It's someone you know (slightly crazy) who loves the rain.
I know most of you saw her on Facebook but here she is: Violet Star.
I know most of you saw her on Facebook but here she is: Violet Star.
.We are off to go skiing tomorrow for Spring Break at Mammoth. It has been such a lousy ski season that this is our first time up!Hope I am not too rusty!
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. Trudi and Sarah! Congrats to you Grandma and Auntie!I saw the photos and Violet is just precious!! Trudi, I took Adam to Disneyland for the first time at 6 months. I still have his baby Mickey ears. So, do you think you'll even wait that long??
. We also took her to WDW when she was 3 months old and she swears she remembers going 
. I think it's just because she looks at the pictures all the time.
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Didn't make it to DL on Saturday. Went apartment looking with my DD.
Small world .... I live in Natomas too!
Good morning, ladies! Monday rears it's ugly head once again! But, it's not too bad here since the kids are on break. No morning rush.
I'm working on finding fun local things for us to do. So far, so good! We've been using Groupon, the radio shopping show (which has discounts for local restaurants/shows), and just regular locals discounts/coupons to find things to do. I'm turned it into my own personal challenge!
We went out for Mexican food on Saturday and used a Groupon there. Then yesterday we took our annual passes to Spring Preserve and spent the day there. We followed that with a picnic in the park. Later this week we have more coupons and discounts to use up.
It's not a trip to Disney or anything grand, lol, but we are still having a nice time. Today Noelle has a friend coming over, but we're just staying home.
After all, I do still have laundry/cleaning to do!
Trudi and Sarah! Congrats to you Grandma and Auntie!
Bridget, the weather here cooled down! It was 86 on Saturday, then only in the upper 60's yesterday. So, I won't need that guest room just yet, but this summer when we have 3-4 months straight of triple digit temps, I might take you up on that offer.
Everyone else have a great day!
I love Groupon!I know most of you saw her on Facebook but here she is: Violet Star.
Happy Monday everyone! And yes I'm serious. I'm beginning to hate the weekends because our house has become teenager central during the weekends. I don't know when my house became the house to hang out at, but it's getting on my nerves and I haven't been able to sleep because I have to check on them constantly and they stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning and then I have to get up at my regular time, because Laila doesn't care that I was up all night with teens....I'm really sick of teenagers and I seriously can't wait until Adara and Devin are adults
Do you ever stay in one place!! You are one busy lady and I hope the snow is perfect for skiing
Cute name! And congrats to your family! I love babies
I took Laila when she was 4 weeks old. I think she had a blast
Beth~ Your spring outings sound like a lot of fun. Doing local things can be tons of fun and a lot less expensive
It can't be easy with Laila tho. I did them black and white "swirl" with the hot pink frosting, they were so cute! I don't have class tonight, but I might still go out.....I haven't decided yet. I was so tired this morning, I feel like I just woke up, seriously, just groggy all morning.....I had a piece of chocolate, that should help. LOL
Bridget, the weather here cooled down! It was 86 on Saturday, then only in the upper 60's yesterday. So, I won't need that guest room just yet, but this summer when we have 3-4 months straight of triple digit temps, I might take you up on that offer.
How about when you go into Michaels with that hot 50% coupon in your hand, and the item you want is already on sale for just 30%!
Can anyone guess who this would be? (Not Gene Kelly.)
I'm the Mom that wants to be the house that everyone wants to hang out at. Micah says I'm crazy, but I'd rather have them all at my house.
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Small world .... I live in Natomas too!
Kerri I am with you. I want my kids and their friends at my house so I can keep an eyeball on them. They may be annoying but at least I know what they are up to
I thought the same thing when my kids were younger. But with Laila it's very draining. It also makes it difficult that I have a teenage boy and teenage girl. I don't like them mingling because...well...you know! Plus if it was small groups, it would also be manageable , but I had about 18 teens at my house this Saturday!!!
If the boys and girls would alternate weekends, it wouldn't be as bad and I wouldn't feel the need to be as watchful.
P.S. Can't wait to see pics of the cupcakes! I love cupcakes
I plan to go in a couple weeks and get some cute clothes. It was terrible not knowing the gender, I kept looking at all the cute stuff at DL and couldn't buy anything.
YUMMY!!!!! Recipe please!
I would love you for life if you could get me some!!
)A quick hello ladies.
Got a call Monday night from my old best bud from HS in So Cal. She had an opportunity to stay 2 nights free at a 5 star resort called the Calistoga Ranch in the Napa Valley area. The catch was that I had to be able to leave the next day. LOL....talk about getting ready and taking off quick a minute. So she and another friend swung by here on the way and picked me up.
Anywhos, the place was unbelievable. It had 2 bedrooms, an outdoor living area with fireplace. a full blown kitchen with the most expensive appliances, outdoor jacuzzi, shower and so on. It goes for $2000.00 a night on the internet.Youza! Anywhos, all for free. This was the kind of place the rich and famous escape to, so i got to hang out with the mucky mucks.
Actually, we were so excluded, that we hardly saw anyone.
So, how is everyone?
with envy!!!! 
Good morning, ladies! Monday rears it's ugly head once again! But, it's not too bad here since the kids are on break. No morning rush.
I'm working on finding fun local things for us to do. So far, so good! We've been using Groupon, the radio shopping show (which has discounts for local restaurants/shows), and just regular locals discounts/coupons to find things to do. I'm turned it into my own personal challenge!
We went out for Mexican food on Saturday and used a Groupon there. Then yesterday we took our annual passes to Spring Preserve and spent the day there. We followed that with a picnic in the park. Later this week we have more coupons and discounts to use up.
It's not a trip to Disney or anything grand, lol, but we are still having a nice time. Today Noelle has a friend coming over, but we're just staying home.
After all, I do still have laundry/cleaning to do!
Everyone else have a great day!
Happy Monday everyone! And yes I'm serious. I'm beginning to hate the weekends because our house has become teenager central during the weekends. I don't know when my house became the house to hang out at, but it's getting on my nerves and I haven't been able to sleep because I have to check on them constantly and they stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning and then I have to get up at my regular time, because Laila doesn't care that I was up all night with teens....I'm really sick of teenagers and I seriously can't wait until Adara and Devin are adults
Kerri I am with you. I want my kids and their friends at my house so I can keep an eyeball on them. They may be annoying but at least I know what they are up to
I thought the same thing when my kids were younger. But with Laila it's very draining. It also makes it difficult that I have a teenage boy and teenage girl. I don't like them mingling because...well...you know! Plus if it was small groups, it would also be manageable , but I had about 18 teens at my house this Saturday!!!
If the boys and girls would alternate weekends, it wouldn't be as bad and I wouldn't feel the need to be as watchful.
P.S. Can't wait to see pics of the cupcakes! I love cupcakes
sets in.
The sun has appeared in the Twin Cities yet again.. woohooo! 
to the point where I considered calling his doc for a bump in meds.. or something. I get stressed out and try to think of ways to "fix" him when really he just needs time, hugs and hopefully a weather change to get a healthy dose of sunshine. If insurance would cover it, I would push for the special lights and park it by him during dialysis (since he has to sit there for 3 hours anyway). Ahh, but the clouds cleared up. Two days of non-gloom and a hopeful expected call received (with better than expected information) and all is well again. 
Wow! YES!!!
The rent credit for caretaking duties will cut over HALF off our monthly rent!
Ahhhhhh, my monthly budget sighs in relief and the savings account (including my diva vacation fund) gets a little bigger.
Happy hubby, happy wife, happy adult and happy almost-adult boys.
Life is good, indeed!
This is for Megan (Staley) heheee
I'd be happy to grab you some and it would be great to meet up!
Recipe:
1lb. kielbasa sliced
1 onion chopped (keep kleenex near by
2 cloves garlic pressed
1 green bell pepper chopped
2 cans red beans, drained
1 cup tomatoes, chopped (save their juice)
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups brown rice, cooked
heat up kielbasa for a bit, add onion, galrlic, gr. bell pepper and saute till veggies are tender. add beans and tomatoes with juice. add seasonings. serve over rice.
enjoy!!!!
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Onions don't bother me, one of the perks of wearing contacts. LOL Let me know when you have it and we can make arrangements to get together. Altho I will say I'm basically busy until next week.....lol
The weeks of cloudy gray ugh-ness made for a very unhappy hubby
Happy news?? what? what?? If you're on Facebook you already know. Over a year ago the owner/landlord had asked if we would be interested in taking on the caretaker job if the couple moved out. Sure, why not? We are home most days anyway, have done care taker duties in the past.
The current caretakers in our apartment complex bought a house, they will be leaving end of the month. Hmmmm, so we have been waiting and wondering.. and hoping... Got the call today!
We are currently in a modestly priced 2 bedroom, 750 sq feet, with 3 adults and 1 almost adult.. yeah it's a bit squishy but we manage.
The caretaker couple are in the only 3 bedroom in the building (3 bedroom apartments are a rarity in the metro area), we inquired into the price.. $$$$
Uhhhhh noooooo I think we will just stay in the 2 bedroom (besides the boys have to move out someday. right?? right?? please tell me there is an end to stinky boy smell and dirty socks in the living room.. pleeeeeeeeeease).
The rent credit for caretaking duties will cut over HALF off our monthly rent!
Ahhhhhh, my monthly budget sighs in relief and the savings account (including my diva vacation fund) gets a little bigger.
Happy hubby, happy wife, happy adult and happy almost-adult boys.
Life is good, indeed!
This is for Megan (Staley) heheee
