Only great minds can read this

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Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.

i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is t aht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

Boomerang Express

G'day Mate!
Last week we have all been at VBS (Vacation Bible School). The program was called the boomerang express, which had an "Australian" theme. I REALLY enjoyed going, it has been a REALLY long time since I was last at a VBS (I think I enjoyed it just as much as the kiddos, if not more) I was in charge (with a few other people) of a large group of 2nd graders. The first day we started off with 15-- several of the kids brought friends along with them and they have all come back :) The biggest class we had was 21. gotta tell you, it is a lot of kids to keep track of and learn names!
I think there are several reasons why I enjoyed it so 1) They are in 2nd grade. 2)It was a group of really sweet kids. 3)They listened 4) They did what was asked of them 5) They listened. Oh, yeah, did I mention that they did what I asked without asking why? and that they listened? yeah, I gotta say, I like 2nd graders!
Sam had a GREAT time going to VBS. He came home with all sorts of crafts and things. Each day when I asked what he learned it was his typical answer: GOD/JESUS. (yes, he learned early on that this is what you say when asked about church) I also asked if he learned any new, fun songs. Everyday he responded, No. As I probed further he shared that he did not sing, he danced. I asked one of his teachers about it and she affirmed his answer. Apparently Sam really enjoyed the motions to all of the songs and was quite good at learning them. So, being the crazy mom lady that I am, I snuck a video camera in there and was able to see him "dance" it was so absolutely adorable. if I could remember how to download it to the computer I would, still working on that.
pretty much Molly was indifferent, but did manage to cling on to me with a death grip and scream each morning when I dropped her off. I am so happy to say that by Friday though she was more used to the routine and didn't cling for as long :)
sam was able to be in class with his friend Jessica. (ahhh, life is always good when Jessica is around :) ) Jessica's big brother Josh was able to really attend. Yeah, do you know how hard it is to get a 9 y/o (well, he was great actually) a 2 1/2 yr old, a 3 yr old and a 1 year old to sit still for a quick picture? yeah, well... here is the best there is

we also had a fun cut out deal at the church. My brilliant idea was to have Sam, Molly and I in it. And here ya go....It was a fun-filled week and the kids were usually tired by the time we got home. Poor Molly just couldn't hold out any longer. I changed her diaper and went to wash my hands... what is that like 30 seconds? this is what I found when I came back.


It was fun and now I really want to go to Australia for our next vacation ha!!

Free Blockbuster movies

Free Blockbuster Express Code

These are similar to Red Box Movie Rentals

Click HERE to find out if there is a kiosk near you and use code CKVPX9A7 (valid 7/20 – 7/27) for 1 FREE rental.

Here are also (2) Rent 1 Get 1 Free codes:

CKVPX987 (valid 7/27 – 8/10)

CKVPX9C7 (valid 8/10 – 8/24)

1 year photo

mmm, couldn't you just eat her up?!

save some dough day

HERE is a coupon for free portrait package from picture people coupon expires the 25th.

Score a coupon for a FREE serving of 15-Layer Lasagne from Spaghetti Warehouse, valid ONLY on Lasagne Day, July 29th (I didn't even know there was such a thing)! Just go on over here and become a fan of Spaghetti Warehouse on Facebook, then they'll send you an e-coupon!

Express has a new high value coupon available: Save $30 off your $75 purchase or save $15 off your $30 purchase! This coupon is only valid through July 19th, so hurry make use of it!

Sonic has a new coupon available that will make for .99 cent Sonic Chillers! Sonic Chillers are normally priced at $2.49, so this is over 50% off the regular cost! If you've never had a Sonic Chiller, there basically Limeade drinks mixed with soft serve ice cream!

Interested in snagging a .99 Sonic Chiller?!
Just go on over here and enter your email address. Soon after, they'll email you with a link to the coupon.

Jack in the Box is offering up a yummy birthday freebie! Just go on over here and print a coupon for a FREE dessert on your Birthday... yum! Please note a valid I.D. is required.

Rainforest Cafe coupon. Save $10 on your next food or beverage purchase of $25 or more! This coupon is valid through 7/31



Snag a FREE sample of Huggies Goodnites Underpants

rain, rain, we are greatful for the rain

Baby, it has been HOT outside! we were also blessed with a little bit of rain a couple of weeks ago. This meant no outside playing, which leads to a little bit of boredom. Leave it to Sam to find his own entertainment when cooped up in the house:
1) find salt shaker on kitchen island and well, shake of course!
2) transform to your alter ego, "SPIDERSAM MAN"
3) make many, many phone calls to friends/daddy/grandparents etc
4) refuse to wear clothes and run around in your big boy underwear
5)and last, but not least.... hang on your mom's leg whenever she moves from one spot to another.gotta say though, I am not so sure that #5 was a rainy day deal only as Sam has been VERY attached (literally) to me lately. He has wanted to cuddle with me, sit on my lap, and of course hang on me. He usually wants Kirk to put him to bed, but now it is me. It is really sweet, I love the fact that he is going through a "mommy phase" though I have to admit, I do enjoy when kirk gets home and plays hide and seek with the kids-- gives me a little time to get things done without someone hanging on me.

memory test

Hey, if you have a little time on your hands and want to see how well your memory is, try THIS little test. It seems so simple, yet unfortunately I found it a little difficult. I would advise doing this at a time when your 3 year old is able to find a project to do by himself and your 1 year old is not fussing to be held... need I say more?

ok, now, after you do that one, try THIS one. This is really cool in the fact that it is the memory game with a 'twist'. By 'twist' I mean MUSIC!! so, turn your speakers on and have fun!

Free mocha Mondays/free ARBY Wednesdays

Does your McDonalds have a McCafe? Every Monday, through August 3rd from 7 am- 7 pm you can stop by your local McCafe and get a FREE sample of iced or hot Mocha...for more details click HERE(click on "Free Mocha Mondays" in the bottom middle). There is a limit of one sample sized 8 oz Hot Mocha or 7 oz Iced Mocha per person per visit! That is a nice sized sample if you ask me!

Also, don't forget about the ARBY"S freebie on Wed

wed free arby sandwich

check out what they are giving away at ARBYS today


and YES I am not an idiot, I did realize that the header was from last AUG.. But haven't been able to get the kiddos to be good enough to get a cute 4th of July picture yet. Hopefully I will be able to before 2010! :)