Photos and Things


Things….

The family and I went camping last weekend, and had a great time.  The weather could not have been better, except for the mornings which were freezing cold.

The bunnies are doing well, and right now as I type this their mommy is feeding them.  Life is so awesome.

My nine year old has to wear a bra all the time now, and after I told Mr. Kell, I was firmly instructed to never talk about it again.  I guess this means I am all on my own when it comes to the puberty talk.

I do not want anyone to be jealous, but I am organizing my computer tomorrow.  My folders, pics, etc, are all out of whack.

Pictures…

Mr. Kell is trying to fix a hole in the air mattress in the dark.  I will let you guys know that it did not work.  I got zero sleep.  At 0500 I got up and walked to the bathroom, then quickly ran back to the campsite because I thought I was being chased by an animal.  I made some coffee, and watched the sun rise all by myself.  No kids, no husband.

A beautiful tree during the sunrise.

It does not get better than a campfire.

The water was crazy cold, but these girls did not care.

The water was so calm in the mornings.  It made me wish for a porch with a porch swing.

Have you bought the abeautifulmess app on iTunes.  You really should, because it is too much fun.

Little bit running after her sister at the bus stop.  They are running around right now playing dress up.

We packed up the campsite on Mother’s Day and headed home.  I took a nap, we ate Whataburger, and watched reruns of Duck Dynasty.  Plus, I got the above poem for a gift.

Another great week!

Go Rangers!

 

I Will Keep Him


We have baby bunnies in our back yard.  Mr. Kell has been keeping an eye on them, and making sure that the mommy is getting enough food.  He leaves vegetable scraps from our meals almost every night.  Animals have this thing about showing up to our house when they are in need.  It has to be Mr. Kell.  I am not an animal person.

Last night there were horrible storms in the area, and we were worried that the bunnies would drown.  Their mommy built them a nest that is in a covered up hole in the ground.  Mr. Kell noticed that the mommy beefed up the nest like she knew a storm was coming, but he wanted to do something more.

So he put a table over the nest to keep the area as dry as possible.  He even went out there a few times to make sure the rain was not hitting the nest.

After that was all said and done, I was sitting on the couch craving a cup of coffee, and he made me a cup.

For a man that doesn’t drink coffee, he sure does make a mean cup.

I guess after 22 years I will keep him around.

 

Excuse Me B&*$%, You Don’t Need To Shout


I watched Pitch Perfect the other day.   Fat Amy or should I say Fat Patricia made me laugh out loud.  The fact that they were watching The Breakfast Club and calling it a classic made me want to cry.

This week seemed to go on forever, like it was in slow motion.

This is my first Mother’s Day weekend off in 9 years.  We are camping with the in laws, and we always have a ton of fun.  I plan to read, rest, eat, and drink some adult beverages.

It will be nice to wake up tomorrow and not have to think about working all weekend.

Now some pictures.

When did this girl get so big?  She will be double digits in September.  I love walking with her to the bus stop with my glass of green tea.  I wave at the bus driver and walk back to the house.  It is one thing that really makes me feel like a mother.  I love this girl so.

A gift from one of my girls.

Books from the library.  I find it so peaceful there.  Oh, and that large book top right…  it is soooo happening.  I am so excited.  I am starting my summer reading list early.

Sleeping demon I mean daughter.  I sign her up for Kindergarten today.  Three kids at school while I am home.  What am I going to do?

Nature walk with my girls.

Nothing screams love like making your children exercise when you take them to the park.

One of views on my daily walk.

It was a dreary day yesterday, and my car was in the shop.  Since the little bit and I were stuck at home, we ordered a pizza and watched Despicable Me.  The dancing at the end is my favorite.  I get up and dance every time.  My girls hate it.

If you are a mother reading this happy Mother’s Day.

If you are not a mom, or are a man…

Have a happy weekend!

You can check me out on instagram @seriouslysassymama, to check out all the camping fun!

 

 

I Was Going To Be Productive, Then I Decided To Watch Hoosiers


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  • I will never not watch that movie.
  • It completes me.
  • I basically cry all the way through,
  • I feel the excitement.
  • Plus Gene Hackman and Dennis Hooper.
  • Do not even get me started.
  • When the kid tells coach at the state game “I’ll make it.”
  • Again tears.
  • Mr. Kell got a new truck today and he is excited about a CD player.  He pulled his giant box of CDs out of the closet last night and was reminiscing.
  • He was quite the headbanger back in the day, and I can guarantee he will be listening to Pantera on the way to work tomorrow.
  • Then he will listen to Shooter Jennings.
  • I love that about him.
  • He used to have the most wicked goatee.
  • Now he sports a sexy salt and pepper beard.
  • The closer we get to summer, the harder it is for me to get the girls to sleep.
  • My little bit is practicing packing her lunch box, and back pack for kindergarten.
  • I need to get my butt in gear and finishing schooling her in her letters and what not.
  • Mr. Kell will have to walk her to her class.
  • I am tearing up right now just thinking about her sitting at her table in a classroom.
  • Tears people.
  • Then I will go home and sit in silence, and plan the rest of my life.
  • Why have I never eaten gnocchi?
  • Potatoes people.
  • I was J.Lo when J.Lo wasn’t cool.
  • I am trying to find the perfect navy blue and it is seriously taking me a long time.
  • I have a date with some sand paper and an old cedar chest.

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A Before And After


Who doesn’t love a good before and after?  It is so awesome to see the transformation, and for me gets my creative juices flowing.

The before and after I am going to show you is not your average before and after.  I decided to be a little different.

Before:

002I bought a bad batch of apples at Walmart last week.  I was so upset because produce is crazy expensive, and the least they could do is check the fruit, or at least not throw around the bags.

Anywhoo, when I have bruised apples it means one thing.

It is time to make a pie!

My favorite pie is a chocolate pudding pie,but apple pie is a close second.

I used this recipe after searching awhile on the internet.  You can really never go wrong with a recipe from Martha.

I did not make the dough, and used about 6 apples.  I also added a little nutmeg.

The house smelled delicious while the pie was cooking.  Mr. Kell came home early, and when he saw the pie there was a smile on his face.

Now, all this talk about pie makes me eager to show the after.

After:

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010Yummy, yummy, pie, and I have to report it tastes great.

I really enjoy baking.

 

Happy Monday!

 

It Is Too Soon


I was forced to watch some of the draft last night.  I say forced because it is what Mr. Kell wanted to watch, and I wanted to be near him.  Sacrifices ladies, sacrifices.

I have to say, I was not prepared for this day, and I feel it has come to soon.  Did we not just have a Super Bowl?  Are we not allowed some kind of break before our husbands start talking football, and fantasy teams.

It is baseball season, and I will not be deterred.

Football, and the cowboys can wait till August, as it is supposed to be.

Now, how about some pics and commentary from the week.

Mr. Kell and I went to a wedding last Friday night, and I actually had to use one of these things.  I never iron anything.  Between yoga pants during the week, and scrubs on the weekends, I have no reason to use such a machine.

Whataburger fun!!!!

Say hello to my new flower pot.  Mr. Kell and I have plans for a small part of the backyard.

I found these in the trash.  I am thinking turquoise of course.

I had to buy it.

Gravy is awesome!

She still gives the best hugs.  She loves her momma so.

My little bit calls this store the lost and found.

Splashing puddles at the library.

I am contributing to her high cholesterol levels in the future.

Like I said on Instagram…  My uterus was used to house the most beautiful girls.

Thank you Jesus for another beautiful day.  I promise to stop dwelling on the past.

My herb garden.

Fro-yo with these beauties made my Thursday evening.  Well that, and watching Beauty and the Beast.  Yes, that is a mint green wall.

Tomorrow we have gymnastics and a school carnival.  Six more weeks, and we will be sleeping in, crafting, and going on adventures.

Have a great weekend.

 

 

My Girls Are Awesome


My girls and I do all sorts of things together.  I include them in just about everything that I do.  If I complain about wanting my own time, it is usually my fault because I choose to take them everywhere with me.

We craft, we shop, we eat.

We sing, we dance.

Recently we spent some time at the square to take pictures and buy some used books.

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IMG_4400These girls love life just like their momma.  I cannot wait till summer!

 

The Day Called For Tater Tots


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  • The day also called for a Margarita.
  • I am tired of picking things up just to find them out and about again.
  • Blah, blah, blah, the whining of a stay at home mom.
  • I think I dropped everything I was doing today at least once.
  • At least the grocery store was empty.
  • Of course it was empty, it was 0845 in the morning.
  • I have to say it is my favorite time to go shopping.
  • Now if I could get Home Goods to open that early.
  • I love this song.
  • The Rangers are in Cali which means that the games do not start till 9pm.  Do they not know that I am tired by then.
  • Really tired.
  • Especially after drinking a margarita.
  • The day would have been a total bummer, but I saw this.
  • Between Thor, Iron Man , and the new Superman I will be in super hero heaven.
  • Mr. Kell assures our girls that he is the only man for me.
  • We will be married for 12 years this Sunday.
  • We have been together for 22 years.
  • I have to think of something good to get him.
  • I would really love to get a cool picture of our initials he painted on the bridge when we were in high school.
  • Unfortunately it is off of the highway in a not so safe area.
  • Anywhoo, I am hoping for a brighter day.
  • I am going to buy paint and sand paper.
  • I am going to drink a caramel macchiato.
  • I am going to clean floors and laundry.
  • I may even eat more tater tots.
  • It worked for Napoleon.

 

Views From My Couch


I usually sit in the same spot on the couch.  It is next to the window that I always open, so I an feel the breeze and listen to the outdoors.  It an be very relaxing.

It has to be relaxing when this at anytime could be my view.

001A girl playing on my phone.

005A girl practicing her skills.

006A girl being silly.

019A girl who inspires me when I watch her on the tele.

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021A huge mess that this girl had to pick up yesterday.  Yep, it was all picked up just to be destroyed again.  Oh the life of a mommy.

I love it.

I really do.

I wish every now and again though that I had a magic wand or could wiggle my nose and the mess would disappear so I could sit around and read all day long.

Or watch Beauty and the Beast.

 

 

A Quick Painted Vase


Flowers make me happy.

They are colorful, and have so many different shapes and textures.

They also need a cool and simple place to hang out.

That is where this quick tutorial comes in.

001You will need the following materials.

  • Glass container or jar.
  • Paint (I used some white latex left over from this project).
  • Small paint brush
  • Cup of coffee in a bright yellow mug (I promise it will make your day!)

010I knew I wanted to paint hearts on my glass jars, so I just free handed them.  You can pick anything you want to paint on yours.  I think white polka dots would look great too.  I recommend white paint because it is such a clean and simple color, and somehow makes the glass pop.

011I did not want the flowers to overtake the vase, so I chose these.  They are perfect, circlular, yellow, and simple.

What I love most about these vases, is that they can go anywhere.  They are simple and clean.  There is something earthy about them that I love.  I can put them anywhere in my house and they will go with the decor.

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014They look really good with cookies.  They would be perfect on a tray for a sweet Mother’s Day breakfast in bed.

So next time you save a pickle jar, grab some paint, and head to the local flower shop.  It will put a smile on your face, and that is what crafts should do.

Put a smile on your face!