Me and my kids.
My mom and my kids.
This is my favorite picture from Christmas...Brandi's face when she saw my mom had gotten her the bike she wanted!
Boo and her new bike.
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Shop ALDI For Your Holiday Party
Last weekend, I had an intimate little Christmas party. Okay, so maybe "party" is not the right word since it was just myself and a very special friend of mine. I served some simple foods that paired well with wine, all courtesy of my local ALDI grocery store.
It had been a while since I had shopped at ALDI, and I honestly had no idea they had such a wide selection of wines, all very reasonable priced. In fact, everything they sell is reasonable priced at almost 50% less than traditional supermarkets. I got four different bottles of wine, totaling about $24. Since I am not normally a big drinker, I was a little clueless when it came to picking out the wines I wanted. The manager of the store heard me talking to myself and came over to help me find the selections I needed. She was awesome! She even walked around the store with me as I selected the rest of my purchases. I was very impressed with the customer service I received. The only drawback was that I forgot that they do not bag your groceries, so I had to purchase a reusable shopping bag to bring my things home in. It was only $1, and I can use it again the next time I shop there (or anywhere else!), so it was worth it.
My favorite wine was the Gonfalone Chianti, and I served it with cheese and crackers. I used a recipe ALDI supplied for a Baked Brie, and I can not tell you how delicious it was. It was so simple to make, too.
ALDI Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients:
1 wheel edenVale Brie Cheese
1/2 cup Southern Grove Dried Cranberries
1 cup Burlwood Cellars Chardonnay
1/2 cup Berryhill Blackberry Fruit Spread
Directions:
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees. Place unwrapped brie on a foil-lined baking sheet. Heat in oven 12-15 minutes or until brie is warmed through and soft to the touch.
2. Meanwhile, bring dried cranberries and white wine to a boil in a small saucepan. Add fruit spread, reduce heat to medium high and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring often.. Sauce is ready when liquid has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
3. To serve, pour over warm brie. Can be eaten alone or spread on crackers.
The final result:
Okay, so maybe it doesn't look as good as it tasted, but trust me when I tell you it was delicious! I served it with ALDI's Savoritz Entertainment Crackers - Six Cracker Assortment. I plan on making it again the next time I have guests over.
I am big on desserts, so I also bought a Belmont Premium Cheesecake Sampler and paired that with the Chaza Moscato, as ALDI suggested.
This was my friend's favorite wine. I liked it, too. In fact, we finished off this entire bottle! I am a huge cheesecake fan, and I can say without question that this cheesecake was awesome. I especially liked the turtle slices. The raspberry was great, too.
ALDI has so many great selections when it comes to party food, and this time of year, we are all either having our own or attending friends and families Christmas parties. You can look like a rock star if you hit up ALDI first and arm yourself with some of their wines. Just don't forget to pick up all the goodies they offer that pair with the wine so well.
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of ALDI and received a gift certificate to facilitate my review
It had been a while since I had shopped at ALDI, and I honestly had no idea they had such a wide selection of wines, all very reasonable priced. In fact, everything they sell is reasonable priced at almost 50% less than traditional supermarkets. I got four different bottles of wine, totaling about $24. Since I am not normally a big drinker, I was a little clueless when it came to picking out the wines I wanted. The manager of the store heard me talking to myself and came over to help me find the selections I needed. She was awesome! She even walked around the store with me as I selected the rest of my purchases. I was very impressed with the customer service I received. The only drawback was that I forgot that they do not bag your groceries, so I had to purchase a reusable shopping bag to bring my things home in. It was only $1, and I can use it again the next time I shop there (or anywhere else!), so it was worth it.
My favorite wine was the Gonfalone Chianti, and I served it with cheese and crackers. I used a recipe ALDI supplied for a Baked Brie, and I can not tell you how delicious it was. It was so simple to make, too.
ALDI Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients:1 wheel edenVale Brie Cheese
1/2 cup Southern Grove Dried Cranberries
1 cup Burlwood Cellars Chardonnay
1/2 cup Berryhill Blackberry Fruit Spread
Directions:
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees. Place unwrapped brie on a foil-lined baking sheet. Heat in oven 12-15 minutes or until brie is warmed through and soft to the touch.
2. Meanwhile, bring dried cranberries and white wine to a boil in a small saucepan. Add fruit spread, reduce heat to medium high and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring often.. Sauce is ready when liquid has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
3. To serve, pour over warm brie. Can be eaten alone or spread on crackers.
The final result:
I am big on desserts, so I also bought a Belmont Premium Cheesecake Sampler and paired that with the Chaza Moscato, as ALDI suggested.
ALDI has so many great selections when it comes to party food, and this time of year, we are all either having our own or attending friends and families Christmas parties. You can look like a rock star if you hit up ALDI first and arm yourself with some of their wines. Just don't forget to pick up all the goodies they offer that pair with the wine so well.
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of ALDI and received a gift certificate to facilitate my review
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Christmas In February
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately about Christmas and how I am unable to get the kids all the things they really want, seeing as how I don't have much money this year. I've told them that to make up for it, I will let them have some money when I get my taxes back in February to buy whatever they want. The girls both want cell phones, but I am not sure that will be possible, since a gift like that comes with a monthly bill that I can not afford. I was thinking I might try to talk them into laptops. Ryan already has one, and the girls are constantly fighting over mine. Having their own would stop the fighting.
Of course I would do some research first to find the best deal. There are Think Geek coupons online that I can use on all kinds of electronic devices and other things, and of course I am sure I could find a Dell coupon or two as well. My computer is a Vaio, and I love it, but it cost me $600, and I am not going to be able to spend that much on my kids. My mom has a Dell, and she has never had a problem with it.
Ryan is going to be harder to buy for. Since he already has a laptop and a cell phone, it will be harder to find something that he wants. He has been talking about an xbox, but if I get that, which I plan on doing, it would be for all of them, not just him. Maybe I will just hand him a ThinkGeek promo code and let him decide what to get for himself. I would give him a price limit, of course. Otherwise, he's likey to spend my entire refund check.
Of course I would do some research first to find the best deal. There are Think Geek coupons online that I can use on all kinds of electronic devices and other things, and of course I am sure I could find a Dell coupon or two as well. My computer is a Vaio, and I love it, but it cost me $600, and I am not going to be able to spend that much on my kids. My mom has a Dell, and she has never had a problem with it.
Ryan is going to be harder to buy for. Since he already has a laptop and a cell phone, it will be harder to find something that he wants. He has been talking about an xbox, but if I get that, which I plan on doing, it would be for all of them, not just him. Maybe I will just hand him a ThinkGeek promo code and let him decide what to get for himself. I would give him a price limit, of course. Otherwise, he's likey to spend my entire refund check.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Christmas Money
I am desperately trying to come up with ways to make a little extra money in the next couple of weeks so that my kids will have a few more gifts under the tree Christmas morning. I know there are odd jobs to be found, my problem is finding something I can fit into my already tight schedule.
A friend of mine does house cleaning, which sounds like it would be an easy way to make extra money, but I honestly don't know if I have it in me to clean a stranger's bathroom. I mean, I used to have to clean the restrooms when I worked fast food, so I guess it's not that much different. Right? I also know someone who cleans office buildings at night, which would be okay if I could find someone to watch my kids. There are places like green cleaning oklahoma city who hire people to clean commercial businesses, but I think I would want to find places on my own, that way I am paid directly. Does anyone know if businesses do that? Hire people off the streets to vacuum their floors and wash their windows? You might need to have some type of license or something.
I know Christmas is only a little over two weeks away, so I am probably out of luck. I do have gifts for the kids, though not as many as I would like. The good thing is, none of my kids believe in Santa anymore, so they understand that I did the best I could. In fact, Brandi found my stash of gifts and admitted to me that there wasn't a lot there. When I told her I wished there was more, she said to me, and I quote, "Christmas is about family, not presents, so it's okay, mom".
I seriously have the sweetest kid in the world!
A friend of mine does house cleaning, which sounds like it would be an easy way to make extra money, but I honestly don't know if I have it in me to clean a stranger's bathroom. I mean, I used to have to clean the restrooms when I worked fast food, so I guess it's not that much different. Right? I also know someone who cleans office buildings at night, which would be okay if I could find someone to watch my kids. There are places like green cleaning oklahoma city who hire people to clean commercial businesses, but I think I would want to find places on my own, that way I am paid directly. Does anyone know if businesses do that? Hire people off the streets to vacuum their floors and wash their windows? You might need to have some type of license or something.
I know Christmas is only a little over two weeks away, so I am probably out of luck. I do have gifts for the kids, though not as many as I would like. The good thing is, none of my kids believe in Santa anymore, so they understand that I did the best I could. In fact, Brandi found my stash of gifts and admitted to me that there wasn't a lot there. When I told her I wished there was more, she said to me, and I quote, "Christmas is about family, not presents, so it's okay, mom".
I seriously have the sweetest kid in the world!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Looking Nice
I see a therapist every other Wednesday. I have been seeing her alone since my husband left. Before that, we used to see her together. When I saw her this past Wednesday she asked me if I had lost more weight. Honestly, I haven't been on the scale in a couple of weeks so I have no idea if I have or not. What I do know is that I am feeling confident these days, which means I am putting an effort into how I look when I go to work every day. It used to be that I wore sweat pants and tshirts all the time, and it had been years, many, many years since I have bothered with makeup. Now, I like looking nice.
The problem, now that it is getting colder, is that none of my winter clothes fit properly, because I have lost so much weight since last year. I still wear a plus size dress, only now I am not so much of a plus. I hope one day to lose the rest of this weight so I won't have to wear plus sized clothes anymore. For now, though, I need to find something nice to wear for Christmas. I want to have a picture taken of the kids and I that I can frame, and I want to look pretty. I usually wear black, but I want to find something with a little color.
I wonder what color would look good on me and say Christmas?
The problem, now that it is getting colder, is that none of my winter clothes fit properly, because I have lost so much weight since last year. I still wear a plus size dress, only now I am not so much of a plus. I hope one day to lose the rest of this weight so I won't have to wear plus sized clothes anymore. For now, though, I need to find something nice to wear for Christmas. I want to have a picture taken of the kids and I that I can frame, and I want to look pretty. I usually wear black, but I want to find something with a little color.
I wonder what color would look good on me and say Christmas?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Mixbook Christmas Card Review
"a leading photo products company that helps people create custom photo books, cards, and calendars. Whether starting from scratch, or using one of our thousands of professionally designed templates, every Mixbook product is 100% customizable. With Mixbook, you can truly Make It Yours™".
The process of making my card was simple enough. I just picked the design I liked and uploaded the pictures I wanted to use. It seriously only took me about ten minutes to finish my card, and I think it came out great. I have to say, though, that with the variety of cards they offer, I had a hard time deciding on the perfect card for my family. I am more into the whimsical than the traditional, but trust me when I say they offer something for everyone. You can even start from scratch and make a card that is completely your own.
If you are looking for an affordable place to order your Christmas cards, check out Mixbook. You can find them on twitter and facebook, too. I love mine, and if you want me to mail one to you, email me your address. Or message me on Facebook.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
It's Almost Time
I can not tell you how excited I am that it is almost time to decorate my house for Christmas. If you have read this blog for any amount of time, you know that at the Holidays, I tend to go overboard. This year, since it is the first Christmas it will be just the kids and I, I want to do it up big. I was in the dollar store the other day and I found the cutest Christmas Tree magnet set to put on my car. It has several pieces, and trust me, when I put it on my car I will take a picture to show you how adorable it looks.
I am also searching for more decorations for my house, because while I do have a bunch, I kind of want to avoid using the stuff that will remind the kids of their dad. I want this to be a special time for them, not a stressful one. I found these Christmas Designs that you can put on the wall of your home, and I fell in love with these red balls.
I have the perfect place for them to go, too. I also want to find some of those decorations that go on your door jams. Do you know what I am talking about? This is the first place I have lived where I would be able to use something like that.
What special decorations do you have for your home?
I am also searching for more decorations for my house, because while I do have a bunch, I kind of want to avoid using the stuff that will remind the kids of their dad. I want this to be a special time for them, not a stressful one. I found these Christmas Designs that you can put on the wall of your home, and I fell in love with these red balls.
I have the perfect place for them to go, too. I also want to find some of those decorations that go on your door jams. Do you know what I am talking about? This is the first place I have lived where I would be able to use something like that.
What special decorations do you have for your home?
Sunday, September 4, 2011
A Lazy Weekend
I am enjoying a nice, quiet, kid free three day weekend. I have learned how to really appreciate extra days off from work, especially since they don't come around very often. On a normal week, by this time, I am already stressing about the start of another work week. Today, I am sitting on the couch, watching Mercy on Netflix, and being lazy.
Yesterday, I went to some yard sales with a friend, and we had a ball! I bought a couple of things, one of which is a stocking stuffer for my mom. Yes, that's right. I bought my first Christmas gift of the year. I'm really hoping that sometime between now and Christmas, I can find the money to buy everyone a gift.
I always have the hardest time figuring out what to get the people who I don't know well, but I feel I should give a gift to. Sometimes a fine wine is perfect, but not everyone drinks. It would be pretty embarrassing to pick out wine gifts for someone who has never had a drink before. I know some people keep a supply of generic gifts in the closet for those "drop by" guests around the holidays, and I am sure there is a bottle or two of wine in most of them.
Yesterday, I went to some yard sales with a friend, and we had a ball! I bought a couple of things, one of which is a stocking stuffer for my mom. Yes, that's right. I bought my first Christmas gift of the year. I'm really hoping that sometime between now and Christmas, I can find the money to buy everyone a gift.
I always have the hardest time figuring out what to get the people who I don't know well, but I feel I should give a gift to. Sometimes a fine wine is perfect, but not everyone drinks. It would be pretty embarrassing to pick out wine gifts for someone who has never had a drink before. I know some people keep a supply of generic gifts in the closet for those "drop by" guests around the holidays, and I am sure there is a bottle or two of wine in most of them.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Relaxing!
So far, I am enjoying my Holiday weekend. I am lucky enough to have Monday off, which means an extra day to sleep in, but it also means I lose a day's pay. That is not really a good thing, but I think it will be worth it when I am floating around in Mom's pool all day Monday, without a care. I think we all deserve a day like that every now and then. In fact, that pretty much sums up my day today. I was so relaxed I actually fell asleep on a float.
It was wonderful.
As much as I will enjoy the relaxation, I am looking forward to going back to work Tuesday. I love my job. I love that although I do have a routine in the mornings and afternoons, between them I never know where I might go or what I'll be doing. I enjoy being in the van by myself. I usually turn the radio up and sing along. I am so lucky that I was able to get this job, especially since I don't have much driving experience. When I first started looking for work after my husband left, I didn't even know how to write up a resume. I mean, I had been a stay at home mom for several years, and the last job I worked was McDonald's. My sister said I should look online for resume help so that I could get something together to add to all the applications I was filling out. I never did, and I'm not sure if that an impact on my lack of responses to all the applications I did submit. Then again, I think that I am right where I am supposed to be right now, so everything worked out for the best. The funny thing is, I swore up and down that I would never work another job where I had to wear my hair up every day, yet most days, I end up with my hair in a bun, off my neck. I start the day all pretty, with my hair fixed (and down) and my makeup done, but by mid-morning, I am sweating, so the hair goes up. By that time, I have already impressed who it is I like to impress, so I don't care.
One of these days I'll post a recent picture of myself. I am sure you will all be impressed with how good I look. I know that I am. :)
It was wonderful.
As much as I will enjoy the relaxation, I am looking forward to going back to work Tuesday. I love my job. I love that although I do have a routine in the mornings and afternoons, between them I never know where I might go or what I'll be doing. I enjoy being in the van by myself. I usually turn the radio up and sing along. I am so lucky that I was able to get this job, especially since I don't have much driving experience. When I first started looking for work after my husband left, I didn't even know how to write up a resume. I mean, I had been a stay at home mom for several years, and the last job I worked was McDonald's. My sister said I should look online for resume help so that I could get something together to add to all the applications I was filling out. I never did, and I'm not sure if that an impact on my lack of responses to all the applications I did submit. Then again, I think that I am right where I am supposed to be right now, so everything worked out for the best. The funny thing is, I swore up and down that I would never work another job where I had to wear my hair up every day, yet most days, I end up with my hair in a bun, off my neck. I start the day all pretty, with my hair fixed (and down) and my makeup done, but by mid-morning, I am sweating, so the hair goes up. By that time, I have already impressed who it is I like to impress, so I don't care.
One of these days I'll post a recent picture of myself. I am sure you will all be impressed with how good I look. I know that I am. :)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
My Valentines...Two Of Them Anyway
First, we have the big elephant:
And then we have the little elephant:
Monday, December 6, 2010
A Christmas Party
Last night was my husband's work Christmas party. Honestly, I was very surprised when he informed me a couple of weeks ago that he actually wanted to go. This is the first time in five years that he has had anything to do with work outside of work. Did you follow that?
I am usually a little anxious about things like this, but I ended up having a really good time. I know a few of the people he works with, and we all sat together and had a nice time. There was good food, good conversation, and then the DJ got to work. You could tell who was drinking and who wasn't by the way people were dancing. And of course, once the DJ finished setting up karaoke equipment, you really knew who'd been drinking. You also found out who could sing and who couldn't. Unfortunately, my poor ears didn't think any of last nights "singers" were very good, but I give them credit for getting up there and doing their thing.
We didn't stay for the whole party, though. Once they started playing "Baby Got Back" and that song that Sandra Bullock sings in the woods in The Proposal, I was ready to go. I know, I am such an old lady!
I am looking forward to getting together again with some of Junior's coworkers. I just hope I don't have to wait another year to do it.
I am usually a little anxious about things like this, but I ended up having a really good time. I know a few of the people he works with, and we all sat together and had a nice time. There was good food, good conversation, and then the DJ got to work. You could tell who was drinking and who wasn't by the way people were dancing. And of course, once the DJ finished setting up karaoke equipment, you really knew who'd been drinking. You also found out who could sing and who couldn't. Unfortunately, my poor ears didn't think any of last nights "singers" were very good, but I give them credit for getting up there and doing their thing.
We didn't stay for the whole party, though. Once they started playing "Baby Got Back" and that song that Sandra Bullock sings in the woods in The Proposal, I was ready to go. I know, I am such an old lady!
I am looking forward to getting together again with some of Junior's coworkers. I just hope I don't have to wait another year to do it.
Hickory Farms
Holidays. In my family, the Holidays mean food. Lots of food. Noshies (our name for appetizers), the main meal, and then dessert. Lots and lots of desserts. Most of the time, the noshies are better than the actual meal. Just take a look at this tray of food and tell me what you think:
This is the "Home For The Holidays Gift Box" from Hickory Farms, and we enjoyed it on Thanksgiving .
Let me tell you...it was all delicious. I have to admit that I had never tried a summer sausage before. I could kick myself now that I know what I was missing! I am also not a fan of onions, but the three cheese and onion wedge was my favorite cheese. The crackers were a little bite of heaven as well.
The box I received for review is one of the boxes in their "military section" that can be sent to any APO/FPO military address around the world with free shipping. How cool is that? I remember how hard it was the first year my brother was in the military, when he couldn't be home with us. I can only imagine that it was ten times harder on him. I think he would have appreciated a little something from home, and these Hickory Farms gift boxes are the perfect reminder.
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hickory Farms and received a signature gift box from Hickory Farms to thank me for taking the time to participate.
Included in the box was:
-2 - 10 oz. Our Signature Beef Summer Sausages
-10 oz. Italian Recipe Beef Summer Sausage
- 8 oz. Big Barn Cheddar®
- 7 oz. Cheddar & Havarti Blend
- 4 oz. Three Cheese & Onion Wedge
- 4 oz. Smooth N Sharp Wedge
- 2.25 oz. Sweet Hot Mustards
- 2.5 oz. Honey Pineapple Mustard
- 2 - .5 oz. Cracked Wheat Crackers
Let me tell you...it was all delicious. I have to admit that I had never tried a summer sausage before. I could kick myself now that I know what I was missing! I am also not a fan of onions, but the three cheese and onion wedge was my favorite cheese. The crackers were a little bite of heaven as well.
The box I received for review is one of the boxes in their "military section" that can be sent to any APO/FPO military address around the world with free shipping. How cool is that? I remember how hard it was the first year my brother was in the military, when he couldn't be home with us. I can only imagine that it was ten times harder on him. I think he would have appreciated a little something from home, and these Hickory Farms gift boxes are the perfect reminder.
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hickory Farms and received a signature gift box from Hickory Farms to thank me for taking the time to participate.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Five More Months Until Christmas
I can not believe Christmas is only five months away.
I asked the girls today what they wanted, and Santa is going to have to win the lottery to get them what they asked for. Brandi said she wanted an underwater camera and an underwater video camera. (it might have had something to do with us being in mom's pool at the time) Kasi wants a DSi, but I think I might try and talk her out of it. We have a playstation and a wii, and she doesn't really play either one, so I don't think she'd use the DSi. But, if she really wants it, I guess I'll have to see about getting her one.
I'm scared to ask Ryan what he wants...
I asked the girls today what they wanted, and Santa is going to have to win the lottery to get them what they asked for. Brandi said she wanted an underwater camera and an underwater video camera. (it might have had something to do with us being in mom's pool at the time) Kasi wants a DSi, but I think I might try and talk her out of it. We have a playstation and a wii, and she doesn't really play either one, so I don't think she'd use the DSi. But, if she really wants it, I guess I'll have to see about getting her one.I'm scared to ask Ryan what he wants...
Monday, July 5, 2010
My 4th Was Awesome!
I promise to take more pictures next time...that is, as long as I am not having too much fun!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy 4th Of July!
We went to watch fireworks tonight...or last night since it is after midnight...whatever...and while we were waiting for the show to start, Brandi serenaded me. Just to warn you...I have had my camera for over a year now and I just realized a couple of days ago that I can shoot video with it. See, that's what happens when you don't read the instruction manual! So consider yourselves warned...there will be lots of videos around here from now on. Anyway, enjoy The National Anthem, sung by my very talented and precious eight year old, and enjoy your 4th! (I'll be swimming at mom's...big surprise, I know)
Monday, May 31, 2010
Rain, Rain, Go Away...At Least For Today
I woke up this morning, and when I opened my eyes, I thought it was still early. I rolled over to look at my alarm clock, and it said 9:42.
Well, that didn't seem right. The light coming in the windows was not bright enough for it to be that late. Then I heard it. It was probably what had woken me up to begin with. Thunder. Loud, booming thunder.
Great. That means no swimming today, and the kids have been looking forward to swimming for weeks. I called my mom, and we are still going forward with the cookout. Kind of. We will be hanging out inside, instead of poolside, and we will be cooking on the stove instead of the grill. It's disappointing, sure, but at least we have many more weekends, and Holidays, this summer to enjoy the pool.
The next big cookout Holiday is, of course, the 4th of July. Last year, I hosted the cookout, and then we enjoyed a fireworks display put on by Cowpens Battlefield. This year, we will no doubt have it at my mom's. I want to go all out with decorations, and finding wholesales, closeouts, liquidations and sale prices on said decorations is a must. I found this salad set for only $10, and it can be used on other occasions as well. There are so many other great products for sale to the public at great prices. You can find decorations for any occasion, too. I will be focusing on Summer decorations, though, that can be used over and over again. When I spend my money, I like it to be on things that will last through more than one use.
Hopefully, this storm will pass quickly, and we will be able to at least cook on the grill. I bought all the ingredients to make those Polynesian Sausage Kabobs I have been drooling over, and I am pretty sure they won't come out right if baked in the oven. So I will sit here, and silently sing to myself the "rain, rain, go away" song. Do you think that will help the weather clear up?
I really hope so.
Well, that didn't seem right. The light coming in the windows was not bright enough for it to be that late. Then I heard it. It was probably what had woken me up to begin with. Thunder. Loud, booming thunder.
Great. That means no swimming today, and the kids have been looking forward to swimming for weeks. I called my mom, and we are still going forward with the cookout. Kind of. We will be hanging out inside, instead of poolside, and we will be cooking on the stove instead of the grill. It's disappointing, sure, but at least we have many more weekends, and Holidays, this summer to enjoy the pool.
Hopefully, this storm will pass quickly, and we will be able to at least cook on the grill. I bought all the ingredients to make those Polynesian Sausage Kabobs I have been drooling over, and I am pretty sure they won't come out right if baked in the oven. So I will sit here, and silently sing to myself the "rain, rain, go away" song. Do you think that will help the weather clear up?
I really hope so.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter!
I hope you all have a wonderful day! We celebrated with family yesterday, so today we plan on going fishing. (as long as it doesn't rain)
And here's a little teaser....I have a huge (at least to me) giveaway that I will be posting in the next day or so that you will definitely want to check out! I am so excited about this!!!!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Who's Your Valentine?
People say that Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year.
I say why wait for one day every year to show the person you love how much they mean to you?
Junior and I have never made a big deal about Valentine's Day. I know he loves me, and he knows I love him, and we show each other all through the year. That said, it would be nice to get some flowers and chocolates on the same day as millions of other girls. I remember when Brandi was just a couple of months old, Junior sent flowers to me on Valentine's Day. I had just gone back to work, and I was feeling so sick that day. (turned out I had the flu) I still have the card that he sent with them. It was signed from him and the three kids. It was the best Valentine's Day I have ever had.
This year I might drop hints that I want flowers again. I will, subtly, let him know that he can use a Proflowers code to save some money, too. My favorite flowers are pale yellow roses. I used to like pink ones as a teen, but as I have grown up my tastes have changed.
But, if I don't get flowers, that will be fine, too. I know with moving and everything we have happening in the next month, this particular Holiday may slip by unnoticed. But that's okay.
Like I said, I know my husband love me, and I don't need a special day for him to prove it to me.
I say why wait for one day every year to show the person you love how much they mean to you?
Junior and I have never made a big deal about Valentine's Day. I know he loves me, and he knows I love him, and we show each other all through the year. That said, it would be nice to get some flowers and chocolates on the same day as millions of other girls. I remember when Brandi was just a couple of months old, Junior sent flowers to me on Valentine's Day. I had just gone back to work, and I was feeling so sick that day. (turned out I had the flu) I still have the card that he sent with them. It was signed from him and the three kids. It was the best Valentine's Day I have ever had.This year I might drop hints that I want flowers again. I will, subtly, let him know that he can use a Proflowers code to save some money, too. My favorite flowers are pale yellow roses. I used to like pink ones as a teen, but as I have grown up my tastes have changed.
But, if I don't get flowers, that will be fine, too. I know with moving and everything we have happening in the next month, this particular Holiday may slip by unnoticed. But that's okay.
Like I said, I know my husband love me, and I don't need a special day for him to prove it to me.
Friday, January 1, 2010
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