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Saturday, December 8, 2012

I AM HERE

Things have been a little "crazy" around here.
I take somewhat of a sabbatical every year around this time.

The last week of November
And
The first week of December

My mother died when I was 15...at the end of November
And
My daughter the first of December in 2008

....my mother was only 39
...my daughter only 17 1/2 months
...both to cancer
...both AMAZING people
...I miss them both like crazy
...it sometimes feels like yesterday
...and
...sometimes like many moons have past
...it doesn't get easier
...I have learned to cope
...what I can do
...what I can't do
...one day
...I will see them again
...oh how I long for that day

During this "crazy" time...
I have done a lot of reflecting
On
The
Past
And
What
Was.

I
Try to focus on the
Positive.

So
while this blog has not been updated.
It has NOT been forgotten.
But my mind has been occupied with two people I love and miss more than I could ever explain.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

CYBER MONDAY

i have never participated in CYBER Monday before.
i did today.
i felt like a thief.
i mean....i am sure the prices are already jacked up.
but.
i save some major cash'ola!
which makes this mama
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
and TheMan is HAPPY too!!!

we are almost completely done with our Christmas shopping.
we still have...
stockings.
and
family gifts

but....
mostly D-O-N-E!!!

Hurray for the (usual) Procrastinator!

*Would you like to know what ALL i got?
i started out with FREE twine from Pick.YOUR.Plum (i just paid shipping)
i ordered an AWESOME planner from Paper Coterie (50% OFF)
i ordered a floor length mirror and wall mirror and candle sticks from Kirkland's (free shipping and 50% off or 30% off)
buy ONE get ONE free was the deal at Kohl's on some Husky jeans for JackJack
Canvas People 80% off BIG canvas...score
AMAZON...50% off a tool bench i have had my eye on for JD and FREE shipping thanks to AmazonPrime
and
a few other miscellaneous things on SALE for Christmas and just because
3 blouses/Sweaters and 2 pairs of socks for me from AnnTaylor LOFT all 50%OFF!!!!
and my final score was at Office Max...
i have been needing a printer since the fire
and
i have had my eye on one...normal $150.
Today on Sale for $89. plus Free Shipping...
then in my LV wallet i found an O.M. card. it had $100 on it...
yup...
i got it for FREE and still have a $11 balance for next time!!!

i have to say i am pleased with my deals.
i saved a TON of money.
very thankful.

did you shop this CYBER Monday?















Friday, November 23, 2012

celebrate




















Today...
we celebrated this guy turning 8.

Tons of pictures
about
his
duck hunting
party
coming
next
week!!!

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving.2012

Let us give THANKS for what we have.




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Thessalonians 5:17-22

The Message (MSG)
16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

i am thankful for my family.
not just my kiddos...
but.
my amaZing husband. 

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Cooking our Feast

Today.
The Day Before Thanksgiving.
I have been prepping
and
preparing
And
cooking our feast.

I am in charge of the
Dressing (my grandma's recipe)
Corn casserole
Green bean casserole
Yeast rolls
Peach cobbler
Blueberry cobbler
And
Pumpkin Pie

I am ahead of schedule.
And
happy to help prepare our feast
And
Enjoy the blessings I have been given.

I am going to bed tonight with a THANKFUL HEART.

Also...
You'll never guess where Mr. Turkey was found...
Yup...on the peach cobbler.
:)



Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Elf on the Shelf

My son has been begging for an Elf on the Shelf for two years now.
I am finally giving in.
It's the BIG thing now, RIGHT?

To me it is a major faux pa to put ANY Christmas decor up prior to Thanksgiving!!!

With that said..
I needed a gift for Jack Jack to open on his actual birthday.
(Aka. Black Friday this Year)
It maybe kinda weird.
But...
That's how we roll.
Yup.
He is getting his Elf on the Shelf for his birthday.

HE is going to be super SUPER ExCiTeD!!!

So.
My Question For YOU!

Do you
or
Are you doing Elf on the Shelf with your kiddos?
If so...
What is your elf/you excited about getting into?

I have seen some ideas on Pinterest but curious what your favorites are.

Honestly.
I am excited to finally have an Elf on the Shelf, too.

Meet our Elf.
He is "nameless" for the moment.
More Elf pictures to come after 12.1.12!

Monday, November 19, 2012

SeRioUsLY

I should have known that today was not going to be an ordinary day.
I woke up to the sound of TheMan's shaving mirror shattering on the tile.

This is the second time this has happen in less than 4 months.

I made the boys some French Toast and Bacon for breakfast.
Yumm-o
I rocked out to Adele on Pandora.
Made our grocery list.

Then JD and I were off to go grocery shopping.
We went today to get all our needed supplies for Thanksgiving in hopes to beat the craziness later during the week.

Then it happened.
I got JD out of the car.
Shut the door.
Then.
I knew it.
I knew it just right then.
My keys.
My keys are in the car.
My keys are in my locked car.
My phone.
My phone is in the locked car too!

This is the second time this has happened in less than 4 months.

SERIOUSLY!!!

I thought....
Maybe...
Just maybe...
They had fallen in the diaper bag.
I looked.
I looked a hundred times.
But no.
They were in the car.

I went into the store.
Borrowed the phone.
Called TheMan.
Left a message stating how I needed him.

He couldn't find the spare.
So he watches JD while I ran in and did my shopping.
As soon as I was done.
My keys and phone were rescued!

I am thankful.

I think I want a slim Jim for Christmas.
Or
Maybe I will just go make a couple copies of my key.
One for TheMan
And
One for the house.

Now...
it's time for a Sonic break.
Then clean the house time.