Faces of Bellingham....

Okay..Okay...I am done blogging for the day (right after this one!)

Here is a cool sight. It is faces of Bellingham people. Do you recognize anyone!????


http://facesofbellingham.wordpress.com/

Have fun!! I am still searching!

Summer Fun

Who doesn't love Summer? We have had friends over and have already went camping 4 times! Olivia loves the pool and I love the mess outside. Hope your having a great summer!

Kayleigh's ( a special friend) filling up her car.

Camp

Matthew just got back from camp! I sure mised him. The house was sure quiet with out him. He loved it. The weather was good and he kept very busy. I am not sure if I could handle 17 young (Stinky) boys in one bunkhouse. He didn't seem to mind it.

Olivia cried all day and all night for her "broder" We got really good at not mentioning his name in front of her. Everytime we did she started crying. I took her to pick him up and she was so happy. He went straight to the back seat and sat right next to her.

Who's listening?

I have not had my computer for 4 days...It was getting upgraded. I am so happy to be back into the blogging field and reading all my fellow blogger's blogs....

On Wednesday I was resting on the couch and Olivia had just gotten up from her nap. She was crabby and started saying not so nice things in a not so nice tone. So instead of putting her in a time out chair I started to fake cry and told her it really hurt my feelings and that when she talks like that to others it will make them sad. This carried on for 20 minutes with me crying and her saying "I sorry mommy"

The door bell rings and in no hurry to get the door, I step over blankets and about 3 feet of toys and gold fishes on the floor and still in my "House clothes" it is Officer Glunt.....

Officer " Hello Tiffiny" ( yep, knows me by first name)

Me "Hi"

Officer " we received a 911 hang up call from here"

Me " from here!!???

Officer ...Yep from here..Sounds of maybe fake crying? A baby crying and a maybe a tv?

Me:...Well, let me go check the phones...well it says line in use. nope not this phone. Not this one either. Let me check number 3.

Under all the toys and the blanket I pick up phone number 3...Sure enough 9112665739784-20894 was dialed from Olivia's little toes as she must have stepped on it when we where playing our "game"

He laughed and took my name.

I am so glad he did not hear anything else...

Water Park Fun

We went to Moses Lake for a family reunion. It was at the aquatic center. What a fun place! 8.00 gets you in and you can bring your own food. There was so much to do. It was worth the long drive. The weather could of been nicer in was warm but cloudy.

If you want to plan a family trip it would be worth it!

Cooking 101

Matthew has such a willing spirit when it comes to learning! I had set a goal to have Matthew learn to make a variety of healthy food this summer. We started by going to the green barn produce stand and getting a ton of stuff. We bought avacodos,mushrooms, lettuce ( not in a bag! ) radishes, peppers and so much more!

I really wanted to start eating better as a family and introducing foods I rarely eat to the kids. Olivia wasn't fond of the avocado's or the mushrooms. She did like green peppers. She also liked the Greek blend cheese I bought from Appel farms.

I showed Matthew how to peel and cut all the veg's. He was a great learner.

He also made orange Julius for everyone...We loved them! He is now going to start making more smoothies. I am so excited for the berries to be ready.

Next we are going to introduce "cooking & cleaning together "

Finally!!

I finally got a picture with Carter smiling! He smiles all the time however when you go take the darn picture his eyes get really big as the red flash light goes on.

He is getting really big but still as sweet as ever! He is so mellow and goes with the flow...Thank you Jesus for only giving me what I can handle!

Summer Vacation

Matthew has started his summer vacation. We start with big plans to have a very FUN and productive summer. However I made just a few rules (goals) for this year.. Many of you know that My parenting style with Matthew has been more about shaping him into a Man who loves the Lord and is a great Husband and father. I don't care what he chooses as career.

Matthew Will be learning to cook. For the last 2 months he was to cook on Thursday's...He learned how to make pancakes, grilled cheese and how to start and cook some stuff on the BBQ. He is also taking a cooking class this week.

I am also teaching him how to do laundry. I know He can hardly remember to get his clothes to the wash but to learn how to wash, dry,fold and PUT AWAY will be the challenge. I hope this makes him even a better husband.

Thanks to Allison ( a friend) I am even going to incorporate book reports. He will read 1 book a week ( that is the RULE!) he can read more if he likes and if he wants to earn 2.00 he can do a book report ( up to 5 a week) on each book he reads.And nope reading Cinderella to Olivia doesn't count. I hope this helps him keep motivated to read. He loves the library and we seem to go every week.

I am also on a mission to decorate ( back permitting) just the kids rooms. They got new bedding for Christmas and I think it is about time we break it open. So that will be exciting for me considering I am not good at that sort of thing.

We will also be taking advantage of Regals free movies. Olivia will love the Vegi Tales one! I kinda want to go see Nancy Drew. Matthew is also going to 2 different camps this year. It will be the first time he has went. I have already started to write him a letters. He is a Vacation Bible School this week.

I am always looking for creative ideas to help shape,mold and develop my kids. If you have any ideas please share them! Thanks Allison for your inspiring ideas.

SLO Day Designs

Most of you know that I have a heart for Business and Moms...A friend of mine just started a business out of her home making baby items....She is the mom of 2 with the 3rd on the way! She is a very talented lady. I love these and I know she does quality work. If your looking for the perfect gift for the new mom or want your very own call her! Nothing is better then being able to stay home with your kids.

Sarah Ortiz 319.1900 or you can email her at SloDayDesign@hotmail.com

Weekend Randoms

This is how I found Olivia....She was to be sleeping and when I went in there to cover her up ( Like all moms do..) I found her with her rockstar headband and more toys on her bed then on her floor ( That never happens!) She is so much fun! We went camping over the weekend. Carter loves it and is very good. Olivia went to the store with her dad and came back sporting her new butterfly boots! Jeremy loves them because she can put them on herself.

Matthew had a skating party on the last day of school. Olivia thought it was her birthday! She has her mind set on having a skating party so she can do the Hokey Pokey.

It was good except for a bunch of 5th & 6th grade stinky boys...

I couldn't resist.....

I found this picture of my Mom & Dad and me....I didn't have scanner so I snapped a picture of it...not bad. :)

We had a really busy weekend. I was going to my calendar and found we have no free weekend till after August 1st...Wheww. I am tired just thinking about that!