Nesting...

I am nesting like crazy today...So far I have1. Scrubbed the downstairs bathroom-top to bottom.2. Mopped the bathroom floor.3. Cleared clutter from the laundry room.4. Wiped down washer and dryer.5. Fix the knob on the changing table.6. Swept and mopped laundry room.7. Scrubbed kitchen counters and sink.8. Changed sheets on the boys' beds.9. Folded and put away laundry.10. Mopped and dusted foyer.11. Dusted dining room and formal sitting room.12....

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Simple Woman's Day Book

Outside my window...a beautiful Fall day...cool temperatures, leaves changing colors and beginning to fall, a crisp breeze and sunshine.I am thinking... I wonder if I will have a chance to get my nails done before this baby comes...From the learning rooms... I love that the boys really enjoy just sitting at the table with a stack of books...I am thankful for... the cooler weather settling in, that little James will soon be here, Joe's wonderful kisses...

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Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for my messy house. Yes, I know, that sounds a little weird coming from me...but, you know, my house couldn't be messy if we didn't have an abundance to be messy with. I could not have a mountain of laundry to do if we did not all have plenty of clothes. My children would not drop food on the floor if they thought they wouldn't have enough to eat. The floor wouldn't have toys scattered all over it if there were not boys to play...

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Turtle Mania

The library had a special class on turtles yesterday, so Jacob and I thought it would be neat to attend. They read turtle stories, sang turtle songs, and then at the end there was a visit from Ghetti the turtle.Jacob loved getting a special trip to the library with mommy, and we even checked out a turtle book.Hu...

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Family Pictures

I am finally adding our recent family pictures- sorry it took me so long!Lo...

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New Pics of the "Mice" Babies

The one with more white (she's the one IN the food dish, lol) is "Julia", and the gray and white one is "Sparky". Julia seems to REALLY like to eat, especially when they get a treat of strawberry "lids" (as Jacob has always called them, I always give the tops of strawberries to the mice as a treat).I was not thrilled about adding two more guinea pigs to the family, but I have to admit, these little guys are pretty cute. And seeing the way the four...

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Will Somebody Please Remind Me WHY We Have a Dog???

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Playdate at the Park!

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Happenings Around Our Home

We've been busy with daily life around here lately, but sometimes it is nice to just stop for some cuddles or to read a story.The boys finally named the baby mice...The one with larger gray and white patches is named "Sparky", and Jacob decided to name the pretty white one "Julia". The babies are growing fast, and they are just too cute. Yesterday I let the boys pet them for the first time...they are just so soft! We decided to move them into the...

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Practicing Soccer

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Story Time with Daddy

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Babies!

We had quite a surprise this morning! I went into the playroom and looked over to see 2 little gray and white "mice" staring back at me. Apparently Fluffy had babies! Apparently she must have had them a week ago and somehow we didn't see them. The babies are doing great, they are active and friendly and so adorably cute!Hu...

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