Janea lost #6 tonight....at least the top ones are growing in so you don't really notice it much....
11/30/08
11/27/08
We were fooled!
As you all may know we were geared up for snow when we were traveling to Buffalo. Prepared for awful driving conditions, etc., anticipating delays, etc.
Well, we were fooled! We definitely saw snow, had some falling while we were driving but once we got into Buffalo there was NO SNOW! The kids were all excited to play in the snow but were so disappointed when they saw green grass.
Below are pics I took while we were driving. I was tempted to have Julian pull over but I knew he'd think I was crazy so I just clicked away hoping to get a few I could use. I was pleasantly surprised to get a few good ones of the scenery...we want to add it to our collection of scenic pics that we are displaying in our bedroom.
Below are the infamous Bisons that we see just outside of Buffalo.
Well, we were fooled! We definitely saw snow, had some falling while we were driving but once we got into Buffalo there was NO SNOW! The kids were all excited to play in the snow but were so disappointed when they saw green grass.
Below are pics I took while we were driving. I was tempted to have Julian pull over but I knew he'd think I was crazy so I just clicked away hoping to get a few I could use. I was pleasantly surprised to get a few good ones of the scenery...we want to add it to our collection of scenic pics that we are displaying in our bedroom.
Snow on the drive (probably somewhere around Pittsburg, PA)
Below are the infamous Bisons that we see just outside of Buffalo.
The skies were cloudy but NO SNOW on the ground!
11/26/08
Snow Pics
Snow on 11/25
Snow this morning 11/26 when we woke up
Close-up of the cars...
Snow on the drive to Buffalo
More pictures to come tomorrow!
11/25/08
Tempting the Fates
We used to have a rule "No travel to Buffalo between October and March". Last year we had to ignore it because we had a wedding in November. This year I thought we were sticking to it. Well, my wonderful Mother-In-Law begged us to make the trip this year. So, after much discussion we decided to go.
Last week the weather channel had awful predictions about snow, especially lake effect snow and we almost cancelled. Over the weekend we monitored what we could, checked every forecast available and finally decided to go for it!
We left our warm, sunny home this morning and are driving 6hrs to our 1/2 way point. It has been an uneventful trip so far and I hope that it remains that way! Tomorrow morning may bring a few surprises, especially as we get further North. Right now we are seeing a lot of snow on the sides of the roads but the roads remain clear. A few flurries in the skies but nothing major. Poor JMan is driving and the wind is horrible in some spots...I'm sure he'll have calluses on his hands tonight! The girls are SO EXCITED seeing the snow and just can't wait to play in it.
Of course I'll update regularly with pictures when I can!
Last week the weather channel had awful predictions about snow, especially lake effect snow and we almost cancelled. Over the weekend we monitored what we could, checked every forecast available and finally decided to go for it!
We left our warm, sunny home this morning and are driving 6hrs to our 1/2 way point. It has been an uneventful trip so far and I hope that it remains that way! Tomorrow morning may bring a few surprises, especially as we get further North. Right now we are seeing a lot of snow on the sides of the roads but the roads remain clear. A few flurries in the skies but nothing major. Poor JMan is driving and the wind is horrible in some spots...I'm sure he'll have calluses on his hands tonight! The girls are SO EXCITED seeing the snow and just can't wait to play in it.
Of course I'll update regularly with pictures when I can!
11/23/08
A day of baking
Last Saturday I fell victim to a real life chain letter type thing. A friend gave me a bag with "Friendship bread" inside so I said thank you and took it without looking inside. Imagine my surprise when I opened it later and I found not only the bread but also instructions with a starter bag to continue the insanity. Of course I called her to share my thanks for such a lovely thing (please note the extreme sarcasm). The bread was yummy so I was ready to embark on my mission of friendship.
For 10 flipping DAYS I had to do something with the bag...oh, day 1 was simple because it said to do nothing but every other day I had to "mash the bag". Day 5 I had to add some ingredients to it. Fun, fun. Then mash the bag days 6-9.
Today was day 10. I added ingredients, mixed it up and separated out 4 starter bags for the next unsuspecting victims! Then, with the remaining batter I added a bunch of stuff, mixed it up and baked up 3 loaves. Below is a picture of what friendship looks like LOL!!
Then I continued baking and made my 1st ever Sweet Potato Pie(s)! My mother in-law usually makes them and uses a family recipe but since we live so far away my husband usually whips up a few around the holidays. Well, he's been dying to pass the duty on to me. So, today I took on the challenge because our dear neighbor was longing for the pies with Thanksgiving approaching....her Mom used to make them for the holidays but she passed a few years back. I couldn't help myself so I told her I'd make them for her! I think they look good...who knows because I don't eat them! Julian said it was great and even Jula ate some!
I think I'm warmed up for the holidays now!!! I am a baking machine once December hits!
For 10 flipping DAYS I had to do something with the bag...oh, day 1 was simple because it said to do nothing but every other day I had to "mash the bag". Day 5 I had to add some ingredients to it. Fun, fun. Then mash the bag days 6-9.
Today was day 10. I added ingredients, mixed it up and separated out 4 starter bags for the next unsuspecting victims! Then, with the remaining batter I added a bunch of stuff, mixed it up and baked up 3 loaves. Below is a picture of what friendship looks like LOL!!
Then I continued baking and made my 1st ever Sweet Potato Pie(s)! My mother in-law usually makes them and uses a family recipe but since we live so far away my husband usually whips up a few around the holidays. Well, he's been dying to pass the duty on to me. So, today I took on the challenge because our dear neighbor was longing for the pies with Thanksgiving approaching....her Mom used to make them for the holidays but she passed a few years back. I couldn't help myself so I told her I'd make them for her! I think they look good...who knows because I don't eat them! Julian said it was great and even Jula ate some!
I think I'm warmed up for the holidays now!!! I am a baking machine once December hits!
11/20/08
Confessions of an addict...
OK, I know I usually post about my girls and all things JCrew but I had to take a moment to confess my addiction.
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I'm addicted to anything Nine West. I have no control. When I see a Nine West product I run, not walk, towards it. The better the deal/bargain the better I feel about my addiction.
We have 2 Nine West stores in the area and one Nine West Outlet. I love to go in and browse although I rarely buy from them directly. The reason why is because I have to get a bargain on whatever I buy...if it's over a certain price I just can't bring myself to purchase it. Lately, though, I have made an exception to this rule...I keep saying "well it's only a few dollars more, I'll love it SOOoooo much so it'll be worth it, right?" Hey, whatever gets me that Nine West item!
I made the mistake of "just wanting to browse" this past weekend because I stumbled upon a pair of MUST HAVE shoes. They are SO must have that I MUST HAVE in every color. Imagine my surprise when the store manager informed me of a "Ladies Night from 7-9pm" that they were having next Thursday and how I could receive 15% off my purchase. I told her "I'll be back, don't you worry". The shoes I must have AND I can save some $$ - perfection!
Thursday arrived...so much to do...so many things to juggle before I could go to "Ladies Night". I had a prior engagement but was determined to be done with it by 7 so I could rush to Nine West. Well, I wasn't done by 7...instead 7:45 so I rushed over to the mall and below is the reason why it was all worth it...below is the reason for my addition.
Ah.....
Sweet, sweet success
Sweet, sweet beautiful Nine West shoes
COME TO MAMA!
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I'm addicted to anything Nine West. I have no control. When I see a Nine West product I run, not walk, towards it. The better the deal/bargain the better I feel about my addiction.
We have 2 Nine West stores in the area and one Nine West Outlet. I love to go in and browse although I rarely buy from them directly. The reason why is because I have to get a bargain on whatever I buy...if it's over a certain price I just can't bring myself to purchase it. Lately, though, I have made an exception to this rule...I keep saying "well it's only a few dollars more, I'll love it SOOoooo much so it'll be worth it, right?" Hey, whatever gets me that Nine West item!
I made the mistake of "just wanting to browse" this past weekend because I stumbled upon a pair of MUST HAVE shoes. They are SO must have that I MUST HAVE in every color. Imagine my surprise when the store manager informed me of a "Ladies Night from 7-9pm" that they were having next Thursday and how I could receive 15% off my purchase. I told her "I'll be back, don't you worry". The shoes I must have AND I can save some $$ - perfection!
Thursday arrived...so much to do...so many things to juggle before I could go to "Ladies Night". I had a prior engagement but was determined to be done with it by 7 so I could rush to Nine West. Well, I wasn't done by 7...instead 7:45 so I rushed over to the mall and below is the reason why it was all worth it...below is the reason for my addition.
Ah.....
Sweet, sweet success
Sweet, sweet beautiful Nine West shoes
COME TO MAMA!
11/18/08
High School Musical 3
Janea LOVES High School Musical! She has both movies on DVD so of course we had to go see HSM3! A few weekends ago I decided to make it a girls day out which started with happy meals at McDonalds, then a quick trip to the mall and finally the big finale was the movie! The theater had a HSM display so of course I had to snap a pic. Look how TINY my babies are compared to these kids LOL!
The movie was cute but I'm sooooo glad that HSM is finally over! LOL Hopefully there won't be a College Musical - I think I'll have to draw the line at that one!
11/15/08
Our little escape artist
Jula is our little escape artist! At first she showed us she could escape from her bed...she throws her leg up and pulls herself right over the edge and then slides down to the floor - easy does it! This presented an issue at nap time because she would climb right out. A few days of tears and fighting she seemed to get the fact that she has to stay in. Crisis solved or so we thought!
The new escape tactic is escaping from her clothes!!! I am not going to psychoanalyze her behavior because she is only 1 1/2 years old and I personally believe that she thinks it's FUN! It's also kinda funny to see after a nap or when she wakes up in the morning. WELL IT WAS NOT FUNNY FRIDAY morning when she woke up completely nude without a diaper! We think she took everything off and slept that way all night long! Poor baby, we're sure she froze and sleeping in pee could not be fun!
So, Julian has come up with a very creative idea to keep her clothed! We took one of the sleepers she's outgrown, cut the feet off and put it on her backwards! I wasn't convinced it would work but here she is AFTER her nap:
Yep - she looks hilarious but it worked like a charm! 3 nights later and dressing her backwards is still working! Thank goodness for creative parenting!
The new escape tactic is escaping from her clothes!!! I am not going to psychoanalyze her behavior because she is only 1 1/2 years old and I personally believe that she thinks it's FUN! It's also kinda funny to see after a nap or when she wakes up in the morning. WELL IT WAS NOT FUNNY FRIDAY morning when she woke up completely nude without a diaper! We think she took everything off and slept that way all night long! Poor baby, we're sure she froze and sleeping in pee could not be fun!
So, Julian has come up with a very creative idea to keep her clothed! We took one of the sleepers she's outgrown, cut the feet off and put it on her backwards! I wasn't convinced it would work but here she is AFTER her nap:
Yep - she looks hilarious but it worked like a charm! 3 nights later and dressing her backwards is still working! Thank goodness for creative parenting!
11/5/08
Too busy, too busy, too busy...
just too flipping busy to blog!
Ah, the joys of being a Mom of 3 and working full time, right?
Well, we're still here...we survived Halloween, the election of a new president and now we just need to get through this next weekend! Hopefully I can get through the backlog and share some pictures next week...that's if I can remember what actually happened LOL!!!
Smooches xoxoxo
Ah, the joys of being a Mom of 3 and working full time, right?
Well, we're still here...we survived Halloween, the election of a new president and now we just need to get through this next weekend! Hopefully I can get through the backlog and share some pictures next week...that's if I can remember what actually happened LOL!!!
Smooches xoxoxo
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