Nine years ago today, I made one of the best decisions ever- to say "YES!" when Ben asked me to be his wife. I love him so much!
(not my exact ring but close enough!)
Almost a year gone by
10 years ago
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
So Glad I Said Yes!
Nine years ago today, I made one of the best decisions ever- to say "YES!" when Ben asked me to be his wife. I love him so much!
(not my exact ring but close enough!)
Isn't this precious?
(scroll down to the very bottom of the blog and hit "pause" on the pink music player or you won't be able to hear the kids!)
Thursday, July 15, 2010
A few of my favorite things
I have been wanting to do a post like this for a while- since I started using coupons and shopping at CVS I have used many new products that I may have not tried otherwise- and some of them free or almost free! I know I always hate to drop $5 or more on a item and not know if I will like it, so thought I would share. There are also items on here that are not-so-cheap, but worth the money.
Here are some that I really, really like. Unfortunately, I am not getting paid for my opinions. :(
Garnier Fructis Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk-
I cannot take credit for this one- my friend Fabia recommended it. But I did have a coupon for it! I think with the $1 coupon I paid about $2 for it and IT WORKS! I put on my hair right after I shower, then blow dry and straighten and it actually helps keep my hair from getting too frizzy. No one knows better than a Texas woman how huge this is! I don't think there is any place more humid than Houston, at least in the US. :)
Comet Bathroom Spray-
I admit this is nothing too exciting because it has to do with one of my least favorite activities, cleaning. But this works really well. In fact, I cleaned our shower this morning and it made it so much fun! Not really, but I did spray our hard-water-covered glass door with it, and after a few minutes all I did was swipe a few times with one of my other favorites (to come), rinse, and Voila! Very clean door.
You can sometimes get a coupon in the Sunday paper, making this about $2.
This brings me to my next item- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Can I get an amen? I have removed everything from crayon marks on our flat, white (ugly) paint to the crusted-on food inside my microwave (I mean, I;m sure I could, if I let the microwave get that dirty. :) ) I get coupons in the mail sometimes for 75 cents off, and they are many times on sale at Target for 1.50, making this a very cheap cleaner! Oh, and I do NOT recommend store brands. This is one item that just hasn't worked as well for me.
Stay tuned for more...
the little ones who formerly put the crayon marks on my paint are about to be home from pre-school!
Do you have any products that you really like?
Here are some that I really, really like. Unfortunately, I am not getting paid for my opinions. :(
Garnier Fructis Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk-
I cannot take credit for this one- my friend Fabia recommended it. But I did have a coupon for it! I think with the $1 coupon I paid about $2 for it and IT WORKS! I put on my hair right after I shower, then blow dry and straighten and it actually helps keep my hair from getting too frizzy. No one knows better than a Texas woman how huge this is! I don't think there is any place more humid than Houston, at least in the US. :)
Comet Bathroom Spray-
I admit this is nothing too exciting because it has to do with one of my least favorite activities, cleaning. But this works really well. In fact, I cleaned our shower this morning and it made it so much fun! Not really, but I did spray our hard-water-covered glass door with it, and after a few minutes all I did was swipe a few times with one of my other favorites (to come), rinse, and Voila! Very clean door.
You can sometimes get a coupon in the Sunday paper, making this about $2.
This brings me to my next item- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Can I get an amen? I have removed everything from crayon marks on our flat, white (ugly) paint to the crusted-on food inside my microwave (I mean, I;m sure I could, if I let the microwave get that dirty. :) ) I get coupons in the mail sometimes for 75 cents off, and they are many times on sale at Target for 1.50, making this a very cheap cleaner! Oh, and I do NOT recommend store brands. This is one item that just hasn't worked as well for me.
Stay tuned for more...
the little ones who formerly put the crayon marks on my paint are about to be home from pre-school!
Do you have any products that you really like?
Friday, July 9, 2010
Hays Baby #3- week 20 already?!?!?!
I just realized that I had only briefly referenced my pregnancy on the blog... since I do such an amazing job keeping up with it, I wanted to give a better update!
I am due November 22 but most likely the baby will be taken by the 15th. The doctor knows I grow 3-month old babies and doesn't want it to get too big! Who wants to bet this one weighs 10 pounds, 10 ounces along with his/her brother and sister?
Some things about the pregnancy:
*I found out March 24th I was pregnant and was so excited! We had been trying for over a year.
*I calculated my due date (on my own) to be November 22nd, and when I had my first ultrasound, the date was spot-on! This had not happened before!
*I was a bit nauseous in the first trimester, but nothing to complain about.
*I have craved cereal in every pregnancy. With this one, new cravings were Chick-Fil-A (which didn't last long, it was too expensive!) and Taco Bell. Such healthy cravings I have!
*I felt the very first movement (very, very slight) at 14 weeks, which is also when I felt the other 2. At 17 weeks the movement was more defined and now at 20 weeks unmistakable!
*I also love that Ben felt the baby move the exact same time as the others- 20 weeks. (7/7/2010)
*This pregnancy has gone by so much more quickly, probably due to the fact that I have 2 others that need my attention. I'm sure a 2 1/2 week vacation helped, too! :)
*We are probably not going to find out the gender of the baby. Well, we will eventually, but not before the birth. ;)
*I can't wait to meet this new little one!
I am due November 22 but most likely the baby will be taken by the 15th. The doctor knows I grow 3-month old babies and doesn't want it to get too big! Who wants to bet this one weighs 10 pounds, 10 ounces along with his/her brother and sister?
Some things about the pregnancy:
*I found out March 24th I was pregnant and was so excited! We had been trying for over a year.
*I calculated my due date (on my own) to be November 22nd, and when I had my first ultrasound, the date was spot-on! This had not happened before!
*I was a bit nauseous in the first trimester, but nothing to complain about.
*I have craved cereal in every pregnancy. With this one, new cravings were Chick-Fil-A (which didn't last long, it was too expensive!) and Taco Bell. Such healthy cravings I have!
*I felt the very first movement (very, very slight) at 14 weeks, which is also when I felt the other 2. At 17 weeks the movement was more defined and now at 20 weeks unmistakable!
*I also love that Ben felt the baby move the exact same time as the others- 20 weeks. (7/7/2010)
*This pregnancy has gone by so much more quickly, probably due to the fact that I have 2 others that need my attention. I'm sure a 2 1/2 week vacation helped, too! :)
*We are probably not going to find out the gender of the baby. Well, we will eventually, but not before the birth. ;)
*I can't wait to meet this new little one!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Australia- finally!
So we have been back for almost two months already- how can it be? I decided since I had a free day to try and catch up on some more pictures. I am going to backdate them so it doesn't look like I am so behind- but we all know I really did it in July. ;)
This are just a few pictures of the general area around our bed and breakfast- in an area called The Rocks. It is in the area that was first settled in Australia- and let me tell you- it is NOT stroller friendly! It really was beautiful though. Makes me miss it so much looking at the pictures.
Yep, the some of many stairs that we had to carry our double stroller (aka pram) up and down many many times. Sometimes I would lug the stroller while Ben lugged a sleeping child. :)
The sign for our B&B is behind the kids.
I believe this was George Street- ran behind our B&B and had lots of cute little shops and restaurants.
This was our last day in Sydney, and let me say I did not have a good attitude about leaving! I was very excited to visit with the family, but oh how I loved this city! Next time we are going to have to plan a longer trip so we can stay here longer!
This is a picture of the top of Sydney Harbor Bridge- we walked across it but did NOT climb to the top!
Ben and the kids on the bridge. We were pretty nervous walking across so they mostly had to stay in the stroller! Looks like Landon may have been having a bit of an attitude as well!
This was cool- a prison in the water, similar to Alcatraz. (viewed from the bridge as well)
We didn't know about it until our last full day, but we will be touring it the next time!
Another view from the bridge. It looks like a church but we learned that many buildings that look like a church are sadly, no longer churches. So I'm not sure what this is. :)
Had to get a picture of this... one lady who was also staying in our B&B told us about it on her last morning- she walked out on the bridge just to get a picture of it!
This are just a few pictures of the general area around our bed and breakfast- in an area called The Rocks. It is in the area that was first settled in Australia- and let me tell you- it is NOT stroller friendly! It really was beautiful though. Makes me miss it so much looking at the pictures.
Yep, the some of many stairs that we had to carry our double stroller (aka pram) up and down many many times. Sometimes I would lug the stroller while Ben lugged a sleeping child. :)
The sign for our B&B is behind the kids.
I believe this was George Street- ran behind our B&B and had lots of cute little shops and restaurants.
This was our last day in Sydney, and let me say I did not have a good attitude about leaving! I was very excited to visit with the family, but oh how I loved this city! Next time we are going to have to plan a longer trip so we can stay here longer!
This is a picture of the top of Sydney Harbor Bridge- we walked across it but did NOT climb to the top!
Ben and the kids on the bridge. We were pretty nervous walking across so they mostly had to stay in the stroller! Looks like Landon may have been having a bit of an attitude as well!
This was cool- a prison in the water, similar to Alcatraz. (viewed from the bridge as well)
We didn't know about it until our last full day, but we will be touring it the next time!
Another view from the bridge. It looks like a church but we learned that many buildings that look like a church are sadly, no longer churches. So I'm not sure what this is. :)
Had to get a picture of this... one lady who was also staying in our B&B told us about it on her last morning- she walked out on the bridge just to get a picture of it!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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