Not Me Monday!

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.


I had such a blast enjoying Emilio's first birthday party yesterday! I was so happy to see my friends and their kids. I was not super annoyed that the only day this week that is was supposed to rain was on Sunday, during the party, not me! Then I was also not super excited when it only ended up sprinkling a little bit here and there and turned out to be a great time that we could spend indoors and outdoors.

Emilio got some great gifts but I was not really weirded out when my brother in law invited some of his close friends and their kids to the party. At the very end. Then it wasn't me that pretended I loved the gift that they brought when it was really a cheap $3 toy, one that I actually had received before from a different cheap ass person at a previous party, nope, not me!

At the end of the party my friends left and we were left to get to know my brother-in-laws good friends. Turns out that they were really nice, however, just completely rude all at the same time. My mother-in-law was very upset that one of the girls packed up all of the leftover food and took it home to their family. I was not completely laughing to myself as I watched her eyes widen as this girl just helped herself to all the food and drink in the house and packed it up in her car like she just got done shopping at Costco, not me! It was also not me laughing that she and I were the only ones to notice that this was going on. Then I couldn't help but crack up as I proceeded to do the same thing with what was left! The biggest difference is that I actually bought all of the food at Costco and gave it to my in-laws to prepare, unlike random hungry girl and her hungry family!

Cutie Pie Bow Winner

Sorry that it took a little bit for me to get this announcement out there, I know that some have been anxiously awaiting the name of the winner. I had a super busy weekend getting ready for Emilio's party and did not have time to choose a winner or blog about it. So, without further ado, congratulations to RE. RE was randomly chosen as entry number 203 out of 274 entries! RE will have three days to claim their prize. If I do not hear back a new winner will be chosen at random.

Stay tuned for some great giveaways that are coming up this week...

Aloha Friday! - Pet Peeves

Aloha Fridays are brought to you by Kailani from An Island Life. Over there in Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that they take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So Kailani thought that on Fridays she would take it easy on posting, too. So, for Aloha Friday, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Answer my question and put one of your own up on your blog. Link up and check out other blogs that participate at An Island Life.

What is one of your biggest pet peeves?

I never claim to be perfect but there are just some things that I like done a certain way. For example, I absolutely hate having to wash off crusted on food when I am doing the dishes. It makes life so much easier if you just rinse the plate off before leaving it in the sink. One of my biggest pet peeves is when my husband leaves crusted plates in the sink. So gross! It takes me that much longer to do the dishes when I have to scrub super hard at all the crusties instead of just a quick rinse and into the dishwasher it goes! This battle has been going on for years so I don't see it ending anytime soon. So that's why my question is what is one of your biggest pet peeves?

Five Thing Friday

Its time for Five Thing Friday! This is my opportunity to share some of the bits and peices about me or anything going on in my crazy life so you can get to know me a little bit better. I would love for you to join me in the fun so I can learn more about you! Just grab the Five Thing Friday button on the right sidebar and post a comment letting me know that you are playing along and I will be sure to read your Five Things!

1. So happy that my parents are in town! They will be staying with us for the whole month. I love that I can go run errands sans children - my favorite!

2. My stab wound is healing nicely. I took the stitches out myself. Well, one popped off on its own and I cut the other two out. Now my hand is just really sore. But on the upside I don't have to wear that stupid bandaid on my hand or shower with a latex glove anymore!

3. My addiction to Cherry Coke is still strong. I need to do something soon to avoid some serious problems. I'm at the point where I actually freak out for five minutes if there isn't any in the house. Worse than crack because it is readily available at the store whenever I need a fix.

4. I have had the netflix rental sitting by my dvd player for over a month now, maybe two. It is The Changeling. Has anyone seen it? Is it worth watching or should I just send it back all ready so my hubs choice can have its turn to sit by the dvd player?

5. Emilio's first birthday party is on Sunday. I still need to buy the food, his present, card and everything else. Not to mention invites for my other son's birthday party that is in three weeks. I hope his friends can come on short notice!

Pigtails and Ponytails Gift Certificate Winner!

Congratulations to hallie! She has been chosen as the winner for the $25 gift certificate to Pigtails and Ponytails. Her entry was number 226 out of 305 total entries! Hallie has three days to claim her prize. If she does not claim the prize within that time frame a new winner will be chosen at random to take her place. Thanks to all that entered this great giveaway!

Don't forget to check out the giveaways that are still active:

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Wordless Wednesday - Emilio's First Birthday!

Yesterday was Emilio's First Birthday! We had a tiny celebration with cupcakes that the boys and Daddy made just for the occassion. His big party isn't until this weekend but I wanted to celebrate on the actual day. A total mom thing, I know. Here he is in all his first birthday gooeyness!

For more Wordless Wednesday go visit Five Minutes for Mom.

Not Me Monday

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I can't believe that tomorrow my youngest baby boy will turn one year old! I would never put off getting a present or food for the party, that is coming up this weekend, to the last minute, nope not me! And I would never expect my inlaws to do all the food prep and cooking while I sit around on my lazy bum and chat it up with the party guests, aka - my bff's! Not me! Did I also mention that I would never force my inlaws to host the party either - and then laugh as I send them an invitation to a party at their house! Nope, not me!

Because of the total chaos surrounding this last week I have slacked a little in my blog posting, sad but true. I would never just enjoy the fact that my husband had Friday off and celebrate by doing housework all day - not even touching my blog - nope, not me! I was so happy to be able to get a ton of things accomplished that is usually impossible with three little ones to juggle. I would never give myself a total pat on the back for being an awesome organizer after completely cleaning out and redoing the guest bedroom, nope not me! I would never wish that I took a before and after pic though - than you could see exactly why I am so proud, not me.

The guest bedroom is my biggest accomplishment lately. I would never completely rearrange, organize, add a TV/DVD combo with cable and a mini fridge in an effort to please my parents. Nope not me, and I would never expect a huge WOW from them when they see their new diggs, not me! All this so my Dad will not have to compete with my boys for TV time when he and my mom are here visiting for a month. I would never do all this in order to make my parents feel like they are in a hotel - a hotel with loud, screaming children that is. A hotel that they wish that they could stay in but can't afford to for a whole month. I would never plan all this in anticipation of their impending arrival on Wednesday - nope, not me!

I am also now not totally overwhelmed with having to plan yet another birthday party for Oscar who will be six on August 2, nope not me! I would never ever put off sending out invites and reserving the place until the last minute, nope not me! I do think that this is something that I should probably do today, but I know that I probably won't. I am not a total procrastinator when it comes to parties, especially when it is one right after the other, not me, *sigh*.

Music Monday - Seventh Grade Flash Back

I remember loving this song so much in the seventh grade! It was one of the best one hit wonders to come out of 1991, I think every girl I knew had this song memorized. They should have anyway because it was on the radio nonstop! As much as I loved it I don't think that I ever saw the video - until now that is. So early nineties! But whats up with the dude humping the chair? I remember my favorite lyric was when the chick says "smooth to the groove like sandwich bread". I think that I am officially bringing that phrase back, thats how cool I am, or not, you decide....

Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.

JumpStart Winner!

Congratulations to Kristy! She has won the JumpStart 3 Month Membership! Thanks to all that entered this fun giveaway.

Don't forget to enter my other giveaways that are still open if you haven't done so all ready.


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Wordless Wednesday - From Gruesome to Gorgeous

I thought that I would show you all my stab wound, mostly because it dominates my life and irritates the crap out of me all day long. On the upside, doctors orders - no dishes! For those that don't know why I have a stab wound read my Not Me Monday post to get filled in.



Now for the gorgeous. My kids love walking the trails around this historic park that is close to our house. It has a salmon hatchery and huge and small water falls all around. Simply gorgeous to see in person.




For more Wordless Wednesday go visit Five Minutes for Mom or several other places I can't remember to list right now.

Babybonkie Winners

The two lucky winners have been chosen for the Babybonkie Giveaway. Out of a total of 305 entries nightowl, entry 41 and tina, entry 218, have been randomly selected as the winners. Congratulations to these winners! They will have three days to claim their babybonkies or a new winner will be chosen at random. Thanks to all that entered this awesome giveaway!

Don't forget to check out the other great giveaways going on right now!

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Pink Confetti Kidz Adorable Custom Onesie Giveaway

I have to admit, one of my favorite things about babies is dressing them up. I just love finding something cute and one of a kind to dress Emilio in. The entire first year for most babies, which sadly for Emilio is almost over, is spent primarily in onesies. I love the adorable tee shirts and polos but they just simply aren't as practical as onesies are. I hate that shirts creep up exposing their little tummy and diaper, especially when its cold outside. Onesies snap at the bottom and stay where they are supposed to. If you feel the same as I do than you will simply love Pink Confetti Kidz, another fantastic Etsy find, that specializes in creating unique and beautiful onesies from newborn to 24 months.

Pink Confetti Kidz has some of the most beautifully appliqued onesies for little girls that I have ever seen! I think one of the reasons that I long for a little girl is to dress up their cute little hiney. I just adore those cute little bloomers! Pink Confetti Kidz creates what they call ruffled bums for onesies in cooridinating fabric to the applique that is on the front. This unique design is not only adorable but a practical solution that will make mom feel like her little lovely is all dolled up without the baby feeling all cumbersome in multiple layers. Each applique is created using designer fabrics that just ooze trendy style. The appliques are heat sealed and stitched on top for a secure hold. These super cute onesies are available for $18 each. Below are a couple of my favorites.

If for some reason the ruffled bums aren't your thing Pink Confetti Kidz has onesies without it too that are equally as adorable. Here are is one of my favorites without the ruffled bum.



This onesie in particular just so happens to have a matching bloomer that you can purchase separately for only $12. Check this sweet little bloomer out, it even has a single ruffle on the bum.

In addition to these cute onesies you can also adorn your little lovely's hair with a crocheted flower hair clip to match! The crocheted flower clippies are made using a soft cotton yarn and range from $3 to $5 in price depending on size and style. Below is a couple of examples of my top picks.

Go visit Pink Confetti Kidz to see other appliqued onesies and clothes that they have in stock. While your there don't forget to check out the stylish accessories that are made to match.


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Not Me Monday

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I was so not happy that I was able to pick up a brand new flat panel Dell Monitor for a steal of $20! They were practically giving them away at Best Buy for $65 and I had $45 in rewards dollars. Score! Now I can totally get rid of the archaic, gigantic monitor for the desktop. What a reflief!

I went garage saling this on Saturday with my mother-in-law. She loves to pick up all kinds of stuff from trash to treasures. I was walking behind her after we had hit a couple of sales and noticed something a little odd. I thought she was wearing some kind of funky belt that had a sash in the back but upon closer look I realized that she had a long string of toilet paper coming out of the back of her pants! Like 4 or 5 squares long! I was so not embarrassed about my predicament. I had to create an oh so awkward moment and tell her about it. For a quick minute I almost decided against it but thought it would be far more embarrassing for her to walk around all morning with it hanging across her toush and finding way later and wondering why I hadn't said anything. After our awkward moment had passed, I most cetainly did not just carry on with casual conversation to act as if nothing embarrassing at all had just happened. Nope not me!

Last night I had a revelation. Never try to stab an avocado pit with a sharp knife. Ever. I was being lazy and decided that I didn't want to dirty a spoon by scooping the bugger out and decided just to stab it. Big mistake! The knife slipped off of the pit, went right throught the avocado and into the palm of my hand. After realizing that I stabbed myself I quickly assessed after the outpouring of blood that a bandaid would not suffice. I drove myself to the ER and had three stitches put in my hand. My hand! As a mom a hand injury is the worst! Do you know how many times a day that I wash my hands between myself and three kids? About a million. I did not really enjoy talking with the man nurse, Chris. He was not hilarious at all. Minutes before I left for home I had to check out with my instructions to watch for infection. He administered a pop quiz and asked me if I knew what signs of infection would be. I said red around the wound and it would be pussy - which gets weird because he very seriously asked me how to spell the word. And then I caught on and lauged so hard I almost peed myself! He said sometimes he has a hard time in his line of work with reading that word in the instructions of his colleaugues. I would never crack up at this statement, nope not me! I was so not thankful that Chris the male nurse was there to brighten the mood.

Aloha Friday - Michael Jackson Tribute

Aloha Fridays are brought to you by Kailani from An Island Life. Over there in Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that they take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So Kailani thought that on Fridays she would take it easy on posting, too. So, for Aloha Friday, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Answer my question and put one of your own up on your blog. Link up and check out other blogs that participate at An Island Life.

In memory of Michael Jackson I wanted to post my all time favorite song and video of his. He did have some really awesome music videos. I think that every single person can think of at least one Michael Jackson song that they loved even if they didn't like all of his music. Do You Remember the Time is definitely my fave hands down.




My question is, what is your all time favorite song or music video done by Michael Jackson?

Five Thing Friday

Its time for Five Thing Friday! This is my opportunity to share some of the bits and peices about me or anything going on in my crazy life so you can get to know me a little bit better. I would love for you to join me in the fun so I can learn more about you! Just grab the Five Thing Friday button on the right sidebar and post a comment letting me know that you are playing along and I will be sure to read your Five Things!

1. I can't cook rice for the life of me! My mother-in-law came over last week to teach me how to make Arroz con Pollo, which is my husbands favorite dish of his moms. I thought I understood perfectly how she made it. Then I tried myself. The flavor was right but my rice was crunchy! I kept adding more water but nothing worked. This is probably my tenth attempt to make rice from scratch and everytime something goes wrong. At least I have finally mastered Rice A Roni!

2. I relaxed yesterday and watched a few old episodes of Dark Angel on the Sci Fi channel. I love waching the transgenics and Jessica Alba kick ass! I miss that show.

3. Over last weekend we have discovered a mystery in the garage. In between the pantry closet and another storage unit there is a ton of dirt. We need to move them apart to try to figure out what is causing it. Very weird, I am afraid it will be some creepy bugs causing the problem. Eeewww!

4. I finally got all, well most, of the laundry put away! I know this may seem small but I have had clean piles of clothes lying around for weeks. All that is left is the boys clothes. That is a never-ending battle.

5. Emilio can finally pull himself up to a stand! He has started scaling all the furniture and trying to stand as much as he possibly can. He will be walking in no time! How fast the time flies, it feels like yesterday that he was totally content to just lay in my arms.

Well thats it for this weeks Five Thing Friday! To learn more about me you can check out past Five Thing Fridays.