Make your OWN playdough!!

So I started to volunteer at my sons school. I really like his school, so really its not "WORK", its more getting out of the house and learning more about his teachers, principals and school in general.
Last week we made play dough for the teachers classrooms. It was so much fun that I came home to do it with My kids. I enjoyed watching them help and they loved every minute of it, especially getting more playdough.
So.. Here is the recipe we used. It is super easy and Only takes a few minutes.

Ingredients:

3 cups water
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups salt
3 tsp. vegetable oil
6 tsp cream of tartar
food coloring
scented oil (if you choose), i opted out but it could smell better!!


Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir continuously until lumps are mostly gone
Once well blended, Heat all ingredients in a saucepan, slow to medium heat.
Stir continuously. The dough will begin to thicken until it resembles mashed potatoes.
Once dough is at the consistency you want, remove from heat. Turn the dough out onto a clean counter,pan, or silicone mat,let cool and knead vigorously until it becomes silky-smooth.
*Store in an airtight container or baggie.


Easy Peasy!! Let me know if you make some and how it comes out!! I think this would be a great party favor idea!! Package them in baggies with cute labels.

Biopsy...

So as long as I can remember I have always had "Cycle" issues. So after months and months of not wanting to deal with it, I went to get checked. I had a Pap done and she said that my symptoms seem like endometriosis but that everything looked fine.. She put me on B.Control to see if it would help with my symptoms and I would get a call only if something was wrong....a few weeks later.. Friday to be exact.. I got that call. They said that my results came back Abnormal and that I need to get a Biopsy done on my cervix as soon as possible. So ..My appt. is tomorrow...

Now, I have to say that Im not very surprised at my results coming back abnormal.All of my aunts on my moms side Including my mom have all had to have a hysterectomy before the age of 30.Im just stressed and hoping that it all works out and that it is nothing too serious. Maybe Im just being a little over the top about this. But One can only worry, right?

That thingy...

So Ive been sitting in bed for the past two days.. Wanta know why?? Hmm.. Lets see because night before Last I woke up with my tonsils and ear on FIRE and that little thingy that hangs down is the size of a freakin pear!Lets Just call him Earl!

I feel like "EARL" is also biting and eating me from the inside out. I dont think I have ever been in soo much pain.
So i go to the Doctor Asap Thursday Morning and the doc says that more than likely it is strep and then proceeded to give me an antibiotic that MAY OR MAY NOT WORK.. and to just take benadryl and gargle water with salt.. AHHHHH...He also took a culture and said results wouldnt be in for a few days.. grr.. I could just slap him.

I have yet to sleep a full night sleep. i have been up EVERY hour, I am drooling like an infant and I cant eat or drink ANYTHING without wanting to Cry and scream afterwards because It feels like Im going to swallow that darn thing that hangs down!!!!!!!
So..Anyhoot... If anyone has had this before and something you did actually worked.. PLEASE.. PLEASE... tell me what it is, because I dont think my family can handle any more of me doing sign language that doesnt make sense and sounding like a deaf person.

My parents are coming tomorrow to hopefully take over the house so i can rest. So hopefully by Monday I am all better... HOPEFULLY!!!!

30 :D

SO.. Im not sure if any of you know this but. I am the baby of 4 kids.. I have 3 older Brothers who are 27,28 and 29. They are almost exactly a day, month and year apart.
David: 09-16-1979
Mark: 10-14-1980
Luke 11-15-1981 ...then of course me almost 4 years later!

So.. Anyhoot: Today is Davids 30th Birthday. He is the oldest and he is by far the funniest and craziest one of us all!!He is such a smart person and I wish the best for him in everything that he does!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID! LOVE YOU!!

Fabulous 50's!

So we just got back Monday night from out weekend trip. We went to Ballinger for our Family Reunion. It was a 50's style and it came out great. Here's a sneak peak ! :D Decorations: Rememberence Table: Wall and Tables Another Table that had the elders pics: These are the chairs My dad made for the Family Raffle Here are more raffle items: My son wanted the Wishing well SOO bad, so heres also the pic of him as they were calling out the number! And of course here are the Poodle skirts I had my MIL make! Bethany: First time wearing a skirt.. in 10 yrs!! Nadia: She wouldnt let her box go and she was wearing my glasses And then my daughter: My son opted out of dressing up, but heres pics of my honey anyways :D Here are the reunion shirts that I designed and had made ONE day before the reunion! So i wanted to show you the dance competetion we had to the TWIST. BUT blogger is not cooperating with me, so i will have to show you tomorrow:D have a great day!

My 2nd Grader!!

So. My earlier post was about how Rylee started Pre-K. Well, Not only did that happen, but my Oldest started 2nd grade!! I feel like she is all grown up!

Alex Loves it already (Big Shocker there) and she really likes her teacher. She has gotten pretty lucky though. Every year of her schooling, she has gotten a "First Yr.teacher" , so they are usually a tad nicer.

It seems that she has gained more friends this year and even some that we might have to watch...First week of school She came home with her first "note from a boy". Her daddy was not happy about that at all. I can just imagine her now, in High School with her daddy walking her to class.. Not a pretty picture.. for her.. :D

Anyhoot, she is doing great and we are excited for what 2nd grade will bring!

I'm a BIG Boy Now...

Well, it has come. Monday was the day that my baby started school. Rylee is only 4 but I wanted him to be more sociable with kids, better at sharing and learn more than what I can teach him. Yes, some people think that Pre-K is a waste of time and YES maybe he is young for school.Yes I teared up when I dropped him off the first day. Yes this makes him no longer my baby but a big boy.. BUT.. Guess what? This is what we chose and so far he LOVES it! No, he doesnt love waking up in the morning and NO he doesnt love that I wont let him wear his favorite shoes every day. BUT.. HE LOVES SCHOOL. He comes home singing songs, he tells me what he learned and he tells me that he cant wait till tomorrow.. Well, that is EXCEPT for this morning, when he semi-pouted because he wanted to sleep longer! SO, in the end, I am happy that he is learning from other people. Im Happy that he gets to have time to himself and not be stuck with momma all day. Im happy that he will be ready for Kindergarten next year. And Im happy that I get 3 free hours every morning for my errands and Alone time. :D
We are both happy and that is what counts!!