On the front of Yahoo.com, there is a news story about "How to Save Money at Target." Of course I clicked on it, because well, who doesn't want to save money at Target? It's my favorite store! I was blown away on how inaccurate the whole article … [Read more...]
Baby on Board! Don’t Be An Idiot!
I am so sick of the crazy drivers out there. Just recently I have read of so many horrific car accidents out there. In fact, one of my husband’s co-workers was killed a few weekends ago driving home. A drunk driver was driving the wrong way … [Read more...]
Knowing Me, Knowing You! May 2011
I just saw this fun post that Lauren from Crazy About My Baybah linked up with. It's called Knowing Me, Knowing You and it's a link-up over at the blog Tales from the Fairy Blogmother! You can link up too! 1. What was your wedding … [Read more...]
Mom Must Have’s: My First TV Appearance!
Last Friday I was on a local news show called Show Me St. Louis! Heath came with me so he could help set up all the items I was bringing in to review! It was very cool being in the studio. The segment was … [Read more...]
Wasting Away Again in Margaritaville….
I will go ahead and admit it here. I’m a Parrothead. It happened about 8 years ago when Heath and I first visited Margaritaville in Orlando, Florida. I was instantly hooked. The music, the food, the laid-back … [Read more...]
Five Question Friday!
It has been a long time since I have done Five Question Friday but I thought I'd do it this week! I always enjoy reading Carrie With Children's answers and let me know if you do it too! What is your favorite Easter tradition? My … [Read more...]
Weekend Fun!
I hope everyone had a fun weekend! I was hoping to spend the whole weekend outside enjoying the weather but Mother Nature had a different idea! Saturday was COLD, rainy and windy! It was about a high of 50 degrees! We spent ALL DAY in the … [Read more...]
The Nightmare Before (During and After!) Christmas!
I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas! I have missed everyone so much and I have especially missed blogging! Our Christmas was not so good, it started out the day before Heath got REALLY sick with the stomach flu. He was getting sick … [Read more...]
We Met Santa!
I was really excited about taking Hayden to see Santa this year! At home, he loved watching anything that had to do with Santa, he had a stuffed Santa he carried around, books about Santa he wanted us to read to him and Santa ornaments he … [Read more...]
Halloween: How Times Have Changed!
Should there be an age limit on Trick or Treating? Recently in Belleville, Illinois, they passed a law that only children 12 and under are allowed to trick or treat. I actually agree that once you are a teenager that you probably shouldn't … [Read more...]
Zombie Goats! (and some Halloween fun!)
Thursday night we went to Grant's Farm to experience their Halloween event with our friends The Callahan Family. What is Grant's Farm? Well, when I first started blogging I wrote a post about Grant's Farm and you can check out their official … [Read more...]
Tag! I’m It! 8 Questions For Me!
This fun game has been going around a lot of the blogs that I frequent and I have been tagged! Mama K from the blog Mama's Messages tagged me with 8 questions, so here I go! 1. What's the last book you read? I am currently reading The … [Read more...]
The Lemp Mansion, A St. Louis Haunted House!
Did you know that St. Louis has it's very own Haunted House? It's The Lemp Mansion!I grew up hearing stories about The Lemp Family and their haunted mansion.~The History~ The Lemp Family were America's first lager beer brewers. Their brewery … [Read more...]
Wednesday Ramblings
~I still can't believe that we leave for vacation on Friday. I feel like I have so much to do. Cleaning, packing, getting the car ready..... ~I finished "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" late last night. I LOVED it. It was so hard to put … [Read more...]
Wednesday Ramblings
~I really want to learn to knit. I think it would be a lot of fun and really relaxing. Plus, my Mother-in-Law knitted Hayden a baby blanket and I think that is so cool. I would love to do that. I'm thinking of buying a beginner's "Learn To Knit" kit … [Read more...]
Want A Smile? Turn Up Your Volume!
I originally posted this video last summer, but I thought it was too cute not to share again with new readers! Thanks to Mommy of a Monster for introducing this super cute video to me! Hope it made you smile! ;-) … [Read more...]
Wanted: Buzz Lightyear With Retractable Wings
Wanted! Buzz Lightyear with Retractable Wings! If the above object is spotted by the below child at a playdate and it is not his, there will be the following: ~Screaming ~Throwing ~Crying Uncontrollably ~Pointing at said … [Read more...]
Getting To Know You Sunday!
I have never participated in Getting To Know You Sunday, hosted by my buddy Keely over at Mannland5! Have you never read her blog? You should, she's awesome! You can also participate yourself in "Getting To Know You" and link up on her … [Read more...]
Monday? August?
So not only is it already Monday, but it's also August 2nd! How did that happen? This summer has flown by! I feel like I have been MIA this past couple days, but I had a good reason! Saturday night was my Grandpa's 75th birthday party! I … [Read more...]
Ooh Ooh Aah Aah!
So, my son is so cute. :-) A few months ago after watching Ooh and Aah on Playhouse Disney, he started singing the song along with them. You know. It's pretty much the cutest thing ever, so whenever he did we clapped and praised … [Read more...]