It went down like this……

Me: What would you like to have for dinner tonight Jr?
Jr: Wendys
Me: No were not doing fast food
Jr: But I only want Wendys
Me: Why what is it you’d eat there?
Jr: A cheeseburger
Me: Ok well I can buy that stuff at the store
Jr: haha No you can’t Mom, it’s only at Wendys
Me: Um, no it’s not. They sell everything you need at the store to make a cheeseburger
Jr: No they don’t
Me: Actually yes they do. Lets go to the store and when I find what we need you can pay me five dollars for arguing and not believing me
Jr: haha Mom but I don’t have five dollars
Me: Okay well then how about a dollar?
Jr: haha I don’t have any money Mom
Me: What about a quarter then?
Jr: haha I still don’t have any money Mom
Me: Okay then you will give me a bunch of hugs then okay?
Jr: :::giggles:::: Okay Mom

As were walking through the store I stop and gasp (cause I’m totally dramatic like that) and say “Oh my goodness, what is that! I think it’s hamburgers”.  Jr was so excited he was doing little jumps and he ran up and gave me three BIG quick hugs. It feels good to be right LOL

Hello, my name is Shana, I am 28 years old and I have never made rice krispie treats before ::::hangs head in shame:::: LOL I’ve always wanted to so I finally went out and bought the ingredients I would need, all three of them and got to cooking.

First lightly spray a 13×9 inch baking pan with cooking spray

Get six cups of rice krispies

The chitlens waiting patiently (sort of)

Melt your butter in a pan and then pour in the marshmallows. Make sure to melt them completely

One the marshmallows are completely melted remove it from the heat and add in your rice krispies.

Mix until the cereal is completely covered in that wonderful gooey mixture

Throw it into your baking dish, or lightly toss, whichever works for you

Now smooth and press it down until it’s all even and filling the dish. IMPORTANT! If using a spatula or wooden spoon spread some butter on it so it doesn’t stick (not a lot, just a like coating) or smooth it with a piece of wax paper.

Let cool and serve same day or cover and save for later.

I am not the type of person that goes out and spends tons of money on myself. Whether it be for clothes, makeup, jewelery, purses, pretty much anything, I just don’t do it. But last weekend I saw this really cute shirt at target I knew I had to have it. And added bonus, it was on sale!

On Saturday we had plans to go to my Aunt and Uncles house for Yom Kippur and I figured well this is a perfect time to wear my new shirt. So what did I do. I straightened my hair, did a little poof thing on top (no I don’t know what those are called so I call em poofs), did my makeup (in a new way then I normally do) and off we went. I felt good. I rarely dress up and do the whole kitten caboodle. I always love when I do but being a stay at home mom I just really don’t have any need for it.

The finished result.

I had gotten a tad bit of color at my sons soccer game so excuse the red face and chest. So my original point to this post was to say that I enjoyed getting all prettied up and I am going to try and do it more often. Even if I’m just going to the grocery store.

Another week, another challenge. I love it! Brandy chose this weeks theme of capturing an image of a person or persons that seems story like without showing a face. 

While many may think that that is easy peasy it’s not as easy as it seems. At least for me. When I take pictures of my kids or anyone for that matter I tend to take it of their faces unless I see an opportunity when they aren’t facing me that speaks to me. It’s not always simple to find that moment so those pictures are rare.

The first speaks to me on many levels. This is a picture of my Grandfather on his Harley Ride. It was his first ever and something he had wanted to do his whole life. I am so happy that so many people came together in order to make that happen for him.

This next one is a picture of my youngest. It is one of my favorite pictures of him and yes many might think it is embarrassing but I don’t care, that only makes me like it more LOL Just kidding. It’s just one of those moments where I know he was having a blast playing nakey butt and it’s a moment I will never forget, especially since I have a picture of it.

And I’m not sure if this is specifically what the challenge calls for but it is one of my favorite pictures of my husband and my youngest.

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had a little bit of a hard time getting into the book at first but once I did I couldn’t put it down. The characters were constantly keeping you guessing. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

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House Rules by Jodi Picoult

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t normally read books like this but I am so glad that I did. I love how not only did you get such a good perspective of the main characters mind but she also brought you into the other important characters minds. It was a great read.

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