Family Photos

I realized it has been about one year since our last "family photo" so I thought it was time especially with our new addition. Well, I had no idea it would be so difficult to coordinate clothes and nap times and then to try to get everyone looking (and smiling) at the same time! Oh well, they were free (thank you self timer!)

This one made the 45 minutes we spent all worth it!

Big Girl Bed!

About a month ago Olivia moved into her big girl bed. She would like to thank her gran for her mattress and The Spencers for her bed frame. Her stuffed animals were donated by Hiram from his bed, we found her cute little bookshelf and quilt at Goodwill for $3 each and Gran got the Olivia the Pig lamp.

So for those of you keeping track that is a total of $6 spent by Mom & Dad on Olivia's big girl bedroom!

Valentine's Dinner

Ok, so the picture didn't turn out nearly as great

as the food itself - let me tell you it was delish!

Steak (10 oz) - $2

Broccoli with cheese sauce - $0.50

Rice Pilaf - $0.25

Mutiply by two = $5.50

Ice cream (1/2 c) with chocolate sauce - $0.25

Multiply by two = $0.50

Put all three kids to bed by 7pm

and have Valentine's Day dinner for two

on the table by 8 pm for a Grand Total of: $6.00

(Yes, I know. I am awesome!)

Who needs to pay a sitter $20 to go out for a $60 meal?

Happy Valentine's Day

PLAY CLAY RECIPE (for 24 valentines):
3 cups white flour
1 1/2 cups salt

1 kool-aid packet
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
3 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix dry ingredients together in a pot. Add the water and oil. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until too stiff to stir. Knead and shape into hearts using a cookie cutter. Wrap in plastic.