He was born July 28th and he is a very healthy little boy. Kenslie is so great with him. We are so thankful!!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Keaton Issaic Berend
He was born July 28th and he is a very healthy little boy. Kenslie is so great with him. We are so thankful!!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Ava's Birthday Party
Ava started planning her Backyardigans party almost a year ago. She knew she wanted a Backyardigans theme and she really wanted the party in HER back yard. I was nervous about her plans for two reasons. First, there were not any Backyardigans party supplies available until about 2 months ago. The first time I saw the supplies at Party City I scooped up all I could find for fear of never finding them again. I knew I was going to have a dilema with finding a Backyardigans cake as well, but Sams got the template for the cake design 2 weeks ago. So, the way I see it, GOD really wanted Ava to have this Backyardigans party as well. The second reason I was nervous about the party is because I am NOT the hostess type. I HATE having parties where I have to be the planner.
We themed the party a Backyard Splash Bash and rented 2 large waterslides for the event. We also set up a kiddie pool for the little kids who may not like the water slides. We had our 2 gazebos up for shade and tables and chairs rented to make people more comfortable. In the house we layed down our painting tarps on the carpet as protection because we KNEW people would have to use the bathroom. That was John's idea and thank GOD he thought of it, or my carpet would be trashed.
Ava and her friends had tons of fun on the slides. They played and played. Then they ate and played more. A lot of the parents had a hard time getting their child off the slides when it was time to go.
After all the kids left we opened presents. Ava made out pretty well. I tried to put most of the toys away for a later date but that did not go over well. As soon as I got in the shower Ava had Becky take down some toys. Her favorite toy from the party I think is the barbie car or the Little People airplane. The least favorite is the barbie storage container I told Becky to buy.
I'm not really sure what Ava and Grandma are looking at, but it sure is a funny picture!!
I think the party was a success. When I counted there were 24 kids (not counting the newborn of course!!) and about 29 adults. Good times!
We themed the party a Backyard Splash Bash and rented 2 large waterslides for the event. We also set up a kiddie pool for the little kids who may not like the water slides. We had our 2 gazebos up for shade and tables and chairs rented to make people more comfortable. In the house we layed down our painting tarps on the carpet as protection because we KNEW people would have to use the bathroom. That was John's idea and thank GOD he thought of it, or my carpet would be trashed.
Ava and her friends had tons of fun on the slides. They played and played. Then they ate and played more. A lot of the parents had a hard time getting their child off the slides when it was time to go.
After all the kids left we opened presents. Ava made out pretty well. I tried to put most of the toys away for a later date but that did not go over well. As soon as I got in the shower Ava had Becky take down some toys. Her favorite toy from the party I think is the barbie car or the Little People airplane. The least favorite is the barbie storage container I told Becky to buy.
I'm not really sure what Ava and Grandma are looking at, but it sure is a funny picture!!
I think the party was a success. When I counted there were 24 kids (not counting the newborn of course!!) and about 29 adults. Good times!
Backyardigans
On Thursday we went to the Backyardigans Live concert. The concert was really great and Ava had a blast. She wanted SO BAD to go on stage and play with the characters. At the end she really wanted to give them all a hug as well, but the characters never came out. She settled for her Tasha magic wand and the Backyardigans Live tshirt.
I would have gotten more pictures before the show but some jerk...err..stage manager made me put my camara away. Becky and I were the only ones told to put our camaras away. There were actually people walking right up to the stage taking pictures and he didn't say anything to them. Oh well.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Backyardigans Live
The Backyardigans Live will be at the MPEC on July 31st. We are taking Ava because the Backyardigans are her favorite. Her birthday party is a themed Backyardigans party held (where else?) but the backyard.
The amusing thing about this is that I have to travel to Wichita Falls to see them on tour, as there are no proposed tour dates in the DFW area. One reason we left WF was because there was nothing to do, yet we find ourselves going back because we have something to do.
The amusing thing about this is that I have to travel to Wichita Falls to see them on tour, as there are no proposed tour dates in the DFW area. One reason we left WF was because there was nothing to do, yet we find ourselves going back because we have something to do.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Infomercial
Over the last few months one of the best selling products in LNT has been the ped egg. It's this egg shaped grater for your feet. It is gross. I made fun of EVERY SINGLE PERSON who bought this item, including employees. (Get over it. I make fun of lots of guests!! And employees!!) The pictures on the packaging for the ped egg is disgusting. It shows a woman disposing of SO much dead foot skin. It actually looks like she is posing with a bowl of parmasean cheese. NASTY...
Well, today I become an official team member of GO PED EGG!! This thing is awesome. Disgusting, but awesome. The egg retails for 9.99 and is a great investment for the summertime--especially since it will cut down the pedicures to maybe once a month--if that!!
So, if you want fabulous looking feet/heels, get the ped egg. Since I am now a proud owner of Ped Egg I promise not to make fun of you. I cannot, however, promise to not make fun of you for some other reason!!
PS. Ped Egg is sold everywhere, but i prefer the ones sold at LNT.
Well, today I become an official team member of GO PED EGG!! This thing is awesome. Disgusting, but awesome. The egg retails for 9.99 and is a great investment for the summertime--especially since it will cut down the pedicures to maybe once a month--if that!!
So, if you want fabulous looking feet/heels, get the ped egg. Since I am now a proud owner of Ped Egg I promise not to make fun of you. I cannot, however, promise to not make fun of you for some other reason!!
PS. Ped Egg is sold everywhere, but i prefer the ones sold at LNT.
Let's play catch up.
It has been a long time since I blogged about anything. Sorry about that. We have had a busy summer so far, and July and August are definately more hectic than any other months this year.
Work has been unusually stressful, although I have been blessed to not be working in a closing store. Only 5 stores are closing in the metroplex, but I have some very close friends in the Galleria, North Park, and East Plano. It saddens me the most to see the Galleria close. I worked there for some time, and it is our flagship store. I don't think I will even make the trip out there to see the store in its final days. To me, that is like watching the Titanic sink all over again. (Jenn, I would love to hear your thoughts on this!)
We have some home projects going on that are driving me nuts. We moved Ava into the bigger guest room. We have repainted and redecorated the room to suit her little personality. It is very girly, very pretty, and ALMOST complete. I will post some pictures soon of her room. We are now moving the guest room into Ava's old room, which will need to be completed by July 25th, when John's mom comes home from NY. That room just needs to be repainted and then I will clean the carpet. We are also in the beginning stages of relandscaping our front yard. I HATE yard work, so I want something low maintenance, but low maintenance seems to translate into not so pretty. I may have to have my grandma come teach me how to have a green thumb. Ughh..dreading it already.
Speaking of John's mom, she is in NY again for her annual summer trip. This trip is exciting because Richard and Carmen (John's aunt and uncle) are having a movie filmed in their house. The movie stars Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, and a famous woman, I just forgot who she is. Richard and Carmen live in Brooklyn and are getting PAID (I mean PAID) to have this movie shot in their home. I wish we would have gone up there for a week to watch, but, alas, we must work.
Randy and Bethany are preparing to have my new nephew in a couple of weeks, (hopefully not on July 22 or July 29!!!)and I am praying Bethany has a safe delivery. She has been on bedrest since around 13 weeks, and let me tell you, she is handling this situation WAY better than I ever could. I am super excited for them to finally complete their family, and Kenslie is going to be a great sister!
Becky and Doug are in the sheetrock stage of their new house. I am excited to be the appointed "interior designer" on this project! Yea for me! They will only be about 5 minutes away from me. Can you say free babysitter!! I can!!
BTW--Save the date for August 2nd, which is Ava's backyard splash bash to celebrate her 4th birthday. We have 2 waterslides coming; one for toddlers and one for the "big" kids. Invitations are going out Wednesday in snail mail.
That's all for now. Please keep Randy and Bethany, Sam and Christy, Kevin and Jennifer, and Robert and Nora in your thoughts and prayers. They will all have new additions to their families this month!
Work has been unusually stressful, although I have been blessed to not be working in a closing store. Only 5 stores are closing in the metroplex, but I have some very close friends in the Galleria, North Park, and East Plano. It saddens me the most to see the Galleria close. I worked there for some time, and it is our flagship store. I don't think I will even make the trip out there to see the store in its final days. To me, that is like watching the Titanic sink all over again. (Jenn, I would love to hear your thoughts on this!)
We have some home projects going on that are driving me nuts. We moved Ava into the bigger guest room. We have repainted and redecorated the room to suit her little personality. It is very girly, very pretty, and ALMOST complete. I will post some pictures soon of her room. We are now moving the guest room into Ava's old room, which will need to be completed by July 25th, when John's mom comes home from NY. That room just needs to be repainted and then I will clean the carpet. We are also in the beginning stages of relandscaping our front yard. I HATE yard work, so I want something low maintenance, but low maintenance seems to translate into not so pretty. I may have to have my grandma come teach me how to have a green thumb. Ughh..dreading it already.
Speaking of John's mom, she is in NY again for her annual summer trip. This trip is exciting because Richard and Carmen (John's aunt and uncle) are having a movie filmed in their house. The movie stars Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, and a famous woman, I just forgot who she is. Richard and Carmen live in Brooklyn and are getting PAID (I mean PAID) to have this movie shot in their home. I wish we would have gone up there for a week to watch, but, alas, we must work.
Randy and Bethany are preparing to have my new nephew in a couple of weeks, (hopefully not on July 22 or July 29!!!)and I am praying Bethany has a safe delivery. She has been on bedrest since around 13 weeks, and let me tell you, she is handling this situation WAY better than I ever could. I am super excited for them to finally complete their family, and Kenslie is going to be a great sister!
Becky and Doug are in the sheetrock stage of their new house. I am excited to be the appointed "interior designer" on this project! Yea for me! They will only be about 5 minutes away from me. Can you say free babysitter!! I can!!
BTW--Save the date for August 2nd, which is Ava's backyard splash bash to celebrate her 4th birthday. We have 2 waterslides coming; one for toddlers and one for the "big" kids. Invitations are going out Wednesday in snail mail.
That's all for now. Please keep Randy and Bethany, Sam and Christy, Kevin and Jennifer, and Robert and Nora in your thoughts and prayers. They will all have new additions to their families this month!
Sale!!
One of my favorite places to buy Ava's clothes--mainly dresses-- is having a great summer sale. I just stocked up on 6 summer dresses for next year for incredible prices. If you haven't checked out www.chezami.com yet, go there now!! Cute stuff!! You can thank me later!
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