A penny a stick

We had a huge wind storm here yesterday.  There was a hurricane watch across the state so we’re lucky we just got the winds.  However, the winds knocked down a ton or sticks and small branches.  As I was picking them up this afternoon I offered the kids a penny a stick to help me.  They eagerly agreed!  Eve went for the big sticks (most helpful), but Lex with his savvy went for the small sticks to earn the most money!  He earned $3.00 and she earned $1.09.  Money well spent!  I would have earned well over $10!  To bad no one pays me to pick up sticks in my own yard.

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Love notes from Lex

Look what I found on my bed last night.

whole note

“Find the five hidden doors. :)”

A love note from my boy! Full of little windows to open. So cute!

top windows

“Dear Mom, I love you so much. Love, Lex”
“Look under your pillow for another note.”

door three

“Here’s a picture for you! Do you like it? __Yes __No”
Like anyone could say no to that?!

door four

“I love you, Mom!”
The smiley face pops up. A little trick he learned in a book and loves putting in cards.

door five

“Read my note!” The note says “I <3 U" and was tucked inside a little pocket he made with tape and paper.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_8710" align="aligncenter" width="500"]under the pillow front Here is the note that was under my pillow. It says “I love you”

under the pillow inside

Who could for ask for more!?!

Is that not the sweetest thing ever?! Truth be told I knew he was working on it. He spent hours on it yesterday morning, not-so-sneakily hiding it each time I got near him. I love how much effort he puts into his projects. I love the beautiful colors. I love Lex!