From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Hop Into Spring With Seagate Photo Contest

February 28, 2009

 
I never trust a computer, with memories and videos that mean so much. Can can you trust something with all of your moments. So I choose to back my pictures, videos and files up with my FreeAgent Go. Did you know that
computer hard drive crashes every 15 seconds and one out of five computers [...]

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I Can’t Help But Think About My Dad…

February 28, 2009

On days like today I can’t help but see my dad, think about my dad and hear his voice. Many of you know he died when I was ten but you may also know that I AM MY FATHERS DAUGHTER! Anyone who is close to our family will tell you that, I pride myself in [...]

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Baby Names…

February 26, 2009

So by now we should all agree that Avah isn’t working for Ordinary Dad. Of course tonight I start thinking about names and remembered hearing a name yesterday I liked. Brooklyn….of course he looked at me and of course “we could always call her Brooke” spewed out of my mouth. So at what point should [...]

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I Know I’ve Grown a Size

February 26, 2009

Obviously my daughter noticed. I now have an extra circle around my belly…what do you suppose that means? I went from this to this…

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Make Lunch Easy With Healthy Ones

February 26, 2009

I’m always looking for quick and easy lunch ideas. For our family lunch is sometimes a “snack meal” nothing too nutritious or delicious. Healthy Ones has affordable lunch options without losing the great taste. We were able to test out the lunch meat for ourselves and loved it. The turkey made a great sandwich.They have [...]

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Sick Days…Oh The Pain!

February 26, 2009

The past few weeks we’ve been dealing with a kick family. Kai actually missed days of school from being sick. The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) and Triaminic® have partnered to create “Sick Day Guidelines: Making the Right Call When Your Child Has a Cold.” Some 22 million school days are missed each year [...]

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Today Was A Good Day!

February 26, 2009

Not only did our family give to charity today. We chose to feed 4 families for a month through Feed The Children. Del had an overwhelming urge to donate after he saw a CNN story. (yeah those stories actually work) Even bigger news! I got invited to my very first blogger event! I will be [...]

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Bloggers Are Quite Immature

February 26, 2009

I love being on someones blacklist. Recently I was told about a “secret area” on my “FAVORITE” MOM BLOG. Most of you know the one! I guess if you associate with me or people who know me you’ve been put on their “black list” The “leader” of this group is actually telling her members “don’t [...]

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Pregnancy: it’s just like riding a really awkward and flatulent bicycle.

February 25, 2009

25 weeks? WHHH-ATT! I know right? That’s what I’m sayin. I really fee
I pregnant. It has finally hit me, right smack in the middle of my stomach. I now have the uterus the size of a soccer ball. Yup, go me!  I have definitely noticed an increase in belly size. It like doubled in the [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Birthday Flower

February 24, 2009

Check out more Wordless Wednesday at Wordless Wednesday Hub and Extraordinary Mothers.

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It’s Still Winter!

February 24, 2009

Winter is still well under way, as I type this I can hear the rain hitting the windows of my home. This is the perfect time to change out the wiper blades on the car. Generally I don’t take care of these things since the car is Ordinary Dad’s deal. So I’ am leaving [...]

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Obama: 60 Minutes Presents

February 24, 2009

What more can I say about our newest President, he truly is an inspiration. The 60 Minutes Presents: Obama: All Access DVD is a great testament to his road to the White House.  Our family LOVED this movie and we were happy to include it into our collection.
* The 44th President (November 16, 2008) [...]

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Report

February 24, 2009

I am happy to report that number one: The new bed is fabulous. Even Kai loved it since she took her nap on it after school.
Number two: My report on corporate environmental responsibility and the pollution that big oil causes is now completed and turned in. Although now I want to go [...]

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Today I am 24!

February 23, 2009

It’s kind of an odd feeling. My oldest sister called and it’s like I’m the baby. I still am the baby but the baby isn’t such a baby anymore. Soon I’ll be 30 and still complaining about how time flies. How do you feel on your birthdays? Kai made me a play cake so I’m [...]

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Happy Birthday To Meee….

February 22, 2009

You know what I get? A restful nights sleeeppp.

I know not a big deal right? It’s just a new bed. For my family it is! When Ordinary Dad and I met we both didn’t have much. I was young and he had let his ex take everything they had together. So we both basically started [...]

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Current Craving…Sung By The Best!

February 22, 2009

My current craving sung by mt two favorite people!

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This Bag Rocks!

February 21, 2009

baby star has just released a new line of bags that truly rock! The new rock the tote bags are beautifully crafted with the modern mom (or dad) in mind. this diaper bag has room for what you need on the run, even a lap top. Features a wide zipper pocket on one side [...]

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Ooh la la la la mama (that’s what I’m saying)

February 21, 2009

I recently won a giveaway from Moody Mama Says for five items of my choice ooh la la mama. I was so excited to have won and I quickly made my choices and got my prize. I picked the peace dove dress and matching onesie for the baby and I’m so happy. When Del saw [...]

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Room a Day- Kimberly Clark Giveaway

February 21, 2009

Kimberly Clark has teamed up with Thom Felicia and the View to giveaway $25,000 to 16 winners to makeover your space at the website! Are you going to enter? I know I am!Plus you can win daily prizes from Kimberly Clark just sign up to win on the website.Can’t wait to get started? Just let [...]

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bit of a break..

February 20, 2009

I will still be posting over the next few weeks but feel its time for a break. I’ll open up more as to why and how soon.
I’l leave you with a few questions to ponder…
when does blogging beocme taxing? does life ever just seem overwhelming? and what does blogging have to do with it all?
Don’t [...]

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