As you know I shared the fact that I'M PREGNANT the other day. Yes, yes! It's true and all your congrats were so appreciated. This little baby while planned for years turned out to be a surprise of its own. And while even though I think I'm massively HUGE in this pic. I thought it would be fitting to share with you a photo of me the night before I gave birth to Gavin.Yes, I know I have … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Disney’s Mars Needs Moms Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo Review
Take out the trash, eat your broccoli — who needs moms anyway? Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green) finds out how much he needs his mom (Joan Cusack) when she's nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. In a race against time and oxygen, his quest to save her knows no bounds. And with some unexpected help, Milo just might find his way back to her — in more ways than … [Read more...]
It Finally Happened.
I really do stink at keeping secrets. If it's important and I really need to keep a secret I can do it. When it's a good secret though I struggle. If you've noticed I've been all over the place the past two weeks here's my explanation: After 3.5 years of trying we finally decided to call it quits and move forward with our lives. Afterall, our children were only getting older and older. Of course … [Read more...]
The Most Memorable S’mores Face! #Smores
I can't believe we're in the last month of summer! It feels like just yesterday I was counting down the days until the boys were out of school. Now we're counting the days we have left. We love making the most out of every moment and often ends our days with a nice fire in the backyard. To the kids though it is not just a fire. The moment they see their Dad start gathering wood they are in the … [Read more...]
Umi Shoes For Back 2 School! Review & Giveaway!
When it comes time to go back to school I swear my head starts spinning. It seems the boys need so much that it's easily able to forget about something. Shoes are usually one of the last things we think about and I really need to stop that because we end up with the picked over shoes everyone else skipped over. That- or I need to start turning to websites like Umi Shoes that are always in stock … [Read more...]
When You Get A Diagnosis… [Win iPad info too!]
As you know I'm a Community Leader over at the Random House Community. We discuss lots of great topics over in our community and would love it if you could swing by and join in. . Also, we're giving away an iPad too so definitely make sure to find out how to enter! … [Read more...]
Give It Away Wednesday! #Giveaway Linky 8.3.11
I can't believe it's AUGUST! I have some Back 2 School giveaways coming up so stay tuned. I'm also working hard on my annual Baby Event that takes place every Sept. So make sure to check in regularly! ~$60 Fresh Produce Getaway Clamdigger Capri's – Ends 8.7.11 ~$10 iTunes Gift Card – Ends 8.7.11 ~ Betty Crocker Fun da-middles Cupcakes – Ends 8.7.11 ~ 4 Full Value Bagel Bites Coupons – Ends … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday Looking Back Baby
I can't believe that Gavin is FIVE already! I realized I haven't even started his scrapbook and have so much to catch up on. I pulled out the past past 5 years worth of CD's (and there is a LOT) and these are the very first pictures (never published) that melted my heart. First night home: Doesn't Johnny look so little too? Mister Linky's Magical Widgets -- Easy-Linky widget … [Read more...]
RIO Comes to Blu-ray and DVD Today August 2nd! Review & Giveaway!
Rio tells the story of Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), a Spix Macaw who is captured from his native homelands of Brazil at a young age to be domesticated thousand of miles away with his human owner Linda. His new owner soon discovers that he is the last male of his kind, and with that , the two head south to Rio de Janeiro to meet Blu's new mate. However, it is nowhere near close to love at first sight … [Read more...]