Taking care of things....

 I spent 5 days in Las Vegas taking care of Megan after she had carpal tunnel surgery on her right hand. It has been awhile since I have done so much laundry, cleaning and running after kids. It was all for a good cause though and I loved every minute of the time I got to spend listening to Jack read, making brownies with Lincoln, and trying my hardest to get Coleman to like me. (I finally succeeded the last day!) Megan was a trooper and tried very hard to go about her normal duties, but it wasn't easy for her and I am so glad I was there to help.

Here are a few pictures of the week...

Megan on Friday after her surgery.  Coleman had a hard time understanding why Mommy could not hold him

I told Jack and Lincoln I would help them clean up their room and Justin told them if they did a good job he would have a surprise for them.  He made two awesome race cars out of ice cream sandwiches and they were thrilled!

Coleman sitting on the counter looking cute!

Lincoln and I made heart shaped brownies.  He even cracked the eggs all by himself and put the sprinkles on.  He was so proud!

The boys at the park on the slide

Jack and Lincoln making giant bubbles at the Children's Museum

Coleman at the Children's Museum



Jack changing a tire at the Children's Museum



Mormon Bloggers

This is a very interesting article on Mormon stay at home Mom blogs written by a  feminist atheist who can't bake a cupcake. So why is she addicted to the shiny, happy lives of Mormon women?  Read the article and find out....
salon.com/life/feature/2011/01/15/feminist_obsessed_with_mormon_blogs

Weekend Project

I found a great deal on receiving blankets at Target this weekend and decided to make some burp cloths for my soon to be new grandson.  They were very easy and fun to make.  The pictures don't really do them justice but they are stripped and polka dot on one side with a cute animal print on one and numbers amd letters on the other.  I also found some receiving blankets that had a sports theme on them, so of couse, I had to buy those too. I will end up with 12 burp cloths so I will have some to put away for future showers.  I guess I better buy some girly ones too just in case I am invited to a baby girl shower someday....

The next Rembrandt aka Jackson Patrick

Can you believe that Jack is already winning art contests and he is only in the first grade?  I am so amazed at the artistic talent my family has.  He was so excited when he called me to tell me the news that he was in the top 3 winners in the Reflections Art Contest at his school.  He will be going on to the the next round and I have no doubt that he will go far.  He is an awesome kid and such a sweet boy and his talent is only beginning. 

CONGRATULATIONS JACK!  Grammy is so proud of you!!!

(This painting is of everyone in his first grade class)

Random Stuff

I love a bargain so today when I went to Target on my lunch hour I was thrilled to see that the Christmas stuff had been marked down to 90%!! There was only one aisle left and the stuff was pretty picked over, but I managed to get $31 worth for $2.79. Now that is a steal!!  I got some good deals at Rite Aid the other day too at 75% off.  Now I am all set for next Christmas... I also found a cute green cardigan sweater for $12.00 and a few baby items that were on clearance.

There is also a clearance sale going on at this store so I am heading over there tomorrow to see if I can get something for my newest grandson who will be arriving in June.  Never can pass up a chance to get a good deal on baby stuff!  I have a 40% off coupon too so I should be able to find some cute stuff to outfit him for next winter.  I wonder if he will be in 6 months - 9 months or 12 months.  His Daddy was a pretty big baby so I am thinking he might be too.

I am getting a facial tomorrow morning.  I would love to do that regularly but they are a little pricey so when I found out I could get one for 1/2 price during the month of January I booked myself an appointment.  I am ready for a little pampering!

Just booked a flight today.  Looks like I am off to Las Vegas again.  Megan is having surgery on her hand so I get to go take care of her and see my favorite little boys!  I didn't plan on going back so soon, but I will use any chance I can get to spend time with my grandsons. 

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