Retail Workers Unite!

It's that time of year again where retail workers lose their minds. The Christmas season of shoppers drives us nuts. From constant complaining we dont have an item (guess you should have done your shopping earlier!) to associates are unfriendly.... Well, I'm sorry, it's 10 pm and I've been on the floor since 2 pm listening to everyone bitch... so yes, I am going to be unfriendly. WTF

I wish people would understand that yes, they work 8-10 hrs a day but we do it standing up ALL DAY!!!!! 

We hardly see our children, might get to eat (we only get 30 mins) because the mall is PACKED and we take extra Xanax just to get through the day!

I will be so glad when our hours are back to normal!!

Ok, rant over for the time being

Crystal

Merry Christmas everyone!

It's that time of year again. Christmas has snuck up on us yet again. Spent a lot of money these past few days! Between new tires on my car, iPad Air 2's for me and Brian, iPhone 6 Plus for me, iPhone 6 for Brian, Wii U for the kids and 3 games plus a keyboard for Austin's iPad...... I am finally tapped out. 

Cody is at work right now and I dont go in till 4 pm. It's going to be a long night for me.... work till 10:30 pm then work 3-10:30 tomorrow 

I think it's time for a smoke then chill till I have to get ready for work!

Till tomorrow

Crystal

What's good for the goose is good for the gander.

So, it's been a great weekend so far. We've added a new friend to the farm. 

His name is Charlie. He's approx 2 yrs old. We are looking for a female for him and are hoping to add one here soon. 

The kids are enjoying his noises and antics. I know I just love him. 

Well, till next time, have a great Sunday 

Crystal

Welcome to the new year

Here's to a happy healthy productive new year! Will hopefully post more this year than in previous years. Only time will tell. 

Happy Halloween

Have a very Happy Halloween from Miss Molly. 

So you think you know it all

I just love how teenagers think they know it all. But when it comes right down to it, they need us as parents just as much now as they did 10 yrs ago. They just dont like to admit it!!

I was going through pics today on Facebook. I cant believe how little my kids were back then. Cody is a Sr in HS this year and is growing up so fast. Next on his list of to dos is going to college, probably Parkland in Champaign, getting a job and getting a car of his own.

Cody's Sr Pic that I took. Hard to believe he's 17 already!

This is from 2005!! THey are so little <3 p="">

Nothing like feeling old!!! Looking back at old photos does just that... makes me feel old!

Well, until next time my loves!

Pool night

Every Tuesday Brian plays pool. I usually go with him to cheer him on. Tonight I am sitting at Chief's Bar & Grill in LeRoy Illinois, our home bar. I always look forward to seeing how the guys do. Tonight's team is Mop, Brian, James & Leo. They are playing against a team from up north. 

Nothing like a good, cold vodka and red bull while watching the guys play pool. 

I love watching Brian play pool. It's fun to see how much they like to hit balls around. 

Well until later my loves.....

Good morning!

A good morning to everyone from all of us here at Cherokee Flats. It's been a cold morning here. But the sun is out and the critters are happy. Kids are off to school and hubby is working. I on the other hand have this beautiful day off. Now the question at hand is, what do I do with my day? 

A few things come to mind. 

1. Clean fish tank

2. Laundry

3. Update our website

4. Veg out on my iPad. 

Gotta love a day off and not knowing where to begin. 

Here's to a blessed day!!! 

Happy October!!!

Wow, it's hard to believe that October is here already. Seems like it was just yesterday we were celebrating Easter. Now Halloween is upon us soon. My kids are too old for trick-or-treating. They would rather just buy candy at the store. 

So what's new around here? Well, I have a job now. I work for Macy's in Bloomington now. I love my job. I enjoy helping customers find that perfect gift. As for the farm, we have added 3 new breeds to the farm. We now have Satins, New Zealand's, and English Spots. I am in LOVE with my Spots. 

They are just an amazing breed. Hard to get those markings just right but fun just the same. 

This is me and Flower. She is a handful but I love her. 

This is one of our New Zealand Whites. They are a large breed weighing in at 12 lbs. beautiful animals. 

We have also added silkie chickens to the farm, along with New Hampshires. 

We keep pretty busy here. Well, until next time.....

Have a blessed day. 

Miracle League of Central Illinois

Had a wonderful time at Autumns miracle league game yesterday. Austin is a good buddy and loves helping his sister.

Crazy last few days!!!

The weather here has been NASTY!! Rainy, cold, windy.... Seems like Spring will never get here and STAY here...

One of my hedgies, Hope, decided that she was going to go on an adventure... After several days, she has been found... she's cold, hungry and thirsty... but alive!!! I just hope I found her in time!

Now, watching Castle from lastnight on DVR, then Bones.... then get the kids to bed.

Ugh...

Good Evening!!!!

Well... this has def been an interesting day! Rain all day... nasty out. We dont need more rain for cryin out loud!

Brian is in the barn feeding... Cody is working on his Spanish project (that was due TODAY!) and Austin is running around in the rain!

UGH... kids

Good Monday Morning!!!

Well... it's another rainy day here in Central IL. Looks to be about 52 degrees out, cloudy and rain.. like we need more right now. Kids are all off to school and I am enjoying some ME time before getting started on house work.

Hubby is at work, and has already emailed me 4 times this morning telling me he loves me :)

Today is a great day

Love one another with all your heart.. be all you can be for them and they will be all they can be for you.

One of those days....

L-R -- Austin (11), Autumn (8), and Cody (14)

It's days like these that make me love my family even more!! My son, Austin, informed me that I was "the coolest mom ever" for taking him to see Hello Destroyer on Friday. My son, Cody, told me that while I embarrass him in front of girls, he's glad I am his mom cuz the other kids think I'm cool. And my daughter, Autumn.... Well.. today... she came over to me, grabbed my hand, kissed my cheek and says "Mommy, I loves you!" I Love days like these...

We spent our Easter weekend hanging with friends and those in the extended family. You know, we all have them... friends that have been through more with us that our own family... friends of our children that might as well be ours because they're here more than I am. 

My wonderful husband got me the most adorable card ever!! It says,

"For the one I love at Easter and always,

The world becomes so beautiful when spring is in the air, and Easter brings God's promise that I'm grateful that we share. but any time of year, I know whatever life may bring, I'll always need your love and you, to me, you're everything... Happy Easter Love, Brian"

I have never cried before after getting a card.. so let me tell you this.. even though I'm a cold hearted bitch most days.. I do have a heart and LOVE MY FAMILY!!!

Well, time to get the kids ready for bed and school in the morning... Love to all XOXO

Happy Easter!!

Happy Easter from all of us here on the farm!

Autumn and her Goosie Girl Dress

Autumn had a blast getting her pics taken in her new dress... Thank you to Goosie for this wonderful dress...

Well.. time for dinner...

The time is nearing!!

So.. Lots happeneing today... Autumn got her dress from Goosie Girl....

Autumn and her NEW dress :)

Then.. Austin needed to get ready for the Hello Destroyer concert...

Now.. it's hubby time... 

UPDATE with pics and video...

HELLO DESTROYER pics...

Video from The Coffeehouse in Normal IL... 

Happy Friday!!!!

Ok.. so even though I was able to sleep in today... thanks to Mother Nature and her fit, Thunder woke me up at 6:30... I guess around here, that is considered sleeping in!!

Rain is coming down, clouds are all around... dont think we'll see the sun anytime today :(  The kids are playing video games, all the critters have fresh cages and food and water so they are all happy.

It's only 9:20 am and so much to get done... laundry is in... shower by 3. Head to Bloomington by 5:30 pm. Pick up Megan by 6 then head over to the den for a min... then off to the coffeehouse to watch Jake :)

Gotta love the sun during a storm!! This was taken a couple days ago.. but it's pretty cool!

Till later <3 

Kids are home.... Easter Weekend has begun

After a long day here at the house, the kids are home. Autumn came home with an Easter Basket, it's SO cute!!! and Austin made a basket for his sister. Cody has been talking about his Co2 car since he walked in the door!!! Will have to see about getting that video on here!

Now Autumn is pissed off cuz she has underwear on.... boy is she in a mood today!!

SO hungry

Sent hubby to get some lunch!! So hungry.

Big weekend coming up!

With the long weekend officially starting here at 4 pm today, we have big plans going on! Friday, I am picking up a girl that we've known since she was a little shit and she'll spend Easter with us. I am taking Austin and Megan to see Hello Destroyer (local band) at the Coffeehouse in Normal.

Jake -- soon to be former lead singer of HD

We are going to have a blast!!! Then it's farm stuff on Saturday and Easter on Sunday.... Still not sure what we're gonna do for dinner that day... Hmmmm... should we have Rabbit for Easter again???  Maybe Ham, Cheesy Potato casserole, veggies... Hmmmm IDK. 

Till next time!!!!