How Old Are You!???

At the rodeo arena, we had a lot of fun playing around... Each kid went to a chute gate and happened to choose the one with the number of their age on it...

Bud was thrilled to get to "move up" to the 9 now!

Branch hopped right up and grabbed her 7.

Blossom ran over to the 5 and stopped short. We had to convince her that there were no bulls or broncs in the chutes!

Pops brought Bump over to the 1 gate and put him appropriately to the left on the number line! Only 2 more months until he hits the 1 year mark. (Boy, how time has flown!)

I think I'd like to live at the rodeo...

My Daybook, Entry #43

FOR TODAY
Tuesday, Sept 28, 2010...

Outside my window... 65, cloudy, foggy, misty. Sounds just fine to me! (Although I planned to use solargraphic paper for a school project today... hope some sun comes out this afternoon!)

I am thinking... that I need to schedule this blog into my day! If it is on the schedule it just might get some attention instead of... "Oh, I really should..."

I am thankful for... my Dyson. 'nuff said, eh?

From the learning rooms... Bud & Branch are doing a Unit Study on The Chronicles of Narnia - "The Magician's Nephew." Blossom is working on her 3 R's (Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic!)

From the kitchen...

Tues: Ground Beef something or other...

Wed: Roast

Thurs: Steaks

Fri: Blossom's favorites... Mac and cheese and Chicken

Sat: More Blossom's favorites... Party bites

Sun: Even More Blossom Favorites... Noodles and peas

Mon: Chili, cornbread & maybe cinnamon rolls

I am wearing... A brown knit skirt, a coral v-neck t-shirt, hair down long and getting in my face.

I am creating... or at least helping to create responsible children... I HOPE!

I am going... to be challenged with patience this weekend. My BIG helper, Branch is leaving for the weekend with Pops and Bud and I will have Blossom and Bump... eeee gads!

I am reading... for Book Club - The Thirteenth Tale by... Diane Setterfield (STILL!!)

I am hoping... that Pops, Bud and Branch have a fun safe trip this weekend!

I am hearing... neighborhood dogs barking. We used to have a quiet neighborhood... now there are dogs barking all day and night it seems. And our dog is basically silent these days.

Around the house... we have a new reward/sticker chart system going. It has been three whole days and so far so good. I chose to be lenient with my expectations as we get into the groove and each week will become more and more strict with the interpretation of the chart until it is "just right."

One of my favorite things... banana bread (I'll be making some later this week with some bananas that are getting a little ripe!)

A few plans for the rest of the week... we will be working hard at completing all of our school work by Thursday afternoon for the big kids. Pops is taking Bud and Branch on a deer hunting trip. So, they will have a fun weekend and learn some gun safety and other hunting things! Blossom, Bump and I will be home together. I need to plan somethings that are fun for her so that she doesn't feel too left out! I need suggestions for fun stuff to either do at home or out and about... easy stuff that a baby can easily tag along with!

A picture thought I am sharing...

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"LET 'ER BUCK"

Pendleton's 100th Round-Up was this past week. We attended. We had a great time.

The announcer did a great job keeping us all in the know of what was going on in the arena.

We enjoyed looking at all of the western art and assorted paraphernalia. (I am still working on convincing Pops that we "need" a new headboard/footboard for our bed. It was soooo awesome and they deliver all over Oregon!! Cross your fingers with me, eh?!?!!)

Two years at Pendleton, now, and I have not made it into the "World Famous 'Let 'Er Buck' Room." I guess I just have to go again, next year!

More pictures later... I am still trying to get back to "normal" (what is that, really?!) here after being gone too long! Lot's of great rodeo pics to share... and I have to find that box of thunder eggs....

GO BIG RED!!!!!!!

Pops took Bud and Blossom to the Husker game today in Seattle! Here they are waiting for the game to begin. I see that they couldn't wait for popcorn. Typical. Predictable. Popcorn eaters!

Branch, Bump and I are hanging with our friends outside of Seattle. Bump is kissin' on their little 5 1/2 months old. We're trying to get a picture... Cross your fingers!