Has this ever happened to your kid?

So, on this particular morning, my dear Ella had climbed up on the desk and spilled my chocolate milk all over the floor on my most favorite pair of shoes. I was so upset- and made her sit in time out on the floor (we dont really use time out, but I was too angry to do anything else:) So, I walked away from the situation and when I came back, she was passed out on the floor- poor thing was SO tired! She always needs to be in bed to go to sleep and has never fallen asleep like that- it made me smile

A VIDEO FOR YOU

So, here is a video of Sophia and Arianna at Red Rocks- see post below- there was a workout group there blasting their workout music- listen to Sophia's response on what she likes best about Red Rocks- too funny!

Red Rocks Adventures

Last week, the weather was SO nice that I packed a picnic lunch and we picked Mark up from school and headed to Red Rocks Park to enjoy some Family Time!

Elijah loved being outdoors

So did the girls- I think we wore them out

Red Rocks has a HUGE concert section on the side of a mountains overlooking the city- its breathtaking. My goal is to come to a concert here while we live in Colorado- maybe this summer! Well, the twins had SO much fun jumping down all the "steps" and then climbing up again and doing it all over! until Arianna got hurt.

Lazy Tuesday and 2 FREE deals

I have a feeling that today is going to be a lazy day:)

I stayed in bed till almost 8, cuddling my little man. What a great start to my Tuesday. Mark took the van to school, so I am carless which is fine with me! Its a bit chilly out and I prefer staying warm and snug in our little apartment. We're supposed to get some flurries tonight.
As I am typing, Elijah is cooing happily as he watches the girls play "school". Arianna and Sophia have been on a pretending craze lately- its nice seeing them use their imaginations instead of waching movies. They play with their dollhouse constantly, making up little scenerios with their dolls and pets. Too cute.

My house needs help so its a good thing I am stuck here today. I will do laundry, clean the bathrooms, vacuum and dust, oh, and change all the sheets on all 5 beds! Its sorta exciting to see things get accomplished and know my house in order even if it only lasts for a few hours:)

Tonight, we are doing FREE fast food:)

Good Times is offering a FREE Mighty Deluxe Burger at savetheburger.org and Jack in the Box is offering a FREE curly frie -AWESOME!

We will drink water or my iced tea at home and the girls can eat dinner at home, usually cereal when we get fast food:) They dont seem to mind! I know its not healthy but its FREE and this week that is needed:) Tax refund comes on Thursday!!!

So, hope you all have a GREAT Tuesday and get much accomplished!
I am off to get everyone out of jammies and a shower for me!

"The joy of the Lord is our Strength!"

More Good Deals

This weekend I got more good deals:)
Thought I'd share them with you in case you want to run out and snag them!

All of this (23 items) was $20

4 boxes of Poptarts (at Safeway for $1 a piece and I had a $1 off coupon for 2)
3 boxes of Yogos (at Safeway for $1 and I had a $1 off coupon for 2)
2 Cottonelle Toilet Paper Packs (Kings Sooper for $1 a pack and I had a coupon)
2 Herbel Essence Shampoos ( King Soopers markdown and $3 off coupon)
2 Sauve shampoo/conditioner (Safeway- $1 a peice and coupon for $1 off 2)
2 Kellogs Fruit Snacks (Safeway $1 each)
2 TLC cereal bars (King Soopers 2/$6.00 and I had 2 $2 off coupons)
5 Pizza Rolls (on sale for 4/$5 at king Soopers and I had a BUNCH of coupons)
1 Colgate Total (Safeway marked down to $1.49 and I had $1 off coupon)

So, all in all, less than a dollar per item and my pantry is growing! Thats when the real savings come in! Obviously, I still needed more food items for my menu for the week but it will be nice to go to the pantry and grab needed items in the future. Happy Shopping everyone!

Play Dates are FUN!

I so enjoy having friends over for play dates, especially my dear friend Erika!
It definitely makes the week go faster and its always nice to catch up,
even though it is a bit crazy with 6 kids to watch..

Good friends- Ella was sleeping because she was sick- poor thing

Clara and Elijah are only 3 weeks apart although they were supposed to be 2 days apart!
Elijah came early and Clara came late!

Wouldn't it be so cute if they grew up together as good friends- Erika and I always are thinking about playing matchmakers when they are older:)

The first major sickness this winter

Poor Elijah has been sick with a bad cold going on 2 weeks.
The past 2 nights he has woken up with a fever of over 103- scary!
I got him in to the doctors tomorrow- I'm wondering if he might have an ear infection.
Ella also went to the docs last week and had a double ear infection- she is slowly getting better.
This was her first ear infection ever.
The twins just had colds for about a week but no fever!
Mark got a cold. I didn't get sick-yet.

This is Elijahs new bed- AAHHHH!!!
I am not happy about it but he has been sick the past 2 weeks and constantly wakes up because he can't breathe. This means Mark gets up with him and then brings him in to me-
Elijah loves to nurses all night long because its comforting to him.
I need to stop this soon beacuse it is only going to get worse.
Part of me does think that this is my last baby so enjoy how he loves to snuggle up to me in bed and the other more sensible part says-
I NEED SLEEP!!!
So, soon, I will be going thru the tramatic expereince of getting him back to his own bed.