Christmas

This years Christmas felt so different. No extended families house to go over too, no running ourselves all over town. We woke up, opened presents and just played all day. It was great. The kids got loads thanks to all of the aunts, uncles, and grandparents.
I loved just sitting around and watching my children make there own Christmas memories. And then it hit me.....next year we will have 3 and be a family of 5. Wow. Can't wait for that. Sorry for the lack of pictures. Mitch had the camera.

Nutcracker

Makena was able to be in the Lake Erie Ballet Nutcracker at the Warner Theater. It was amazing. Being backstage was very interesting. And Makena did great with all of the rehearsals, late night shows, costume change, and waiting time backstage to go on. I'm so proud of her. My cute little Sheep. The last night we were able to go out in the audience for the second half and watch. I gave her a rose and a little fairy outfit to show her how proud of her I am. She was glued as usual. Something about Ballet makes her so glued. But I'll do whatever it takes if she loves it.

ITS A BOY!!!

We woke really early for a 18 week ultrasound. We were all holding our breathe wondering if it would be a boy or girl. Mitch got his wish. He is so happy, he did a little dance. lol. Now I have a lot to do...design the nursery, make blankets, think of a name...etc. Wow. Better get busy.

Made Liquid Laundry Soap

Well I have been making my own dry powder laundry soap for a while. But for some reason it wasn't really measuring up to the demand of the loads I was doing. So I decided to try the liquid. A little more effort, but not much. Well I used this recipe

Soap:
1 cup washing soda (I use Arm & Hammer)
1/2 cup borax (I use 20 Mule Team)
1 bar soap
Approximately 3 gallons water


Make sure that you use a 5 gallon bucket. Anyways. The whole 4 gallons on soap cost me $1.50. Now I know that is worth it. And I make my smell really nice with lavendar oil in it.

Happy Birthday #29

Just wanted to say I love you too my sweet hubby. Who is working his everything off in pharmacy school. He is under tons of stress and I really appreciate him. Love you honey. Have a great birthday.