Welcome to Cyber Monday!

After a busy holiday weekend with family, isn't everyone anxious to do MORE SHOPPING on Cyber Monday? Okay, maybe not... but here it is! For those who are interested, here are two links to find all the deals today. Hope you find what you need!!!


Then again there are those who celebrate Buy Nothing Day.

3D Date Night & Shopping at the Mall

Last weekend my hubby & I had a date night. We had a delicious Italian dinner, saw the 3D IMAX Beowulf movie & then spent slept in the next morning. It was absolutely fabulous to connect again. It’s hard to find the time but worth it when we do!

Yesterday afternoon my son & I went to the mall where he got his haircut in a car & had dinner. He had so much fun sitting on Santa’s lap telling him what he wants, riding the kiddie train & then playing in play tree house.



In between, we did some window shopping where I found some items for my Christmas list.

Programs for Kids

I just learned that our local YMCA is talking about starting up an Adventure Guides Program (used to be called Indian Princesses/Guides) next fall! Which means by the time our son is old enough to start the program (at age 5), it should be under way. I'm so excited to see my hubby & kids thrive in the program that meant the so much to my hubby & I when we were kids. The good news is that although the program name has changed, they still do the same things the same way. There are still the different adult positions in the group. How cool!!! Camp Tecumseh & their different programs, like Family Camp & Grand Camp look fun too. Another program that will be good for the kids is Boy Scouts (starting with Cub Scouts at age seven) & Girl Scouts (starting with Daisy Scouts at age five).

The Munchkins Are In!

Everyone here has been sick. I'm still feeling pretty crummy from when I started getting sick last week. I'll be happy just to get rid of this sore throat. My hubby had a tough few days & seems to be getting better with his own version of the cold. Our son missed one day of preschool this week because he woke up 2 am throwing up in bed. He was so scared & kept apologizing over & over. We felt so bad for him. By the next morning, he was fine although still cranky. Our daughter has started getting sick. I'm guessing she has a sore throat because she's been cranky (which is unusual) & thirstier than usual. So since today was a lazy sick day, we dressed our kids in the funniest clothes they have. Gotta have some humor, right?

Shopping, Igloos & Field Trips

This past weekend we spent the day at the mall. The next day, my hubby let me sleep in while he took care of the kids. Later while my son & hubby napped, I watched my folks have fun with our daughter (especially since she’s starting to smile & interact now).




Our son has show-and-tell this week for the letter I. After racking our brains, my mother suggested making an igloo & I did. It worked out beautifully. Then my son & Daddy placed icing & gummy frogs onto it.

Our son really enjoyed his police field trip! Here’s his class in front of the station.

Happy & Thriving Children

I never dreamed that the United States rated highest among infant deaths, especially when there is so much advice out there on how to keep babies happy and healthy. Nowadays there is a lot of medicines you shouldn't have these days; here are eight of them.

Some people think toddlers need certain things to thrive & to be happy. Of course, making crafts with your children is a great way to interact with your kids.

Now can you imagine living in land where twins are quite common, otherwise known as 'The Land of Twins'.

Life lists

I think everyone has a life list of thing he or she would like to accomplish in life. This person's list would take several lifetimes I think! If you just want to make sure you are constantly saving, you could ask for a new exploding piggy bank.

What a past!

A 4,000 year-old Peru temple was unearthed along with evidence that women have been dressing to impress for 7500 years!

Now can you imagine being Chelsy Davy and ending a relationship with Prince Harry? After becoming associated with royalty, you may even end up in Wikipedia!

Of course, you could always get a job at the new Vegas coffeehouse wearing lingerie or sign up at the new Flirty Girl Fitness center for women only!

Toy Recall Update

Here's another Fisher-Price toy recall along with an update on the Aqua Dot recall & it's connection to the GHB date-rape drug.

Sounds like Nickelback!

Check out these bands & vote for your favorite! Crashbox sounds a lot like Nickelback to me. I love their sound!

First of many this season

I've been feeling awful since Thursday with this sore throat/cold/head thing. Last night I started getting very congested on top of it all which I could really do without. Good news is that my hubby has been fantastic taking care of the kids & letting me sleep in. Now my hubby is starting to get sick with probably the same thing while I'm still very sick. Our son has a runny nose & cough but seems otherwise himself. Our daughter is starting to develop a slight cough herself & I'm concerned about her the most (being so young).

Movin' & Shakin'

Check out this popular band for kids on Playhouse Disney called 'Imagination Movers'. Here's one of their best songs so far called 'I want my mommy'.

First baby on the way

Our friends our expecting their first baby in April 2008 & we're so happy for them! Being parents is such an adventure that nothing can replace. Get ready for the ride!

Aqua Dots, Survivors & Al-Qaida Targets

One of the new toys I've seen in stores & online this year is Aqua Dots. It's a type of craft for kids. They've been recalled due to fact that a chemical coating converts dangerously when introduced to the body. Can you imagine if this happened after everyone started Christmas shopping? Wow... so not good!


One of the last Titanic survivors died mid-October even though she was too young to remember the incident. It's hard to believe how far we've come since then. It was one of those moments that was forever marked in history (like the Pearl Harbor attack) & the survivors are becoming far & few between. Time seems to go faster all the time & some of the memorable events in history are quickly becoming stories we know & tell versus moments that people survived & remember with their every action.


Chicago & Los Angeles were mentioned as possible al-Qaida targets during the holiday shopping season this year. The FBI received this tip & is working with local authorities on the matter.

My brother, sister-in-law & nephew

Getting Older, Trips, Costumes & Doctors

We recently attended wakes for two of our friends’ grandmothers’ wakes. It reminded me as to just how fragile life is, especially as we get older. I only hope that I don’t experience that anytime soon. Unfortunately as we get older, it’s part of life. That a sad fact that death is always in our lives but then again so is birth!





This past weekend we had a good time with both of our families. We went to the zoo with my parents, youngest sister & her boyfriend. It was a beautiful day for November. Afterwards we had wings for dinner & ice cream with my folks.


The next day we had lunch & visited with my in-laws. Then we switched out our son’s toddler bed with a twin bed. Since then he sleeps so much better & almost all night in his bed; probably because he has more room & was more comfortable.



As we got ready for bed on Monday night, our son decided it was my turn to try on his knight costume. Always willing to make my son happy, I was ready… so there I was wearing something WAY too small for me. :-)


This week we had my daughter’s two-month check-up which went well. She’s in the 90% percentile for her weight & height. Her development is right on track. We’ve switched because she has slight acid reflux when eating; that girl just cannot wait to eat fast enough! (LOL) We’ve been so blessed with both our children.


Our son really enjoyed his school’s field trip to the police station. They got to check out everything at the station, including the police car & jail.

Last night we made fresh salted pumpkin seeds for the first time. They were so yummy! The bad news is that I started feeling ‘off’ late last night when both kids were having issues getting to bed. Ever since early this morning, I have felt like a weight is resting on my head. I get dizzy & feel very light-headed with a bad headache. Hopefully this will work itself out soon.

Hang onto your coats!

It’s funny how the holidays start in mid-October when you start preparing for Halloween & then it just doesn't stop until a week after New Year’s Eve. Then all of a sudden, you're like "Whoa! Is it already next year???" I guess that’s how it really does fly by, huh? So everyone get ready, for the 'race' for the holidays has begun!

Children information links

Have you heard about the two-year-old who was born with 8 limbs? She recently had the first 40 hour surgery of it's kind which was more successful than they anticipated. I'm sure those parents were relieved when it was over! Then again, I'm sure the parents of this ten-year-old suspected of starting one of the california wildfires is stuggling too.


There was a study on breastfeeding & how it boosts IQ. Good news is that the the two main ingredients are also found in some formulas. If you are nursing, here's some advice in choosing a breast pump.


How much sleep do kids need & what happens if they don't get it? As they get older & you start potty-training, here's an article of what you don't do. Do you know how much kids should weigh or what to do with that extra halloween candy? As the holidays approach (especially christmas), here are some thanksgiving crafts to do together. If your kids enjoy stickers, here are some awesome personalized stickers for christmas gifts.

Health & Safety

In this paperless world, identity theft is everywhere. I know sveral people it has happened to (including myself) so do your research to protect yourself & check your credit report at least every several years (sooner if you can).


I've posted about the safety of blogging & recently found a forum for it here. Interesting info...


If you had to guess, what would you think is the most caffeinated city in the United States?

Ice cream & trains

Our son loved seeing his ice cream cone delievered via a toy train!

Peaceful innocence

Don't you just love it when all the kids are asleep? They look so peaceful & innocent.

Births, Fall leaves & More Parties

Here are some pictures from the latter half of October. Sorry no details but time is short these days. I rarely get to turn on my computer every few days.







Our friends' new baby was born & everyone is happy & healthy!



YMCA halloween party



Family wrestling




Fun at another halloween parade



Playing in the fall leaves



Riding a toy train



Time to carve the family pumpkin



Our Son's Pre-school Halloween Party



Dinner & Trick or Treating with neighbors

Nice Weather in October

The past two weekends have been so beautiful that we’ve been able to enjoy some nice outdoor family outings. On Sweetest Day, we spent the afternoon at the apple orchard where I climbed the hay stacks with our son. Then he ‘buried’ another boy under the corn in the silo. Our daughter snuggled up to Daddy the whole time!


In the evening, my parents watched the kids while we left our daughter for the first time. Since we started supplementing the breast milk with formula, it was not an issue. It felt very freeing to be able to spend time alone together having a romantic dinner & going to a movie.




The next day we went to my parent’s home where we visited with some relatives. Although we don’t get to see them often, it’s always nice to. They really enjoyed meeting our daughter to. I’m constantly amazed at how much my nephew grows each time.

On the way home, we stopped for ice cream which our son shared so nicely.





That Monday night, we went to the local McDonald’s where they were having a free Halloween party for kids. Our son immediately started to flirt with a little girl (about the same age) dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. He liked it when she told him she thought his costume was cute. Our daughter hung out with me most of the time.


The next evening, I had a girls’ night with my best friend. We went to Olive Garden & had a delightful dinner just talking & catching up. It was great to see her again.





We went trick-or-treating downtown with the kids & my parents-in-law. Once the son went down, it started to get awful cold.







Before we took the kids to school one morning, our son & his friend took turns feeding our daughter her bottle. How cute!













Our daughter didn't really care as long as she got her bottle!

Their beautiful new home!