Tuesday, March 22, 2011

BAD DAYS AND BALLOONS


My sweet baby boy has been sick.  He didn't get out of bed until 11:00 this morning. He snuggled his blanket watching television with a fever and tears all day.  Justin came home and we had to run a couple errands, we knew Connor didn't feel good and felt bad making him go out.  Being the great mother I am, I bribed my little man.  The deal was we get in the car and I would buy him a balloon. 

 To the Dollar Tree we went.  Connor was b-bopping around the store happy to have a balloon in hand along with a bouncy ball he found.  Justin was in awe that everything in the store could really only be a dollar. We're at the register and Justin's card wouldn't read. The cashier tried manually typing in the number and told us the card number is invalid.  What?! I check our bank account on Justin's smart phone to make sure we have money in the bank.  In the meantime we have a line of people behind us.  There is no way we can make Connor leave the store without the balloon and ball.  I finally pull up our bank account, plenty of money but the card is still not swiping.  Justin is embarrassed and the line is getting longer.  I ask the cashier if he can please ring up the other customers.  He informs us he's not sure if he can since he's already scanned our items.  

At this point Justin's dying of embarrassment and I'm trying my hardest not to laugh.  Our only option is to find some cash, and preferably fast considering the flock of people forming.   I'm at the car reaching under the seats praying I can find a couple dollars worth of spare change.  The line is even longer at this point.  Connor is finding more stuff he wants, Justin's deciding the Dollar Tree is not so cool after all, and I'm relived I found some quarters.  

We're getting some serious glares, but Connor is happy so it's all good. We were really hesitant if the card would work after that point and guess what?  It worked fine but it is looking a little hammered so we ordered Justin and new one to spare him future embarrassment!  
We got home and Connor climbed right back on the couch and laid down but was smiling cause he could see his balloon.  

Saturday, March 19, 2011

2048

Connor hopes he will have your vote for the oval office in 2048


He's been preparing in many ways...

Volunteering with the fire dept



He's joined the FFA (Future Farmers of America)



Brushing up on his computer skills


Practicing his comedy act for Leno and Letterman


Participating in foreign affairs


He's an advocate for protecting the environment. 


Getting lots of exercise


He has a great appreciation for the arts


Working on his spatial and mathematical reason


and he's been having lots of fun doing it!











Sunday, March 13, 2011

HEARTBROKEN

I am heartbroken for the people of Japan.  I've been glued to CNN for the last three days watching this horror unfold. I can't imagine what these people are going through.





There are many people around the world still trying to deal with the devastations that have hit them.  Such as Haiti, New Orleans, Indonesia, Chili and many more.  I hope we all remember them in our thoughts and prayers.




Tuesday, March 8, 2011

MARDI GRAS

Let the good times roll because it is Fat Tuesday!


We celebrated with friends, 
of course masks and beads were a must!






My friend Hali made the yummiest beignets.  Don't they look delicious?  You can get the recipe from her blog which is on my blog list (Eye On The Lunts)


Cajun food, jazz, friends, good times!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

COUNTING DOWN

I've been dreaming of spring weather for about a month now.
We're ready for some park days, riding bikes, maybe lagoon, and Easter!
I thought I'd share these fun Easter ideas from Martha Stewart.  
Anyone up for a craft day?


Love, love, love, this basket.  It's beautiful!




The great thing is Easter is a little later this year so we have plenty of time to keep the decor up!

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