Monday, November 30, 2009

more deals...

I know, I had several complaints about the "deals" that I post. I was SOOOO good over Halloween and the whole black Friday deals, but I think it is in my blood and I just have to post some things I find out there. (sorry) I promise I will add more "our life" things in between!!

FREE REDBOX MOVIE
Good through 12/2, use code SPNSV9.


I don't know if you do the "picture with santa" thing, so if you do you might be interested in this:










The Digital Photo Center at Walmart is having free photos with Santa (courtesy of Fuji Film) on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 from 10AM to 2PM. I would probably call your local Walmart to see if they are doing this deal (and you might want to get there early, I imagine any FREE event at wally world will be CRAZY busy!!!)

Sunday, November 29, 2009

happenin' deals

12 Days of Free Food at Whataburger

Sign up and you will receive a coupon for free food valid every other day from December 2nd to the 24th, 2009. It could be anything from a shake, to French fries, to a Whataburger. Click HERE to sign up!



Order online by 11:59 p.m. CT, December 3, 2009, to get free standard shipping on ANY purchase, within the contiguous U.S.

Oriental Trading

Enter key code WCX8726 during checkout. Only one offer allowed per order.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Halloween overload


Wow! it is amazing how you can drag one simple day out over 1 1/2 weeks. Sam was so excited about Halloween this year. I am not sure where or how he knew about this wonderful day, but he talked about it for weeks. For some reason he was CONVINCED that he was going to get cotton candy when trick or treating as well. (yet again, I am not sure where he heard or learned about cotton candy or why it is a staple at halloween) There were trips to two different pumpkin patches, trick or treating at the fire safety town (so cool) --- the highlight of that night was the school bus shuttle! trick or treating and or course our church's fall fun festival. I have always LOVED Halloween, I mean really, what other day is it ok to knock on your neighbors (those you know and those you don't) and ask them to give you candy?! To top it all off you get to dress up in cool outfits like princess dresses and spiderman! I tried to not overload this post with pictures, so here are just a few of the highlights of the 2 weeks of Halloween!!!

The most handsome cowboy in all the west (and east and north and south)

Who can resist the sting of this cute little bumble bee?

Trick or TreatAt the Festival there were games
Animals
bounce houses, slides and obstacle coursesand of course a photo session

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Run, Lauren, Run!!

A couple of weeks ago, Kirk's 23 year old cousin, Lauren, passed away unexpectedly. Lauren suffered from Cerebral Palsy had been confined to a wheelchair all of her life. On Tuesday October 20th, Lauren was able to talk, walk, run, dance, jump, sing, and fly for the first time. I can only imagine the sight as she leapt into the arms of Jesus and hugged Him without feeling pain. Lauren's life was cut very short, but as you read the obituary written by her sister, you can see she was able to see and do a lot.

Lauren

Lauren Nicole (23) was never able to speak words the way most people do, but she spoke with more love and depth than many people can comprehend. Her presence in the world brought a love so sincere and pure, that the hardest of hearts could not help but soften when she smiled. When Lauren was born on June 1, 1986, she unexpectedly came upon cerebral palsy. This condition kept her from the ability to walk, to talk and to move the way most people do. The American society might consider this a disadvantage because of system structures and physical barriers, but in God's world she is so blessed and so lucky. Now Lauren is walking, running, singing, dancing and talking with God in heaven experiencing a love we can never imagine. Lauren was at the least a blessing and was the central force and strength to her family and friends. Her physical end on October 20, caught her family and friends off guard but the strength she bestowed is still present.Everyday she woke up she had a new adventure ahead of her. Lauren got to spend months at Disney World with her mom Mary Janel, her dad Jimmy, her sisters Meagan and Kimber and her brother Alex. There she was able play, just like the other kids. One of her favorite things there was riding in the giant honey pot experiencing the many adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Last summer she got to ride her honey pot 5 times in a row without getting out.Lauren made her way across the world, sailing through the Bahamas on Disney Cruises, heading down to Key Largo for Dolphin Human therapy, and sipping smoothies on the beaches in Malibu. There was nothing that she could not do and nothing her family and friends would not support.Lauren was active in her community, her family and her extended family Southwest Church of Christ. She was always out attending movies, musicals, festivals and parades. She loved going to church every week and greeting everyone. Thursday mornings she loved to spend time in the church kitchen with her mom and friend, Becky making lunches for the meals on wheels program. Her family was behind her and had a tight bond.

**Jimmy and Mary Jane, I am so very sorry for your loss, though Lauren's new body is perfect and she is in a much, much happier place in heaven, I can not imagine losing a child.


Friday, November 06, 2009

home depot Christmas light deal

Take your old Christmas lights to Home Depot from November 5th-15th and get a $3 coupon for each set (up to 5 sets) good on any energy efficient LED Christmas lights. Home Depot LED lights will be $5.97 during that promotion- or only $2.97 each after the trade-in coupon!