Christmas Things+Kid's Movie Picks

For those that know me, know that Christmas season starts after Halloween for me;) I have been  thoroughly enjoying my music, hot drinks, shopping, planning, Christmas events, movies, etc. I am so excited!!!! Today I just wanted an excuse to talk Christmas:).....

We are going to a Grant'sChristmas Tree Farm with our friends this year and cutting down our own tree. I have been dying for that day to get here, as I am soooooo ready to start decorating my house! My honey and I are putting together a tree for the boys this year, and I am so excited to have a little one in their room. The task now will be keeping Eli's sticky hands from taking off the ornaments...

This year is going to be the start of some new traditions for us. Some years we travel home and some years we stay here. This year we are going home to Georgia, but will celebrate our family Christmas before hand. Whether it be my Grandma's cooking traditions, activities, bible stories, etc...we will be doing some wonderful things this holiday season. One of the things we are starting is Elf on the Shelf. To welcome this elf, we are having a "North Pole" breakfast. I have had a fun time shopping for all things "Christmas breakfast." The boys will be so excited to do this.

So today, I thought I would share a couple of our Christmas movie picks for Kids:

These are just a couple of the ones we have! I will share more as the Christmas season continues:) We have a pretty good selection of Christmas movies, and I can't promise I won't be getting more today:/ Hallmark has a coupon out right now thru the end of December for $10 off. For those that buy their ornaments, I would watch the mail;) Wyatt has already picked out the one he wants:) 

Okay, I could sit here all day and blog about Christmas but I have to get ready for Thanksgiving;) Happy Wednesday!

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Happy Wednesday!! I hope your week has been great so far:) So I am going to go random for just a minute. Yesterday I was made aware of how many times I use an an exclamation mark to finish a statement. I have noticed it before, but never really realized the full magnitude of the usage;) I find that I use them a lot in text messages for some reason. So, my goal today is to try and not use so many:) So, here goes....

On another side note, I was doing my thing yesterday, with my 1.5 year old tailing behind. I asked him if he had a dirty diaper and he said yes;) So, I proceeded to go get him to change it. As I turned around I noticed him running into the bathroom. When I got in there he was pointing at the toilet. I asked him if he wanted to go potty on the toilet and he said, "YES!" I was shocked. I am not quite sure that he is ready to start the potty training process yet, but I'd say when we do he will catch on pretty quickly!:) He was very proud of himself when I clapped and praised him;) I have heard from some "mentor" moms of mine that having older siblings really helps with the potty training process. The fact that Eli has Wyatt to look up to, follow around, pester, and shadow, I am hoping will pay off:)

Now on to What I Ate Wednesday!!! Head over to link up with Jenn of Peas and Crayons.

Breakfast

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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Lunch

Turkey Sandwich on Rudi's

w/Chips

Dinner

Chickfila!!!!:)

(this deserves exclamation:))

Well, there ya have it. Any days that start or end with a Chickfila stop are GREAT days:) We also had TWO new bloggers link up with us yesterday for Turn The Page Tuesday! Get your book choices made and come join us next week:)  Come back tomorrow for the muffin recipe and some more blog fun!

Do you use a lot of exclamation marks when you type? What are your potty training secrets?

Do you love Chickfila as much as I do?:)

Flashback Friday

It is finally Friday and I am so glad!! We are not doing much this weekend and I am looking forward to it! I have got to get my mums planted so my porch officially feels "fall." This week has been one of those weeks where all I want is chocolate!!! Of course I try not to buy it at the commissary (military grocery store) and then I have days like these and am annoyed with myself for not getting some;) Plus, I watched Revenge, Private Practice, Grey's Anatomy, and Sons of Anarchy and phew!!!!!! Goodnedd gracious did these seasons start off rough!! Thankfully I have "The Office!" I am so sad this is the last season:( :( For those of you thinking what I would be thinking..."wow, she watches a lot of tv".....I record them and watch them in bed;) It usually takes me a few days to watch them all because I get in bed and don't usually last long;)

By the way, if you are looking for a quick and easy idea for lunch, try the Kashi frozen meals! I bought the Sesame chicken today and it was so yummy! It was filled with lots of good stuff. Better than fast food or something not so good at home.

I have promised a couple of recipes, which I am adding next week, and will also be blogging some new ones! I am trying some "fall" recipes so I will share the ones that turn out good!:)

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With today being Friday, that means its time to Flashback!!!:) YAY!

This time last year we moved from Missouri to Louisiana and our best friends Brian and Amanda moved to Colorado. It was a very sad day to leave our closest friends, and move so far away when we had lived practically next door to each other for 3 years. This picture was taken a few weeks before we moved. This is Wyatt and Jackson enjoying their lunch together;) Wyatt was 2, Jackson was 1, Eli was a newborn, and Amanda was just pregnant with Ella:)

This is also my favorite picture this week because they are coming to visit NEXT WEEKEND!!!!!! I am so so so excited!!! They surprised us with coming out and I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to 4 full days of "the old days":) Less than a week and counting.... Have a great weekend!

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 What are your weekend plans? Do you crave chocolate?

What are your must see"shows?"

Weekend Recap+Monday Things

It's Monday again....boo. I hate how fast the weekend goes by. I hope you had a great one! We had our first whole weekend at home, with no big plans. I have to say it was very nice. We had family in town which gave us more reason to chill and relax. Wyatt had his first soccer game on Saturday and it was so sweet! My husband and I are co-coaching so that has been fun! We actually have some good little players on our team. One of 3 year olds scored 5 goals;) Wyatt scored his first one!!! We were a little excited. I just happened to turn on my camera for a few seconds to catch him playing, and I caught his first goal on video;) I look forward to his next few games to see what he does and how he grows.

Today is my cleaning and organizing day. I love having this day to clean. It starts my week off right and I have nothing to worry about the rest of the week! It is also time to start planning Wyatt's 4th birthday! I have so much to do as this is going to be a Super hero party;) I have to order announcements, invites, decide between two venues, make super hero capes, etc....phew. I do LOVE this part of being a mom. I love making their birthday parties fun and personal!

What do you do for your kids birthdays?

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On another note, I made a delicious Steak Taco Salad this weekend and it was so yummy! I will be sharing that recipe this week, along with a couple more! And don't forget that tomorrow is Turn The Page Tuesday!!!! 

This week is the Berenstein Bears 50th Anniversary so Amanda and I will be sharing our favorite books by them! We are love BB and have lots of them in our house and car! So feel free to share you favorite BB book, or just join in with another book of your choice! Looking forward to having some more people join our party!:) Have a great Monday and come link up tomorrow!

Flashback Friday+Finished Project

I havent forgotten about blogging, I have just been leaving my house so early the last few mornings. I am so glad it is Friday!!!! We have Weston's cousin in town this weekend and it has already been full of laughing!! When Weston and Owen are together it is quite the ordeal;) So we have a pretty easy weekend of being at home enjoying the beautiful weather:) Georgia plays tomorrow so you know I have to say it....GOOOO DAWGS!!! Sic'em!;)

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Its also that time again for Flaskback Friday!!!!!

I was able to capture the pure excitement my son experiences while at a playground:) This was when we lived in Missouri last year, and my heart is warmed when I see this precious face!

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For those of you who read my blog on Wednesday, you saw that my hubby and I were having a Project Date Night!! Well, we had a blast and ended up finishing our new porch swing! It only took Weston a couple hours and he was done! I was so impressed. I stained it yesterday and it turned out gorgeous!!! Here is the finished project:

I hope you all have a great weekend! I will "see" you all on Monday!!!:)

Project Date Night: Building a Porch Swing

Today is the first day in a while that I haven't posted first thing in the morning. It has been so busy around here...we have company in this weekend and something going on every weekend for the next month and a half! So, today is going to be simple.

With it being fall and all, I have been dying to get a porch swing hung outside. It is so beautiful here and its perfect weather for a swing. At first we were going to buy one, and then my husband offered to build me one...okay!:) So, tonight is a project date night!!!

I am always looking for new creative ideas for date nights at home. As you know, once you have kids it is harder to get out. So, why not have a date night at home?! I will post my creative date nights when I have them, and hope they help inspire you to bring the "dating" back home:)

Tonight my honey and I are building this:

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I am headed out now to go pick out a paint color, and then it will be back home to whip up some yummy Steak Taco Salad Bowls (recipe to come) and then start building!:) I will post pictures when the swing is hung!:)

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What would you build?