A Day of Randomness

I feel like there has been so much going on.

With that came no time to blog.

So I have several random things I want to share.

First is a picture that my friend Marisha put up on Facebook yesterday. 

I have know Marisha since we were 3 years old and I just died laughing when I saw this, as it adequately sums us up:

For those of you who didn't know today is Peter Carl Faberge's 166th birthday.

I have always been fascinated by his eggs and always hoped that one of these would be in my Easter basket, but alas it wasn't meant to be:

My Pinterest addiction has gotten the best of me this week as I look at cakes.

My mom's birthday is Sunday and I will be making her something delicious, but I also found these awesome cakes as inspiration (sorry Mom you won't be getting one of these):

Source: weddinggawker.com via Rachel on Pinterest

cake made of cake pops

Source: thisismeinspired.blogspot.com via Hannah on Pinterest

Source: ubiquitousfoodcravings.tumblr.com via Esther on Pinterest

This one you might get:

 

Source: sugarandspice-celeste.blogspot.com via Rachel on Pinterest

On a more serious note, although belated, I want to thank all of the active and retired military personnel who have served our country and done their duty to give us our freedom. 

Thank you for your time, and for those of you who gave the ultimate sacrifice, thank you for your life.

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A Winner and 2 New Giveaways

I want to announce the winner of my Rudi's art kit giveaway.  It is Helen!!!!  Congratulations I will be sending you an e-mail today to get your shipping information.

I have two more giveaways today that I want to share with you all.

I know I could spread them out but really they can go hand in hand.

Everyone I know is constantly talking about getting healthier.

I would like to help by giving away:

Two 2-Box Cheerios





(currently sold Sam's and Costco)

The new packaging may not seem like much, but...

By reducing the amount of air in each individual bag, these enhanced containers fit 10% more cereal than before and use less packaging

While each box contains more cereal, packaging material has been reduced by over 200,000 lbs, saving 1,000 trees and taking 130 Cheerios trucks of the road, decreasing CO2 emissions

Pretty cool!

My second giveaway is to help you squeeze more veggies into your diet.

Did you know that Weight Watchers has teamed up with Green Giant?

Green Giant's frozen veggies come in at 1 and 2 points a piece.  If you would like to incorporate them in a recipe check out this website here.

The prize pack being offered is very cool:

• insulated lunch bag
• ice pack
• BPA-free water bottle
• 2 coupons for Green Giant frozen veggies
• Lunch box (with fork and knife)
• notepad to track the foods you eat daily

To win these giveaways you just need to leave me a comment below (any comment, as long as it is nice, will do). 

I will announce the winners Monday morning.  I will pick one reader per prize pack.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!

“Disclosure:  Cheerios® cereal, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.”

“Disclosure:  The coupons, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Green Giant® and Weight Watchers® through MyBlogSpark.”

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Happy Birthday Baby Girl

I should have written this post 11 days ago.

I should be scheduling myself better so that I can get posts up at least 5 days a week.

I should have had a real breakfast this morning instead of a two-bite blueberry scone from Whole Foods.

There are many things I should have done, but I can't look back on these things and be upset, I just need to push forward.

So Caroline I am sorry this post is 11 days late, but I want to celebrate your birthday if it is all the same to you.

3 years ago I said a little prayer when I found out I was pregnant.  I made a little deal with God that if he would give me a girl would withstand morning sickness or whatever he wanted to throw my way.

Man oh man was I sick for about 24 weeks, but at 6:54 pm on May 12th we were blessed with our third child and first girl Caroline.

Everyday of illness was ABSOLUTELY worth it.

You are the apple of my eye.

You have grown quite a bit since that first day:

A few minutes old

2 months old

6 months old

1st birthday

2nd birthday

3rd birthday (the girl does love a cupcake)

You have the most wonderful demeanor and joy for life.

It is an honor to be given the job as your Mom.  I look forward to watching you grow.

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