It Will Get Easier

Friday we got up and moving and headed over to Uncle K and Aunt S’s house to help out with some preparations for the wedding. Big Monkey, Amy, Little Monkette and I all headed over and Little Monkey was there waiting to see us. Big Monkey helped his Mom put together an arbor/archway that was for the wedding. It was an interesting project and it was coming along rather well. After everyone had worked on the arbor a little bit, we decided to split up and go work on some other stuff.

Big Monkey went with his Dad to get a new watch battery and get ready for going out with the boys. Amy, Little Monkette, Little Monkey and I headed over to my mom’s school to introduce Little Monkette to her fellow teachers who had been asking to see her since she was born! After visiting at the school, we headed back to Mom and Dad’s house to drop off the kids with Mom and then ran a couple of errands. We brought dinner back to the house and then got ready to go out for the evening. Friday night was Aunt K’s lingerie shower and bachelorette party. Amy and I went for the lingerie shower but then headed back to the house and hotel. The lingerie shower was fun and everyone had a good time I think. I came back to the hotel and spent some time online while Big Monkey was still out with the boys.

The Girls

Saturday was another day filled with activities. Big Monkey was headed out for breakfast and golf with the boys. The girls were all going out for pedicures, a luncheon and making bouquets. I started out the day a bit rough and sad. Big Monkey offered to spend the day with me instead of going golfing but I didn’t want to keep him from it and I had my sister to go hang out with. I got moving and headed over to Mom and Dad’s house to spend some time with Amy. Thankfully when I got there Mom, Dad, Little Monkey and Little Monkette had already left to go to my grandparent’s house for part of the day. We did a little shopping, looking for hair barrettes and ribbon. We also checked out the new H&M store in the Sanford Mall. Before I left for the bridal luncheon, my Mom, Dad, Little Monkey and Little Monkette came back to the house. I wasn’t quite prepared for them to be there but it was okay. I left very shortly after they got there.

The bridal luncheon was nice. It was at the Hart Sisters Tea Room in Sanford. I had never been there before. We had a quiant room and all got to wear fun hats. We had a nice meal with scones, fruit, sandwiches and lots of dessert. We also had some tea. It was nice to spend time with everyone and just relax but it was still hard to try and be “normal.” After the luncheon, the bridesmaids were going to go make our bouquets for the wedding. I decided not to go along but instead went back to my Mom and Dad’s house. Amy and I worked on learning to make some barrettes. The first ones were okay, but when we tried our hand at a ladybug, she didn’t turn out so well. A little bit of practice should help out. I also finally got my nails done. Saturday night we had a big dinner at Red Lobster with lots of people that were involved in the wedding or who were in from out of town. After dinner we headed back to our hotel and watched some tv for a little bit before going to bed.

The Bride

Sister in law and Sister

Rainbow Cupcakes!

I really wanted something to snack on the other day and had planned to make brownies but forgot. (How does one forget about brownies though…seriously!) So yesterday I decided instead to make cupcakes. A while back I had seen this recipe and saved it in my “One day we’ll make that” file. I didn’t end up making it quite the same as they did. I just used a boxed cake and made it as the box said to. Then I divided it up and added my food coloring. We had some neon colors and a few regular colors so I got them all set up. (I should have taken a picture but I was just trying to get the cupcakes made!)

I didn’t even end up putting frosting on them (and I still ate like four of them!) but they would be great with frosting! Can you imagine them being all covered in frosting and no one knowing they were crazy colored underneath until they unwrapped them and took a bite. How fun would that be?! I think I will make some fun colored cakes/cupcakes again. It took a few more minutes than making regular cupcakes but honestly the coloring of the batter and pouring different colors into the cups was worth it. I think they are so fun!

Rainbow Cupcakes!

Free Chick-fil-a Sandwich Today!

Today, Labor Day, September 7, 2009, you can head over to Chick-fil-a and get a FREE Chick-fil-a Original sandwich if you show up in your sports team logo shirt. I think Little Monkey and I will be heading over to Chick-fil-a later for some sandwiches! (Well not for him, but for me. I will get him some fries since he can have some of those!)

So head on over to Chick-fil-a after 10:30am today and up until closing with your sports team shirt and get a free sandwich!

Camping Foods…

So, next weekend we (Big Monkey, Little Monkey and I) will be going camping together for the first time. We have a camper (I don’t think I ever mentioned that yet!) that we recently purchased, so that we will not be totally roughing it. We will also be going along with some other friends who are regular campers.

I need to come up with a menu for the weekend. We will be needing the following meals: Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Breakfast and Lunch. We will also need some snack foods. Little Monkey will have his own menu of course but we will probably try to match some of the items up if we can. We have a small stove in our camper and will also have a fire to cook over at the campsite. This is where I need help. Hopefully some of my readers have been camping (I have before…but not recently and I have never been in charge of meals!). Please send me your suggestions for easy foods to make for all of those meals. I need to get the grocery shopping done this week because we do plan to do most of our prep work on Wednesday before we leave.

If you have any other ideas/suggestions, I could probably use those too! Thanks!

Two Sonic Happy Hours?!?!?!?

Yesterday I hit up Sonic during happy hour because it was on my way to another place I was going (The only time I really get Sonic.) As I was getting my 1/2 price slush, the cashier handed me my receipt and let me know that there was a phone number I could call and answer their survey. If I did, they would give me a code to get a free Route 44 drink next time I came in. I said thanks, and was on my way. I did look down at the receipt and it showed that they are now having Happy Hour TWICE a day. I didn’t find anything on Sonic’s website, so I don’t know if this is at all stores, just some, or just the one I was at. But according to my receipt, Happy Hour will now be from 2-4pm and also from 8-10pm! So if you have to work, or just miss the 2-4 Happy Hour, you can now go at night from 8-10! Of course, check with your local store to be sure, but I know this will make a few people happy!

Last Free Mocha Monday!

It is Monday again and you can head to your local McDonald’s and get a free sample of Iced or Hot Mocha. Just stop in between 7am and 7pm for a free 8oz Hot Mocha or 7oz Iced Mocha and get your week off to a great start.

1/2 Price Cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory!

Today is National Cheesecake Day!

Dine in at your local Cheesecake Factory and you can get any slice of cheesecake for half price!

Free Mocha Monday!

It is Monday again and you can head to your local McDonald’s and get a free sample of Iced or Hot Mocha. Just stop in between 7am and 7pm for a free 8oz Hot Mocha or 7oz Iced Mocha and get your week off to a great start.

Borrowing–

Sorry I have nothing really great to post about but I wanted to show you two things that you might be interested in.

First off-Today is a Woot Off! Lots of stuff you probably don’t want but every once in awhile that one item you just can’t live without. So head over to Woot.com today and maybe you will find something you just have to have!

Also today over at We Are THAT Family, it is Works for Me Wednesday. Every week, people link up with posts on their own blogs about “What Works for Them.” There is always a large assortment of the types of things people post, but one that I ran across this morning is VERY simple and a yummy snack. I will probably be making them later! (Hey the baby NEEDS chocolate!) To find out about this yummy snack, head over to Bake at 350 for the post!

Free Starbucks Pastry with Purchase Today!

Today you can head over to Starbucks (after they open until 10:30am) and get a free pastry with any beverage purchase. You will want to go HERE and print the invite (I’m pretty sure you are going to need it.).

You must purchase a handcrafted beverage (handcrafted, brewed, or iced) and there is a limit of one free pastry per customer.

The free pastries included are: Muffins, Scones, Bagels, Croissants, Rolls, Bread, Pound Cake, Morning Bun, Coffeecakes, Cheese Danish, Apple Fritter, Doughnuts, Tarts, Pies, Gluten Free Orange Valencia Cake and Tropical Paradise Bar.