Jennifer

A Gals Best Friend Her Doggy

July 15, 2010 by Jennifer 2 Comments

If you have been following along with me on Facebook, you will know my youngest DD L has been very sick with her asthma and allergies. She is on multiple steroids, antibiotics, antihistamines, 2 allergy shots a week, 3 breathing treatments a day and the list could go on. Her body really needs a break.

Hopefully this morning will be the first step in her body getting the break. I am a nervous mommy as I am such a worry wart. My baby girl is getting her tonsils and adenoids remove. It is a simple surgery but with her asthma, it makes the surgery a bit riskier. I know the Good Lord has his arms wrapped around her and my Grandma is right there as her guardian angel all through surgery and recovery.

Another person that will be by her side for the next 2 weeks during recovery is our doggy. They are truly BFF’s and love each other so much.

Mom and Daughters Go Magical at Disney

July 12, 2010 by Jennifer 7 Comments

On our recent road trip, the girls and I sneaked away for a couple nights and had some much needed one on one time with each other. I have mom guilt so much since I work full-time and so when the opportunity fell in my lap by a wonderful and inspiring mom friend, the girls and I were off to the most magical place on Earth…. Disney.

As you know we were at Animal Kingdom but our first night in the magical land, it was all about Magic Kingdom.

Since my beautiful princesses were in tow, I of course had to make our first stop with a walk through Cinderella’s castle.

As soon as we walked through the royal palace, the girls locked their eyes on the ever so popular Carousel ride. Every time we go to Magic Kingdom, the girls have to make sure they ride the Carousel. I loved the Carousel as a child growing up so to see the glitter in the girls eyes, just makes my heart melt all over again.

Skipping off the Carousel onto “It’s a Small World” ride all the while singing it as loud as we can holding hands….

We glided right off that boat onto our magical carpet to see the ever so cool 3D show that splashes water on you and blows air in your face. The smiles, the giggles, and the nerdy yellow glasses. Memories forever with my girls.

As the darkness was setting in, our hearts were bursting out at the seams for the Electrical Parade. We first heard of the Parade back in February at Disney Social Media Moms, so to be able to experience the Parade in person was really a dream come true for the girls.

We sought out our spot to make sure we had the perfect setting to be able to enjoy the parade and up came a little handsome boy that wanted a hug so bad from L. He held out his hands to her over and over.

L just would give him the cold shoulder and finally he just started pleading “Please give me a hug”, but there was just no hope from princess L!

She is saving her love for her future prince but that is many many years away ;). It was onto the highlight of the night with my two favorite girls.

DISNEY’S ELECTRICAL PARADE

The girls eyes were captured by the first float and their faces were lit up with such delight. Take a glimpse into parts of the parade!

Happy 4th of July America!!!

The night was finished off with the princesses sitting by the castle to watch the skies light up with all the colors we could ever think of.

Mom and Daughter time at Disney ROCKS!

Good Earth Means Good Food for Your Soul

July 12, 2010 by Jennifer 77 Comments

Contest now closed. Congratulations to Comment Number 33 for being selected via Random.org!

As a family, we are really trying to get back to the basics with our eating. So many times in this fast paced society do we want to reach for fast foods and not take the time to really sit down for a well cooked healthy meal. What if I told you that you could cook a healthy 5 star cuisine meal in less than 30 minutes?

Meet Good Earth!

100% whole grain, no trans fat, no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives, no MSG – just add meat and, voila! Dinner is served. Good Earth dry dinner kits offer a selection of four delectable meals: Mediterranean Chicken with angel hair pasta, Spicy Citrus Glazed Shrimp with angel hair pasta, Herb Crusted Chicken with mushroom risotto and Tuscan Chicken with penne pasta.

I was given the chance to review the Mediterranean Chicken and let me just say… my husband is very picky. He is pretty much a meat and potatoes kind of guy and will not stray far from that particular meal. When I sat this before him

I received the look. I said just try it. He took one bite, then another, and another until the whole plate was cleaned. I just smiled. Thank you Jesus that I can add another meal that my husband will eat. It truly was so delicious that I was thinking I should feel guilty for eating it, but I don’t have to with it having no trans fat, no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives, or no MSG.

It’s your turn to get the chance to try the Good Earth meals for yourself. One lucky blog reader will win a Good Earth gift pack that includes a Good Earth Mediterranean Chicken dry dinner kit, two sets of bamboo flatware, two bamboo dishes, a bamboo utility board and a 100% recyclable grocery tote.

All you need to do is leave a comment below on who you would cook this new dinner for and you will be entered to win. I will leave it open for entries until July 20, 2010 11:59pm EST. I will choose one winner via Random.org.

P.S. The product, gift pack, information and additional gift pack to give away were all given to me by Good Earth and MyBlogSpark

Dyson Animal DC25 Review

July 8, 2010 by Jennifer 1 Comment

As many of you know, my youngest daughter is allergic to many environmental things and unfortunately has asthma. We will be putting reviews here of how how we are changing our household to a better environment for her. Check out our first review of the Dyson Animal DC25.

Animals and Animals and More Animals at Animal Kingdom

July 8, 2010 by Jennifer 3 Comments

Part of our Road Trip included a couple days at Disney. Disney is actually not one of L’s favorite places but we assured her that she would get to go to her best place… Animal Kingdom. This girl is a huge animal lover and her face just lights up so big when she sees any type of animal.

This time was no different. As soon as we walked through the entrance door, we were on a race to find the first animals. It did not take long until we found beautiful surroundings.

We all could have just stood there for hours and carried on conversations about nature’s beauty! L was just amazed at all the animals and how they would walk right up to the fence that we were standing behind. The animals are definitely such a highlight of Animal Kingdom for sure. L and M could care less about the rides there ;).

Another must see highlight was the Lion King Festival there. We were not able to see this previously when we were there at Disney, so we thought we would check out the production. L was a bit nervous walking in because she just wasn’t quite sure what was going on in this particular building out in the wild! Once we were in though, she was all smiles and clapping hands. I even at one time in the show had tears well up in my eyes. The show as THAT awesome. If you are at Animal Kingdom, make sure to put this show on your schedule.

Each section in the building was part of a group and had to do certain sounds at the beginning of the show. We were all just laughing so hard listening to everyone.

L was just amazed by all the sights and sounds the entire time. She never once complained and was so into the show.

The acrobatics of the show were so artistic and was really putting a wow on for the crowd.

Take a listen into the beautiful music that was sang throughout the whole show! You will definitely add this to your must see list. We can’t wait to go back! Notice towards the end of the video of L clapping her little heart out.

Jennifer

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