Happy 4th

Our poor little neglected blog :(

I know we havent done much posting lately but I couldnt not say somthing about the 4th!

We LOVE Fireworks (i actually tear up a lil' when they start)

So Happy 4th of July!!!!

Sometimes 4am is not early enough...

When it comes to Black Friday shopping!!! For my family this is sort of a new holiday tradition, when we were younger my mom and step-dad (more Chris than my mom) would wake at wee hours of the morning and do the mad dashes across the stores to get the goods for all 5 of us kids, sadly Chris passed away 3 years ago and so now us "kids" carry on this (some call crazy) tradition of getting up way to early and standing out in the cold'ish weather getting the good deals!

Only 3 of the 5 were up early last year!

L-R: Jarrod, Tiffany (James' GF), James & Me

This year I have some tips for you and your family if you plan on doing this too, I found these on iVilliage.

1. Make a list & make sure to budget!


2. Do your research, use the web, before you get the Thursday paper; Black Friday Ads


3. Shop co-op


4. Delegate


5. Be size wise


6. Price Match & find discounts


7. Make friends in high places


8. Online vs. In line

Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping!!

A nice Looong weekend!

I woke everyone Monday morning and said get up get dressed and lets go!

Where are we going??

My mom's famous words "You'll find out when we get there" (wow I hated when she said that when we were kids!!)

Hubby figured it out before we got there but Avery had no idea until we got inside, and since I was driving (ugh I hate driving!) I didn't get any cool pics of outside, but once we got in this is what I got, unfortunately I did not get more because he was so excited, and running from one place to next I couldn't take a picture before he was off to the next creature (and by "he" I mean my hubby, kidding!)

Welcome to Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota Fl. When the cute old lady at the entrance told him that Nemo & Dory were here, it was a mad dash to find them and he wasn't happy till he did!

The Fam!

Love this pic!

Hands off ladies! They're mine!! (except the one in the back)

Hope you all had a safe and fun Labor Day!

**On the way home...
Avery: "Mom, Mom, MOM!"

Me: What Ave?

Avery: "I like Micky Mouse"

Me: YOU DO?! (not like You do YAY, more like a You DO Stunned, cause sorry folks but I'm not so fond of the "Happiest Place on Earth" I know I just heard you all gasp, but you've been there once, you've been there a hundred times!)

Hubby: Maybe we'll go there next

Me: {Punching Hubby in arm} yeah!

(Im sure I'll be posting pics of us at the "Happiest place on earth" soon LOL)

Holiday Film Trivia!!

Get your thinking caps out and see how many of these you can get right!!
Comment me with your answers and I'll let you know how well you did!!!


On the T.V. special “Frosty the Snowman” what were Frosty’s first words?
1. “I’m cold”
2. “Happy Birthday”
3. “Where am I”?
4. “Merry Christmas”

What toy caused all the chaos in “Jingle all the way”?
1. Turbo Man
2. Hero Helmet
3. Blast Bopper
4. Johnny Robot

Which of these action films take place during the holiday season?
1. Die Hard
2. Speed
3. Men In Black
4. The Terminator

What color is the lone ornament on Charlie Browns Christmas Tree?
1. Pink
2. Purple
3. Green
4. Red

What “Saturday Night Live” alum created the movie “Eight Crazy Nights”?
1. Mike Myers
2. Will Ferrell
3. Adam Sandler
4. Phil Hartman

Who starred with Matthew Broderick in 2006 “Deck the Halls”?
1. Danny Devito
2. Martin Short
3. Bob Hoskins
4. Bruno Kelly

In what film does the real Kris Kringle take a job as a Macy’s Santa Clause?
1. “It’s a Wonderful Life”
2. “Holiday Inn”
3. “Miracle on 34th St.”

In a Christmas Story what body part is Ralphie repeatedly told he will injure with the BB gun that he wants for Christmas?
1. Foot
2. Eye
3. Leg
4. Arm

What wingless angle assisted George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life”
1. Vincent
2. Albert
3. Sam
4. Clarence

In “National Lampoons Christmas Vacations” Clark’s boss gives him a subscription to a monthly club featuring what product?
1. Jelly
2. Fruitcake
3. Ketchup
4. Cheesecake