Magic Rocks.......not so magic!

We were at Target and saw these Magic Rocks. We thought it would be fun to do.

We got everything ready and got it all set up.

It said that best results are after 2 hours so we waited....and waited....and waited some more.

Turns out they are either not so Magic or we just don't know how to do it right!

Was still fun anyway!

Is THAT what you're wearing?

I love flip flops. I wear flip flops ALL the time. They are always on my feet. We were in Target and I saw some flip flop slippers. Knowing that I love flip flops I decided to try them out. I LOVE THEM! They are so comfortable. So, the other day we are getting ready to go somewhere and we are walking out the door and Natalie says, " Is THAT what you're wearing?!?!" My flip flop slippers were so comfortable that I forgot they were on! I can only imagine the day that I will REALLY embarrass her by going out in slippers!

Mommy! This is GOOD!

We were pulling into the driveway and I hear slurping from the back seat. I said, "Did you drink my whole drink?" Turned around and looked and said "You should see your face!" and she said, Mommy, THIS is GOO-OOD! 2 Thumbs up from Natalie for the Mint Chocolaty Chip Blended Cream Frap!

B is for...

Buyer's Remorse! I haven't been to Gymboree since before Christmas. A long time. We went today and I went crazy! I got so many things and now I am feeling a bit guilty for spending the money that I don't really have for clothes. Natalie does need summer clothing though so it's not a completely frivolous purchase. I got some sweaters for the fall too. Here's just one sample of something we got!

A is for...

Asparagus...One of my favorite vegetables that we can't afford on a normal basis. The picture above is a normal bunch of Asparagus that you would see at the grocery store. For that little bit of veggies is a TON of money. We can't afford to buy it! Luckily for us, my in-laws have 13 acres of land and grow every vegetable and fruit you can imagine! My MIL, Lek, brings us Walmart grocery store bags FULL of Asparagus. So much Asparagus that you would ask yourself, how is one person going to eat all this. (I am the only one in our house that eats it!) Same thing with tomatoes when it is that time. I like the "feathered" part of the Asparagus the best so I just cut in half what she brings us and only eat the part I like, and because there is so much, I can do that!
This is one of those GIGANTIC mixing bowls full of Asparagus cut and ready to be eaten!

The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board at www.asparagus.org considers asparagus to be one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables, supplying significant nutrients and fiber for a healthy diet...and it tastes good too!

Bed time

Every night before I go to bed, I go in and check on Natalie. Well, last night when I went in, I found her sleeping all scrunched up and backwards in her bed! She looked so cute. She got this new little Spongebob pillow yesterday and she was using at as her sleeping pillow with her regular pillow as a blanket. I just love her!

My Silly Girl

Girls Day Out!

Today I decided to surprise Natalie with a Girls Day Out! We started the day at the Nail Salon. I got a pedi and Natalie got a Mani and Pedi! After that, we went to the mall to look around and have some lunch!

When we came home, we couldn't leave Daddy out!

It was a fun time!

It Ain't Easy

This pretty much summarizes my feelings right now. :(

Staying on Budget

While grocery shopping, I wrote every price down and added it up before I went to the register so that I didn't have to put anything back! I think I did so well! When I was putting it on the belt thingy, I thought, this sure seems like a lot of food for $100.00. I really hope I didn't add it wrong! It came to $96.00! I was so proud I stayed under my limit! I have started doing this every time I go grocery shopping now. It really does help me stay on budget and I feel like I get so much more food!

Please Move...

I was drifting in and out of sleep on the couch while Natalie and Daddy were on the Playstation 3 in the other room. I could hear Natalie saying, "Daddy, if the light is red, you have to stop. Ok?" and "Daddy, that's not nice. Wouldn't it be nicer to say please move?" Apparently he was playing a new driving video game. I couldn't help but smile knowing that she is right! :)