We took half of the day today to clean up about 1/3 of the house. We did cleaning & organizing. A few days ago, I had made a trip to the 99 cent store and picked up about 50 storage containers. Then, today we got busy. I contacted a professional cleaner earlier in the week, and she said that she could come out on Saturday. She is going to come back next Saturday to do another 1/3 of the house (bathrooms and bedrooms), but the last 1/3 we will probably have to do on our own because it is a lot of sorting through boxes. We are going to have to throw away a lot of this and give things to charity. At least we are off to a good start.
LeCount and I worked right along side her while keeping an eye on Jaden and Morgan, but hopefully, next Saturday we will have someone that can babysit them while we clean. Hopefully, by the time Morgan's birthday comes around the house will be spotless, and we can have a big party... Hahahahaha!!!
FYI- If you need someone to clean your house, let me know because Belinda did a great job. I'll hook you up with her!
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
What's in Mineral Wells, TX?
Well, Crazy Water, of course- you can check it out on this web-site: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/healthsciencetv/stories/wfaa071031_mo_crazywater.1c5da782a.html & this one: http://www.famouswater.com/ They showed this water on the news on Wednesday night. By Thursday morning, Whole Foods all over the area was all sold out. They told me they would have more in the morning, but it is all first come first served... So, I could make a trek (30 miles) to Plano by store opening at 8AM, and I may or may not come out with one bottle of this crazy water... Or, I could make a trek to Mineral Wells (130 miles), and I am guarenteed to pick up a bottle or two.
So, off we went at 11 AM today. We got home from that long trip around 6:30 PM. It was quite an adventure. We came home with 35 gallons of water and 2 liter bottles.
Just FYI, for anyone who may be interested, If you have one of those 5 gallon water jugs, you can take them up there and get them filled. They charge 80 cents a gallon. You can even bring your regular 1 gallon jugs if you want to. However, if you get the 5 gallon jugs they have there, it is approx. $11 for the 5 gallon jug and then 80 cents a gallon. Or they sell the 1 gallon jugs prefilled for $2 a piece.
I don't know how long it will be before we go back because my back is still sore from the ride- I can't even think of going back right now. Have a great night!
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So, off we went at 11 AM today. We got home from that long trip around 6:30 PM. It was quite an adventure. We came home with 35 gallons of water and 2 liter bottles.
Just FYI, for anyone who may be interested, If you have one of those 5 gallon water jugs, you can take them up there and get them filled. They charge 80 cents a gallon. You can even bring your regular 1 gallon jugs if you want to. However, if you get the 5 gallon jugs they have there, it is approx. $11 for the 5 gallon jug and then 80 cents a gallon. Or they sell the 1 gallon jugs prefilled for $2 a piece.
I don't know how long it will be before we go back because my back is still sore from the ride- I can't even think of going back right now. Have a great night!
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Halloween
Last night was the first celebrated Halloween for both Jaden & Morgan. I think it was nice that we didn't go trick or treating the first 2 years of Jaden's life. For one thing, she wouldn't have understood it. The other thing, Morgan and she got to go for their first time together.We took them to the mall. The trick or treating started at 6PM, and we were right on time. There were a lot of kids!! Jaden had fun. She was so funny because people were wanting to put the candy in her bag, but she had them put it in her hand. She would inspect the candy to see what it was, and then, put it in her bag herself. Several times, after getting candy, she would just stand there waiting for them to give her more!!! Then, she would turn to me and say, "Is that for other kids?" I guess she thought she was supposed to get all of the candy. It was a trip!!! Morgan didn't do any trick or treating, but a couple of people gave her some lollipops.
After we made the lap around the mall, we were out of there by 6:45 PM... I know that wasn't very long, but Jaden was happy to have a bag full of candy. Considering I am only letting her have 2 pieces a day, the candy should last her until next Halloween! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!!!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Exhausted!!
Kacey went home around 6:15 PM today. Jaden was upset to have her leave, but they got to spend 3 days and 2 nights together!! I guess Jaden just wants Kacey to live here. I do love Kacey, but I am exhausted. It's not Kacey's fault, though, it is all mine. I went into full entertainment mode- I want to make sure the girls had the absolute best time ever. We did so much.
In fact, today, I took all three girls to Jump N Land in McKinney. We were there from 2:30 PM until they closed at 6 PM. Jaden had started to get a little grumpy... She was sad that Kacey wouldn't be going back home with us, and she was just plain worn out. We got home, and Jaden at a little dinner. After her dinner, she took a bath, and then she went and sat down on the reclining chair. I walked away for maybe 5 minutes, but I returned to look for her when she was just too quiet. She was sound asleep in the chair. Poor baby!!!! Just worn out!!! It was only 7:30 PM at that time, but I guess she couldn't keep her eyes open one second longer.
On another note, now that our internet allows us onto blogspot, I thing I'll be able to put together some slide shows for this site. I wasn't able to do it with our satellite internet, and so I just had to post pictures one by one. Now I am going to go back and delete the pictures and post slide shows... That way you can see more pictures and you won't have to scroll all the way down the page... So, stayed tuned for that. Good night!
In fact, today, I took all three girls to Jump N Land in McKinney. We were there from 2:30 PM until they closed at 6 PM. Jaden had started to get a little grumpy... She was sad that Kacey wouldn't be going back home with us, and she was just plain worn out. We got home, and Jaden at a little dinner. After her dinner, she took a bath, and then she went and sat down on the reclining chair. I walked away for maybe 5 minutes, but I returned to look for her when she was just too quiet. She was sound asleep in the chair. Poor baby!!!! Just worn out!!! It was only 7:30 PM at that time, but I guess she couldn't keep her eyes open one second longer.
On another note, now that our internet allows us onto blogspot, I thing I'll be able to put together some slide shows for this site. I wasn't able to do it with our satellite internet, and so I just had to post pictures one by one. Now I am going to go back and delete the pictures and post slide shows... That way you can see more pictures and you won't have to scroll all the way down the page... So, stayed tuned for that. Good night!
Trunk or Treat
Well, we had fun at trunk or treat Friday night. The girls were just adorable in their costumes (I know that doesn't mean much coming from a mom- of course I think they were adorable!!) Once Jaden figured out what she had to do to get candy, she was running from car to car. She has never gone trick or treating before, and she didn't even know what Halloween was. Now she has a bagful of candy.
Morgan was clueless about what was going on, but she didn't mind having her bumble bee outfit on at all. In fact, it was the cutest thing because she was crawling around, and with the wings on her back, she really did look like a huge bee!!! A 19 pound bee, hahahahaha!!!
We went to the church where my parents and Uncle Kevin go, so we got to spend time with them, too. Grandma Leslie was a proud grandma showing off her bumble bee to everyone!!! She didn't want to put her down (yes, she loves her grand daughters).
Kacey went with us. She didn't know what trunk or treat was. She knew that she was getting into her costume, but she thought it was just like a Halloween party. When the trunk or treating started, she went crazy!!!
When we got home that night it was late. Kacey was spending the night... of course, like all sleep overs, it was a late night. Jaden, Kacey and Morgan giggled and played until 11:30 PM- and I made them go on to bed.
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Morgan was clueless about what was going on, but she didn't mind having her bumble bee outfit on at all. In fact, it was the cutest thing because she was crawling around, and with the wings on her back, she really did look like a huge bee!!! A 19 pound bee, hahahahaha!!!
We went to the church where my parents and Uncle Kevin go, so we got to spend time with them, too. Grandma Leslie was a proud grandma showing off her bumble bee to everyone!!! She didn't want to put her down (yes, she loves her grand daughters).
Kacey went with us. She didn't know what trunk or treat was. She knew that she was getting into her costume, but she thought it was just like a Halloween party. When the trunk or treating started, she went crazy!!!
When we got home that night it was late. Kacey was spending the night... of course, like all sleep overs, it was a late night. Jaden, Kacey and Morgan giggled and played until 11:30 PM- and I made them go on to bed.
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Friday, October 26, 2007
A few days in Bastrop, TX
Hi, everyone! We got back from a little vacation on Monday night. We spent several days with Grandma Frances in Bastrop. We had a great time visiting and even going on a little road trip to San Marcos & Austin. Rain came down Sunday night and a cold front came through. We all woke up freezing cold. Jaden had a runny nose, Morgan had a cough, and I had a sore throat. By the time we got back to Anna, TX, Jaden was doing better. Morgan and I are still sick. In fact, it is 2:45 AM, but I am wide awake because every time I lay down, I go into a coughing fit. LeCount is going to take Morgan to the doctor tomorrow. Since we don't have insurance, I won't be going, but after the struggle Morgan went through earlier with Pnuemonia and RSV, we just can't take a chance that this may be something (or develop into something) more than a cold.
Since we were gone for several days (5 in all), we have been doing a lot of catching up around here. A lot of laundry and unpacking... But, it was worth it.
We have a big day today, too. I am going to pick up Kacey from school today. Then, we will come back to the house & get the girls' costumes on. Jaden is going to be a black cat & Morgan will be a bumble bee. We are going to go up to the church for trunk or treat later on tonight, and then, kacey is going to spend the night. Jaden said that she wants to sleep in her Dora tent inside. We'll see. Then, Saturday we will head out to the bouce houses or something else fun. Hopefully, I will start feeling better and not spread this nasty stuff around.
Well, I am going to lay down for awhile and see if I can fall asleep. Good night!
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Since we were gone for several days (5 in all), we have been doing a lot of catching up around here. A lot of laundry and unpacking... But, it was worth it.
We have a big day today, too. I am going to pick up Kacey from school today. Then, we will come back to the house & get the girls' costumes on. Jaden is going to be a black cat & Morgan will be a bumble bee. We are going to go up to the church for trunk or treat later on tonight, and then, kacey is going to spend the night. Jaden said that she wants to sleep in her Dora tent inside. We'll see. Then, Saturday we will head out to the bouce houses or something else fun. Hopefully, I will start feeling better and not spread this nasty stuff around.
Well, I am going to lay down for awhile and see if I can fall asleep. Good night!
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Sunday, October 14, 2007
Local Fall Festival
We had another fun time yesterday. The city had a fall festival. Actually, it was the School District. It was a little fundraiser with lots of games, bounce houses, food, art & music. Kacey, Aunt Audra, and Clay came with us. I think the whole city was there and then some because it was packed. We got there right when it started at 4PM, and by the time we left (6:30 PM), cars were parked everywhere!
Jaden had a lot of fun playing with her cousin. She followed her around everywhere. There really wasn't much for Morgan to do, but she did eat some pizza.
I noticed a couple of days ago that Morgan actually has 2 teeth that came in on the bottom, but I still can't get any pictures of them. They are still so small. I feel something on the top, too, but she won't let me see them- so, who knows how many she will have by the time they are big enough to see.
Well, Morgan is crying for me to hold her, so I will blog more another time. Take care! ">
Jaden had a lot of fun playing with her cousin. She followed her around everywhere. There really wasn't much for Morgan to do, but she did eat some pizza.
I noticed a couple of days ago that Morgan actually has 2 teeth that came in on the bottom, but I still can't get any pictures of them. They are still so small. I feel something on the top, too, but she won't let me see them- so, who knows how many she will have by the time they are big enough to see.
Well, Morgan is crying for me to hold her, so I will blog more another time. Take care! ">
Monday, October 8, 2007
Morgan's First Tooth
The day finally arrived yesterday- Morgan has her first tooth. She won't let anyone look at it, but you can sure feel it!!!
On Friday we went to Toys R Us in Plano to pick up a birthday present for Kacey, and we ran into the Power Rangers. Jaden doesn't even know who they are, but she posed with them for a picture. She also go their autograph & played in the Power Ranger Bounce House. Then, we went on to Willow Bend mall, where both Morgan and Jaden got to play on the toys. Morgan was crawling everywhere!!! (trying to keep up with big sister)
We don't have anything planned for today. I know a lot of people will probably be doing a lot of shopping today with the Colombus Day specials, but we are going to stay home.
I hope everyone is getting a chance to read our blog now. I will keep in touch this way. Talk to you soon!
On Friday we went to Toys R Us in Plano to pick up a birthday present for Kacey, and we ran into the Power Rangers. Jaden doesn't even know who they are, but she posed with them for a picture. She also go their autograph & played in the Power Ranger Bounce House. Then, we went on to Willow Bend mall, where both Morgan and Jaden got to play on the toys. Morgan was crawling everywhere!!! (trying to keep up with big sister)
We don't have anything planned for today. I know a lot of people will probably be doing a lot of shopping today with the Colombus Day specials, but we are going to stay home.
I hope everyone is getting a chance to read our blog now. I will keep in touch this way. Talk to you soon!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Fall Festival
Ok, it's not exactly called a fall festival or a pumpkin patch, but every year in the fall, Owen's Farm opens up for Big Orange Pumpkin Farm. I just call it the Pumpkin Patch. We went last year, and Jaden loved it. This year we went during the work week. Since Uncle Scott was in town for the week, we were able to all go together (Uncle Scott, Grandma Leslie, Grandpa Lyale, and our little McLaughlin Family). It was scorching hot outside. In fact as I type this I feel the remnants of yesterday on my skin (a nice sun burn).
So, Jaden fed the animals. They come right up to people (ducks, too), so Jaden put the food in her hand and let the animals eat it that way... And sometimes, she would just throw it on the ground. Morgan just sat back and watched, and said "duh, duh" (while I was telling her they were ducks).
Then, we went on a hay ride, and ran around looking at the pumpkins. We got to each pick out one. So, now we have 3 pumpkins in the house. I guess I need to find some pumpkin receipes so that I can put them to good use- to feed us :0)
After the Pumpkin Patch we went to lunch at a Tex-Mex restaurant called El Paso. Then, We went to the Marr's house for some visiting. By the time we headed back home at 3:30 PM, both of the girls were exhausted & fell asleep on the way back to Anna.
As you can see, we had a good time. Today is chore day, so there won't be anything exciting to write about that. Ha, ha, ha, ha! I'll write more soon! Take care everyone!">
So, Jaden fed the animals. They come right up to people (ducks, too), so Jaden put the food in her hand and let the animals eat it that way... And sometimes, she would just throw it on the ground. Morgan just sat back and watched, and said "duh, duh" (while I was telling her they were ducks).
Then, we went on a hay ride, and ran around looking at the pumpkins. We got to each pick out one. So, now we have 3 pumpkins in the house. I guess I need to find some pumpkin receipes so that I can put them to good use- to feed us :0)
After the Pumpkin Patch we went to lunch at a Tex-Mex restaurant called El Paso. Then, We went to the Marr's house for some visiting. By the time we headed back home at 3:30 PM, both of the girls were exhausted & fell asleep on the way back to Anna.
As you can see, we had a good time. Today is chore day, so there won't be anything exciting to write about that. Ha, ha, ha, ha! I'll write more soon! Take care everyone!">
Monday, October 1, 2007
backtrack
Ok. Just to backtrack a little. We have done a lot in the past few months. I am really going to have to start taking more pictures, too. We went to a high school football game (Richardson). We had a wonderful time; except for the fact that Richardson's team was HORRIBLE!!! I mean, the worst of the worst... and they were playing against Pearce, which made the lose even worse (if that is possible). I forgot to bring the camera, so I don't have any pictures of that.
We have gone to the mall a few times to walk around (hey, it's free to look), and also to play in the play area. I did get some pictures of that, so I'll post those.
Tomorrow we are planing to go to Owen's Farm for their annual Pumpkin Patch. Last year, Jaden had so much fun, and we got a lot of good pictures. This year, we are going during the week, so Jaden will get to pick out a pumpkin (free- with the price of admission). Plus, they have hay rides, etc. I will update the blog tomorrow with all of that. Hopefully, I will have some good pictures to show, too. I hope everyone is well. And I hope someone remembers that my blog is still out here in cyberspace to be read. I know everyone has given up on me... But, really, we are up and running now :0) Talk to you soon!
We have gone to the mall a few times to walk around (hey, it's free to look), and also to play in the play area. I did get some pictures of that, so I'll post those.
Tomorrow we are planing to go to Owen's Farm for their annual Pumpkin Patch. Last year, Jaden had so much fun, and we got a lot of good pictures. This year, we are going during the week, so Jaden will get to pick out a pumpkin (free- with the price of admission). Plus, they have hay rides, etc. I will update the blog tomorrow with all of that. Hopefully, I will have some good pictures to show, too. I hope everyone is well. And I hope someone remembers that my blog is still out here in cyberspace to be read. I know everyone has given up on me... But, really, we are up and running now :0) Talk to you soon!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Finally!!! Back to blogging!!!
Well, we have a new internet service provider, & it has never felt so good!!! Not only do we save $40 every month, but now I can get on to my blog and other sites that I wasn't able to get to before because our connection was slow. So, I am back! I know everyone gave up on reading my blog anyway, so I guess I am just writing to myself.
So much has happened in those few short months of not getting onto the blog. Both LeCount and I were laid off within 2 weeks of each other (LeCount on August 17th, and me on September 5th). Now we are both at home with the girls. Just spending time together as a family, as we look for work.
Yesterday, I took Jaden to celebrate Kacey (her cousin)'s birthday. It was a girls day on the town. They got t-shirts made. Jaden's says "that's how I roll" and it has a big wheel on it. Then, they went to Build A Bear. Jaden got a puppy that she named "time" (don't ask me where she came up with that name; I have no idea). She dressed her in a cheerleading outfit. Then, as if that wasn't enough for one day, we headed over to Gatti town. Jaden had a blast with her cousin and friends. She rode rides and played games, plus ate a lot of pizza (and drank a lot of drink). By the time we left there & got in the car, Jaden was sound asleep within 5 minutes (and out for the whole night).
We have been doing a lot of fun things together as a family, and now that I can get on the blog, I will be updating this regularly with pictures & blogs. So, save this blog in your favorites! Talk to you soon!!
So much has happened in those few short months of not getting onto the blog. Both LeCount and I were laid off within 2 weeks of each other (LeCount on August 17th, and me on September 5th). Now we are both at home with the girls. Just spending time together as a family, as we look for work.
Yesterday, I took Jaden to celebrate Kacey (her cousin)'s birthday. It was a girls day on the town. They got t-shirts made. Jaden's says "that's how I roll" and it has a big wheel on it. Then, they went to Build A Bear. Jaden got a puppy that she named "time" (don't ask me where she came up with that name; I have no idea). She dressed her in a cheerleading outfit. Then, as if that wasn't enough for one day, we headed over to Gatti town. Jaden had a blast with her cousin and friends. She rode rides and played games, plus ate a lot of pizza (and drank a lot of drink). By the time we left there & got in the car, Jaden was sound asleep within 5 minutes (and out for the whole night).
We have been doing a lot of fun things together as a family, and now that I can get on the blog, I will be updating this regularly with pictures & blogs. So, save this blog in your favorites! Talk to you soon!!
Monday, July 9, 2007
Birthday time is almost here!
The time is getting near. Jaden will be 3 years old in less than a month. This weekend we picked up some things for her party, and we came up with a date: August 4th from 4pm to 7pm. Now we have to figure out the rest. I would really like to get a bounce house, but they are so expensive (even to rent)- plus, it will be hot outside in August, so I don't know if it will even be worth it. Anyway, I do have the invitations, goody bags, candy, cups, plates, decorations & a pinata (all Dora of course)... so, I guess I have time to figure out the rest.
This weekend she decided that she needed to make a picture with gitter glue- it got everywhere... including her hair!!! No more glue for her :0) She just thinks of herself as so grown up. She can dress herself completely (though she gets frustrated sometimes) & likes to help fold the laundry.
Morgan rolled over for the 1st time a week or so ago- she has been rolling non-stop ever since. For someone that can't crawl yet, she is very mobile!!! She is in awe of her big sister & thinks everything that Jaden does is the funniest thing she has ever seen. She will be 6 months in 2 weeks!!
It will be fun to have family and friends over for the party. I hope everyone can come! See you soon!!
This weekend she decided that she needed to make a picture with gitter glue- it got everywhere... including her hair!!! No more glue for her :0) She just thinks of herself as so grown up. She can dress herself completely (though she gets frustrated sometimes) & likes to help fold the laundry.
Morgan rolled over for the 1st time a week or so ago- she has been rolling non-stop ever since. For someone that can't crawl yet, she is very mobile!!! She is in awe of her big sister & thinks everything that Jaden does is the funniest thing she has ever seen. She will be 6 months in 2 weeks!!
It will be fun to have family and friends over for the party. I hope everyone can come! See you soon!!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Summer is here!
Hi, everyone! It has been forever since I put anything in here, I know. Our internet at home doesn't let me in the blogspot at all (and I don't know how to fix it)... so, I am catching a couple of minutes at work to make an entry (shhhhhh). The girls are doing well. We are excited for Jaden's birthday coming up August 5th. I don't know what we are going to do for it yet, but it will be fun :0) She really keeps us on our toes- she locked herself in the bathroom the other day, so that was an adventure. Ha, ha, ha... Of course, it wasn't funny at the time.
LeCount took Morgan to the doctor yesterday (she has an ear infection)- she weighed in at 14 pounds 10 ounces!! Go, Morgan!! And today is her 5 month birthday :0) I will upload more pictures when I can figure out how to get on this site from home, so stay tuned. For now, I have to get back to work. Talk to everyone later!
LeCount took Morgan to the doctor yesterday (she has an ear infection)- she weighed in at 14 pounds 10 ounces!! Go, Morgan!! And today is her 5 month birthday :0) I will upload more pictures when I can figure out how to get on this site from home, so stay tuned. For now, I have to get back to work. Talk to everyone later!
Monday, April 23, 2007
April 23, 2007
Ok, this whole blogspot will take some work, but I am working on it. I have added a few pictures, and I will keep adding the commentary. The girls are doing great! Jaden is able to name shapes when you point them out (triangle, star, etc), and she has been counting for awhile. When we read a bedtime story, she will stop me so that she can count all of the animals on the page, or the stars on the page- whatever it is, she wants to count it. She has been getting the hang of her tricycle, and almost has the peddling part down (she just goes in reverse).
As you can see by the pictures, Morgan has been busy, too. She spends time in her exersaucer trying to stand up and get her toys. Her all time favorite thing right now is to watch her mobile in her crib, and talk to the bears as they go around in circles above her head. She gets so excited!! Stay tuned for more!
As you can see by the pictures, Morgan has been busy, too. She spends time in her exersaucer trying to stand up and get her toys. Her all time favorite thing right now is to watch her mobile in her crib, and talk to the bears as they go around in circles above her head. She gets so excited!! Stay tuned for more!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
April 21, 2007
Hi, everyone~ This is our first blog!! I am going to try to keep up with this every few days or so and update the pictures as well. Just add this to your favorites, and check in with us every now and then. Our family is doing well. We are oh so blessed to have 2 healthy, beautiful girls!! The big news for the month is that on April 1st, 2007, Jaden at 2 1/2 years old became officially potty-trained! Morgan, who is now 2 1/2 months old, is trying to be grown, too- she has teeth coming in & wants to be sitting or standing all of the time! I am keeping this little blog short & sweet, but I will keep on keeping in touch. Stay tuned for the pictures!
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