Is Gatorade Really Good For You?

Bummer! During the night Brittney started showing evidence of some kind of stomach bug, and she has been showing this evidence about every 15 minutes all night long. Consequently, Stephanie is concerned about her electrolytes. No Gatorade in the house, so I did some research and found out that Gatorade should be a no-no for anyone who cares about what they put in their body. If you're interested in some of what I found out, go here: http://foodbabe.com/2012/07/10/the-secret-behind-gatorade-how-to-replenish-electrolytes-naturally/

Food Babe had some healthy alternatives to offer: click to enlarge.

Hope Brittney is feeling better soon. I hate it when any of my children or grandchildren are under the weather.

Brittney's Flit and Float Scarf Done and First Days

I finally finished Brittney's Flit and Float scarf. She really likes it, though it is way too hot to even think about doing more than suffering through having her picture taken with it on right now. But it is ready for her to wrap around her pretty neck once we - if we ever - get a chill in the air.

 I found this soft drapey mohair like yarn in a thrift store for about a dollar, sweet find. The pattern is from Knitty.com, Spring 2009. It was really fun to make, so thank you Birdy Evans.

Chloe had her first day of pre-school last Monday, and Aiden had his first day of kindergarten today. Aiden's first day was supposed to be last Monday too, but his doctor decided it would be a good day to take his tonsils out. He missed the first whole week of school, and was glad to go back today.

Lost Tooth

Aiden has lost his first, and I mean he really lost it, they still haven't found it! He was very excited about getting money for a tooth he no longer has.

He will be in kindergarten next year. It's so hard to believe how fast these kids are growing up. Does the time just keep going by faster as we get older? I hope not, I'd like for it to slow down a little bit.

Beautiful Spring Day

Woke up to a beautiful Spring day today, but I think we are getting our March winds a little early. Ginger won't even stay outside for very long, I think she is afraid she will get blown away like little Piglet did on that fateful "Windsday"!

When I was making my coffee this morning, I looked over and saw the spoon rest on the counter by the stove, and it was smiling at me.

Obviously I forgot to wash it, but wasn't that nice to wake up to?

Stephanie sent me some pictures that she took with her new iphone. She loves taking pictures, and today there are so many beautiful things to take pictures of. The earth is waking up from it's Winter nap.

Beautiful!

Fun Day

Yesterday Jason and Stephanie had to go to Jonesboro to see Jason's boss, so they asked if the kids could stay here with us. They had a fun day. They are such good kids, and no trouble at all. They help around the house, and are just fun to be around.
Randy told them he had a huge problem. The 4-wheeler was just full of soup, and needed the soup to be rode out of it. Of course they were eager to help...

I was even happy to help with that problem...

Here's even a short little video of the fun...

Then they went to see the new baby calves. The brown one is the one that was born on Valentine's day. I named him Valentino. Randy say's it's appropriate because he loves to be shown attention. 

Hand Painting Yarn

When the kids came over a couple of days ago, we had some fun hand painting yarn. It was the first time have ever done that. Here is a picture story of how that went.

After they were done painting, I rinsed and rinsed, in cold water until I couldn't feel my hands anymore! Then we had to hang it up to dry, which took a couple of days. Now we have this.

There you have hand spun, hand painted Alpaca and Angora yarn. Soon to be hand knit also, when I decide what to make out of it. It is very soft, and drapey. What do you think would good to make out of it?

The Big 5-Oh

Well, I made it to 50 years! Wow, I don't really feel 50. I remember when I was younger, I thought 50 was knocking at death's door. It doesn't seem quite so bad now. Stephanie worked herself almost to death cooking a wonderful meal of lasagna for me, all homemade of course, she's a great cook. My Dad and Jeannette, my mother-in-law, Evelyn, and even Bro. and Sis. Young came. Of course Daniel and Stephanie and their families were there. Jason didn't get to come.

It was great to be with all the family and friends. We ate, talked and then sang.
Of course I got a few presents. Here's some of my new loot.

The best gift of all by far, is the love that I have in my life. My God, my wonderful husband, my beautiful children and grandchildren, and my friends. What would life be without people, and God. I would never, ever want to find out. 

Thank you for being in my life everyone. I am truly blessed.

Saturday was Aiden's first real basketball game. I am so proud of him! When Holly and Daniel first started taking him for practice he wouldn't get involved at all. Just kind of stood on the outside looking in. Now look at him go!

Well, I did it. I underwent total knee replacement surgery. It really was worse than I thought it would be. I am finally able to get around pretty good (the surgery was December 26th) so it's been about 4 weeks.
I haven't posted anything for a while because I've been pretty caught up with physical therapy, a feeling a little sorry for myself!! LOL
Not going to do that anymore though. It's time to get on with it!!

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