The other day Jeremy had a meeting in DesMoines and the kids were on spring break so the kids and I went with. Gave me some "out of the house" time and got to enjoy some new things with the kids, and shop of course! Anyway... we were at the mall and I decided to let the kids go in Build-a-bear! I was just going to have them look around but then Mark wanted this tiny lil stuffed animal for $5. So I thought hey why not. So I told the kids they could each spend $5.
Well, after MUCH deliberation they had mostly come up with what they all wanted. Then Alexis got to thinking... she realized.. Mark doesn't have a Build-a-bear at all and I have 2! Hannah has 1. So if we all pool our $ Mark will be able to get a Build-a-bear like the rest of us. So she began her campaign for Mark's Build-a-bear. Ethan was easily convinced.. Hannah not so much! LOL! But she sold mom! LOL!
Anyway to make a really long story short. I felt very blessed by her giving attitude and willingness to give up what she could have had to get her brother something that I decided to get the kids all something anyway! I was greatly blessed to see her maturity in the situation!
I will post a pic of the kids and what they got as soon as I can get them together to do the pic!
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Showing posts with label Fun. Show all posts
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ethan's new cute saying!
We will ask Ethan if Mark is "pretty" and he will say, "No he's a BOY!" Do the same for Alexis, "YEH, she's a Goyle" Go through everyone we know and he is spot on with the boys and girls and all the boys he will say are Handsome, and goyles are pretty! He Blows us away everyday. Then he knows how old all his siblings and himself are. But if you put him on the spot in front of ppl he will say they are all 2! ;)
Friday, February 13, 2009
Had to share my daughter's giving spirit with you all!
As you all know it's valentines day tomorrow! Well at school they had a valentines party. Hannah got all sorts of valentines from friends along with candy, she has been giving all she has to her siblings and us. It just blows me away! She will say, "Lex I know you like Hannah Montana" and will give it to her! Whatever it is. Or if it's like star wars she will give it to Mark. I am blown away at how giving she has been. We don't give our kids much candy so when they get it they usually HOARD it! LOL! I am so proud of her!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
"Oh, MAN!"
Recently Ethan has started this silly thing where he will say, "Oh MAN!" with this tone is his voice that would make anyone laugh! He will say it when you tell him to come here for any number of reasons... then slowly but surely he comes. I told him the other day to come here so I could change his diaper... "Oh, MAN!" he says. Then half stomps over. He gets this half crooked grin now though, because he gets a rise out of me or whoever is paying attention. He is going to be the class clown I think! He knows how to "work a crowd".
I am posting this because I want to know how you all spent Valentine's Day?
Just share a lil bit about what you did for valentines day, I am very interested to see what others do on this special day??? Spare me the juicy details(if there are any). I'll post mine too when the day is all said and done. ;)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
New Facebook Group I just joined!
I just joined a new facebook group! YAY! Wegscheid's of the World (WOW) Check it out if you have a chance. Hoping to get all sorts of relatives on there!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Here is the receipt! it was amazing how awesome and that the coupons were so long!!
I had so many coupons and did so well I had to share!!
15 Electrosol (20 tabs per box, 5 of them had a bonus 5).. $3.25 Target match add and $2.50 cpn out of paper, on each of those.. making them .75 each!
8 Viva paper towel rolls.. $1 normal store price, had a .50 coupon they had at the door of store. Which made them .50.
20 Reeses whipped candy bars.. 2/$1 match ad from Walgreens and a coupon from paper for $1 off 2. WHICH MADE THEM FREE!
10 bags of Luden's cough drops... reg store price of $1.12 with a $1 off coupon from the paper. WHICH MADE THEM .12!!
6 Scott 4pk toilet paper for $2.68 store price and had a $1 off coupon!
10 Buddy Bars of soap for .97 at store price and had a $1 off coupon so they were paying me .03 cents to take them!!!
Let me know what you think????? I forgot to say my total before coupons was $103.73 after can redemption of 1.45+1.25+.90... I paid 27.39 out of pocket!!!
I had so many coupons and did so well I had to share!!
15 Electrosol (20 tabs per box, 5 of them had a bonus 5).. $3.25 Target match add and $2.50 cpn out of paper, on each of those.. making them .75 each!
8 Viva paper towel rolls.. $1 normal store price, had a .50 coupon they had at the door of store. Which made them .50.
20 Reeses whipped candy bars.. 2/$1 match ad from Walgreens and a coupon from paper for $1 off 2. WHICH MADE THEM FREE!
10 bags of Luden's cough drops... reg store price of $1.12 with a $1 off coupon from the paper. WHICH MADE THEM .12!!
6 Scott 4pk toilet paper for $2.68 store price and had a $1 off coupon!
10 Buddy Bars of soap for .97 at store price and had a $1 off coupon so they were paying me .03 cents to take them!!!
Let me know what you think????? I forgot to say my total before coupons was $103.73 after can redemption of 1.45+1.25+.90... I paid 27.39 out of pocket!!!
Monday, December 29, 2008
I know this is late but not too late for NewYears Eve! LOL
Tips for enjoying the holidays to the fullest
Enjoy the spirit of the festivities.
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare. You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies or pralines in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always hav e three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Remember this motto to live by:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
Have a great Christmas season
Enjoy the spirit of the festivities.
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare. You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies or pralines in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always hav e three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Remember this motto to live by:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
Have a great Christmas season
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
A friend of mine is having a give-away! I hope you all will check it out and c what you might win. She does a blog about living the Christian life and living frugally! I always enjoy reading it! Hope u do too! Check it out!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Photo shoot of Ethan! Had a blast!
I am going to number them I want to know which ones are your faves? It is hard for me to choose I love them all! I did some color too but I will post those too. He has been a bit under the weather so the color ones show the redness in his face more. But these turned out awesome!
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#15
Please let me know what you think? I have more to down load but can't seem to get them to upload! I will keep trying.
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#15Please let me know what you think? I have more to down load but can't seem to get them to upload! I will keep trying.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
What a sight!
This morning I woke up and took my shower... then I went in to peak on the kids c if any of them were up.. and low and behold, I saw a bare naked baby bum sticking up in the air! Ethan had stripped his clothes and diaper obviously early in the night! What a sight! I got him out and sat him on the potty.. he went... then JR gave him a shower! A much needed shower! His bed was saturated in urine! and so was he! I had to laugh or I might have cried! One of those unforgetable moments! I am very thankful he didn't go #2! LOL, then I probably would have cried!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Some pics of Ethan! (on his 2nd B'day)
Ethan just being a cutie batootie!
This is his excited face when he saw the "boons".
"Boons up!", it was hot air balloon days here in Creston the day we had his b'day party.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
FIREPROOF!
Fireproof is a movie that I hope to see very soon! But I have heard nothing but raves about it! LMK if you have seen it or are going to and what you think of it?
Friday, August 22, 2008
Yet another good poem... Your Highest Vocation!
YOUR HIGHEST VOCATION!
Dear happy homemakers, a wonderful breed,
God’s purpose for you is to raise a godly seed,
Children that are obedient, holy and pure,
With mother at home, they’ll be happy and secure.
Secure in God’s love and protected from the world,
Guarded from evil and grounded in God’s Word
By a mother who has embraced her calling divine,
The prophetic word God gave from the beginning of time.
You’re now planted at home, you’ve found your “glory”!
Left your job behind - that was another story!
You’ve now been promoted to a much higher career!
You’re in God’s perfect will so you don’t have to fear.
You’re nurturing, nourishing and building your nest,
Under your husband’s covering, you’re totally blessed.
God has promised to provide, He is Jehovah Jireh,
He will always be faithful, He is not a liar.
You are an “arrow polisher”, daily sharpening your arrows,
You’re not pecking on the ground like little sparrows,
But soaring like the eagle, your stature is high,
You’re changing the course of the nation as on God you rely!’
Dear mighty mothers, stand up and be strong,
Don’t be fooled by the enemy and the worldly throng,
Don’t be deceived by the “mindset” of this society,
Embrace your motherhood, it is your highest priority!
Don’t be conformed to the humanistic trend,
It only leads to heartache in the final end.
Be a non-conformist, stand against the tide,
You don’t have to be governed by this world’s pride.
Instead be transformed by God’s living Word,
He is restoring His truth, will you be stirred?
Will you be part of this end-time restoration,
To bring forth the godly seed and change the nation?
God is preparing a people for Jesus’ second appearing,
He wants an army of arrows, trained and unfearing,
Straight arrows to go forth from the parents’ bow,
The deceptions of Satan to overthrow.
May you experience God’s anointing and His daily renewing
As you become part of this revival which is all God’s doing.
You will be part of heralding the coming of the King
As you build God’s army – and His praises will ring.
Love from NANCY CAMPBELL
Dear happy homemakers, a wonderful breed,
God’s purpose for you is to raise a godly seed,
Children that are obedient, holy and pure,
With mother at home, they’ll be happy and secure.
Secure in God’s love and protected from the world,
Guarded from evil and grounded in God’s Word
By a mother who has embraced her calling divine,
The prophetic word God gave from the beginning of time.
You’re now planted at home, you’ve found your “glory”!
Left your job behind - that was another story!
You’ve now been promoted to a much higher career!
You’re in God’s perfect will so you don’t have to fear.
You’re nurturing, nourishing and building your nest,
Under your husband’s covering, you’re totally blessed.
God has promised to provide, He is Jehovah Jireh,
He will always be faithful, He is not a liar.
You are an “arrow polisher”, daily sharpening your arrows,
You’re not pecking on the ground like little sparrows,
But soaring like the eagle, your stature is high,
You’re changing the course of the nation as on God you rely!’
Dear mighty mothers, stand up and be strong,
Don’t be fooled by the enemy and the worldly throng,
Don’t be deceived by the “mindset” of this society,
Embrace your motherhood, it is your highest priority!
Don’t be conformed to the humanistic trend,
It only leads to heartache in the final end.
Be a non-conformist, stand against the tide,
You don’t have to be governed by this world’s pride.
Instead be transformed by God’s living Word,
He is restoring His truth, will you be stirred?
Will you be part of this end-time restoration,
To bring forth the godly seed and change the nation?
God is preparing a people for Jesus’ second appearing,
He wants an army of arrows, trained and unfearing,
Straight arrows to go forth from the parents’ bow,
The deceptions of Satan to overthrow.
May you experience God’s anointing and His daily renewing
As you become part of this revival which is all God’s doing.
You will be part of heralding the coming of the King
As you build God’s army – and His praises will ring.
Love from NANCY CAMPBELL
I was published!!
Well I decided to share my joy with you all too after I saw Keren's post on being published. JR actually ran across it when he was reading the magazine! I never expected it ever. YAY! It is in Above rubies and here is the link ( http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/poems/page_3.html )to the Magazine but I can't seem to find the article online but it is in the mag! Issue 74 page 12 if you get it! It is about how to keep children quiet in church. I shared my secrets bags of tricks. We bring real stuff! like a roll of masking tape and washed up vaseline jar and several other real things.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Very nice motel in Denver!
We were blessed to find a coupon for $65 for a Marriott (I think) and we also got $20 toward our evening meal and free breakfast buffet (which was $8 each) which was a huge smorgasbord of fruit and waffles and all manner of yummy food! It was so nice and ended up being like like $30 when it was said and done with all the discount! And I will say it was the most comfortable bed I have EVER slept on in my life!!!
Enjoying our breakfast!
Waterfall in the motel!
Trying to get them up out of those comfy beds was quite a challenge!
Honestly it was for us too but we didn't take pics of that! ;)
That was such a blessing!
Enjoying our breakfast!
Waterfall in the motel!
Trying to get them up out of those comfy beds was quite a challenge!
Honestly it was for us too but we didn't take pics of that! ;)
That was such a blessing!
Some NYR photos!
ome kids in our youth group we camped with!
Stage and MT view!
Jumbotron!
Praise and worship band!
Stage and MT view!
Jumbotron!
Praise and worship band!
Beautiful Photos of my Beautiful KIDS!
My stud Mark!
Lil E's curiosity!
Hannah Enjoying the fragrance!
Gorgeous lil MONKEY!
Lex's gorgeous blonde locks!
I love having great subjects to practice my photography on! Took these on a trip to Des Moines with daddy and Gpa Dave! Was a nice day to take pics. Great lighting and all.
Lil E's curiosity!
Hannah Enjoying the fragrance!
Gorgeous lil MONKEY!
Lex's gorgeous blonde locks!
I love having great subjects to practice my photography on! Took these on a trip to Des Moines with daddy and Gpa Dave! Was a nice day to take pics. Great lighting and all.
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