Here is the Dorothy Costume that I made in about 45 minutes. Topped off with red spray painted shoes. hehehehe
They dressed up for this years Harvest Party at church. Abbie was Queen Esther and Isaac was David, with a sling shot. lol
Monday, November 3, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Can I just say...
I am so excited over the kids costumes??? Most years, I love piecing their outfits together, but this year, I just have felt horrible. BUT, I stuck to it, and finished them. They are sweet.
And Shhhhhhh.... Don't tell the kids, but they get to go trick or treating tonight! It is a surprise! We were planning on going to Nana's tomorrow night, so I did not even think about Attica's night. Sara emailed me and asked if we were taking the kids out tonight...ummmm no, tonight is not Trick or Treat night. As it figures, Attica is as strange as they come. They are having Trick or Treat tonight on account of the businesses wanting it this way??? No idea why, and it seems absurd, but hey---we get Trick or Treating 2 times! lol. I decided not to tell the kids. They think that they are dressing up to go show our neighbor their outfits. She is on of their biggests fans. :) Be back later with pictures.
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And Shhhhhhh.... Don't tell the kids, but they get to go trick or treating tonight! It is a surprise! We were planning on going to Nana's tomorrow night, so I did not even think about Attica's night. Sara emailed me and asked if we were taking the kids out tonight...ummmm no, tonight is not Trick or Treat night. As it figures, Attica is as strange as they come. They are having Trick or Treat tonight on account of the businesses wanting it this way??? No idea why, and it seems absurd, but hey---we get Trick or Treating 2 times! lol. I decided not to tell the kids. They think that they are dressing up to go show our neighbor their outfits. She is on of their biggests fans. :) Be back later with pictures.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
An American Girl
Abbie really enjoyed her party. She giggled, stamped her feet, and smiled all day long. Then came home and got sick all night long...poor girl. I did a horrible job with pictures that day. So sorry! I decided not to use most of the good ones, because I do not have the parents permission to share their child on the internet. And, I think something is wrong with my camera, because everything is coming up fuzzy. Going to have to check it out.
We ended up with a nice size group of girls, and took up 3 rows in the theater. I think that all the girls enjoyed themselves, as well as the adults. The girls were so cute all gathering around looking at the presents and such. And they sat so well during the movie! I was shocked. I was a proud Mamma to be sharing such an event with my ever growing daughter. Kind of emotional to think that just 7 years ago, she was so tiny. Anyhow, enough babbling, here are the pictures...
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We ended up with a nice size group of girls, and took up 3 rows in the theater. I think that all the girls enjoyed themselves, as well as the adults. The girls were so cute all gathering around looking at the presents and such. And they sat so well during the movie! I was shocked. I was a proud Mamma to be sharing such an event with my ever growing daughter. Kind of emotional to think that just 7 years ago, she was so tiny. Anyhow, enough babbling, here are the pictures...
Monday, October 27, 2008
No Monday Matchups...
I just wanted to let you know that I would not be doing Monday Matchups just yet. We have had the stomach flu this weekend, and I was that last victim. Still not 100% percent. Kinda chilling today. I will try to get on this afternoon or evening and get them done, plus post some pictures of Abbie's party!
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Traaaadddiiitttioooonnn.... Tradition!
Yes, Insert the Fiddler On The Roof music there. :P
Abbie and I revived an old Pulliam tradition today. It was the first time in our house.
As a child, we would always have a "party" ---or at least that is what it seemed like to me---whenever it was time to get our winter and summer clothes down. We always stored them in the Attic. Mom would turn on music, we girls would shout with glee over our long lost favorite shirt, and then fight over who it really belonged to. We would run our clothes back to our rooms, and I am sure that it was the ONLY time in the year that we were excited about putting out clothes away! Then, we would wear that fuzzy black sweater with the bright colored shapes (thinking about Nicky's sweater that we envied and then the glorious day that she passed it down!)
Today, was our very first day of getting the clothes out. In the past years, I have always just stored them in the closet, and the kids clothes would be sold on Ebay, since they had outgrown them. This year, Abbie actually had clothes. Isaac had a small pile, but they all look too small. Abbie thought it was just the neatest thing in the world, and asked if we could do it again next year. Lol. I told her of course. We have to get the summer stuff out in the spring!
So...here is to another great fall tradition!
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Abbie and I revived an old Pulliam tradition today. It was the first time in our house.
As a child, we would always have a "party" ---or at least that is what it seemed like to me---whenever it was time to get our winter and summer clothes down. We always stored them in the Attic. Mom would turn on music, we girls would shout with glee over our long lost favorite shirt, and then fight over who it really belonged to. We would run our clothes back to our rooms, and I am sure that it was the ONLY time in the year that we were excited about putting out clothes away! Then, we would wear that fuzzy black sweater with the bright colored shapes (thinking about Nicky's sweater that we envied and then the glorious day that she passed it down!)
Today, was our very first day of getting the clothes out. In the past years, I have always just stored them in the closet, and the kids clothes would be sold on Ebay, since they had outgrown them. This year, Abbie actually had clothes. Isaac had a small pile, but they all look too small. Abbie thought it was just the neatest thing in the world, and asked if we could do it again next year. Lol. I told her of course. We have to get the summer stuff out in the spring!
So...here is to another great fall tradition!
Yipppeee!!!
We have a phone! Oh the little things that you take for granted when you have not a phone. So excited.
And, Tomorrow is Abbie's birthday party. I will make sure to post pictures tomorrow!
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And, Tomorrow is Abbie's birthday party. I will make sure to post pictures tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
More Charm and Grace....
Sunday worship was once again wonderful. I tell you, I think that I forgot the reason why I went to church sometime in the past 8 years. At first, I thought that I was unhappy because I was not learning. (It is kind of hard to learn when you are never in the class or service!!!) And I thought that was the main reason that we started going to Faith. But, I was so wrong. Yes, learning is a BIG part of going to church. BUT, worship is AT LEAST equal. Why in the world do people think that they can get by without worshiping??? I am floored by the fact that there are so many out there in the world that can LEARN and SERVE to the ends of time, but do not experience worship. A lost person can learn. A lost person can serve. But a lost person can not have that one on one worship time with their Lord.
It is rather sad actually. I am worried for the Christians in the world who do not participate in worship that actually engages their souls to Christ. For the Christians who create a repetitious worship that means very little more than, "Stand at the right time, sit at the right time, make sure that my voice is loud and strong, and Can I sing this song from memory b/c it is an old tried and true one?" This goes all the way across the board. From the Hymn only Christians, to the Rock n Roll Christians. If you are a not really EMOTIONALLY engaged in worship--connecting with the Lord, then really...WHAT IS THE POINT??? Why are you singing???
Ok...so the reason for my soapbox was this: I experienced a wonderful worship time. It not only involved my Lord, but it encompassed my entire church body. I think I remember only feeling this maybe a few times in my life. We were singing "How great is our God...and all will sing How Great is our God". Just as my mind was processing the words "and all will sing", the entire orchestra dropped out, and we started singing "How Great Thou Art". I have chills now as I am remembering the feeling in the air as this body of believers were "all singing" "How great THOU art!". I have often tried to imagine that I was singing in Heaven with my church family. Most of the time, it was an artificial feeling and I never felt the Lord there...just a bunch of people singing. Sunday, I felt in the presence of God. With all of these brothers and sisters joining me in song. It was amazing. I am forever thankful for these times in my life. For that Living Water...so that I thirst no more. I didn't even know what I was thirsting for!!!
Now---on to the charm and grace. Lol---sorry about that! Brian and I have been watching two young men in our church. One is a Guitar Player for worship, and the other is a Teacher in WNKOF (Wednesday night kids of Faith---not to be confused with NKOTB :P) We know the name of Teacher Boy, but not of Guitar Boy. Teacher Boy is one of the reasons that we chose to stay at Faith. He worked with Isaac, and was just amazing with him. He is always faithful, respectful, and happy. He loves the kids with a heart that is just obvious to anyone who watches him. He is a good looking kid, and looks like he would have plenty of friends and plenty of "other options" to spend his Sundays and Wednesdays doing...and yet, he is there every week...welcoming them in. Guitar Boy...well, he plays the guitar. Lol. I have not seen him interact with others, but we love to watch him worship. He puts his heart and soul into it. Not with a fakey attitude, but a humble one. He too is faithful. On Sunday, Brian leaned over and told me, "That young man gives me hope that Abbie will be able to find a good husband." It made me cry too. But, it is true. These two young men, have more honor than alot of men that are 2-3 times their age. They possess Charm and Grace. Thanks for meeting Teacher Boy and Guitar Boy.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Phone Down...
I am not avoiding the phone!!! Our phone adapter caught on fire yesterday! We have to wait until they send us the replacement. That could be a few days. This is the 3rd time in the past 2 weeks that our phone service has been down. Good Grief! If you need anything, please send me an email, pm, or a comment here. Sorry for being the unavailable friend. hehehehe.
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday Matchups---
Alrighty... Honkered down with my Cold Milk and my Chocolate. Bad for the waistline, but so good for the soul. yummmyyy... (Should I mention here that the chocolate was free???)
Remember, these are just the "deals" that I am going to do this week. Make sure to check the ads, you might find some killer deals for your own family!
Meijer
Endust---Unadvertised Deal---Most Meijers have this at 1/2 off...for 1.74 a can. There was a 2.00/1 from 9/7 inserts FREE!
Hershey's Candy Bar Deal--- Buy 5 Get 5 Free...Use the Buy One Hershey's Bar get One Hersheys special Dark Free coupon from the 9/28 insert. Here is the math. Buy 10 Milk Chocolate (or Almond or Special Dark) and 10 Special Dark at .69 a piece (13.80) You will automatically get 1/2 off that off with the b5g5 deal. So 13.80-6.90= 6.90. Then, use your 10 free coupons--- 6.90-6.90= 20 FREE CANDY BARS! If you can get that many coupons. ;)
Smucker's Uncrustables---1.49---Use 1.00/2 Meijer Frozen Food Coupon and 2-.55/1 coupons from 10/12 inserts 2.98-1.00=1.98 1.98-1.10= .88 for 2 boxes of Uncrustables!
CVS
Reach Toothbrush -----3.99 get 3.99 in ECB. Use a .75/1 from 9/14 insert to make some money...OR buy THIS: Soft Full has the number 590 on the front and is the Gum Plus Series, Technique + set, for 1.25 (You can check at the little personal scanner to see if it is the right price!). This are producing ECB's also. Use the same coupon as mentioned above. Pay .50 and get back 3.99
Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste---- 2.99 get 2.00 ECB use 1.00/1 from 9/28 insert.
Powerade ---1.69 get 1.69 ECB
Walgreens
Benefiber strawberry kiwi stick packs 16ct----- 7.99 get 8.00 RR wyb 3. There is a little magazine of coupons at Walgreens called Easy Savers. In those magazines, there are 5.00 off coupons for the Benefiber...taking 15.00 off your total. Then, you can use 3 of the 2.00/1 coupons from the 10/19 insert. This takes another 6.00 off. Here is the math since I am getting confused :P
7.99x3= 23.97 23.97-15.00 from Easy Saver= 8.97 8.97-6.00=2.97 out of pocket. Get back a Register Reward for 8.00....making 5.03!
A way to Roll Register Rewards, but I don't know anyone who actually will drink this stuff!!!
Alkaseltzer Cold PLAIN (GROSS!) --- 4.99 get 4.99 in Register Rewards. IF you do drink it, let me know! I will give you all of mine!!!
Another Tip: Last week (10/12) there were $25.00 gift card when you fill a New RX at Walgreens. Hopefully you saved some, if not, you can get them on Ebay for a lower cost. Anyhow, in Lafayette, Payless AND CVS will accept these coupons. AND, they will allow it with a transfer, not just a New!!! How about them cookies. Play your cards right, and you could have Christmas paid for with Gift Cards from Walgreens, CVS, and Payless! (Payless is Kroger...or Jay-C---or alot of other things too!)
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Remember, these are just the "deals" that I am going to do this week. Make sure to check the ads, you might find some killer deals for your own family!
Meijer
Endust---Unadvertised Deal---Most Meijers have this at 1/2 off...for 1.74 a can. There was a 2.00/1 from 9/7 inserts FREE!
Hershey's Candy Bar Deal--- Buy 5 Get 5 Free...Use the Buy One Hershey's Bar get One Hersheys special Dark Free coupon from the 9/28 insert. Here is the math. Buy 10 Milk Chocolate (or Almond or Special Dark) and 10 Special Dark at .69 a piece (13.80) You will automatically get 1/2 off that off with the b5g5 deal. So 13.80-6.90= 6.90. Then, use your 10 free coupons--- 6.90-6.90= 20 FREE CANDY BARS! If you can get that many coupons. ;)
Smucker's Uncrustables---1.49---Use 1.00/2 Meijer Frozen Food Coupon and 2-.55/1 coupons from 10/12 inserts 2.98-1.00=1.98 1.98-1.10= .88 for 2 boxes of Uncrustables!
CVS
Reach Toothbrush -----3.99 get 3.99 in ECB. Use a .75/1 from 9/14 insert to make some money...OR buy THIS: Soft Full has the number 590 on the front and is the Gum Plus Series, Technique + set, for 1.25 (You can check at the little personal scanner to see if it is the right price!). This are producing ECB's also. Use the same coupon as mentioned above. Pay .50 and get back 3.99
Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste---- 2.99 get 2.00 ECB use 1.00/1 from 9/28 insert.
Powerade ---1.69 get 1.69 ECB
Walgreens
Benefiber strawberry kiwi stick packs 16ct----- 7.99 get 8.00 RR wyb 3. There is a little magazine of coupons at Walgreens called Easy Savers. In those magazines, there are 5.00 off coupons for the Benefiber...taking 15.00 off your total. Then, you can use 3 of the 2.00/1 coupons from the 10/19 insert. This takes another 6.00 off. Here is the math since I am getting confused :P
7.99x3= 23.97 23.97-15.00 from Easy Saver= 8.97 8.97-6.00=2.97 out of pocket. Get back a Register Reward for 8.00....making 5.03!
A way to Roll Register Rewards, but I don't know anyone who actually will drink this stuff!!!
Alkaseltzer Cold PLAIN (GROSS!) --- 4.99 get 4.99 in Register Rewards. IF you do drink it, let me know! I will give you all of mine!!!
Another Tip: Last week (10/12) there were $25.00 gift card when you fill a New RX at Walgreens. Hopefully you saved some, if not, you can get them on Ebay for a lower cost. Anyhow, in Lafayette, Payless AND CVS will accept these coupons. AND, they will allow it with a transfer, not just a New!!! How about them cookies. Play your cards right, and you could have Christmas paid for with Gift Cards from Walgreens, CVS, and Payless! (Payless is Kroger...or Jay-C---or alot of other things too!)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Coupon Store---
My new Store is now up on EBAY!!! Yipppeee! Still trying to figure how to prettify it, but it is there and working.
Here is the link to it. I will be making the link a permanent little sticky thing on the side or bottom.
The Coupon Fairy
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Here is the link to it. I will be making the link a permanent little sticky thing on the side or bottom.
The Coupon Fairy
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