Here our my two little blessings with their turkeys from earlier this week:
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
So much to be thankful for today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
Here our my two little blessings with their turkeys from earlier this week:
Here our my two little blessings with their turkeys from earlier this week:
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Turkey crafts
Hand and feet turkey crafts with a 3 year old and a 14 month old, both boys, should be considered a strenuous work out! They turned out cute, though. More pictures of the little monsters with their respective turkeys to come. :)
Monday, November 21, 2011
Hamburger Thyroid
Well, my thyroid is still normal, but is measuring about 4.5" long and has a peculiar "hamburger-y"-looking texture. So, the plan for the future is just to "keep an eye on it." Yep, I'm ok with that! Thank you, Jesus!
Friday, November 18, 2011
I like this
I like this because this is just about sums me up lately! Here's to the power of simple prayers! :)
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday Deals 11/17/11
Sorry for the lack of posts this week. Apart from being busy, I kind of have a lot on my mind...hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow!
1. FREE sample of Barista Prima Coffeehouse K cups here. You will need to enter campaign code: pywjrsmw
2. FREE sample of Kleenex Cool Touch here. It's a Sam's Club sample, so just put in any nine digit number for your membership ID.
3. Starbucks is offering up BOGO holiday drinks Nov. 17 - Nov 20. Stop in between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and take advantage of this! :) Details here.
4. FREE sample of White's Premium dog food here.
5. FREE Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Recipes e-book download here, or you can get Mr. Food's version here.
6. FREE sample of Simply Right baby formula here.
1. FREE sample of Barista Prima Coffeehouse K cups here. You will need to enter campaign code: pywjrsmw
2. FREE sample of Kleenex Cool Touch here. It's a Sam's Club sample, so just put in any nine digit number for your membership ID.
3. Starbucks is offering up BOGO holiday drinks Nov. 17 - Nov 20. Stop in between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and take advantage of this! :) Details here.
4. FREE sample of White's Premium dog food here.
5. FREE Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Recipes e-book download here, or you can get Mr. Food's version here.
6. FREE sample of Simply Right baby formula here.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday Deals - 11/10/11
Tomorrow is 11/11/11. Woot!
1. Are you in need of a Texas-shaped jar opener, FREE? Get yours here.
2. Get a FREE sample of Calvin Klein's Beauty perfume here.
3. More Huggies diapers. Get your FREE sample 2-pack here. If you signed up for this already, you can still get another sample by using a different e-mail address. Who doesn't have more than one these days? :)
4. FREE Roast Beef Sandwich from Arby's on Veteran's day to all Vets and Active Duty Military!
5. FREE entree at Olive Garden to all Vets and Active Duty Military on Veteran's day!
6. FREE "Navigating your Health Benefits for Dummies" book here.
7. Like Lacoste Perfumes? Get another FREE sample here.
8. Sign up to win 1 of 95 sets of Lincoln Logs that K'nex is giving away! Love those things!
9. Get 100 FREE standard size postcards at Staples with this coupon. Expires 11/12.
10. FREE Joyce Meyer Ministries 2012 Calendar here.
1. Are you in need of a Texas-shaped jar opener, FREE? Get yours here.
2. Get a FREE sample of Calvin Klein's Beauty perfume here.
3. More Huggies diapers. Get your FREE sample 2-pack here. If you signed up for this already, you can still get another sample by using a different e-mail address. Who doesn't have more than one these days? :)
4. FREE Roast Beef Sandwich from Arby's on Veteran's day to all Vets and Active Duty Military!
5. FREE entree at Olive Garden to all Vets and Active Duty Military on Veteran's day!
6. FREE "Navigating your Health Benefits for Dummies" book here.
7. Like Lacoste Perfumes? Get another FREE sample here.
8. Sign up to win 1 of 95 sets of Lincoln Logs that K'nex is giving away! Love those things!
9. Get 100 FREE standard size postcards at Staples with this coupon. Expires 11/12.
10. FREE Joyce Meyer Ministries 2012 Calendar here.
Thyroid
Do you remember my hypothyroid problem when I was pregnant with Owen? I stopped taking any medication at all for it the day I delivered. I still get blood tests every 6 months to keep an eye on it, and by all accounts everything is normal. Yay! My thyroid was not broken, just a little overworked with the pregnancy!
Then, I saw the endocrinologist today for my 1 year check up. My thyroid is enlarged, again {I had also been told it was enlarged when I was 40 weeks pregnant with ISAAC}. It shrunk down when I was pg with Owen, and now it's enlarged again. All this to say, my endocrinologist recommended an ultrasound done on it as soon as possible. He is suspicious of a nodule. If it's large enough, I will need to have a biopsy done to be sure it's not cancerous. The likelihood of it being cancerous is only 5%, so that's thankful news, but SHIT. Really? I'm 29. I have a huge, huge, huge chance that it's nothing at all, just a nodule. But that 5% chance has my own mortality slapping me in the face. That "C" word is everywhere, among all ages. It's a sad reality folks. I'm very hopeful, but can't help wondering about that little "what if?"
Then, I saw the endocrinologist today for my 1 year check up. My thyroid is enlarged, again {I had also been told it was enlarged when I was 40 weeks pregnant with ISAAC}. It shrunk down when I was pg with Owen, and now it's enlarged again. All this to say, my endocrinologist recommended an ultrasound done on it as soon as possible. He is suspicious of a nodule. If it's large enough, I will need to have a biopsy done to be sure it's not cancerous. The likelihood of it being cancerous is only 5%, so that's thankful news, but SHIT. Really? I'm 29. I have a huge, huge, huge chance that it's nothing at all, just a nodule. But that 5% chance has my own mortality slapping me in the face. That "C" word is everywhere, among all ages. It's a sad reality folks. I'm very hopeful, but can't help wondering about that little "what if?"
Sunday, November 6, 2011
TP
Do you have your toilet paper going over or under? As a general rule, I prefer over. But, I swear I'm the last mom on the planet to figure out that if you put it under, it takes MUCH longer for babies and toddlers to make a mess with it! So, I am temporarily converting to under - I'm tired to re-rolling my TP! :)
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday Deals - 11/3/11
1. FREE 62-page book, "Adventures in Parenting" here. Check it out!
2. Print this coupon, and head on over to your local Aveda for a FREE sample of Aveda's Damage Therapy line. Valid until June 30, 2012.
3. Ink Garden is offering 100 FREE double sided business cards right now with code 100FREE (one-sided cards) or 100FREE2 (double-sided cards). You will have to pay about $4 in shipping, but still a fantastic deal!
4. College students, head on over and check out AMAZON STUDENT today! All the benefits of Amazon Prime {which I LOOOOOOVE}, but FREE for 6 months, and a reduced cost if you want to keep on. If you're not an Amazon regular, it's probably not for you, but you can read more about it here.
5. Add 10 points to your Gifts to Grow account with code CABRANDSVRNOV11.
6. 30% off at Coach Factory Outlet with this coupon. Expires 11/13.
7. FREE copy of the book, "Take Back America" here. You will need to click an e-mail confirmation link.
2. Print this coupon, and head on over to your local Aveda for a FREE sample of Aveda's Damage Therapy line. Valid until June 30, 2012.
3. Ink Garden is offering 100 FREE double sided business cards right now with code 100FREE (one-sided cards) or 100FREE2 (double-sided cards). You will have to pay about $4 in shipping, but still a fantastic deal!
4. College students, head on over and check out AMAZON STUDENT today! All the benefits of Amazon Prime {which I LOOOOOOVE}, but FREE for 6 months, and a reduced cost if you want to keep on. If you're not an Amazon regular, it's probably not for you, but you can read more about it here.
5. Add 10 points to your Gifts to Grow account with code CABRANDSVRNOV11.
6. 30% off at Coach Factory Outlet with this coupon. Expires 11/13.
7. FREE copy of the book, "Take Back America" here. You will need to click an e-mail confirmation link.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Try this
I'm really into drinking hot water lately. I love my chai tea/chai latte on cold fall days, but most of the time I don't have the time to make my own, and I don't want to spend the money on it (and I don't have the time to stop to pay for one!). I find that drinking hot water is equally as comforting, and much better for me. I have taken to having it as a late night treat, or as an after dinner refreshment, or a morning pick-me up. It's so easy to just turn on the tea pot while I'm getting ready and have a mug or two of hot water.
I've been warding off a sore throat for the past couple of days, the hot water goes a long way in making it feel better! Try it!
PS: Happy All Saints Day!
I've been warding off a sore throat for the past couple of days, the hot water goes a long way in making it feel better! Try it!
PS: Happy All Saints Day!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Happy Halloween!
Trick-or-Treat from our little guys. We had a blast, even though Isaac was suuuuuuuper slow and petered out after a couple of blocks! Guess that's pretty exhausting for those little legs. They both have plenty of candy to show for it though. :) Isaac even surprised us all by being brave and sitting with some of the skeletons along the way. It took him awhile to take his eyes off of the guy behind him though! :)
PS - Do you recognize Owen's costume? Sure you do! Isaac wore it in 2009 {see here}. Should we play a little game of who wore it better?
PS - Do you recognize Owen's costume? Sure you do! Isaac wore it in 2009 {see here}. Should we play a little game of who wore it better?
Sunday, October 30, 2011
14 Months
A couple of weeks ago, Owen *finally* had his one year appointment! Stats:
22 lb. 10 oz.
37.5" long
He's seriously such a little man!! Lately, he's fussy whenever I'm around because he only wants me. Some days I feel like I have so many things to get done that I actually get semi-annoyed with his clingy-ness. But then, he'll lay his head down on my shoulder and give me the biggest hug and all is forgiven! :)
He loves his brother, and fights back whenever he's getting picked on. He has a serious biting problem that we're working on! I used to think it was just because he was teething {still is!}, he's popped two new bottom teeth in the last 10 days {for a grand total of 8 chompers!}, but I don't think that's it anymore. He will run at Isaac with his mouth open, for the sole purpose of biting him. A few days ago, he drew blood.......ugh! He's still our litter eater. Most days, he puts away more food than Isaac! He must always carry around either a fork or a spoon {He calls both a spoon, but he actually prefers the fork!}. He's really into his books lately {Especially his Thomas the Tank Engine books, Little Blue Truck, or any other alphabet-based, track-based, and any peek-a-boo/flap books}. His new favorite word is "baby." It's kind of ironic that he started saying "baby" all the time, because it was just earlier this month that I was a little sad about how quickly he grew up. He's not a baby anymore! I try to treasure all of these moments because they don't stay this little forever. We love you Owen-bubba!
22 lb. 10 oz.
37.5" long
He's seriously such a little man!! Lately, he's fussy whenever I'm around because he only wants me. Some days I feel like I have so many things to get done that I actually get semi-annoyed with his clingy-ness. But then, he'll lay his head down on my shoulder and give me the biggest hug and all is forgiven! :)
He loves his brother, and fights back whenever he's getting picked on. He has a serious biting problem that we're working on! I used to think it was just because he was teething {still is!}, he's popped two new bottom teeth in the last 10 days {for a grand total of 8 chompers!}, but I don't think that's it anymore. He will run at Isaac with his mouth open, for the sole purpose of biting him. A few days ago, he drew blood.......ugh! He's still our litter eater. Most days, he puts away more food than Isaac! He must always carry around either a fork or a spoon {He calls both a spoon, but he actually prefers the fork!}. He's really into his books lately {Especially his Thomas the Tank Engine books, Little Blue Truck, or any other alphabet-based, track-based, and any peek-a-boo/flap books}. His new favorite word is "baby." It's kind of ironic that he started saying "baby" all the time, because it was just earlier this month that I was a little sad about how quickly he grew up. He's not a baby anymore! I try to treasure all of these moments because they don't stay this little forever. We love you Owen-bubba!
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Vampire.....eek
If you know me, you know I really don't like vampires! It all started, believe it or not, with the old Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie. I was totally freaked out by her friend floating outside of her window! But, I think Isaac is helping me get over it. He sure is a cute little vampire!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday Deals - 10/27/11
1. FREE sample of Chinese Tea here.
2. FREE sample of Simply Right Baby Care Infant Formula here.
3. FREE sample of Boss Orange Fragrance here. 3 scents to choose from!
4. We LOVE BioFreeze. Blake sells it (and offers samples of it) and his office. Go here and find out where you can get your FREE sample. It's awesome!
5. Eat at TGIFridays, bring in this coupon, and get one entree free when you purchase an entree at regular price and two drinks. Or, get $5 off your order of $15 or more with this coupon.
2. FREE sample of Simply Right Baby Care Infant Formula here.
3. FREE sample of Boss Orange Fragrance here. 3 scents to choose from!
4. We LOVE BioFreeze. Blake sells it (and offers samples of it) and his office. Go here and find out where you can get your FREE sample. It's awesome!
5. Eat at TGIFridays, bring in this coupon, and get one entree free when you purchase an entree at regular price and two drinks. Or, get $5 off your order of $15 or more with this coupon.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuna Casserole
I haven't put up a recipe in awhile. Here's one we tried out a few weeks ago. Blake gave it an A- and he doesn't even like tuna! Our boys devoured it, and our friend, Dawn, gave it the thumbs up as well. I'm posting it with the edits I made, but you can find the original recipe here.
1 (12 oz) pkg egg noodles
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. frozen green peas
2 (6 oz) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 oz) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can of milk (use the cans from the soup)
5 oz sliced fresh mushrooms (I sliced up about 8 mushrooms)
1 cup crushed Ritz or Town House crackers
2 T melter butter
Preheat oven to 425 F. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, ONE (1) cup of cheese, peas, tuna, soup, milk and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 in ch baking dish. Put remaining 1 c. of cheese on top.
Melt butter in microwave and pour over crushed crackers and mix until coated. Spread over top of casserole. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 425F until cheese is bubbly, and cracker crust is lightly browned. Enjoy!
1 (12 oz) pkg egg noodles
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. frozen green peas
2 (6 oz) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 oz) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can of milk (use the cans from the soup)
5 oz sliced fresh mushrooms (I sliced up about 8 mushrooms)
1 cup crushed Ritz or Town House crackers
2 T melter butter
Preheat oven to 425 F. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, ONE (1) cup of cheese, peas, tuna, soup, milk and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 in ch baking dish. Put remaining 1 c. of cheese on top.
Melt butter in microwave and pour over crushed crackers and mix until coated. Spread over top of casserole. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 425F until cheese is bubbly, and cracker crust is lightly browned. Enjoy!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Music geek part 2
Other musicians, you will appreciate this. :) I couldn't help myself when I saw this cartoon. I knew immediately that it was blog worthy!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday Deals - 10/20/11
Owen grew his #7 tooth today!
1. Get a FREE Cheese Quesadilla at Denny's with this coupon.
2. FREE sample of Aveeno Living Color Shampoo and Conditioner here.
3. Try out InkGarden for free, using code ForFree on select products. Shipping and handling not included. Details here.
4. In honor of the International Day of Prayer, you can get 2 FREE "One with them" wristbands. More here.
5. Bring your kids to your local CVS this Sunday, October 23 for their Halloween Party and Costume Event. All kids in costume will receive a FREE $5 gift pack! Details here.
6. 40% off one regular priced item at Hobby Lobby with this coupon. Expires 10/22.
7. Ladies, FREE sample of Carefree liners here.
8. FREE sample of Hugo Boss perfume here.
1. Get a FREE Cheese Quesadilla at Denny's with this coupon.
2. FREE sample of Aveeno Living Color Shampoo and Conditioner here.
3. Try out InkGarden for free, using code ForFree on select products. Shipping and handling not included. Details here.
4. In honor of the International Day of Prayer, you can get 2 FREE "One with them" wristbands. More here.
5. Bring your kids to your local CVS this Sunday, October 23 for their Halloween Party and Costume Event. All kids in costume will receive a FREE $5 gift pack! Details here.
6. 40% off one regular priced item at Hobby Lobby with this coupon. Expires 10/22.
7. Ladies, FREE sample of Carefree liners here.
8. FREE sample of Hugo Boss perfume here.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Music geek
One of my piano students brought me an entire bag of "The Etude" magazine. The published dates for the magazines in my possession range anywhere from 1903 to 1951. They have a church musician section that I'm pretty fascinated with reading, as well as checking out some of the actual compositions they have printed directly in the magazine, the advertisements, and all of the music schools they have listed. Just amazing! My favorite cover, so far, is the one from 1918, during WWI. We totally need a call back to the arts. Somewhere along the line, we lost the importance of the arts in our lives. I'm totally geeking out over this stuff, but I love it!
Fight club
Well, not really......but my boys sure know how to make my hair turn gray. I love them, I truly do, but there are days where they do nothing but this, all.day.long. Fun, right?
Someday, I hope they see this video and laugh at themselves!
Someday, I hope they see this video and laugh at themselves!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
What is a globe?
Don't know? Isaac can tell you. And, a good friend of mine tells me that this is all you have to know to pass Kindergarten in the state of Nebraska. Nice!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday Deals - 10/13/2011
1. Free sample of pack of Breath Right Strips here.
2. Bath and Body Works is getting a free Be Enchanted lotion this weekend, Oct. 14-16, in-stores and online. Details here.
3. FREE sample of Mary Kay Timewise Microdermabrasion set here.
4. Get your FREE debt-free holiday handbook here. Love this one! :)
5. FREE sample of Lacoste Perfume for Men, here.
6. Ladies, choose your FREE Playtex sample, here.
2. Bath and Body Works is getting a free Be Enchanted lotion this weekend, Oct. 14-16, in-stores and online. Details here.
3. FREE sample of Mary Kay Timewise Microdermabrasion set here.
4. Get your FREE debt-free holiday handbook here. Love this one! :)
5. FREE sample of Lacoste Perfume for Men, here.
6. Ladies, choose your FREE Playtex sample, here.
Monday, October 10, 2011
In living color
This picture does not do the tree in our backyard justice. It is an awful lot of leaves to rake up though. Good thing you are just gorgeous, tree!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Isaac is 3!
It's hard to believe that 3 years has passed so quickly. Rest assured, being his parents has been the best adventure yet.
Isaac, I hope you never lose your sense of creativity. Explore. Create. Line things up. Always hold on to your passion for reading, it will take you places unimaginable! Seek out adventures, but be safe - tractors and four-wheelers are only the beginning. Keep dancing like no one is watching and continue to sing at the top of your lungs. Such joy! Goofy is good. Keep hugging your brother {and any future siblings}, because they will be your best friends for life. Always pick flowers {weeds/grass} for Mom. I love it! When you're older, don't be afraid to come home because, forever and always, we will love you to the moon and back.
Happy Birthday to our Biggie-Bigs!
Isaac, I hope you never lose your sense of creativity. Explore. Create. Line things up. Always hold on to your passion for reading, it will take you places unimaginable! Seek out adventures, but be safe - tractors and four-wheelers are only the beginning. Keep dancing like no one is watching and continue to sing at the top of your lungs. Such joy! Goofy is good. Keep hugging your brother {and any future siblings}, because they will be your best friends for life. Always pick flowers {weeds/grass} for Mom. I love it! When you're older, don't be afraid to come home because, forever and always, we will love you to the moon and back.
Happy Birthday to our Biggie-Bigs!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thursday Deals - 10/6/2011
1. FREE sample of Fabreezy Laundry Detergent here. It is made with less chemicals, so it's supposedly better for your clothes, without sacrificing the clean factor. We shall see.
2. The FREE Huggies Snug & Dry diaper samples are available again. It's from Sam's Club, but you don't need the member number to request it. If you've already registered for this sample through them, you are not eligible. But, you can mail a pack to grandma and grandpa just in case you run out of dipes at their house! ;-) Guess who just did that? :) By the way, this sample is my 5th FREE pack of Huggies, for a total of TEN dipes!
3. Christie Brinkley is launching a skincare line. You can get some FREE pre-launch samples here.
4. If you want to send a Halloween card, head on over to Tinyprints, create your own, and enter code TREAT11 to make it free.
5. Print this coupon for a FREE Hot 'n' Juicy single from Wendy's.
6. Get a FREE sample of Gas-X Thin Strips here.
7. Sign up for FREE sample of Arm & Hammer toothpaste here.
2. The FREE Huggies Snug & Dry diaper samples are available again. It's from Sam's Club, but you don't need the member number to request it. If you've already registered for this sample through them, you are not eligible. But, you can mail a pack to grandma and grandpa just in case you run out of dipes at their house! ;-) Guess who just did that? :) By the way, this sample is my 5th FREE pack of Huggies, for a total of TEN dipes!
3. Christie Brinkley is launching a skincare line. You can get some FREE pre-launch samples here.
4. If you want to send a Halloween card, head on over to Tinyprints, create your own, and enter code TREAT11 to make it free.
5. Print this coupon for a FREE Hot 'n' Juicy single from Wendy's.
6. Get a FREE sample of Gas-X Thin Strips here.
7. Sign up for FREE sample of Arm & Hammer toothpaste here.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Isaac's 3rd birthday party
Isaac doesn't turn three until Friday, but we had a little party for him last weekend. It was a beautiful day, and I think everyone had a wonderful time. We chased stomp rockets, played with play-doh, ate lots of food, sang "Happy Birthday" and just enjoyed our day. Isaac was very impressed with his cake {thank goodness because I was also pretty pleased with how it turned out!}. Here are some pics from the his big day!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Halloween prep
Well honestly, I hope Isaac wants to be something cuter than these for Halloween this year!
Friday, September 30, 2011
13 months
Good Morning Sunshine! Happy 13 months to our little Owen!
He's growing up so fast, and becoming more and more independent every day, especially with eating. He manages to be independent yet a complete mama's boy at the same time. I **love** his hugs. He's the cuddliest boy. His 6th tooth arrived on 9.10.11, and he's still holding steady at 6. He's practically running already. He is also continuing on his very naughty biting streak (only now, I think he's biting just to bite...not because of teething issues). Every time we say, "Owen, no biting." He will slap himself on the head. I'm not sure what that's about, but it sure makes it hard for us to keep a straight face. Tormenting his brother is a must - I swear he knows that Isaac will freak out if he even gets close something that Isaac has labeled as HIS. Kind of funny sometimes, other times I just want to pull my hair out because it usually starts with Isaac freaking out, then Owen screaming at Isaac, then both of them CRYING. Someday, they'll be buddies. I know it!
Owen's favorite word right now: Ball
His newest favorite food: Apple Slices (not pieces...it has to be the slice that he can bite himself).
Favorite things: Putting on his shoes, hats, turning lights on/off, opening and closing doors, biting, tractors/cars/anything with wheels, and getting into pretty much anything that he can.
They grow up too fast.....don't forget to wait for me Bubba. We love you sooooo much!
He's growing up so fast, and becoming more and more independent every day, especially with eating. He manages to be independent yet a complete mama's boy at the same time. I **love** his hugs. He's the cuddliest boy. His 6th tooth arrived on 9.10.11, and he's still holding steady at 6. He's practically running already. He is also continuing on his very naughty biting streak (only now, I think he's biting just to bite...not because of teething issues). Every time we say, "Owen, no biting." He will slap himself on the head. I'm not sure what that's about, but it sure makes it hard for us to keep a straight face. Tormenting his brother is a must - I swear he knows that Isaac will freak out if he even gets close something that Isaac has labeled as HIS. Kind of funny sometimes, other times I just want to pull my hair out because it usually starts with Isaac freaking out, then Owen screaming at Isaac, then both of them CRYING. Someday, they'll be buddies. I know it!
Owen's favorite word right now: Ball
His newest favorite food: Apple Slices (not pieces...it has to be the slice that he can bite himself).
Favorite things: Putting on his shoes, hats, turning lights on/off, opening and closing doors, biting, tractors/cars/anything with wheels, and getting into pretty much anything that he can.
They grow up too fast.....don't forget to wait for me Bubba. We love you sooooo much!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday Deals - 9/29/2011
1. FREE sample of Tom's of Maine children's toothpaste here. It is made of all-natural ingredients, and is strawberry flavor. I'm excited to let Isaac try it out!
2. Buy two large jar candles or tumblers at Yankee Candle, and get TWO FREE with this coupon. Hurry, expires 10/2.
3. FREE sample of Dial Nutriskin lotion here.
4. Use this coupon to get a FREE coffee at Waffle House.
5. Take this coupon into your local Wal-mart vision center, and get a FREE lens cloth and cleaner.
6. Get $10 worth of coupons from Downy here, $10 more from the Febreze companies here, $10 more from Bounce here, and some more laundry coupons here from Tide.
7. Sign up for a FREE 2012 Women's Health Calendar here.
8. FREE "Save Our Species" endangered animals coloring book here. You can choose to print it at home, or you can have one mailed to you by clicking on the "get a copy" button, then selecting United States Postal Service, then "select all" and finally, click on "Show Order Form." Fill it out, and wait for your copy! :)
9. More for the kids, get some FREE fall printable activities here.
10. Try the Lysol dual action wipes FREE after rebate. Make sure to check the details!
2. Buy two large jar candles or tumblers at Yankee Candle, and get TWO FREE with this coupon. Hurry, expires 10/2.
3. FREE sample of Dial Nutriskin lotion here.
4. Use this coupon to get a FREE coffee at Waffle House.
5. Take this coupon into your local Wal-mart vision center, and get a FREE lens cloth and cleaner.
6. Get $10 worth of coupons from Downy here, $10 more from the Febreze companies here, $10 more from Bounce here, and some more laundry coupons here from Tide.
7. Sign up for a FREE 2012 Women's Health Calendar here.
8. FREE "Save Our Species" endangered animals coloring book here. You can choose to print it at home, or you can have one mailed to you by clicking on the "get a copy" button, then selecting United States Postal Service, then "select all" and finally, click on "Show Order Form." Fill it out, and wait for your copy! :)
9. More for the kids, get some FREE fall printable activities here.
10. Try the Lysol dual action wipes FREE after rebate. Make sure to check the details!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
More order
Monday, September 26, 2011
Blake's favorite
I had ever had a Runza until I met Blake, but I must admit, they are pretty tasty!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Owen's Adjustment
Owen has been getting his adjustments since he was less than a day old. He's an old pro. :)
There are two ways to watch this video:
1. Watch the actual process of Owen's adjustment (and observe how much he loves his mommy at the end!)
2. Watch the kid in the background, eating his distraction snack. Oh, Isaac. :)
There are two ways to watch this video:
1. Watch the actual process of Owen's adjustment (and observe how much he loves his mommy at the end!)
2. Watch the kid in the background, eating his distraction snack. Oh, Isaac. :)
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday Deals - 9/22/2011
Sorry they're late folks! :)
1. $5 off $25 at Family Dollar with this coupon from 9/23-9/25.
2. FREE sample of Good Nites Underwear for kids here. Just type in any 9 digit number for the member number and you're good to go.
3. 30% off any one item in-store at Old Navy with this coupon. Also, through Sunday, 9/25, they are offering a buy one, get one 75% off deal. In stores only. Check it out!
4. Buy one entree, get one 50% off at TGIFridays with this coupon.
5. FREE sample of Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave in Smoothing Cream here.
6. Burger King now has soft serve ice cream. Through October 9, you can get a FREE soft serve cone with the purchase of a value meal (excludes breakfast). Details here.
7. Did you know that September 19 is national talk like a pirate day? I can't make this stuff up!
8. Save 80% at Restaurant.com. Get $25 gift certificates for $2 with promo code FALL at checkout. Woohoo!
9. If you have a Krispy Kreme near you, stop in on Sept. 29 and get a free 12 oz. cup of coffee in honor of national coffee day. Details here.
10. FREE sample of Disney Gummies chewable vitamins here.
1. $5 off $25 at Family Dollar with this coupon from 9/23-9/25.
2. FREE sample of Good Nites Underwear for kids here. Just type in any 9 digit number for the member number and you're good to go.
3. 30% off any one item in-store at Old Navy with this coupon. Also, through Sunday, 9/25, they are offering a buy one, get one 75% off deal. In stores only. Check it out!
4. Buy one entree, get one 50% off at TGIFridays with this coupon.
5. FREE sample of Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave in Smoothing Cream here.
6. Burger King now has soft serve ice cream. Through October 9, you can get a FREE soft serve cone with the purchase of a value meal (excludes breakfast). Details here.
7. Did you know that September 19 is national talk like a pirate day? I can't make this stuff up!
8. Save 80% at Restaurant.com. Get $25 gift certificates for $2 with promo code FALL at checkout. Woohoo!
9. If you have a Krispy Kreme near you, stop in on Sept. 29 and get a free 12 oz. cup of coffee in honor of national coffee day. Details here.
10. FREE sample of Disney Gummies chewable vitamins here.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Amazon Prime
Have any of you tried this?
I signed up for the free trial awhile ago, and then got busy with life, and didn't have the chance to cancel my free trial before I started in with the real subscription. At which point, I figured, "What the heck, I might as well give it a try." I have not been disappointed.
I.LOVE.AMAZON.PRIME.
Free 2 day shipping on qualifying purchases, $3.99 next day shipping with no minimum purchase, 5GB of cloud storage, free streaming videos.....all for $79/year. The best part? You can share one subscription with FOUR additional people. I'm going to see how one year with Prime goes, but I'm loving it so far. I don't really NEED everything within 2 days, but it's nice to get it that quickly. Many times, I would find extra things to buy just to get free super saver shipping at $25. In those cases, the cost of shipping would have been more than that extra thing I had to buy. With prime, I might be saving myself money by not trying to get to $25 all the time.
If you don't shop a lot on Amazon, it's probably not for you. Since having kids, working four jobs, and barely finding time just to get groceries and the basics, I've been relying on Amazon a whole lot more. And, if you're a regular reader of this blog, you know I only plug stuff I really like. So, if you haven't tried it out already, it's worth, at least, the free trial!
I signed up for the free trial awhile ago, and then got busy with life, and didn't have the chance to cancel my free trial before I started in with the real subscription. At which point, I figured, "What the heck, I might as well give it a try." I have not been disappointed.
I.LOVE.AMAZON.PRIME.
Free 2 day shipping on qualifying purchases, $3.99 next day shipping with no minimum purchase, 5GB of cloud storage, free streaming videos.....all for $79/year. The best part? You can share one subscription with FOUR additional people. I'm going to see how one year with Prime goes, but I'm loving it so far. I don't really NEED everything within 2 days, but it's nice to get it that quickly. Many times, I would find extra things to buy just to get free super saver shipping at $25. In those cases, the cost of shipping would have been more than that extra thing I had to buy. With prime, I might be saving myself money by not trying to get to $25 all the time.
If you don't shop a lot on Amazon, it's probably not for you. Since having kids, working four jobs, and barely finding time just to get groceries and the basics, I've been relying on Amazon a whole lot more. And, if you're a regular reader of this blog, you know I only plug stuff I really like. So, if you haven't tried it out already, it's worth, at least, the free trial!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Husband 2.0
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Owen's Alphabet Book - Z
Hooray! One goal finished this week! In the back of the alphabet books that I make, I include an index of the age of the child, and the date the picture was taken. I like it. :) Now, on to catching up with my posting. I'm so behind on blogging, it's almost stressful to think about all of the posts I need to get up here!
Friday, September 16, 2011
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