Valentines Day Learning Fun

Things are a bit crazy around our house....we had our twins at 25 weeks on Jan. 5th. (I know...crazy early!) They are the sweetest little boys! Skyler & Keller are doing as well as can be expected for being so early. They are such strong, amazing boys and I couldn't be prouder of them! I was admitted to the hospital for almost a week before having the boys so we set up daycare for the month of Jan for both of the big boys so right now I can go visit Sky & Keller during the day kiddo free. However, Feb. is quickly approaching and Ash (my 4 yr. old)  will be spending more time with me in the NICU and so I'm trying to gather as many quiet activities as possible. I found this Valentine's Day Pre-K pack at Over the Big Moon and it totally fits the bill! I am really excited about printing this out for Ash and making some of our quiet time learning time.

Fire Pit After

I realize I never got around to posting our fire pit afters. We really enjoyed the pit this past summer and I'm looking forward to using it a lot this coming summer! I LOVE a summer evening by the fire pit!

Christmas Breakfast...Cinnamon Baked French Toast

Photo from Pioneer Woman

When I saw Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Baked French Toast on Pinterest I almost drooled on my keyboard. I am SO making this for Christmas morning! Nothing like being preggo with twins to make a girl extra excited about Christmas breakfast! If you haven't ever made anything from The Pioneer Woman you need to! I swear everything is delish!

*We're also going to have our traditional eggs & bacon because my boys love their bacon! We all should be rolling away from the table Christmas morning and that should lead to a fabulous Christmas nap. I've just created this pregnant woman's dream!

Oh Boy! Oh Boy!

We found out today that we're having boys! So that means I will be the proud mama of 4 boys! Oh my!
I had originally hoped for two little girls (our twins are identical) but honestly when I saw their little boy parts on the screen I was just filled with joy!
So instead of tutus....

My Couture Bebe

It's all about the capes!

Boomer Grandparents



Instead of dolls...

The Company Kids

It's all about the monsters!

Curly Q Cuties

Plus I love how rocker boy fashion...

Mini Boden

I hope these boys have good hair like their brothers! Oh I can't wait to see their sweet little faces!!

Autumn Tree Inspiration

I feel so lame right now! Here is it October and I still have jars with shells & sand on my mantel. So sad...that needs to change quickly. I saw this tree on Ruffles And Stuff and it's inspiring me to make a couple for our TV room mantel. I'm thinking I can totally bust out a couple of these this weekend!

BIG NEWS!!

So our house has been rocked by some pretty big news this last week...well first about a month ago I found out that I was pregnant. SO excited! Micah and I really wanted to have a third child and it only took two months which is amazing! Then last week we went in for my first ultra sound and learned that we were having identical twins! Yes that's right TWINS!!! So needless to say I've been riding the waves of shock / overwhelmed and excitement. My life is basically work and then go home to rest and read all about having twins. While my poor husband cooks, cleans, and keeps the kids happy. It's crazy how different things are. I honestly just thought I'd eat a little more, but the nutrition is so different. LOTS of protein! If anyone out there has twins please leave a comment I'd love to pick your brain! Hope things in your homes are a little less dramatic but equally good!

My Freezer Meal Books

Sorry, I've been so out of it! The beginning of the year is always such a crazy time for me and unfortunately I've picked up my first nasty cold of the year. I usually don't get sick until October so I'm hoping this isn't the beginnings of a yuckie year!
Anyways...I did do some freezer meals and I have to say that they are a total life saver!!! I only made few different types of meals to begin with. I just didn't have the 8-10 hour day available to make anything more. Here are the three books I got through Amazon and I can't wait to try out some more recipes once I've kicked this nasty thing!

Fix, Freeze, Feast: The Delicious, Money-Saving Way to Feed Your Family. This book as a super yummy Chicken Curry.

Don't Panic - Dinner's in the Freezer: Great-Tasting Meals You Can Make Ahead

30 Day Gourmet's BIG Book of Freezer Cooking. My husband loves the Taco Soup from this one.

So excited to try more recipes!!! Anyone ever tried any of the Hungry Girl books?