Storytime!

I just love this picture! Usually we read the boys a story out on the couch in the living room, but this looks so much cozier, doesn't it? :-)

Sunset last night

We don't get these really often, so luckily I was able to stop and get a few shots. Gorgeous! This is over a lake near our house. Every once in a while you're in the right place at the right time...with a camera. :-)

Fall pictures

Had fun trying to get some good pictures of the boys. These were the winners for me. :-)

Steak and Shake @ home

The boys got the idea tonight to recreate a Steak and Shake meal at our house...even down to the skinny fries (not as skinny as theirs, but close) and Bits 'N' Pieces Reese's Peanut Butter Cup shake! Mmmmmmmm!!! It was fun and yummy!

14 Things To Do To Get More Energy

From the blog, The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin

1. Get enough sleep. If you never wake up before the alarm blasts, you need to go to bed earlier. People become accustomed to the feeling of being sleep deprived, but they don’t really adapt to it. Make getting enough sleep a top priority.

2. Go for a brisk walk. One study found that even a 10-minute walk was enough to supply a feeling of energy and decreased tension.

3. Listen to your favorite upbeat song. Hearing stimulating music gives an instant lift. Along the same lines…

4. Sing out loud. It’s hard to feel grouchy when you’re singing — and the goofier the song, the better.

5. Take a short nap, if you’re the napping type. Many people find them very energizing. My father has been known to take three naps in one day.

6. Act energetic. Research shows that when people move faster, their metabolism speeds up. Acting energetic will make you feel more energetic.

7. Along the same lines, spend time with energetic people. People catch the moods of other people, and energy (or lack of energy) is highly contagious.

8. Talk to friends. I’ve noticed that if I’m feeling low, and I run into a friend on the street, I walk away feeling much more energetic. Reach out if you need a boost.

9. Cross a nagging chore off your to-do list to get a big rush of energy. Unfinished tasks drag us down, so force yourself to tackle one thing that’s nagging you to get a huge rush of energy.

10. Make your bed. It doesn’t take much time or thought, and it provides a feeling of serenity and control when you come home at night.

11. Make something right. Apologize, confess, repair, replace, or return something you borrowed.

12. Go outside into the sunlight. Light deprivation is one reason why people feel tired. Research suggests that light stimulates brain chemicals that improve mood.

13. Clean up. I’m not sure why tidying makes such a huge difference, but when I feel like I can’t face the day, I just tidy up my desk, and I perk right up.

14. Drink some coffee! Coffee gets a bad rap, but the fact is, it really does boost alertness, energy, and ability to focus. (Plus, it’s a great source of antioxidants and it contains a high level of soluble dietary fiber.)

Days at home with Logan

Putting the animals to sleep.

"Playing" football on the 'puter.

No-school-day fall craft @ home

Had fun making this little gal this morning with the boys.