Kitchen/Dining Room
March 22 Front Porch & Exercise Room
March 29 Mallorye's Bedroom & Garage

I tried to be realistic...looking at each room and what needs to be done in there and consider our schedule. We have a WEDDING this month...so I'm losing a Saturday, but that's ok...Colby & Laura are well worth it!

Come join the fun! Let's get ready for spring!!

That's It??

Yep! That's it! That is all the snow we got today. Can you see it? Just a dusting on Quentin's truck. I can still see grass and the roads are clear. Aargh!

Arkansas weather is so finicky....yesterday the temperature was in the mid-70's, preceded by an absolute gorgeous weekend that made me just beg for spring. Today? Low 30's and snow, but we never get a real snow. I woke up this morning to check the weather and every county around us had snow....every school around was closed...and we had...rain/snow mix and hardly any accumulation! If it's going to be frigid temps can we at least have a good snow??! Something I can build a snowman with and sled down the driveway on a cardboard box? Even my mom, who lives less than an hour away, had about 4 inches of snow that just beckoned to come and play. Not fair I tell ya, not fair at all!!

Weekend Re-Cap

We've had a hectic weekend and thought maybe I should do a little re-cap for all those wondering, "where'd she go?"

Friday Night--was a wonderful family trip to the laundromat. My washing machine has been leaking and hubby hasn't had a chance to check it out (till tonight) and we were in desperate need for some clean clothes. Two hours and $30 later we had clean clothes. I followed that up with a trip to the grocery store...isn't that exciting. It took me longer than usual because I was reading labels. I am trying to completely eliminate sugar, meat, dairy, preservatives, and the like from my diet. Today (Monday) is day 3 without a Mt. Dew!!

Saturday--Mallorye had to be at school early to catch the bus for their Odyssey of the Mind competition. It was an all day affair that didn't fair too well. Quentin had Guard Drill and a PT test. Which leaves me and Blake...we headed to Marmaduke for his basketball tournament. He had two really great games and we won the championship!! Check out the photos ;)




Saturday Night/Sunday--we had 5 services at church with a special guest...Don Piper, the author of 90 Minutes in Heaven. It was my weekend to sing, so yes, I was at all 5...1 on Sat night, 3 on Sunday morning, and 1 Sunday night...but it was so worth it! His testimony really challenged me and I have to admit, I went in with a skeptic attitude. The one thing he said that really stuck was how he explained that we will meet those we helped to get to Heaven at the gates...who will you meet at the gate? Who have you helped get there? That struck a chord deep within me. I pray that I've touched someone's life and that there will be many people for me to greet.

Sunday night---after all the services....I crashed!

I think that March will slow down a bit for me and I am welcoming the much needed break! Hope you all had a blessed weekend!!