Bubble Snakes

Bubble Snakes

Posted by July 25, 2013

I'm always looking for new activities and fun experiments for the kids and I to do. I never thought I would have a job where it would be okay for me to crawl around in yoga pants, dig in the dirt, run in the sprinkler, get paint all over and create a bubbly mess.

Today we decided to make bubble snakes. I believe I saw this idea on Pinterest a while back and it was one that stuck with me. This activity is incredibly easy and costs nothing if you have the items on hand.

What you will need:
1 plastic bottle (I used a 20oz pop bottle)
terry cloth or a thin wash cloth
rubber band
liquid dish soap
water

First I cut off the bottom of the plastic bottle. I used a piece of terry cloth that I had in my fabric bin and cut it to fit the cut end of the bottle, and then secured it tightly around with a rubber band. Make sure that the terrycloth fits snug and that you have about an inch overlap. Next I had Amelia mix up some dish soap with water. We used 1/2c soap to 1/4c water and stirred it together. Then we headed outside for some serious bubble fun! Dip the cloth in the soap so that it is completely saturated and then just blow and blow and blow on the drinking end of the bottle. The outcome... bubble snakes and tons of laughs.





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Friend Making Monday

Friend Making Monday

Posted by July 22, 2013
friend makin mondays

If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!

Let's Talk About TV

1. Share your current "must-see" TV shows. At the moment I'm not watching anything on TV. The shows I do keep up on when they are on are: Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Parenthood, Nashville and Hart of Dixie

2. Do you prefer reality shows or sitcoms? I like both

3. Who is your favorite talk show host? I don't watch a lot of TV like this, but Ellen is by far my favorite talk show host when I do decide to turn on some daytime television. 

4. Which network(s) do you turn to for news? I look online when I feel like I need to catch up on the world, but other than that... I'm not a fan of watching the news.  

5. Do you have Tivo or DVR? If so, which programs do you have set to record? I don't have either.

6. Have you ever started watching a show simply because you heard so much about it on social media? If so, which one did you watch? I usually start watching shows because one of my sisters recommends it, or because it looks appealing on Netflix. 

7. List any TV series you own on DVD. Viva La Bam, Family Guy and Keeping up with the Kardashians. Haha, I don't even know why I have Family Guy and Keeping up with the Kardashians, but I used to be a major Viva La Bam fan back in the day. 

8. Do you have a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, etc.? We have both. Since we don't have dish or cable, we just stream Netflix and Hulu on our ROKU.

9. If you could star in a TV show that already exists, which one would you choose? Scandal... I dig that show right now, or Hart of Dixie because I love the guy who plays Wade. 

10. If you could bring back one TV show that is no longer on the air, which one would you choose? Brothers and Sisters












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Portland Highland Games 2013

Portland Highland Games 2013

Posted by July 21, 2013
Yesterday we went to the Portland Highland Games and it was a total blast. My older sister Erica has been playing with the Portland Police Highland Guard for quite a few years now and they always compete at the games. It was cool for the first part of the day, but then the sun showed itself and even under the covered grandstands I acquired a sweet sunburn. Here are a few pictures from the day.















If you've never been to the Highland Games, I recommend going next summer. It is always a blast!
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A girl and her kitty

A girl and her kitty

Posted by July 10, 2013
I've been snapping pictures of these two snuggling since the day Rudy came into our lives. I just had to do a blog post because it really is the cutest thing ever! This is going to be all pictures, but they make me smile! If you are Facebook friends with me then you know my obsession with them, but if not... here is my little slice of heaven.




















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Independence Day Recap (pictures galore)

Independence Day Recap (pictures galore)

Posted by July 10, 2013
Last week was awesome! We have been on the go non-stop for a couple of weeks now, and while I'm completely exhausted, the fun times we've had has been totally worth it.

Last Wednesday night Amelia and I headed out to Molalla to light off fireworks with my family. Mark had to work all week so he missed out on all of the fun. I had packed a bag for us so that we could stay with my sister Grace during all of the festivities. After a late night of fireworks, Grace and I woke up at 5am to set our chairs out for Molalla's Fourth of July Parade.
My mom and Amelia waiting for the parade to start

My Cutie

After the parade we went out to Erica's house to have some lunch. She makes awesome pulled pork. We hung out for a while and chatted with everyone, then got ready for the rodeo that night. I love rodeos. Before I had Amelia I would go to every performance, but the past couple of years I only make it to one or two... and I'm pretty sure I didn't even go last year. 
We had some pretty great weather during the week. A picture of Molalla Buckeroo Grounds

National Anthem... what the 4th is all about! 

 Top: Grace, Erica  Bottom: Myself, Madi (my cousin's daughter)

Amelia loves the rodeo as much as her Mama does. 

This is what tired little cowgirls look like

It was a wonderful 4th of July! The following day I hung out with my sister Grace and Amelia. Mark came out after he got off work and we went to the rodeo again. Amelia decided that she wanted to do mutton busting, which surprised the heck out of me. She is normally scared of doing most things but she really really wanted to ride the sheep. She did AWESOME! The sheep did roll completely over on the ground, but even with that she mentioned wanting to do it again. 
 Ready to ride

Checking out her sheep. I think she was a little nervous

And here is the best picture ever!!!


After Amelia's ride we watched the rode. 
Mark finally got to hang out with us on Friday night

Saturday we decided to go to the final rodeo. I was so excited to be able to go to 3 this year!! I stayed with Grace again since I go to church in Molalla and it was a late night. Amelia did ask to ride a couple of rides at the carnival, which was a total first for her. Last year at the fair she asked but then got scared as we were putting her on the ride. Chris went with her on the bumper cars and my mom went on the roller coaster with her.

Amelia's first ever ride

Amelia and Grandma

Mom, Amelia and I at the final rodeo performance

Overall the week of the 4th was ridiculously awesome! I'm looking forward to next year. Oh, and Amelia informed me that she needs money to buy a horse so she can barrel race. 



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