Birthday Party at Children’s Museum

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Sheila

Yesterday was a full day around here. After church we went out to eat with friends and then headed to Winston to run some errands but most importantly go to the Children’s Museum for a Birthday Party! Everyone was invited and had a blast. Zach spent a good amount of time in the “Food Lion” area and even played with the Birthday boy here. I don’t think either of the girls got to play in here as we separated and just had fun!

The center of the museum was a climbing up tree only. I was very surprised that everyone seem to enjoy climbing even Zach! The Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory was by far the favorite area to play! We ended the day with a visit for real doughnuts.

The girls spent as much time playing with the wind tunnels as they did in the donut store.

We decided to snap a picture on the way out as well.

The kids had an awesome time and this may be a great place to spend the afternoon when we have some free time!

Snow Day Fun 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Sheila

A more accurate description would be snow plus ice. Sledding was perfect because the top layer was so frozen you could ice skate! I did not get an entire day off but went in 2 hours late and worked only 4 hours so it gave me some extra time to catch up around here. Picture overload but enjoy!

3 in a row

Zach is in the woods!

Bumper car sledding

I hope this was teamwork!

Where do we stop?

Short walk to the top!

2 are faster than 1

We play as a group!

Which way do I go?

It’s Official!!!

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Sheila

We are going to Disney World in November!!!

Monday Ramblings

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Sheila

I have had a terrible cold since last Friday, today I am only taking 3 dose of medicine instead of 6 so that means I should be well by next months some time.
Because of feeling so blah and crummy, I have not walked since last Thursday. I was doing so good, plan to get back on track tonight. It may be with a Kleenex attached to my lip but it is at least something.
Last Thursday, I had the privilege of accompanying my friend Andrea to a college biology class, I came out with two observations. First, it is still just wrong that the professor is younger than I am. And second- since when is it not disrespectful to ask the professor for an update set of notes? At least half the kids in the class had electronic devices with his notes on them.
February is an extremely busy month for us. I counted and we have exactly 3 nights this month in which we are all home.
Because of the busy schedule, I am in charge of picking Kendall up from cheerleading on both Monday and Thursday nights. This way she can at least get in bed before 9 pm on those nights.
I did not share a menu plan for this week because we have 2 nights of leftovers and one night of hot pockets on the schedule. But at least we have a plan.
Lily and Kendall participated in their first cheerleading competition on Saturday. I am proud of both of them. Lily is working hard on her back handspring and Kendall is working on a forward roll and cartwheel.
Gas prices in our area jumped up 10 cent over night and have increased 14 cent in the last week. We at least were able to get all our vehicles and gas cans filled at the below $2.00 price. This makes for us a lower month in gas, so far to fill everything it cost $110. I am hoping that even with the rising cost we will be able to keep to less than $400 for the month with one small repair needed on the white van.
In the area of groceries, we are trying to continue to eat out of the fridge, however I am finding several good stock up deals this month in addition to planning to purchase/pay for an order of ground beef from Zaycon foods. I will be happy just to stay within our $600 budget for the month.
After receiving our Verizon cell phone bill, we have actually been able to reduce out bill by over $75 a month by switching plans. We are hopeful to keep this rate for at least the year.

Wordless Wednesday-Lily Awards

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Sheila

Super Junk Food Day

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Sheila

We are not huge football fans over here but we do enjoy an excuse to eat so….This is what we did to celebrate the Super Bowl on Sunday. The kids were so excited to get to eat off the table. Kendall’s plate consisted of 1 chicken wing, which was too hot, one bacon wrapped cocktail wiener, a brownie and 4 peanut butter cookies. Zach really liked the bacon wrapped cocktail wieners, I think he ate around 20 of them total. At one time he had 5 in his hand. The kids did watch the half time show but the rest of the night was spent in the playroom with play dough.

Both Amanda and Haley ended up working but overall it was a fun day!

Five Things Friday- January 30th

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Sheila

1. Matt was able to secure the contract for 3 new web sites this week! We are so excited to have this boost in income!

2. In an effort to reduce our overall food budget, I ended up cooking 5 crock pots of beans on Thursday.

3. Both Kendall and Zach are not feeling well, I am hoping to avoid the doctor but I am getting more and more doubtful this will occur.

4. This morning, we (Matt, Zach and I ) are attending Lily Honor Roll Assembly. She made straight A this quarter. Kendall did just as well but because of her grade they don’t have an honor roll assembly.

5.Work has been extremely busy this week. So I have stayed tired in the evening that explains my lack of posting this week.