Major Camera malfunction

If never fails

NEVER! Whenever I need my camera for any sort of special occasion, be it a Birthday, Baptism, or Christmas there is no battery life, or I forget the memory card.  But on any other given day, the battery is full and I have 3 extra memory cards with me. Sometimes I can not believe my luck.

Well Dora was in town, and before she arrived at the "meet and greet" I snapped some pictures of the kids. Trying to capture those moments now before they are crabby teenagers :)

Aby, Quin (happily waiting ) & Eli (not happily waiting) for Dora

So happy, even though it was So hot outside!

My boys

The kids got some stickers and a freeze from Dora's Helpers

and then right when it was our turn to see Dora and I got the kids all sitting nice around her... the Camera dies!

 There was a HUGE line, almost 2 blocks long, therefore I didn't want to get my phone out or try to find someone else to take a picture of them with Dora.

She was overjoyed to see Dora, and HEY Boots was even there!

But

It never fails :)

-Young Schumom

Lake Day

What a GREAT day for the lake

It was over 90 degrees here

 

Lil' man enjoying his juice, not enjoying the hat

and a GREAT day at the lake

-Young Schumom

Today was a good day. 

 We ran and picked up some framed photos, 12 to be exact. Had a much needed lunch with a good friend, who I haven't seen in FOREVER! Went to a couple OK garage sales. After supper we went to the park for an hour and a half with some friends and finished the night with chocolate chip shakes. 

Which I scored major mom points for!

The only hick-up was I stepping on my laptop and cracking the screen. It can be fixed and is still usable, but rggggggg! Well lesson learned the hard way, Pick up your toys...... Mom! Words that come right out of my mouth ALL the time.

It is what it is, but over all, today was a good day!

-Young Schumom

A "little" sneak peak

Shadow box sneak-

Here is the Label for their boxes. I loved how it helps tell the story of the beginning to their life.

Sorry bout the flash

The boys' are done. Had paper for Aby's but someone got a hold of some scissors and end of story, back to the store I go for paper :) 

Stay tuned for the final reveal 

-Young Schmom

A funny ending to a not so funny beginning

What is a mama suppose to do?!?!

I am just going to start off and say it.... 

I was with OUT a toilet for 18 hours! From late Tuesday evening till Wednesday afternoon. And of course we (at this point in time) only have the one. What is a mama suppose to do?!?!

*Called the Husband - who was 5+ hours away, but told me what to do

*Watched a "how to" video on Youtube so I knew how to do what the husband told me to do

*Used what husband told me to use; how the video showed me to use it

*Considered calling plumber $$$

*Gave up and went to the lake :)

Then I got back from lake and called father who came over and got it unplugged!!!

Who of course, made the sly comment, 

"Well that took half an hour at $120 per hour with a minimum of an hour."

FUNNY!

The tools that were used got placed in the bathtub. GROSS! And of course, tonight, was bath night. I could have and did clean half the tub. I also, cleaned some of the "tools" that were used - plunger, bucket, toilet brush, and the trash can (because I was doing everything else, why not).  I wanted to allow these items to dry before I cleaned the other half of the tub. Well bath time rolled around and these were not dry when the kids were ready, so the following happened :) like I said "What is a mama suppose to do?"

Sink bath for All!

 Little guy thinking this is odd and the bubbles taste ok

smiles

Mr.Mans turn

bubble face

 And because I figured he was in there might as well put him to work

Aby also hopped in there. She had to cross her legs and in her words "I have to cross dem Eli, cause I too big....Cris Cross apple sauce"

Toilet got unplugged and cleaned, dishes got done, kids got cleaned, and some water went on the floor, so that got washed as well.

Funny end to a not so funny beginning

-Young Schumom

Shadow boxes preview

In the process of making 3 of these!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/erikaoline/6124646145/in/photostream/lightbox/

I found mine at a local craft store in my home town.

 They are 12x12 and were $5.99 each and 25% off that.

Since the ones I have are bigger, I am going to include each child's going home outfit and possible a wood initial, maybe even an ultrasound picture. I love to scrapbook, so this is basically like making a page and then framing it. 

Updates to follow!

-young schumom

Garage Sale finds

Stool make over

Found this gem at a Sale this past weekend for $3. I had no idea what I needed it for, but had this feeling if I left it there, I would regret it!

It was painted that green when I found/saved it. I liked the color. I lightly sanded it, taking off the loose paint and dirt.

The lines/cracks in the piece are beautiful. They tell a story of its life.

 The middle had some water damage to it. I sanded it down to get rid of the "bump". I then cleaned it off, stained it using Min-wax stain, let dry and then put a protective coat on top.

And the outcome.... AMAZING!

 I LOVE how the wood darkened up. 

 I have her sitting in my back yard by a pine tree with an old metal wheel (I found at my parent's farm) and an old ladder. I plan on putting a plant on top her next spring summer, brought out a little color. Big reveal next summer as it is too cold to go back there now :)

Smiling even though it is cool out
- young schumom

Flag inspired Strawberries

photo & inspiration from  http://bakingbites.com

YES, I DID make these with 3 kids running laps around me. I was SO impressed with myself, and I thought they were rather good. Unlike my brother's girlfriend, who I quote said, “Whats with this white cream?!?!” I sarcastically said, “Its White-Chocolate, and I made em!”

Here is what you need to make these “Flag inspired strawberries”

Picture includes ingredients for
-Flag Inspired Strawberries
-Star Spangled Rice Krispy treats
- Red, White, & Blue Pretzel Rods

 FOOD-
White Chocolate (almond bark)
Strawberries
Blue sugar sprinkles (found mine at Walmart for .98)

HOUSE HOLD ITEMS-
Wax paper
cookie sheet
soup pan
container

I cut up my chocolate and put into the soup pan and heated on the oven (remember you can ALWAYS add more). I knew I was going to be “slow” at this that is why I did this on the stove compared to using a microwave. In the mean time, put some wax paper on the cookie sheet, and place sprinkles in  a container that will allow the strawberry to roll. I cleaned the strawberries  in my sink with this clever idea

fill sink with water, add 1 Cup vinegar, mix together. Add all fruit and soak for 10 minutes.

 Let Strawberries dry (or chocolate won't stick – made that mistake) Heat Chocolate till it is creamy.

Handsome helper

Grab Strawberry stem and dip ¾ way into chocolate. Allow extra chocolate to drip off. Then roll in sprinkles. Set on wax paper.

When done, place in fridge to allow chocolate to set and harden. DONE! So yummy!

Hope this will be enjoyed by all.

-young schumom

Happy 4th 2012

4th of July seems to be the best inspired time to restart this blog! I will be posting some yummy treats I made in the upcoming days. Also, thanks to Pinterest I will be posting some GREAT, EASY, FAMILY FRIENDLY recipes. I know they are good, because my husband requests them :)

HAPPY 4th OF JULY BLOG LAND!

-young Schumom