Flip Flops Need Pretty Toes

Flip Flops do need pretty toes.  I try to keep mine looking good, especially in the spring and summer, but sometimes it is hard to find the time for proper upkeep.  My problem is probably that I like short toenails.  I cut mine too often and it messes up the paint.  I cut them yesterday, and now I feel I need a pedicure more than ever.  I probably won't have time to get one any time soon, and I never remember to just paint them myself.  I have three girls - we have tons of paint polish (as they call it) around the house. 

While I think flip flops need pretty toes, I'm not so vain that I wont' wear them because my toes don't look perfect.  I think it's funny that you can see Harley's feet too, although he does not go without shoes and socks - ever!  He is kicked back in his recliner.

Here are some other pictures I've taken recently.  I've probably shared some of them on Instagram.

Halsey's BFF Rayleigh pulling on one of her loose teeth.  Halsey has pulled every one of the teeth she has lost.  She somehow gets them out sooner than they should be probably because there is usually lots of blood involved.

 We recently bought Hayleigh a horse.  His name is Cody.  She has always wanted a horse.  She has been taking riding lessons for almost a year now, and still has some things to learn and some confidence to grow, but she does pretty good. 

 This is Hayleigh and Haddon waiting for gymnastics to start. 

 I think I have talked about our baby bull calves.  We have six Holstein bull calves that we got from a friends dairy.  They are so cute and sweet, but they require lots of attention.  Harley gets up at 5 am every morning to milk the nurse cow and then he feeds the calves the milk in buckets.  Then, he does the same thing over again when he gets home from work.

I have had a couple of turns milking, although I have mostly just played with the babies.  The girls love them too.  They are wild when they are hungry.  They will suck on anything - legs, clothes, elbows, whatever they can get a hold of. 

 Took these pictures on Saturday as we had a lazy afternoon.  The girls had spent the night with Harley's parents because it was our 16th Anniversary.  They were pooped and we just lounged around and watched a movie.  Halsey got on Photo Booth and took several funny pictures. 

I took this picture on the way to church this morning.  The sunrise was so pretty.  The power lines kind of get in the way, but it is still pretty. 

Well, that's all for now.  We have a very busy week this week.  Like most of my teacher friends, we have parent teacher conferences this week on Tuesday and Thursday.  I have a workshop in Tulsa on Wednesday, gymnastics, 4H, the list goes on.  On top of all that, Harley is in a class for several weeks that meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night until 9:30 and every Saturday from 8 to 5:30.  Guess who will be getting more practice milking the cow?  This girl! 

Hope everyone has a great week! Thanks for reading!

There's Flip Flops on Pinterest

I love the weekends!  I have had a great day today.  The weather, even with the rain, has been great!  I love the cooler temps - I'm a long sleeve Tshirt/sweat pants kind of girl.  We played with the baby calves, did a little laundry and cleaning, and just had a great day.  I even had some time this afternoon to go grocery shopping by myself.  It was great!  The girls have had a great day too.  Halsey is still celebrating her weekend! 

On to the purpose of this post: :)
I have spent a lot of time on Pinterest lately.  I signed up several months ago but never really took the time to get into it, and you know really I don't have anything else to do.  :)  There are so many neat ideas for all kinds of things.  I started looking at school counseling things - it is a great tool for educators to share ideas.  I have found many things that have inspired me to "copy" and try with my students. 

I have also found lots of great recipes I want to try.  Harley and I are going to attempt to eat low carb starting here in a couple of days.  I am a little worried because I love bread, ice cream, and other sugary foods.  We have to do something though because I know I feel like my eating is out of control lately.  I lost 30 pounds in the spring before vacation and half of that has crept back on while I sat and watched...and ate junk.  I hate for all the work and money I spent to go down the drain in a couple of months.  My new clothes are not gonna fit much longer.  I'm tired of spending money on diet programs too.  I've basically done everything short of surgery, and believe me I would have had it by now if I could.

I kind of have a joke about why I like flip flops so much:  It doesn't matter my size, my flip flops always fit.  I can keep my toes looking good, even if my rear end and tummy do not. lol!  It may be a skewed view of reality, but it works for me!  Yellow Box actually has a Pinterest Board as well.

 

Anyway, here is a link to my Pinterest Boards:  http://pinterest.com/mhunt92/

This is what it looks like:

I hope to add more soon.  You can find almost anything imaginable there.  It's a neat way to connect with friends and see the kinds of things they like and are interested in.  I really want to try that detoxifying bath - sounds like it could be the next blog post!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Most People Don't Square Dance in Flip Flops

We have made it through another Labor Day Weekend in Prairie Grove.  The Clothesline Fair is kind of a big deal around here.  It is one of my most favorite things about being from Prairie Grove.  I have tons of great memories that surround this weekend - square dancing, craft booths, family, sweating, working, etc.  I also love that my girls are becoming part of this tradition.

While I love the weekend and the memories I also love when it is over.  It is such a great feeling to be done with it for another year.  It's like checking something off the list.  The girls are already asking when they can square dance again.  I hope they always want to do it.  Hayleigh finished her 5th year of dancing and Halsey her 4th.  Next year I hope to find a group for Haddon.   The thought of three girls, three groups, three practices a week, three dresses, three shoes, three can cans can be a bit overwhelming.   I would never not let them do it if they wanted to just because I didn't want to mess with it.  For me, it's worth it and I try not to complain too much about it because I deep down I do really love it.

Here are a few pictures from the weekend! 

 

Haddon enjoyed the snow cones!

Halsey and Hayleigh during the parade - they enjoyed throwing candy!

Haddon after the parade - she had a sucker and two handfuls of Tooty Rolls (as she calls them)

 Halsey and Ropers and Ribbons

 Hayleigh with the Sooie Swingers

I enjoyed a snow cone or two myself :)

It was great fun!  We enjoyed our extra day off - the Clothesline Fair Recovery Day - and we are back in the swing of things.  It's the long haul until Thanksgiving break at this point.  Time is going to fly by I'm sure.  Hopefully I will post again soon....but I can't make any promises!

Thanks for reading!