Frizz Head

Please don't judge these pictures. I had to get the full effect. Yes, I am posting raw pictures, no makeup, fresh out of the shower, with crazy frizz head. I hate to do this but it is something I'm really excited about and I was not about to get dolled up for before and after pictures right before going to bed. My whole life I have had some crazy big hair. Which does come in handy sometimes, like in the 80's or well...I guess that was it. It is a must that I have to blow dry my hair pretty quickly after I wash it. I usually sleep on it then have to straiten it the next day, even for a pony tail day, or it is crazy frizzy/wavy. So I've been eyeballing this straitening thing called Brazilian Blowout. Yes, I'm aware it might be the worst name...so many other things come to mind. It came up on Deal Chicken in the fall, I contemplated buying it all day, did some research and at the last minute before it expired it bought it. I really hate trying new hair people but I felt it was worth it to try this out. The other day I drove all the way to Paradise Valley to get it done...and I think I'm in love with it. So here is the   craziness I have had to deal with. This first picture is right after a blow dry.

Here it is now, right after a blow dry. Don't worry I will still be able to produce the famous 'bump' with the right product (more on that later).

Here is the back before and after. Can you guess which one is after?

Today was amazing. I woke up, bumped it (with product of course, not Bumpits) and left for the day. No flat iron, nothing...it was so easy. Wow, I am so excited. This will save so much time. 

 It is for sure worth every penny.

AMAZING

Need I say more. This was dessert tonight, the perfect end to a great day.

Egg McAllan

This was my delicious dinner tonight

This is the homemade version of a very familiar famous breakfast sandwich. They are a favorite at the Allan house.

Grass cones

This was a first. We have never seen these beauties before. I had to hold up traffic for these ones.

Patterns

Today, we made a shirt for preschool tomorrow afternoon (here I go promoting procrastination to my son). He was instructed to make some sort of pattern on a shirt or some sort of piece of clothing. We got creative and headed to the craft store. This is what he chose. A bright green shirt and some fabric paint.  He made dots and lines for his pattern.  We had a great time making the shirt today. I really hope it dries by tomorrow afternoon, there is some large globs of paint that I'm not convinced will ever dry. I love watching his little mind be creative and let him go to town on art projects. He is really proud of his creation.

I just had to throw this picture in for today. I broke down and finally did it. I bought the Ugg boots I've been eyeballing for quite some time. I wore them today even though it was warm. My piggies were so comfy!

Content

Well I finally finished this project. At least enough to be content with for now. I still have a little to do and I need to try to sell some stuff and get the rest to Goodwill. It feels so good to have a clean house. I was really motivated last night to finish up. I had scheduled a cleaning lady to come and had to do the 'clean' before the cleaning crew comes. I worked 12 hours and came home to an immaculate house and yard (landscapers came too). It was a good day!

27 Weeks

Trucking right along, I'm now at 27 weeks, time is really flying by. I keep thinking I have a lot of time to get things ready and every week goes by and still nothing is ready. However, if you've been reading I've been doing some serious cleaning and purging. But this isn't getting girl/baby things ready... I'm feeling great despite a few pains here and there. It tends to depend on how much I do in one day. But this is to be expected. I am enjoying being pregnant. I love having a big belly, I wish food babies could be as cute.

I just had to throw in this picture, he was saying cheese for me.

Wrestle Mania

This is pretty much our house every night. 3 big boys wrestling. I have to admit I was a little nervous watching tonight. Boy are they getting rough. Zackary is running and jumping on Aaron from about 3 feet away, they slam into furniture and each other. Even Otis gets involved (licking them in the face).  

What am I going to do with these boys?

Rockstar Parking

This is what I accidently pulled up to today at Frys. I was really excited.

Purging

This is what I like to call purging...maybe at this point it is nesting. I actually am a little embarrassed to post this on the blog but right now this is what is consuming my mind. I NEED TO GET RID OF EVERYTHING. Now, I am not the cleanest person out there but I like a little order and to be able to walk around. With kids I have had to let go a little and realize that being clean is not always going to happen. Wow I keep looking at this picture and can't believe my eyes. Believe it or not, this cluster has some organization to it. One pile is for Goodwill, one is of clothes that are cute but I just don't wear anymore, along with some shoes and hangers. A friend at work mentioned she gets rid of anything she hasn't worn in 2 years. I have adopted this policy and am sticking with it. I really just need 1 day to finish this project.

This pile is in the loft. It is from 2 weeks ago when I cleaned out 3 closets. I am considering having a trade/swap party with friends that need to purge too. We all probably have good stuff that others might want but just don't use it anymore. However, thinking about keeping all this stuff for a few more weeks makes me tick a little. We might just get an awesome tax deduction next year. Goodwill here we come. 

 Any thoughts on a trade/swap party?

Science Project

I know this is a lame picture for the day. But the day was a little hectic and filled with activities. We started off with a rushed trip to the grocery store to get the last few things for the science project, then to music class, home for a quick lunch, then off to Liz's to drop off Lane, then off to preschool for the afternoon. The project went great and all the kids loved the lab coats and the fact that they got to be scientists today. They all went home with this little project. We also made 'frogs on a log' with celery, cream cheese, and craisins. They were a hit! Once I get the pictures back from preschool I will add them to the post. It was a hectic but great day!

Zoo

Today we actually made it into the zoo. We tried on Monday (MLK Day) and I was not willing to fight the crowds and walk 3 miles from the parking lot to the entrance. So I told the kids I would bring them back soon. Today was wonderful, there was hardly anyone there and the weather was amazing. We met up with some great friends and enjoyed the day.

Isn't he delish!

After a long day at the zoo. This was barely out of the parking lot.

Science projects

I signed myself up to be a science mom at preschool this year. I had to go all out for my first lesson on Thursday. I got lab coats for all the kids and we are doing celery in food coloring and a lesson on plants. They are going to love it! I hope. How cute are they going to look? I can't wait.

Donuts

Gotta love cream filled chocolate covered donuts.

Test

Just testing the new app I got.  It finally worked!

It's Complete

Here is the after picture. The long desired pavers are finally finished. I love them, they look so nice and really complete the yard. There are still a few changes we want to make but they are small and easy projects.

Date Night

We finally had a date night. We had a great sushi dinner at a new restaurant down the street Otaku then headed out to a movie. It was nice to get a night out. We need to do more of these just us 2. We are lucky enough to have great parents that are willing and offer to watch our kiddos, for us to enjoy some time together.

Ugg Slippers

They finally came today! Aaron got me a pair for Christmas to replace my very old and worn out pair. I love them! Uggs aren't the prettiest slippers, but man are they comfy.

Tomorrow Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the BIG day. The pavers are going to be installed. It will be a 2 day process and as you can see, I'm REALLY excited. Here are some before pictures.

I got a little crazy today trying to clean up for tomorrow, but I just want it to look perfect. I think I might  have some landscapers come in next week for a big clean up.

I think back in the corner is where the new home for the turtle sand box will be.  We are just going to have to take out some plants and "rock cages."

Super Saver

I have been doing Coupon Sense for quite a while now. Since August to be exact. The whole purpose was to save the $200.00 some where in the budget to pay for preschool so I didn't have to work more. And let me tell you...It sure has paid off. I am also somewhat addicted to getting free things and saving tons. I really hate if I'm at the store and forgot coupons or found items on sale that I know I have a coupon at home for. I limit myself to only going to Frys, Bashas, and CVS or I would make myself completely insane trying to go to too many stores. I'm sure I miss great deals but it isn't worth that much more work to me right now.

Check this out, I got all this for $3.56. Savings of 91%, I can't believe I ever paid full price at the grocery store. It almost makes me sick to think how much extra I have always paid for things. Yes, it takes a little extra time, but with the Coupon Sense website it is totally doable.

This is not an advertisement, I just love Coupon Sense!