Time to sum up the week.

I can't believe it's been a week since my last post! There's been a ton going on. I'll try to sum it up.

We finally got a cement pad layed in the backyard for the dog kennel to go on...no more dog kennel on the driveway, which is good...it was beginning to look a little like Cooterville over here. However, they (the dogs) have been going crazy since they don't have a backyard to roam around in. We try to get them out on walks as much as possible, but it's just not enough. So, the next project is the fence.

My dad working away. They had to reroute the sprinklers to make room for a post.

Ryan and my dad...thank goodness for family, or this project may have never happened!

I love that Haley is wearing a swimsuit in mid October.

We've been lucky, the weather has been amazing!

My grandparents have been in town this week, so we've all been getting together for yummy dinners. And I made my very first apple pie the other day using our very own Granny Smith apples! Delicious! I'll have to make another one. Not only do we have tons of apples, but the pears and plums are piling up as well!

The other house has officially been rented (yay), the woman that's renting it moved in last Thursday. I had to get some painting and cleaning taken care of before then, so that kept me busy. I don't mind painting...if fact, I'd even say I enjoy it...but painting with a baby screaming the entire time was not what I'd call fun...in fact, it was awful! So with Piper's screaming and Morgan's constant "Are you done yet?!"...it made for a very unpleasant experience! Glad that's done! Luckily my dad helped with the painting in one of the bedrooms...otherwise I may still be there trying to finish! Again, thank goodness for family!

There is still so much to organize at our house. The garage is absolute disaster! And I still have to unpack boxes in our bathroom...yes, I'm still digging through boxes! I have yet to find my 9x9 baking dish and ladle! I also need to put pictures on the walls...and I won't even discuss what my craft room looks like! So anyway, lots to do still.

I think that's it, although I'm sure I've forgotten something. Speaking of forgetting things, I completely forgot about Piper's 6 month check up on Friday! Yeah, that's what a scatterbrain I've been lately! But I guess that's what I get for scheduling it during the girls' Fall break, there was just too much going on! Yeah, the girls' had Thursday and Friday off of school...it's to kick off the start of the deer hunt...only in Utah!

Okay, gotta get back to it. Taking the dogs out on the trail with the kids...wish me luck!

Corny Pictures

My dad snapped some pictures of the girls today while they were playing in the corn. It reminds me of how badly I want a new camera.

6 Months

Piper is 6 months today!

I know I always say this...well, all moms do...but my does time just fly by! I can't believe it's already been six months! I take her in next week for her check-up so I don't have any stats on her yet. But I can say she is a rolling machine! She also loves watching her big sisters...she just thinks they are the greatest. She also loves to make sure she is heard as she can be quite fussy, especially in the late afternoons. Although, that may be partially my fault since her nap schedule is still a bit out of whack (we're working on it).

It won't be long and she'll be running around all over the place...so I'm holding on...my baby won't be a baby forever. *sniff, sniff*



The other week Ryan tackled the tandem and the trailer together! I was very impressed! Especially since he has to climb a bit of a hill to get back to our house no matter what direction he takes...I hope Haley is doing her share back there! It made for a very relaxing afternoon for me since Piper napped the whole time they were gone...thank you Piper.

A Weight Lifted

Ahhh...I can breathe a little sigh of relief today as we finally got a renter for the house. She signed the contract today and will be moving in mid-month. Now I have to get on it and finish a few things in the house, such as finishing that trim I started painting...hmmm, about a year ago! And the back bedroom needs to be painted...blue and yellow on the walls doesn't work so well for a sewing room. So anyway, better get busy!

So today on our way to the old house (to meet the new renter) we got caught in a HUGE down pour, complete with lighting and thunder. We happened to be in the Wrangler and the back window was rolled up at the time. Morgan and Piper were in the backseat and got quite wet. Morgan could kind of lean forward to get out of it...but poor Piper, she just got nailed. So I pulled over, jumped out and pulled the window down...I got SOAKED! But better me than little Piper though. She survived...I'm sure she was pretty confused from the whole thing. One minute she playing with her little rattle minding her own business and the next she's being sprayed in the face. Poor little thing.

Then on the way home (the rain had finally stopped) we drove past a very large tree that had fallen over. Snapped right in half! It was big too!! I pointed to it (not that you could miss it) to the girls, "Look at that tree that fell from the storm!". Then I remembered Morgan's fear of falling trees!!! I didn't say another word...I just kinda hoped she didn't hear me. I glanced at her in the rear view mirror...her eyes were as wide as saucers...uh-oh.

Is Ryan Home Yet?

Ugh...it's one of those afternoons that nothing goes right.

Let's see, Piper will not nap this afternoon...I'm either listening to a screaming baby in her crib or I'm walking around the house with her cradled in my arm (not screaming, but she's not sleeping either). Or I'm nursing her thinking she'll fall asleep and then I can gently lay her down...ha, that didn't work. So, I've decided to deal with the screaming baby in her crib, at least my hands are free.

Morgan is a MAJOR crankola! Everything is upsetting for her today. "MOM! I need a toy in the basement!" Me: "Then go get it." "I CAN'T!!! You need to go with me!!". I've been saying "no" to her request because I think it's high time that she go by herself...I will not drop everything I'm doing to escort her down to the basement! (which by the way, it's NOT a scary basement) So, I answer "no" which then results in a full temper tantrum. This happens several times a day. So that, as well as every other little thing setting her off...she's been spending a lot of today throwing herself to the floor, screaming.

Then Haley, my little busy girl. I tell ya, she does NOT sit still EVER. Always doing something, always creating something, always getting into something. She was playing outside and then would come in the house grab a plastic grocery bag, and then run back outside. Then she came in and grabbed a arm full of stuffed animals, and ran back out. Next, she grabbed some paper. A few boxes were next (left over from the move). Then she came racing in to get some tape. Back and forth, back and forth. I have no idea what she was doing...and to be honest, I don't really want to know. When she fianlly came in (luckily only in the laundry room) with mud up to her ankles I had enough! No more!!! And stop taking things outside!!!!

I've had it. With Piper's screaming, Morgan's temper tantrums and Haley's little busy self...I decided to put on a movie for them. I need these kids to sit, don't move, and be quiet! Yes, because mommy needs a break!! I need to hear myself think! And I have to start on dinner. So there you have it...Friday afternoon...movie playing...kids sitting and not moving. I may have a little of my sanity back before Ryan walks in the door.

The good news...I think Piper finally fell asleep!

Now, off to start dinner before the girls' movie ends.

My Morgan

This morning as Morgan walked through the parking lot and into her Preschool class she sang (loudly),

"Tonight's gonna be a good night!
Tonight's gonna be a good night!
Tonight's gonna be a good good night!"

Nothing like a little Black Eyed Peas to start your day!

Hanging on

The girls were outside playing the other day and when I went out to check on them I found this.

They found all this stuff, sleeping bags, chairs, play tent, in the garage (still waiting to be put away) and decided to go "camping" in the backyard. I thought it was pretty clever.

I'm desperate for normalcy around here! We have absolutely no routine yet. With the driving back and forth to our old house (sometimes twice a day) to take care of the dogs or show the house to potential renters, it's nearly impossible to get anything else done around here. I'm just hanging on. I had to put Haley in jeans today (it will be in the 90's) just to hide the dirt on her legs from yesterday...I wasn't able to get find any time for her to get in the shower. And when her hair is in a braid...that means it hasn't been washed and it has too many tangles to leave down. And then I use a little mom spit to wash the banana bread that she had for breakfast off her face before sending her on her way. Oh my...too sad. I have got to get with it! And my little Piper...she has to take most of her naps in the car...or not at all...which makes for a very cranky baby! And Morga-Muffin...well, she's cranky most of the time anyway...so we'd never know the difference with this lack of normalcy on her.

So anyway, it's a bit crazy around here. And to be honest I've been a little down lately. With the other house not rented yet...it's making me a bit uneasy. Plus, it's a little sad seeing the home sit empty...so many memories there. And my poor dogs...being cooped up everyday, it's just not good for that breed. Belle especially is very affectionate when we go see them...I think she misses us.

Well, one of these days I'll feel caught up...I hope. And maybe have a normal life again without all the running around...Ha.