Pinewood Derby!!

Today was Michael's last pinewood derby! He had a good time even though his car wasn't the fastest car of the day...if they had had an award for the slowest car of the day then he would have been the grand winner!!!! They also asked the dads to make a car to race with their kids...Jeff didn't spend a whole lot of time on his..we have been really busy lately so he decided to have fun with his (he called it Prototype Phil...yeah, I'm not sure why!) He drilled two holes in the front and made a smiley face on it. It looked so happy rolling down the track and it actually won a couple of rounds....we aren't sure how! Anyway, at the end of the day, everyone got an award for their car. It was a fun day for fathers and sons and we all went to cheer them on! We think Michael and Jeff are both winners in this house and they had a good time working on their cars! That is what is really important! Good job to both my main men!

Michael getting his awards!

Jeff getting ready to race his car!

Michael getting ready to race his car!


Michael and Jeff!


Michael showing off his car and ribbon. He got "sleekest design" for his car!

And here we have both cars...Jeff got, Are you ready???...."The Utmost Ugliest Car"Award!

My New Background!

Okay...I had to make a post about this because Emily doesn't like it! So the "i'm buggin" on the sides just means that I'm bugging my kids with this background! Also...the cars remind me of how much Noah loved his little cars and that makes me smile! I also LOVE all the bright colors because I think that if it is the brighter, the better! So everyone...now you know why I chose this particular background...Emily, you are just going to have to get over it..hahahaha!

Jeff's latest project!

Ever since we moved into this house, I have wanted to have a built in section in my corner where the kids can sit and work on the computer. We have had this ugly computer desk over in the corner and I have never liked it. Finally, Jeff told me this past week that he is going to fix up that area for me! He and I went on Saturday and got the things he needed then he built it all for me in one afternoon and evening! By the time we went to bed last night it was all complete and I am so happy with how it turned out! Having a husband who is handy is truly a blessing! He is my hero jack of all trades!!! Now there are other projects I have in mind.....

Our Anniversary!

On Valentines Day we celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary! Wow..it doesn't seem like it has been that long. So much has happened in these last 17 years. We have grown and changed a lot (in all kinds of ways...hahaha). Jeff made reservations at my very favorite restaurant in Raleigh called the Angus Barn...it has the best food and service of anywhere! It was so wonderful and we ate way too much...I came home afterwards and put on my pjs...I know, where did the romance go...hehehe! It was so much fun to just spend the day with Jeff. The girls had a youth dance to go to and Jackie came to watch Mikey for us so it was fun. I am married to my perfect match (opposites do attract) and it has been a wonderful 17 years...I am very blessed! So Happy Anniversary to me and Jeff! :)

Got Food?

OK...now normally I don't do posts like this but I am so proud of my new $150.00 freezer that we got from Craigs list. Thanks to my friend, Teri, for keeping an eye out for me for a stand up freezer, I was able to get one yesterday. Jeff drove and picked it up then he singlehandedly unloaded it off his truck and put it in my garage! We have been working really hard on getting our 3 months supply and we have finally acheived what we feel is a good 3 months supply of food in our house so I just had to take a minute and show it off! I am so proud of the little bit that we have been picking up each week over the last year. It has grown over time and we are pleased with our progress! I have posted some pictures below....here is a glimpse of our obeying the counsel of doing a little at a time...

My freezer stocked almost full!I'm showing off our new freezer...what a deal!
PART of our cornstarch supply!

Our Pantry!

One Word Answers!

Okay Libbi...here is my one word answer survey....

1. Where is your cell phone? purse
2. Your significant other? sleeping
3. Your hair? permed
4. Your mother? loving
5. Your father? confident
6. Your favorite thing? family
7. Your dream last night? none
8. Your favorite drink? water
9. Your dream/goal? celestial
10. What room you are in? den
11. Your hobby? talking
12. Your fear? unknown
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? better
14. Where were you last night? home
16. Muffins? blueberry
17. Wish list item? bed
18. Where you grew up? South
19. Last thing you did? prayer
20. What are you wearing? pjs
21. Your TV? On
22. Your pets? Cute
23. Friends? Lots
24. Your life? wonderful
25. Your mood? serene
26. Missing some one? Noah
27. Car? Freestyle
28. Something you're not wearing? shoes
29. Your favorite store? Wal-Mart
30. Your favorite color? RED
33. When is the last time you laughed? today
34. Last time you cried? today
35. Who will resend this? hmmm...
36. One place that I go to over and over? beach
37. One person who emails me regularly? Facebook
38. My favorite place to eat? Chilis
39. Why you participated in this survey?asked
40. What are you doing tonight? nothing