November 13th, 2011 karebear
I have been meaning to post this picture for awhile. About 6 months ago, all of a sudden Gabe became really obsessed with Thomas the Train. When it got close to Halloween, I gave Gabe a flier and asked what he wanted to be–Thomas, Elmo or something else and he decided on Thomas. I had been really willing to pay the $25.00 that they were selling it for. But then I had this great idea to stop at a second hand store we have, Once Upon A Child. I found a Thomas the Train costume for $6.00. It needed minimal fixing–just a little sew job and I added ties to the side. He ended up being a pretty darn cute Thomas and for the 2 times he dressed up this year–it was worth the $6.00.
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November 12th, 2011 karebear
Cover of Veggie Tales
Veggie Tales! Veggie Tales has become a big part of our household in the last couple of weeks. Even though we aren’t a very churchy family, the show has really grown on me. Not only does it have some of Gabirel’s favorite vegetables, it is quite amusing. My favorite parts are Silly Songs with Larry—I love “SUV.” There are some other songs, but lately Gabe has been obsessed with one and only one video—”The Snoodle’s Tale” so I know that song by heart. We have been trying to figure out if they are making fun of SUVs or if they really love SUVs.
I think the show will really help teach Gabe some lessons. He isn’t one to sit still, but he will if Veggie Tales is on. The only problem Andy sees with the show is not all the characters are really vegetables which Andy thinks will perpetuate that problem.
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October 16th, 2011 karebear
Growing up, the only time I’d seen the polygamy lifestyle was on TV such as a movie with Beau Bridges. Yes, even at a young age, I watched Lifetime (as Andy refers to it the man hating network.) The Lifetime movie I watched did not paint a good light on that lifestyle. But since I started watching Sister Wives on TLC, I actually don’t think it’s that bad of a thing. Its not my cup of tea at all, but if that is what they want to do with their lives, so be it. I could never share my husband, he’s mine and only mine. I barely have enough time for one husband and one kid. How do you find time for 16 kids and 3 other wives? I love watching this love story between the wives and Kody. Luckily, Netflix has Sister Wives, season one.
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October 15th, 2011 karebear
Prior to getting pregnant, I was at about 170 pounds. Somehow, after I had my son, I actually lost 20 pounds. Now, almost three years I have been stagnant at 155. My husband and I now have a bet to see who can lose 25 pounds first by February. We make a bet like this every other year, but it just seems like we lose steam a couple weeks into it. Last few years, I have had a prize–the complete series of Gilmore Girls. This year, there isn’t a dollar limit, if I lose 25 pounds, I may get an Ipad2 just because I want an Ipad. I haven’t quite asked Andy what he is going to get if he loses first–maybe a Roku?
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October 14th, 2011 karebear
Maybe we are too trusting. Maybe we are too lazy. During the summer, it is just way to convient to leave our unattached garage unlocked so we can go to there to get a soda or pizza or whatever we are craving since we have the extra fridge out there. I don’t like to carry the house key in my pocket and I don’t like to open the garage door since its right by Gabe’s room. Turns out, in these times, we shouldn’t be lazy. Last Thursday night, our garage got robbed. The only thing that was stolen was Andy’s beer. It wasn’t like it was cheap beer either–it was the premium stuff. The theives left the Bud Light! I think the only reason we noticed right away because they dropped a bottle in the driveway. It would have taken us a couple days probably to notice them gone. And then it would have been blame game–but Andy drinks IPAs and hoppy stuff. Me–I’m a Stella Artois or Spotted Cow girl. Since they left the bike trailer, the bikes, the wagon, you know the expensive stuff, we figure it was just kids. Andy is just really upset that they took his beer and not the Bud Light that we have for our guests. Its cheap beer–we are now beer snobs and will not drink the cheap stuff! I guess we are lucky that we didn’t get anything of real importance stolen. It did change my view on the neighboorhood now, not as safe as I once thought. And doors locked at all times.
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October 14th, 2011 karebear
I will admit it. I am a sucker for advertising gimmicks. I am who falls for the gimmicks–the pinot grigo wine in a fish shaped wine bottle. Yes, I bought that. Wine–just okay, I think it was $2.00 wine in a $10.00 bottle. I’ve also tried Mommy’s Time Out–yeah not worth it. But, while visiting Andy’s parents in St. Cloud a few months ago, I stumbled across what has now become my most favorite wine ever–Sweet Bitch Pinot Grigo. One thing that helped–it was on sale. Turns out our liqour store here carries it for only $7.50. If you like Pinot Grigo, this is in one you need to try. This wine seems to have a taste that no other Pinot Grigo seems to. I think it might be the almond flavor, even though I am not a fan of almonds–I think. As I have said before, the $7.50 price tag doesn’t hurt either!
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March 19th, 2011 karebear
I can be such a hypocrite. Once I heard they were making electronic books, I was like, no, I need that book in my hand. It would not be the same reading from a pad. Well, fast forward about a year, and I asked for a Nook for Christmas from my parents. I LOVE it with a passion. I had compared Kindle and the Nook, and really didn’t see much difference. Plus, a coworker also has a nook and she told me about LendMe service, although we have yet to lend books, but the possiblity is there. I love the free nookbooks from Barnes and Noble, but am still trying to figure out how to get more free books. I have bought a few–due to gift cards I have received. The nicest thing is we don’t have the books lying around after I read them. It’s less clutter. If we go on a trip, that’s just one thing to pack. But I will still pick up a book and read it if I can’t get it on the Nook. It’s what I grew up on, and it just feels right.
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January 2nd, 2011 karebear
Today I heard the news that my cousin’s wife/partner died last night after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was a great woman, always happy and it was contagious. She was a mother of 2–a 16 year old and a 7 year old. I feel so bad for the family, because it really makes me appreciate the family I have. I hope it will get easier for my cousin and his family, and at least she is not suffering anymore. RIP Shannon.
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September 30th, 2010 karebear
Andy said he was going to put a moratorium on new shows. I tried Hawaii 5-0. It was okay, I like Scott Caan, but it wasn’t something I would go out of my way watch. I mean, yes, if it was on TV and nothing on TV then yes I would turn it on. Then I tried No Ordinary Family. Again it was an okay family show, but more of a movie or miniseries, but not a show. I actually guess I listened to my hubby and only tried to add 2 shows!
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September 30th, 2010 karebear
After this wedding we have in a couple weeks, we are thinking of starting some remodeling. I want to do more than just kitchen blinds, we are thinking of maybe putting in new flooring. I just personally do not want to put too much money into our house because we are thinking of moving in the next couple of years. The house is not set up for having multiple kids. I’m always thinking of ways a kid can sneak out–not that I ever had an oppurtunity to sneak out, my childhood home was not set up to do that. The windows were high, squeaked when opened and oh yeah, my mother was a light sleeper.
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