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Saturday, December 20, 2008
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We were invited to a friends 6th birthday party this weekend, so on Monday we set out to find a gift, which ended up being a daunting task. Mika was very "helpful" in lending her opinion on what we should buy for Jamie. After a long deliberation we purchased a cute little "Fur Real" Dalmatian pup that looks and sounds like a real puppy, and has it's own little bottle. Mika has been quite enamored with this little dog for the past few days, which eventually led up to the removal of said pup from it's box. After I realized the damage was done, I just decided to let Mika keep this cute little puppy, and we got a different present for Jamie. The cute part about this situation (after Mika got her butt busted for sneakily opening the toy) is that Mika has been carrying this pup around and taking care of it so well that you would think it was a baby doll. She has named her puppy Elizabeth, which is pretty precious, to me anyway. (I wonder who she named it after?)
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Friday, December 19, 2008
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I stumbled upon a site today that not only has some excellent personal finance information from a Christian perspective, but this site is hosting an awesome giveaway! There are two different Ipods up for grabs, some Pampered Chef goodies, some audio books, and more. So go now and don't be shy, check out Christian Personal Finance today.
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
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I've been really getting into Twitter lately. If you haven't signed up yet, you should, (and if you do, my username is lizzydear so follow me) or at least just check it out anyway! I have also joined two Ning social networks, one being MomLogic (there is an awesome Christian MomLogic group, as well as tons of other great groups) and the other is The Classy Closet (which is a little different, but has some fun groups as well). Tonight there was a "twitter party" for The Classy Closet, and I joined in on the fun! There were some games, and prizes, and I got to "chat" with a few ladies I hadn't met before. Overall it was a great time, but the most exciting thing of all is that I won a prize!!! I won a Yummie Tummie prize valued at $100.00. Apparently this is a tank top type thing that celebs use, (and Oprah endorses) to get rid of "muffin top". This is something I wouldn't normally purchase for myself (even though I could use it :) but I am elated to have won!
The Classy Closet also has a blog radio show that is really funny, (with three ladies- Jen, Kadi, and Danielle, hosting every morning, Monday-Friday, at 11:00 am CST) and I try to listen to that if I am at home and able. On January 9, 2009 they will host a special show with tons of giveaways, and special guests, including actress Vanessa Williams!
By the way, I have badges on the right side of my blog for both of the networks I mentioned above!
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Today Seth's 2nd grade class presented the Gingerbread Review! It was really cute, and involved poems, stories, and songs all revolving around the gingerbread theme. Then they served us hot cider and none other than gingerbread men! The class has been working hard for this event, and they even had a homemade present for all of the parents. Mika and I went to watch, (Jason, and Judah were out checking wells) and really enjoyed ourselves. I am so thankful for teachers that care so much about the children they teach!
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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School Program last night!
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Last night while we were at the YMCA for Seth's basketball practice, (which lasted about an hour and a half!) Mika and Judah got a little bit bored. For the first 30 minutes, I left them in the child watch center, and got in a little treadmill time. But after they called me on the loud speaker to get Mika to take her to the bathroom, I just decided to keep the little ones out with me to watch Seth practice. That didn't last very long, considering Judah tried to run onto the court and "play" ball with the big kids, and Mika layed down on the gym floor! So, we sat in the hallway, across from the aerobics room for about an hour. Zumba class started, and let me tell you, it was quite entertaining. (I have taken this class once at my other workout place, and it is a Latin dance inspired class and quite fun!) Mika really wanted to go in the room and join the class, so she just followed along at the doorway, doing the best she could to keep up with the class! It was so cute, I couldn't help taking a picture, oops I didn't even get a picture of the basketball "star" Seth. Oh well, next time!
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Monday, December 15, 2008
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December 15-December 21
This week our family is making a consorted effort to eat more healthily, and so our menu will include more veggies, and lean meats. So here goes:
Monday-Veggie Burgers on toast, and baked potato fingerling's
Tuesday-Beans, brown rice, and Low fat shredded cheese
Wednesday-Baked Potato bar, with turkey chili, low fat cheese, onions, and other veggies
Thursday-Baked Pork Chops, quinoa, asparagus, broccoli, and green beans
Friday-Smothered Steak in crock pot, with potatoes, and carrots and salad
Saturday-Cheeseburger soup, and homemade wheat rolls
Sunday-Christmas program at church (potluck)
Our lunches will pretty much consist of salads, sandwiches and soups, and breakfasts include turkey bacon, turkey sausage, egg white omelets, and whole grain flax seed pancakes. To find other great menu ideas make sure to check out Org Junkie!
