A Dream House??

I wish that people were more honest when selling a home. This is a huge investment for anyone (almost anyway) and when the realtor is misleading it is so disappointing. The "remodeled" home that we went and looked at was, I guess, remodeled but it was like at least 10 or so years ago and needed to be gone through again. There was wallpaper coming off walls, leaks in the ceiling, and let me tell you this was by far the dirtiest home that I have gone through in a long time! Wouldn't you TRY to keep your home looking at least somewhat presentable if you were trying to sell? We found out that family owns the land around it but it is a nephew not immediate family so I worry again that he might get an itch to sell to the highest bidder and then we will be right where we are now, in the middle of homes. We might still be interested in it but would ask MUCH less than what it is listed for and that might make the owner angry so I don't know.

The girls and I went to a birthday party yesterday for Piper's friend Kyle. She was even sporting her new FAVORITE accessory - pink rain boots.

The mama made the most fabulous cupcakes for our dessert, it was the frosting that was on them that was so good. Here it is...

Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2 cup butter softened
8oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
1 box of powdered sugar

Cream butter, cream cheese, and vanilla together. Add powdered sugar slowly until blended. That's all she wrote - FABULOUS! Maybe everyone knows this recipe and I am the only mama who doesn't but boy could I just eat the whole bowl!

Finally, I haven't done any contests lately but there is a great one at 5 Minutes for Mom. The gals are giving away a Pink Dyson! The contest ends on October 1st.

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Aging and still having fun!

A friend of mine is turning 30 today (Happy Birthday Michele!) and she is having a hard time with it. Having turned 30 a bunch of years ago I don't think that it is a big deal but I got to thinking about it and remembered how tough it was for me. When I was in my early 20's I thought that I would be settled down and have kiddies running all over the place (at least) by the time I turned 30 (b/c that was SO OLD). Well, my path didn't quite follow what I thought it would and I didn't even meet my wonderful husband until I was 28 and it took him FOREVER to ask me to marry him so I was single and without children on my 30th birthday. The topper was I was in a place I didn't really know many people and my husband was out of town so I was alone. A girl ended up taking me to a local pizza/brewery and I had a decent time but iat the time it felt like a bad birthday. Now since turning that magical number I don't think that I have ever been so content. I am comfortable with myself and now I am glad that life turned out the way that it did b/c I am able to stay home with my kids (even though it can be tight) and I think that I am more patient now than I used to be which makes me a better mama. So Michele, if you are reading this I think that at first it is hard to swallow (hello you are not in your 20's anymore) but life just gets better from here.

The girls and I met a few mamas and their kiddos at the park yesterday, parks are always so much fun. It was overcast so a little cooler than what has been the norm here of around 95-100 everyday! I was still sweating with my hot babe sleeping contently in my PANEL KOZY while chasing my 2 year old all over the place but it wasn't running down my back so all was good. Piper wanted to swing, wait no she wanted to run and jump, hold on did you see that spring rider? She is so carefree and happy at the park, I wish that this one was closer because it is fabulous for the younger children as well as older ones. Unfortunately I didn't really get a chance to hang with the other ladies because my daughter was go go go but hey we got a wonderful afternoon nap out of the deal :) A huge group from the Christian school came over to play and almost trampled our kids so that was our cue to leave. We weren't the only ones though because I noticed all the other mamas at the park packing up their kids b/c the older children were really running over them. Too bad that the teachers weren't watching that a little better. Anyway check out the fun and have a wonderful Friday!

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Bounce Bounce Bounce

The girls were invited to a birthday party today. The family decided to rent one of those huge inflatable bounce houses for the kiddos to play in. Piper had so much fun! She is jumping all the time these days (which was why it was so easy for me to get her to do the jump photo shoot for me. Then, they did something that even topped the bouncy house. They set up a sprinkler! It was like the party was for Piper and not little Vance, who was also enjoying the bouncer and water. What a fabulous time they all had and then mama Kenda made with her own hands the most phoenomenal looking tractor cake. Some gals (and guys too) just have the most incredible talent when it comes to artsy things, wish I had it :) Before we even left their neighborhood both kidlets were out cold in their seats and slept the whole way home (all 20 minutes of it) and that would be Piper's nap for today. Oh well, Wal-Hell (I totally am stealing that from another mama's blog isn't getting any less crowded and I HAVE to get to the store because we are out of almost everything.

Looking back at my other posts it seems that I am becoming a photo whore...well, here are some more.

I am not really a gardener. Trial and error is normally how things survive (or die) out there. Helps that we have an irragation system at this house so I don't have to go out and water the beds everyday. I am sure these rose bushes have some sort of insect that is eating it up and making it have holes on the leaves but I am still proud of these roses because at one point this year I thought this bush was a goner. If you have any suggestions on what you think is eating it up let me know - thanks!

Piper walks around with Mrs. Potatoe Head's mouth in hers all the time. She also loves when I let her put on my chapstick, she is so going to be wearing makeup by 4 years old.


Have a happy Saturday!

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Happy Birthday Piper!

Where has the time gone? I am sure that many mamas go through this at birthdays. Our babes are getting so big and it just seemed like yesterday that we were holding them for the first time and taking them home from the hospital. I remember when she was just born how after being laid on my belly she just stared into my eyes for like 15 minutes, she melted my heart. We joked that she had a birthmark on her hand that was shaped like a kiss and since have told her that it is a kiss from an angel.

Our girl is 2!

We had a wonderful treat this year because Piper's Grandma and Grandpa Lucas, Uncle Peter and Aunt Sam, and cousins Addi & Chloe all came down to celebrate with us! We don't get to see the family too much being transplants to NC and it is always fun when they come to town. Joining Piper for her 2nd birthday was also our dear friends Shawna & Brian, Amber & Andy, Howard & Connie, Lynnie, and fellow July birthday girls Lisa and Jerry. We had a fun time and Matt enjoyed his role as Grill Master.

The rain was thinking about hitting us but decided to only spit so we were able to enjoy some cool breezes and wonderful overcast skies. Couldn't have been a better day. All kiddies slept like logs after the festivities. Thank you to all who came and shared our daughter's special day with us!

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