Back at Saturday again folks and this Saturday it is almost the 4th of July. Seems like I blinked on Monday and somehow here we are! Another great week behind us, but now it is time for another weekend.
I am again adding my ten thankful things from the week here to the Ten Things of Thankful.
- It is almost the 4th of July, which means barbecues and some much needed time off for a few days.
- Having had a wonderful time with Kevin and our girls this past week, which included some sprinkler fun in the heat.
Summer Sprinkler Fun!!
- Another week without any kids sick (I think this is a record around here).
- Even though my kids seem to be giving up naps that if I put on one of their cartoon shows or movies, they will sit for the hour and let mommy get some blogging work done.
- My design company, J9 Designs, taking off a bit and getting more jobs the past few weeks (seriously I feel so blessed right now by all the wonderful support and clients I have gained, such as Karen from Dinosaur Hero Mommy).
- Sunday night getting to watch The Food Network Star, HGTV’s Design Star and Trueblood, too.
- Kevin and I actually getting alone time to enjoy #6 together.
- Kevin giving me his extra external hard-drive to backup all my important files on my MacBook that was making my computer run a bit slower lately.
- Going out to dinner with Kevin and our girls on Saturday night to Outback Steakhouse (had a $25 gift-card to use). Not only did we have a delicious dinner, but also yummy mixed drinks. Plus, we were complimented on how well behaved the girls were during dinner by absolute strangers. For my monsters, who have made going out to dinner, less then pleasurable this was a feat unto itself!!
Outback Steakhouse New Key Lime ‘Rita!!
- Again having not much on tap for this sunny, warm Saturday. The day is pretty much ours for the asking. and can’t wait to see how it unfolds now!!
Now since it is Saturday onto this week’s recap for those who are catching up or missed a moment of it and some exciting offers, as well!!
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On Monday, Jenny Adams graciously guest posted and shared all about her ventures with Origami Owl as well as offered a $25 gift-card raffle giveaway, for more on this or to enter the rafflecopter contest, click here.
On Tuesday, Missy Pitney shared in my second amazing guest post of the week all about this summer’s hottest water toys for kids. Click here to find out all about this.
On Wednesday, I posted twice. First was to share my tutorial that I shared on J9 Designs for showing summaries on blog front pages instead of full text and to read more, click here. The second was to share some great affiliate deals, steals and contests, too. To see this post, go here.
On Thursday, I did my very first Vlog to linkup with my wonderful bloggy friends, Janene and Christine over at More Than Mommies, click to view it if you haven’t or want to see it again, here.
On Friday, yet another Finish the Sentence Friday linkup went live with the sentence to finish being, “The best fourth of July I had was…”. To linkup if you haven’t or just to find out about my best 4th of July, as well as what others had to say, click here.
And now that another weekend is indeed upon us, I hope you too have a wonderful, fun weekend.
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Eddy says
So nice to be back reading your post once again Janine . I have been so busy this past week but finding a little time to catch up with my dear and precious friends today.
wonderful as always Janine as I said before my little ones are all grown up and I know I have grandkids but that is not the reason I enjoy your work. I just enjoy them for myself. brilliant and here's lots of love to you and your beautiful family. Take care and enjoy your weekend. Lots of love. Eddy.
Janine Huldie says
Thank you as always again Eddy and so happy to have you hear catching up with me. Enjoy the rest of your day and lots of love right back at you!! 🙂
Karen says
OMG…isn't it great when the kids behave and you get compliments…you're almost like what in the hell did we do and how can we do it again? LOL
Sounds like a perfect Sunday night. I still need to catch up on a few shows.
That does look like a yummy meal and drink…Dino was pretty good out at dinner last night…but he's just so loud and I think he always will be, OOOOPS.
Janine Huldie says
I know Karen, I was so shocked, but it was so nice to hear that others thought they were well behaved. And I am so hoping to have a repeat this Sunday night, because it was truly that nice and relaxing to catch up and unplug for a bit. And no worries my kids are loud, when you put them together, too lol!! 🙂
Karen says
OMG…I didn't even see the shout out with my name…YOU ROCK WOMAN…..TOTALLY ROCK!!!!
Janine Huldie says
Karen, you made my day and added the link in when I got up this morning, because you truly put a smile on my face first thing in the morning. Thank you!! 🙂 🙂
Rosey says
Hurrah for 4th of July BBQs. 🙂
Congrats on the random comment, those are always nice!
Outback is hubby's fave.
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Janine Huldie says
I know they really are Rosey and my husbby like Outback, too. But then again he loves steak, so this is no surprise!! 🙂
Billybuc says
Ahh, the life of a writer. The 4th will just be another work day for me, ten hours at the computer. Maybe we will barbecue in the evening but I don't know for sure……for sure the fireworks will keep us up late so that Friday we will be dragging from lack of sleep. All in all I'd much rather have the 4th land on a weekend. 🙂
Have a great day, Janine.
Janine Huldie says
Bill, I hear you and hope you do get to enjoy some of the day, especially the barbecue and evening time. I have Kevin off from Thursday through Monday. And then every week after he will be home on Mondays. So, I am going to try to enjoy the long weekend as much as can for how busy and how much work I have been doing all year so far. Have a great weekend now and thanks as always my friend!! 🙂
Considerer says
Congrats on J9 starting to take off – I've seen dinoheromummy's posts about it 🙂 Loving your list – seems so chilled out and the sprinkler fun looks awesome.
THAT DRINK! Was it a drink really, or a pudding?! Scrumptious. Thank you so much for joining in – I love reading your Things.
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thank you so much Lizzi and I was so very happy to help Karen with transferring her site and designing it, too!! And the sprinkler was fun and today looks like pool at my in-laws so that should be equally fine. And the drink was a frozen one and so yummy!! Thank you again for hosting!! 🙂
christine says
Oh how I love a good frozen drink! Yum.
We haven't had enough warm weather to get the sprinkler out yet. Hopefully we can this week. (Not that I'm looking for ridiculously hot like last summer!)
My husband and I watch the Next Food Network Star each Sunday, too. Great show.
It makes me happy to see small businesses take off. Here's to J9 Designs getting even bigger.
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you Christine for co-hosting and hoping that you too get some nice, warm weather to break out your sprinkler, too And hoping I can another frozen drink as good as this one soon also!! 🙂
Stephanie says
Oh, I SO wished we had nicer weather. I'm seriously sitting here in jeans and a sweater. It's somewhere in the 50s, that's not normal. We had a little heat wave with 90+ temps a week ago; Mr. Daddy got cheers and much love from the girls for buying them a pool, which is sitting on the porch un-used for about 10 days now. Come on, Germany!!
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Janine Huldie says
Stephanie, we finally the last 2 weeks got warmer , nicer weather. I sending good thoughts for warmer weather your way now for sure!! 🙂
cgacad says
Yay, it's definitely summer time! It never gets hot enough around here to do the sprinkler thing, but makes me smile seeing the pictures of your kiddies bouncing around on the grass 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Catherine and I am loving that it is finally summer!! 🙂
massholemommy says
I think a trip to the Outback is in my very near future. That drink looks AWESOME and I totally want to try one now.
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Janine Huldie says
Trust me Robin, you will not be disappointed!! 🙂 🙂
NuggetOnABudget says
Seems like you had another nice week! I love those photos of the girls playing in the sprinkler. We were just outside this afternoon with Sofia in her pool and water table…and with some new water toys, she had a blast! And it was nice to sit outside and get some sun, too. That's great that the girls can be entertained for a bit so you can get work done. I do most of my blogging while Sofia sleeps and even other times during the day, she's pretty good at playing nicely so I can catch up on things too.
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Janine Huldie says
Same here today. We were outdoors all day. And the girls were at Kevin's parents in the pool. I am so loving this weather and wish it would be like this all year long! And I am with you on getting work done while the girls nap (well, Lily does and Emma plays nicely by herself). I also get a lot done int he evening when they both sleep. I think we just have to make hay as the sun shines for stuff like this!! 🙂 xoxo!!
josie2shoes says
How well I remember the joys of playing in the sprinkler on a warm summer day… sheer refreshing magic! And yes, nothing is more blessed that a little Mom and Dad alone time, and even a family dinner out where everyone is in best form! Sounds like you had a pretty great week, wishing you another one coming up!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much Josie and must say, so far this weekend has been just as good and makes me realize just how sweet it is to have a bit of time off and away from the computer, when I can. Hoping you too are having a great weekend!! 🙂
findingninee says
The sprinkler photo is excellent – pure summer joy. And that drink~ YUM. I, too, am thankful for Trueblood (love that show!!) and for getting a few moments each week with my husband to watch it. I'm happy to read that your business is doing well too, Janine – that's so great! And Dino's site looks awesome. Here's to being thankful!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Kristi for saying that. I am just so happy Karen is loving it and that I was bale to help her. And that drink was truly delicious and would go back to Outback just for that alone!! Nice to know I am not the only one who loves Trueblood. Totally obsessed with the character of Eric, lol!! 🙂 🙂
realhousewife says
Time is flying by isn't it? Already almost the fourth? Wow. That's incredible.
Well if I make it to Monday…I'll see you…I have a feeling I'm going to end up like Goldie Hawn in Overboard drooling on myself and making spit bubbles:)) haha
Janine Huldie says
Seriously, I love that movie Kelly and I think my favorite part is when she tells the old man to go eat his checkers. I get such a laugh from it every time. Here is to hoping you don't end up like good old Goldie in Overboard and sending good thoughts your way!! 🙂
@VioletImperfect says
So glad you had a nice dinner out. We went out to lunch for our anniversary with Violet on Friday and two people stopped by our table and told us how well behaved she was. Talk about a proud Mama moment!
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Janine Huldie says
Truly a proud mama moment and that is exactly how I felt once the shock wore off!! Thank you though as always for hosting and hoping you are having a wonderful Sunday night!! 🙂
Kate says
Did you get a Bloomin Onion at Outback? Love those!! Hope you had a great Sunday 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
No Bloomin’ Onion sadly. Am watching my weight with it being the summertime and all. I made sure to count my calories as best as I could and the drink put me over the top, lol!!
pictimilitude says
Doncha love it when you get compliments on the girls' wonderful behavior!? I LOVE that as a teacher when I take kids to places and they're complimented. Forget the lesson, haha. How did they act? LOL. They looked like they had fun with the sprinkler. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Trust me I do and how!! And do so very much remember my teaching days, too and having others comment on my students behavior, how that would make me feel good also. And yes they totally had fun in the sprinkler. Hoping you are enjoying your Sunday night now, too 🙂
Dyanne@IWantBacksies says
I think playing in the sprinkler was one of my very favorite summertime activities. Such goofy fun!
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Janine Huldie says
Dyanne, I can't help but agree with you and pretty much felt the same way as a child!!
Lanaya says
Oh, I need that drink! Love the pics of the girls playing.
Happy 4th of July week mama!
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Janine Huldie says
Wish we could share a drink together!! Someday and thanks as always for co-hosting!! 🙂 xoxo!!