Happy Birthday Mommy!!!

Follower of Jesus, wonderful mother, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin and wife.  I just read a blog about how our kids want us. They want us right where we are and exactly who we are. It got me thinking about my own mommy and how lucky I am to have her.  I tell my kids if I could line up ALL the boys and girls in the whole world I would pick you to be my kids. And I feel the very same way about my mom. My mom is the perfect mom for me. She listens, encourages, and corrects me. She laughs, cries and shares with me. I am do thankful for a mom that I can call anytime of the day or night and she will answer to phone and take time to talk to me. I can ask her any question and she will thoughtfully answer. Just the other night I called her around 9pm and our call went a little like this  " Hi mom hows it going? what do you believe about hell?" ha she of course was completely caught off guard and unprepared to answer such a crazy question but we ended up having a great conversation about it. Other times are conversations are much lighter. From what to wear, how to make gravy and of course kid and husband questions.  I value my moms opinion so much. I am so thankful that's have a mom that loves Jesus more than anything and let me tell you she knows her bible well!! I am so fortunate to have been raised by parents who love each other and made a wonderful home for us. We got to go on fun vacations as a family and do all kinds of neat things together, but most of all my parents taught us and are teaching us to love the Lord. To serve God. And to put Him first in the good times and bad. What a tremendous gift!!!  Today is my moms birthday. Mommy I wish you the happiest birthday! Thank you for all you do for our family. I can't say it enough, you're the best and I couldn't ask for more. :)

Out takes with the King's!

Follower of Jesus, wonderful mother, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin and wife.  I just read a blog about how our kids want us. They want us right where we are and exactly who we are. It got me thinking about my own mommy and how lucky I am to have her.  I tell my kids if I could line up ALL the boys and girls in the whole world I would pick you to be my kids. And I feel the very same way about my mom. My mom is the perfect mom for me. She listens, encourages, and corrects me. She laughs, cries and shares with me. I am do thankful for a mom that I can call anytime of the day or night and she will answer to phone and take time to talk to me. I can ask her any question and she will thoughtfully answer. Just the other night I called her around 9pm and our call went a little like this  " Hi mom hows it going? what do you believe about hell?" ha she of course was completely caught off guard and unprepared to answer such a crazy question but we ended up having a great conversation about it. Other times are conversations are much lighter. From what to wear, how to make gravy and of course kid and husband questions.  I value my moms opinion so much. I am so thankful that's have a mom that loves Jesus more than anything and let me tell you she knows her bible well!! I am so fortunate to have been raised by parents who love each other and made a wonderful home for us. We got to go on fun vacations as a family and do all kinds of neat things together, but most of all my parents taught us and are teaching us to love the Lord. To serve God. And to put Him first in the good times and bad. What a tremendous gift!!!  Today is my moms birthday. Mommy I wish you the happiest birthday! Thank you for all you do for our family. I can't say it enough, you're the best and I couldn't ask for more. :)

Cooking with The King's Rainbow Cake Edition

Spring break has begun here on the Palouse and we are loving it. I'm sure tomorrow when the rain begins I will be singing a different tune, but for now we are chipper and having lots of fun.

Yesterday was quite full. We spent the morning playing draw something. I know so thrilling. But the kids are really into it right now. We did a little running around and then for some reason I got the idea to bake a cake! A rainbow layer cake. Since the kids were home it was the perfect opportunity to produce another episode of Cooking With The King's!!!

Yes you saw that. There are 9 kids at my table! They crack me up. I love having the kids here. As crazy as it seems it makes my days easier. My kids are occupied and having fun. After my M & J went to bed last night I realized we hadn't turned the tv on all day! Major feat in this house I tell you.
The kids aren't always here. They kind of move in a pack from house to house. It is so fun watching them take off on their bikes and scooters for their next destination. My house often goes from shoes piled up in the doorway, kids running in and out to pure silence in a matter of moments. And i cherish both!
We are so thankful for street full of kids and amazing neighbors too.

Our latest activity! It's all fun and games until someone breaks a limb.  I should probably put a stop to it before that happens.  :)

Stay tuned for more highlights from our last few months and the fun to come over our spring break!!!

My Little Gymnast!

Madeline started gymnastics here at the first of January and totally loves it.  I think she is quite talented.  Last weekend she got to "compete" in her first gymnastics meet.  It was super cute and very fun for her.  She loves to perform and did an amazing job.

The following day she had her first basketball game here in Pullman and scored her very first basket!!!!

She is quite busy with activities including Spanish, Girl Scouts, Basketball and gymnastics.  For now Jude isn't doing anything but in the spring will start soccer and t-ball.  My goodness kids!!!!

ONE.MORE.DAY

I think I can make it!!!!  I just have to make it through tomorrow and they will be back where they belong! HAHA School.  I am so sorry I ever took you for granted.  Actually this has been a pretty easy week.  The kids were great and really had a great time.  I am just ready to be back in the swing of things.
The snow is still here but I'm not sure how fun it is anymore. It has been kind of iced over as the temp has risen and could be a major hazard if we got too crazy.  Which they most definitely have been.  The hill right next to our house is quite steep!  And one of the runs that they created has developed quite a jump.

Snow day 2

Ok snow day one = tons of fun
      snow day two = still fun but kids a little cranky
  What will snow day three bring????? That's right.  We are starting the third day of no school.  The kids aren't up yet but I am pretty sure Madels will be sad to hear that school is closed because she will have to miss gymnastics and Jude will probably be thrilled to have another day of fun.  And I, well I don't know.  We will see.

Yesterday our snow became a little icy and wet.  That made for quite a mess coming in and out of the house.  Thank goodness for a tiled entry. It also made for a mom that didn't go outside much.   I should take a picture of my entry way it's quite a sight with all the snow boots and gear piled up as the kids come in for a hot chocolate break!

One of my neighbors gave us a mini donut maker and so I thought a snow day would be a perfect day to give it a whirl.  I think they turned out perfect! And the kids snarfed them.

There were several recipes that came with the donut maker but they all called for things I didn't have, so I found a recipe online that worked great!  Check it here.  I also knew what I wanted to use for my frosting so I called my sissy and got the recipe from her.

We had lots of fun making snow ice cream too!!! Our fun neighbors brought down all the fixings and the kids loved covering their snow cream with all kinds of treats.  This was also my first time making snow ice cream that wasn't sprinkled with bits of leaves and gravel! HAHAHA I remember making it with Lindsey and Grandma Merlyn any time we had snow!

Gathering the main ingredient!

So proud of their creations.

So please wish me luck as we begin day three!!!

 

I'm back!

For now.  I am not going to try and catch up on the last month but I thought I would share some fun pictures from our last couple of snow days!
School was cancelled Wednesday and Thursday and the kids are loving every second of it!  There has been about 189473874 cups of hot cocoa consumed along with 5798759248754 marshmallows.  Our neighborhood has lots of great sledding hills and the kids have had so much fun running all over the neighborhood with friends.  Some hills are good for sliding down on your tummy, others sitting upright and then of course there is one that is great for surfing. aka snowboarding.
We didn't get any new snow over night but I did just look out to see that it is at it again.  From what I saw on the news we have got about 12" over the last three days!

Cocoa Break!!

The Boys!

Today is another snow day!  Not sure when we will head out to play but I know the kids are looking forward to a lot more fun.

I will leave you with this video of Jude from last night.  Sorry it is so dark.