Sunday, November 27, 2011
Plumdistrict STEAL!!!
Alright friends...Have you heard of Plumdistrict? It has amazing deals and you purchase vouchers to use at different on-line shops. I got my Christmas cards done this year for 10.00 with shipping (including the photo return labels!). I just figured out that you can click on the top that says "everywhere" and there are a ton of neat online stores! (Kitsel is precious for little girls!) Today only, ...you get an additional 40 percent off your voucher with the code "sunday40" so most of the deals you pay 15 dollars and you are able to spend 50! Here is a link that you can get 5 dollars off as well!!! THAT MEANS THAT YOU PAY $10.00 and you get to spend $50.00!! Try it out for yourself and see! Clicking on this link will automatically give you the 5.00 off and don't forget to enter your code "sunday40" https://www.plumdistrict.com/?ref=u3861bc70a67 ENJOY!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
THANKSGIVING Eve
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving...yahoo!! That means great family time and lots of good food.
I have been "honoring" Thanksgiving and Fall for a while now.
Here are some "Fallish" items that are my favorites...
Sugared/Candy pecans in the crock-pot. Can you say wonderful?!
Get a good ole orange and share it with your baby and then throw it in a pot of boiling water, mixed with some whole cloves and cinnamon and your house will smell as if Mr. Fall has walked inside! :)
Nothing is better in a house then some great smelling candles. Please look at the one on the right..yes, that is Marshmallow fireside! OMG! :)
This has nothing really to do with Fall except they are my new favorite additions in my sweet babies room.
So retro!
AND this will ALWAYS be my favorite saying and I had to frame it in both girls rooms.
It. Gets. Me. Every time.
Unfortunately our pre-lit tree only lasted us about 3 years BUT that gave me an excuse to get a NEW 9 ft. tree that I am in love with. Leave it to Martha Stewart to create the most beautiful trees. I'll get a picture soon.
I like to add a hint of a new color to my tree each year. This year I added this pretty blue
Reds, Golds, Browns and now Blues...perfect
Speaking of perfect...this is my fun loving little girl in action!
Sure did make her those pants out of old onesies! I can't wait to make some more!
And we can't forget about my dark hair/blue eyed beauty :)
I enjoy once 6:00 p.m. rolls around. I try to hold Maddyn off on having her full out bedtime routine for a while so she will sleep through the whole night and as a result--I get to let her sleep on me! (That's my comfy green robe that I wear all hours of the day when I get home) 
Today I have a lot on my agenda before the family comes to our house tomorrow to celebrate.
Love that...no packing up my kids and I have easy access to everything here.
I'm making mini pumpkin pies with cool whip and a heavenly pretzel salad. It has cool whip, cream cheese, pineapple chunks, buttered/sugared baked pretzels...sounds delish!
Time to head scurry around the house while the girls are napping to Clean, clean, clean!
Have a safe Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thankful.
Good morning! I'm joining in on the "linky party" over at What the Teacher Wants! What a better time to list some things that I am thankful for! You can also read below what makes me weird, happy, sad, etc. :)
Oh my sweet girls... Having Maddyn has made life even better and I didn't think it could get much better. God has blessed us with the sweetest most prettiest little girls. I. Adore. Them. They both have their own special personalities that have stolen our hearts.
3. What 3 blogs are you most thankful for??
All of the ones on my side bar are my FAVORITES! I especially love the Money Saving Tips one, get some great ides from The First Grade Parade and What the Teacher Wants and a new favorite is The 36th Avenue. Can I add Pinterest to that?!!
4. What guilty pleasure are you most thankful for?
Hmmm... A guilty pleasure is something you shouldn't like but you like it anyway. I don't necessarily have anything like that but I might have some things that I like that might add the calories, take time out of my day or cause me to spend money!
Here we go...
-----Target, yep, Target. I DIE in that store. I could easily close my eyes and pick something out and I guarantee you, I would probably like it. ESPECIALLY in the children's clothing section. OH. My. Word!
----Cheese sticks with ranch AND maybe a small DP as well...this is the one that adds the calories if consumed too much :)
----Big Brother, the best reality t.v show EVER. This consumes my Summer 3 days a week BUT I think it is okay since I spend this time with my husband curled up in the living room together. He's hooked too
----Pinterest...I am now hooked. I stayed away for a while and now I'm hooked. I'm proud to say though that I sometimes choose to stay away for a day or two and then when I'm on, I limit my time so it does not completely hook me in! ha! (Just realized that I just used the word "hooked" about a million times!)
5. What are you most thankful for?
Are you ready for this list? I feel like this might be my acceptance speech :)
*My health and my families health. I never take this for granted. I thank god every day that I get to spend another day with my family.
*My church and savior. I love everything about the church that has become our church home. I adored my church where I grew up in and now I am happy that I have a church that I love as much as the one I did growing up. I am so excited to watch my angels make it through each of the nurseries/Sunday schools and eventually join the youth group.
*My parents for raising me and molding me into the person I am today.
*My very best friends. My true best friends are the most genuine and real people. I love that they don't have a jeolous bone in their body, sweet as can be and we always remain best friends even if we haven't seen or spoken to one another in a while. When we are together we always have a ton to laugh at or talk about. I love how a few of my best friends have been life long friends that I have known growing up and some I have met through college or through teaching. I love that I NEVER have to wonder if they are happy for me and I always find joy in their successes as they do for me.
*My girl's sitter. Her keeping my babies during the day has given me the opportunity to teach and make a difference in a child's life while providing for my family. Being able to give my girls everything that they could hope for (while keeping them humble) and giving them the opportunity to attend a great college when they get older, makes me smile.
*My in-laws. They are very giving and would do anything for us. My mother-in-law drops everything to come and keep my girls if someone is sick or just for Dustin and I to go on a date. My father-in-law helps me with so many of my projects around the house and enjoys it too!
*Box fans, swaddles and pacifiers :) These I believe are the 3 perfect combinations in helping my babies sleep through the night at such an early age.
*A rocking chair--I have rocked my girls since they have been born and I love every minute of it. I will rock them most likely until they leave my nest. ha!
*Self tanner/mystic tan. I love whoever created this wonderful stuff! One day you are white and the next day you look like you have been to the beach! This also keeps my skin away from tanning beds :)
*My iphone--thanks to this, I am able to document the lives of my children through pictures and videos. I also have easy access to anything I need at that moment.
*Camdyn's teachers. She has had the same two teachers for 2 years now and I love how much they love her and accept her fun loving personality!
*Coffee creamer. I owe this all to Dustin. In college Dustin introduced me to my first cup of coffee with creamer. I about died on how delicious it was. Ever since then, I have had a cup of coffee almost every morning with cream in it. I like to change my coffee into the color white---that means I successfully put enough creamer into it!
*Candles-- these are my most favorite thing in my home to make my house cozy. I have way too many and I get excited when I find a new one.
That's all! Thanks for reading what I am thankful for. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
1. What are you most thankful for in your classroom?
My long-term sub! After recently having my sweet Maddyn, I was able to spend 12 weeks at home with her and know that my class was taken care of. She was awesome and she has made the adjustment back, so much easier! I have a feeling it will be as if I had never left.
2. Who are you most thankful for?
I must say that I could go on and on for WHO I am thankful for. Each person that god has brought into my life has helped me become the person that I am. If I had to choose 3 people :) It would without a doubt be Dustin, Camdyn and Maddyn.
My husband completes me in every way. His is extremely patient and loves with everything that he has. He is continuously coming home with sweet surprises for us and always puts us first. We have literally grown up together (I was 14 when we met) so we have also shaped one another. I love this man and I could never live life without him.
My long-term sub! After recently having my sweet Maddyn, I was able to spend 12 weeks at home with her and know that my class was taken care of. She was awesome and she has made the adjustment back, so much easier! I have a feeling it will be as if I had never left.
2. Who are you most thankful for?
I must say that I could go on and on for WHO I am thankful for. Each person that god has brought into my life has helped me become the person that I am. If I had to choose 3 people :) It would without a doubt be Dustin, Camdyn and Maddyn.
My husband completes me in every way. His is extremely patient and loves with everything that he has. He is continuously coming home with sweet surprises for us and always puts us first. We have literally grown up together (I was 14 when we met) so we have also shaped one another. I love this man and I could never live life without him.
Oh my sweet girls... Having Maddyn has made life even better and I didn't think it could get much better. God has blessed us with the sweetest most prettiest little girls. I. Adore. Them. They both have their own special personalities that have stolen our hearts.
3. What 3 blogs are you most thankful for??
All of the ones on my side bar are my FAVORITES! I especially love the Money Saving Tips one, get some great ides from The First Grade Parade and What the Teacher Wants and a new favorite is The 36th Avenue. Can I add Pinterest to that?!!
4. What guilty pleasure are you most thankful for?
Hmmm... A guilty pleasure is something you shouldn't like but you like it anyway. I don't necessarily have anything like that but I might have some things that I like that might add the calories, take time out of my day or cause me to spend money!
Here we go...
-----Target, yep, Target. I DIE in that store. I could easily close my eyes and pick something out and I guarantee you, I would probably like it. ESPECIALLY in the children's clothing section. OH. My. Word!
----Cheese sticks with ranch AND maybe a small DP as well...this is the one that adds the calories if consumed too much :)
----Big Brother, the best reality t.v show EVER. This consumes my Summer 3 days a week BUT I think it is okay since I spend this time with my husband curled up in the living room together. He's hooked too
----Pinterest...I am now hooked. I stayed away for a while and now I'm hooked. I'm proud to say though that I sometimes choose to stay away for a day or two and then when I'm on, I limit my time so it does not completely hook me in! ha! (Just realized that I just used the word "hooked" about a million times!)
5. What are you most thankful for?
Are you ready for this list? I feel like this might be my acceptance speech :)
*My health and my families health. I never take this for granted. I thank god every day that I get to spend another day with my family.
*My church and savior. I love everything about the church that has become our church home. I adored my church where I grew up in and now I am happy that I have a church that I love as much as the one I did growing up. I am so excited to watch my angels make it through each of the nurseries/Sunday schools and eventually join the youth group.
*My parents for raising me and molding me into the person I am today.
*My very best friends. My true best friends are the most genuine and real people. I love that they don't have a jeolous bone in their body, sweet as can be and we always remain best friends even if we haven't seen or spoken to one another in a while. When we are together we always have a ton to laugh at or talk about. I love how a few of my best friends have been life long friends that I have known growing up and some I have met through college or through teaching. I love that I NEVER have to wonder if they are happy for me and I always find joy in their successes as they do for me.
*My girl's sitter. Her keeping my babies during the day has given me the opportunity to teach and make a difference in a child's life while providing for my family. Being able to give my girls everything that they could hope for (while keeping them humble) and giving them the opportunity to attend a great college when they get older, makes me smile.
*My in-laws. They are very giving and would do anything for us. My mother-in-law drops everything to come and keep my girls if someone is sick or just for Dustin and I to go on a date. My father-in-law helps me with so many of my projects around the house and enjoys it too!
*Box fans, swaddles and pacifiers :) These I believe are the 3 perfect combinations in helping my babies sleep through the night at such an early age.
*A rocking chair--I have rocked my girls since they have been born and I love every minute of it. I will rock them most likely until they leave my nest. ha!
*Self tanner/mystic tan. I love whoever created this wonderful stuff! One day you are white and the next day you look like you have been to the beach! This also keeps my skin away from tanning beds :)
*My iphone--thanks to this, I am able to document the lives of my children through pictures and videos. I also have easy access to anything I need at that moment.
*Camdyn's teachers. She has had the same two teachers for 2 years now and I love how much they love her and accept her fun loving personality!
*Coffee creamer. I owe this all to Dustin. In college Dustin introduced me to my first cup of coffee with creamer. I about died on how delicious it was. Ever since then, I have had a cup of coffee almost every morning with cream in it. I like to change my coffee into the color white---that means I successfully put enough creamer into it!
*Candles-- these are my most favorite thing in my home to make my house cozy. I have way too many and I get excited when I find a new one.
That's all! Thanks for reading what I am thankful for. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
I'm Blank Because...
I found this on Little Miss Momma's blog the other day and thought it would be fun to look back on! You should join in on the fun as well :)
I'm weird because...
I get nervous when I open a can of biscuits or cinnamon rolls because of the "pop" sound that is coming up.
I have to have my newborn next to me in their little bed until they are at least 6 months of age. (hmm...wonder if Maddy will make it this long)
I cannot stand watermelon
I get excited every time I hear the garage door open knowing that it's Dustin
I am germophobic
I have hand sanitizer or wipes with me at all times and I wipe myself, husband and Camdyn down EVERY single time we leave a store/restaurant/school, etc.
I am anal about schedules and I always try to stick to them
I open the door to our garage each night to make sure the garage door is down
I am a "safety" freak
I have never left my babies for longer than a night
I keep a paci for my newborns in my pillowcase for easy access at night
I love to eat my macaroni with ketchup
I have to sleep with my leg out or over Dustin
I rush back as quick as possible to get home to my children when I have been having "me" time
I choose to take Camdyn with me everywhere when I have errands to run
I'm a bad friend because...
I sometimes forget to call/text back but I will eventually remember
I hate to commit to things too early
I might not come over if I have heard that your child has been sick in the past week :)
I'm a good friend because...
I am a loyal friend
I love to make others feel good about them self.
If someones hurting or something bothers the other person, I do anything in my power to make them feel better and relate to them.
I love my best friends and I try to always keep that relationship strong
I will send you random texts, e-mails, phone calls to let you know I'm thinking about you
Things that make me sad...
Animals that are walking around without a home
When I pull up upon a car wreck or I see an ambulance at a house
People who do not know the lord
When people make others feel bad
When someone gossips about another person
The word "hate"
Things that make me happy...
Being in our church home
Kissing my girls and husband
Green traffic arrows
Dustin's kindness and love that he shows us
A giggly baby
Hearing an "I love you"
My students telling me at the end of the day that they are not ready to go home
A smile from a stranger
October, November and December
When someone compliments my children on their behavior
A new package in the mail
Christmas cards
Teaching and forming relationships with my kids and parents
Sitting for hours with my sister and parents, reminiscing
The relationship that Dustin has with Camdyn
The over abundance of joy that fills my daughter's heart
I'm excited for...
Of course...Christmas and all of the festivities!!!
I'm weird because...
I get nervous when I open a can of biscuits or cinnamon rolls because of the "pop" sound that is coming up.
I have to have my newborn next to me in their little bed until they are at least 6 months of age. (hmm...wonder if Maddy will make it this long)
I cannot stand watermelon
I get excited every time I hear the garage door open knowing that it's Dustin
I am germophobic
I have hand sanitizer or wipes with me at all times and I wipe myself, husband and Camdyn down EVERY single time we leave a store/restaurant/school, etc.
I am anal about schedules and I always try to stick to them
I open the door to our garage each night to make sure the garage door is down
I am a "safety" freak
I have never left my babies for longer than a night
I keep a paci for my newborns in my pillowcase for easy access at night
I love to eat my macaroni with ketchup
I have to sleep with my leg out or over Dustin
I rush back as quick as possible to get home to my children when I have been having "me" time
I choose to take Camdyn with me everywhere when I have errands to run
I'm a bad friend because...
I sometimes forget to call/text back but I will eventually remember
I hate to commit to things too early
I might not come over if I have heard that your child has been sick in the past week :)
I'm a good friend because...
I am a loyal friend
I love to make others feel good about them self.
If someones hurting or something bothers the other person, I do anything in my power to make them feel better and relate to them.
I love my best friends and I try to always keep that relationship strong
I will send you random texts, e-mails, phone calls to let you know I'm thinking about you
Things that make me sad...
Animals that are walking around without a home
When I pull up upon a car wreck or I see an ambulance at a house
People who do not know the lord
When people make others feel bad
When someone gossips about another person
The word "hate"
Things that make me happy...
Being in our church home
Kissing my girls and husband
Green traffic arrows
Dustin's kindness and love that he shows us
A giggly baby
Hearing an "I love you"
My students telling me at the end of the day that they are not ready to go home
A smile from a stranger
October, November and December
When someone compliments my children on their behavior
A new package in the mail
Christmas cards
Teaching and forming relationships with my kids and parents
Sitting for hours with my sister and parents, reminiscing
The relationship that Dustin has with Camdyn
The over abundance of joy that fills my daughter's heart
I'm excited for...
Of course...Christmas and all of the festivities!!!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Halloween and my 2 babies/Crafts!
Back to uploading pictures from my camera! Love the look of them much much better. I have a few from Halloween from my phone but most of them are from my good ole Nikon. :)
This was Maddyn's first Halloween! She didn't get to partake in the trick-or-treating because I wanted her to enjoy the warmth of her own home-- so Nanna rocked her and let her enjoy Maddyn's "trick-or-treating" on Nanna's shoulder, fast asleep.
However, Big sister has fun with ANYTHING and EVERYTHING she does! I love how much she enjoys life. She was a little more hesitant this year with some of the "spooky" decorations in our neighborhood but all in all, she had a great time and came home with a big loot of candy. Every morning (no lie) she will go and pick out a piece of candy that she is going to eat after lunch and then one after dinner and she will display them around the house or carry them with her wherever she goes. :)
Meet "Olivia"...Camdyn LOVES Olivia so it was no shock when she decided this was what she wanted to be for Halloween. Love how excited she is in this picture
Below: This is a bit scary! Maddyn looks just like a baby doll here! What do you think?!
These are MY recent crafts around the house!
Mom and dad are building a beautiful new home out in the country and I happened to find a piece of wood that was perfectly cut. It's about 4 foot tall and such a good piece of wood. I put some chalkboard paint on it and made a chalkboard menu for our kitchen! I have been wanting one to put our weekly menu on. I sure do love how Friday and Saturdays are left blank...family eating out time! (and the Pei Wei...we had a buy one get one free entree but sadly it had expired..Boo)
That's a lot of projects hugh?! You can get a lot done during naptime or the weekends!
I also have a new cleaning schedule that helps me so much. All you do is clean about 30 minutes each day and by the end of the week, you have a clean (or touched) house. For instance, on Monday's I dust, Tuesdays I vaccuum the house, Wednesdays I clean the front bathroom, Thursdays I clean my bathroom and organize my closet and Friday's I clean the kitchen and wipe it down/sanitize it. Then when it is the weekend, I don't have much to do! I usually just get the girls sheets and clothes washed. I obviously have to pick up little messes and toys throughout the day but at least the not-so-fun stuff gets done in small increments.
I have a pretty little 3 year old waiting to play with me--Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Our life!
So... Right now I'm rocking Maddyn and only one hand is free and the other is tucked underneath her sweet sweet body so this might be short and sweet but with some pics!
Have I said how much I adore her?! Yep, I'm smitten over this baby. :) she is the best baby and is such a little charmer!
Here's some things we've been up to! (many of these from a while back)
Sitting with daddy and big sister
Getting dressed up! (this is one of my many outfits that my mom saved of mine!)
Camdyn and I went to our church fall festival and had a blast with aunt Issa and Macey.
Someone turned 2 months a few weeks ago!
At 2 1/2 months she is:
Rolling side to side
Holds her head up very well
Drinks about 4 ounces
Sleeps around 5 to 6 hours at night but 7 last night!
Smiles constantly
She is very content laying and kicking around
Is liking the car rides better! Woo hoo!
LOVES her paci and she is one happy baby when it is in her mouth!
Maddyn will stick her little shoulder out and bend her face towards it with a smile and a coo...a little flirt!
At her 2 month appt she was almost 12 pounds (75th percentile) and 90th percentile for her height
She takes about a good 3 to 4 hour nap during the day and a 2 hour nap in the early morning
Notices everything that moves and walks around her!
Have I said how much I adore her?! Yep, I'm smitten over this baby. :) she is the best baby and is such a little charmer!
Here's some things we've been up to! (many of these from a while back)
Sitting with daddy and big sister
Getting dressed up! (this is one of my many outfits that my mom saved of mine!)
Camdyn and I went to our church fall festival and had a blast with aunt Issa and Macey.
Someone turned 2 months a few weeks ago!
At 2 1/2 months she is:
Rolling side to side
Holds her head up very well
Drinks about 4 ounces
Sleeps around 5 to 6 hours at night but 7 last night!
Smiles constantly
She is very content laying and kicking around
Is liking the car rides better! Woo hoo!
LOVES her paci and she is one happy baby when it is in her mouth!
Maddyn will stick her little shoulder out and bend her face towards it with a smile and a coo...a little flirt!
At her 2 month appt she was almost 12 pounds (75th percentile) and 90th percentile for her height
She takes about a good 3 to 4 hour nap during the day and a 2 hour nap in the early morning
Notices everything that moves and walks around her!
She is trying to laugh and it is so cute
I hope to post on Halloween soon and upcoming Christmas decor! I also am going to try to revert back to camera pictures...when I got the ones developed from my phone---not too clear therefore the blog books might not be either :(
I hope to post on Halloween soon and upcoming Christmas decor! I also am going to try to revert back to camera pictures...when I got the ones developed from my phone---not too clear therefore the blog books might not be either :(
Have a great Thursday! Crockpot sugared pecans are "roasting" as we speak--I'll let you know how they turn out!
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