Thursday, May 28, 2009

Seamingly Surprised Today!


My Seammingly jewelry came in the mail today!!! I won this in a giveaway, see people do win. This is actually the first item I've won that was delivered.

I will not list the other items I've won that never arrived...some people would not even return my emails about not receiving the items. Has this happened to you guys?



It is a beautiful necklace and ring set, black and gold. LOVE IT!

I am not in any condition to take photos today so it is only a hand/arm shot.

Thank you so much Seamingly, it is perfect! I love your hair clips too, look for me as a customer in the future.

Kristen

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Self Family Garden



Our garden will soon be ready to harvest. I started planting back in March and continued into April depending on the seed type.



We have sweet corn, carrots, seedless watermelons, cherry tomatoes, green bell peppers, sun flowers and big max pumpkins.
This has been a MUCH bigger job than anticipated. Getting the soil ready allow took me three days. This is my first garden so it took plenty of research on my part.


If you are my neighbor, you will know when we harvest, hope you like watermelon!

Happy growing,
Kristen

Starbucks Insulated Tumbler, A Summer Must!


The Starbucks tumbler is made of double-walled hard clear plastic which keeps your drink cold and your hands dry. THIS CUP DOES NOT SWEAT! It is reusable with a screw on lid and a rubber seal so there will be no leaking! It has a reusable thick green plastic straw with a notch toward the bottom so it doesn't fall out. I am so in love with it, the amount of drinks I have already had in it are uncountable. Most Starbucks are sold out but some are getting in shipments soon! Unfortunately the jerks on Ebay are selling the cups for upwards of $49.99. I believe the cup originally retailed for around $12. If my local Starbucks gets anymore in I will purchase one for a giveaway! Cross your fingers ladies…

Has anyone tried the Crystal Light Natural Peach Mango Green Tea? Delicious!I have always been a peach tea drinker but this one is more refreshing. Less than 5 calories per serving is a + along with the 99% caffeine free aspect.

Stay cool,
Kristen

P.S. Mom thank you for my wonderful cup! Nana and Papa we are loving all of the juicy lemons off of your trees. Thanks.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Oh to be 1 again....

Liam was telling little Olivia (Jack and Ella's sister) something very serious!



They are both the same age just born hours apart from each other!

Can your marriage withstand the flames?


A lot of you have emailed or commented to ask if Chris and I are still reading The Love Dare and how it was going.

The Love Dare Challenge, a journey we are still traveling, encountered some sharp turns and steep hills but we are becoming more knowledgeable about the air bags of unconditional love. I am starting to realize I can’t just follow my heart, I need to lead it.

We have both learned to be more thoughtful, a characteristic that a woman longs for her man to have. When a woman speaks a wise man listens right?

Realizing that life is like a marathon, not a sprint. Meaning that I have to prioritize, balance and pace myself.

One day that really caught my attention was about good 1st impressions.
Simply greeting your spouse in the morning, when arriving home from work, or on the phone carries a surprising significance. How do you greet your friends, coworkers, or neighbors? How about acquaintances or those you meet in public? When someone communicates that they are glad to see you, your personal self worth increases. You instantly feel more loved and valued.

I always knew marriages ended but never did I think it would be a couple we new and loved. In the last year alone we have witnessed close couples separate, even divorce and have affairs. Every couple goes through storms but not every couple survives them. Please don’t think reading this book or living out these “dares” will drive all conflict from your marriage. Great marriages are not created by people who never hurt each other but by people who choose to keep “no record of wrongs” (1 Corinthians 13:5)

A wonderful “challenge” to all of you is to call your spouse at work today without any other agenda but to ask how he/she is doing and if there is anything you can do for them.

I stress that if you have not gone out to get this book DO IT! I have not written in our copy and hope to pass it on to another couple. I will hold a giveaway once we complete it. Order the book now for as little as $8.79!

If two lie down together they keep warm ,but how can one be warm alone? - Ecclesiastes 4:11


Kristen

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Sashay Peace Purse Giveaway!!! CLOSED


I am absolutely thrilled that my dear friend Vanessa has offered to giveaway a new Sashay Peace Purse, a $68 value. It is so stinking adorable....




I love love love the black and zebra! The winner may pick from any of the colors they prefer.


The Giveaway starts today and will end at 11:59pm on Thursday May 28th. I will announce a winner on Friday morning!

You can also order the matching wallet and make-up bag from Vanessa. For those of you that have not been up close and personal with the Sashay line I strongly recommend it. Just about any jewelry you have seen me in is Sashay. The clothing, belts, jewelry, and purses are so awesome. I will be holding a party mid-summer in my home and hope that those of you in the valley will attend, it will be a blast!

Visit Vanessa's site, she is offering 30% off your order with Sashay right now!!!



RULES:

1.) You have to be a follower on whosekidsarethese.com (this site)

2.) You have to be a follower on http://sashayvanessa.blogspot.com/

3.) Tell me your favorite color of the Peace Purse and who is is for.

4.) If you order something from Vanessa you get a extra 10 entries to the giveaway!


*Please leave a comment for each of the above for more chances to win!



P.S. I just got my purse today!


Good Luck!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Light their way Lord


This picture of Miss Ella and her sweet baby brother Jack reminded me of this verse...

The sun shall be no more your light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light to you: but the LORD shall be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory.
Isaiah 60:19


God has given us the Bible, and with its illumination, we can confound the darkness of our world. by Steve and Lois Rabey

Love,
Kristen

Monday, May 18, 2009

Whose Kids Are These???

This is what the ride home from church is like...I wish there was time to capture the moment before church when they are ready!





I don't know whoes kids these are....





Livie was just getting ready to swim at Mimi and Papa's. Look at this Bougainvillea! Swimsuit by Baby Lulu courtesy of Keziah.










This Lil Rocker and baby J were kicking back in the stroller!









Miss A. and Livie were having fun at a birthday party with bubbles!

Little Giraffe Blanket Giveaway! CLOSED


Little Giraffe has been generous enough to give one of my lucky followers a Little Giraffe Chenille Satin Dot Blanket!!! Winner can pick color, dot or plain satin border... Retail value is $58!

The giveaway starts today and closes on Monday the 25th 11:59pm. A winner will be announced on the 26th and Little Giraffe will be shipping the winner his/her blanket!

Rules:

1.) You must 1st visit Little Giraffe and tell me your favorite item(s) in your comment.

2.) Must be a follower of this site, www.whosekidsarethese.com

3.) Follow me on Twitter and tweeting about this giveaway will give you a extra entry, copy me on your tweet.

*Leave a separate comment for each if you want a better chance of winning!!!

Good Luck!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Whose kids are these Giveaway...CLOSED!


I always thought those newborn baby tee's you get at the hospital were so boring, just not cutsie enough for my taste. SO...
I embellished 3 newborn baby boy wrap over tees. One has a small pocket with a sewn in satin handkerchief, one has a chenille star with faux suede trim, and the last one has a polka dot tie sew on. All are washable and can be dried.

The socks are by Bella, a very soft cashmere blend.


Can't you just see your new little guy in one of these tees and little pair of socks? So stinkin adorable...Would make a great baby gift too.



Giveaway starts today, last entry is at 11:59 5/21 a winner will be picked by random draw on Friday the 22nd. I will ship anywhere with in the US.



Rules:

1) You have to be a follower!

2) Leave me a comment letting me know you want to be entered!

Monday, May 11, 2009

I was mustard!



Jalen participated in the Hot Dog Derby this past Friday at the Diamondbacks game. Jalen and Olivia's soccer club was able to go on the field for a parade. The kids had a blast!




Jalen was mustard in the race, Ketchup won!





Kristen

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Jalen left us a note before school...







I hope all of you hard workin mamas out there are taking advantage of Moms Night Out.

Love,
Kristen

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Our Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at Banner Desert...cha cha cha


We had an eventful evening last night…I started cooking at noon, didn't eat lunch to ensure I would be really hungry for dinner. We were having a Cinco De Mayo get together at 6pm, 5:30 went to neighbors (who just delivered) to drop off enchiladas, Olivia and Jay came with me to see baby Jack. We got back home at 6, people started arriving, Olivia was jumping from the kids table onto the sectional, back and forth, back and forth. I said about 10 x’s “Olivia stop jumping, sit on your bottom please.“ On her last a jump at 6:15 she landed face first on a compartment built in the sectional that holds remotes. It also serves as a arm rest, covered with leather and cushion. She split open her eye lid, not brow of course.
My sister and I jumped in the car and headed to the hospital. Three hospitals later we were at Banner Desert Children's in Mesa Arizona. No one wanted to stitch the eye lid due to it being so complicated and dangerous. We got there at 7:30...it was packed of course. At this point I already had a migraine from not eating and stressing over feeling bad for her. Excedrin had not touched it, I was forced to eat a Snickers bar.
We huddled over in a corner thinking about the enchiladas, I noticed everyone was in masks due to the swine flu. The check in desk was not too far from us, you would hear parents come in and say “My baby has had a runny nose since Saturday.” Why the heck are you at the ER…call your doctor lady. A mom approached the counter and says "my little boy hit his nose earlier today, it did not bleed but it still looks red." They check in and she takes a seat, her little boy ran around playing with a dump truck on the floor.


*NOTE TO PARENTS IF YOUR CHILD IS WELL ENOUGH TO KICK YOU, RUN, ROLL ACROSS THE WAITING ROOM FLOOR WHERE ANOTHER CHILD JUST THREW UP, EAT A BAG OF CHEETOS, OR DRINK A 12OZ BABY BOTTLE OF STRAWBERRY MILK THEY ARE NOT SICK ENOUGH TO BE HERE!*



Before I knew it 9 pm came around and we had not even been triaged yet. My sisters boyfriend came and picked her up, our company had gone home and Chris was cleaning the kitchen and worrying about Olivia.




*SHOUT OUT TO THE MOM WHO TRIED TO GET IN FASTER BY SAYING HER BABY WAS RUNNING A 109DEGREE TEMP AT HOME.*


By Midnight I had some lady sitting next to me with her 2 year old little boy (whose eyes were a little red, she thought he may have been around too much 2nd hand smoke) Again I say, why the heck are you here? The young boy proceeded to pick the dead skin off of his mother's heels and throw it at people coming in while she watched.

1am they finally decide to call her back, only to tape a cotton ball on her eye with some numbing gel. Olivia was ticked at this point because they did not even have rainbow cotton balls! Her mama was ticked too plus almost out of sanitizer.

Against my better judgment I started talking to a few people in the waiting room, some had been there since noon. Four Advil, rice cakes, and a Diet Coke later my headache seemed to be easing up. If the lady across from me pulled one more of those small bags of MacDonald’s peanuts our of her purse I was asking her for one. (How often and how many Sundaes do you eat to collect such an abundance?) I saw her eying the rice cakes, I asked her if she had anymore sundae peanuts, I was not giving up a rice cake for free. She was plain out…..I continued eating the last three rice cakes while she watched on.

2:30 AM they called Olivia back again numbed her up and she received 7 stitches. We were discharged and home at 3, showered and in bed asleep by 3:30. I am still giving her Tylenol but over all I think she is feeling okay and proud of her wound.

Looks like the Get Well Fairy will be making a visit tonight!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Wipe Cases Galore


Two cases I finished today, need to complete two more tomorrow. I hope someone orders a boy one soon!


I included matching hair bows with both of these orders, I had to show them to you too. These turned out really cute!

Warmly,
Kristen

Random week of events...


Evidently lemonade stands are not effected by the economy. Jalen set up his stand (compliments of Sunkist.com) with Olivia and a few of his friends Saturday afternoon for about 1.5 hours. Selling out of lemonade at $.50 per glass brought in over $24. He was nice enough to split the earnings with Olivia. It has already been burning a whole in his pocket. They are trying to save it to use at the Diamondbacks game on Friday night. If you are going to be there Jalen will be running the Hot Dog race on top of the dugout during the 6th inning. More to come later!






Miss Ava Grace and sweet Max (my niece and nephew) got to come over and play Friday. After napping we made ice cream cone cupcakes and played outside. An ice cream cone cupcake would not be complete with out a candle, I asked the girls what we were celebrating and Olivia simply stated "being all together." Love it!








Is than an angel in our garden? No it's baby girl! Note that it is 90 out and she insisted on wearing her suede knee boots out to play.



I hope you and yours are richly blessed this week.

Kristen