Frappuccino Friday

Pin It Now! Well, since we didn't have school today, I figured I would go ahead and grocery shop, yes with all the kids, so I wouldn't have to go tonight. I am not sure if I am glad yet or not.
Fry's in Queen Creek just opened up a Starbucks. It is the only one in Queen Creek so far. I was excited, but now I wish I would've just waited until I was all by myself to enjoy my first Green Tea Frappuccino at Fry's. Oh well. Shiloh sure enjoyed mine. You would have thought that she had a trunk and not a straw to drink that thing! I turned around and couldn't believe how much she had slurped in just one second.



Lincoln bought his own with allowance $, since Mama can't afford to buy everyone such expensive drinks! That made Shiloh upset b/c she saw that he had a PINK one!! Lincoln set his in the cart and spilled it, and of course it trickled down to the floor. Poor Mullin was being such a great sport about not getting one at all, for he had spent his $ the day before on Star Wars toys. I was being a pretty good sport, too, over Shiloh drinking half my drink and Lincoln spilling some of his. Whew, so that started off my shopping with 3 kids experience today. Glad it is over!!! Awww, but aren't they adorable?

Memphis Friend

Pin It Now! I was so excited when I found out that my friend, Cathy, of 13 years was coming out for a visit!! Her husband had some business meetings out here, so they decided to make a trip out of it.

She got to spend a couple of days hanging out with me and the kids, but now she and her husband are enjoying a nice, quiet Sedona/Grand Canyon adventure. I hope she is liking the beautiful desert scenery!!





The kids thought they had found another playmate. In the mornings Shiloh would ask "Where's Caffy?" Even Lincoln grew quite fond of her and wishes she was still here!



Shiloh was so afraid of Calvin, Cathy's husband! It was kind of funny!


Here is a photo of Cathy and I now, and below is a photo of us 13 years ago while in Destin, Florida. I don't even think my skin can turn that shade of tan anymore!!



Having her come for a visit was a great way to celebrate my family's one year anniversary in Arizona!

"Why" Wednesday

Pin It Now! Is it already Wednesday again??
Well, how about a question from Lincoln. He is always asking sooooooooooooo many!!!

A few weeks ago he asked me, "Mommy why did God make Satan when He knew he was gonna be bad?"

I don't remember my answer in full, but I first explained about the creation of Satan and went from there.

It is sort of like us, though, really. Why did God make us when He knew we were gonna be "bad"? Boy, I definitely don't have all the answers, but I know need FAITH to get me through. Speaking of that, it is rest time here at my household, so I better head on upstairs to do my "quiet time" before it gets noisy again!!

My First Cyber Tag

Pin It Now! Well, I have been tagged by Heather, so here are my answers...
Since I am not home schooling today (Fall Break) I thought I would spend some time in Cyberspace!

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
I had been newly married for 4 months, and I was living in Memphis working as a nanny. I don't think I had started working at Memphis Family Chiropractic yet.

2. What was I doing 5 years ago?
Taking care of my 3 year old and an almost 9mo. old. I was involved in the MOMS ministry at Bellevue Baptist Church. I believe I had recently quit as a Creative Memories Consultant. If I would just look back at my albums I would probably be able to answer these questions more accurately!

3. What was I doing 1 year ago?
Well, exactly one year ago our family had just moved out to Arizona.

4. What was I doing yesterday?
Spending time with my out of town friend!

5. 5 snacks I enjoy:
Trail Mix
Flat Earth Fruit Crisps
M&Ms
Pumpkin Bread
Twizzlers

6. 5 things I would do if I suddenly had $100 million:
SCREAM!!!
Don't want to sound cheesy, but yes, I would definitely give to my church etc...
Help out family
Build my dream home
Travel

7. 5 locations I would like to run away to:
My mom's house
Pawpaw and Grandma's for next Christmas
Green Gables
Middle Earth
Heaven

8. 5 bad habits I have:
Eating sweets
Being discontent (Wishful Thinking)
Worrying and Stressing
Being too task oriented
Mood Swinging (thank goodness I only had to list 5 b/c I could keep going)

9. 5 things I like doing:
Reading
Shopping
Home Improvement
Blogging
Spending time with my family

10. 5 T.V. shows I like:
Design Remix
World's Most Extreme Homes
Decorating Cents
Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader
That's So Raven

11. 5 things I hate doing
Ironing
Grocery Shopping with kids
Driving at night or to unfamiliar places
Going to the doctor/dentist
Pinching Pennies

12. 5 biggest joys of the moment
Mullin
Lincoln
Shiloh
Watching Mark lead worship
Being able to spend time with my mom

Okay, now I guess I am supposed to tag some other bloggers. I totally won't be offended if the tagged don't have extra time to do this.
(Sister, you really need to get a blog!)

Carrie
not up to code
Tbone
Ragamuffinwriter

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