Scott's Barbecue

Back in February we made an impromptu jaunt to Lexington for some Pulled Pork Barbecue.  And it was SOOOOO good!

 Matt's style with vinegar slaw and hot hot sauce!

 My style, with some of the Amazing beans and NO sauce!!

 mmmmmm Scott Be's Beans are THE best!!

 Clara waisted no time!

 Ben looked happier than was reflected in what he actually ate. He has a hard time with mixed food, like sandwiches. But he really digs the beans!

And Matt. Not much needs to be said. Look at Clara's face!! Ha Ha Ha It was good!

Valentines Day

Valentines Day turned out to be a little crazy for us, so I don't have any really great pictures.  Matt did it all himself this year, I just wasn't on it.  He made them each a little gift box, it was really cute inside was a sweet treat, a couple of small toys, and a note book.  (remember the notebooks from the Pacy Fairy post) Well, these books are for "Daddy Notes" and every few days he rights something to the kids and leaves it out for them to find in the morning. It is really awesome, they LOVE LOVE "Daddy Notes"!!!

 These new dress up glasses were in Clara's box, but I think they look pretty styling on both of them!

This Dino was in Ben's box, it was supposed to grow when put in water. It did, just not as much or as quickly as we would have hoped. But they still thought it was cool!

Down on the Ranch...

Make that Downing the Ranch... Dressing!  Clara loves to dip food! A couple days ago I put some Ranch dressing in a cup for her and Matt to dip their veggies in at lunch.  Matt and I went into the kitchen to start cleaning up and when we turned back around this is what we found! She had been DRINKING the Ranch! ( I am not sure what Ben had in his mouth, but he is super cute! )

Streeeetch!

This is from last week. We went running, Ben and Clara LOVE to run!  I am embracing it, gradually....  Anyway, they did some really cute stretching with Matt and Aaron afterwards. Watch Ben, he doesnt need any cues, he is on it!

Some Happy Birthday Wishes

I have to post these! The kids are sooo darn cute! One is a happy birthday rendition for Uncle Brandon and the other is a rendition for cousin Isabel! Enjoy!!

Teasin' Ray Ray

While Unkin was gone Clara thought she would leave a love message for Ray Ray on her Facebook so she wouldnt be too lonely. But first she had to tease Ray Ray just a little! Poor Ray Ray is teased a lot by this mini! Again, too cute not to post here!

Unkin Leaves Town

Each February for the past 3 years Uncle Aaron has gone to Ecuador on a medical Mission Trip.  This year Clara Jeanne left him a little love message on his Facebook. I just think it is soo cute I am including it here!

Projects

I like to sew. I like to make fun little things for my niece and nephew.  This is a skirt I made for Isabel for her birthday. She is a princess and loves to wear tutus and such!

 This is a chef's hat I made for my nephew Wyatt.  It has strawberries on it because that is what they are growing in their garden right now. Wy guy is the same age as clara and loves to help his mom in the kitchen! So now he is Chef Wyatt!

Clean Sweep

Ben is really really good about helping me clean. He has even gotten so that he can clean up the toy room all by himself!  This is the first time he did it!!! One lone book on the floor (sissy may have put that there after the fact!) and everything else in its place!! No supervision from me AT ALL!! I really appreciate this kid! (wish I had gotten a Before shot!)

Conclusions....

I have decided that a few posts that are not simply pictures of the kids and our daily happenings might be an okay addition to this blog, perhaps even a welcome addition.  So, from time to time I am going to throw in some OPED posts. (after all it is MY blog, right?) To begin this little trend here are some conclusions I have come to as of late. (and some I have known for a VERY long time.)

1.  I really enjoy cooking, or more specifically Baking!!
2.  I do not enjoy cleaning up after a bought of baking.....
3.  I really like clothes, new ones specifically!!
4.  I really dislike keeping up with my families laundry. It is becoming the bain of my existence....
5.  I have a chaotic organizational style.  I love to organize, but some how am still living in chaos!
6.  I cannot do everything I want in a single day..... They don't call me Turtle Jeanne for nothing! and that is OKAY!!!!
7.  I really really love being a SAHM. Who knew? I guess God did. Thanks Matt for making this possible!
8.  I really should have started in depth scripture study younger. I am soo behind, I feel the pressing need to learn EVERYTHING I can!! Don't just read, STUDY!!
9.  I want to write a book. I don't know..... I just do!
10. Though I am not polished in my violin playing right now and that makes me feel a little guilty and sad, there will be more than enough time for that when the kids are no longer "little".  And that, that time will come all too soon.

Well, There is a good start. Feel free to share you conclusions!