Having my parents here Wednesday night was great. It’s nice they’ve come so frequently. It makes it feel like we’re not three hours away. Though I wish it were more like 15 minutes. The four of us drove to Kevin’s family’s house. We drove our “new” car. Mom and Dad brought their truck. And Cooper. […]
The One with the Thankful Turkey
No, the turkey I’m referring to being thankful isn’t the holiday bird. I did not spare the turkey. It will be eaten and enjoyed. The “Turkey” is me. My Papa Vern always used to call me “Turkey.” And when Ash was born I was “Turkey One” and she was “Turkey Two.” I liked that for […]
The One with the Cheap Gas for our “New” Car
I needed to get gas. We meant to stop at Meijer’s gas station but we totally forgot. So when I went out again I stopped at the little podunk station known as Admiral. I am SO glad I did. Gas was just $2.41 while it was at least $2.53 EVERYwhere else. How awesome is that?! […]
The One with the Cheapest Date Ever
I’m still full from yesterday’s linner. (Linner=lunch & dinner.) I guess my birthday has not yet passed. Which I’m totally ok with. We decided to check movie showings at the Dollar Theater. (Dollar Theater=best invention ever.) Julie & Julia was showing! I was SO excited! I have been waiting to see this show since I […]
The One with the Grinch Who Hates My Extra Long Birthday
My birthday has extended into the weekend. Besides Nevercast singing me “happy birthday” from the stage, my husband continued to love on me in extra special ways. Today he went on a walk in the park with me. It was the best. I ended up running by myself back to the car because his foot […]
The One with the Birthday Account
Not sure if you noticed my updated WFMW post. After announcing the goodness that is free DQ and Coldstone, I was informed of at least three more venues with Birthday Clubs. I signed up on the evening of the 18th. In hopes that I would still reap the benefits of restaurants on my birthday. Just […]
The One with the Piano Music
Things that need to be documented. The Chocolate Overload Blizzard from Dairy Queen is A.mazing! You don’t feel nearly as guilty downing 700 plus calories when you walk the mile and a half to the campus of EMU. And back again. Because you’re took cheap to pay for parking. So you leave at the Dairy […]
The One with the Free Ice Cream
This particular tip is about to work for me today! Kevin and I are going to cash in my birthday Blizzard coupon from the one and only Dairy Queen. Yes, that’s right. Because my birthday’s tomorrow, the DQ has sent me a coupon. Buy one 16oz Blizzard, get one free! Rock on! And not only […]
The One with the Trilogy of Pancakes
So many things. one. We signed up for yet another health insurance plan. After Kevin’s contract at WSU ran out, we lost HAP coverage. Which I’m really sad about. Because it was phenomenal. So we’re back with Blue Cross. It’s a great plan. But paying $300 a month for issues that may or may not […]
The One with the Concert
After many weeks “off” while taking care of her dangerously ill baby boy, MckMama is back. (Stellan’s story is a miraculous one. You should definitely check it out.) And she wants to know she’s not the only one who leaves her laundry piled in the clothes baskets. Or picks a wedgie during church. Or blames […]