Summer!!

Beautiful - Sunny- Hot!!
Diapers out to dry!

I love it!

Just wanted to share!!:)

Incase you were wondering what dipes I have pictured!

Bum Genius 3.0 - Bummis Super Brite Wrap- Bummis Super Wisper Wrap-Flip Covers-Dyed prefolds!

Friendship Friday!!

Friendship Friday:
10 little questions!!:

1. Do you cook every night?

Yes! Unless it is a special occasion or we are

at someones house for Dinner!

I love cooking and so does my Hubby...and Elias:)

2. Do you do laundry every day or loads at a time?

I do a small load of diapers everyday and

a large load of clothing every other day!

This makes my life so much easier and less hectic,

then if I were doing load after load when it builds up!

3. Where do you usually eat out?

Red Robin, Subway, or Papa Murphy's

4. What is your favorite retail store?

Any kind of Craft or Fabric store!

I love creating things!!!

5. What's your favorite thing to drink?

Water!!! no kidding!

6. Do your children do chores?
Elias sure does!

He takes out the recycling on garbage day,

and helps unload the dishwasher,

makes his bed, and vacuums

7. Do you go to church?
Yes! We are Christians, but more than just going

to church we read the bible as a family everyday!

8. What do you do at night as a family?

Play with the kids, make dinner as a family,

then play so games, then off to bed.

If its a Friday night Abe and I watch T.V

and do things around the house after

the kiddos are sleeping!!

9. What time do you get up in the mornings?
Somewhere between 6:30-8:00...but usually 6:30ish:)

10. What time do you go to bed at night?

We get the kids to bed around 7:30- 8:30.

Typically I don't get to bed until about 11:00 or so.

Recycled Gift Packages!!

Fun Recycled Gift Packages!!

So we all have the left over cardboard roll of
many, many, many rolls of wrapping paper...right?

What about turning those rolls into cute little gift boxes!
The kids will even enjoy this!
They can make their very
own gift boxes for their friends!

Here's how to do it:

3 different size roll, cut random sizes.

Other supplies you'll need:
Decorative Paper
Scissors
glue
paint brush
pencil


with the pencil, mark the size of paper you will need.
cut it, then lay it face down
apply glue to the edges of the paper, then smear with the paint brush.
Place the cardboard roll on the paper.
Then...roll, until the cardboard is totally covered.
use glue to seal the end of the paper for a clean edge.
Allow to dry!

Once dried this is what it will look like,
Already cute!

At each end bend on side of roll in.

Then the other side to close it!

Now how cute are these!!!

Add a ribbon or other embellishments

to add your own style!

To fill just simply unfold one end:)

Hope you have fun with this, I know we did!

Have a crafty Thursday!!

Wordless Wednesday!!

Rockin' Green Review!!!

As I have written about many times, we cloth diaper our twins & we also cloth diapered our older son when he was in dipes! We love our Cloth Diapers! They have saved us so much money, plus they are just so darn cute!! Our twins have their own little styles, weather it is Gabbi is her tie dye Bamboo fitted or Si in his Sea Turtle fitted! There are so many reasons we use cloth, and very few drawbacks. The biggest drawback with our cloth dipes is the stink that occurs when your diapers develop detergent build up. I've tried several methods of stripping the diapers....they haven't worked at all. It's really annoying.

**Enter Rockin Green Laundry Soap!!!**

I first heard about Rockin' Green from a bloggy friend, and immediately wanted to give it a try for more than one reason...the top reason being their claims of getting rid of the very stink to which I was referring to above, as well as not building up, so the 'detergent build up stink' is no longer a issue, once you've stripped your diapers for the first time with Rockin' Green. Another reason being that my children have horribly sensitive skin, ALL laundry soap has irritated their skin so badly, even the soaps that claim to be free & clear. Our older son has fairly bad eczema, that gets irritated by the smallest amount to soap build up in his clothes...For these reason we were already in search of something to relive our little ones from their skin issues.

I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to give Rockin' Green for a test "wash". I eagerly waited for days for the mailman, wondering if there would be a package...Finally "yes" there was the much a waited Rockin' Green I received 2 packages in the mail, Rage against the raspberries & smashing watermelons, both smell fantastic!! I rushed in side, ripped open the package & dumped the diapers in the washing machine, and let them soak in some hot water and 3 tbsp (the recommended amount) of the detergent for a little over a hour. I then put them through my regular wash routine, and waited for them to dry so I could smell them. How would they smell? Is this really going to work? I thought to my self as they were drying. Finally...Buzzzzz...the dryer was done! I opened the dryer door and was shocked...Yay!! No Yucky, dirty, or Fishy smell!!!! I was so pleased straight out of the dryer, they smelled fresh and clean. After the diaper load that day I did load after load of my families dirty clothes!

I tried Smashing Watermelons & Rage Against the Rasberries!!
I love Rockin' Green for everything, Rockin' Green Classic Rock is the only thing playing in our washer for now on!!! I highly recommend that you give Rockin' Green a try! They have sample packs you can order, that way to can try out all the different flavors! You'll love it!
I hope you give it a try!
Rock On Rockin' Green!!!!

Banana Brownies

Photo by: Wood Photography

Mmmmm Yummy Banana, Walnut, Chocolate Chip, & Crasin Brownies...You'll want to make!!

Here is my Healthier alternative to the traditional Chocolate brownie. My Husband has a huge sweet tooth and Loves brownies...I, on the other hand do not like brownies nearly as much, but I love banana bread and nuts! Here is what I came up with, they have just enough chocolate chips to be...well, chocolaty! They passed the test with my husband, he'd rather these than any chocolate brownie any day...and that is saying a LOT! They look pretty and are Oh so delicious! Try them out with you family, I think they will be a hit!!!

Photo by: Wood Photography

Yummy Banana Brownies:
1 1/2 cup Flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 cup oil
1 egg
pinch baking soda
pinch baking powder
1 1/2 cup mashed bananas - about 3-4 medium bananas
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup crasins
Mix everything in a large bowl, adding the flour last.
Mix until batter in smooth.
Add batter to a greased 9x9 baking pan.
Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes- until toothpick comes out clean.
Brownies are fantastic either Hot or cooled!

Hope you try them and Enjoy!!

A Beautiful Father's day

My family:)

Daddy and his boys!

Elias and his Daddy!

Simon and his Daddy!

Gabbi and her Daddy!
Daddy's little girl!

My best friend!
Abe- You are a FANTASTIC, loving, amazing, and fun husband and father! Our Children are so blessed to have a daddy like you, and the Lord truly blessed me when he put you in my life! You are Elias, Simon & Gabbi's HERO! They Love you and love spending time playing...or jumping all over their Daddy:) Thank you for being such a amazing Daddy...You are the best one I know, and thank you for being such a amazing husband! I love you SO much!

♫♪The Beauty of Simplicity♫♪

by Telecast

♫♪It's the beauty of simplicity
that brings me down to my knees
I'll praise You for eternity
and lord I love You
Because You
You first loved me

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪

It's the beauty of simplicity
that fills me with eternity
I've tasted Your divinity
and, Lord, I love You
Because You
You first loved me

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪

And all God's people say:
We, we love You
we love You, Lord
we love You
And we, we love You
we love you, Lord
we love You
We love You

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪

It's the beauty of simplicity
that brings me down to my knees
I'll praise You for eternity
and, Lord, I love You
Because You
You first loved me

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪

You gave Yourself away
just that I could stay
You took my place in death
and rose that I could say
That You are Holy
and You alone deserve my praise

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪

And all God's people say:
We, we love You
we love You, Lord
we love You
And we, we love You
we love you, Lord
we love You
We love You ♫♪

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,

joy, peace, patience, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness

and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23

Aloha Friday & Follow me Friday!!!

Aloha Friday is the day to take it easy, and relax!! Aloha is hosted by Kailani! You can play
just post a question in your blog and link up on Kailani's current Aloha
Friday post.

Then visit the other blogs in the link up and answer their fun
questions!

My Question is:
Who is your Favorite Actress??

My Answer:
Sandra Bullock!!

Also I am playing friday follow! beome a follower &

leave a link to your blog so I can follow you back!!

Have a GREAT Friday!!!

Sharing the Beauty!

♫♪♫♪Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,

Weak and wounded, sick and sore;

Jesus ready stands to save you,

Full of pity, love and pow’r.

I will arise and go to Jesus,

He will embrace me in His arms;

In the arms of my dear Savior,

Oh, there are ten thousand charms.

Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,

God’s free bounty glorify;

True belief and true repentance,

Every grace that brings you nigh.

I will arise and go to Jesus,

He will embrace me in His arms;

In the arms of my dear Savior,

Oh, there are ten thousand charms.

Come, ye weary, heavy-laden,

Lost and ruined by the fall;

If you tarry till you’re better,

You will never come at all.

I will arise and go to Jesus,

He will embrace me in His arms;

In the arms of my dear Savior,

Oh, there are ten thousand charms.

See Him prostrate in the garden;

On the ground your Maker lies;

On the bloody tree behold Him;

Sinner, will this not suffice?

I will arise and go to Jesus,

He will embrace me in His arms;

In the arms of my dear Savior,

Oh, there are ten thousand charms. ♫♪♫♪

This is such a beautiful song that gives be such

peace and comfort during hard times as well as good time!

Our Lord is such a faithful, wonderful, caring God!

Sharing the Beauty

Wordless Wednesday....a little late:)