Ok, for those that know me and have heard me whine all damn winter long here, I am just going to say for all to hear that yes I am so thankful and happy that the unofficial kickoff to summer did happen last weekend and now going to share all my thankful things with you here now for that and so much more!!!
And it just so happens to be the 50th week of the TToT. So excited for that, as well.
Now indeed on to my Thankful Things Summer Style!
1. For time off. Come on need, I say more. I took last weekend off from blogging and the TToT to celebrate!
2.. Pre-school graduation and the big show (combined event) for Emma was a huge success. Even though, she is shy, she spoke her line (was dressed as one of the bunnies for the show) and even got her diploma, too.
Emma and Her Pre-School Teacher at Graduation/Pre-School Show
3. How do you celebrate pre-school graduation? By being able take out and pay for Emma’s special day with my own money from blogging and designing to have lunch (chicken nuggets) and ice cream sodas, too!
Ice Cream Floats for All!
4. Kindergarten orientation was the next day for Emma at our local elementary school. Where Emma got to make her own paper sunflower with the kindergarten teacher and other entering kindergarten students, while we got the lowdown on all things Kindergarten in the parent meeting with the principal, nurse and PTA president, too.
Kindergarten Sunflower Activity
5. Clean cars – Kevin Washed my car and finally got all the sand out from the pre-school playground! And while cleaning the cars, Emma decided to take her kid Jeep for a spin in the nice warm weather!
Barbie Jeep Fun!
6. Unofficial kickoff to summer with Memorial Day weekend. I know I said it earlier, but still this one needs to be mentioned twice! The girls found many ways to have fun including hanging out in the back of Kevin’s jeep after he washed it.
Having Fun in Dad’s Car
7. Breaking the record for how much I made before expenses from blogging and designing. Seriously, never thought when I started that I could say I am making enough money to pull my own weight, but so excited that I am finally seeing my hard work all paying off. Not bragging, but just so very proud of myself.
8. Even in the rain on the holiday weekend, we could have fun! To check out the actual post on this from earlier in the week, click here!
9. More playground fun in the warm summer weather now, too.
More Playground Fun
10. Getting to plant Emma’s sunflower seeds project for Kindergarten. Now, we just have to water her plant and wait for it to grow. The tale goes that once we see a full sunflower grown, it will indeed be time for Kindergarten to begin.
Planting Sunflower Seeds for Kindergarten
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massholemommy says
Your girls adorable! I am so glad that the preschool graduation went well and that you guys got to spend a nice long weekend together last weekend.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Robin and really was a great day and week, too 🙂
strengthandsunshine says
How sweet! The innocent days of preschool and kindergarten! i remember always planting little seeds in school and placing them on the windowsill to grow! most of them never latest, but one did and we actually still have it! A big green and white spider plant!
O and the joys of summer, really I can not wait. It is so so close!
Janine Huldie says
It really is so close and love that memory you shared here with me today, too! Have a great weekend now 🙂
Joy from Yesterfood says
Congratulations to Emma! I want to take a ride in a pink jeep, too! 😀
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Joy and I will say that truly wished I could have had a pink Jeep when I was her age, too 🙂
irkedmommy says
So exciting about Preschool graduation and Kindergarten! That is so awesome that you are doing so well with your blogging and designing! You should be proud! Damn proud!
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Janine Huldie says
Echo, I truly am so proud of myself (and not in an obvious, conceited way). I seriously never imagined I could make this much of a go of both and still can't believe somedays how far I have come. I sometimes wonder if I am dreaming and will wake up from it 🙂
Michelle Liew says
J9, I've seen how you've grown from writing on HP to the website designer you are today. And you've achieved a lot! Here's to more for us all!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you so much Michelle for your friendship and always being so supportive. And here is definitely so much more for us to come 🙂
Elizabeth says
Love the sunflower activity! Kindergarten is such a huge step, Mama!! I appreciate the milkshake afternoon celebration. I had forgotten about the joy of milkshakes until I had young kids! Glad you had a fun week!
Janine Huldie says
Elizabeth, I still can't believe the huge step, Emma is taking now and very proud of my girl. And milkshakes, so true that I had forgotten the simple pleasure in them!! 🙂
dianeroark says
Janine,
Congratulations to Emma for graduating! I truly enjoy your reviews. The picture with the Barbie Jeep brought back so many good memories. I oldest daughter, now 22, had one just like that one. Maybe an older version. She loved it and rode it everywhere. When my twin boys were born 5 years later they loved it and rode it everywhere. We still tease my teenage boys about how much they loved that Barbie Jeep. We truly got a lot of miles from that Jeep.
Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Diane and I love that you have such awesome Jeep memories with your daughter and sons, too. I truly smiling hearing them here this morning. So thank you again for your kindness and for sharing with me today!! Happy Weekend again 🙂
Billybuc says
This is my favorite blog of the week because of the pics of your girls. They are beauties, and it is fun watching them grow up. Thanks for sharing your family with us, and have a glorious weekend, Janine. Sunny and beautiful here in Olympia.
Janine Huldie says
Bill, I love sharing the girls here as much as I can and hang on for Monday for Lily the now. But definitely enjoy your weekend. We too have beautiful sunshine and mid seventies today also 🙂
Growing Up Madison says
There is so much to be thankful for and yes great weather is one of them! Emma looks so adorable as a bunny but then again she'll look adorable no matter what. I'm glad that things are looking up for you and I'm so happy right along with you. Here's for a great weekend!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you so much and seriously can’t say enough how much I am glad we are friends. Have a great weekend, too 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
Emma looks so sweet in her graduation photo.
And we're totally twins because I had kindergarten orientation too. I was nervous but Scarlet did ok. A few tears right before she went in, but she rallied. So did I. Des too because in the middle of it, he blurted out, "I love you, Mama" and some other nervous parents and the principal laughed.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank so much Tamara and I am so glad we made it through orientation Ok, but now we will have to rally for the first day. And how cute Des. I totally would have had my heart melted by that. Lily was not a happy camper that I had to leaver her at pre-school and totally thought she was missing out on something. I love that we are twins with this, making money and so much more. Hugs to you and enjoy the weekend 🙂
lrconsiderer says
Wow – the sunflower idea for waiting for Kindergarten is awesome. I love seeing the happy pics of Lily and Emma. Their smiles always make me feel a bit happier. I'm glad you're pulling your weight financially from blogging, Janine – so many people don't manage that. You're DOING it, and that's amazing. Definitely worthy of a place on the list.
Janine Huldie says
Aww, Lizzi seriously huge hugs not only for hosting the hop, but for always being so kind to me. I can’t say that enough to you and always so glad to share with you on the weekend 🙂
Lisa @ Meaning of Me says
Pre-school graduation is so exciting – and so is starting Kindergarten! Kidzilla and I wish you all well on that front – we are about to celebrate the END of Kindergarten here. Can't believe how fast this year has gone and how much our girl has grown. I love the sunflower thing they did – how clever! And Emma is the cutest bunny ever!
I have often wondered how in the world I would find a way to make my blog make money for me…just have absolutely no clue. Congratulations to you on your success!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you to you and Kidzilla! And I still can’t believe how much both my girls have grown this last year too. And if you have any thoughts to monetize your blog would totally give you some tips 🙂
bethteliho says
Aw, sweet photos! My youngest is just finishing his K year, so those days are fresh in my mind. We were so worried about him because of his anxiety and intense shyness, but he BLOOMED!!
Janine Huldie says
Beth, Emma is very shy too, but amazingly she is such friendly child with other kids, so I have some hope on that and thank you for also sharing about your son blooming, does make me feel that much better hearing that!! 🙂
Sandy_Ramsey says
As always, the pics of the girls make me smile! Congrats to Miss Emma for on her graduation. She's going to be a big girl now. I love the idea of the sunflowers. I just planted some myself so I'll be looking forward to seeing how yours do. Squirrels will probably dig mine up! I am so happy to hear you are finally starting to make some $$! That is not a small thing. I see how hard you work and you have earned every single penny. I think it's wonderful! Enjoy your beautiful weather 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Sandy and I hope to be able to share a beautifully planted sunflower, when all is said and done but I have a bit of a black thumb with plants, so a little nervous to be honest. Fingers crossed though and here is to nice weather for all of us now 🙂
zoe says
I still remember going to that first day of kindergarten,,, so weird to think it made that much of an impression. To this day the smell of crayons takes me back there! So glad the graduation was so special and congrats on having a successful money maker blog! NOT easy!
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Zoe and I still remember my Kindergarten teacher and how she wore they pink petal pusher pants the first day of school. Seriously, the things we remember 🙂
Kristi says
I'm waxing nostalgic for summers when my kiddos were little. Beautiful post; enjoy the summer with your girls!
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Kristi and hoping that this summer doesn't go too fast now and can enjoy as much of it as I can now 🙂
day-with-kt.com says
Hooray for earning money from blogging and blog design – so awesome!!!
And, cute pictures of the girls – so exciting that kindergarten is just around the corner!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Kim and we are truly so excited for Kindergarten now 🙂
christine says
Congratulations for all of your blogging business success. It's not an easy way to make money, but you're doing it!
I'm pretty sure I don't have to tell you to enjoy every moment of the warm weather that you can. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Thank Christine and trust me you didn’t have to tell me twice about enjoying this weather now! 🙂
lisacng says
Yay for great graduation celebrations and kindergarten orientation!! And very cool that you're making money off blogging and design services. Very rewarding!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Lisa and it truly is so very rewarding 🙂
Sarah says
What a fun activity to anticipate Kindergarten. Love it! Congrats on all your blogging success. Good for you!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Sarah!! 🙂
clark says
I beginning to believe that there will be a Summer! (that was one very difficult winter), glad to see that you and the family have made it out the other side.
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Janine Huldie says
Clark, I think there totally will be a summer and just looked at the upcoming weather for the next two weeks and there is not a day under 70 degrees finally. Yay we definitely did make it to the other side 🙂
gigigirl says
So proud of you and your success in creating your online business. I know how hard you've worked at it…..you deserve all the benefits now and in the future. And proud of Emma as she moves forward to kindergarten. Have a great weekend. Lots of love…..xxxxoooo
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Aunt Gloria and cannot tell you enough how much it has and still means to me that you support and believe it what I am doing. And Emma thanks you too. Jut cannot believe our baby will be 5 in a few short weeks and in Kindergarten. Where did the time go?? Have a wonderful rest of the weekend now!! 🙂 Love you xoxo!!
Rea says
First of all, I love that pink jeep!! Wanna have a blue one for my son. Hehe, congratulations to Emma for another milestone and to you too Janine. Also, I'm sure all your hard work paid off too because now you're reaping the fruits of your success. Totally happy for you! Enjoy the summer! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Rea and I really appreciate all your kind words and support, too 🙂
Rosey says
I don't get jealous easily, but Janine, he washed your car?!?!?!?!??!?! Color me GREEN!!! 🙂
Those pictures are a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e and so are your baby girls. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks and Rosey, you know what it took to get him to wash my car! Seriously, was a late Mother's Day gift and think if I see it again anytime soon, I may faint or we may get another hurricane!! Lol 🙂
babygatesdown says
Yay summer; and parks; and being successful at blogging. So exciting that your daughter is moving on to kindergarten – big events! And I smiled when I saw one of them sporting the sisters shirt from Frozen you showed a few weeks earlier 🙂 Love the photo of the two of them in the little kiddy car!
Janine Huldie says
Lousie, I love that you noticed that shirt. Trust me, they each wear that one a few times a week now!! 🙂
Kate says
Winter deserves to be whined about! Yay for summer days. Loved my own Barbie jeep so can imagine the girls are the same!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, totally agree about winter and I knew you who totally get this. And the Jeep, what little girl wouldn't love owning one 🙂
Nellie says
Congratulations to the beautiful Miss Emma!! I am so happy for her and she looks so adorable 🙂 Yay for all of the amazing stuff in this post! I hope you had a fabulous weekend.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you again Nellie and was a great weekend. Barbecuing now. Hope you had a wonderful weekend, too 🙂
Cyndy Bush says
Congrats to Emma for saying her line and for graduating! What a fun and exciting time. And congrats to you for earning some money blogging and designing, that is definitely something to be proud of!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Cyndy and truly a fun and very exciting time for both Emma and myself, too 🙂
Tricia says
Such a lovely list. Woohoo summer! Congrats on the blogging success! Tumble Leaf is great, isn't it? 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Tricia and I know Tumble Leaf really is such a great show 🙂
Kristi Campbell says
I'm SO happy summer is here. Like unbelievably happy. And you SHOULD be super proud of yourself for doing well making money blogging and designing – that's not an easy thing and you've worked hard. AWWW to preschool graduation (ours is in a couple of weeks). Love the Jeep photo – they look so adorable!
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Janine Huldie says
Kristi, you and me both. And thank you so much for saying that, because I seriously never stop, but do love doing what I do now (a huge plus to me). Can't wait to now here about Tucker's graduation, too 🙂
dyannedillon says
Emma's one of the cutest bunnies I've ever seen! And I love the sunflower seed idea from her kindergarten orientation! What a great idea!
Woo hoo for you that your blogging and designing is paying off! That is definitely something to be proud of! My husband's always asking me why I can't make money off of my blogging, since I seem to spend so much time working on it.
Obviously, you and your girls are on your way to having a wonderful summer!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Dyanne. By the way, my husband asked me the same in the beginning and now he can't say a word, but gave me a nice compliment with saying he was in shock about how much can be made from blogging monthly now. Hope you too have a wonderful summer now 🙂
cgacad says
yay on your blog success. you will continue to break records. you deserve it! also, i want that barbie jeep for myself 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Catherine and I would totally lend you the Barbie Jeep, but you may have a bit of a fight on your hands with my girls! 🙂
pfchico says
That is great that you have been able to achieve so much success with your blog. Kudos to you. I just love your girls. I don't know them, but just from following you I feel as if I do. They are so sweet. I love that jeep by the way. FUN!
Janine Huldie says
Aww thank you and honestly feel like I know Mai, too 😉