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More Pumpkin Picking, Grandpa’s Birthday, Kid Parties & More

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Before I begin today, just wanted to share something here and now!

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The Mother Of All Meltdowns
The Mother Of All Meltdowns

Last weekend and this week were truly very busy indeed and will share all about it in my Thankful Things Portion of this article, as well as catch all up on this week’s blog article’s, too!

But now, since it is October and I am a part of the October Daily, cannot forget that today.  The prompts for #19 and #20 are as follows:

  • Write about something you believe in. It can be anything at all! The book above is totally something I believe in and just so happy to yet again be a part of and be in the #1 Best Seller on Amazon in the Motherhood category!
  • Share what is in your bag.  To be honest most of what is in my bag is quite boring, including my Coach wallet and my iPhone 4 cell phone.  Also, have my GLOSSYBOX Guess Makeup bag in my purse, too.

Here now are a few photos for your pleasure:

My Iphone Wearing A Casetagram Case with My Girls Photos!
My Iphone Wearing A Casetagram Case with My Girls Photos!
The Glossybox Guess Makeup Bag I keep all my makeup in!
The Glossybox Guess Makeup Bag I keep all my makeup in!

 

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Now, without further ado, I want to share all about this week and my photos, too, by getting the party started with Ten Twelve Thankful Things (sorry I had a few to spare again this week)~

My Ten (Twelve) Things of Thankful of The Week~

Ten Things of Thankful

1.  There was no soccer for last weekend for it was Columbus Day.  As much as I love seeing the girls play soccer, I was able to sleep in a bit on Sunday, as well as not have to see Lily have her usual Sunday morning meltdown, when she can’t play on Emma and Kevin’s team.  So thankful for less tears from her for sure.

Didn’t have to see this last weekend. So thankful less tears indeed!

2.  As crazy as Saturday was, the girls had a blast at the two parties they attended.  First up, was one of the girls they used to go to dance with where they got to do all sorts of fun activities, such as bouncing in the bounce house.

Bounce House Fun!

3.  Also, they were able to get their faces painted and balloons, too at one of the parties.  Emma was a butterfly and Lily was a Kitty Cat!

Butterfly Face Painting Kitty Cat Face Painting

4.  Tons of food was served on Saturday at both these parties, I tried to be good, but I definitely ate my weight’s worth in potato chips and dip, but seriously everyone is allowed to cheat sometimes.  

Yummy Chips and Dip!!

5. Huge congrats and was so happy to make Judy from Judy H-J’s Thoughts on Monday, when I contacted her to let her know she when my one year blogiversary!  Congrats again, Judy and was so happy that it was you that won!!

Congrats To Judy for Winning My One Year Blogiversary Giveaway!!

6. That even though Emma was sick to her stomach on Saturday night after all the parties and food consumption, that it was indeed short lived and she was back to herself the following day.  Not going to lie, I still not a fan of waking up in the middle of the night, but am truly thankful that now that the girls are older, it is only when they are sick that this happens for the most part and not up all night with an infant anymore, because after Saturday night remembered how much I do love to sleep.

7.  We finally went to the local farm here for more Pumpkin Picking.  The girls couldn’t stop talking about being able to go and get more pumpkins.  It was fun and the prices were actually pretty reasonable, too!

More Pumpkin Picking! Pumpkin Picking
8. After pumpkin picking we went to Burger King and got free fries for all of us.  They were free for the weekend to promote their new healthier fries

Free Fries For All!!

9.  My dad had some health scares this past year with having had a heart attack and stoke, but thankfully he is doing well now and even celebrated his 64th birthday this past week.  Happy Birthday again Dad (and Grandpa!).

Happy Birthday Grandpa! 

10.  Playing hooky on Thursday.  See I had a 6 month checkup at my doctor (all checked out fine with a clean bill of health!).  Kevin took the day off to take the girls to pre-school for me, while I was at my appointment.  When he got back and I was done, we to Panera for lunch and then to Kohl’s to use the 30% off coupon for a new skillet for the kitchen and new sheets in our bedroom.  We saved a fortune and are just so happy that we finally got both replaced.

Love These New Simply Vera Sheets!

11.  After we picked up the girls on Thursday, we got to take them to Hicks Nursery, which does a huge Halloween story featuring Otto The Ghost and even hayrides.  We got to do both, but now life-size version of Otto, which Emma had to point out.  But still 75 degrees, sunny and great Thursday afternoon activity made for lots of smiles and tons of fun.

Emma with all the Ottos!
Emma with all the Ottos!
Otto the Ghost
Otto the Ghost
The girls going through Otto's Story this year
The girls going through Otto’s Story this year
Kevin and the girls on the Hayride
Kevin and the girls on the Hayride
Spongebob Along the Hayride Route
Spongebob Along the Hayride Route

12.  One more for good measure and I am, of course, thankful again that weekend is indeed here and hoping to relax a bit.  

Now if you missed a moment of this week’s blog articles, here is a recap~

Time to Confess!!

On Monday, I used my blog for a bit of venting and sounding board after having the almost 3 year old, Lily meltdown leaving the playground the week before and also shared some tips for busy moms.  For more click here.  

On Tuesday, as per the October Daily challenge for day 15, I shared all about what my favorite word is with Origami Owl and a giveaway, too, catch up here..  

On Wednesday, I continued on the October Daily challenge posting about dreams, nightmares and my goals for 40 years old!  To find out all about both click here. 

On Thursday, so happy to over share all about Emma’s independent streak at pre-school and even included a link for a throwback Emma post from last year as per the October Daily’s post challenge, click here for more.

On Friday, back again with another FTSF, the sentence to finish was “The best part of my day is…, as well as Day 18 for 3 scents that trigger a good memory. To join us. link up, please click here!

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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. Billybuc says

    You have a vast and supportive blogging community and I hope they answer your call and buy the book. I think I had ten Hubbers who actually bought my novel; lots of talk but very few willing to spend $2.99. LOL Have a great weekend Janine and hug those little girls extra tight.

  3. Kenya G. Johnson says

    I’m on my phone so I can’t scroll back up on what to comment on. First off Happy belated to your dad!

    Lol to I think #1. I see little brothers and sisters crying all the time at practice and games not being able to do what their sibling is doing.

    Love your cellphone case. I’ve always wanted to go that but I’m too clumsy with my phone therefore feel better with a bulky case.

    Lastly, I already have the book – I’m about halfway through 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      Yay to being almost half way through the book. Seriously having Lily crying like, I felt bad for her, but like all eyes were on me. Thanks always Kenya and hoping that you are having a wonderful Saturday now 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      So happy to hear you bought the book and can’t thank you enough for purchasing it. Hope you enjoy!! And I know, I am so not a fan of seeing my parents get older know and definitely makes me think twice some times. Thanks again though and hoping you are having a wonderful weekend!! 😉

  6. babygatesdown says

    Here's where I admit something embarrassing. I got a kobo (I think) – anyway an e-reader two Xmases ago and I've never really figured it out – so when I read, it remains the old fashioned way. E-books, e-reading is on my list of things to figure out/try when I next have some time. I figure I've almost figured out Twitter, so anything is possible.

    I love your phone case – and it looks like you guys had a wonderful time at the pumpkin patch! We're hopefully going next weekend 🙂
    My recent post Life in our Dreamhouse!

    • Janine Huldie says

      I must say I once said that I would never read anything but real books. But once I got a kindle and read my first book on there, I was hooked. Thank you so much seriously though and hope you go pumpkin picking soon 🙂

  7. zoe says

    pumpkins!!! love em!!! Happy BIrthday to Grandpa and many years of continued health without the scares! I still haven't broken into my copy of the Mother of All… books but I am added to the throng that makes you guys so hot!!!!! Well that and it COULD have SOMETHING to do with the stellar writing!!!

  8. lrconsiderer says

    Some beautiful, beautiful Things in there, for sure. And I truly hope that your weekend is full of relaxation. My absolute favourite photo here is the one of Lily on the bouncy castle, and the way you've captured the movement and bounce in her hair. It's a perfect, transfixing image of SUCH fun 😀 Love these Twelve 🙂
    My recent post Ten Things of Thankful #20

  9. Dyanne@IWantBacksies says

    Love the picture of Lily in the bounce house. And the ones of y'all at the pumpkin patch. I also give chips and dip a thumbs up (although I am currently addicted to roasted red pepper hummus and pretzels). Free fries at Burger King sounds awesome! I love crinkle cut fries (our Burger King blew away in the tornado, but it was a dump anyway and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have eaten french fries from there even if they were free). Great list, Janine!
    My recent post It's Better To Carry A Tune Than A Grudge*

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so very much Dyanne. That us so awful about Burger King. My girls love it, because it is the only fast food place with an indoor play area. So it is definitely worth it, because they are entertained!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Clark, this is why we stopped doing dance on Saturdays, because something just had to give and seriously could not do it all! But thank you as always and so true good week and weekend so far, too even though summer is definitely behind us now!! 🙂

  12. tamaralikecamera says

    That bounce house photo is fantastic! And so happy to hear that you are healthy and your dad is healthy. Sometimes I just want to freeze time. Right now is so delicious. I'm cold tonight, though! If only I could freeze time to make winter stay away.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Tamara, I am so with you on freezing time and not letting it get any colder then it is right about now. This is good enough for me and you already know I am dreading the winter now. Thank you though and hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far. Off to 9:30 am soccer in a bit and just trying to check up before I have to run out!! 🙂

  15. rosey says

    That's an awesome bounce house picture!

    Happy Birthday to your dad. I'm glad he's passed up his health problems.

    You're got some great pics up. I love the cell phone case too. Happy Sunday to you!

  16. Sandy Ramsey says

    Oh my goodness! I love all the pictures and how in the world do you find time to do all these fantastic things and still stay so on top of work! Hello Supermom! Your girls are precious but I do so love the pic of Grandpa and Lily! Thanks for sharing these moments!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Awe, thanks Sandy and I try my best to do as much as I can on the weekends with Kevin and the girls, because we really work such long, crazy hours during the week now. My pleasure and seriously thank you again!! 🙂

  17. themomcafe says

    Oh how lovely to see all your beautiful pictures and read about all the blessing in your life!!! So nice to come by, Janine. I promise to start more regular reading here. I have been wanting to for WAY TOO LONG!!! 🙂

  19. Judy Haughton-James says

    It is so cool that you and the other 29 mothers have authored a book! Heartiest Congratulations again Janine and I wish you all huge success and for sure getting on the bestsellers list! You have had an interesting week. As always the pictures are so beautiful. Happy Belated Birthday to your father and I wish him many more birthdays. A million thanks again for helping to brighten up a difficult week for me. I am truly grateful. Take care and I wish you and your lovely family a wonderful week.
    My recent post A Wonderful Coincidence!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Judy, it was seriously my pleasure that you did win this and got such a smile in my face when your name came up out of the Rafflecopter. Like I said truly believe it was meant to be. And thank you as always. Very happy we are friends!! 😉

  25. Karen says

    always such great photos Janine…Happy Birthday to Grandpa…you know how emotional I am about my own parents, so that pic really got me.

    I love how much Emma nd Lilly got to…so active and such great memories.

    I am so behind once again…got sick once more…what is going on????? anyway, still need to read this book, I am sure I will be laughing so hard and crying…since I can relate, all moms can relate.
    My recent post HOW DO I LOVE THEE?

    • Janine Huldie says

      So sorry Karen that you are sick again. Is it just a cold or worse? Seriously hope you feel better and remember when I was teaching, I would get sick all the time. The kids I taught were always sick and so was I. And when you do feel better and have time, I can't wait for you to read the book, because I do think you will totally relate 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Lizzy and will say again Kevin got that photo of Lily in the bounce house and all the props go to him on that. I handed him the camera, while I was talking to one of the moms and he did his magic!! Wishing you too a fun filled week, too now!! 🙂

  28. Janice says

    Hi! I'm Janice from the blog, Roller Coaster Ride. Found your blog from The Collective Hop. First of all, your girls are adorable! I've always wanted twins myself. 🙂 Congratulations on your book and I hope that you'll reach the Best Seller's List. That's a dream I hope to fulfill someday too. I'm an aspiring writer. Anyway, I followed you on Facebook. Have a great day! 🙂
    My recent post A Novel Idea

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Joy for all your kind words here. I just checked again and you should be able to click in the box to change it to replies, none or all new comments. Not sure why, you can't do this and never had this issue. Is it just on my blog or others, too?

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