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I Am A Soccer Mom Weekend Wrap-Up

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Back at Saturday again folks and this Saturday, the girls are starting their very, first Saturday of Soccer.  Also, Emma is having her 4th birthday party at the local gymnastics party with her school friends.  Yet, it seems like I blinked earlier in the week and somehow here we are again back at the weekend!  Another great week behind us, but now it is time for another weekend.  

Once again, I am adding my ten thankful things from the week here to the Ten Things of Thankful.

Ten Things of Thankful

  1. Having a 5 day weekend, starting with the 4th of July through this past Monday with Kevin being off from work to enjoy the holiday weekend with the girls and I.
  2. Getting to go out to dinner and dessert, too with Kevin, while his parents watched the girls so we could have a bit of alone time to celebrate our 7th Wedding Anniversary.

    Celebrate Our Anniversary With Yummy Ice Cream!!

  3. Seeing Monsters University on Saturday with Kevin, the girls, our niece and nephew, Kevin’s sister and our good friend, too.  

    Seeing Monster's University in the Theatre!!
    Seeing Monster’s University in the Theatre!!
  4. Lots more pool time too, especially since it has been 90 plus degrees for over a week now (no complaints here, because we all know how much I love this time of year and the hot weather).
  5. Wonderful barbecue time with Kevin, the girls and our family including hamburgers, hots dogs, grilled chicken panini’s and more during this long weekend.
  6. That my car ended up not needing to be fixed at the mechanic’s when we thought for sure there was indeed something amiss on the weekend, when it was acting a bit strange (seems it was just a batch of bad gas that caused the problem).
  7. For wonderful bloggy friends who left me such lovely messages on our anniversary, as well as on my Letting Go post.  Truly meant the world to me and put smiles on my face.

    Letting Go!!!
    Letting Go!!!
  8. Having a reliable and reasonable plumber that came right away when our sink was backing up, fixed it and didn’t charge us an exuberant amount.
  9. Believe it or not, I am excited and happy the girls are trying soccer out for the summer time, because they have been talking about it for months, but couldn’t join as it would have conflicted with dance.
  10. For another long weekend, with Kevin having another Monday off for vacation and getting to take the time off to enjoy it with him!! Hopefully with More Fun Pool-Times!!

    11.  Adding a number eleven this week, because I can.  And that is that I am so happy that I have the skills and no how to update and redesign my own blog (Had a bit of fun on Thursday afternoon, in case you wondering about the new look!!!

    Loving My New Blog Design!!
    Loving My New Blog Design!!

And 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!!

Time to Confess!!
Time to Confess!!

On Monday, like I said I took some much needed time off to celebrate our anniversary, as well as share some photo collage from over the years, for more click here.

On Tuesday, I linked up with Lanaya over at Raising Reagan for her new series Letting Go to discuss  why I feel it is important for me to take off Mondays, while Kevin has vacation on Mondays for the summer. Click here to find out all about this.

On Wednesday, I shared more in the  weekly series Five Among Friends by answering the five questions given to me by Jay of Crafty Spices. Click here to find out all about this.  Also, I introduced all my readers to Rue La La with its 48 hour Pandora Boutique, click here for more on that.

On Thursday, I took the plunge and aired my second Vlog for the More Than Mommies TMI Linkup and even helped to co-host it, click here for more.

On Friday, FTSF returned with the topic, “If I could go back and do something over it would be….”  To read more or linkup with us, click here.

And now that another weekend is indeed upon us, I hope you too have a wonderful, fun weekend.

Also for the upcoming week, with more Flashback Wednesday and Finish the Sentence Friday action (click here for more information on next week’s topic), as well as Emma’s 4th Birthday.  

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  2. Karen says

    Dino didn't like MOnsters INC…strange, right? He did LOVE Dispicable Me. Isn't it lovely to get heartwarming messages from bloggers…makes you feel like they are right there. Always so many great giveaways babe…love it.
    My recent post DINO ART

    • Janine Huldie says

      The girls loved it, but I did think the first was a bit better. We are going to take them to see Despicable Me next week, because with Emma's party just don't think we'd have as much time to do that this weekend. And my pleasure with the giveaways. Have a great weekend!! 🙂

  3. Considerer says

    I head that Monsters U isn't as good as the first.

    So glad that the plumber wasn't too expensive, and your car was ok – it's such a worry when these things suddenly all seem to go wrong at once. But as Dory said – just keep swimming, swimming, swimming

    (wait, you did! That pool! Wow 🙂 )

    Thanks for linking up with us again this week – don't forget to add your link into the thingummy over at mine 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lizzi, you would be right about that. Don't get me wrong, it was a cute movie, but I personally liked the first just a bit more (especially since the little girl Boo isn't in this one). Love how you brought swimming in with Dori from Nemo!! And heading over now to linkup!! Thank you again for hosting!! 🙂

      • @LRConsiderer says

        NO BOO! Well I suppose there wouldn't be, but she's AMAZING! That's kind of a shame. So glad you linked up – it's lovely to have you with us each week 🙂

      • Janine Huldie says

        I kno wI missed her, because she was such a cutie pie and an integral part of the first movie. Was hoping for at least a cameo at the end. And totally my pleasure to linkup and seriously so happy you host this hop!! 🙂

  4. Rosey says

    All this pink is making me happy, I love pink!!

    You're lucky you have those mad skills. I can't even get my analytics code in right and it's making me mildly grouchy. 😀

    Glad you had a great anniversary alone w/hubby and fun family time. Long weekends are niiiiice!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Rosey, I love pink so much too and always have. My girls seem to be following in my footsteps on this one. Lily just told me too days ago that pink is "a good color, not a bad one!" And thank you for saying that about my coding/design abilities. I love it and so happy to get to put them to good use!! Have a wonderful weekend!! 🙂

  5. Joy@icansaymama says

    Hi Janine,

    Always such a pleasure to read your lists!

    So cool that the girls are starting to play soccer! I hope they like it!

    Pool and barbecue time are what I love, too! We have an inflatable pool that needs to be built up or otherwise the summer will be over until we do it! Meh!

    Glad that your car turned out to be okay, having to fix it can become really expensive!

    Thank you for linking up with us again! Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
    My recent post Ten Things of Thankful: week 27-28/2013

    • Janine Huldie says

      Joy, I love linking up and thank you and the others for doing this linkup, because it always makes me so happy to share the week's most thankful moments in one concise place!! Hoping you too are having a great weekend now!! 🙂

  6. clark says

    Hi Janine

    I was about to leave a Comment about the things I liked (on your list) and I noticed something very cool… a rogerian expression! Not being coy, but the explanation would go into multi-pages, but it is a good thing! (One of the most creative things rogers do…)
    (this being a 2 day affair, I will be back a little later in the afternoon…)
    My recent post ‘Welcome to the Weekend, binyons, it’s time for’, the Wakefield Doctrine: Ten Things of Thankful (vol. #6)

  7. Billybuc says

    And now it begins…..soccer until they leave high school….weekdays, weekends, running to soccer camps and practices and matches….an endless parade of dirty soccer clothes and bruises and scraped knees. Best of luck, Janine. You are in for one heck of a ride. 🙂

    Have a great weekend!

  8. Dyanne@IWantBacksies says

    Loving the pool time this summer, too! We don't have our own pool, but we belong to a private pool and love it. Never terribly crowded. And they have grills, so we can take food with us and cook there (which can be a pain but is SO WORTH IT in the end).

    Soccer is a great sport for kids. They can have as little contact (like my son) or as much contact (like my daughter) as they feel comfortable, and they're still getting exercise outdoors.

    My recent post I Love To Laugh – Ha Ha Ha Ha – Loud And Long And Clear

    • Janine Huldie says

      Dyanne, the pool has been a god send so far and just so happy that my in-laws have. We really have been in it a ton so far and it is only July!! And so far my girls had fun and will be returning next week for more soccer!! 🙂

  9. NuggetOnABudget says

    Loved reading your 10 Things of Thankful this week! I bet the girls loved Monsters University…believe it or not every time a commercial comes on for that Sofia lights up and I think we'll have to rent it for her to watch when it comes out. Next year maybe she'll be able to sit through a movie in the theater! I'm glad that you had a good week despite your car acting up. And I'm truly excited to hear how the girls like soccer! I played soccer my whole life and in college and I hope Sofia tries it out, too. Have a fab weekend Janine! xoxo
    My recent post july group giveaway at dawn's disaster!

    • Janine Huldie says

      I think Sophia would totally love Monsters University and would totally get it for her when it comes out on DVD. I know we will be buying the DVD for the girls when it comes out. We promised to take the m next weekend to finally see Despicable Me 2, so they are excited now for that. Emma had a blast at soccer and even got to score a goal. Lily also had fun, but she was a bit more hesitant. Hoping you have been having a great weekend, too and excited again that we still have two more days with Kevin home! 🙂 xoxo!!

      • NuggetOnABudget says

        I myself actually want to see Despicable Me 2 lol! The first movie was too cute. And I bet it was fun just to watch the girls play soccer…and Emma must have been proud of her goal 🙂 Enjoy your long weekend with Kevin and the girls!

      • Janine Huldie says

        Oh thanks again Kera and must tell you I too want to see the second movie myself also. We went to see the first (just Kevin and I) when I was pregnant with Lily (Emma was still too little to go herself), while Emma was napping and Grandma stayed back to keep an ear out for her. So, I too actually do want to see this one. And she was so very proud. Loved seeing her little face light up!! Hoping you too are having a wonderful Sunday today!! 🙂

  10. Stephanie says

    Love the new design, those are adorable pictures of your girls! I'm glad you got a bunch of family time in these past few days, and a belated "Happy Anniversary" to you and Kevin. Almost hoping for a rainy Sunday soon, so I can take the girls to watch "Monster's U.," 😉
    My recent post Thankful For So Much

  11. Amy Perdew says

    It is always great to spend nice quality family time but also the husband wife time. It is easy to let time get away, so it is nice ya'll have someone to watch the girls. I can not wait to see the new Monster's Inc. and my kiddos of course..lol. I hope the party went well and your plans went terrific. Have a great rest of your weekend.
    My recent post Smash Art and Decor~ SMASH Frames!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh so true Amy and definitely agree with you on the husband/wife time. The party went great and know I have to go open all the toys she got, because she woke up and is raring to go, lol!! Hope you, too enjoy to rest of your weekend now!! 🙂

  13. christine says

    We saw Monsters U, too. We all enjoyed it.

    And so soccer begins! All of my kids absolutely love playing soccer, and I love watching it. Have you bought your foldable chair yet? Or your cooler on wheels? Or an umbrella? How about rain boots? Oh, and insulated blankets? Big water bottles? 🙂 Hope you all enjoy the season.

    Wishing we had a pool right about now. It has been boiling hot and humid today.

    Thanks for linking up!
    My recent post 10 Things of Thankful, Week 6, Day 2

    • Janine Huldie says

      I knew the chairs were essential, but sounds like I have a lot to learn and may be asking you questions as I go along. Thanks for the info though and seriously appreciate it, Christine!! And we are truly blessed that my in-laws put the pool in 3 years ago and can't thank them enough for that!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Totally did and hoping that you also had a wonderful weekend. I have one more day technically with Kevin being off tomorrow. I even got caught up early this morning with pre-scheduling a few posts for the week and you are right the weather definitely leveled out and supposed to be sunny, hot and humid now for the rest of the week (my kind of weather!!).

  18. Lanaya says

    I would say all and all it was a great week last week! I bet Kevin loves all the photos you are adding of him in the pool as of late. LOL

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂

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