My 7 things

Ok, I cheated on my 7 things about myself to accept the Versatile blogger award on Friday. But it was just so nice out I was in a hurry to get out there & play. So here’s a my official 7 things….


1. I love poetry.My favorite?  Emily Dickinson. I used to love writing poetry. But I really haven’t written much since the girls were born. ( Other then the little “ditties” that I sing around the house, to the kids, … to our pets! )

2. One of the best things about spring is getting to ride my bike again. I finally bought a bike attachment for my youngest.

 She’ll be able ride for so much longer with us now. No more complaining “I’m tired”. She can peddle or not. It can detach for when I’m on my own during the day. I hope to get a chance to try it out this week.

3. I wish it didn’t bother me that my girl are growing up…fast. I try to be happy that they’re now able to do so much on their own & becoming their own people. But I want to dig my heels in the ground and stop time for just a little while. I want to soak up every minute.

4. This one may shock you….we don’t have cable TV (or dish etc.) 2 years ago I was sick of paying the dish bill & watching it go up. We hardly watch TV and it drove me crazy to pay that bill. So we cancelled it! We have since bought a small antenna that picks up local Chicago NBC, ABC etc. & the girls get their favorite PBS cartoons. And the best part…an extra $60 in our pocket!

5. Every year I try to think of something new I might like to learn. Sometimes I actually learn it other times I loose interest. Last year it was playing the guitar and learning Spanish. Well, if the cords C,D&G count then I learned a bit of guitar. As far as Spanish goes…. I only know a little bit….or Un poquito. Mucho to be learned there!!!

6. This years “something new to learn”…Knitting hats.

…learned….made a bunch….(easier then I thought)

And since we’re going on our trip next year, the girls and I are trying to learn the basics in German ( hubbys teaching us) and I’d like to refresh my basic French. I used to know some, but Bonjour & Au revoir doesn’t cut it . I think a few more words would be nice :)


7. I have always wanted….a golden retriever!!! But my husband does not want a big dog. He says I won’t be able to stand the mess of all the hair. Plus big dog = big poop. We’re so used to little Lucy it would be a huge change. But I still want one. Someday…..until then, here’s my golden retriever Buster…

Addy dressed up Lucy for their picture :)

He’ll have to do for now! No shedding, no poop & no vet bill. He takes turns sleeping in the girls rooms as well as hanging out in the family room too. Lucy even shares her bone with him!

Ok….I think I’ve made good on my 7 things :)

Need to send out a little love…..

So I grab my tea, (ok ..and a few cookies too!).......



turn on the computer, log on to my blog roll and ….AHHHHHHH! “You are not following any blogs”, is what was in front of me. WHAT? WHAT!!?? I freaked out. Where are they? I think I may have even teared up in the mist of panic.

I logged out. Logged back on……still “ you are not following any blogs”. I have no idea what glitch may have happened (and it better never happen again) but after refreshing a few times there you all were!! Ohhhhhh , I can breathe again!!

I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people through blogging & just want to say THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts, photos, and awesome ideas with me each day!

If you’re a follower of my blog & I haven’t followed you back, please leave me your link. I’d love to return the favor :)
Now for some more love… Nan from Playful Décor has kindly given me

So nice of you Nan! Thank you! She has such a great blog featuring so many fun décor idea for childrens rooms. Every time I leave there I want to redo something in the girls room! To accept this award I’m supposed to tell you seven things about my self & pass this along to 5 other bloggers. Well, I’m going to cheat a little. I did that here so does that count? And the award passes on to ….
A Rural Journal
This gallimaufry life
Run a round ranch report
J and J home
Out on the Prairie
The award is yours!! If you have already recieved this award, think of it as double complement :)

And last….there’s another tote giveaway! Stop over at Mommy Head Adventures to enter for your chance to win! Stay a while and check out her blog. Shes hosts so many great giveaways, blog hops & read about her everyday family life. With her too adorable little ones under foot, I don't know how she does it all!!

(One of my favorite gifts from my 9 yr old.. "A plant you can't kill ".  She knows me so well! )

The sun is shining & I need to get out there!! HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!