COHEN

*Reminder* Blogging Moment of Silence for Cohen

This was created by Megan's talented friend Allison from Sylvia Rose Designs.

Please do not forget the Blogging Moment of Silence for Cohen.  Beginning tonight at midnight.  Thank you all for spreading the word and participating.  Don't forget to go and link up at Send Love To Cohen.  The Linky will open tonight at 12:00 am (midnight).

Here is the information and banner again for those who have not seen it.

What: Moment of Silence for Cohen

When: Thursday July 1st from midnight to 11:59 pm.

How: Bloggers participating will post the Cohen banner (below) or simply post Cohen’s name in large letters on their blog.

Why: July 1st Megan and Brent will be holding Cohen’s memorial service. The moment of silence is an opportunity for Megan’s blog community to stand behind her and support her on this difficult day. Linking up will give Megan a chance to see the support at a glance.

Banner:

Top 2 Tuesday

Top 2 Things (not people) you would take to a deserted island.

This was a tough one for me, but I loved thinking of being on a deserted island.  Although you can tell I am a mom because my first thought was sunscreen.  Hey don't judge, I burn!  So we are going to pretend this is a beautiful deserted island with lots of sun that does not burn. ;)

A Good Book:

and

A Journal

So what would you bring?  Thanks to the Undomestic Momma for hosting!

A Moment of Silence for Cohen

I am sure many of you have been following Cohen's story over at Megan's blog, In This Wonderful Life or at Jess' blog, Send Love to Cohen.  After I heard the news I, like many of you, attempted to write something to Megan to let her know I was still praying for her and many other things.  My heart was breaking for this family.  Unfortunatley in these types of situations my mouth can not usually translate what my heart is feeling. 

On Thursday July 1st the family will be holding Cohen's memorial.  With the blessing of Jess, the sponsor of Send Love to Cohen, I am asking any blogger that has followed this story and prayed for Megan, Cohen and their family to join in a Blogging Moment of Silence for Cohen.

How it will work, you can grab the banner I have made with Cohen's name on it or put just his name on your blog in big letter's.  Remember it is a moment of silence, so simple is better.  The moment of silence will be from Midnight to 11:59 pm, July 1st.  Please respect Cohen's memorial day by devoting your days post to Cohen's Moment of Silence.  After you have posted please go to Send Love To Cohen and link up!  Linking up will give Megan the opportunity to see how many bloggers were thinking of her on July 1st.

Please help get the word out!

Thank you to everyone in advance for participating! 

I would also like to remind everyone that there is a fundraiser going on for Baby Cohen Marshall Special Needs Trust at Send Love to Cohen.  You can donate through a purchase of Stella & Dot merchandise or through the Paypal button on the website.

Giveaway and Sticky Floor Update

Jess over at In the Sky With Diamonds is having a fabulous giveaway!  A $60 giftcard to CSN Stores to be exact!

If I win, these are a few items I have my eyes on.

We have been looking for new rugs forever and I LOVE theis style.  We have two areas that need rugs and this design would be perfect!

I am currently tortured with a stationary faucet and a too shallow sink.  So this would fix half of the problem.  They also had tons of sinks, I just could not decide.  I am pretty set on a white farmhouse sink.

Onto other news - an update on the sticky floor situation.  As I have mentioned, before I ventured into the non-profit world I had my own cleaning business for a number of years.  So I really set out to figure out the sticky floor situation.  Know what I discovered?  1) I am not cleaning them often enough 2) the stickiness is from all of the extra fruit consumption in the house.

The culprits are pictured below.

  The cute baldy flings fruit - not poo, like most monkeies and the other cute girl likes to wander while she eats.  The way I was able to solve this was with my handy Bissel Steam Mop for my tile and my Orange Glo Mop for my hardwoods.  Now, I only use the Orange GLo Mop damp with water day-to-day.  If I am going to do a good thorough cleaning than I use the solution.  This system helps keep your floors looking fresh and shiney.  I have used other woodfloor cleaning products I prefer Orange Glo, in the spray bottle.  Just a note I am not paid by either company with money or product to say these things.  I have experience to back this up.  I like to find the best way to clean with the least amount of work.  I also obviously can't stand for anything to be sticky or gross - so it HAS to work!

Happy cleaning and get over to see Jess and enter!

Happy Summer Indeed!

Remember me talking about the Flip Flop Swap I was doing?  Well my goodies arrived this week.

I had a great partner, Jessica from Domesticated Bliss.  She is from Florida but loves the mountains.  And here I am land locked in mountaious Colorado dreaming about the sea.  Pretty great match, don't ya think?

I will say Jessica sure knows here flip flops, I love the one's she sent.  She went above and beyond and sent me a Liberty of London Wrap and some polish to make my feet look good, well better in flip flops.

So thank you to Jessica my Flip Flop Swap partner!

And a big thank you to Jess from All-American Jess for hosting!

Back In the Saddle

Last night I did not get home from work until almost 9PM. 

I grabbed one of these;

from here

And than headed to bed.

Major diet F.A.I.L.

Surely these honey's have no calories after 9PM.  Am I right?

Oh well, I promised myself at the beginning of this that I would let little slips like this go and just keep focusing on the big picture - not the little mistakes.  So I am back in the saddle again.

Happy Thursday - I am so done with this week!

Miscellany Monday

I am really starting to look forward to Mondays, because I get to be so random!

{first}

I am doing the same things I did last Monday, taking AL to the doctor.  Poor baby had a fever of over 101 last night and just does not seem to be getting better.  If you can not tell, I am not afraid to use my insurance.

{second}

I may need to start a seperate weekly post for the idiot ways I injure myself. (which leads me to third and fourth.)

{third}

Do not think you can run bases in sandals and a skirt in front of 5th and 6th graders and leave with your dignity.  That is all I am going to say other than, it was funny until I woke up this morning.

{fourth}

Be careful licking long envelopes - you may cut the crease of your mouth.  I am just saying it is a possibility.

{fifth}

I really need to get a hold of this working full time/ three kids things.

{sixth}

I am not sure what has changed but my floors are constantly sticky.  Even after I just clean them.  I can't stand to be barefoot in my house anymore.  Am I just loosing my mind?  Is it because it is hot?  Is it because I have a traveling/throwing eater/drinker?  Is it because the floor is old?  Is it because I cleaned them with amonia ONCE?  This is how much I think about it, and how much it grosses me out.

{seventh}

Today marks the first day of me getting back into the weightloss swing of things.  After my very long hiatus.  I feel like I have no idea what I am doing.

{eight}

I still have 1 more Vegas recap coming.

Thanks Carrisa for hosting!

Father's Day Interview, 2010

I took this idea and the questions from Naomi over at The Happy Sanitarium.  Thanks Naomi!

Just a note, LD is 4 and AL is 1 and has just learned to say "mine" and LOVES it!

What is something Daddy always says to you?


LD: "Happy Birthday” & “I love you!"

AL: "Mine"

What makes Daddy happy?

LD: Light & Glasses & a Hat & a Cap

AL: Mine

What makes Daddy laugh?

LD: Cookies and a puppet show and silly faces

AL: Mine

How does Daddy make you laugh?

LD: With a puppet show and a silly face and a silly laugh

AL: Mine

What did Daddy like to do when he was a kid?

LD: Have Pepper (Dr.Pepper) and ice cream and medicine and headphones (she was just looking around the room at things to answer) oh and a suitcase.

AL: Mine

How old is Daddy?

LD: This much? (holds up 5 fingers, than 10 fingers than 7 fingers)

AL: Mine

How tall is Daddy?

LD: I don’t know this much (holding her arms apart) is that huge?

AL: Mine

What does Dad do when you're not around?

LD: Hide and seek

AL: Mine

If Daddy became famous, what would he be famous for?

LD: Airplane

AL: Mine

What is Daddy REALLY GOOD at?

LD: Old McDonald has a Farm and hide-n-seek

AL: Mine

What is Daddy not very good at?

LD: Hide-n-seek

AL: Mine

What does Daddy do for his job?

LD: Do the dishes.

AL: Mine

What is Daddy's favorite food?

LD: Mac n Cheese and soup

AL: Mine

What makes you proud of your Daddy?

LD: Hugs and kisses, I love you’s and good night’s

AL: Mine

What makes you happy he's your daddy?

LD: We play together outside

AL: Mine

If Daddy were an animal, what kind of animal would he be?

LD: An elephant

AL: Mine

What do you and Dad do together?

LD: Watch TV and have fun

AL: Mine

How are you and Dad the same?

LD: Same eyes

AL: Mine

How are you and Dad different?

LD: I am this tall and daddy is this tall (again with the arms)

AL: Mine

How do you know Daddy loves you?

LD: He says I love you and Good Night

AL: Mine

Where's Daddy's favorite place to go?

LD: To the mall with me and to Grammy and Papa’s

AL: Mine

What does Daddy like most about Momma?

LD: She gets me a band-aid when I hurt myself

AL: Mine

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband and an amazing father!!  We love you!

Wake Me Up...Our Vegas Recap

As I may have mentioned we went to Vegas because of hubbies job.  The conferences had bashes every night.  The first night was just a general party with lots of fun things to do.  We got to make buttons with our pictures on them, take pictures with giant talking walking robots, experience an oxygen bar, spray on tatoos, eat and drink for free and make this great video.  I can already feel myself blushing but it is too fun not to share!

After we left the party more fun insued, to include some fist pumpin!