Finally it is Saturday and time is really flying around here. This week, we actually had our first really warm weather here in NY for the first time. Monday it was 70 degrees and then Tuesday, it was actually 80 degrees. Seriously was loving that weather, but alas all good things must come to an end and this weekend we are of course back to barely reaching 60 degrees.
A few highlights, I had to buy a frame for Emma’s pre-school project for my mother’s day gift. I used my Christmas money from my parents to pay for. Trust me the irony didn’t escape me on this one. And Tuesday she had pajama day at school and if you missed the photo check out my 1 Snap a Day photo from Day 99.
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Now, onto to my weekly recap for those catching up now!!
On Sunday, I announced my tasty affiliation to Jamba Juice as their newest ambassador and to find out more about this, then click here.
On Monday, I shared a bit with birthday parties with my family, including a poll on themed cakes for the April MommyCubed over at the joint blog venture I belong to at The Mommy Blog Hoppers. Read the original post, if you haven’t already here.
On Tuesday, I offered a very cool giveaway to celebrate spring with shades fit for all young kids click here to find out more and to enter the giveaway if you haven’t see the Rafflecopter below.
On Wednesday, I decided I would love to share a picture of a Lily blowing raspberries at my annoyance with the weather of late for another successful Flashback Wednesday. To see Lily’s too funny mug, go here. On this day, I also passed on three awards that I was so graciously awarded over the past few weeks, to see more about these awards or see if you were awarded, please click here.
On Thursday, I talked about how my girls seem to like to call me momma now over mommy and how I am not sure how this even came about.. For more on this, click here.
On Friday, yet another Finish the Sentence Friday linkup went live with the sentence to finish being, “If I could live anywhere I would live..”. To linkup if you haven’t or just to find out where I would like to live, as well as other’s ideal of perfection, click here.
And now that another Saturday is indeed upon us, I hope you too have a wonderful, fun weekend. I know that is a loaded sentence and sentiment if you are a mom. My weekend as I said is filled with craziness in the form of my two girls and Kevin, too. Dance this morning, running errands andthen not sure what else just yet, but sure we will find something to fill up our time. So much to do, so little time to get it all done!!
I actually heard Kevin mention the dreaded Chuck E. Cheese to the girls this past morning, so say some prayers for me on surviving that one!!
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Michelle Grundy says
Have a great weekend Janine. I don't know what Chuck E Cheese is but just the name alone (and the fact it's something you have to 'survive'!) is filling me with a sense of foreboding!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Michelle and Chuck E. Cheese is a kid's gaming and "restaurant" (use that word loosely) type place. More like hell on earth for parents, but kids beg to go and sometimes you you get suckered into to taking the, lol!! Have a great weekend, too!! 🙂
Susan Zutautas says
Have a great weekend. It's been years since I was at a Chuck E Cheese. I remember the first time I took one of my nieces there, we had such a good time. All my boys loved the place too but I'm glad that there wasn't one in our city as I can see it becoming a dreaded place too 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Susan, we too took my niece also when she was younger (she is now 8 years old). Kind of glad I did escape this one it looks like though today, but still know I will be going eventually!! Hope you too are having a great weekend!! 🙂
Christine Carter says
You sure are a busy lady!! So fun to see all you have been doing! BTW- I hate chuck e cheese with a deep passion. ;0
Janine Huldie says
Christine, I am with you and didn't make the promise of Chuck E. Cheese (my hubby did), but looks like we are doing Burger King with my mother in law and nephew instead, so I mildly escaped that one for the day!!
Rose A says
Congrats on being the Jamba ambassador!
It's funny your gift money's going to get your gift, lol. Been there, done that, but it's still cute. 😉
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Rose and figure many mothers can relate to that!! 🙂
Ryan Naylor says
Man, these weeks are flying by! Congratulations with your affiliation with Jamba Juice!
Well, we didn't reach 70 AND 80! in my part of NY. Had sleet yesterday. Good luck…I'm mean have fun at CEC. I've been to a few of those parties and had fun I must say :o) And I'll add my name to that giveaway…starting to like this stuff!
Janine Huldie says
Oh so happy you entered the giveaway Ryan and good luck. Looks like we are meeting my mother-in-law and nephew at Burger King. So at least I get out of Chuck E. Cheese today. We had a ton of rain yesterday, but no sleet on Long Island and today it was supposed to be sunny, but right now it is cloudy and a bit of a chill in the air. Spring really is not coming quick enough for me!!
Lisa Newlin says
I fricking LOVE Jamba Juice! I don't need to be sold on that product at all. It sells itself!
I also started calling my mom "momma" when I was a kid and I frequently still do. I have no idea why or how that started. Just go with it. 🙂
Happy weekend! I hope you have some good weather.
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Lisa and sounds like my kids are in good company with saying "momma" from what you shared!! Stick around I will so be talking more about Jamba Juice and so happy myself to be associated with them, because I do love them so, too!! And happy weekend to you, too!! 🙂
bill says
And that was the week that was. 🙂 Today is a hectic day with much to do, but I'm never too busy to visit your blog and say hello. Have a great day, Janine, and thank you for being you.
Janine Huldie says
Oh so true about the week itself Bill and thank you for stopping by. I hope you and Bev are having a great one so far!! 🙂
Stephanie @ Life, Un says
We had the first nicer day here today, too! It was in the low 60s, but it felt awesome 🙂
Janine Huldie says
It was just about 60 degrees today here too and do agree Stephanie, it felt so much better then 45 degrees and windy!! 🙂
Justin K says
I said a prayer for you about Chuck E. Cheese (and am also praying you remembered to take an Excedrin before leaving the house)!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks for those prayers and they worked like a charm. We didn't end up going. Instead we met up with my mother-in-law and our niece at Burger King, because they have an indoor play area. So, it was definitely less painful!! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Amy, the good weather was totally a treat and hope we get some more 70s and 80s real soon now!! And hope you too are having a great weekend!! 🙂
SarahA says
I'm jealous of your nice weather. Can you send some my way? Thank you. 😉 Happy weekend Janine!
Janine Huldie says
Don't be too jealous, because I am sure it will probably downpour, be chilly or even flurry again before we actually turn warm for good, because that is how mother nature rolls in NY, lol!! Happy Weekend to you, too Sarah!! 🙂
gigigirl says
Love all the new photos on 1 Snap a Day and love Emma's PJs. Can't wait to see the girls and all of you next week. xxoo Aunt Gloria
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Aunt Gloria and the girls keep talking about you both visiting and are truly excited for it, too. We love you too and can't wait to see you!! xoxo!! 🙂
Janine Maral says
this is way too cool! my name is janine too 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
This is really cool and I don't know many others who are named Janine and spell it the same way!! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kelly and appreciate you always being so kind!! Hope you too are having a great weekend, now!! 🙂