The end is in sight

Happy Spring... I am feeling horrible that it has been since January that I have last posted.  Mike's schooling and my forced single parenting lifestyle apparently allows no time to blog.  LOL  It has been great having him home for 2 weeks in the evening.  I feel so caught up on life, it is heavenly!

The gardens are 90% completed... we will fine tune them this weekend.  They are tilled, and planted... just need to get some cuke trellises up, and see if that helps yield a better crop for us this year!

The chickens are doing well... even broody Vanilla. She is keeping us busy as we try to break her broodiness, but so far, we are 2 weeks in and no luck!  She is bound and determined to hatch an egg, even though we don't have a rooster to help her out!  Fun times.

The kids and I have created a fairy / gnome garden this week.  This will be our ongoing summer project ... in the mean time, if you find any fairies or gnomes (mini sized) we are taking donations!  I have used this garden as a behavior reward, so the best listeners get to water and maintain this cool space.  Pics will post soon of this adventure.

I am off to bed.... it is past 1am, and I think I will need at least 5 hours of sleep to get through the day tomorrow.  LOL

I have a Dream....

The kids were full of questions regarding Martin Luther King Jr. on his holiday.  We spoke of how unfair it was for people to be treated differently just because they were born with different color skin.  We discussed how it must have felt to not have access to the same rights and opportunities. We talked of the importance of treating everyone how we wish to be treated.  What a feel good moment to share with the kids - sure, they weren't at school today, but they were still learning!  (Such is the life of having a Mom that is a teacher! lol)

Then I asked them:

"What is your dream for the future? What is it that you hope no one takes away from you as you grow older?"

Lincoln answered first.  He dreams to "be a digger man" and drive big trucks.  "I want to be the BOSS!"  (Apparently 5 years of older sisters is already getting the best of him, and he secretly longs to be the one calling all his own shots! lol)

Next, Ella shared that she dreams to be a fashion designer.  "When people want new clothes, I will put designs and colors on them.  I will make them feel happy and they will like what I make." (Ella is a peace keeper, and even in preschool was known for making others happy before herself.  Channeled correctly, this ability to empathize will take her amazing places in life!) 

And last, but not least, Lexi shared that she would like to work with animals.  "I want to be a vet and help animals.  I want to train horses and have a farm with animals."  Lexi is a caregiver for God's creatures and I am ever so curious to see how long this dream lasts.... it is certainly a talent of hers, but will it be her destiny... only time will tell!

Dreams are powerful and grand, but I am quite content with keeping them little as long as possible!  =)

Farewell December.... Hello January!

Welcome 2012!  We are eager to see what you have in store for us this year.  We trust that as doors close, new ones will open.   As always, we will strive to find the positives in our adventures and focus on our family! 


Before we sail to the end of January, I wanted to share some December fun.  (Yes, I still need to post November events - like Lexi's way cool birthday bash... maybe tomorrow I can load those photos.)  But for tonight... let us capture the magic of December.


I enjoyed my day in Lexi's classroom, helping create a gingerbread house from graham crackers and loads of special sugary treats!  Lexi's creation was our dinner table center piece for the entire month!  (We are all so proud of her grand work!)

Lexi enjoying some smiles with her table mates

Before...

Artist at work

Then it was off to Linc's preschool holiday concert and play.  What a fun, adorable presentation to enjoy.  I will have to see if I can load the videos on too... (a new blog goal to learn!)

Putting in a last minute request to Santa, while he made a surprise visit to the preschoolers!

Mom and Linc after the big show!

Christmas day arrived and so here are a few great shots that helped capture the excitement in the air.

Santa delivered a Happy Napper to Linc - "What I always wanted," exclaimed Linc before giving a giant squeeze!

Ella happy with anything she gets!

The Sunshine Ranch - toy horse training set

Mr. Technology

Chatting up a storm with Grandma and Grandpa

Face Timing with Grandpa

A first for the Adams Kiddos...

For the 1st time, umm, ever, all three kiddos took a photo with Santa!  Pinch me - I must be dreaming!!!  What a difference a year makes!

Legacy Village, December 4, 2011

No one cried! No one refused to get close to the big man in red!  In fact, all three even took the time to put in their one request to Santa - an ipod touch.  Santa wanted to know why Lincoln wasn't requesting Lincoln Logs, and then laughed his jolly laugh.  (Apparently Santa is quite the jokester!) 

We are still here... I promise!

Yes, another month has come and gone and well, life isn't easing up, when it comes to responsibilities and finding more time in the days.  However, the routine has settled into place slightly and we have "become used to" the feeling of barely keeping up.  LOL  


Tonight we shared one of the season's priceless joys - Santa stopped by for a quick visit on his firetruck!  Oh the excitement!  (I had forgotten about this big night, until the neighbor across the street made mention.  Luckily, we still had 15 minutes to ready ourselves and head out to the end of the driveway!)  This year Santa delivered each kid a battery operated toothbrush!  They were so excited to decorate their brush and put the new "toy" to use!  Thank you Santa for spreading your jolliness and reminding us that Christmas is a mere 12 days away!

Waiting as the firetruck gets closer

Santa has arrived!

Merry Christmas!

Showing off what Santa delivered ... hmmm.... what could it be?

Beyond thrilled to get a battery operated toothbrush!  (Who ever said gifts had to be over the top?)

Pure joy!

Yes, even if you choose to make goofy faces, I will post them on the blog! (Check out the elf like ear!  LOL  This photo has such potential in the puberty stricken years!)