We had a fun Halloween filled weekend at my Mom's house. We went to the pumpkin farm as I like to call it. Aidan has been sick, I feel like I write that every post, but he finally got into the farm enough to pull around a wagon and once he found the slide it was over for me. I still have the dirt marks on my jeans to prove it!
Alex surprised me when he jumped on this swing zip line and went full speed ahead. He really enjoyed the farm especially since he had Daddy taking him around everywhere. Although, Daddy didn't do the tower of terror like I did last year! :) Alex didn't want to anyway, I think that thing burned a memory in his brain to last a lifetime.
We had fun at Grandma's Halloween Party at the Boulders. Aidan decided that he was too too little to put his head in and bob for apples but his hand worked perfectly.
Alex on the other hand did it! First try he got an apple. I must say I was a proud since my little guy got an apple and we didn't need a towel to drive him off.
It's a busy week, we have Alex's Halloween party at school. This year I opted to bring the drinks instead of doing the craft. I'm quite pleased with my choice!
I'll bring updates and pictures soon. It's funny how much you love Halloween when you have kids!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Halloween Fun
Friday, October 24, 2008
A new endeavor
I am thinking of starting something new. I have been using coupons with the help of Mommy blogs that I have listed on my blog roll. It has actually been fun finding the best bargains but I have found that in the STL area there isn't anyone doing anything for the stores surrounding us with the exception of the MILLION Walgreen's we have in the area. So I am going to start a blog of my own. Once it is up and running I will send you all the link so you can get started if you want a quick resource for coupons. I also plan to do reviews and giveaways so I'll keep you posted and have a link on the blog to my new site.
In doing this I have found a great rebate source for online shoppers-Mr. Rebates. I Hate the mall as many of you know so much of my shopping is through Ebay, and online stores or sales. During Christmas I do pretty much all of our shopping online because I really detest crowds. Anyway, at Mr. Rebates you just sign up and they give you a percentage back of what you purchased, but remember to go to their site, log in, then search for the place you want to shop. I bought a purse on Ebay this week and got cash back, HOW AWESOME IS THAT? With all of the Christmas shopping I may have enough to buy myself the book of Aidan on Shutterfly that's been sitting there for 6 months! :)
Anyway, check it out and I'll keep you posted on my new endeavor!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
A sad story with a happy ending
Last week I went to pick up Alex from school and the teachers were frantic searching for the pumpkin that he had painted. They looked everywhere so we finally asked Alex if he painted a pumpkin during school and he told Mrs. Appleton that she never called his name. Mrs. Appleton got tears in her eyes and said, "Alex, I'm so sorry I guess your name tag was stuck to someone else's." She asked if he would like to paint one then, so he did. It was interesting to see his old teachers coming out wondering if they had run out of the materials and why he was painting after school had ended. Mrs. Appleton told them the story so Mrs. Goldecker and Mrs. Haight both told us that Alex is such a sweet boy and would never say anything while other kids would have been in their face telling them their error. (Although, I know he would have told me immediately while we walked down the stairs). I felt so sorry for the little guy but he seemed happy painting his pumpkin and told Mrs. Appleton he had more fun doing it with me there.
While there I kept looking at the easel and thinking that I wish I would have bought one 2 Christmas's ago when I thought about it but they were so expensive and I didn't know if he would really like it. When we got home I got on Craigslist and found one in High Ridge for $20.00- it's perfect no marks, stains or anything. (At least when we got it). So now we have an easel. They don't fight since it has a chalk side and dry eraser side and they LOVE it. I was telling Aaron that there are now 3 favorites in the Julian family. First is the Lego table that we bought for Alex's 1st birthday, second is the refrigerator toys, and now the easel! Even though the drive to High Ridge is the worst drive ever it was worth every moment!
Just in case your wondering they were working on their numbers while kids went out to paint their pumpkins.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
A Phone!!! I have a Phone!
GO ME!
I was just checking out my Ebay seller stats and in the last 31 days I have had $412.00 in sales. WOW, I'm impressed with myself! I also have $50.00 coming this weekend from my craigslist listing. Not bad for a stay-at-home mommy!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Family Fun!
We'll we have been busy. OK, busy is not the right word since I'm down here just trying to take a break but I guess that's what we will call it. This weekend we went to see the Backyardigans at the Fox Theatre. It was amazing. Grandma bought us excellent tickets so we were in the 11th row right in front of the stage and with all of the little heads in the crowd you could see everything. Alex had his eyes glued to the stage. Aidan was in awe of the theatre as you can tell from him looking up at the giant ball in the center and I think he did pretty good for a 85 minute production with a 20 minute intermission. Alex is continuing to sing "Were knights, that's right!"
I was bummed that we didn't get to take off on Sunday for our Key Largo trip but all is right with the world and we continued having a fun family day. I actually made a recipe that Aaron LOVED so you know it was a good day in our house.
This week has been a whirl wind and there is no stopping it. We had a wonderful day today playing with the Perry's. Thank God for Amy she is so wonderful with the boys and she is great to me. I got to go off for a Walmart adventure of my own which was less eventful then when the boys are around. They made art projects and played and Aidan didn't cry after I snuck away which made me a very happy Mom. Kyan came over this afternoon to give Kim a little while to rest. I was thinking today that they don't tell you how exhausting a new born is in the 'baby' manual, but they are so rewarding. Kingston is a beautiful baby. I am still dying to hold him but my 'big' baby didn't allow that when we took Kyan home. Ade- the big baby- has an appointment with his pediatrician tomorrow so maybe I can get some insight on what is going on with his allergies and his separation issues.
So the rest of the week we have school, Dr., a Mommy book party and play date, and Halloween party planning with the school Mom's. It should be fun. "Maybe my Mom will want to give us a night out?" Subtle huh?
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Baby Kingston arrived!
Thanks to everyone for your prayers.
