Saturday was a big day of yard work. We (I) mowed and bagged the lawn, (I) weed wacked, and weeded. It was a beautiful day, but tiring. Tim was pretty wiped out from "all" the work he did with the back flower beds that he didn't think he'd be able to go on. Erik and I decided to go get a couple movies, so that we could have a movie party that night! What a good idea. While we were at the movie kiosk ($1 a night) at the grocery store Erik picked out Alvin and the Chipmunks.....very cute. :) I was thinking about Tim and know that he likes his "man" movies and decided to get a movie that he would like. So, I Am Legend. Looks tough. You can't go wrong with Will Smith, so with confidence and excitement I brought it home.
The kids went to bed and it was time for our movie. Tim couldn't believe that I'd pick out something that he would like! It started out good......then AHHHHH! I guess my days of "thriller" movies are over. I watched almost the whole thing through my tee shirt or turned away from the TV completely! Tim liked it, so I guess that is all that matters, right??!! Now he's wants to rent it off Comcast b/c the one I rented was not in HD. He's wondering if the infected people would scare him in HD. I guess that's a guy-thing.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Mother's Day...
Happy Mother's Day (yesterday) to all the Mommies out there!! We had a great weekend. And, to think that I am the mommy of these 4 amazing kiddos! I had a few emotional moments!! God has chosen me to be Alaina, Erik, Annika & Isabel's mom! What a huge responsibility! I am so glad that He is there to help and guide me through these years!
I had my hair done on Friday night. When I got home Erik and Annika met me in the driveway, "MOM!! Nana is not here, but she will be here soon!!" "What?!! Nana, who??" "Nana and Pupsi, that's who!!"
It was 7:15 when I got home, Tim said they'd be here at 9. They called from Green Bay and said they were on their way!! Whoo Hooo!! So, I ran around and picked up a few things and got the "bouncy bedroom" all picked up and vacuumed. That's the extra room that the kids also use as a playroom. We were ready for them!! They did get here at 9 and everyone was so excited!!
What a surprise. I like these kinds of surprises. :) On Saturday we didn't really have anything planned. I had no food in the house, not even milk, so my mom and I went to Costco while Tim, the kids, and Pupsi went on a big hike. Then later Tim, Erik and Pupsi went to Sears to pick up our new grill. We all went to Schaumburg and ate at Red Robin. It was just a really fun day.
I think Chicken Pupsi got his "silly" fix for a couple weeks!! They get so goofy when they are together!
On Sunday morning it was so nice to have mom and dad here! Tim made breakfast and we just hung out and talked. :) The kids were their normal selves and all excited to give me their cards and presents. From Erik it said, "D Mom. Happy Mather's Day! I love you. Erik." Too cute. I was so excited to see a box wrapped (from Amazon!) with a card that said, To our Mommy. Happy Mother's Day from your adorable photogenic kids!!" Could it be???!!! Yes!! It was a new Camera! A digital Cannon SLR!! How exciting. :) So, here are a few pictures we took with my new toy!!
After a nap, a trip to Costco and then Coldstone, we came home for pizza and then early bed for everyone. Alaina has all day kindergarten today to "practice" for first grade next year. Then this afternoon we have a field trip to a big farm. Last year Annika came with us and a goat ate her whole paper bag with the food in that she was feeding the animals! She remembers that well, so she is prepared to hang onto the bag tight today! The kids are excited. :)
Have a great day!
I had my hair done on Friday night. When I got home Erik and Annika met me in the driveway, "MOM!! Nana is not here, but she will be here soon!!" "What?!! Nana, who??" "Nana and Pupsi, that's who!!"
It was 7:15 when I got home, Tim said they'd be here at 9. They called from Green Bay and said they were on their way!! Whoo Hooo!! So, I ran around and picked up a few things and got the "bouncy bedroom" all picked up and vacuumed. That's the extra room that the kids also use as a playroom. We were ready for them!! They did get here at 9 and everyone was so excited!!
What a surprise. I like these kinds of surprises. :) On Saturday we didn't really have anything planned. I had no food in the house, not even milk, so my mom and I went to Costco while Tim, the kids, and Pupsi went on a big hike. Then later Tim, Erik and Pupsi went to Sears to pick up our new grill. We all went to Schaumburg and ate at Red Robin. It was just a really fun day.
I think Chicken Pupsi got his "silly" fix for a couple weeks!! They get so goofy when they are together!
On Sunday morning it was so nice to have mom and dad here! Tim made breakfast and we just hung out and talked. :) The kids were their normal selves and all excited to give me their cards and presents. From Erik it said, "D Mom. Happy Mather's Day! I love you. Erik." Too cute. I was so excited to see a box wrapped (from Amazon!) with a card that said, To our Mommy. Happy Mother's Day from your adorable photogenic kids!!" Could it be???!!! Yes!! It was a new Camera! A digital Cannon SLR!! How exciting. :) So, here are a few pictures we took with my new toy!!
After a nap, a trip to Costco and then Coldstone, we came home for pizza and then early bed for everyone. Alaina has all day kindergarten today to "practice" for first grade next year. Then this afternoon we have a field trip to a big farm. Last year Annika came with us and a goat ate her whole paper bag with the food in that she was feeding the animals! She remembers that well, so she is prepared to hang onto the bag tight today! The kids are excited. :)
Have a great day!
Issy
Issy's proofs are online!! http://www.monacellaphotography.com/ Click on "proofs" and the password is Issy . They are adorable!!!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Emeril
Last Sunday Annika got up before the rest of us. When they get up early they are allowed to watch cartoons in the bonus room upstairs by our room. I could hear a man's voice coming from the room, so I went to see who it was. Annika was sitting on the floor watching The Essence of Emeril! She said, "Mom, look! He is making tomatoes....I love tomatoes!" She really does love tomatoes! Emeril was making a Bruscetta and she watched it until it was done!
Annika likes Emeril and Alaina loves to watch anything Paula Dean and Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals! I have two little girls that love to cook!!!
Annika likes Emeril and Alaina loves to watch anything Paula Dean and Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals! I have two little girls that love to cook!!!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Too cute...
I had Isabel's 6th month pictures taken on Saturday.....here is a sneak peak. Julie is not done with all the proofs, but she has a few up on her blog. Check them out!! After seeing these three I cannot wait to see all of them!! http://www.monacellaphotography.blogspot.com/
Monday, May 5, 2008
HFCS
I did it......I'm so excited about it! I've been working on a little goal for about a year and I finally hit it. As most of you know who know me....I'm big on healthy eating. Grinding wheat and other grains, making bread, and all that comes along with feeding my family healthy. I've been on a mission to get high fructose corn syrup out of the house. Just google it and you'll see that its not an ingredient that your body needs or likes, but then again, its in almost everything! Its a sweetener and a preservative, so even foods that you wouldn't think as being sweet.....there it is.
Last week I went out to buy some fruits and veggies along with hamburger buns and pita bread. The hamburger buns that I have been buying for the past couple of years, Sara Lee whole wheat, second ingredient is HFCS! I was shocked! So, I had to think....do I stick with my plan or do I just buy these b/c they are so good? I put them back. Same with the pita bread.....I love (or used to love!) the Thomas brand. There, again, it was the 2nd or 3rd ingredient. I did find a whole wheat brand without it, though, a few brands down. :)
I got home and have never made hamburger buns before even though I have the recipe. I just didn't think they'd turn out good with a hamburger! They turned out great. :) And, now have a freezer stocked for the upcoming grilling season. I have made pita bread before and it turned out pretty good, so I'll have to try that again soon.
Wait....I do have 1 thing in my fridge that has HFCS......Tim bought shrimp cocktail sauce last night. Of course, we had to read the ingredients when he got home and it is there! But, he didn't know to look for it, and now he does. I'll have to check out some other brands next time I go to the store.
I do promise that we do eat and it does taste good! I've found that the more organic or natural that we eat the better it tastes.....right down to ketchup!! Right, Uncle Vince??!! Try organic ketchup sometime.....it is so good. :)
Last week I went out to buy some fruits and veggies along with hamburger buns and pita bread. The hamburger buns that I have been buying for the past couple of years, Sara Lee whole wheat, second ingredient is HFCS! I was shocked! So, I had to think....do I stick with my plan or do I just buy these b/c they are so good? I put them back. Same with the pita bread.....I love (or used to love!) the Thomas brand. There, again, it was the 2nd or 3rd ingredient. I did find a whole wheat brand without it, though, a few brands down. :)
I got home and have never made hamburger buns before even though I have the recipe. I just didn't think they'd turn out good with a hamburger! They turned out great. :) And, now have a freezer stocked for the upcoming grilling season. I have made pita bread before and it turned out pretty good, so I'll have to try that again soon.
Wait....I do have 1 thing in my fridge that has HFCS......Tim bought shrimp cocktail sauce last night. Of course, we had to read the ingredients when he got home and it is there! But, he didn't know to look for it, and now he does. I'll have to check out some other brands next time I go to the store.
I do promise that we do eat and it does taste good! I've found that the more organic or natural that we eat the better it tastes.....right down to ketchup!! Right, Uncle Vince??!! Try organic ketchup sometime.....it is so good. :)
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