15th of April $$$$$$

I have had my taxes done for over a month now....But I am sending out my check to the great state of AZ on the tax day. You would think that with 5 kids I wouldn't have to pay??? But of course thanks to ex-gov. Janet Nap. and her screwing the budget. The state gets some of my hard earned monies. This just chaps my hide every year whoever thought of April 15Th for taxes should have been shot. Saved us all tax paying, lawbiding citizen a lot of aggravation in years to come. Happy Tax day! Just think after today.....You won't have to do it for the next 365 days! Whoo Hoo!!!!

Creature of Habit?

I guess I am a little retarded when it comes to my blog.....I can find the heart to change the templates????? So all I could do is change the background! Is that weird or what? Do any of the blogger out there like that???

Happy Easter!

We had a great day and lots of candy and looking for colored eggs. We had a great time at church and remembering the real reason that we celebrate Easter. I am very thankful for Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for me. I am thankful that he made it possible that we can live with our Heavenly Father again. I am thankful to know that my family is forever and Jesus Christ made it possible that we can live with him again. Happy Easter!

Easter buckets....

I found these popcorn buckets at a discount store of 5 for $1.00 so snatched them up!
This was our craft project for today....we made our own Easter buckets for less then a dollar each.

As you can tell the little kiddos were so happy about the project. I think Mathew and Ella enjoyed it the most.

P.S. I usually by buckets but I refused to pay $1.50 to $2.50 for baskets for the kids....that and last time I did they were broken by the end of summer!

But overall it was a complete success with the kids and I had fun too!!!!

Crocheting 101

This is Grant attempt of crocheting...he got bored one afternoon so this is his first washcloth maybe his last!
I tried to make a potholder it came out the size of a coaster! Pretty funny if you saw the midget potholder.

This was the very first attempted for me when it came to crocheting....my potholder turned in to a scripture bag for Mathew. I will post what it looks like in the end.

The reason why I dicided to take up crocheting is because I needed a hobby. I am not successful at scrapbooking it sress me out. But I am really enjoying learning how to do it. Since baseball season is in full swing here.....It is the perfect take it with you hobby!

Boring????

Just out of curiosity? Are my post so boring that no one ever reads my blog anymore?

Tighting the Belt!

Well in the hopes to stay on a budget I created a menu for 2 weeks I only spent $152.50 on groceries. That included food and toiletries & diapers so I think I did really well. This should last us 2 week feeding 6 people. On a side note: I didn't have to buy any eggs since our chicken have started to lay eggs. Right now we are getting 4 eggs and that should increase to almost a dozen a day when they start laying. If anyone needs recipes I can post them also.


Menu for the week of April 3-17th

Friday April 3rd
Taco Pile up

Saturday-April 4th
Lasagna, Salad and Bread

Sunday-April 5th
Pulled pork Sandwiches
Coleslaw and Corn

Monday- April 6th
Beans w/Ham hock
And Rolls

Tuesday- April 7th
Beef w/gravy over mashed potatoes

Wednesday-April 8th
Chicken Enchiladas w/ leftover beans

Thursday-April 9th
Spaghetti w/ Salad

Friday-April 10th
Leftovers or Sandwiches

Saturday-April 11th
Oven baked Chicken legs w/couscous

Sunday-April 12th
Ham w/Funeral Potatoes &green beans

Monday-April 13th
Ham???? Leftovers?

Tuesday-April 14th
Swedish Meatballs w/rice

Wednesday-April 15th
Golden honey chicken
w/ peas &carrots
Lemon pasta

Thursday-April 16th
Waffles w/ sausage and fruit

Friday-April 17th
Stroking chicken w/rice and veggies