Boys will be boys…and I love it when they are! (Most times)
Trying on an old band uniform hat.
I think I’m stuck, Mom!
On the road again!
Eat my dust!
I caught the big boys playing pirates…love their imaginations!
They call me Speed!
Pinterest. It’s my new best friend. And as a 4-H mom, the ideas there are endless!
The county fair is a few months away, but we’re gearing up and getting projects out of the way early…I know, crazy idea, right???
So here’s our first completed project. And as long as the dog leaves it alone, we’ll be good to go!
Dinosaur Pots
1) We found these two dinosaur toys at the 4-H rummage sale on Saturday…cool coincidence! They are pretty well the perfect size, but it wouldn’t hurt if we could find a few bigger ones as well.
Cutting through the plastic was a little tough. But we poked a hole to start, then used a snips to work around.
2) Cut a hole in the top of the dinosaur. Big enough to plant in, but not so big that you can’t keep dirt inside.
Make sure to add drain holes in the underbelly, and down the tail.
3) Be sure to add drain holes in the bottom!
Get dirty!
4) Fill the tail with dirt. Get it damp, so that the dirt really fills it. You don’t want any air pockets killing off your new plants!
Final step…water well!
5) Pick plant of your choice (but make sure it will fit) and plant it in the new pot. Water well. (We went to our local garden center and looked around, asking the horticulturalist for advice…he did suggest moss roses, since they are smaller to begin with and will grow just about anywhere!)
6) Enjoy!
Cool planters that even little boys will love!
I love it! And can’t wait to see what we come up with next!
The weather has warmed up again, and it finally quit raining long enough for the boys to enjoy some time outside. Last night was great, and although I didn’t get any pictures, even Boss Man took the time to play some ball with the boys. It made my heart sing!
EJ's first attempt at baseball...I love his face!
Scooter, getting ready for the big leagues this year! No more tee-ball!
You see, Mom. It hurts when I put my finger in my eye...like this.
I see you, Mom!
Our cows aren't the only ones that jump the fence!
Boss Man's college friend and roommate, Dr. J, stopped by for a visit.
It’s been a long, long time since I’ve sent off a package to a lucky blog reader, so I’m going to correct that problem today. By the end of today (midnight) I will pick a winner of this amazing bracelet from Premier Designs:
Talk about beautiful!
It’s a beautiful adjustable belt-buckle/rhinestone bracelet, and is stretchy, so I can truly fit anyone and everyone. I already have one, but snagged up this one specifically for you guys (and with Mother’s Day right around the corner, it would make a great gift!)
Just leave me a comment and you’ll be entered. Simple as that. I’ll announce the random winner tomorrow morning.
And don’t forget, help me out by spreading the word about my latest project…and if you have something you would like some help on, just give me a shout and we’ll work something out.
Oh, and stay tuned…it’s a double-post Monday. I’m working on a Hunk of Meat Monday recipe that will knock your socks off! (Well, it’s working on mine anyway!) Here’s a clue:
A yummy slab of pork for my Monday munchies! 🙂 Can't wait to share the rest of this with you!
No words are needed, when the weather is this beautiful!
Just had to get a quick shot of my handsome boys at Easter: George, EJ, Scooter and Big Bro. (Don't tell Big Bro that Scooter has almost a whole head on him, he's touchy about being the "little big brother.")
Cousin K had his birthday last week, George's birthday is this week...so we compromised and had a little cake in the middle!
Have your cake...and eat it too!
The boys love playing with the motorized toys at Grandma's. Spoiled? Yeah, but that's OK.
George, enjoying his first spin on the little 4-wheeler...and glad he's finally big enough!
Just loving my day with the boys…and who can blame me? We head to Mayo on Monday, and that’ll be worries for Monday. For today, I’ll just enjoy what we have.
"Mom, will this be mine some day?"
A rare moment of stillness, and no one fighting!
George teasing EJ that he was going to beat him to the shop.
Well, he decided the reward wasn't worth it.
Sunday was the annual 4H carnival at a near-by town. Scooter was tickled pink to be a part of it, and eventually Big Bro warmed up to the idea. Check out some of the great pics!
Why yes, yes it does!
Great cake for the cake walk!
Big Bro kept playing the cake walk game until this cake was gone. He was disappointed that it didn't come home with us.
Face painting, er, arm painting booth.
Scooter wanted to help out with the face painting, but he's only 8 and I didn't think he would do a very good job. Mom was wrong, and is proud to admit it. He made this flame, with oranges and yellows, and did an amazing job. He was so incredibly focused. Thank you, 4H!
