Days like These-Daily Accounts by Tanyetta

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2012-02-17T09:41:00.001-06:00

My almost impulsive purchase!

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2012-02-16T09:55:00.001-06:00

You would be so proud of me! I came up with the most easiest craft! Construction paper, heart shape, glue, crayons, marker and stickers! Have students to write their names at the bottom right corner with Love, above it. Encourage them to decorate as much as they want. Usually 15 mins. And then go around to see if they need help or ideas! The kids LOVED the craft and they were so proud of their work! Great Job and most of all, they were handmade crafts! What kind of crafts did you sponsor for your kids classroom?

Celebrate Family Night with Coca-Cola & American Idol (Giveaway)

2012-02-14T10:08:00.000-06:00

MomFiles has a GREAT giveaway to help us celebrate Family Night!

Click HERE to enter!

Prize: $100 Value Pack
(1) Handheld Camcorder (1) American Idol – The Hits Volume 1 CD (1) Coca-Cola and Pringles coupon. This prize is valued at over $100 and we LOVE it! The mini camcorder has some great features including a ruggedized exterior, 2.3" screen, full HD 30p (1920x1080), waterproof, shockproof and rustproof.

Giveaway ends: Feb. 24

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2012-02-11T12:52:00.001-06:00

Kids at ANY age can be taught to help around the house! My 2.5 carries in all of the light grocery bags after a shopping trip! She's so proud of herself! Love it!

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2012-02-09T08:09:00.001-06:00

Dessert Night! Homemade Cheesecake! ! DJ crushed the strawberries and Oreos! I am not a fan of cheesecake! It tasted ok! The kids and Darrin loved it! :) That's all that matters!

Join Swagbucks Today! $10 Gift Card Giveaway!-Ends, Feb. 10th

2012-02-07T07:20:00.000-06:00

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Learning Opportunities are EVERYWHERE!

2012-02-02T07:22:00.000-06:00

Big brother has practice on Tuesday Nights which leaves Ms. Gracen free to play in the game room in the lobby!

Daddy took her to get out some of her energy and there was a large ABC mat in the game room!

He called off the letters and told her to go and jump on the letters. It was a HIT and the time flew by. As always, there's ALWAYS opportunities to learn when you're out and about!

2012-01-31T14:55:00.001-06:00

Question from a very concerned mom! Please, post your answers. Thank You! **My oldest daughter keeps getting into trouble in class and NOTHING I do or threaten is working on getting her to straighten up. Her teacher today moved her desk apart from all others so she can't be a Chatty Cathy ALL day long but even during group projects she is getting into trouble and not finishing her work. Can anyone please give me advice on what I can do?? I am to the point of going to school and holding her hand ALL day.**

The Lost Tooth!

2012-01-25T22:51:00.002-06:00

DJ bit into an apple today and lost his front tooth! It was so loose, he ran into the bathroom and pulled it out. I stood there in AMAZEMENT how he didn't flinch or cry. He just wanted the tooth out of his mouth! Great Job DJ. In other news, the tooth fairy delivered $2 for the event.

2012-01-23T15:40:00.001-06:00

Have you ever tried explaining something to someone and walked away MORE confused than they were at the initial contact?? Vendor posted (Watch Battries) on his kiosk sign. I told him it was spelled incorrectly. He went on to explain how he took away the Y to add the IES and on and on. He pronounces it (Battry) so that's how the confusion began. OK, let's start over. Battery is the correct spelling. Battery then becomes Batteries. He told me he was going to check the Dictionary when he gets home. Say what?!? *sigh* Bless his heart. #iCant

Princess Play Date with Friends!

2012-01-22T22:20:00.002-06:00

How cute! The girls were in the kitchen playing and I couldn't resist snapping this photo!

2012-01-22T21:20:00.001-06:00

DJ was so amused at this obviously dying fish. He wanted to know why he kept doing flips and circles instead of just dying and being eaten by the other fish. Explaining life and death can be hard to explain sometimes.

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Aunt Sharon's Sweets Shop!-Giveaway

2012-01-18T16:08:00.000-06:00

Aunt Sharon has officially opened her Sweets Shop!

Now is the time to satisfy your sweet tooth.

She's local to Pensacola and you can find out all of the information on her website.

Enter to Win a FREE Dozen Valentine Cookies! Click HERE for a chance to win.

Entries will be verified. Entrants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid U.S. shipping address to enter. The winner will be selected by random.org on January 31, 2012 and will be contacted via email.

I Love Oil.

2012-01-17T21:46:00.000-06:00

For the love of oil

Olive Oil

I love oil

Get it? Ok, corny I know.

My husband LOVES olive oil and finds so many ways to COOK with the stuff I have lost count.

His favorite snack:
Olive Oil, Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar, and sop it all up with Sour Dough Bread!

If you LOVE Olive Oil go to the Filippo Berio website to sign up for their newsletter to gain instant access to their coupons.

Click HERE for the coupon.

Hey! Do you wanna buy a bridge?

2012-01-16T12:15:00.001-06:00

What is the point of listening to a pitch from a telemarketer if you know good and well, your final answer will ALWAYS be NO?!? I don't believe in wasting anyone's time and I surely will NEVER appreciate anyone trying to WASTE my time. My husband on the other hand, has a soft spot for telemarketers since he was a recruiter at one time. Bless his heart. Phaedra Voice: Everybody knows if you listen to a telemarketer long enough, they just might succeed in getting you to change your mind. Not the girl though. I am NOT the one.

RIP to the Dayzey!

2012-01-13T21:44:00.002-06:00

RIP Dayzey! You had a GREAT run! 1989-2012 #oldschool

2012-01-10T12:03:00.001-06:00

From Kristen Marks:
Tackle the 'elephant' in your day 1st: the thing you are most dreading but needs to be done or the thing that is most important but you've been putting off. When you do, you will feel so productive, like a weight has been lifted from your shoulders! It actually makes you more productive the rest of the day.

Enter to win an iPad2 or Kindle.

2012-01-08T08:09:00.000-06:00

You know you want one! I know that I want to win one!

iPad2 and Kindle Fire Giveaway

Sponsored by iHeart Giveaways!

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#100000 why I LOVE LOVE LOVE Chick Fil A

2012-01-06T17:39:00.002-06:00

Chick Fil A in Pensacola, FL #chickfila

2012-01-01T18:17:00.001-06:00

My son, DJ, age 7 is a Fortune Teller. He predicts that he's going to be TOO sick to go to school tomorrow and he should stay home one more day! Hah!-tanyetta.com

Happy New Year! 2012 is HERE!

2011-12-29T09:38:00.002-06:00

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is all a big blur. We spent the evening at church service, went to see the neighborhood light show and then home to bake cookies and watch Rio. The movie was a trip and of course we couldnt get through the entire movie because the kids decided to ride around the house on the mini tricycle! Happy New Year Everyone!

2011-12-27T19:03:00.001-06:00

When do you put up and take down your christmas tree/decorations?

The Best Christmas Present of all time!

2011-12-26T12:02:00.002-06:00

Ok, so all of the toys and things she received for christmas, she chose to jump around the house in the toys r us bag. Really??!!!!

Laundry Basket Fun!

2011-12-23T13:07:00.002-06:00

This is why I will never feel guilty or the pressure to buy a lot of anything especially toys for my kids!
The went into the laundry room and grabbed these baskets , running through the house with it on their heads!
They wore themselves out with the baskets!
Cracking me up! I had to grab a photo of the madness! Hah!
So when you ask what do my kids want or need for christmas and i ask for new laundry baskets. I am not joking! LOL

(CLOSED) WINNERS ANNOUNCED!--Chick Fil A-2012 Calendars! Giveaway ends Monday, January 2, 2012

2011-12-23T00:00:00.003-06:00

Jan. 9, 2012: Congratulations Ladies! I have FIVE calendars and FIVE entries! You know what that means! You are all WINNERS! I am so EXCITED to send out these fabulous Calendars to you all this week. Please, send your mailing address and phone number to tanyetta at hotmail dot com within 48 hours to claim your prize. Failure to do so, will result in another winner being chosen. Congratulations AGAIN! Happy New Year 2012!

KRISTEN WHITE
THERESA
RHONDA
LIZZYALLEN
SHAWN
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The 15th edition of the Chick-fil-A cow-themed calendars, titled “Trail Grazers: Blazing New Paths That All Lead to Chicken,” pays tribute to some of history’s bravest explorers. Twelve courageous bovines that ventured into new frontiers by air, land and sea are featured in the calendar, proving that cows can do more than make a good meal.

I am so excited to host this giveaway because I love Chick Fil A. For those of you who know me, know me, it's NO secret this is my top recommendation for Family Night Out and a great place to meet up with a few moms for a playdate with the kids.

Please, leave a comment with your favorite milkshake flavor and your favorite menu item from Chick Fil. FIVE Lucky winners will win a calendar and 2 gift cards to pick their favorite milkshake flavor!

Note: You must leave your email address in the comment section, favorite milkshake and menu item to qualify an entry for the giveaway.

Extra Entries: Grab my Blog Button, Like Chick Fil A on Facebook
Blog, Tweet and Facebook this giveaway. Leave a comment for EACH entry completed.
Daily Tweets are encouraged :)

Giveaway ends, Monday, Jan 2, 2012 at 10am CST.

Winners will be chosen by Random.Org

Baby Sister showing off her new book!

2011-12-19T09:38:00.000-06:00

On the last week of school, we attended the book fair. Gracen grabbed a book and ran to the reading mat. Darrin caught on film the description of her book! Click HERE to check it out~

Too Funny!

2011-12-18T11:05:00.001-06:00

From The Desk of Barack Obama, President: Friend --

Early this morning, the last of our troops left Iraq.

As we honor and reflect on the sacrifices that millions of men and women made for this war, I wanted to make sure you heard the news.

Bringing this war to a responsible end was a cause that sparked many Americans to get involved in the political process for the first time. Today's outcome is a reminder that we all have a stake in our country's future, and a say in the direction we choose.

Thank you.

Barack

Merry Early Christmas from Danyelle!

2011-12-08T12:24:00.002-06:00

Hey World!!!! Danyelle sent me this dress I seriously LOVE it :)

2011-12-07T19:26:00.001-06:00

The Gulf Coast Parent Newspaper recently published the winners of The Cute Kid and Teacher of the Month!

Notice anyone familiar? That's right! You guessed it.

Gracen and DJ's teacher were selected and featured in the December 2011 issue of their publication.

Please join me in congratulating two very special people on their 30 days of fame.

Question: Have you ever entered a contest? Did you win? What were the details?

Basketball Practice!

2011-12-04T11:15:00.002-06:00

Basketball Practice! Let's go Team!

Talented and Creative Friends!

2011-12-03T23:35:00.002-06:00

I have very talented friends! I feel like I am in with the "cool" crowd! :)

Message from Heather:

I just made this! A $2 green wreath, cheap plastic ornaments, some spray glitter and hot glue! So easy, festive and personalized!

Christmas Party-2011

2011-12-03T15:04:00.001-06:00

We had Wonderful Time at the Christmas Party yesterday! Thank You to all of the volunteers, organizers and everyone involved in making the event a SUCCESS! Special Thanks to the FRO (family readiness officer) Deborah Salerno-Maye! You totally ROCK woman! It's amazing how you're Always COOL under PRESSURE! Love That!!!! <3

One of the pretty elves who took the photo with Gracen and Santa!

Rana and her beautiful family!

I had my baby fix! After 10 years, my sweet friends were blessed with baby TJ! He is absolutely the sweetest baby ever! SO CUDDLY, I didn't want to give him back to his mommy~

Gracen had an OVERLOAD of candy canes last night.

Natavia and her gorgeous kids! WE had a blast!

This just might be our family photo this year~ hah!

You're INVITED now, PAY ME! Say, WHAT?!?

2011-12-02T09:56:00.000-06:00

While driving to the market, I heard a radio station announcer tell the story of how his family and friends were INVITED to their Thanksgiving dinner and one of the family members OFFERED to give money to help buy the food. UMMMM excuse me, I would NOT accept money (even if they offered) for the simple fact, if they're going to be visitors and family members to your home for the holidays, just make EXTRA food and be done with it. IF they insist on offering money, I would ask that they bring desserts or something but, NEVER money! Come on now, CHARGING for dinner guests to your home? REALLY? I called into the radio station but, I received a busy signal I guess that was my sign to just let it go. LOL!

Sidenote: It's a CHRISTIAN radio station. I can't make this up. *sigh*

What are YOUR thoughts? Have you ever CHARGED family or friends to attend a dinner party at your home? Please, explain. Thanks.

Sweet Little Sister!-Happy Friday!

2011-12-02T08:46:00.002-06:00

Sweet Little Sister!

2011-12-01T00:50:00.001-06:00

What's up with this boy? I have never heard of kid not wanting to wear a coat when it's freezing in the morning!

BOYS are so much FUN!!!

2011-11-30T14:14:00.000-06:00

Ok, this is CRAZY!!! I asked what happened at school for him to come home with a HUGE hole in the knee of his pants. He said, I was playing hard on the playground. WOW! What kind of playing was this son? *sigh* BOYS are so much FUN!!! :-) Rough and Tumble!!! http://twitpic.com/7ls852

Upward Basketball-2011

2011-11-29T20:45:00.002-06:00

Upward BasketBall Season 2011-2012
Go Team Huskies!
Special Thanks to My Sweet Friend Heather Harvill for telling our family about this WONDERFUL program.
The coach and entire staff treat the kids with compassion and the best part, they PRAY before and after each game!
WOW!!! We are off to a great season.
DJ loves the program.
Thank You again.
http://www.teamupward.com

A fairy tale of a baby boy all grown up!-Happy 42nd Birthday Anthony!!!

2011-11-19T00:00:00.002-06:00

Once upon a time a really lovely couple fell in love, got married and

had a baby boy.

This really cute baby boy grew into a really cute little boy

and then he grew up to be a really cute young man

and then he grew up more to become a very handsome man!

OHHHHH LAH-LAH!

Fast Forward to the Present!

Happy Birthday Darrin!

You're 42.

We LOVE YOU!!!

Today is your special day.

Birthday Ball-Marine Corps 236th Celebration!

2011-11-14T13:17:00.000-06:00

We had a FABULOUS time at the Marine Corps 236th Birthday Ball Celebration!

Great Food, Music, Fun and Spending time away from the kids! Always a GREAT time to get away for a little bit and spending quality time together!

Location: San Destin, Florida

2011-11-11T13:05:00.001-06:00

Tonight!
Wear your kimono to the PMA!
Woven and Wrapped
Opening reception?- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Food, wine and your first chance to see our fantastic new exhibition of colorful, traditional?kimonos.
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Join us at the Pensacola Museum of Art as we open the exhibition Woven and Wrapped: Kimonos, Clothing and Culture of Early 20th Century Japan, Friday, November 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m..
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Attendees are invited to wear their own kimonos to the event, which is the first opportunity to see this collection of antique kimonos and clothing at the PMA. Refreshments will be provided.
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It is also a last chance to see Joan Miro: Order and Chaos in the second-floor galleries. The last day of the Miro exhibition is Saturday, November 12.
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Woven and Wrapped will be on display at the PMA through February 11, 2012.
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In conjunction with Woven and Wrapped, "Gallery Talks," will be presented in cooperation with the Pensacola Opera and its production of Madama Butterfly on January 15 at 3 p.m.. The featured speaker is Dr. Suzette Doyon, Associate Professor of art history at the University of West Florida. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

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2011-11-10T07:50:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday United States Marines!!!!

2011-11-09T18:06:00.001-06:00

Military OneSource
The First Lady is asking military children from around the globe for some personal contributions to the finishing touches on the White House decorations this holiday season.

The request is for military children to submit 5x8" handmade holiday cards with words of appreciation for their military parents, as well as pictures and drawings. The White House will display as many of the cards as possible.

Participants are asked to send holiday cards to the following address along with information from where they are sending it by November 16, 2011: Reservation 1, Attn: Social Office, PO Box 8070, Washington DC, 20032

2011-11-08T08:17:00.001-06:00

Congratulations to the Duggar Family! Baby #20 on the way! http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/07/8684372-20-kids-and-counting-michelle-duggar-announces-shes-pregnant-again

2011-11-06T21:05:00.001-06:00

Cars2 is the #1 animated movie of the year? Really? I am BORED out of my skull. The kids left the room within 10 mins. *sigh* I want my appletv rental refunded! LOL! On a better note, everyone should have a Mater in their life for a friend.

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2011-11-01T21:37:00.001-05:00

Hello Family and Friends! DJ has finally found a sport he's interested in! He didn't want to play flag football or soccer. Thank Goodness we didnt waste our money on a sport he would have complained about! He asked to play basketball and I told him we would find out about the sport schedule. My friend Heather told me about Upward and the best part, it's a CHRISTIAN based sports league! Learning about Jesus and playing sports! LOVE IT! Check it out! K-6 grade sports! Upward Basketball! http://www.upward.org/aboutus/Of course gracen was in the background cheering for her big brother!! :) Great Job DJ! We are proud of you!

2011-10-26T15:45:00.001-05:00

Check the pantry and fridge, write out shopping list for the weekly meal. Gather coupons, attach coupons to the list, arrive to the store only to realize you FORGOT the list and coupons on the bathroom sink! How? Because you made a pitstop to the bathroom before rushing out to the store! Question: How was YOUR day? :-)

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2011-10-23T11:06:00.001-05:00

CVS party photo and candy prize pack! Cute and fun for the kids :)

2011-10-22T14:22:00.001-05:00

Bought a pair of pajamas for Gracen. Super Clearance price! $3 and DJ said they're only for boys! Why? Because they have dinosaurs on the pajamas. For $3, they are going to be worn by my baby girl! Why pay $10 for the princess pajamas when you can get dinosaur pajamas for $3 :).

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2011-10-21T11:57:00.001-05:00

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2011-10-18T12:53:00.001-05:00

I have the BEST daughter EVER! LOL at the one way sign incident! Hey, it's always a fun time when I am around!! Too Funny!!

Canoeing Adventures! ONLY BOYZ!

2011-10-17T10:43:00.000-05:00

Posted by Darrin:

DJ and I went canoeing today and started out great. Half way down we hit an underwater log and flipped. No sweat, the river isn't deep until DJ stepped off the sand bar and got swept by the current. He screams HELP and tries to swim but the current pulled him away as I'm trying to get to him. I got hung up on log but luckily he drifted right into a tree and was able to climb up. Scared the mess out of me watching him try to swim out as he was being pulled away. All of our stuff got wet, hurt my leg jumping that log, I lost my cell phone when we flipped and these are the only pictures from the trip. All in all it was a good teaching moment afterwards. I explained that it was OK to be scared but we have to use our brains when things like that happen.

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2011-10-09T13:12:00.001-05:00

Thank You Stephanie H. For this GORGEOUS handmade with LOVE dress you made for Gracen! You are the sweetest Friend! :)

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2011-10-05T07:39:00.001-05:00

I don't like Square pizza!! Dominos advertised FREE artisan style pizza on FB so I thought it would be a nice after school treat for DJ. After we picked up the pizza! He starts whining saying the pizza is square! He only wants round pizza! LOL! This boy is too funny! Needless to say, darrin ate the pizza when he got home from work!

2011-09-27T16:11:00.001-05:00

I love that my friends who really UNDERSTAND me, ACCEPT me for me and expect nothing but, me to be me. I can't explain it. It is what it is and that's that.

2011-09-26T16:21:00.000-05:00

Please Lord watch over Gracen. She's so sick right now.

Thankfully no fever and she's still wetting diapers and pooping.

The nurse called and said to watch for signs of dehydration.

Gracen has not been able to eat and keep anything down.

Sips of water is on the menu.

Pray she gets better.

I Just Won 39 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com

2011-09-16T08:44:00.001-05:00

Today is a GOOD day!!!

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Organized Confusion.

2011-09-11T21:36:00.002-05:00

Have you ever tried to organize your cabinets and made it worse and just gave up and threw everything back in the cabinet? No? Ok, nevermind.

Uprinting Party Flyers Giveaway-Ends Monday, Sept. 26

2011-09-11T18:49:00.004-05:00

We recently started a coupon savings group and this is a perfect opportunity to market our new group. Uprinting has offered to sponsor a party flyer giveaway for my blog. The good news, one of my lucky readers will win the exact prize.

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A fighting chance~

2011-09-11T17:05:00.001-05:00

Fighting to help daddy! A job that would take 30 mins. Takes over an hour when kids are trying to "help"! :)

Over $100 in groceries for UNDER $10. Yes, it's LEGAL :)

2011-09-04T17:14:00.000-05:00

Natavia's steal of a deal! :). Less than $10 OOP (out of pocket) !!! You cant beat that with a bat! :). Saving money is a rush and it feels so GOOD :). Thank you Natavia for all of your help. I couldn't have done this without your skills!!!! ;). Supermarket: Publix! LOVE that store!!! Note: I am going to donate some of the vitamins, sauce and dressing to our local food bank! Unless you are LOCAL and you want some!!! :). ! :).

2011-09-02T22:48:00.001-05:00

DJ: "mommy, gracen isn't the same color as we are. She's brownish white.". Me: oh.

Learning all the time!

2011-09-02T13:35:00.001-05:00

Gracen saw the olympic rings on the tv and ran to get her bracelets and started matching the colors to the rings on the TV! Too Cute!

Starting a Stockpile!

2011-09-02T13:24:00.000-05:00

Darrin said this is too much! I personally feel there should be 1 package per household member of all pantry items. What are your rules about stockpiling?

Go Gadget, GO!

2011-09-01T08:50:00.001-05:00

The kids can work this gadget better than I can most days! Go figure.

2011-09-01T08:23:00.001-05:00

What would YOU do if this happened to YOUR child? Thank God my son's school would NEVER do anything like this.

Everyone at the school is like a big family.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/first-graders-handcuffed-_n_943646.html

2011-09-01T00:56:00.001-05:00

She's singing and dancing with the Fresh Beat Band!

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2011-08-23T12:34:00.001-05:00

Women over the age of 40 should get a mammogram once a year!

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2011-08-23T07:52:00.001-05:00

First Grade Here We Come!!!!

Back To School Supplies! First Grade Here We Come!!!

2011-08-19T00:52:00.002-05:00

Back To School Supplies! First Grade Here We Come!!!

Student's required supply list:
First Grade
24 sharpened pencils
2 packages of pencil erasers
2 boxes of 24 crayons
1 - 4 oz. White Washable Elmer's glue
2 duo tang folders with tabs and pockets
2 wide ruled spiral notebooks
1 package wide rule notebook paper
1 small (5X8) plastic school box
1 pair Fiskars pointed scissors

1 inch binder

Teacher's Wish List for First Grade1 ream of copy paper
$3.00 donation for handwriting paper
Ziplock bags –
girls (quart size) 2 boxes
boys (gallon size)2 boxes
Color pencils
Wet wipes
Markers
Boxes of tissue
Paper towels
Stickers
1 package assorted construction paper
***1 half-inch (1/2") 3 ring vinyl binder
3" Ring binder
Please label all items!

First Grade
24 sharpened pencils
2 packages of pencil erasers
2 boxes of 24 crayons
1 - 4 oz. White Washable Elmer's glue
2 duo tang folders with tabs and pockets
2 wide ruled spiral notebooks
1 package wide rule notebook paper
1 small (5X8) plastic school box
1 pair Fiskars pointed scissors

2011-08-15T18:25:00.001-05:00

TEXT the word DEALS to 727272?you?ll get back a? code worth anywhere from 10 cents off to $1 off which you can redeem at ANY RedBox.

I Just Won 22 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com

2011-08-11T00:00:00.000-05:00

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Hey! Come to my House Party! You don't have to buy anything!

2011-08-10T16:19:00.002-05:00

Yeah RIGHT!

Home Party Invitations stating "no pressure to buy"-amuse me. How are you supposed to make a profit if people don't buy your product? Just keep it real and let people know you need a $ limit to receive your "free" hostess gift! *rolls eyes*

Fix YO man a Plate!

2011-08-10T08:55:00.001-05:00

Breakfast is served! I was watching "The Talk" show and DL Hughley (comedian) was a guest on the show. He said the ONLY thing a married woman needs to make sure she does everyday no matter what, is to fix her man a plate! Too funny! Ok ladies! Fix your man a plate and you wont have any complaints from your man! Who's with me??? LOL!!

Duvy Designs! Very Creative Invitations and MORE!

2011-08-09T21:23:00.002-05:00

How Creative is this!!?!!! My friend Jessica is so creative. She made EACH card by hand! WOW! You can find her website at Www.duvysdesigns.blogspot.com

2011-08-09T20:57:00.001-05:00

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Story Time with a Friend!

2011-08-09T00:59:00.002-05:00

Storytime with a friend!

SLOWN DOWN!!!!!

2011-08-03T19:02:00.002-05:00

So I finally get all of the kids into the car, getting ready to pull off and this lady comes up to my window and SCARES the you know what out of me. She motioned for me to roll my window down. YEAH right, please MOVE. Ok, then she holds up my CELLPHONE and I feel like CRAP. Turns out I left the phone on the counter in the store and didn't realize it. I couldn't thank her enough and on the way home I kept chanting, I need to SLOW down and pay more attention to what I am doing. WOW! God watches over babies and fools and that's all I am going to say about that!

Gracen was not amused!

2011-08-01T22:34:00.000-05:00

Took the kids to the Hibachi Restaurant in town. Gracen sat in her daddy's lap the entire time with a look of fear on her face! wWOW! I thought she would have enjoyed it! DJ on the other hand LOVED all of it :)

My thoughts, it's very expensive and something that I can do without going to in a long long time from now!

Baby See! Baby Do!

2011-08-01T20:54:00.002-05:00

There's a saying, be careful of what you do in front of your kids because they will almost always mimic you!

Gracen was sweeping up the playdough and instead of using the dust pan, she used an index card! Haha!! I am always using random paper to pick up trash!

Too funny! You have to be the type of person to use album covers and random pieces of paper to sweep up trash to understand the HILARITY of this!

You will notice, the dustpan was only a few yards away! Gotta LOVE IT!

Matthew 25 Ministries!

2011-08-01T19:20:00.000-05:00

Forbes.com lists Matthew 25:Ministries as the 6th most efficient charity out of the top 200 largest charities in the United States. You can learn more about them by visiting their webpage HERE.

The mission of Matthew 25: Ministries is to fulfill Matthew 25:34-40 by providing nutritional food to the hungry, clean water to the thirsty, clothing to the naked, shelter to the homeless, medical care to the ill, and humanitarian supplies to prisoners.

MyBlogSpark-Winn Dixie Box Tops Campaign-$25 GC Giveaway! Ended! Winner Chosen!

2011-08-01T08:54:00.006-05:00



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Win an iPad at Tip Junkie!

2011-08-01T00:00:00.014-05:00

I want to win an iPad2!

The Tip Junkie Blog has a GREAT giveaway going on right now!

Click HERE to enter for a chance to win.

Good Luck but, I really want to win this for myself. Don't judge me :)

Bowling with the kids!

2011-08-01T00:00:00.013-05:00

Our neighbor's son came along with us for the Bowling Experience on Base.

The Price is JUST RIGHT!

$2.50 per person for game and shoes!

NICE!

Here she is trying to BOSS the boys around on the scoreboard.

They kindly excused her out of the way so that they could put the names up on the board and let the bowling begin.

As you can see, Miss Gracen thought she was RUNNING the show and threw a fit every time it wasn't her TURN to bowl. Too Funny.

Leave her alone OR pick her up?

2011-07-31T22:36:00.002-05:00

The three stages of crying yourself to sleep. The guilt part, leave her there or put her in the bed for naptime! Hmmm...what would you do? :)

Slow to Sleep!

2011-07-31T15:24:00.002-05:00

After lunch, I gave her sliced apples, she threw them on the floor. So, off to time out time she went! Ohh!!! Well, look a here--She cried herself to sleep! Awwwww :) she was tired!!!

Daddy's BABY!!!!

2011-07-30T18:31:00.002-05:00

Reading books to Gracen while she's sitting on the potty chair :). Love it.

2011-07-29T14:08:00.001-05:00

ITT & the NEX Mall are hosting a New Orleans Travel Expo on August 3, 2011 from 10 am - 1 pm at the NEX Mall, Hwy 98 on Corry Station. There will be a number of vendors showing off what they have to offer and providing information on lodging, attractions and dinning. This is a FREE event and there will be door prizes and coupons. For more information, please call the ITT office at 452-6354. http://naspensacola-mwr.com/tours/NOExpo.htm

Kids and Competition!

2011-07-29T00:00:00.000-05:00

The looks on the girls faces are PRICELESS!

My friend Carla asked Darrin to keep an eye on her daughter while she went to go and fix the kids plates at the after church BBQ.

Needless to say, Gracen was NOT happy about him holding another baby, so as you can see, he was left holding TWO babies! Thank Goodness for the tent to shade from the hot sun!

I kept thinking, Carla, hurry up and come get your baby girl. She's NOT happy about this situation at all.

Too Funny!

Monthly Playdates

2011-07-28T02:41:00.003-05:00

Our Playgroup usually meets about once a month for fun, fellowship, games and food. We have always had a GREAT turnout and this past month was outstanding. We played new ice breaker games and the kids had a blast playing with the toys and a random milk crate. Isn't it funny how kids find the simplest things to enjoy in life. So sweet!

Looking forward to next month's event! If you are in the local area, please consider joining us.

Have you ever wondered...

2011-07-28T01:39:00.002-05:00

I have often wondered if I am the friend that treats friends the way I want to be treated but, I am always on the short end of the stick. Sad but, very true sometimes. WHY me?

Wow. The nerve of some people.

2011-07-26T14:06:00.000-05:00

Me and my big mouth. Always trying to help people and look where it gets me. From this moment on, I will NOT be putting myself "out there" to help anyone else. I have NEVER asked for acknowledgement. I have always done things from the kindness of my heart and what happens? I get BITTEN! I am done.

WRITE what's WRONG!

2011-07-25T21:34:00.002-05:00

Write what's Wrong!

2011-07-18T21:28:00.001-05:00

Question: What would YOU do if YOUR child told you they didn't receive a "treat" and every other kid received one at a kids event. Please, post what YOU would do. Thanks.

2011-07-18T09:16:00.001-05:00

Momsweb Meditation - Slow to Yell--Rural roads with signs warning of cattle crossing is where I found myself Sunday while driving home from another basketball tournament. Firstborn programmed the GPS and instead of the main highway, we were on country roads. I was furious because I was past tired. Hubby wasn't with us this time, so I was forced to pay attention to directions. I asked Firstborn if he did everything correctly and of course he said he did, but this was supposedly a quicker route. Excuse me? I was fuming. No, I was pissed.? I felt like crying each time the agitating GPS voice told me to turn left or right onto some unknown back road. I wanted to fuss and yell at Firstborn, but he already endured this during the tournament, so I granted him mercy. I was so tired, I couldn't think straight to pray. The only scripture that came to mind was the one I didn't want to remember - be slow to anger. Sigh.
I finally reached a place, mentally, to think reasonably and pray, but looked at the gas tank showing less than a quarter tank. No gas stations were on any of these roads, but we did see two donkeys and a deer. I felt anger stirring again, but this time I prayed for peace. I knew Firstborn was only trying to get us home quicker and my yelling would only make him feel worse. My peace didn't come immediately, but focusing on God and trusting Him to save me from the back roads and my anger invited peace. Anger is a monster waiting to be awakened by a simple word, action, or thought. I knew my anger wouldn't help the situation, so I shut up and continued following the agitating GPS voice. An hour later, we met the highway and a gas station. Firstborn sighed with relief and went to sleep without being yelled at.
Did the rural route save time? No, but I learned that anger gives absolutely no direction!
Have a marvelous Monday and be slow to anger!
perfect peace,
laVender s. williams
www.lavenderwilliams.com
Yes, you may share this meditation. To be added or removed from the Momsweb emailing list, click reply and type subscribe or unsubscribe in the subject line. Thank you and have a marvelous Monday!

Summer Home Schooling Routine!

2011-07-18T09:09:00.001-05:00

Waiting for today's lessons to begin with the kids. I need my cup of coffee first. Ahhh, the silence. Shhhh...do you hear that? :)

2011-07-17T18:28:00.001-05:00

Have you ever heard a song that explained just how you're feeling about a certain topic or situation? While watching the Fresh Beat Band with the kids, this song played and the words are so true! http://freshbeatband.wikia.com/wiki/Friends_Give_Friends_A_Hand_Lyrics

The Big HELPER!!!

2011-07-17T16:38:00.001-05:00

The biggest helper! DJ helped organize (by color) all of Gracen's barrettes and hair bows today! Teamwork! Teamwork!

I am so OVER this!!!

2011-07-17T09:17:00.002-05:00

My amazon delivery won't arrive until Tuesday. I REFUSE to pay this much for diapers when I can get them 30% off! Looks like operation potty training is in FULL effect.

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!

2011-07-16T18:47:00.002-05:00

On the way to the beach with the family! I am going to have a blast. The huge smile on my face says it all.

The Souffle Queen!

2011-07-14T13:41:00.002-05:00

How Sweet! I truly LOVE personalized notes and the handwritten ones are the BEST!