A Hot, Hot Day

It is so hot today. I am thankful for AC. We have just become little hermits today! Wes and Wil came over to play with Jake and Josh. It went really well. They kept themselves entertained with Star Wars conversation and watching movies. I spent some time with Jenna and did some misc things. Last night I got my things taken over to the Kids Exchange. The kids were a HUGE help! I timed everything right. I got a perfect parking spot, was able to get a shopping cart to help and I made two trips in and we were done in 40 minutes. I am glad that is over with and I hope to make some money!!!

Here is my menu starting tomorrow:
Wed: poptarts, hotdogs, out to eat (someone is having a b-day tomorrow)
Thur: donuts, sandwich, baked potato with toppings and salad
Friday: waffles, pizza, tacos (what else would we have on Friday night?)
Saturday: cereal, sandwich, steak and potato
Sunday: sweet rolls, chicken casserole, sandwich
Monday: waffles, hot dogs, spaghetti and garlic bread
Tuesday: poptarts, chicken sandwich, chicken and rice casserole

There isn't much variety this week, and a lot of chicken! I'm not trying anything new this week either.

One of the Best Birthday Parties

Saturday we went to one of the best birthday parties we have been too....because we didn't have to pay for it!!! One of Jenna's friends had a birthday party. She is an only child. The mom said it was a family party so it was fine to bring the boys and Jack. I told them to stay back, but they were able to enjoy it as well. They got a shelter at Pullen Park and Jenna got two tickets. I bought some more so that everyone could ride the train and the merry go round. They had two princesses come visit the party, hot dogs, chips, crackers, drinks, cake and face painting. These people did an incredible job on the kids. I hated to wash it off! Who knows how much money went into this party....but it was enjoyable to us!! It ended up being a nice family activity for us to do. (and the boys loved playing on the playground)

Saturday

Stupid title for my post!!! I actually didn't go to yard sales today....something must be wrong with me!!! I haven't had much luck in the last few weeks, and I have been really tired lately, so I slept in. I also plan on going to Kids Exchange this week in hopes to find the boys some clothes for school. The only other plan is taking Jenna to her b-day party this afternoon and working around the house.

Friday Thoughts

It's been a slow week, I guess you can tell by my lack of posts. I was able to get out last night for dinner with Sara, Michelle, Michelle, Penne, Carmella, Olivia and Nancy. It was so fun to get out. I realized I was the only one that had never had a manicure, pedicure, facial or massage.....hmmm...what am I missing??? I am excited about this morning. Sara actually wants the boys to come over and play with her boys. How brave can she be? Thank you Sara! I think I will take Jenna and run some errands or come home and clean house. I am looking forward to it.
CVS hasn't had many good deals, so my only freebies this week was some Gain laundry detergent and some hand sanitizer. Next week looks pretty slow too, but the following Sunday looks a little better. Happy Friday!

Menu Planning Wednesday

This week is a little tricky. I have about three nights where Jack or I will be gone or where we won't be coming home until late, so I will keep things very simple and I'll give you only my dinner menus.......

Wednesday: chicken
Thursday: baked potato with toppings, salad
Friday: tacos
Saturday: birthday party (hot dogs I think)
Sunday: frozen pizza:
Monday: lasagne or cheeseburgers
Tuesday: creamy rosemary penne with chicken

Birthday Parties

It seems like we have been hit hard with birthday parties lately. Usually I just let my kids go to friends from church, or the ones that have come to my children's parties. You have to draw the line somewhere, or you go broke!!! I had one before our beach trip, and then when we got back, Jenna's friend, Hannah, had one at Build a Bear. She enjoyed that one. She has yet another one on Saturday. I try to find gifts that have been unopened at yard sales, or good deals at stores. Jacob went to one last night. Normally, I wouldn't have sent him but Jacob seems to get lost sometimes. I feel bad for him. He always seems to get left out. I never planned on having a middle child, and sometimes my heart breaks for him. I want him to have "his friends". I want so badly to have a "play date" with someone just for him. Joshua makes friends with everyone and plays great with people.

Family Fun Fest

We had a great time last night at family fun fest. I am very tired. Jenna fell asleep in my arms last night. Somehow, on Saturdays though the boys get up at 7:30 or before, no matter what time they went to bed!! I guess kids bounce back better than us old folks. Anyway, they had a great time on all the bouncy things, playing games, eating etc. I had a great time working in the food tent with Nicole, Betty, Jessie, and Rhonda. It is so much fun to work with people for 4 hours because you really can get to know them, and it was a blessing to me. Jack even came in and joined in the fun!! I admire him....working all day long, driving and hour or so in traffic, and still he can join in and serve, and I LOVE him for that!! We had over 1700 people come through (we prayed for 1200.).

Not much luck at yard sales today. I got a "late" start, and I was pretty tired! I also found a lady that I knew and ended up talking to her for over 45 minutes, so that really killed my morning!