Last week in fast forward

Schooled the kids. Made yummy apple dumplings for dessert. Had a conference with Cole's teacher. Started this blog. Prepared for the Fall Open House. Ran some errands solo. Did 5 loads of laundry. Made Pina Colada cake. Got 3 new mosquito bites after being outside for all of 5 minutes. Watched the series premier of Boardwalk Empire 5 days after the premier. Wished I was in Atlantic City. Went to an HOA meeting. Took the kids to open savings accounts at the bank. Went to Michael's for the kids to do a craft. Kid's craft at Michael's was only being held in Canada stores. Bought cotton candy & glow bracelets. More prep for the Open House. Took our family to Saturday in the Park. Laid out a blanket away from everyone else. Let the crazies run around like.... well... crazies. Laughed at hearing a grumpy security guy tell someone, "Shit happens." Felt like a kid again eating cotton candy and wearing glow bracelets. Watched an awesome fireworks display. Looked at the 90+ pics Cole took of fireworks on his (non-activated) BlackBerry while sitting in traffic on the way home. Watched Saturday Night Live season premier. Ate chocolate chip waffles. Went to Open House. Sold 2 candles and 2 soaps. Had dinner with my sister and mom. Ate monkey cake. Fell asleep on the sofa around 10. Awesome weekend.

Welcome to Party of Five!

About us:

I'm a 30 something stay-at-home, homeschooling mom of 3 crazy kids. I love spending time at the beach. I can't live without coffee or chocolate.

My husband Chris and I have been married for over 11 years. He's a great father to the crazies, and my best friend. Chris enjoys creating ways to drive me nuts, and spending time at the cabin. He can't live without me or his BlackBerry.

Cole is our oldest son (read: Crazy #1.) He enjoys playing with cars and fighting with his brother. Cole can't live without Legos and arguing with his mother.

Owen is the middle kid (read: Crazy #2.) He enjoys the same activities as Cole, as well as grossing his mom out with various insect finds. Owen can't live without his blankets and dessert after dinner.

Ella is our little princess (read: Crazy #3.) She enjoys being girly and helping mommy with chores. Ella can't live without her baby dolls or her "pretties."

Welcome to our world.