Just Melts My Heart!!!

i've been wanting to purchase a bed for our cat friskers and the other day while i was out looking around i came across this cute pet bed from target. i called my husband and asked him what he thought as i described it to him. of course the first question he asked was "how much does it cost?" to which i said "it's on sale!!" i really couldn't pass it up, it's just so darn cute. so on friday night we put it in her usual spot where she sleeps and sat her down in it, but much to my dismay she thought the rubber treadmill would be better for her to sleep on and i must admit i was really disappointed and i might have even called her a bad name. so last night i had not thought much more about it, but as i was turning out the lights i noticed this furry little creature all curled up in her bed.



is that not just the cutest thing you've ever seen? it just melts my heart!!!

Vera Bradley Bonanza Giveaway

please check out Be Thou a Knight for an awesome giveaway! you don't want to miss this!! and your helping Lianna in raising money for IVF.

the giveaway includes all the following items in capri blue:

clip zip id, coin purse, large cosmetic, brush and pencil, eyeglass case, jewelry case, cool keeper, cell phone case, and the villager. might i add that this giveaway is worth over $200!!

struggling with infertility myself i know first hand how expensive, exhausting, and emotional it all can be. it is a very draining process especially when doctors don't have the answers and your just in this percentage of couples that are unexplained. so if you can please donate a few bucks and remember to pray for Lianna and her husband.

I HATE The Flu

can i just say that i HATE the flu!! it has to be the worst feeling in the world. and what's crazy is that it just happened all of a sudden. when i woke up yesterday from my afternoon nap (yes i take naps) i was sweating and achy all over. i was up all night tossing and turning, hurting from head to toe. i mean i literally hurt all over my neck, back, arms, legs. it's RIDICULOUS!! i guess i deserve it though since i did not take up the offer at work and get the shot. so today i had already scheduled and appointment with my girly doctor and she was nice enough to prescribe me some tamiflu. MAN that stuffs expensive!!! anyway, sorry to bother you with my sickness. i just hate it when it's my week off and i'm lying on the couch or in the bed not able to do anything bored to death (since i'm all caught up on my tivo). plus i was really excited about going to Christmas Village tomorrow. oh well, maybe by some miracle i can get better by friday or then again there's always next year.

I Won An Award!!

HOORAY!! i can't believe it. thanks to my wonderful friend and co-worker jillian, i have been honored with this very prestigious award. LOL!!

there are a few rules that go along with winning this award..they are as follows...list 6 things that make me happy and then pass it along to 6 fellow bloggers. due to time and the fact that i AM at work i will just be doing the first part (and all my blogger buddies have already received this award :)

6 things that make me happy:

1.first and foremost my husband. he truly is the rock of our marriage and can always make me laugh at just the right time

2.my kids at work. they have taught me so much and are such a blessing to my life

3.the sunday paper!! coupons, coupons, coupons!!!

4.my co-workers. i could not ask for such a great group of christian girls. they too have taught me alot and have been a blessing to work with.

5.this time of year. the leaves are changing, it's football season, and a reason to eat as much chili as i want.

6.knowing that the Lord knows what is best for my life and that His timing is perfect.

The Proud Wife

the other day i'm sitting on the couch watching food network (which i love by the way) and my husband walks in the door and hands me a letter. i ask him what it is and he tell me to just read it. when i open it up it reads: Congratulations on your academic achievement!... OMGoodness, my husband has just been accepted into the national honor society!! i jumped up off the couch and ran and hugged him and told him how proud i was of him. of course he passed it off as no BIG deal, but the proud wife in me just came out. now i know you must be thinking "jennifer, people get these letters all the time" but what can i say, he has worked so hard this last year after being out of school for 7 years and trust me when i tell you that his decision to go back to school has not been an easy one, especially financially, but God is good and has provided for us during this time. i cannot explain to you how VERY PROUD i am of what he has accomplished and all the hard work he has put in to finishing his degree. so CONGRATS honey! i love you and keep up the good work!!!

Another CVS Run

here's how it went...

1pk Tylenol PM
1pk Bic Soleil Refills
1 Herbal Essence Shampoo
1 Herbal Essence Conditioner
4bags Reese Peanut Butter Cups BOGO

Paid: $2.83
Used $8 in MFC and $13.79 in CVS coupons
Saved: $34.58
Earned back $4 in ECB and $5 off $25 purchase and $1 off Children's Tylenol

i think that this was my most successful trip to date!

New Recipe

so i tried out the taco soup recipe from my friend mary on on monday night and thought i would share it with you all. the ingredients are really simple and to be honest you can leave out some of the ingredients and/or add some of your on twists...

1lb Ground Beef
2cans Rotel
1can Pinto Beans
1can Dark Red Kidney Beans
1can Corn
1can Black Beans
1pk Taco Seasoning Mix (i used the whole packet)
3/4pk Ranch Seasoning Mix
3/4can water (my husband does not like his soup too watery)

i just dumped everything in my crock-pot and let it cook over an hour. the end result was awesome. my husband liked it and of course that was a bonus (this will be another recipe that i can add to my rotation) and we just topped ours off with cheese and sour cream. thanks so much mary for the wonderful recipe. we loved it!!

Shout Out!

just wanted to give my girls at work (steph, heather, mary, and frieda) a shout out! so sorry that i could not be there tonight. hope you girls have a great night and don't get into too much trouble.

luv ya!