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!

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. 

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