October 29, 2014

Getaway 2013...10/16-10/19

 
Lunch at Blue Moon...
 
We are HERE!!!!!!!!!


 
 
Dar models...hehehe!

 
The Views...amazing!



 

Stacy did 'dry needling' on a few of us...
 
 
Went to buy yarn...

 

 


 

 

 

October 13, 2014

Andrews Family Visit..

Nick, Lauren, and Mila came for a wonderful visit for 6 days. We had tons of fun hanging out, shopping, eating out, playing with Mila, doing a photo session of her as a Fairy...
The day they had to go back home to CT, was a very sad day.
Missing them so much already!!!


Went to MacArthur Center Mall...got Starbucks as we waited for the stores to open up!
Lauren and Carson got their ears pierced. 




We ate lunch at Domo Sushi in Norfolk w/ Zoe and Pop Pop too...


Sushi....


Lauren took this photo of James and I...


Fairy photos...



Lauren made the fairy tutu for Mila...she's so talented!


Brig took photos and I gave Lauren my camera, she also took some photos...


I took this one...

and this one...


Mila loves her toys...



Eating lunch at JoJacks w/ the McKees. 
Mila tried her very first pickle and loved it...

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Time w/ Aunt Carson...


Playing with Maggie (her dog)...


Loved Mila's Hello Kitty shopping cart....


and Starbucks cup...


Carson had to go to the Doctors while they were here.
She had a swollen lymph node and was put on antibiotics...

Sleeping Beauty...



Bulk Buying...

Things I usually buy in BULK...

1.       Coffee
2.       Coffee filters
3.       Drink mixes
4.       Hot cocoa
5.       Popcorn
6.       Protein bars
7.       Chocolate chips (freeze)
8.       Cake mixes
9.       Chicken breasts
10.   Meat
11.   Frozen fruits
12.   Frozen veggies
13.   Canned fruit
14.   Peanut butter
15.   Cheese (freeze)
16.   Tuna
17.   Canned beans
18.   Soups
19.   Can tomatoes
20.   Salsa
21.   Olive oil
22.   Italian dressing
23.   Vinegar
24.   Pastas
25.   Rice
26.   Oats
27.   Cereal
28.   Bread (freeze)
29.   Honey
30.   Sugars
31.   Sweeteners
32.   Salt
33.   Pepper
34.   Yeast
35.   Bouillon cubes
36.   Vitamins
37.   Hygiene products
38.   Pet food
39.   Dog bones
40.   Air fresheners
41.   Toilet paper
42.   Paper towels
43.   Tissues
44.   Plastic wrap
45.   Aluminum foil
46.   Plastic snack bags
47.   Garbage bags
48.   Baking soda
49.   Cleaning supplies
50.   Batteries
51.   Socks
52.   Computer paper
53.   Printer ink
54.   Canning supplies
55.   Pens/Pencils
56.   School paper
57.   Notepads
58.   Wrapping paper
59.   Tape
60.   Light bulbs
61.   Candles
62.   Cupcake liners

63.   Yarn!!!

Dollar Tree finds...

My TOP 25 items that I regularly buy from The Dollar Tree:
1. Nail Polish- Carson and I go crazy with the LA Color choices.
2. Toothbrushes -Crest, Colgate
3. Toothpaste- Crest, Colgate
4. Floss-get extra for stocking stuffers too!
5. Pump Hand Soap- Soft Soap Cucumber Melon
6. Whole wheat bread- I buy and freeze 12 at a time
7.  Pretzels -Honey Whole Wheat
8. Gum & Candy-for the minions 
9. Glass Containers- I have some for cotton swabs, cotton balls, buttons, coins, etc...
10. Office Supplies- paper clips are my fave
11. Greeting Cards- I also buy the packs of 6-8...such a deal!
12. Party Supplies- from tissue paper to gift bags
13. Plastic containers- great to organize on a dime!
15. Pens- even Sharpies!
16. Mailing supplies- I always buy my bubble mailers, packing tape and envelopes here
17. Mugs- great for Teacher gift or personalizing
18. Microfiber cloths and dusters- such a deal
19. Frozen fruit and veggies- I stash 'em for smoothies, casseroles and to feed my chickens!
20. Tony’s Pizzas-these are for Porter
21. Shower curtain liners- can also be used as drop cloths for projects
22. Scrub brushes -dishes, floor, and toilet
23. Candle melts-they carry some yummy smelling ones
24. School snacks- Cam and Carson like their granola bars and cracker packs
25. Sunday Newspaper


Do you shop at The Dollar Tree? What are you fun finds?

October 2, 2014

More Random stuff...

Making Care Instruction tags w/
my business card to go with the Cowls.

Watching movies while knitting.


They are coming for a 6 day visit Saturday!!!!!


Found a beautiful leaf...Fall is upon us!


Bought a few things on my way home from knitting at Baa Baa today:
a front door rug (matches the back door rug), 2-Rooster kitchen rugs, 2-soft and absorbent bath rugs and a new shower curtain for the minions' bathroom, 10 more solar lights for the chicken area, a few yummy scented candles, and a Rotisserie Chicken for supper...need to go back and get those soft, absorbent bath mats for our bathroom, plus big grocery shopping...that'll be mine and James' Friday Night Date!!! hehehe!!! (true.)


His teacher asked him to build something.
So...He built a bridge.


Cameron's Europe Trip...

Want to do a good deed?
Please help my son, Cameron Graham see Europe this summer with other students.
Educational Tours has set up a "Donations" page to help defer some of the costs of the trip.



This trip is a school system sponsored tour of Europe.
Give a little, Give a lot, it all helps.
Thank You!!!