This is just the beginning...I have always known we wouldn't be in this house forever, but after almost 10 years living here we are packing up and headed out of Midland! (Praise the Lord)...We aren't moving far, just to Beaverton, about 25 minutes away...
So here is my question, Where in the world do I start?!?! I mean I have started packing up somethings, but I look at this house and feel an incredibly overwhelmed...This is the first time I have ever had to pack up a house...I went from home to a dorm, back to home, and then here...and now packing up a whole house with a family of 5! WHEW, I'm going to be a busy lady the next couple weeks, but it will all be worth it...
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
JC Penney Coupon
JC Penney has a coupon for $10 off $25 purchase, and they have a TON of Clearance for everybody!! Oh, you don't have to print the coupon, they have them in the store as well!!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Moving
Soon we will be moving, I'm not sure of the exact date though. We were supposed to close on the house yesterday and the appraisal guy wanted to go back, and go through the attic (I'm curious to know why this wasn't done before, and how the report was already written up without him going up there...)
Before we actually move into the house we are wanting to redo the kitchen...I am really hoping this doesn't take too long, as Ariana will start kindergarten September 6th...I didn't think I would be in a huge hurry to move since we aren't selling this house, but the school thing kind of puts the pressure on.
Anyway, I have been looking at ideas for the kids bedrooms and here is one for the girls' books that I love and think I am going to attempt! :)
Book Sling
Although I will probably applique their names on the fabric...
I have soooo many things I want to try and do...hopefully I will be able to get some done, maybe this winter when I am snowed in ;)
As for today I am watching my babies learn new things and their imaginations grow...
Love this life!
Before we actually move into the house we are wanting to redo the kitchen...I am really hoping this doesn't take too long, as Ariana will start kindergarten September 6th...I didn't think I would be in a huge hurry to move since we aren't selling this house, but the school thing kind of puts the pressure on.
Anyway, I have been looking at ideas for the kids bedrooms and here is one for the girls' books that I love and think I am going to attempt! :)
Book Sling
Although I will probably applique their names on the fabric...
I have soooo many things I want to try and do...hopefully I will be able to get some done, maybe this winter when I am snowed in ;)
As for today I am watching my babies learn new things and their imaginations grow...
Love this life!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
New Recipe
I'm not really sure what to call it...DELICIOUS would be a good name! My aunt made a version of this when we got home from the hospital after having Zane, I just tweeked it a little. Once again in the slow cooker...Hey, what can I say, I am a busy woman! I mean I spent a good part of my day at the beach, and who in there right mind wants to come home and cook after a day like that ;) So here is the recipe
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of potato soup
1 packet of dried onion soup-I used Lipton brand, I got it free at Kroger :)
a handful or more of cooked bacon pieces ( I got mine from the local meat market all cooked and crumbled for me) remember I like simple, the less work for me the better!
I put it all in the slow cooker toss the chicken in the soup a little and cook it on high for 4 hrs or low for 6-8hrs...
This could go over mashed potatoes or just eat it as a mushy casserole, hahaha...
I wish I had a picture...but sadly, I was too late...
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of potato soup
1 packet of dried onion soup-I used Lipton brand, I got it free at Kroger :)
a handful or more of cooked bacon pieces ( I got mine from the local meat market all cooked and crumbled for me) remember I like simple, the less work for me the better!
I put it all in the slow cooker toss the chicken in the soup a little and cook it on high for 4 hrs or low for 6-8hrs...
This could go over mashed potatoes or just eat it as a mushy casserole, hahaha...
I wish I had a picture...but sadly, I was too late...
Beat the Heat...
It has been a really hot summer for Michigan this year, I am most definitely NOT complaining!! One way I have found to "Beat the Heat" is to use the Crock Pot when I make dinner...Not only does it not heat up the whole house like the stove, I can throw stuff in, in the morning and cook it all day and have delicious meal by dinner time. It is sooooo simple!
I have used many recipes from A Busy Mom's Slow Cooker Adventure. We have all loved the recipes I have used this far! Last night was the Cheesy Ranch "Tot" Bake....I put green beans in mine, which the girls didn't care for, but Jason and I both enjoyed it!
I have used many recipes from A Busy Mom's Slow Cooker Adventure. We have all loved the recipes I have used this far! Last night was the Cheesy Ranch "Tot" Bake....I put green beans in mine, which the girls didn't care for, but Jason and I both enjoyed it!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
JIF giveaway on momspotted.com!
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Perfect for those road trips with the kiddos!!
S-H-O-T-S!!!
Today, We had to take Ariana to get her Kindergarten shots...I had in my mind she was going to flip out and start crying and need some major consoling while I was trying to take care of a baby that hates sitting in his carseat...
Well we arrived at just before her appointment time. I asked both girls if they had to go potty before we went into the office, and both of them assured me they did NOT have to...I checked Ariana in, and Adalyn comes up to me first saying she had to go potty... (annoyed) I took her. I asked Ariana again when we were in the bathroom if she had to go, the answer was still no...about ten minutes later we were back in the waiting room she decided she had to go as well...This normally wouldn't be a huge deal, however, the bathroom is outside of the office and at this point I didn't want to miss them calling her name or Zane waking up. So again, annoyed, I took her...We get back just in time to be called back to the room, Zane was wide awake at this time just waiting for the right time to start flipping out.
We get back to the room and the nurse comes in and asks some questions then leaves and we wait for the Dr. during this time, Adalyn starts bouncing on the seat...guess what, the child has to go to the bathroom again! Finally, everyone's bladder is emptied...and the Dr comes in checks Ariana out, then the nurse again...tells me to put the baby in his seat and hold Ariana while she does it....Ariana put her head in my shoulder and whispered "mickey mouse, mickey mouse" flinched just a little and that was it...My Brave, Brave little girl!!! All ready for Kindergarten NOW!!!
Well we arrived at just before her appointment time. I asked both girls if they had to go potty before we went into the office, and both of them assured me they did NOT have to...I checked Ariana in, and Adalyn comes up to me first saying she had to go potty... (annoyed) I took her. I asked Ariana again when we were in the bathroom if she had to go, the answer was still no...about ten minutes later we were back in the waiting room she decided she had to go as well...This normally wouldn't be a huge deal, however, the bathroom is outside of the office and at this point I didn't want to miss them calling her name or Zane waking up. So again, annoyed, I took her...We get back just in time to be called back to the room, Zane was wide awake at this time just waiting for the right time to start flipping out.
We get back to the room and the nurse comes in and asks some questions then leaves and we wait for the Dr. during this time, Adalyn starts bouncing on the seat...guess what, the child has to go to the bathroom again! Finally, everyone's bladder is emptied...and the Dr comes in checks Ariana out, then the nurse again...tells me to put the baby in his seat and hold Ariana while she does it....Ariana put her head in my shoulder and whispered "mickey mouse, mickey mouse" flinched just a little and that was it...My Brave, Brave little girl!!! All ready for Kindergarten NOW!!!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
He is here and now 3 months old!
On April 25th, Jason and I got up early and made our way to the hospital. My c-section was scheduled as the first one that day, thankfully! I knew what to expect for the preparation of the surgery, since this was my third one. Yet, every time (this one was no exception) I was nervous...Nervous that something may happen to me and I had two beautiful little girls at home, nervous that Zane would have some major complications, even though the extensive ultra sounds showed nothing more then a spot on his heart...So many things start going through head...As it was it took the anesthesiologist around 45 minutes to get the spinal in correctly (just more time to ponder all the things that could happen, and to decide I would never do this again!) Once the anesthetic started working, the doctor brought Jason in and about 15 minutes later introduced us to our Beautiful son Zane Michael! He was 8lbs 13oz and 20 inches long. The first thing I saw when the nurse brought him over to me was his dimple in his chin! It is so prominent and cute, we all love it! He was absolutely perfect! I just kept thanking God for keeping me safe and Zane healthy!
The girls absolutely adore him! They can't get enough of him! Daddy is pretty proud too :)
Next on the list was getting Zane an appointment with the pediatric cardiologist...his family doctor told me over and over that all of his exams were fine and there was probably nothing wrong. However, for my piece of mind I wanted an echo-cardiogram done. So we were referred to a doctor in Saginaw.
They did an EKG and ultrasound of his heart. They found a heart mummer and a small hole between the two upper chambers of his heart. The Dr. said there is nothing to be concerned about and that he would see us back in a year *big sigh of relief*! This little guy definitely has God's hands protecting him. Thank you to everybody that has lifted him up prayer!
Tomorrow Zane will be 3 months old. He is getting so big! He smiles and coos at us all the time, once and awhile we can get a small little laugh out of him. He loves to give big sloppy kisses and we all love to receive them. He has been such a blessing to our family!
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