Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles, My Bubbles!!!

My kids got a couple of bubble guns when they were being spoiled watched by my parent's last weekend.  C-man found them last night, and had been talking nonstop about them.  It was inevitable that the bubble guns would make their way into the Monday afternoon line-up. 

The kids were having a blast, but I think our four-legged beast ended up having more fun.  Gage ran, he jumped, he bit, he snapped, he frolicked, he bound...he had an all around good time.

Take a look!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Carrie

Gypsum Hills at 70 mph

First of all let me just say, this week has been absolutely Crazy. That's right crazy with a capital C! Along with the normal school routine of homework, gymnastics, and drill team, I threw in some computer work. I have spent an exorbitant amount of time staring at my computer screen and entering data. Once I finished my projects for the day, I was done. I was done with my computer, done with wanting to cook supper, done with wanting do my mile-high pile of laundry...I think you get my picture...I was done.

So here's my apology for not getting any posts written this week...sorry.

Last weekend we made a quick trip to Oklahoma. The kids were excited to see their grandparents. C-man packed all his toys up early Friday morning so that he would be ready to go. We decided to take the scenic route to their house. We drove through the Gypsum Hills between Coldwater and Ashland, Kansas.

There is some really pretty scenery right through there. I really wanted to stop to take some pictures, but the kids would not allow it. They had already done the Grandma dance and there was no more delaying. So I did what any sane, normal, country lovin' girl would do...I stuck my head out the window and started snapping pictures while we zoomed down the highway at 70 miles per hour.

Some were pretty blurry, but I got a few good ones.

Check out the rich, red soil at the base of that hill. It is truly a beautiful little section of Kansas.

One of these days, I will stop and take all the pictures my heart desires. That might be a long trip.  Drive a few miles, get out and snap a few pictures, drive a few more miles, get out and snap a few pictures...

As we continued driving East, we watched the sun set in our mirrors.

Fall Leaves, Pumpkins, Kids, and a Friend's Giveaway

It is really starting to look like fall around here. Doesn't feel so much like fall, but I welcome the cooler temperatures when they do decide to come. My air conditioner really welcomes the cooler temperatures. It is still kicking on quite regularly.

The leaves are starting to change. They are starting to fall, especially with the 900 million miles per hour winds that we are having today.

I just love the colors of fall. The reds, the oranges, the yellows...love them all. I love pumpkins and all the colors of the fall flowers.

When the winds are not going to pick them up and blow them away, my kids have enjoyed going outside to play.

They have been playing so great together. I hesitate to say it, but it has been AWESOME!!! It makes my heart sing when they play together.

Thanks for stopping by,

Carrie

P.S. My friend Beki over at The Rusted Chain is having a giveaway for 2 $25 gift certificates to her jewelry. Her hand-stamped jewelry is super cute. (I use the term friend very loosely here. She doesn't know who I am. I just stalk her blog.  And in my head we are almost BFFs.)

L,M,N,O,P

After fighting with my computer all day yesterday, I think I finally got this video uploaded.  Seriously, it was a technology disaster. 

My little guy has been working on his ABC's.  I think he about has them down.  Except for that whole awkward L,M,N,O,P sequence.  He'll get it.

His volume level is always blaring.  The kid just doesn't understand the "inside voice".  1,2,3 Hush puppies is not his forte either.

I love his comment after I tell him what a great job he did.  Listen closely.

Thanks for stopping by,

Carrie