Shout Out Sunday

This weekend while at the lake I ran into someone that was having trouble with her nine month old and solid foods. When I had my first son a friend suggested a Baby Safe Feeder. It was one of the best thing I EVER bought in the infant stage. I lent her mine and I am very interested to hear how it worked out with her little guy.

As you can see it is really a simple thing..invented by a father who's son was choking. I started my kids with grapes or watermelon but have put meat, vegetables and casseroles in it. It was a great way to feed them or keep them busy and it is a great teether if you put ice or frozen fruit in it. Bananas are tough to clean so I try to avoid them in the mesh bag. It also saves money on buying baby food.

It makes a GREAT baby gift as well.
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If you are ever in need of bible scripture or just want to read the bible online you must visit BibleGateway.com. You can search by chapter, by words, and in any of the versions, NIV, KJ they have them all.
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The bloggy shout out goes to Sheila from "Ma Vie Folle" .

Sheila is funny and is raising teenagers. Because she has the older kids I find her stories interesting since none of them involve potty training and sleep issues...well..maybe sleep issues. More like visits to college and such.

She also has her own online store called Aventine Hill Bath Emporium.

I asked Shelia {a long time ago} if she'd ship to Canada and her answer was yes...so you Canadians can contact her if your interested in purchasing some of her paraben free and organic items.

Have a GREAT sunday...the kids and I are going to "chill" after three long days on the beach, bike rides, and just plain activity in hot weather...we are beat! {at least I am}.

Till Tomorrow.

Leave The Man Alone

I would just like to state that.....

the media needs to let Michael Jackson rest in peace.

I was so disappointed in a Canadian entertainment program that was boasting how they have the exclusive story on Michael Jackson's hidden life.

HELLO...the man has passed can we move on? Leave his family alone, leave his memory alone.

Was it like this when Elvis passed? I was a wee toddler when he died so I have no idea. But this MJ stuff has to stop. I can't imagine being a fellow friend or family member and listening to or reading what the next person has dug up about him.

I think it's quite sad.

Yes, MJ had a messed up life but why do we have to relish in all the dark secrets he had?

Move on media.

There is my 2 cents on the subject, now I'm off to enjoy a sandy beach, some rum coolers and numerous bike rides around the trailer park with the little people.

Have a great couple days.

Wordless Wednesday

Wonder if that stick gun is loaded?
Our future fill the freezer guy hunter.

For more WW participants go here.

Tackle It Tuesday

*** I had no idea the guest tackler on 5 min for Mom was tackling her moods either...too funny!**

I'm tackling something all together different than the usual.

It's not housework.

It's work..... but on myself.

I'm tackling anger.

Once in awhile anger just flares within me. I feel anger towards everything and everybody and it is so hard to shake. I get extremely grouchy and I really do not want to be with anyone. I would love to hide out somewhere till the feeling passes.

"In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry"-Ephesians4:26

The only thing that makes me feel better after I have ripped apart those I love all because I am angry, is the fact that I know I am only human....I make mistakes....and I ask for forgiveness. It doesn't make it all okay that I am angry or took it out on my little people, but if I held onto that terrible feeling of wrong....where would that get me?

"and do not give the devil a foothold."Ephesians 4:27

I had other jobs I could have posted today....I cleaned the dishwasher, finally got the kids photo's in frames etc. etc. but this is important....now.

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice."Ephesians 4:31

The flare ups of anger are slowly disappearing day by day. It's been with me, rearing it's ugly head, for a week or so. Call it PMS, call it the effect from bad weather for too long...it's still here and it needs to be conquered. Change my thoughts and change my mind...right?

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. "Ephesians 4:32

What are you tackling today. Hopefully something way more enjoyable than I. Check out some Mommy bloggers and get inspired.

Quotable Monday's

To be yourself in a world

that is constantly trying to make you something else

is the greatest accomplishment.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Shout Out Sunday

It rained here yesterday...it seems to everyday.

Sometimes I can get a craft done with the kids if the baby is sleeping...this was one of those days.

It is hard to find a craft that they all will enjoy considering they are three years apart. I was going to make them a paper doll/man chain. I googled it only because I wanted to get it on the first try. If you forget how to make one go here.

I really liked the suggestions on decorating the dolls. Scroll down this page and checkout the aliens. And what a great idea using fabric.

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I love to read and during the summer I read more than usual...especially at the lake. I just ripped through another book and am eager to read the sequel. I found this website through a big bookstore chain. They did not have the book I wanted so they suggested I try here. If i can get the book I want in good used condition for a fraction of the cost of new...why not?

You have to read the "Book Description" area. You may also start to like a particular seller and know their quality is good. So far I have never had an issue with the quality of the books I have received.

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Ever wonder what your going to make for supper/dinner? {laughing} Of course you have if your a mother short on time which can be always around this place.

I LOVE LOVE Kraft's website. On their homepage they have a section where you can enter three ingredients you have on hand and it will give you a whole whack of recipes. Alot of their recipes take minutes to make and most are a hit with my family.

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Blog feature today is another find from Tackle It Tuesday..... "It Feels Like Chaos"

You must check this post out if your frugal in anyway. What a difference a little paint can make. After reading that tackle I looked around the house for something I could buy Rust-Oleum Hammered Spray Paint. What a great idea.

The post is a week old so make sure you goto the most recent to leave her a comment.

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Have a great rest of the weekend. It is finally a sunny morning here and there are weeds to pull and lettuce from the garden ready to pick so I am off to get that done...right after a few more cups of coffee and some blog reading..wink.

Your Gonna Miss This Moment

It's Friday and I always look forward to participating in Pam's bloggy carnival. She asks that we post about the things that have happened lately that we know we are going to miss as the days go by.

Wednesday I posted a picture for Wordless Wednesday. Here it is...

I mentioned there was a story behind it and so there is. I did not have time to post it before I left for the lake so I thought it would be a good YGMTM post.

Our three year old son loves to wear his twin sister's Princess clothes. This has been going on for awhile now and I know it's all in fun but I do not want him to get confused so I stopped "encouraging" and "laughing" with him about it. Now, he will come show us the dress he put on and we just look at him and don't say anything.

On this particular day it was super windy at our house. Sammy was whining that he wanted the dress Sasha had on. I made the suggestion that he put on a superman costume and fly the cape in the wind...he jumped at the chance as did the others and off they went to "fly".

Now to interrupt to explain why they all looked like they were screaming into the wind. They were screaming, but at their Dad who was on the tractor. The day before they found 8 baby mice in a box that was under their swing set fort. Our oldest went to check if there was any baby mice left...there sure was and Mommy too.....

"Dad, Dad...the Mommy is here and there is one more baby...Dad...Dad......."

With all the excitement I think the mice were freaked out because how many people have you seen be able to do this...

Yup, my husband picked them both up, but wait before you start cooing and wondering if he is going to set them free into the wonderful world of mice I have to stop you right there.

This very morning my husband brought home two cats from the neighbors for mousing. We put the cats in our dog kennel for a bit till they got used to us. So take a guess where those cute mice went?

Does this help?

Waiting and watching them make friends...or so he thinks. I would like to state I was totally against our children watching the carnage.

But as you can see there was no carnage and my Dad suggested we get some warranty on the cats. They sat like this for a looooonnnnggg time. Wonder what they were thinking?

What I will miss about this day was not the fact that my children were going to see a "wittle" baby mouse get eaten by a cat. I will miss how awesome and beautiful it was to watch them running in the yard in all their superman/woman glory. It was priceless to see.

It was a gorgeous day you can tell by the sky..I miss those too since we have seen nothing but rain lately.

What are moments you will miss. Join Pam over at "Your Gonna Miss This" and go check out what others are blogging about.