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Friday, December 30, 2011

Christmas Break so Far …

It has been a very busy time around here as I’m sure it is at your house too!  This has been a pack it in Christmas Break at our house.  Here’s a little look at what we have been up to!

Santa came to Rick’s work so we stopped by to say hi!

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Cole’s school put on a beautiful Christmas program!

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Christmas Eve we stopped by my parents house to exchange gift since they were spending Christmas elsewhere.  The boys loved their new legos and a Telescope for Cole.

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Christmas Eve night the boys opened their one present the new PJ’s.

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Rick worked Christmas Eve at the Football game and came home in time to take the boys and me to Fantasay Lights.  Who knew Christmas Eve would be so crowded!  It took us a 1/2 hour to get in and then we took about a 1/2 to drive around.  The person behind us was riding our behind to go forward faster. I say if I spend this much I’m taking my time Smile.

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Christmas Morning was an explosion of paper and gifts.  You can see my feet with the coffee to prove I was there since I was picture taker … lol. 

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Christmas night we bundled up the boys and hit the zoo for Zoolights!

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Cole’s school bought a few rows at the Thunderbirds Hockey game so we took the boys!  Since Rick works security there his boss grabbed the boys and took them to the front to shake hands with the players.

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Wowzer and we still have a few more days until peace comes back to my house.  How I can’t wait for school to begin soon Smile.

What are your plans this weekend?

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Christmas Wrap Up!

It's over and it flew by!! I have been very blessed my amazing bosses gave me an amazing bonus on Christmas Eve. I was able to go out shopping and get great things for everything! All I have to say is Fred Meyers ROCKS. I usually never shop there with the prices are too high. BUT they had the kiddie center open, so I was able to drop them off there and do all my shopping and actually they had some GREAT deals. Mom even bought a gift for herself (I knew Rick wouldn't get me much) I got a vacuum cleaner for 60% off :). YUP mom has to take care of herself.
Christmas eve my parents did a stop by with gifts! I think I may start a NEW tradition of Christmas Eve dinner we'll see if I can get everyone on board for that :). Caden accidentally broke the plastic arm on Cole's DS so my parents got him a DS lite :)
After my parents left we hit Fantasy Lights! This is a treat we do each year! The boys love it and it is the best to drive around the park and see all the lights and hard work that went into it.
Jake got a new doggy bed from my mom, "Santa's Helper Rick" built the art set for Cole, mom made cookies for Santa and finished wrapping the gifts. Christmas was just us and we had a lot of fun together!
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! (click pictures to enlarge)

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Weekend Wrap Wednesday ~ Christmas Overload & A Early Gift

OMGosh can you believe Christmas is NEXT week??? I'm so behind this year I just don't know what happened! Here is my wrap of what has been happening around here lately :).
Rick put up my lights outside and even put up my tree (all I had to do was decorate it). I didn't even have to ASK him to do any of it! LOVE it!!! I take the small things and celebrate them!
REMEMBER TO CLICK PICTURES TO MAKE THEM LARGER :)
Here is our tree and outside lights!
And the small tree Cole decorated all by himself :)
Hit another Lowe's Clinic!
LOVE these FREE clinics!!!
Home Depot had an Employee Family Day for the kids!
A sweet guy helped Caden build a Pic Frame!
Even a Santa!!! Cole colored him a pic :)
Another quick project for Christmas Gifts.
A BIG thanks to Racheal who allowed a last minute visit
and helped ok did 90% of the work :). She Rocks!
And the moment you've all waited for!
AN EARLY Santa Gift hit our house!
Please meet Jake he is a 3mo Black Lab!
We made the boys close their eyes and in he walked!
A little adjustment and not really potty trained :).

HOLY smokes it has been one heck of a few weeks. I have cookies to make and a few cool gifts in jars that I'll show soon. Thanks everyone for stopping by hope you all have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

I'm Blessed and Giving Thanks this Special time of Year!

As many of you have probably guessed by now I love this season, spending time with my family and making treats for others. This year has been a whirl wind of crazy ups and downs and I'm just happy to be so blessed.
Now I usually stay away from politics and religion on here, I have mentioned a few times about a new church I found. So with this being the season and the reason for the holiday I just have to share some things that really have changed my life. I'm a believer everyone to each own, and I hope you don't mind me sharing a few blessings that have come to my life. For a while I was just not feeling up to where I should. One Sunday I got up and went to church, I walked in with tears in my eyes and have gone back every weekend. I finally found something I was missing, now I can't say that going has made all the things fall into place but I really believe that it has opened up doors and lead me to the path I am now.
This year included a cut in hours which lead to a part-time job that I fell in love with. Then when I was laid off this part-time job turned into a full-time job. Who knew these small events could lead me to a place I feel so at home at. Now working at home did cut back on some money coming in during my 60-day trial period but we've made do. It's funny how even when you have to make adjustments being in a happy place can make your world.
Now to prayers that have been answered, I'm not one to ask for much I HATE relying on others. But somethings you just need that extra hand. I can't believe how these prayers where answered. Cole's school helped me with the cost so I could keep him in his class that he so needs with all that attention, my house has been getting a face-lift and then the one prayer that has been hanging over me for months was new tires for my car. I'm a few thousand miles over and was scared to drive anymore. I've been trying to save up money but you know how that goes! Sorry long story! Back to my new job that truly amazed and touched my soul. This week I received a package, I was so excited my boss had sent special gifts for the boys. While opening their gifts I see a card attached with my name. In this card was a Christmas bonus, my prayers for new tires had been answered. I was just so taken back with such kindness and appreciation. Sometimes we just need to put our needs out there in an others hands, in my case it was God in others it may be a friend etc. I just wanted to share from the person that doesn't like to ask for help that sometimes asking for that help will bring you more joy then you have ever expected.
Thank you for the wonderful friends here you are a blessing as well! It's amazing how small turns of events have lead me to where I am here with all of you and in my business and personal life. Thank you for being part of my blessings, I count all of you as them!
The boys with their special gifts from my wonderful bosses & their beautiful children
Caden was so excited, he keeps asking "For Santa"
A close up of his amazing gift.
This really just blew me away, it's just gorgeous!
I'm so excited to have a new tradition.
Santa's Cookies and Milk!
(Don't worry I'll post a pic of the cookies on it)
Look at Cole's face you couldn't even get him more excited!
Yes it was a Dino PJ's and Book!
Those PJ's are glued to him,
he actually cried when we had to go to the store & take them off.
The book is perfect for Cole who is learning to read!
And the gift for mom!
New Tires!
Ok I must tell you a story on the tires, really did you think I wouldn't have one? I'm a shopper so I called ever tire company in my town and the town over. I found that quoted me around $490 (4 tires) so then I called another that matches he offered me $480 I thought I was sold. Then on a hunch I called one more company and guess what he quoted me $550, he then mentioned they price match. So I gave him my lowest he hmmd and hahhed for a while then said ok I can beat it, how about $453 out the door! Sold!!!
So we drop the car off today the tech ringing me up goes wow you got one heck of deal, I said I sure did. Then I pulled out my coupon for an oil change ... you should have seen the look on his face. You have a coupon for $12.99 for an oil change! He then informed me his price is $18.99, I told him well google it you can also find the coupon ... LOL ;). Guess what no expiration date, so I printed like 30 of them ... LOL.
They called me back to inform me I need an alignment, $185 for that ... ok next paycheck! Rick goes to pick up my car, guess what they had 3 Kia Sorento's in and they needed an alignment. Yup the tech messed up and gave my car an alignment. You guessed it free of charge their mistake. See I told you prayers answered beyond my wildest dreams! I have been given a Christmas Miracle that will last with me for the rest of my life!
THANK YOU FIRESTONE, I'LL BE BACK!!!
New Tires! Really you mean they are suppose to have that much tread?
Hmmmm that would explain a lot!
One last thing I must leave you with!
My ex co-worker that brought by the gift last week
Also gave us a gift card for Fantasy Lights
I LOVE Fantasy Lights, it was so beautiful!!!!
I leave you with pictures!
One side is the Ocean so they had a shark and fish
Along with the pirate ship below.
The Dinos and the Dragon big hit with the boys!

The Neighbor put up the Happy Birthday Jesus lights.
Could you imagine this in your back yard,
I'd go nuts! LOL
The fountain was my favorite!
Merry Christmas everyone! I promise a short post on Thursday ... LOL :)

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