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What the Heck is Bnter?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

That is what I was saying when I was first asked to go check out the site Bnter.com. At first I was a little confused, but after browsing around I was thinking “how brilliant is this?” I’ll tell you how brilliant it is…super brilliant! I have never seen a site like this. Something new and exciting. Something else to spend…

Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

I hope to all of you that have fathers, husbands and children take time today to tell them how important they are to you and to let them know you love them. I am so grateful to have my dad. Even though he lives very far away (he needs to get his butt to Texas!) I hope that he knows…

The Benefits of Having a Family Dog

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Brandy | 3 Comments

Dogs have practically become a staple in the typical American family. They are just as much a part of the family as anybody else; they sit with us during meal times, they watch TV with us, and they’re also a source of entertainment for everybody. Almost 40 percent of American households currently own at least one dog. And with good…

Summer is Really Here…ugh

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Brandy | 4 Comments

It is SO hot. So HOT. Texas gets hot, yes I know this. However, this is the beginning of JUNE! That means when the hot months roll around it is going to be a summer of death in the Lone Star State. I’m scared. So glad we were able to go camping with my parents before it got to hot…

Wordless Wednesday!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Brandy | 2 Comments

So we’ve had 2 birthdays this month! Morgan turned 13 and Emma turned 5! Wow! One teenager and then my baby is officially a big girl now. Kind of sad and happy all at the same time.

How to Celebrate National Wildlife Week

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Want to know how you can celebrate National Wildlife Week (March 14-20th) right in your back yard? Head outside for 15 Minutes each day this week to notice the nature in your neighborhood with these five activities from Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids (Sourcebooks).

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Brandy | 1 Comments

I really thought that I would enjoy some time alone in a hotel room. You know, just being completely by myself. I’ve never really had that. Once I had that opportunity though, it wasn’t what I expected. I was lonely. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed my time in Bentonville and meeting awesome people. But I missed my family…

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Brandy | 16 Comments

I love that summer is winding down. The days are so much more pleasant and you an actually do stuff outside…in the middle of the day even!! Last night we even took a long family walk, it was wonderful! We spend a lot of time in the front yard. We have an awesome front yard with the softest grass ever. …

Wordless Wednesday, Playing Catch Up!

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Brandy | 17 Comments

Wow, Wednesday again already? Things have been busy busy busy as always around here. I am taking the Neurontin and have been on it for over a week now. Next Saturday the dose will double up. We shall see….it doesn’t make me tired like they said it will, so maybe they will give me something to help me sleep. The…

My Not So Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Brandy | 5 Comments

We’ve been busy this week with Vacation Bible School. It is the first time for the littlest ones. Morgan has not been since she was a toddler. They are absolutely loving it! The one we are attending this week ends today. It was actually a free one that included all my girls! A lot of them I have found do…

Wordless Wednesday, Wordless…as if!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Brandy | 17 Comments

One thing I have notice more often these days is how people rush through life. Whenever people find out about things that I do they say things like “If only I had the time” or “I don’t have time to do that like you do“. Whatever. You don’t have time because you don’t make time, or you waste your time….

Happy Valentines Day!

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Brandy | 4 Comments

I got all sorts of homemade things from the kids. Drawings, cards, wrapped up toys, folded paper…it was great! They have been running around all day saying “Happy Valentines Day!”. Emma actually woke up this morning expecting to hunt Easter Eggs…haha! I guess she got confused. It was pretty cute, she even had a basket all picked out to use…

Merry Christmas and the Wii Kicked my Ass…

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Brandy | 5 Comments

For Christmas my parents bought the family a Wii! Rad! I bought Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board to put under the tree to go along with it. The Wii we got had the Wii Sports and a lot of fun stuff. The Wii fit seems to give me a better workout that Curves did. The downer…the J-Man and I…

I Totally Love Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Brandy | 3 Comments

Yesterday was awesome! We went out to my sister in laws, which is in Bowie, TX. Quite a drive, but it was well worth it! All the typical Thanksgiving foods were available and Beth did an awesome job on everything. My favorite? Her sweet potatoes! Doesn’t that look amazing? Mmmmm her Turkey was pretty awesome as well. Actually there were…

The Girls First Circus!

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Brandy | 5 Comments

Thanks to Mom Central and Feld Entertainment, my family and I were able to attend the circus this year. We had great seats and a super time! You can not use a camera with flash there so I did not get very many usable shots. I did get a video of the very beginning of the show to share with…

Happy Father’s Day!

The Benefits of Having a Family Dog

Summer is Really Here…ugh

Wordless Wednesday!

How to Celebrate National Wildlife Week

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday, Playing Catch Up!

My Not So Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday, Wordless…as if!

Happy Valentines Day!

Merry Christmas and the Wii Kicked my Ass…

I Totally Love Thanksgiving!

The Girls First Circus!

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