Spring Snow

I'm Dreaming of a White Easter!! Easter?? See, now that is just wrong! Where are the blossoms, the buds, the sunshine?? The winter weather won't go away. This was last nights snow storm. I hope it is the last!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!

Well, it finally happened -- AHHHHHHH!!!!! I am married to an OLD Man!! Dave turned 40 on Sunday. Forty, how could I be married to a 40 year old man???? I have always wanted a sugar daddy, only, where is the sugar??? Just kidding. Here are some of my favorite accomplishments Dave has accomplished in the last 40 years. A Great Wife, (of course!) and 4 wonderful children. His own business. Built his own house. Has collected numerous cars and tractors. Developed an awesome talent in fixing equipment. He's very creative. Has overcome many personal obstacles. Educated himself at school, through practical application, and spiritually. He is becoming very compassionate, loving and caring. Tries really hard and does not give up. Loves spending time with his kids. Dreams of a sawmill and is following his dream by creating a spectacular sawmill. He is very giving and helps others. He has a funny sense of humor. He works so hard for our family and provides many things for us. He's a great person and I love him very, very much. I am very grateful he is a part of my life!! So, I love you Dave. I hope you enjoyed turning 40!! By the way, where is your gray hair?????

I'm in Heaven with my New Found Hobbie!!

I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles!!! I have found a new Hobie. I actually spend hours enjoying it. Installing a new 10 jet, hot tub with it's own heater is the best improvement to this house as far. I can soak for hours and the water temp. never changes. Bubbles are the funnest but adding lavender Epsom salt to soak in feels really good too!!! As you can tell, we have been working on our master bathroom. The walls are not done. They are still in drywall stage and I am mudding and taping all the seams but someday, hopefully by summer, the room will be a warm tan color with one red wall and a soft rose theme going on. I want it to match the bedroom. So far Dave and I have, with the help of my dad, finished all the plumbing in the whole house, the electrical on the second floor and have drywalled our master bathroom and walk in closet, the kids bathroom and shower room and almost finished the laundry room and hallways upstairs. (This is a major reason for not blogging for so long, we've been a bit busy.) It is so nice to have a toilet upstairs for use in the middle of the night and two more showers!! The kids have their own tub now, but can't seem to get them out of mine!! Now the fun start with all the mud and tape that needs to be slathered on the walls. After that it's fun the rest of the way till it is done. The goal is by summer to have the second floor done. Finally some progress on our house!! Anyways, my tub is calling me. A nice, long, hot soak with some candle light and peacefully serenity will feel so good tonight!! See ya!!

Eating Healthier

In an attempt to become a healthy family, we made a few changes in the Smith house. The first one is the way we eat. This was one of my first attempts and the kids loved it. I baked a Chicken breast rolled with a slice of lean ham and Swiss cheese. Topped with a chicken broth and fat-free cream, thickened slightly, sauce with Mushrooms. Then on the side I made baked potatoes, yams, carrots, and onions. I then seasoned it with vegetable seasoning. The kids loved it and ask for it all the time. I thought it was beautiful and colorful.

The second change we made was we joined a gym. I never thought I would with how hard work is just building and keeping up with gardening and the yard, but I have to say I do enjoy the gym. I really enjoy the classes they offer. I go every day, Dave goes when he doesn't work and the girls goal is 3 times a week. We have been working on this now for about 3 months and so far it has been positive. We all feel better and have more energy. I have lost 3 1/2 inches total over my whole self (most of it in my thighs and neck, if I could only move it more to the middle!! ha-ha) Anyhow, hopefully we will keep it up and by summer we should have lots of success.