~Homemade Soap~

Hello! 

It's been forever since I have posted. We have been so busy with end of school year activities. Next week is our last and Summer break will be upon us. My girls are anxious to say the least. While we will be sticking close to home, there will be some short trips. 

For now, we are dealing with extreme weather and lots of cool days. Not very summery at all. 

Lately I have been trying my hand at soap making. I have to say.... I love it. Now I know it's not the involved way with lye, but I love the way I make this. All you need is soap base and a microwave,

melt, stir, add a few drops of scent, and I like to add oatmeal or lavender for texture,

Pour into molds, and let sit.

Easy!!!!!

Have a fabulous day!

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Casserole....

Happy Wednesday!

Last night we tried something new. 

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna...

YUM

Not sure if Hubby and kids liked it or if they were just being polite since I am determined to  make us healthier meals, but the unhealthy breadsticks helped. 

Lol!

Today we are off on a 5th grade field trip...

Have a wonderful day!

Through The Eyes of a Child...

Hello, Happy Tuesday!

Today the rain is falling steady and its a good excuse to stay in, catch up and do some blogging. 

As I was unloading my cameras... yes thats multiple, ha ha, I found some fun pictures taken by my 6 year old. A few months ago, she asked for a camera to use, and now that I look at the pictures, its amazing how well she did and what she thought was so wonderful to take pictures of. 

Its wonderful, the magic she sees, and I love to see through her eyes. 

Hope your day is great!

Spring Time

Hello! Happy Monday!

I know it's been a week since I posted last. I don't know where the time goes. 

This weekend was full of tree and flower planting. As well as a fair amount of critter catching. And a little bit of irrigation ditch re-routing. 

We planted an Apple tree, a pear tree, peonies, lavender, Honeysuckle, and hops.

I still want to add hydrangea bushes and then we will be onto veggies.

We are starting with a small container garden of tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, cantaloupe and onions. Yum!

I am looking forward to harvesting!

While planting and watering I also noticed we were being overrun with aphids... sooooo I ordered ladybugs and praying Mantis eggs.

Then while doing irrigation ditch maintenance.... the girls caught snakes!

Ugh!

Whew!!!

I am glad the week is here.

Weekends are far too busy.

Have a wonderful week!