Our 6 pack: 2013-03-31

April showers bring may flowers

March was a super busy month as always, both Michael and Madison turned another year older.

Maddy invited her soccer friends to a party at Build-A-Bear. Jessica was able to come and we all had a really great time. Michael took a deep sea fishing trip with Daddy and Mike (Jessica’s husband). They loved it, this was Michael’s first deep sea trip and he caught the biggest fish on the boat.

We also had to get the apartment ready for a new tenant, she is all moved in and things are going well!

Spring Cleaning

It is that time of the year; everything needs a good going through. I started with the kids back living room a week ago. Finally going through all their books and remove the ones they have outgrown. Transferring Mikes books to Madison’s shelf. Rearranging all the furniture and hanging a few new things on the walls. I am almost done!

Today was spring cleaning on steroids. We woke up early to attend Michael’s first football game, great game and he was happy to be back on the field. After that we headed home to get our day started…. And so it began. We split up in to teams to divide and concur. Maddy and I headed out to pick up chlorine and fill the propane tank. Easy enough all went smooth my helper was full of energy and our task was completed in no time. Back at home the boys hit a snag, their first chore was to drain and clean the water heater. Not only had one of the heating elements gone bad, it was also clogged with lime deposits. Draining it was a long process but I am happy to say it is done and we don’t have to do it for another three years. After getting home and unloading the car Maddy and I went out to sweep, clean and shock the pool. Next week it should be in the mid 80 and the pool will be ready for some action. After that Mike and Michael move on to giving the A/C units a spring scrubbing. All the drain lines were washed and coils cleaned. We officially ready for the Florida sunshine. While Madison and I moved out front to give all 4 dogs a bath, weed the garden, add mulch and plant some flowers. After all our chores were done Mike played a few games of P.I.G with the kids while I weeded the front yard. What a day, a lot of hard work but everything looks great.

I have been working on meal planning for a month at a time along with doing a day of cooking or assembling meals. It is really starting to come together; it makes getting dinner ready so much easier. Extra bonus the kids and husband won’t ask “what’s for dinner” they can just read the board. I also let them help prep all the make ahead meals and give input on planning our monthly menu.

I have made some menu boards, this helps to keep me on track. I also made one for Debbie, and Jessica!

I almost forgot I just finished up my first session of Wilsons cake class. It has been a fun time and I have loved spending the time with Jessica. The family has enjoyed eating all our projects.