Success comes in all forms

Since my last post was about failing, I wanted my next post to be about something I succeed at. Darin and I have some new goals for this year and one of them is getting more organized. For us to accomplish that we needed a new place to work. We ordered a desk on-line from Office Max and assumed it would arrive put together. Well it arrived yesterday in a box that weighed 212 lbs and Darin was at work. Hmmm... now what. The delivery driver left it on my porch and since I could not move it, I had the kids help me open it outside and slowly transfer all the pieces inside. I started the assembly around 1pm and finished around 9pm. It did not take me 8 hours total but with three kids you have to take breaks every 30 min to get them a snack, put on a movie, make dinner and all the other great things that come with being a mom. So all in all it is done and I had fun doing it. I hope everyone who reads this remembers, although we may have days that are not as successful as we would like...better days will come.

Before

After

Dinner 101 - Failed

Tonight I tried to BBQ steaks, run/cook three items on the stove top and keep Abby out of harms way. I was not successful. I burnt the steaks to a crisp on the BBQ and Abby got into the hair gel and rubbed it all up in her hair and on the bathroom counter. Do I have what it takes to be a stay at home at mom???? I believe so, but its just like any other job, when things don't go your way... IT SUCKS!! O'well tomorrow is a new day and I get to try it all over again and that is a blessing I am thankful for.

Father's Day

We started the day at my in-laws swimming at the pool, it was a blast. We then ventured to my parents house for a BBQ and good old fashion Pratt family fun...we eat outside and have a great fire with friends and family.

Daddy and Abby Daddy's Pride & Joy

To my amazing husband... thank you for being a wonderful father to our children. I love you!!

School Picnic

Being at home has allowed for so many emotions.... my favorite one is the joy I get when being able to volunteer at Isabella and Aaron's school. This past week I was able to be a volunteer for the school picnic at Irvine Park. I dove the whole family, Isabella, Aaron, Mason, Abby, Auntie Amy and Madison. We had a great time~

Madison chillin in the stroller

Abby feeding the goats

Aaron and Mason waiting to ride the horses

My young man

Closing Day

Last Saturday was closing day for baseball. This was our first year and the kids had a great time. Aaron's favorite part of each game was...SNACKS!!! Isabella's favorite part was ...SNACKS!! I know Darin was hoping for a little more, but we were just so proud of them, they both gave it their all and had fun. We are playing AYSO in August so stay tuned for the next adventure.

Flashback Friday

December 2003

Michelle, Me, Stacy & Denyce

Shark Club Celebration for end of the year birthday's

This was such a great night, filled with family, great friends and lots of fun!!

Happy Friday Everyone - To a great experience one thing is essential, an experiencing nature. It is not enough to have opportunity; it is essential to feel it!!

Flashback Friday

I have not lived at home for almost 10 years now. Since they are remodeling their house and cleaning the garage, I am now inheriting the items I don't want to throw away, but don't necessarily want at my house either. Three months ago I got another box of stuff from my dad and this is what was in it, old sorority photos. Color was my friend in college. :)

Blonde

Red (second one from the right)