Weekly Wrap of Randomness

~Since Thanksgiving we have added 4 new pets to our existing 14 chickens and 2 cats…We adopted a new dog, DD (you decide what DD stands for ;), two kittens and their mom Lulu. The chickens have been stalking DD, they haven’t welcomed her at all- they have been very snooty! I was actually worried about DD hurting them; maybe I should be worried about them hurting DD...
The old cats absolutely despise the new cat and kittens. They will not interact and when they do they are very mean! So for now they are separated, we have tried to let them socialize but they are just too snarky!

~Moving on to the Elf on the Shelf…Our Elfie has been really tired and forgetful the past 3 days and has not moved from his spot…this makes for a disappointed little man(KolbY)…So Elfie decided to get creative and have a wild night Saturday. Kolby’s expression was priceless when he saw his Elf.

~The twins have a new nickname thanks to my mom. We went to their house Friday night…before this I warned them we were coming over…mind you my mother has never asked to keep my children (it’s my personal belief she’s the witch from Hansel & Gretel;), so this was a perfect name coming from her. I text her to tell her we were on our way… so she tells my dad “Rip and Tear" are on their way…I have never laughed so hard!!! She couldn't be more right…it is so fitting, because that’s exactly what they do!!!

P.S. This blog is powered by an addiction to peppermint Hershey Kisses...

A Happy Thanksgiving~

Blessed…
Our Thanksgiving this year was at our home…Finally I got to entertain at our new house!! I. loved. It. The first time in many years that we have gotten together as a family, that alone was a blessing. My dad was healthy for the first time in years and we really enjoyed thanksgiving without him being sick. I loved having a full house; I hope that my children have at least 3 kids a piece so that I can always have a full house!!! We didn’t get to see our other parents, the Dupree’s, but theirs is next!

Fun Day~ We had dinner…played outside…chunked pumpkins…and made Oreo turkeys. Lots of laughter and quality time well spent. I hope that we can do this each and every year…


(These are in no way the order I value them, just random as I type)

A few serious things I am thankful for…

1. My dad’s laughter
2. My children
3. My husband
4. My In-laws (the best)
5. My mother’s happiness
6. My siblings
7. My Husband
8. God
9. Our health
10. Warm cozy babies and kisses
11. My home
12. Love
13. My Aunt D
14. Good Friends
15. F-A-M-I-L-Y

A few funny things I am thankful for…

1. My chickens… they are quite possibly the smartest animals we own.
2. Heated seats
3. The crop button on my photos
4. Flaming Hot Cheetos
5. Medication!
6. Excedrin Extra Strength
7. Uncle Eric hahaha
8. Being able to Manipulate my 6 yr old
9. Medication! ( again)
10. A video monitor that allows me to spy on the twins…
11. Tweezers, make up, and hair color
12. A sense of humor

What I'm Loving Wednesday (WILW)

WILW...

Sweater by OP at Wal-Mart $12.88
M&M'S White Chocolate Candy Corn $1.24
RIMMEL 10 day wear nail polish in Steel Gray $3.77?
Pantene Split End Repair

"CRAZY" By Gnarls Barkley...old but new again.

Things I thought I'd never...

Things I thought I’d never…Part One

Own a minivan
Actually say I own a minivan
Use a minivan as a trash dump
Pray for a solid poop (after a 22 day stomach bug *Lila)
Let a pair of 2 year olds take me in as a prisoner
Let a 6 year old counsel me
Steal candy from babies (only on Halloween)
Have this much gray hair
Strategically fix/part my hair daily to hide the gray
Own chickens?!?!
Have chickens as pets that I love
Want to be a farmer or at least a stay at home mom ;)
I know those who know me would laugh at the farmer idea, but truth is I rarely admit these things to anyone but Corey ;)
I .have. changed. a lot. (Insert laugh and disbelief but it’s true I would love to have a different path as a successful farmer and own a farm…I think.)
Depend on granddads to babysit
Panic if I’m not in bed by 10:00
Coupon (nothing extreme, here and there when I’m not too tired or being held prisoner)
Be married with three kids that are absolutely my heart and soul, even when I feel like I’m dying or running away to Colorado…
Have the love I feel in my heart for my children unconditional, uncontrollable, unbelievable and unbreakable.

Fall Bucket List

Here are a few of the things I have said I would do and haven't for years now...and a few recent things:

Go to Rome and visit in the fall, mainly because I love Rome, GA and started my career there!

Take pictures at Berry College in Rome, GA.

Go see my dear friend Layla in Atlanta GA...did I mention how much I love GA???

Host my 3rd Annual Halloween Costume/Trick or Treat Party.

Pumpkin Patch.

Campfires by our pond.

Actually hike down and go into our creek!

Absorb the beauty of Fall in the woods & creek for a whole day!

Go back to eat at Schroeder's Deli in Rome.

Hunting playdates with my friends whose husbands hunt also...

Weekly Wrap-up

Its seems like Lila's virus is going to hang on forever!! She has been sick on & off with a stomach virus since Labor Day weekend!!! I am so ready for this to end, we have been very lucky that only 3 out of 5 of us got it.

Great, long, lazy day today spent with grandparents on both sides. I love Sundays! We are very blessed...

We get to see the Speech Therapist this Wed., so I'm excited to see how the twins will do! Oh and I'm back from my facebook sabbatical...maybe. Have a great week!

The Sunday Wrap Up

First of all, we should all take time today to Remember 9/11. The words "Never Forget" have never meant so much to all of us. There couldn't be better words for that day. I wish there were more than one day that we have Remembrance of 9/11. Such a significant day...

On a lighter note, today I learned that Cooper can get out of his crib and actually into Lila's! He did it 3 times today! Poor Lila was whining and I thought she just didn't want to nap, when actually it was because Cooper was in her crib!! Those two are so funny to watch that I wish we had a camera crew following us around. I would love to have the ability to document their young lives!! I never remember that we have a "camcorder" much less a camera these days!

I love how Lila gives Corey such a hard time. I watched them today from the breakfast room, they were outside, and was in awe of how such a tiny little girl can be such a strong force in his life. It was so funny to see him with her. She definitely rules the house here! She and Kolby are the ring leaders, poor Cooper!

We had a very blessed day and I am already counting down to the next long weekend since ours was cut short by the stomach flu Labor Day weekend! I hope you all have a great week and keep 9/11 close to your heart and in your thoughts and prayers.

Sunday Wrap Up

What a week is an understatement!! What did I do all summer and why did I waste so much time doing nothing? So much to do now! I am already "ready" for Fall!!! I am ready for cooler weather, football games, candy apples, pumpkins, bonfires, decorating for Fall, and most of all Halloween. I am thinking Halloween Party again this year. It is one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing up and dressing the kids up.

This weekend we were actually able to enjoy the pool and relax. Starting back to school hasn't been easy but we have learned to relax and enjoy the weekends.

I even had some chicks jump in my lap to eat, they are so friendly and spoiled! The twins have starting repeating almost all we say and mocking us, so funny!

We have made a goal this year to go tailgate! The guys said they would go to an Alabama game so I'm super excited!! I am the only Alabama Fan in their family;). Have a Great Week & Roll Tide!!

~First Day~

First Day of Kindergarten! Kolby started his first day (on my birthday), so there was a lot to celebrate and be emotional about ;). I didn't cry but could have…such a big step! He had a great first day and we love his teacher!! I’m hoping the year will be great for him! He rode the school bus for the first time today, from his school to my school, and he did great! His daddy even drove down to see him get off the bus this afternoon (yet he told me to quit being sad this morning ha;). You can tell from the pics, that Kolby was a little shy this morning. I love taking him to school and having "extra" time with such a special little guy!

Back to work we go...

What a week so far, I cannot complain! I have enjoyed these "work days". I am ready to get into a routine, but yearn for my lazy days already. I had a great kickoff to the "new year". My sweet and dear friend Shana came over Saturday and we had a girl's day, followed by a fish fry with family Sunday. This really helped me relax and get ready for the new year! There are lots of changes going on in the Dupree home this week. The twins have started daycare and Kolby is starting Kindergarten on Tuesday! Stay tuned for pics of the "first day". My new motto this year, put the past behind you and move on;).

Late nights with Lila

A certain little girl has started getting up at night. Corey & I have a bad habit of staying up really late when school is out. Lila joins us some nights. So last night when I got her up, I decided we should try on her new dress and paint her nails. She loved this of course ;). She loves dressing up and getting her nails painted, thankfully!! I tell Corey that I think sometimes she just needs to be away from the boys and have "girl time". Here are some pics of our night...

Sunny skies & motivation where did you go?

I can't believe summer is almost over for us! I haven't completed so many of the things on my to do list (walking, dieting, organizing, painting)~ It seems that it has rained half the summer which is great if you're a farmer or hot ;), but not great if you have a pool! I have this certain cloud that always seem to show up and visit when I want to swim! Rain, rain go away!

Meet the chicks...

Here is a picture of "Captain", he is the King Rooster or so he thinks...


And one of our many, many hens...

Sweet Summer Time~

Today my little Lila started swimming on her own! Yes, all 23 lbs of her in a life jacket of course, swam in the deep end! I am so proud of my baby! Cooper is also starting to get better at getting in the pool and Kolby loves it too! We had a great evening cooking dinner for my parents, playing with the chicks, and catching lightening bugs. I love summer time! We have really enjoyed our summer this year and finally enjoying what our newer place has to offer! It was so nice to have time to actually get out of the house and do things on the property like fishing and flowering! Stay tuned...

Where do I begin?

First of all I am new again to blogging. For those of you that do not know us, we have been married for 7 years and have a 6 year old named Kolby and 26 month old twins Lila & Cooper! We moved to a new home this past November and it is our dream home! We are currently proud parents of several farm animals. So to get us all, we have 1 rabbit, 1 dog, two kittens, and 26 chickens and 3 children hence the reason our blog is named the feathery nest! We are staying very busy taking care of our brood! We are very much enjoying living in the country and all our little "babies".