Homemaker Chronicles

It’s Friday!!  It’s HOMEMAKER MOMENTS day!!

My hope is that whoever reads this is encouraged in knowing that God created us to fulfill our roles in our homes.  That being said, include your link, leave a story and let us know how you’ve done this last week.  Success or failure- let’s bear each others burdens!
This week [...]

What do you call it when a toddler will lay down and sleep anywhere at a moment’s notice?  I call it hilarious!
It’s not necessarily that she can fall asleep easily or even quickly…she’ll just do it ANYWHERE!
For instance…At the table after breakfast. 
After breakfast…which is right after we get up…which is immediately following 11 hrs. [...]

Take a look at this pretty girl! 
Such an amazing young lady and big sister.
Many of her friends think she’s a look-a-like.  In fact, when we saw The Chronicles of Narnia movie few years ago, we thought the resemblance was AMAZING! 
Last week we watched Prince Caspian and….WOW!  They really could be sisters (Regan and Lucy)
Agree?  
Some [...]

I have a confession to make…I’ve given up!
Remember this post about washing dishes?    Well, this is what I’ve resorted to.

Yes.  That is a group of PLASTIC cups with each of my family member’s names on them.  Okay, I saw this TV show once about this family from Arkansas (which is where I am originally from), [...]

If you’re joining me for the first time, start this story from the beginning.
After Adia was born we were sure we wanted more children-it was a no brainer!  The labor, delivery and recovery all went so well with her.  “Let’s do it again!!”
Sure enough, when she was only 11 months old, we found out I [...]

It’s good to know that women all over the world are doing their job as wife and mom well (or not so well).  And we can come together here with one thing in common- LIFE! 
What have you done to fulfill your role in your home this week?  Another week’s gone by and it’s time to let it out…

 There’s something wrong with the [...]

When Salem was first born, and we were out on the town, people would always comment on how he looked so much like a Cabbage Patch doll.  I guess it was the chubby cheeks and dimples, little bald head and round blue eyes.  Even my mom saw the resemblance.
I honestly think ALL babies resemble Cabbage [...]

This is Regan’s latest “craft”.  She saw a coffee filter sitting out on the table yesterday morning (probably because, between Todd and I, we drink 2 pots a day!)  The next thing I know, there’s a “China doll” sitting out on her bed!
Isn’t she crafty?
She’s a girl with vision.
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I am always trying to save money- [...]

The winner for the “What’d she say” contest from this post is….
Elisha!! 
SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS is right! 
Listen again- she-said-what_0001 -can ya hear it?  Hilarious! 
Your prize is coming in the mail soon Elisha…
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Check out what the home school kids are capable of creating on their very own! (smile)

Huh?
What is it you ask??  
A horse and carriage of course! 
Huh? 
Are they BORED [...]

After I spoke with our midwife-to-be (B.P. let’s call her) I knew without a doubt that THIS was for us.  I called Todd and he said we should keep praying about it and we scheduled a consultation with B.P. to get some facts.  So many awesome answers to prayer came with that visit.  The most important [...]

Anyone know who this is??

Go on…take a stab at it…
Despite what you might think, this is not Hello Kitty.  This, according to my  2 year old comedian (Adia), is
Secret Santa!!
Why in the world would she ever imagine that??  Well, after Thanksgiving this year the kids all drew names to see who they would get to [...]

UPDATE: AMY D is the BabyLegs winner!   Thanks for participating!!
Picture this…
You’re walking through Target toward the toys and electronics (or at Super Target toward the grocery side) and out of the corner of your eye you see bright colors and cute designs on an end cap in the baby section.  Are ya with me?
You stop [...]

Alright…here it is… your chance to BRAG on yourself!
Homemaker Moments is a weekly blog you can write that tells how you have done such a wonderful job fulfilling your role at home over the past week.  Sharing your struggles, successes and stories in Homemaker Moments fashion is encouraging, helpful and hilarious as we live out our roles together.  [...]

I got a call this morning at 7:30 from, my friend of 17 years, Whitney.  She had her baby at 3:00 am.  A little girl- Annabelle Kate…isn’t that the sweetest southern name you’ve ever heard!  And being that they’re from Arkansas, it fits.  Her firstborn, a little boy, is William Cooper and is almost 2.  A fun [...]

This is my son Caleb…he’s 8 years old.
He wants to be an engineer when he grows up.  He also likes ninjas and would like to be one of THOSE when he grows up.
Naturally, when you put a ninja and an engineer together, you get a NINJANEER!!  So, that’s what he’s striving to be.
In fact, he [...]

 
This is my bedside table as of 10:00pm.  By the looks of it I should sleep well tonight, huh?  We’ll see how all the babes do though. 
No matter how much sleep mist I spray on my pillow Salem won’t stay asleep all night!!  Can’t figure that one out…
Although, bedtime rituals went well tonight!  Adia only [...]

Have you ever listened to Hanson sing “MMMBop” on the radio while sitting in the car with your sister-in-law?
Have you ever made your 6 month old baby dance to “MMMBop” while sitting in the car with your sister-in-law?
Have you ever danced with your 6 month old baby to “MMMBop” while your sister-in-law sang?
…me either!!
Just in [...]

…today it is 33 degrees and raining outside!  Plus it’s…well…you look for yourself.

and…

Beautiful?  Yes.  But, no outside playing leaves us with a whole lotta this…
Boredom at it’s best.

Which leaves us with only THIS to do…
Make Ooey Gooey SMORES!!!

And Smores can ONLY lead to THIS…

Happy messy happy messy faces!
Some graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows can [...]

Since it never snows in the South…well, atleast in Texas.  The kids and I made our own flakes.
Every year we collectively pray for snow on Christmas and every year it RAINS!
So, I guess we’re going to have to move North for our prayers to be answered with a big fluffy blanket of actual snow.
Until then…
Today’s [...]