Brag Much?

So the other night it was so nice out, I was enjoying my wine & letting the kids ride bikes!  Of course nice weather = neighborhood kids all come out of the wood work.  Ugh.  We decided that Jack would get his training wheels off {I know we are totally behind.}  He is almost 7! He was really rockin' it.  Didn't run into anything.  Well just me but I was trying to get a picture and... then... ouch!
 But back to the little hellion child from next door.  He is riding his bike & sees Jack getting his training wheels off & is all... "I have had mine off since I was 5..."  In my head I am screaming "Good for you you little shit!"  Outloud.  Nothing.  As he rides away down the road showing off.  I say to Mr. L ... "I should have said yeah, well Jack has been reading 150 page books since he was 5.  Not such hot shit now are ya?"  Ugh.

Two weekends ago we went to the library & Jack decided on Here Be Monsters a 544 page book.  I decided we could have a "Ice Cream Party" if he got it done in TWO WEEKS.  Last night he finished it.  Yes.  My 6 year old read a 544 page book in two weeks.  Brag much.  Um.  Yep!
 

3,500 Fan Celebration {CLOSED}

Little Lizard King: Samantha Faith

Katies Discovery Toys: Amy Craft

Little Angels Boutique: Sarah Hales
Crochet Crafts by Jen:  Kc Vaca
Mommaloha:  Shelby Williams

Wisely Crafted Originals: Khrystal Benites
Comfy Home Creations: Carrie McClaine

Bows By Cece:  Michelle Wilkerson

Lucky Lu Creations:  Cecelia Fruik

Doll Baby Bowtique: Sarah Brushaber 
Designs by Meghna: Rachel Dawson

BB&CP $5 Credit: Erin Smith

BB&CP $5 Credit:  Rebecca Lamb

BB&CP $5 Credit:  Elizabeth Snyder
BB&CP $5 Credit:  Jaclyn Rhodes

 

Its Here.  The ButterBeans&ChicPeas 3,500 Fan Celebrations.  We won't host another till we reach 5,000!  Read the Rules. - Like the sponsors & Good Luck!

You can find more details & photos on the prizes here.  And find ALL of the sponsors pages UNDER each photo there too! 

Little Lizard King

Katies Discovery Toys

Little Angels Boutique

Crochet Crafts by Jen

Mammaloha

Wisely Crafted Originals

Comfy Home Creations

Bows By Cece

Lucky Lu Creations

Doll Baby Bowtique

Designs By Meghna

ButterBeans&ChicPeas

Valentines Day

I tend to feel I am a pretty old fashion girl when it comes to love, marriage & such -- BUT.  I am totally NOT into the hype of Valentines Day.  It seems to be JUST me.  Our friends & acquaintances seem to have a budget set.  For reals?  A budget.  Your kidding me.  Its not fucking Christmas.  Nor is it your anniversary.  {Ok some of you have this fantastic day as your anniversary.  AND go you!  Two days over in one.  Fucking right on!}

At this point in the post my mother is shaking her head.  "My daughter doesn't swear."  Well I do. Proof.

 So back to the Valentines Day Budget.  This seems to be a real thing.  I've heard as much as $1,000.  Jaw dropping.   I am a tad bit annoyed that Mr. L bought me chocolates this year that cost over $15.00.  All I bought him was a fucking .68c Cadbury Egg.  And he LOVED it.  Better yet, I totally was within budget.

Do we really need to designate ONE day of the year to proclaim our love for our sweetie?  Hmm.  

Valentines Day is for KIDS.  Well maybe that's just because I have them.  Ha.  I bought them each a little notebook activity book deal-e-o.   Tonight we will have a special dessert.  Secretly because Moms craving it.  Probably would of made it regardless of Valentines Day.  They are passing out little cards to their classmates & of course we are eating CANDY.  I mean what holiday doesn't revolve around fucking candy.  Seriously.  The dentists must be in cahoots with this shit holiday.

Whats your intake on this Valentines Day thing?  Do you really go all out.  Fancy dinner out, $1,000 present?  Hmm.  Don't buy into the faux holiday.  Don't. Do. It.  {Its sure to save you some money!}

What I Wore Wednesday

Top: Light Pink Tank from Target {my fave.}
Layered with a Light Yellow 3/4 Length Tee with lace edge from Old Navy.  It is so three years ago.  Still diggin' it. 

Bottom:  Dark Denim Jeans from Khols.  Grey Socks from Target.  This is my ONLY pair that is not crazy. 

*I have realized that my clothing collection is very plain.  I have lots of solids.  Tops & Bottoms.  Is that odd?  My socks however are crazy.  I rock my socks.*

Linking up to The Pleated Poppy.

Birthday Season

Eek. Here we are - Closing in on what I like to call Birthday Season.  First we have ButterBeans&ChicPeas.
My fourth child. Er, I mean my business. February 17th she turns two.  Is it weird I just referred to my business as a "she"?
On February 29th My lil' leap year baby, Cody turns eight.  Wow.  I totally have an 8 year old.  Five days later Miss Emma turns FIVE.  {Whats scary is my BABY is FIVE! - How did I allow this whole time thing to happen?}

So three Birthdays in less than a month.  Take a breath.  - But not too long.  April 9th Jack turns seven!   Ten days later Happy Birthday to ME!  & on that same day Happy Anniversary to Mr. L & Myself.  Nine Freakin' years!  Thats somethin'.

Here we go.  Get ready to dive in Momma.  You can do this.  You are supermom - remember?  {That is me mentally prepping myself!} I've got three, whom I kidding 4 cakes to make.  {Like someone else was going to make ME a cake!}  A couple parties to host.  Lots of birthday presents to buy & a giveaway to put up!  Wish me LUCK!