Back at Saturday again folks (this Saturday it is finally summer vacation). Seems like I blinked on Monday and somehow here we are! Another great week behind us, but now it is time for another weekend.
A few of my blogging friends started up a blog hop recently, called Ten Things of Thankful and I am again adding my ten thankful things from the week here to the linkup.
- Summer vacation finally being upon us and having pre-school and dance over and done with for the summer.
- Having had a wonderful and quiet Father’s Day with my Kevin and the girls.
- A week without any kids sick.
- Getting caught up on blogging during my kids’ nap.
- My design company, J9 Designs, taking off a bit and getting more jobs the past few weeks.
- Getting to veg out Tuesday night and watch all of Trueblood and the classic movie Animal House, too.
- My chiropractor for working on my upper back/neck that was bothering me after having Lily sleep in out bed the other night.
- My MacBook having iMovie, so I could try my hand at my first ever Vlog (look for details below) complete with some video editing, too (stay tuned).
- Being able to take walks with Kevin and the girls in the evening after dinner that the weather is indeed warmer and less rainy lately.
- No real plans on this sunny, warm Saturday. The day is pretty much pus for the asking. Did I mention no more early Saturday dance!!!
Sunday was, of course, Father’s Day. Kevin, I and the girls actually slept in. First time in so long that I slept past 8 am. Really don’t remember the last time, but it felt so good. Kevin has repeatedly asked that I don’t buy him anything, because (the gamer that he is) he wants the new Playstation 4, when it comes out next year.
Father’s Day Epic Mickey 2 Video Game Playing!!However, I couldn’t not do anything for the man that truly is there for us all year long. So, I made the girls and him chocolate chip pancakes, while they played Epic Mickey 2 on PS3. I also got him cards, his favorite pastry (the Napoleon) and a grilling Wok that we had been interested to try on our barbecue. The rest of the day was quite relaxing with visiting with my family first and then heading over to Kevin’s for a joint 2 year old party for our niece and Father’s Day celebration. All-in-all, I think we had a great day.
Stay tuned for my first Vlog and It is your turn now to join us this Thursday or Friday with More Than Mommies!!
All-in-all, a productive week was then had with me being able as I stated in my 10 Thankful Things to actually get caught up on blogging, getting some wonderful design work done and even getting some downtime, too in the evenings.
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 Tuesday, I shared my flashback Wednesday feature early again with a walk down memory lane from some amazing Father’s Day pictures of Kevin and the girls. Click here to find out all about this.
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massholemommy says
I'm actually working on getting caught up with my blogging today. I am almost there….just a few more posts to go.
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Janine Huldie says
Yay and hope you get caught up, too. I was lucky, because my girls napped at the beginning of the week, but by the end of it not so much. So, trust me I am just thankful for the few days that I was able to, because I truly didn't get as much accomplished on the other days!!
Considerer says
It sounds as though your Father's Day was delicious, and your summer's shaping up to go the same way. I'm glad you get more time to relax now you're not trying to keep to such demanding schedules.
VERY excited about the vlog… 😀
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Lizzi seriously for coming up with and hosting this linkup. I really do look forward to it all week long now. And I am so glad out summers are both shaping up to be so wonderful, too. And I have to admit, I am very excited to share my Vlog this week and hope that it doesn't disappoint!! 🙂
Sara says
I am so in love with my chiropractor. After just one adjustment I feel like a new woman. And I agree the worst is when my son sleeps in my bed. I always wake up with some sort of crink. Love the idea of the 10 things you are thankful for linkup and will have to join in next week.
Janine Huldie says
I know Sara, seriously my chiropractor really is the best thing I ever was able to find and do for myself. I have sciatica from the end of my second pregnancy and he has truly helped so much with this and so much more. And so hope you join in next week. Really is a great way to end blogging week 🙂
Joy@icansaymama says
Thank you so much for linking up with us again!
Yay for your no. 5. I hope your business will gain more speed in the near future!
We still have four more weeks to go until the summer holidays start.
Your Father's Day celebration sounds awesome! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Totally my pleasure Joy and seriously thank you for co-hosting. I mean it when I say, I love ending my week on such a positive note!! 🙂 🙂
Rosey says
Hurrah for no one being sick, and I love that school is out too! I'm glad you gave hubby a nice Father's Day. It's fun to celebrate the dads. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I will second the hurrah for no one getting sick this week and here is to next week being a repeat of that!! Thanks Rosey and Happy Weekend now!! 🙂
clarkscottroger says
getting caught up??! tell me more. It is a dream that I have set aside, in the box with 'becoming an astronaut', 'playing to a sold-out house at Madison Square Garden' and 'being recognized walking down the street'.
very good to hear, and a very identifiable-with list. can't get enough of the non-freezing weather… and the still-light-out-after-dinner
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Janine Huldie says
Lol, trust me I am caught for the moment and probably something else will plague me later!! But seriously, it was light last night until almost 8:30 at night. I so love that and will take that any day of the week!! Thank you for co-hosting again, too!! 🙂
NuggetOnABudget says
Thank you for posting about your top 10 things you're thankful for…I desperately need a quick post to write for the MBH today and I think I'll use that. If you don't mind of course! I had a few other WAY better posts, but just not the time to write them since I just got back from my parents yesterday. I'm happy that you don't have anything really planned for today and you can just relax! We have my nephew's birthday party to go to…at least they have a pool so Sofia can swim. AND I'm so excited to see your vlog this coming week!
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Janine Huldie says
Happy to have use this. Seriously, linkup with the gang for this. They would love new members and it would be great for MBH to linkup with new bloggers, too. So, win-win for all 🙂 And I am truly so happy that it is going to be what a Saturday should be for once (relaxing). Enjoy your nephew's birthday and will totally be on the lookout for your list now, too!! 🙂 xoxo!!
The Dose of Reality says
I am SO SO SO happy that True Blood is back! YIPPEE!!
And a week without sick kids–absolutely something to celebrate!! Yay!!
Loved the Father's Day picture. Aw!! –Lisa
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Billybuc says
You have learned well, Janine. It's interesting watching this blog take shape. You are an advertising machine and I hope you are finding success in this venture.
Have a wonderful Saturday, as will we.
bill
Janine Huldie says
Seriously, cannot thank you enough Bill and just trying my best here. I do love working with many of these companies, because these are products that I have or would buy myself. So, I love sharing them here!! Hope you and Bev are enjoying this beautiful Saturday now, too!! 🙂
pictimilitude says
A busy week, indeed. 🙂 Like Bill said, I hope you are finding great successes in your ventures. 🙂 You’re a go-getter.
Cheers!
Janine Huldie says
Thank you so very much Cyndi and sounds like your life, too will be getting quite busy and hectic, but definitely all for good and wonderful reasons!! Again wish you much success and luck my friend!! 🙂
Kelly says
Oh ha! I see I missed Frdiays blog! Thanks…I want to see who it is YOU would love to have dinner with!
Loved your Fathers Day plans – we had a nice quiet one here too…very fun!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kelly and so appreciate you stopping back on Friday's post, too!! Happy Weekend to you!! 🙂
katbiggie says
I CAN'T WAIT to see your vlog and hear your voice!!!!!! I am getting really excited about this vlog link up. Just wish I had been the one smart enough to think about it! 😉 Oh well! Great wrap up. How did you find time to watch TV and do all of this stuff???
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Janine Huldie says
Oh I am getting excited to share it Alexa and really wasn't even one to want to do this, but now I can't wait for the end of the week for this. And as for finding time, my girls actually napped at the beginning of the week and I turned everything else off and just wrote. It was a great feeling and not sure if it will happen again, because it truly is like Haley's Comet!! But in all seriousness, I am trying so hard now to do the minimal on the weekend and then work during nap time if possible. I am truly a work in progress though and just trying my best now!! 🙂
Mrs. Always Random says
Loved your list…especially the one about getting caught up on blogging during the kiddos naps! I sometimes miss those days of naps! Have a glorious day!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh totally my pleasure and I loved the naps that I got at the beginning of the week, but unfortunately we have had any at the end of the week and here is to hoping that they will return real soon now!! 🙂
christine says
Yay summer breaks!! We used to take after-dinner walks all the time when the kids were small. Love them. Sounds like you are taking advantage of all opportunities to have fun with the girls. And taking advantage of times when they nap, too!
It sounds like I need to find myself a good chiropractor.
Thanks for linking up each week. I so enjoy reading about the happy things in people's lives each week.
My recent post 10 Things of Thankful, Week 3
Janine Huldie says
Thank you again for co-hosting and I too love reading about what others ahve going on that make them happy from one week to the next. So this hop really is a lot of fun to join, share and read, too!! 🙂
christyb says
Awe, it sounds like it was a nice Father's Day for all (you being able to sleep-in rocks!). I think this past week just flew by – truly can't believe it's the weekend again!!
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Janine Huldie says
I know the week really did fly by and hope it was as good for you as it was here for us. Thanks Christy!! 🙂
Karen says
still love that pic of your hubby and girls! OMG…I can;t wait to check out all those vlogs…I am still trying to figure out how to get my laptop video to not be so grainy…grrrrrr.
Can I tell you while I don't listen to much music, I LOVE to dance like a freak to Apple Bottom Jeans…*giggle snort* I am crazy.
Janine Huldie says
Lol, you made me giggle this morning, but trust me mine is giggle worthy, too!! And my video is a bit dark, because the kids were napping and I was in my bedroom. I didn't even think to turn the light on, because it was light and very bright out, but still came a bit darker. But I liked it for the most part and didn't want to do it over!! But like you can't wait to see some of the other Vlogs, too 🙂
findingninee says
Great thankful list, Janine. Yay to no sick kids all week! And I'm jealous of your evening walks – it's rainy here today and it looks like it may be all week long (plus school is out for us as well so finding things to do in the rain is always a challenge!). happy weekend!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh that is awful with the rain and we had so much rain for about a month off and on straight here in May and into the first two weeks of June. So, I know just how miserable that is first had. And the best I can come up with is downloading some fun apps or watching some cute Pixer/Disney Movies (make it a movie day), but then again you can only do that for so long. Thanks as always Kristi and hoping the rain clears very soon for you!!!
Dyanne@IWantBacksies says
I always feel like a bad mom when I say this, but I CANNOT sleep with a kid in my bed, so I rarely let one of them in. My husband is the opposite, so when one of ours wanted to get in bed with us, they got in on his side and he cuddled them (while they pushed me to the very edge of the mattress where I STILL got not sleep). Glad the chiropractor got you fixed up.
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Janine Huldie says
I never had this issue until having my second and having lower back problems. I must say it makes me feel terrible not to be able to totally share a bed with them, but my younger definitely doesn't sleep in our bed without moving around a ton. Our older little girl is easier to sleep with, because she stays in one spot and rarely moves. But still not always comfortable. Thanks for sharing and letting me know it isn't just me!! 🙂
ruthhill74 says
Glad things are going well for you! I was glad to see I was already following you, so it was nice to 'check in."
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thank you Ruth and nice to see you here again, too!! 🙂 🙂
Ruchira says
A good rewind of the whole week, and I liked your thankful things.
enjoy time with your girls.
My kid started his summer holidays a week back so the bonding has begun 😉
Ruchira says
oh…I voted for ya 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Oh, thank you as always Ruchira!!! 🙂 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Oh you, too enjoy your summer vacation with your kids. It really is great bonding time and have been with Kevin and the girls all weekend having fun and stuff, too!! 🙂 🙂
Justin Knight says
Hi Janine! Awesome post! Sounds like an awesome Father's Day/Start of summer to me!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Justin and hoping you had a great Father's Day, too. And Happy Summer to you, also!! 🙂
Michelle Liew says
Am joining this next week! Thanks for sharing and remind us to think about the little things in life!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks as always Michelle and cannot wait now to see your Vlog!! 🙂
menopausalmother says
Sounds like you had an awesome weekend! I love chocolate chip pancakes…and now that you mentioned them, I am craving them! How did you like the movie Animal House? I loved it and the music from that era was great!
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Janine Huldie says
Truly was and even this weekend was pretty good, too. And guess what I made those pancakes again this past Sunday, too after my girls requested them again. But I ran out of Bisquick and will so need to be buying more soon. As for Animal House, it really is one of my favorites and still love the actual movie. And you are right the music is awesome, too!! 🙂
lighthisfire says
Awesome! Thank you for the list Janine. Have a good weekend.
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Janine Huldie says
My pleasure and thanks for stopping by, too!! 🙂