All About the Argyles

Lindsey and Sharon (the best aunts in the world) helped me put some beautiful homecoming mums together for the girls this weekend. We had a nice mum-making weekend while all the boys watched football and went out on the boat with the kids. It was so fun. My sister, Lindsey, really out-did herself on Jensen's mum.. Granted, jensen will have to go see the chiropractor first thing Saturday morning after wearing her mum all day....THAT SUCKER IS HEAVY but it was GREATLY appreciated. Sharon did a great job on Reagan's mum. The finished products

This is how I keep my sanity in the morning, When it is time to pack up lunches... We call them the "lunch-on-the-go baskets" It goes a little something like this: (today, I am a little low on treats but you get the idea) It doesn't matter if you are a 5 year old or a 10th grader, you can pack up your own healthy lunch any day of the week with these simple instructions. Because I have 5 school kids that prefer homemade lunches, it can get a little crazy. It could help you maintain your sanity every morning too. Your welcome :O)

First Day of School 2010-2011 August 23rd 2010 Jensen, 10th grade McKinley, 4th grade Reagan, 3rd Grade Tanner, 9th Grade Brady, kindergarten

Before we pack lunches, set out clothes, and set our alarms for an early morning wake-up time; we would like to reflect back on summer 2010. So "let's get crackin'..." Dinner at joe's Crab shack in San Antonio was a highlight. Everyone liked the 4D movie at Fiesta TX too. We spent countless hours by the pool. Cheer camp was a blast. Jensen and Tanner had the time of their lives at EFY in Provo on the BYU Campus. Seriously folks. That was the best 1,000 dollars we spent all year. It made a huge impact on both of them. Fun with Scooby Doo! Gotta love some roller coaster action . Reagan and Brady won these capes at the midway in San Antonio. We caught some shows at Sea World more rides at Sea World... All in all it was great fun. The end.

Actually, I'm not a big Martha Stewart fan. So don't. I never really feel very good about myself after I watch her show. She has more creativity in her pinky fingernail than I do in my whole body but...I am pretty proud of these centerpieces I did for our elementary school's "Welcome Back" luncheon for the teachers and staff. Each gift bucket has a different theme. They range in price from 17 to 30 dollars. The "teacher tool kit" has essential teacher supplies like expo markers, a gradebook, dry erase pens, etc... The "Date Night in a Bucket" has a blockbuster card, sodas, popcorn, and candy. Lots and lots of candy. "Bubble bath in a bucket" has ...yep, you guessed it - bubble bath as well as all the goodies for a great bubble bath. Exfoliater, bath salts, a long armed brush, and of course a magazine. "Chocolate Fix in a bucket" has tons of chocolate including King Size hershey bars and five GODIVA treats. Yum. Perfect ...