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My Baby Turned Four Weekend Wrap-Up & So Much More!!

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Back at Saturday again folks and this Saturday, the girls are again playing soccer this morning.  We are also hoping to get to the movies, as we promised the girls to go see Despicable Me 2.  Also, Kevin is again home on Monday, sure we will be busy and find some more fun activities to engage in.  However, 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.  The girls enjoying soccer and wanting to indeed return for a repeat engagement this weekend.  We may even sign them up for the fall if this continues.

Soccer Fun!!

2.  Emma, Lily and all her little friends enjoying her gymnastics birthday party.  The party, pizza and dessert (Princess cake and cupcakes) were a success.

Doing the High Swing!

3.  More hot, humid weather–yes I am crazy, but I love this warm weather and can’t get enough of it (except when the central air broke during it–don’t ask!!).

4.  Because of the hot, steamy weather, we are so lucky to have access still to my in-law’s pool whenever we want.

Learning to Swim!!

5.  Going out to dinner using a $50 gift certificate with Kevin and the girls Sunday night, because Monday was technically another day off for all of us.

6.  A quiet Sunday night getting to watch Food Network Star, HGTV Star and TrueBlood.  And must admit that TrueBlood is getting better and better each Sunday night now.  Totally hooked!

7.  To wonderful bloggy friends who awarded me both a Liebster Award (thanks to Chamel from Chamel’s Creations) and also the Most Inspiring Blogger Award (thanks to Elena from Cropped Stories).  I have been awarded quite a few over the weeks and will spare the masses more award inspired posts for now.

Liebster Award

8.  My bloggy friend Elena at Cropped Stories, who joined me in my first ever giveaway on J9 Designs for a $30 valued Blog Design and also a $20 Amazon Gift Card, too.

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Dog Days of Summer Giveaway!!

9.  Celebrating Emma’s 4th Birthday on Wednesday with our immediate family.  Cannot believe my first baby is four years old.  Time does truly fly!

Second Birthday Cake of the Week!! This One Was Courtesy of Carvel!!

Second Birthday Cake of the Week!! This One Was Courtesy of Carvel!!

10.  For another lengthened weekend to spend with Kevin and my girls again!!

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 enjoy another Monday Vacation Day for Kevin, but had a wonderful celebrity inspired themed party guest post, for more click here.

On Tuesday, I shared more in the  weekly series Five Among Friends by answering the five questions given to me by Mary of Secret Obsession for more click here. 

On Wednesday, I finally divulged my birth story from when I gave birth with Emma to celebrate her 4th birthday.  For more click here. 

On Thursday, I photo bombed my blog with pictures of Emma from her 4th Birthday party from the weekend at our local gymnastics school and also offered an offer from Zinc Doors, click here for more.

On Friday, FTSF returned with the topic, “In church (place of worship), I learned to…”  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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  1. massholemommy says

    That's awesome that you can use the pool whenever you want. It's been SO hot here, too. We have a membership to the town pool and thankfully we are right near the ocean, so we can cool off, too.
    My recent post Overdoing It?

    • Janine Huldie says

      I know it was brutal here this past week and our central air unit died on Thursday. So by yesterday we were melting and thank god for that swim to cool us off!! 🙂

  2. NuggetOnABudget says

    I love reading about your 10 Things of Thankful!! I need to link up to this one more often. It's just hard to fit it into my schedule sometimes as I don't like to post on Saturdays too much. I'm glad that you and the family were able to get out to dinner {love times when I don't have to cook!} and that you can use your in-laws' pool anytime you want. Plus, those pictures of Emma and Lily playing soccer are TOO CUTE! I love how big the shirts are on them 🙂 Enjoy your weekend Janine! xoxo
    My recent post sponsor spotlight: sew crafty angel.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Kera. I too the larger shirts, because I figured if they shrink a bit in the laundry at least I wouldn't have to worry about that. And I know we are so thankful for that pool, especially since it has been over 90 degrees and quite humid for days. I here you about trying to fit certain posts into my schedule. I do Saturdays, but I refuse Sunday at all anymore. And I have so many I do wan to do during the week and just can't seem to get to them all myself at this point. So, I know the feeling!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  3. Karen says

    broken central air…what???? that is horrible babe… I do miss having central air…but thank God for window ACs. I'm the freak at the pool under the umbrella or towel and not moving.
    My recent post HOW DOES THIS WORK???

  5. Billybuc says

    A busy week and a weekend spent with loved ones….life in a nutshell.

    Enjoy the time with your family, Janine! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      So true Bill and I really do love my weekends now more then ever. I work hard all week long, so when this time rolls around, I am truly so happy to get some fun time with Kevin and the girls. Hope you too are enjoying the day with Bev now!! 🙂

  6. realhousewife says

    Hi Janine! I was thinking about you in Paris and missing my blog buddies! I loved this quick catch up and looks like I missed a whole lot in just one week:)

    The pool looks awesome and how adorable the birthday pix look – I see it was a bunch of fun:).

  8. Cyndi says

    Just popping over for a second. Happy birthday to Emma and happy weekend to you! I love the idea of access to a pool whenever you want. I so can't wait til I can go camping after I'm finished with all three of my classes. 🙂
    My recent post The Elizabethan Gardens: Wonderful Wednesday 6

    • Janine Huldie says

      I have truly missed you my friend and just so glad to see you around these parts. Been thinking about you and hoping all is going well at school for you. Can't wait when you return to hear all about it now!! 🙂

  9. @LRConsiderer says

    That's a lovely list Janine – thanks for linking it up. I do appreciate that you join in and manage to fit it into your schedule. Lots of people take the weekend off, so it's not the ideal time for a hop, but it works in its own way!
    My recent post Ten Things of Thankful #7

  10. marykatbpcsc45 says

    Happy birthday to your daughter. Congratulations on your blog awards too.

  12. christine says

    If our air went out, we would have to move out until it was fixed. Our old house, even with AC, is pretty overly warm upstairs, but made bearable with fans. Without air, and no way to open windows, we'd suffocate.

    Sounds like a successful gymnastics birthday party! My youngest will be 4 in one month, and I'm just distraught over the whole thing. Fortunately, he's on the small side and still looks smaller. Well, fortunately for me. He's not exactly happy about it. 🙂
    Yay for swimming pools with unlimited access!
    Thank you for linking up and supporting our hop each and every week.
    My recent post 10 Things of Thankful, Week 7

    • Janine Huldie says

      First off totally my pleasure and seriously love your hop. So, I am so happy to join and look forward to it. That is horrible about not being able to even open windows. When Kevin and I first got married, the apartment we rented had the same issue. Our lovely landlord went away on Memorial Day weekend and left us with no air conditioning (and it was a heat wave, too). So I remember all too well escaping and going to our parents houses during the say and we braved it at night time, but it was just us. Would not be able to do that now with our kids, too. Thankfully though it is fixed and we have air now!! 🙂

  13. Cyndi says

    Janine – I swear I left a comment a couple hours ago. Please tell me you got it. :
    My recent post The Elizabethan Gardens: Wonderful Wednesday 6

  15. gigigirl says

    That was a good week, and glad I was there to celebrate Emma's BD. The girls seem to really enjoy soccer…..that's great! Have a good weekend and enjoy the extra day with Kevin. xxoo Aunt Gloria

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks Aunt Gloria and they really do love soccer (especially Emma). Again so happy you could be with us too for Emma;s BD!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  16. Sara says

    I can't imagine not having AC during this heat wave! I am like the wicked witch and feel like i am melting anytime i go outside. The pic of the girls playing soccer is sooo cute. Hope you have another fantastic weekend!
    My recent post A Midyear Goal Check In

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks Sara and I know it was quite miserable. I am just so thankful it got fixed! And hoping you too are having a great weekend now, too!! 🙂

  18. findingninee says

    Time really DOES fly and happy birthday (again) to your sweet Emma. The pool photo is refreshing and awesome (I won't ask about the AC breaking because ugh although I hope it's fixed now). And I am so addicted to True Blood. I agree that it's getting really good again!! EEEEP!
    My recent post What Richard Rumple is Thankful for

    • Janine Huldie says

      I know Kristi, True Blood was so good last weekend and dying to see how they will top it this week. And our AC did finally get fixed later Friday, but it as 100 degrees out and no AC for two days. Definitely quite gross!!

  19. Leslie says

    Aww! Your daughter is beautiful. She looks so tiny. I hope she enjoyed her birthday. I'm stopping by from the Sunday blog hop. Enjoy your weekend!
    My recent post Sunday Social

  20. Dyanne@IWantBacksies says

    When my daughter was 4 and playing soccer, we had to have a big ol' bow in her hair that matched her jersey. It also worked to outwit her opponents, because who thinks the tiny blonde with the big bow is going to be a serious player? Boy, were THEY wrong!

    Air conditioners always pick the WORST time to go out, don't they? Couldn't they do it in the winter instead? 🙂

    My recent post Sum-Sum-Summertime

    • Janine Huldie says

      I love this really and sounds a bit like my girls with their princess like tendencies!! And so true about the air conditioning!! Thank god it got fixed though, because it was truly brutal!

  22. catherine says

    So glad you had a fabulous weekend, Janine. And seriously, I am totally jealous about that pool!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Catherine and will say my kids are truly becoming little fish this summer and just so thankful for the pool right about now!!

  23. Eddy says

    A wonderful read as always. I love reading about your beautiful family Janine.
    Have a great day.
    Eddy.

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