Wordless(ish) Wednesday...Family Photos

I wanted some nice family pics before Jack got too old (and we got too old!).  So we had the amazing Kelli Kalish take our pics.  It was a bit hard to get Jack to smile, and he WOULD NOT step one foot on the sand, but she did a great job!

Our Florida Trip...Part one...

I am finally getting time to post pics from our Florida trip! This weekend has been so crazy with birthdays and cleaning and errands!   The first part of our Florida trip took place at Disney....a first time for Jack and my husband.  I grew up on Disney, so I was soooooo excited to go; I couldn't sleep for days before!  Even though we got there pretty late, Jack was all smiles at the hotel!

Once we got to the room, though, it was lights out pretty quickly.

The next morning, we got up early and got ready for the Magic Kingdom.  See how we are all smiles!?!?

Right when we got there we saw Pluto!! Jack was sooo excited, yet a little nervous.

Can you tell who did all the picture taking ???

We rode tons of rides before nap-time.  Jack LOVED the cars and carousel.  AFter our nap back at the room, Jack was refreshed and ready to meet Mickey Mouse!!!

I have never seen him as excited as he was when he walked into the room Mickey was in.  It was so cute to see.  Again, he didn't want to be with Mickey or Minnie alone, so I had to join him in the picture taking.  He did give them both a high five!

I think Dumbo ended up being his favorite ride...we loved it!

After a long day of rides, food, fireworks, and parades, we headed back to the hotel.  Jack made it all the way to 10:30!!! He has never stayed up that late!

I will post the rest of the pics later this week.....I can't wait to go back. My husband, well he could wait longer than me.  I hope you had a great weekend and have a great Monday!

October Sponsor O.C. Styles Creations

I have worked with O.C. Styles before, so I am so happy to have this shop as one of my sponsors for October!  The  mini-organizers-journals were included in the Emmy's swag bags from the Prime Time Emmy awards a couple weeks ago Also, she will be listing about 50 new journals over the next couple of weeks, which were seen in the Emmys celebrity swag bags. The journals are great for gift giving & make a really nice hostess gift.   Her styles will also be in the Oscar swag bags in February 2012!

She has so many new purses with velveteen damask & soon to be more.  She has wedding items, Java Blings (many new styles) & holiday gift giving ideas .... Not too early to start making a list or even to shop.

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Another Birthday.....

I hope your weekends are all going well.  I am almost done crying over my little guy turning 2.  We had a good night, and tomorrow we will be having a little party for him.  Those pics will come next week.

For now, I want to wish the BEST husband in the world a Happy Birthday...my husband!!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Jack

See ya real soon....

Yes, I have been missing.  I am sorry.  I just got back from our first family vacation. ....to Florida....and Disney.  I will post soon and will have TONS of pics.

I hope you all didn't forget about me.  I didn't forget about you!

A new winner.....

So the first Elm Studios winner never responded, which means I get to pick a new winner!

#25 Christyn McKenna, congrats!!!

Please contact me at justanothermomdayblog@gmail.com

Wordless(ish) Wednesday

We have a place called the Firezone nearby. It's a play fire station.  Jack LOVES it.  Actually LOVES is probably not strong enough.  It's all he talks about.

So we go once in a while, and Jack gets to "drive" the firetruck.

We have a winner!

I hope you all had a fun fall weekend and are having a great start to the week.  I feel like a little kid....mostly because in 4 days we are on our way to Disney World!!!  I can't wait! I mostly can't wait to see Jack experience Disney.

Besides all of that, I have a winner for the Elm Studios Giveaway!
#24 Courtenay!

Congrats! Please email me at justanothermomdayblog@gmail.com within 24 hours!

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

I make these every year.  Sometimes I make them a few times a year.  They are the hit of my work breakfasts and a favorite with my family and friends.  The thing I don't do, is take a picture of the finished product.  Probably because I always have a hard time with the frosting, and they never look as good as Paula's. I still wanted to share the recipe.  It is amazing. The frosting pairs perfectly with the bars.  They are perfect for a cool Fall weekend.  Enjoy!

Pumpkin Bars (recipe courtesy of Paula Deen)

Bars:

• 4 eggs
• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 15-ounce can pumpkin
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Icing:

• 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until light and fluffy. Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix at low speed until thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth. Spread the batter into a greased 13 by 10-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting. Cut into bars.
To make the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and mix at low speed until combined. Stir in the vanilla and mix again. Spread on cooled pumpkin bars.

fill it!

I hope you are all having a great week.  We are having summer weather and I love it.  I would love to hear your plans for the weekend and I would love for you to join us on "filling in the blank".  Have a great Friday!

1.   Something popular that I can't stand/just don't "get" is      leggings.  I still think most people don't look good in them.

2.   Something unpopular that I secretly love is     banana and peanut butter sandwiches.     

3.  When I've had a bad day I   give my husband and Jack a hug and head to the gym.  If that doesn't work,a good cry usually does the trick.

4. I'd prefer   a beer   to    a glass of wine     any day.

5.  Something that makes me nervous is   public speaking, I am terrified .

6.  Something worth fighting for is     your children and marriage.

7.  When people think of me, I hope they think    "she has got herself together" .

Wordless(ish) Wednesday...Pumpkin Farm!

We went to the pumpkin farm Sunday.  It's one of our favorite places to go during the year.  It's huge and Jack has so much fun!

Reminder...Elm Studio Designs

Just a friendly reminder about my great giveaway for a $20 credit to Elm Studio Designs.  There are not many entries right now, so check it out HERE!

2.

Jack will be 2 in less than 3 weeks.  Yes I am starting to panic.  Yes I am starting to wonder where the last 2 years went.  Yes I am desperately trying to find some way to freeze time because this age is SO much fun.  But there's no stopping it, so now I just have to deal and enjoy it.  


We are taking Jack to Disney in less than 2 weeks.  He can't wait.  All he knows is we are going to Mickey Mouse's house, and that there will be fireworks, boats, trains and water there.  I have a feeling he may not like the real live Mickey.  But at home, here, he could sit and watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 24 hours a day.  I hear him talking about it in his sleep.  It's an obsession.


So when we get back from Disney, we are having a little Mickey party for him.  Of course, I have to share the invite with you because it is so cute:

(yes, I blacked out the personal stuff)

So cute.  If you like them, check out Etsy shop Kutie Kids.  I hope you had a great weekend!  I will share my pumpkin farm pics this week! 

Sponsor Spotlight...OC Styles Creations

I have worked with O.C. Styles before, so I am so happy to have this shop as one of my sponsors for September!  The  mini-organizers-journals were included in the Emmy's swag bags from the Prime Time Emmy awards a couple weeks ago Also, she will be listing about 50 new journals over the next couple of weeks, which were seen in the Emmys celebrity swag bags. The journals are great for gift giving & make a really nice hostess gift.   Her styles will also be in the Oscar swag bags in February 2012!

She has so many new purses with velveteen damask & soon to be more.  She has wedding items, Java Blings (many new styles) & holiday gift giving ideas .... Not too early to start making a list or even to shop.


Be sure to check her out, and follow O.C. Styles on Twitter!