Chris and Jenni

Here is our new shelf for our clothing system. It’s a challenge having a 750 square foot house for a family of seven, but I actually like the challenge. Our room is bigger than the kids room and right next to the washer/dryer which are right outside our door, so the best solution for us […]

Today the kids and I were discussing our last name, Burns. Aidan was a little distressed about the fact that he doesn’t have an “A” in his last name, he likes the letter “A” and when you are five it’s a big deal. He was also even more discouraged when I explained further that Guenna and Caitriona […]

We had another good, productive day today. Aidan has been learning some good lessons these past couple of days. I ended up having him work with me for most of the day again today. Mostly over fighting with his sister. Aidan is very particular, I think that is a first born trait. Guenna seems to […]

We are nesting around here, I know it might be a little early but better to be done and ready for the baby now then waiting until he’s here!  So Chris and I are building two shelving units for our bedroom to replace the two dressers in our room that hold all of the children’s […]

Have you all checked out my Homemaking Blog this week? We’ve been on a roll!

I started out the week by finally posting the yummy Jambalaya Recipe that I tried several weeks ago!
Then I posted a fun pictorial of a Pirate Ship Cake that I made for Eamon a couple years ago.
My wonderful husband did a […]

Lady is doing really well with her new babies, she seems to be a natural. I took all the babies and sat them on the ground and put Lady down there with them, with some food and water and a nice little nest area. They all seem to be very happy. Her little chicks seem […]

I have a hen (Lady) who has been sitting on two unfertilized eggs for a couple months now. Of course she has no idea that they wont ever hatch, so she keeps setting, hoping that one day those little rotten eggs will produce something that she can raise!
Tonight we made her dreams come true. We […]

Today I had a great idea, I thought it was at least! I am always looking for a craft idea, that is educational and different for my kids, and ideas that are quick and easy to prepare. So I’m going to push myself to come up with a craft idea for the kids, at least […]

Okay, for the record, I don’t usually do these things…but, I’ve been tagged by a good friend. So here I go :)
This is called the Random Things Meme…and here’s how it goes:
Rules of Engagement:
1) Link to the person who tagged you.
2) Post the rules on your blog (copy and paste 1-6).
3) Write 6 random things […]

It is sooo hot today, and humid, and I’m pretty sure I don’t have a fever anymore! For those of you who might be reading from say Missouri, you might think I’m a complainer! I can usually keep the house cool but today it’s just plain hot out! But I’m not complaining, my plants, especially […]

Are you a coffee drinker? Then you wont want to miss your opportunity to win a 12 oz. bag of the best coffee in the world! At my Homemaking Blog this week I will be giving away two 12 oz. bags of coffee, generously sponsored by Fidalgo Bay Coffee. All you have to do to […]

This morning I woke up to a delightfully back to normal knee, no tears or breaks I’m sure! Thank you Lord! But when I stood up I realized that I was feeling awfully queazy, it was only 5:00, maybe I was just still really tired? But then when Chris woke me around 7:15, I usually […]

I have added some new recipes to my Homemaking Blog, as well as an update on our flourishing garden. I sure hope we can garden every year, it has been so much fun! I think that next year we would like twice the garden space so my next project will be to add another […]

I uploaded a few videos, but hadn’t put them on here yet, thought you might like to see them :)
Cait’s cute little words and winks from Chris and Jenni on Vimeo.
Eamon the drummer boy from Chris and Jenni on Vimeo.
Cait’s Turn! Dusting Off :) from Chris and Jenni on Vimeo.
Baby Chick Dusting Off from Chris […]

UPDATE: I’m doing much better today. I got a knee wrap at the store last night and used that while I cleaned, then came home and iced it. This morning I woke up and it was feeling MUCH better, so I will take the next couple days to take it easy but I think I’m […]