You did WHAT?

(Ivan meeting Grandma after a long day of traveling!)

When people heard that I was flying from Guam to Washington, the first words out of people's mouths were, " are you insane?!". But I knew that although it would be hard, I could get through it. I have had trips where I was over prepared, and trips that I was under prepared...a trip through the O'Hare airport with a child who had a poopy diaper and I had no extra's comes to mind. Bless the nice lady in the bathroom who gave me one of her child's!

Anyway, this was my list for Mason (who is not yet 1):
lots of diapers
wipes
baby food/utensils/bottles
diaper rash cream
bibs (throw away kind)
diaper sacks
3 extra outfits (he ended up getting changed in every airport we were in)
burp cloths
blanket
toys
tylenol

My other kids had backpacks full of:
favorite snacks
gum
coloring books and new crayons/markers
empty notebook
stickers
magazines
etch a sketch
magna doodle
travel pillow
a chapter book
DS/games
sippy cup (for my 5 year old who has a tendancy to spill!)

I also brought something that saved me...a surge protector! At every airport I was able to charge up all of the video games and my lap top.

The kids did an amazing job on the plane. I am glad I don't have to do it again though!

Product Review-Got 2 B

*I was provided a sample through Got 2 B hair products. I am not being compensated for my review. All thoughts are my opinion*

I was recently contacted by Bzzz Agent, if I would be interested in trying out a sample for Got 2 b Smooth Operator hair products. As I have ALWAYS had insane fly aways, I thought it would be fun to try!

Like I said, I have always had fly aways. If I don't dry and flat iron my hair right away...well it is not a pretty sight!

When I recieved the samples in the mail, I was anxious to use it. Upon openng it, the smell was fabulous! I really liked the fruity scent.

As for the product itself? Well, this is not the first time I have tried a smoothing product. I have to say, that in the actual using of the product,I didn't notice a difference between Got 2 B and any other smoothing products. I wish I could say I did but I really didn't.

Did it work well?Yes it did.

Would I buy it again? Sure, for a good price and with a coupon.

Did I notice a difference between it and other products claiming the same thing? Nope

The generous people at Got 2 B did send me samples and free coupons to share. So if you are interested in some samples, high value coupons and one free item coupon, leave a comment! That is all you have to do! For an extra entry (please leave a seperate comment) you can follow me on this blog. If you want another entry, follow me on Facebook! (Please leave a seperate comment for that also!)
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I'M BACK (:

April 7th was the last time I posted? Wow, I really hadn't meant to neglect this blog for so long. However, life has been crazy! Just a quick run down...

school/school activities
Girl Scouts
Cub Scouts
birthdays
farewell dinners & parties
church obligations
physical therapy appts
packing out a house
...and flying with 5 kids (by myself!) from Guam to Hawaii, Hawaii to L.A. and L.A. to Portland, OR.

It has been a busy time. Right now we are at another time/place of transition. I am staying at my Mom's until the 10th of June. Then my whole family, will be traveling to California to set up our new home.

But I have so many things, ideas, recipes etc. that I want to share.

Lots and lots of things to come!

I hope you haven't forgotten about me! (:

Life

Here are the facts:

I am currently living on the island of Guam. My husband is Navy, and we have recieved our orders to CA. We are excited.

My kids counted today and we have 37 days until we move. Yikes.

My 5 year old son, when he was 3 years old, was diagnosed with mild autism. He has made huge strides. We still have many things that we deal with. Right now, with all the craziness going on, he is struggling. He is unable to focus on tasks. He has reverted back to doing things that he hasn't.

My baby, who will be 9 mo. old on Saturday, has been diagnosed with developmental delays. He is unable to sit up on his own. On Monday he will be starting physical therapy. He will be going 2 times a week until we move from the island.

I am also very active in our church. Right now, I am the first counselor in our Primary presidencey and the Achievement Days leader.

Saying that we are busy is the understatement of the year.

I love this blog. I have so many ideas and things that I want to do.

However, I am a homemaker.I have a divine calling. I have old fashioned values. I am at home because I want to put my husband and kids first. Right now, my family needs me.

So I will not be blogging until things start calming down. I may post here and there but I make no promises. I am putting my family first right now.

I look forward to the time when I am caught up again!

Happy Homemaker Monday

Trying to get updated on all of my posting! Here we go...

Weather in my neck of the woods: hot! Sunny and blue skies

One of my simple pleasures: sweet I love you's whispered from my kids

What is on my bedside table: "Praise for the Stay at Home Mom" by Dr. Laura, scriptures, kleenex

What is on my tv: LDS General Conference

What is on my menu for tonight: I have (big shocker) lots of ham and eggs! So we are having breakfast for dinner and eating scrambeled eggs w/ ham, hashbrowns, sliced oranges

On my to do list: that pesky never ending laundry, packing, decluttering

New recipe I tried this week: I tried a Taquito casserole from the Semi-Homemade magazine. I will be posting the recipe on this blog later!

In my craft basket: I am putting scrapbooking kits together for the group of girls I work with through church. We are teaching them about keeping their personal histories.

Looking forward to: SPRING BREAK!

Homemaking tip for this week:It is easier to pick up a little bit every day, instead of huge cleaning once a week! Clean as you go!

Favorite blog post from this week: I really haven't visited too many blogs this week!

Favorite photo from last week: at the top!

Lesson learned this week: This was actually a really hard lesson. I have had a rough past couple of weeks. I had really let things get out of hand. My home, laundry, meals etc. Well I have a son who is on the Autsim spectrum. His behavior has been very hard to deal with these past couple of weeks. And I realized that his "bad" behavior started once things got out of hand around here. I learned that as the Mother I set the tone and example in my home. My kids are going to follow my example whether good...or bad!

On my prayer list: family & friends, military overseas

Scripture, devotional or other spiritual thought: I have been reading and listening to so many that I have to many to share!

Sundays

Every Sunday, after finishing dinner, our family sits down for a family council. Although this may sound "very official" it really isn't. (:

The first thing we do is take the calender down, and look at what we are doing for the week. Who has what and when. So that we all know what we are doing.

We then ask each of our children if they want to talk about anything. From chores they didn't like, or a rule that they don't think is fair etc. So far the only complaint is over video games! (:

We then read scriptures and top it off with...

a dessert. We like to refer to it as "Sunday Sweets".

This week was Easter candy! (:

I would like to start a weekly blog carnival, where readers can link up and share a favorite dessert/recipe. Unfortunatley, I am not the most uhm...tech savvy, and have no idea how to make a blog button. I also am unsure of how to do a Mr. Linky.

If anyone could help me out, or just point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it, thanks!

For now, feel free to leave a comment about what your favorite recipe/dessert to make for your family is!

My Apologies

Yikes. I feel bad that I haven't posted. I had a bad week, topped off with a week where I just couldn't get a handle on things.

This weekend I was able to get my home in order and get back to where I was.

I feel so much better now. (: