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Happy Birthday Lanie!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Happy Birthday Lanie
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Birthday Celebration
On Sunday, our families came over to celebrate. Thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts/cards. I love them all, especially the tulips...they are beautiful and make me feel like spring is coming...
Joe also got a cake from Manderfields, which I love. Jayden wasn't a big fan of his birthday cake, so I let him enjoy mine, which he did. As you can see in the short video below.
The next video shows Jayden saying the word cake....
On Tuesday, my actual birthday, I brought my favorite cookies into work from Manderfields. This is something I would do at School Specialty (even not on my birthday) but I had not done since I left. It made me miss my great friends at SSI.
That night Jayden, Joe and I enjoyed pizza from the Wild Truffle and then just relaxed. It was a great birthday.
Last night, my dear friend Mollie took me out to dinner to celebrate my birthday. It was great to see her and catch up. Thanks Mollie!
Thank you everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes. Last year was a tough year while I was sick but I am so blessed for the wonderful people in my life. Postive thinking for the year ahead :)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wild Aire and Valentines Day
This Sunday Joe & I took Jayden to Wild Aire in Appleton...it is a play area for kids filled with bounce areas, slides and ride ons. Jayden was scared for about the first 15 mins but then opened up and had a blast. The below video was just makes me laugh, he is pushing a tractor with his belly...not sure why he didn't want to sit.
Valentine's Day.
I left work early to get home to make dinner...I found some Halibut which I never can find. But before dinner, Jayden got to open his presents. Below is Jayden playing with his bear that plays a song that most of you have probably heard.
Lots to love!
Have a great day.
Valentine's Day.
I left work early to get home to make dinner...I found some Halibut which I never can find. But before dinner, Jayden got to open his presents. Below is Jayden playing with his bear that plays a song that most of you have probably heard.
Lots to love!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Something to make you smile
Jayden loves to giggle and he was really tired tonight, so the giggles wouldn't stop. This is a portion of the best 5 mins of my day.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Fun Saturday!
Joe is off ice fishing with his friends so my mom came to visit us today.
While my mom played with Jayden, I was able to run my errands alone.
It is amazing when you go to the grocery store with a plan and coupons... how quick it is and how much you can save. I love it and it is much easier without a 1 year old, even though I enjoy our trips together :) Jayden likes to flirt with the ladies in the store.
Jayden had a busy day of dancing, building with blocks, cleaning out my tupperware drawer, and running around the kitchen over & over again.
Thanks mom for the visit.
I also made a pulled pork recipe...super easy.
2-3 lbs pork loin
1 med onion finely chopped
1 can beer
1 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon horseradish
Put the pork in crock pot, mix all other ingredients in a bowl except for the onion. Pour on pork and then top with onions. Cook for approx 6 hours on low.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
While my mom played with Jayden, I was able to run my errands alone.
It is amazing when you go to the grocery store with a plan and coupons... how quick it is and how much you can save. I love it and it is much easier without a 1 year old, even though I enjoy our trips together :) Jayden likes to flirt with the ladies in the store.
Jayden had a busy day of dancing, building with blocks, cleaning out my tupperware drawer, and running around the kitchen over & over again.
Thanks mom for the visit.
I also made a pulled pork recipe...super easy.
2-3 lbs pork loin
1 med onion finely chopped
1 can beer
1 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon horseradish
Put the pork in crock pot, mix all other ingredients in a bowl except for the onion. Pour on pork and then top with onions. Cook for approx 6 hours on low.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Suprise present & Great Weekend!
It is has been a while since my last post....I have been traveling so there are limited picture to share. Joe & Jayden got to spend lots of boy time together. And based on Jayden's tears when Joe leaves, I would say they bonded even more. Jayden is a daddy's boy...dada is his favorite word and is used all day long....
This week during dinner we had a delivery from UPS. It was a Christmas gift from Matt (Jayden's Godfather/Joe's Cousin), Chris, Reagan & Quinn (our Godson). Jayden was so excited. Santa was on the wrapping paper you can hear him saying it in the video.
The next video shows Jayden opening his gift.
As you can see Jayden loves his new tractor and books. Thanks DeMuths! We hope to see you soon!
I finally took a day off on Friday...had a Doctor's Appt but then I got to go to Fond du Lac and meet a new little addition to the world. Nathan Patrick Zimmerman. I would have taken him home with me if I could. I can't wait to see him grow up!
On Saturday, Joe & I had nothing planned so we spent it together. Usually on Saturday, we are running errands or traveling somewhere, so it was nice to not leave the house. We had such a fun day. We started the day with eggs and pancakes. Then Jayden decided to strategically place his blocks in the kitchen. Some may think this is a mess...but each block was placed in the location by Mr. J. Also, you may notice that each block is in the upright position. That is not an accident. JJ made sure they were all like that. Either he is a perfectionist like his mama or going to be an engineer like his daddy. Hope it is the second one.
Then we went upstairs and built a fort. Jayden had fun playing under it with Mommy & Daddy! I think we will have many forts in our future. After that we decided to turn on some music and dance. JJ loves to dance! He swings his arms, he moves his hips and he actually did some spins to the Jackson 5.
Then...the best part of my day...we were dancing to a little Kermit the Frog...rainbow connection and the eyes got heavy. I sat down in the chair and JJ was out. We snuggled for an hour and then I moved him to his crib. I could have sat there all day but I wanted to make sure I maximized his sleep. His molars just came in, so earlier this week, JJ wasn't sleeping to well.
After his nap was lunch and then we got to do it all over again.
For dinner I made us some crab legs and then Joe & I watched several episodes of Brothers & Sisters...our new addiction.
Sunday was a great day as well. The day started at Church and then we went to visit the Zimmerman's again and this time I brought Joe & Jayden. It is so cute to see Jayden with Kate. We need more visits, so they can spend more time together. In the afternoon Joe & Casey went to watch the Badger game and Sarah & I played with Jayden. JJ loves his Aunt Sarah & Uncle Casey... He cried when Casey left.
I also made this really tasty mexican soup...very easy, so I have to share.
32 Oz V8 juice
10 Oz frozen (but thawed) corn
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 1/2 lbs cooked cubed chicken with taco seasoning (follow directions on packet for seasoning)
1 can (16 oz) or homemade salsa
Add all to slow cooker on low for 4 hours.
top with sour cream/cheese/cilantro when served
So good with a little kick, enjoy!
Hope all is well with everyone!
This week during dinner we had a delivery from UPS. It was a Christmas gift from Matt (Jayden's Godfather/Joe's Cousin), Chris, Reagan & Quinn (our Godson). Jayden was so excited. Santa was on the wrapping paper you can hear him saying it in the video.
The next video shows Jayden opening his gift.
As you can see Jayden loves his new tractor and books. Thanks DeMuths! We hope to see you soon!
I finally took a day off on Friday...had a Doctor's Appt but then I got to go to Fond du Lac and meet a new little addition to the world. Nathan Patrick Zimmerman. I would have taken him home with me if I could. I can't wait to see him grow up!
On Saturday, Joe & I had nothing planned so we spent it together. Usually on Saturday, we are running errands or traveling somewhere, so it was nice to not leave the house. We had such a fun day. We started the day with eggs and pancakes. Then Jayden decided to strategically place his blocks in the kitchen. Some may think this is a mess...but each block was placed in the location by Mr. J. Also, you may notice that each block is in the upright position. That is not an accident. JJ made sure they were all like that. Either he is a perfectionist like his mama or going to be an engineer like his daddy. Hope it is the second one.
Then we went upstairs and built a fort. Jayden had fun playing under it with Mommy & Daddy! I think we will have many forts in our future. After that we decided to turn on some music and dance. JJ loves to dance! He swings his arms, he moves his hips and he actually did some spins to the Jackson 5.
Then...the best part of my day...we were dancing to a little Kermit the Frog...rainbow connection and the eyes got heavy. I sat down in the chair and JJ was out. We snuggled for an hour and then I moved him to his crib. I could have sat there all day but I wanted to make sure I maximized his sleep. His molars just came in, so earlier this week, JJ wasn't sleeping to well.
After his nap was lunch and then we got to do it all over again.
For dinner I made us some crab legs and then Joe & I watched several episodes of Brothers & Sisters...our new addiction.
Sunday was a great day as well. The day started at Church and then we went to visit the Zimmerman's again and this time I brought Joe & Jayden. It is so cute to see Jayden with Kate. We need more visits, so they can spend more time together. In the afternoon Joe & Casey went to watch the Badger game and Sarah & I played with Jayden. JJ loves his Aunt Sarah & Uncle Casey... He cried when Casey left.
I also made this really tasty mexican soup...very easy, so I have to share.
32 Oz V8 juice
10 Oz frozen (but thawed) corn
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 1/2 lbs cooked cubed chicken with taco seasoning (follow directions on packet for seasoning)
1 can (16 oz) or homemade salsa
Add all to slow cooker on low for 4 hours.
top with sour cream/cheese/cilantro when served
So good with a little kick, enjoy!
Hope all is well with everyone!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
New website I love!
So, not sure how many of you know how much I love to grocery shop. Some weekends I will actually travel to multiple stores because I like organic at one, produce at the other and have amazing coupons for something else. No I am not an extreme coupon shopper but my many years in retail have me look at pricing and selection closely...sadly this is something I enjoy.
Anyway, with my great medication for my illness, I have insomnia...so I was searching for organic coupons at 2 am and found a great website.
http://www.alice.com/referral/38E72FF7
Actually located in Wisconsin and it is an online grocery store. They ship tons of name brands and my favorites like Annie's Naturals/Homegrown, Huggies, and Mediterranean (and on many are cheaper than the stores I go to and shipping is alway free!) They also offer a bunch of online coupons too.
So I placed an order overnight and I got a shipment notification by 10am. I was impressed. The website also lets you set up reminders to reorder. I just love it!
They also sell tons of national brands for everyday things you use in your house ....anyway, I wanted to pass on a referral they have....
I wish I had this when I placed my order but I wanted to share it with my friends.
Use this referral code
http://www.alice.com/referral/38E72FF7
You will receive a $10 credit to your account if you spend $50. And yes, they do give me a little savings if I refer a friend as well, so please use the code if you are interested.
Yes, you may think I am a little excited about this, which I am!
Have a great night and happy shopping!
Anyway, with my great medication for my illness, I have insomnia...so I was searching for organic coupons at 2 am and found a great website.
http://www.alice.com/referral/38E72FF7
Actually located in Wisconsin and it is an online grocery store. They ship tons of name brands and my favorites like Annie's Naturals/Homegrown, Huggies, and Mediterranean (and on many are cheaper than the stores I go to and shipping is alway free!) They also offer a bunch of online coupons too.
So I placed an order overnight and I got a shipment notification by 10am. I was impressed. The website also lets you set up reminders to reorder. I just love it!
They also sell tons of national brands for everyday things you use in your house ....anyway, I wanted to pass on a referral they have....
I wish I had this when I placed my order but I wanted to share it with my friends.
Use this referral code
http://www.alice.com/referral/38E72FF7
You will receive a $10 credit to your account if you spend $50. And yes, they do give me a little savings if I refer a friend as well, so please use the code if you are interested.
Yes, you may think I am a little excited about this, which I am!
Have a great night and happy shopping!
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