Dog sitting

Gabby and Paili

My parents had to go out of town due to my Grandpas health. Which means we were home to take care of all of the animals. We ended up taking the dogs home with us. We weren't sure if Gabby was a willing participant because of how long it took to get her hairy butt in the car with us. She did great once we got home though. Sadie was just as happy as if she had good sense. Both of my girls just love those dogs and they love them with just as much enthusiasm right back. I loved going over and taking care of the animals for my parents. They do so much for us on a daily basis it felt great to be able to do something in return. None of the animals died in my care, I felt great about that.

Sadie and Paili

Gabby and Sky

Bonus...easy child care!

Night night girls!

Completely happy locked away.

Mish Mash Update

She was pooped after playing with the Viera's all day.

He was wearing the necklace Paili made at school. I love him.

Building...stuff!

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Jakob and Jack playing with snakes. Common occurrence.

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I put her in her pack and play, fully dressed, at the Garmans when we were leaving I went to get her up and found this.



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Wyatt and Candy bars.

Sky LOVES him. So sweet.

Sky was showing him all the great deals.

She also felt the need to try on his clothes.

So sweet.

Way to go Jakey! You did it. He was so proud!

After I took Pai to school, I took Sky to my Mom's. I stayed there and watched Sky and Wyatt while my Mom went to the dentist. Wyatt is a very handsome little fella. He is my Mom's best friends nieces little boy. Whew! She started watching him after Michelle had to go back to work. I enjoyed snuggling a sweet little baby.

After work, I very quickly picked my girls up and headed home. My Mom texted and asked if I had a dollar and if I did, would I want my Dad to bring my nephews by to sell me a candy bar. I looked in my purse and I had 1 dollar! Score! Soon after sending my reply my nephews were knocking on my door! Paili bought a candy bar too. She was excited to use her own money! I told the boys I'd take them around to my neighborhood. They sold the entire box of chocolate. Jakob was so excited even more excited that he would get these light up rings for selling the whole box in one day! Jack was a little sad that he had left his box with his Mom to sell at work. I'm sure he'll sell his box too. Jakob will get another box to sell. We'll get the boys this weekend to sell some more around town. Who wants more candy bars?

Fitness: I ran and walked.

Ringneck snakes and the Blue Hole

Ohhh. She was fascinated.

Paili was feeling braver seeing that Skylar was not being harmed.

Conquering fears is a good thing.

Just watching.

The blue hole.

When I got to my parents to pick up my girls they were out feeding the animals. I watched them from the back deck and saw Paili was carrying around a mason jar. She suddenly started screaming. Dad and the girls had been out looking for ringneck snakes. They'd found a couple and they were in the jar. I told her to stop screaming they weren't going to hurt her. Growing up on the same property that my girls get the privilege of playing on, it was very common for my brother and I to be out looking for snakes and such. Ringneck snakes are my absolute favorite. I went out to show her how not scary they are. I first gave it to Sky. She loved it. She just kept saying, ohhhh and cool. It was so fun to watch her. Paili then decided she could hold it. She ended up loving it. We found a few more and she was loving them. She really wanted to take them home. I told her that her Daddy wouldn't be pleased to have them in our home. I reminded her that she knows how to find them and is able to get one to play with anytime. She had to show my Mom....who is a huge lover of snakes not a fan of snakes. HA!! Poor Mom.

On our way home we stopped so I could show my girls the Blue Hole in Oronogo one more time before it's filled up. This whole ordeal makes me angry and sad. If you'd like to read more about it. Go to this link... http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x325726898/Divers-owners-say-goodbye-to-Big-Blue

Fitness: I got stood up at yoga. My own Dad didn't even show! How sad. I walked instead. I got to chat with my neighbor Heather coming home from night school.

New furniture

My parents bought Paili some fun new bedroom furniture for her upcoming birthday!

Pai, Sky, Maddy, Colby

She was so excited about her new room.

I got something that is rare these days. Some one on one time with my Mom. We had a great afternoon shopping for paint for Paili's room and picking up the furniture. We met my Dad at my empty house. Justin had taken the girls on over to the Garmans so we could surprise Paili with a fun room makeover. We worked hard to get the stuff just right. My sweet neighbor Mark saw my Dad and I getting ready to bring something big in and offered to help. I held his dog while he helped Dad. It worked out well. I'm so thankful for my neighbors. We didn't have enough time to paint. We'll do that soon though. We finished the room up and my parents drove me over to the Garmans. I was so excited to bring her home, I couldn't hardly stand it.  When we got home, she was half asleep but was so excited. I'm thinking that I want to do bright colors and zebra print in her room. She loves zebra print. I love this girl. I can't believe she'll be 7 soon.

Lunch date with Em!

Yvettes ever growing belly.

and from the front.

Pretty little Ruthie

myself and Emma

The Fab 4.

It was my 1/2 day at work and I had gotten a text from my good friend since 3rd grade, Emily, asking if I could go to lunch on Friday. It worked out perfectly. We had a fantastic lunch together. Her youngest child, Ruthie, joined us. She is precious. I so appreciate the friendship we have shared since 3rd grade. Thank you Nim for a great lunch date! Love you!

We had a great dinner with the Garmans.

Horsin' around.

Sky sits on Kitty.

Pai sits on Kitty.

Both girls on Kitty.

Dad, Sky, Bert and Ernie.

Drake and Sky

So cute!

Deb's Habitat House!

I love this mural in Joplin. So pretty!

My dear friend Deborah's Habitat House!

Deb working away!

Doesn't that look better!

We cleaned the front porch up too!

Love this girl!

You know you're day is going to be good when...

The cutest of cute compliments your butt!

[9:05:42 AM] CutiePatootie: Your butt looks perky in your skirt (y).
[9:06:08 AM] CutiePatootie: I did not think I could tell you that in person. Too embarrassing (clap)
[9:06:17 AM] Jasper County:  You're cracking me up! I love you!!
[9:06:47 AM] Jasper County: (beer) I'll buy you one when you have that baby!
[9:07:40 AM] CutiePatootie: I love you too! I might just take you up on that beverage!

The (y) was a thumbs up guy. The (clap) was a little person clapping. The (beer) was a beer. I hate that those don't show up on here. It's hilarious.

Thanks Yvette. I'm sorry it embarrassed you to say it in person. Does it embarrass you for it to be on my blog? :)



Right before I left work I got a text from Deb asking if I could come and help her clean the house so they could put the flooring down. I checked with my Mom to see if she wouldn't mind to watch my girls a little longer and of course, she didn't mind. I asked Deb to bring me a shirt to wear and I would just wear the rest of what I had on. We had a great time cleaning up her house. I'm so excited for her and her family!  Shouldn't be too much longer now until they are in their home!

Happy 34th to my love!

Yummy Goodness! 

Sky approves!

Pai approves!

Birthday boy and his girls!

Oh dear...Quigs.

Justin had the day off of work but he went to work to share some food with David. Deborah went to his work and surprised him with a fantastic cake and some cupcakes. She is so sweet! Justin went to lunch with Aaron and Erin and then he and Aaron went to see a movie. He had a great day.

Fitness: Nothing. I celebrated my hubby!

Pigtails and boots!

Love those boots and pigtails!

I'm so glad these 2 love to play together.

Sunday we got up and got to church. Great service.

Played all day.

Justin cooked good food. He spoils his girls.

Fitness: run/walk