A Few Days

While I am not really trying to post everyday anymore-- as let's face it- it wasn't happening- I do want to recap these last few days

Wednesday, April 4th

When you go to Costco right before lunch, you will end up wanting and eating lots of samples.

But when this little guy eats two cups of pot roast- when he often won't touch most meat-- I am more than happy to call our two (or three) rounds of samples lunch.

Thursday, April 5th

Last day of mostly kid free day to get Easter shopping done.

Yes, I am sorry we are shopping... again.

Friday, April 6th
I got a note a couple of weeks earlier, saying Lucas would be getting an award today but not to tell. We went to the school, with no clue what he would be getting. The 1st-3rd grade classes came in... we still wondered. And then we soon knew

Lucas- student of the month

We enjoyed the rest of the day outside in the beautiful weather--

though Alex brought her umbrella out as it was "too hot" which Ryder quickly took over

Day 61: March 2nd

Friday! I love Fridays as we always go out to eat...

oh wait, Lucas started soccer practice, it is every Wednesday and every Friday from 5:45-6:30. Hmmm don't think we will be going out on Fridays anymore.

So during the day I headed to the grocery store to get something easy for dinner-- my kid favorite tortellini.

Alex would get the things off the shelf and hand them Ryder who would throw them into the cart then laugh and laugh.
After the kids were in bed, I went shopping and saw (and bought) these lovelies!My new living room will be revealed on my main blog this week.

Day: 48-59 Finishing February

Well now it has been two weeks... now you all know why I say I am not good about keeping a journal. But luckily I still have been taking pictures everyday, just losing the journal aspect of it by waiting so long. But it's a new month-- so my goal is at least every other day for this month (fingers crossed)

Day 48
Saturday, February 18thAnother beautiful day in February so another fun day at the park with the family.
Then Alex and I went and got haircuts- sadly no pictures
And did some shopping just the two of us. A good day.

Day 49
Sunday, February 19thThe only picture I took today- pretty sure it was for the instragram photo of the day...

Day 50
Monday, February 20thRyder loves drawing, with pencils, crayons, markers-- and even chalk. He doesn't care what he is using as long as he can draw


Day 51
Tuesday, February 21stWhat happens when you give a toddler a graham cracker with chocolate frosting

Day 52
Wednesday, February 22nd
I never claimed to have good handwriting


Day 53
Thursday, February 23rd

The oldest two off at school, just me and toddler shopping so why not a reward of a donutHe completely enjoyed it

Day 54
Friday, February 24th
Today was a good day, Lucas got two awards at school

Day 55
Saturday, February 25th

Today was for me-- shopping all day with my best friend CA Girl
We found the Holy Grail while shopping!And ate a yummy lunch too

Day 56
Sunday, February 26th

Stayed home from church today with Alex since she was sickBut the boys were still feeling good.
I asked Lucas to pose and this is what I got
Day 57
Monday, February 27th

I was cleaning out my dresser and found this noteit was what Eric wrote when we were ordering wedding invitations about 11 years ago- this is what he wanted us to put on our invitations. He didn't win


Day 58
Tuesday, February 28th
See he really does like to write

Day 59
Wednesday, February 29th

This day only happens every four years and I am thinking that is good.
We spent two hours at instant care to leave with a clean bill of health for Alex. Only to have Ryder slowly get worse and worse and end up doing a lot of thisAnd when he was feeling a little better- a soft squishy ball aimed just right knocked it right off the wall, the frame did not survive

March pictures to come tomorrow!

Day 19: Antiques and Junk

I drug Ryder around shopping with me again- poor kid-- but he does get fruit snacks when we shop and he really is a good shopper.

What were we shopping for- I really wanted an old window and I found one!This beauty will soon be part of my living room decor-- so excited.

And yea, I might have had a little snack while reading blogs.
And the day ended wonderfully with a sweet card from my oldestAnd working on and completing projects while watching American Idol

Day 17: Back to the Grind

After a four day weekend it was time for Lucas and Alex to head back to school. Ryder ate a great breakfast and seemed to be okay.

So it meant some shopping for Ryder and I- buying supplies for our upcoming Fancy Family Valentines Dinner. So excited about this-going to be even better than last year.
And of course there was homework. A last minute inspiration to have Lucas write his spelling words on flashcards actually made him willing to do it and not fight me. Yea!

Day 12: A Good Thrift Store

I used to be huge into couponing. But then we moved. I lost my endless supply of coupons from my dumpster diving friend and I moved to a state where the coupon policies just aren't as good. It was a big blow- and I just haven't been the same since.

I do still love a good bargain though. So when a friend introduced me to some wonderful thrift stores about 20 minutes away I was hooked.

Ryder and I ventured out- I love shopping with just one. He didn't last on the way home.But he quickly woke up and we waited outside of Alex's preschool the sun warming our backs.
But yes, it is winter here- just California winterAnd what did I get today at the thrift store? Oh just all of thisFor $100.

I do still like a good bargain.