Thursday Randoms, Donate, and Deal Alert

1. Sweet shades. I got Elliana a few pairs of sunglasses for Christmas and she had the opportunity to sport one of these last week when we went out to the park. Then, she proceeded to wear it around the house. Furthermore, in the tub. I think they suit her well.

2. Park Day. Here are a couple pics I snapped with my phone at the park last week. It was such a beautiful day out, we spent 2.5 hours there. I have an additional post to go with those pictures I posted earlier this week. Some thoughts on this day. It is scheduled to post next week. You won't want to miss.
3.Lunch Time. My baby girl always has the biggest smile on her face. Always very mischievous. And always up to no good. She's all about having fun. And this smile? As much as I try to stand my ground... it melts me to the core. Each. And every time.

4. Tomato soup take two. I tried it again this week. This time used crushed tomatoes. I think overall it was a success. Even Elliana ate it as well this time. For some reason though, tomato soup really fills me up. I can never actually eat a full bowl.

5. Too many pictures. Is it possible to take too many? I have had my i-phone for 9 months now and have taken over 5,000 pictures on my phone. I got an error message the other day saying that I was at my max. Now, I've been downloading them on the computer. Correction, they are downloaded on the computer. But I just can't stand to delete them off my phone.

6. Big girl. Someone please tell me how it's possible that my little itty bitty 6 pound baby grew up into this toddler? Who lays on the ground with pillows throwing them everywhere. I mean seriously.

7. Book lover. E is obsessed. She could read all day and night long, and I do't mind it one bit. The other day all she wanted to do was read in the morning... so this is us... bright and early... reading. It was fun.

8. Yummy dinner. I made one last week, delicious. Pork chops. Baked potato. Bread. And cucumber, onion, tomato salad. Even wine to go with. It was tasty. And fun to try something new.

9. Cravings. Non-pregnancy related. But if I am up late at night, sometimes I get random cravings... and usually it consists of colorful doughnut shaped cereal. Fruit loops. Yum yum yum. Want to know a fun fact? I ate a bowl every morning while I was pregnant with E.

10. Daily groceries. Anyone else out there as crazy as I am and find yourself at the grocery story on a daily basis? No? Because we do. All the time. Mainly because I cook dinner every night and there is almost always something that I have forgotten or run out of. So off we go. And E? Well she basically knows everyone by now. And she gives me this look when we pull in... like... seriously, mama? Again?

11. I love this shirt. That is all.

12. Every morning. This is how Elliana hangs out with us on the weekends. We start the mornings off with Baby Einstein and lots and lots of snuggles. And I love this picture most because it has my 2 most favorite people in it. I melt.

13. Drinking and driving.. That would be my daughter. Explanation? Sure. So the other night I was making dinner. Elliana had her sippy cup of water in hand. 5 minutes later, I am giving her a snack and realize I don't know where her sippy cup is. So I go hunting. Under the couch. In the bathroom. Laundry room. Every corner. Every nook. I am down on all 4's. At this point, I get super super frustrated. I hate not knowing where something is. I am like a surgeon. All sippy cups must be accounted for. So finally, 30 minutes later... I see her car sitting there, and immediately lift the lid to find the hidden treasure. I guess she feels as though she will need it when she drives.

 14. Twirling and baby einstein. This is one of the ways that Elliana watches her favorite show. And it's the cutest thing ever. Twirling of the hair... sitting on her knees... and so in the zone.

15. Table for More. One of my favorite girls is this close to 500 followers. If you don't read her already, go check her out! Mama to 2 boys and another on the way! That would make it 3 under 3?! Eek! And she's my age. Love her.

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16. Donate for DS. I am sure you all read Kelle Hampton. One of the most amazing moms out there with the most beautiful birth story I have ever read. Her posts often times bring me to tears. Her daughter Nella, who was born with a special extra chromosome, is turning 2 and she is hoping to reach 200,000 in donations to NDDS. You can visit her blog here to find out more and here to go donate! A little goes a long way.

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17. 5 dollars for 50 dollar in gifts. Savemore has a great deal going on for new savemore members. The deal is 15 dollars for 50 dollars to premierphotomail {they have albums, mugs, calendars, you name it, they have it}... and if you are a new member, you get 10 dollar credit by going here... so apply that to your order, and you spend only 5 dollars for the 50 dollar voucher! If you aren't a new member, it will cost you 15. Still a great deal, and think CHRISTMAS gifts, already! Haha. Okay start here.

18. 50% off mudpie at Zulily. There are some cute boy and girl stuff... but a lot of it goes quick. Some clothes, accessories, leg warmers, frames, etc. Go here to login/sign up and then check it out. It is free to register!

19. $7.00 for $30.00 worth for personalized kids books.

accept this $5.00 gift from me to you {new members, new email}, and then purchase this deal, automatically takes off 5 dollars you end up paying 7.00 and you get a 30.00 voucher to use towards children's personalized books. The prices vary from 28-35 dollars. So you end up paying around $7.00 plus shipping total.