A little time away!

Sean is pretty much always out of town on my birthday!  So if I can, I try to tag along with him to the Shot Show in Vegas.  He is crazy busy with meetings all day and dinners in the evenings.  I am totally ok with the alone time during the day.  I can sleep in and do tasks where I am not interrupted a gazillion times.  

Last year my best friend, Mary, flew in to spend my 40th birthday with me!  We took a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon!  It was amazing.

This year I spent the day at the spa and got a massage.  It was heavenly!

Some other highlights were going to Top Golf.  Quiet the place!  I am not a golfer, but I got better as I went.  Food was great!

We ziplined!  That was very entertaining!  I am surprised no one threw up!

We ate WAY too much!  Las Vegas has some of the most top notched restaurants!  I think I may have gained about 15 lbs...not joking!  Time to detox!

These shakes were way too much sugar!  Yikes!

Birthday breakfast buffet!

I enjoyed my alone time.  I also enjoyed time with Sean and no kids.  I always like talking to the other businessman/women from around the country.  They are always so nice!  

I know some people roll their eyes when I say this, but if you have a chance to get away with your husband for even just one night...do it!  When your kids are long gone...your husband is what is still there.  Build that solid foundation now.  I have sitters that can spend the night watching your kids—if that is an issue!!

And thanks Hannah E for holding down the fort here!  Landon will not stop talking about you:)

Getting back into routine!

Last week was one of “those” weeks.  Anyone struggle with getting back into routine after taking a few weeks off from school?  

I felt super focused and was ready to get back into the swing of things.  The kids....not so much!

I was a mean mom and even made a few unnamed children finish on a Saturday.  Gasp!  They had no excuse for not getting their school work done during the week!

We started a few new things.  

Weston is learning the states and capitals.  Easton is reviewing them, as he learned them a few years ago.  We use an ap on my ipad, worksheets, puzzles, and many different games.

The boys took a Survival 101 class on Outschool.  It was a 3 day course (55 minutes each class).  Their teacher was from Hawaii...still lives there as well!  They LOVED the class and want to take the follow-up,  Survival 202, but it is the same time as our NASP archery class, so maybe she will offer it again another time.  

Jocelyn started an online class on Outschool.  It is different having her turn in work to another teacher for a grade.   Even though the first week was a lot of extra work, she really enjoyed it.  This class lasts 8-weeks.  She is also starting an online watercolor class tomorrow.  She can’t wait!

We love Outschool! If you want more info...I have a link to the right under my kids pics.  It is amazing what classes they offer!!

Katelyn isn’t interested in taking a class on Outschool....but I may make her...because I am mean mom like that!  :/:)

Landon.  Oh Landon.  Our little four year old.  We do school here and there.  I try to keep his attention with fun games and activities, but he would rather just play, do his ninja skills, and shoot everyone with nerf bullets!  He will learn his letters one of these days right?!  

Pictured below is a box Landon played with all week.  He painted and decorated it with stickers.  

Well we have another busy week coming up.  Life with the kiddos is non-stop!  

Christmas break projects!

Christmas break is a time for the kids and I to take a break from school and work on projects we normally can’t fit in (or don’t want to) during the normal school week.  

We squeezed in a quick trip to Missouri to visit family.  It is always nice to see everyone.

We are pretty much always sick during break...and so Landon, Easton, Sean, and I were sick with various things.  Landon was the worse...which means I got a lot done as he wasn’t busy as he usually is.

Jocelyn worked on a 4-H project and a wall tapestry for our laundry bathroom wall.  These things are expensive to buy (and make😬), but hey I got the colors I wanted.  

I also made one for a different wall in the bathroom.

I took Katelyn to shoot quit a bit.  She is trying to decide what bow she will start shooting for 4-H competitions, as indoor state is only a few weeks away.  She is pretty sure she wants to start shooting her barebow that she shoots for National Archery in the Schools.

Easton and Weston have laid low over Christmas break.  They have enjoyed their airsoft guns and their ipads a bit too much.  Ipad free days will start up again soon!!  

Little Landon went to Walmart and spent some birthday and Christmas money from his grammy and poppy.  He got a few action guys and an army set.  He loves these barbie sized guys!

I am sad that Christmas break is coming to and end...but excited for the new semester to begin!!