Colter Says the Funniest Things

I keep notes on my phone of the funny things Colter says so I can type in what he says before I have time to forget them.  Here are just a few of the more memorable things he's said in the past few months:

• Me: Colter, do you want to help me make bread today?  Colter: No, I can't today.  I'm busy.  You sad about that?
• Please Mommy, will you and Levi go get me a beard?  (he calls beer beard)
• After reading 'Pokey Little Puppy' Joey asked Colter if he is pokey and he said 'no, I'm soft.'
• Me: Colter, what are you doing?  Colter: Coughing with my nose.
• While at a restaurant in Rapid City, Colter ordered a 'Bud Life' just like Papa Larry, then when I asked him if he wanted mac and cheese he said 'let me look at the menu.'
• He loves watching the commercials, even on shows I have recorded.  He calls them commerci-mals every time.
• While watching Tangled, he said 'I tooted at the bad guy!'
• 'Don't freak out about it, Papa!'
• 'I want Great Mama Alyce to make me a real gun so I can shoot deer, elk, and cantaloupe.' (instead of antelope)
• Colter: Mommy stop singing! Me: Why? Colter: I know you like to sing, but you have to calm down and watch the road.   
• 'I'm wearing my baseball unicorn.'
• Last Halloween you said 'lick or treat' at every single door.
• You call a sandwich a sandburger. 
• You call tattoos 'too-tats'
• After tooting you say 'my butt is talking to me!'
• You say: Mommy, are you sure about this?! 

Have I mentioned I'm a total BOY MOM?!  Happy Friday!  

E-I-E-I-O

We spent a whirlwind 24 hours at my folks house this past weekend.  They are in the middle of calving season, which is a very chaotic time of year...those mommas and babies come before anything else, even if that means missing meals or eating at 9:00 at night.  It's a very tiring and thankless job and my parents and siblings Andrea and Cameron are very good at it.  I remember those days from when I was little, but can't picture living it now, having constant mud tracking through the house, endless loads of laundry from being out helping mommas have their babies, little calves taking over your laundry room because they need extra care...the list goes on and on.  

Growing up on a farm/ranch you learn about the circle of life a little differently than most people.  The little black baldy above didn't make it.  It wasn't for a lack of trying, my sister did everything she could to try to nurse that baby back to good health but it just wasn't in the cards.  It's so sad because she devoted every minute of spare time she had, even taking time off her 8-5 job to be with that baby, coaxing it to take a bottle, trying to get it up and moving, etc...A sad part of the circle of life on the farm. 

Colter couldn't wait to go out and bottle feed the little baby.  He was also very interested in going to to feed the chickens and gather eggs.  I earned brownie points for being able to catch the chicken for the picture (and immediately hand it over to my sister....)  The big red baby in the bottom picture got the last laugh, sticking his tongue out at me when I said cheese!  

Levi on the other hand, was just amazed at the sheer size of the calf bottle!  Winston isn't much of a farm dog (he likes to protect us from the cows by growling from the sliding glass door at our house), but he is good at keeping his Papa Larry's chair warm for him.

We are looking forward to going back when the mares have their foals later this spring!!      

Mani Monday: Santorini Martini

 Santorini Martini 
Crystal Gems

Happy Monday!  This weeks color was inspired by the spring trends I wrote about on my last Mani Monday post.  I was excited to try a fresh turquoise/light blueish color (my sister Andrea would have the exact color name for me).  

I actually painted my nails last week.  We made a whirlwind trip to Culbertson for my grandma's 85th birthday party this past weekend and then spent a little time on my family's farm (post coming)...My mani wasn't looking so fresh anymore, so this morning I decided to add these crystal gems.  It's a good way to extend your manicure.  If your nails are starting to grow out a bit but the gel looks fine otherwise, add a few crystals to the cuticle line to hide the nail growth!  All I did was add a new layer of the top coat, lay the crystals down, and then put my nails under the dryer.  

Every Day and Elevated Makeup

My every day makeup routine is very simple.  It takes me less than 5 minutes to put my face on in the morning.  Here are four of my favorite every day makeup products:

1. Neutrogena Crease Proof Eyeshadow in Constant Copper 
2. Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Medicated Lip Balm in Just Peachy
3. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Eyeliner in Black Brown
4. Maybelline Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Waterproof Mascara

 This is a really simple, natural look.  Perfect for every day.  I LOVE how the eyeshadow stick really is crease free and the eyeliner doesn't leave a line across my eyelids after time. 

If I want to elevate my look a bit, if we go out to dinner or have something going on, I stick with the basic elements above but I add a few extras: 

 

1. Dr. Jart+ Waterfuse Beauty Balm SPF 25
2. Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Tinted Lip Sheen in Boudoir Pink
3. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Rose-Tinted Lip & Cheek Stain 

 This look is still really simple, but the pop of rose and pink on the lips and cheeks add a special touch.  Oh and the unruly hair I've attempted to tie back?  I'll save that for a different post....and can someone teach me how to do a proper selfie?! 

A Day in the Life: 3/25/14

A morning cartoon

Winston assumes his usual position

Breakfast time 

Play time in Levi's room

Colter loves to take baths, so he snuck one in while Levi napped.  He loves to wear his swimming attire.

 A little snuggle time for Winston

  Tiki is a good supervisor

Play time with Levi while Colter naps

After nap snack (notice Colter's many wardrobe changes?!)

 Daddy and Levi play time while Colter watches Frozen at Auntie Jen and Uncle Jeff's house.  

Not pictured.....mac and cheese and sausage lunch, playing outside/cleaning out the flower beds, supper, and my bath time. ;)

Pinterest Hit or Miss: Peach Rhubarb Crisp

Joey must have been wishing for summer over the weekend, because he pulled out the peaches and rhubarb we froze late last summer (I was saving it for a rainy...er snowy day) to make a crisp.  I thought it would be fun to document my hits and misses when it comes to trying different Pinterest recipes, crafts, etc...so here's my first Pinterest hit or miss experiment.  You can find the recipe here.  

 Isn't my baking partner adorable?  He loves to help me in the kitchen! 

The result on the Peach Rhubarb Crisp???  Drum roll please.....it was fine, good, okay, we'll eat every last bite.  Was it amazing?  No.  I think next time I will look for a new recipe or modify this one quite a bit.  I actually doubled the crisp part of the recipe and it still wasn't 'crispy' enough for me.  I would add a lot more oats and cinnamon if I make it again.

Do you have a favorite fruit crisp recipe?