catching up

hodgepodge kind of day today...

worked on some stuff for VCA, parent teacher conferences, bank business,

dental appointments for all three kids, and ended the day

with a Pampered Chef party.

I haven't been to one of those for quite some time...

I didn't realize just how many of my favorite kitchen tools are from Pampered Chef...

I think that I found some more "favorites" tonight!!!  

I guess I felt like blogging when I got home tonight...the house was quiet, I was catching up on some 

blogs that I follow

I guess nothing too exciting to share, just some recent photos...

A little bit of elementary science fair...the kids were proud of their blue ribbons.

Aiden and Jory had fun building the board...desk lamp, solar panel, landscaping light, switch, light bulb.

A couple of weeks ago, I got to go with Aiden's class to Sleepy Hollow.  They loved snow tubing and

it was a perfect day!!  Sunny and about 30 degrees!!

Aiden had a great time!!

They truly have a great class of kids!!!

The next few photos are for fun...we bought a yummy blueberry pie at the Hearts of Fire Banquet, 

it truly was as beautiful as it was tasty!!!

We also purchased a big basket of coloring/art supplies and this really cool Crayola crayon set came in it.  I love new crayons and it was just begging me to take some photos...

Pretty sad to get so excited over the beauty of brand new crayons...I just about didn't let the kids have them.  It truly was only about 5 minutes before one was broken.  Oh well, the kids have had fun with all the stickers, paints, glitter, poster board and more.  

spectacular spectacles

   this family is now a glasses/contacts wearin' family!!!

we are 5 for 5 in that category

officially!!!

Aiden has been wearing glasses for over 2 years now

Cow whisperer since the age of 9

Me....age 5

the girls are the latest to join our little club

and they are sooooo excited about it...

I hate to burst their bubble, but just wait until it rains, 

or a ball smacks you in the face

or you wake up one morning at 13 and decide you look dumb in glasses...

I'm just sayin'

I thought I would share a photo of each of them in their new eyewear...

Meghan looks even more grown up!!!   And she insisted on a close up of her dangling tooth....just pull the thing already!!!  I can only hope that it gets stuck in her huge wad of hot pink bubble gum!!!

Aiden is the glasses pro!!!

we're not sure whether to call her Sally Jesse or what...
I typically refer to this style of glasses as the naughty librarians,
she is just too sweet to go there, so Sally it is...

Calyn loves her glasses!!!  We even had to shop around because she knew just what she wanted and we
weren't getting anything but just what she had in mind...

Hearts of Fire update...

Our first ever Hearts of Fire banquet was held this past Saturday

and what a success it was!!!!

We were overwhelmed by the support of the Indianola community 

and all of those that attended.

I can honestly say that I have never been a part of something like this...

the committee was such a wonderful group to work with.

Each person brought a variety of talents to the table and the Lord

orchestrated a tremendous event!!!

The dinner was fabulous (thanks to Flemings for donating all the food!!!)

The servers and kitchen staff were top notch!!!

The auction items were awesome and beautifully organized and displayed!!!

The decorating was divine!!!

The speakers were outstanding...(Thanks Dr. Barker, Mr. Gladfelter and Casey Blake!!!)

All in all, Victory Christian Academy was well promoted and totally blessed 

by the donations that came in!!!

Just wanted to share a video with you that was shown at the event as well...

enjoy....

Untitled from Michelle Hunerdosse on Vimeo.

To God be the Glory!!!!

A blog makeover and a visit from Frosty

First of all....a big shout out to Danielle, aka The Design Girl, for her awesome

handy work on my blog.  She has been cranking out blog makeovers this week...and it was my lucky turn!!!!  She has an awesome portfolio, so if you are in the market for a little blog bling, I'd highly recommend her!!!  Thanks Danielle!!!!

The kids thought it would be great fun to build a snowman..

This would be B.B. (before blizzard)

There was a whole lot of team work going on...and miraculously, no fighting!!!!

They were very proud of old Frosty!!!

I think he was looking mighty fine...

waving and all!!!

A corn cob pipe and a carrot nose and two eyes made out of plastic...

Well, Frosty survived the blizzard - hat intact and all - 

He is, however, appearing somewhat jaundiced all thanks to

a ornery dog.  

The drifts on our front porch were great for making tunnels and igloos...that is Aiden 

trying to peek through there.

Hope you have dug yourself out and got to enjoy a bit of sunshine today.  I got to go to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park with Aiden's class today...they had a blast tubing.  

And even though it was winter...it was a beautiful day!!!

Have a blessed weekend!!!!

a lot going on!!!!

We seem to have a lot on the calendar these days...

I think it is just the ages the kids are at, but boy, 

it seems that from now to the end of the school year, there are so many things to 

remember and do...(slow deep breaths)

on top of any extra activities....

Anyway...I love keeping up with the kids and getting involved in their school work and projects...

Right now we are busy planning for the Hearts of Fire Banquet on Feb 5th...

It is shaping up to be a tremendous event for Victory!!!!

I am helping to put together a video/slide show for this event, which is a rather small 

part to the whole thing, but nonetheless is pretty much always on my mind!!!

The other thing that is going on at the school right now is Science Fair.  

This year we have TWO projects to put together...

hence numerous trips to the library, lots of planning, discussing, writing...etc!!!

I will be glad when that is over...I had just quit having nightmares about high school

science fair and now I am having to relive it with my children....ahhhhhh!!!

So, if you see me and I look a wee bit frazzled...just smile and nod...I'm sure you can relate!!

ShellieB

random nothingness.....

First, I want to explain one thing...

The rooster that lives in our "neighborhood" 

crows at all hours of the day and night.

He is confused!!!

He makes me confused!!!  

Hence, the tag line of the blog...

The roosters owner had his lawnmower out a few days ago (before the big snow), 

he may be confused, too...

Random, I know.

This photo was taken on New Years Day....we had an all out nerf gun war going on....mommy acted innocent, but seized a weapon and took back the house when no one was looking!!!

This is the location of the newly established American Girl Clubhouse.  

What great sisterly fun!!!!  

The chair they are behind keeps moving farther and farther out into the family room.

Daddy thought it was fun to have target practice with the nerf discs...

Mommy thought photo op...

If anyone has any ideas on how we are possibly going to be able to discipline this child,

please share your ideas in the comment section below.

Oh my...she just busts out laughing when she is in trouble...

even her dad can't keep a straight face.

Lord, please help us!!!

I'm in tears (of laughter) by now.

And this dog...he just fits right in with the rest of us...

Hope you are having a great week...

remember to do something nice for someone today

and smile  - its just snow!!!

ShellieB

Choring with the Cow Whisperer

Today was a hodge podge kind of day...

Ballet for Calyn, Basketball for Aiden....

Meghan went to the farm with daddy while we did the Saturday morning

shuffle and got groceries....

Once home and fed, it was nearly time for the cows to have their afternoon tea, 

so daddy thought that we all should go and share in the lovliness of the day...

Calyn was ready.to.go....gloves and all

Daddy forgot to tell mommy (until we got to the shop, of course)

that Aiden would be chauffeuring mommy to the feed lots...

he was so very proud....

I was just a bit nervous...I am not ready for drivers ed with my 8 year old!!!!!

Once we got down a small stretch of highway to the lane, I was fine....I think....

This is daddy and the girls behind us with the silage wagon.

Another view for your enlightenment!!!

Cute middle daughter/welder...

Meghan thinks she is now the expert on welding because that is what she and Jory did 

this morning....Jory has been working very hard on building a new corral for working cattle....

Ok, it really wasn't awful, take your breath away cold, but the cows were putting off a lot of steam!!!

This is the where the cows eat during the winter....they eat the silage

 (see this post for full explanation if you like)

that was put up in the fall.

Notice the ground...I told the Cow Whisperer that what goes in looks quite a little

bit like what comes out...ewwwww....

I guess they don't seem to mind.

This is the loader tractor with a big bucket full of steaming stinkiness from the pit.

This will be loaded onto the silage wagon for morning chores...

 

Meanwhile, King of the Mountain was beckoning....

Chase even gets in on this game....

This is where Jory says lovingly...

"Honey, watch out for rats."

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!

Children, get down from there now!!!!!!!!

Meghan is demonstrating to me how the cows get locked in the chute to get "worked"

...aka vaccinated.....

Do they make these for children?

I can think of many uses....

time out

force feeding vegetables

brushing hair

hmmmm

ok ok just kidding!!!

How sweet is this?

Meghan left a little love note for her daddy on a fence rail when they were working this morning...

"We are a teem Daddy Chase and Meghan"

Awwww.....

The gang in chore clothes, having a Diet Coke after chores.

Hope you all have a great weekend.  

Looks like we'll be gearing up for a bit of snow 

in a couple of days!!!  

Hunker down!!!

ShellieB