Chuck E Cheese

Hailey ( My Niece, Troy's cousin) Turned 2. Her Birthday was December 4, 2011 ( yesterday) and My sister decided we were all going to go to Chuck E Cheese.

Now Mind you this place was my first job 10 years ago I hosted the Birthday parties. So without going off on a tangent about that I will say that I felt significantly older than ALL of their employees so luckily I was not there to try to get a job. HA.

Now Birthday Parties at Chuck E Cheese can be pretty pricey but they do allow Walk-In Birthday Parties, they sell cakes there. When i worked there, there was only one size cake with 2 flavors, now they offer 3 sizes and 2 flavors. But my sister brought her own cake and the kids really enjoyed that. I skipped the cake though because I am still trying to tone up so I can fit into this Wedding Gown. But there is a Salad Bar option. For 5.99 you get one trip, For 1.00 more you can get as many trips as you like and I did spring for that. So a few Balsamic Salads, Some pasta Salad, and Fresh Fruit Later we were playing games with quarters we had brought from home.

All of the Cashiers were really nice and rouded up our tickets for us so we got some nice prizes.

Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

Turkey Chili

(2) 30 ounce cans of Chili Beans - I used 1 can of Hot and 1 can of Mild Beans.
(1) 30 ounce can of Tomatos in juice
(1) small can of tomato sauce or tomato paste & add water.
Dark Turkey Meat ( Legs, Wings, Thighs) Shred or pull the Turkey Meat.
2 Tablespoons (or more depending on how you like it to taste) Chili Powder
Combine all ingredients in the crock pot and simmer on high

The longer Chili cooks the better it tastes

Cranberry Sauce Muffins

(http://www.recipe.com/cranberry-upside-down-cakes/)

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 ounce plain yogurt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 cup leftover homemade cranberry sauce

Directions
1 Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and zest. Add the yogurt, butter, and egg and stir until just combined.
3 Divide the cranberry sauce evenly among the muffin cups, then spoon the batter over the cranberry sauce. Bake the muffins for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set the cakes on a rack to cool for about 5 minutes, then gently twist the cakes to release them. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Stuffed Pork Chops
If you make your own Turkey Stuffing Like We Do. Use the left Over Stuffing and Make Dinner. Stuffed Pork Chops is One of my favorite ways of Utilizing the Stufing. All you need is a Package of Butterflyed Pork Chops. Our Store sells Butterfly Pork Chops in packs of 2 ( that is actually 4 chops). Take a handful or a large spoonful of the Stuffing that is been left Over from Thanksgiving and place it on top of One Side of the Butterfly Pork Chops. Fold the Chops so that the Other side is on top of the Stuffing ( the stuffing will be in the center of the chops). Bake the Chops till they are golden Brown.

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Wee Rock with Heidi

We had so much fun Today at the Wee Rock Class. We usually go to Heartland Music but I love that Heidi does the drop in classes and we can pay per class.

AS You can see from the video your FIRST CLASS IS FREE

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My 26th Birthday

When I woke up yesterday I did not realize that it was actually going to be quite hard to be happy. I always enjoy my birthday. I always make sure of it. But yesterday seemed to be a little harder. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that i am a Mom and the more I age the more my son ages. AND I DO NOT LIKE THAT. So, along with being my 26Th Birthday November 14Th. We were also celebrating (trying to celebrate; considering that it is a Monday and all had to work.) our 1 year engagement. As well as the 2 year anniversary of the day our son walked for the first time.

But the day was already scheduled to visit the allergist so that is a story I don't want to repeat, my son is very allergic to all seasons as well as furry purries (cats). 

Well to make it seem like a better day I got him a muffin and his best friend shows up at the muffin shop. 

Then we went shopping with Aunt Katy ( my sister) so I could get a birthday present for myself. 

We had so much fun, and Troy really thought we were funny trying on all of these clothings and accessories. 

Me and My sister Katy

Me, New Sweater

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Our website is ipdated for all of those Out of Town Guests that may need a place to stay. We got a GREAT deal at the Hilton Garden Inn 50% discount on their regular room rates, if you book by July 1, 2012.

A block of Rooms Can be found at these hotels :

Please be sure to place the booking by July 1, 2012 to secure our special Rate

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East $79.00 per night

1530 Alliant Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, USA 40299 

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Strapless Printed Organza Soft A-Line Gown Style T3267

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We seen this when we went to get my 3rd & final Bridesmaid dress Sunday. Need to decide whether we are going to have a Rehearsal Dinner. If so this is the dress I will be wearing. This dress is so much Fun just to look at.

Louisville Halloween

Fuzziwig's Candy Factory - Prospect, KY

If anyone would like to drop off any extra candy from tonight's big event, we will be sending a shipment to the troops overseas this Wednesday.


We went there this morning and dropped 2 bags of candy. I am so glad all of that sugar is going to some one who is needing it. 


It seems that All month has been Halloween but it was Yesterday, we skipped the door to door and went store to store. Our local malls were handing kids candy. So we know we got the safe stuff. In case you have not already did so, please remember to check the candy and make sure that it is wrapped and safe for the kids to eat. 


Troy went to sleep on our Way home, I brushed his teeth and he was sleeping still wearing his tiger costume. 

Louisville Family Fun Events & Things to Do: Review of Shiraz Mediterranean Grill

Louisville Family Fun Events & Things to Do: Review of Shiraz Mediterranean Grill: I am blogging this because it is a great find by a good friend.

Ask A 2 year "why do we pray?"

Picture of this Family by the Boy

When Troy was around a year old we taught him a prayer that was simple for him to learn and say. Well he has been praying it at every meal since with no pause. Just says it real fast so he can eat, so tonight before he can take a bite he says the little prayer "...Jesus Name we pray, Amen" and lifts his spoon, I asked him "why do we pray to jesus?" he replies "because..." because why?" I ask being a persistent parent. " because Jesus Loves Me." That is my 'Amen' Way to go God, Do your work in my son:)

Hallowen Things To Do

Louisville Mommies 4th Annual Trunk or Treat! October 23rd 

Middletown United Methodist Church Trunker Treat is the 28th 6PM

Browns Lane Park & Middletown Park are doing their Halloween Parties 9 Am -1:30 the 29th 

Middletown library story time is doing a Halloween Theme 26th 10:15 (toddlers) & 11:00 AM ( Pre-K) With Treats given by the offices through the building:)

Also the Louisville Zoo Halloween Party continues wach Thursday - Sunday this month starting at 5 Pm

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We had lots of plans today, Starting with Going to the Westport Road Baptist Churches Farmers Market (right across the street) from Heartland Music Class and the Fisherville Summer Fest (invited by), Parkland of Floyds Fork and Creekside Spalsh Park, well we got through the first Farmers Market, Music, the Grocery Store and

Troy went to sleep. On our way home.

I put him on the couch to nap and will get him up soon so he can get lunch and we can go to the summer fest.

Crystal Water Beads

 I purchased them through a Google check out.

These are so cool. Just add Water and they make great decorations for Weddings or just around the house.

Flower Girl

 

My niece and sister came over yesterday and we tried her little Flower Girl Headband, Adorable, can barely wait till she is big enough so we can order her dress, the wedding is 1 year away July 21, 2012. We are going to get a green dress with a purple bow.

Riding Bycicle

And the Conductor is... Tuesday

It was a Beautiful Morning so we enjoyed playing at the playground, they really made themselves tired playing around this Train.

Independence Day Weekend

On Sunday I went Swimming with Troy at the house and then we gt dry swinging and playing.

Later our friend and neighbor came over to play, I did not take a picture of them playing together but Troy discovered the swinging bar and said that he was so strong.

On Monday July 4, 2011 we went to the new Splash Park and spray ground to play with Daddy.

More Videos to come.

Do we Know the Muffin Man?

This is our Date Spot for Troy and Mommy. He would live on Blueberry Muffins but I make him eat other stuff.

Sunday School : Fun and Free

Pictures of Troy at his Sunday School Class. For 2 weeks I worked all morning there with his class and the baby nursery, He goes to the 2 year old and the 3 year old (Toddler) class. Really has a good time, We started the morning wearing a nice suit but his potty training needed a little more training so we put on jean shorts, all part of this whole potty training process. But he really Loves going to church. When we pulled up at the church this morning he says "Mommy, it is not church, it is God's House." So Sweet. There is Services and Sunday School Classes at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 AM.

Mommy got a new phone today; I was going to give Troy the old phone that he is always trying to play with but he really wanted an even older phone that belonged to his Great Grandma.

Hairstyles and Hairbows

I do not make or design hairbows but I can style a toddlers DO.

Here is Troy with a style ON.

Here is one of his friends with a braid that I styled and she was so patiently sitting for.

Fun and Free: 4

Join a Play Group/Mom's Group.  

 
                                   When My son was born we joined a church and had him baptized, This church also had a Group. Now I will not tell you that you need to join a church and worship to save money on activities just because we did. But this Group has really filled our lives with joy in so many ways. Our Group goes on activities during the summer and during the winter stays at the church where our Kids can play and we can study and read, we all bring our kids along with us, it is so much fun. It does not cost any money to join this group, if you are not a church member you can also check out some of the groups at the library or go to Mommyandme.com

Fun & Free 3: Creekside Playground/Sprayground

Creekside Playground and Sprayground

 Troy had a really great time running around and splashing and quickly made some friends.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on this Playground go to :

http://theparklands.org/park-info/beckley-creek-park/creekside-playground-and-sprayground/ 

Official Website

and 

 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160486390685534

Facebook Grand Opening Event

They had this couch like rocking ride. AWESOME.

 

Stuff that is Fun and Free : Installment 2: Playgrounds

Douglass Hills Park and Playground is always fun, it is Certainly Free and We can Walk There. I like it because of the big Slides ad The Baby slides so even the little kids can play.

Stuff that is Fun and Free : Installment 1: A PATIO PICNIC

So I am going to start a new series on our blog, posting activities we can do around Louisville that are Fun and Free.

Post 1: Picnic on Patio ( or backyard)
You can also do this at a playground when there is picnic tables.

Besides the cost of groceries hosting a picnic in your own backyard is completely free, Doing this once per week the kids enjoy doing it because they are away from the television, they are outdoors and they can get up and run around as soon as they get through eating. You can also choose to play first and then eat. You can get creative and take a picnic basket lined with printed towels and napkins, this gives it a nice touch. WE justchose to put the ham and cheese and fruit on plates and bring the cups onto patio.
FUN AND FREE.