Bring on the Rain: A must read!

This is a story will make you cry. Ok, I was seriously bawling! It is so beautiful to read about their faith. Their blog is called Bring the Rain. I really couldn't stop reading their posts! Their story from beginning to end is posted on this blog. The family wrote a beautiful song about their daughter, Audrey Caroline, and created a YouTube video.

What a tribute to their daughter, who is now in heaven! I watched the video first, and that made me cry! Please visit their blog and listen to this beautiful song. I just cried and cried the entire time I watched this. This story isn't about the sorrow of their daughter who was only here for such a short time, but a celebration of her life and how she impacted so many lives! Please read the beginning of the story. The father is one of the singers from the Christian group: Selah. They also have 3 other daughters. I thank them for their faith! They are a complete encouragement to me!

Time to get more organized!

I would like to send out a BIG Thank You to Angela from Seven Dogs and a Baby for picking me as a winner for the beautiful MomAgenda desktop! I love it, and I really love how it is pink! I have been on such a pink kick lately...(I think it is because I have a girl now)! I am excited to start keeping track of everything I plan. I never needed to write things down before I had kids, but now I must write everything down. Example: 10:00 P.M. Go to bed...

Opps...missed that appointment!

Thanks again, Angela! I am super excited and so appreciative!! You rock!

Pebootles for Maddie

I just found out I won some adorable little boots for Madelyn! Our Blessed Arrows had a contest for Pebootles from Pedoodles, and I won! I am so excited! These look so soft and warm! Thanks so much!

Here are the stats:

*Soft, top-grade, sueded leather bootieconstruction
*Cuddly faux lambs wool lining to cradle theirtender young feet
*Exclusive PedFlex™ flat rubber soles providedurability and traction
*Velcro side entry system -- once they're on theystay on
*Flexible, breathable design promotes healthyconditions around developing feet
*Fun colors & embroidery to help stimulatechildren's imaginations

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

WOO-HOO~

Ok, I may not get much done on the list I made yesterday, because:


MY Wii came in the mail today!! I am so excited, and I know it will be a late night!

Thank you Contestbeat and Cellforcash for making this a great start to the new year! :) Our family really appreciates it! :)

Mix it up!

A Cowboy’s Wife is having a contest on her food blog! You can win a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer and she’ll ship anywhere so everyone is eligible!
The Prize: The winner will receive a brand new Hamilton Beach 4.5-qt. Eclectrics Stand Mixer, Pineapple Yellow!!
About the mixer: From Hamilton Beach’s “Eclectrics” line, this all-metal stand mixer comes with a host of accessories - a Flat Beater for cakes and cookies, a Dough Hook for bread and a Wire Whisk for whipped cream or pudding. The 4.5-qt. stainless steel bowl comes with a Pouring Shield that helps prevent splattering while in operation. The pouring shield has a built-in chute for adding ingredients. Powered by 400 watts, the stand mixer has a two-way mixing action to ensure all ingredients are incorporated into the mix. The quick-release, tilt-up head assists when removing the bowl. 9 x 14 x 14-in. When you’re ready for a kitchen re-do, don’t call in the carpenters! Instead, “counterscape” your kitchen with Hamilton Beach’s retro-designed, affordably priced electrics in happy, sun-saturated colors. Their “Eclectrics” line includes updates to those classic appliances from the 1950s. All of their “Eclectrics” are available in six colors: Apple Green, Moroccan Red, Pineapple Yellow, Intrigue Blue, Sugar White and Licorice Black.

I WON a Wii!

I have been waiting to post this announcement until I got it in the mail, but I cannot contain my excitement any longer! I won the Wii from Contest Beat's contest sponsored by Cellforcash! Thank you Matt for hosting the contest, and picking me!! My family loves to play games together, and this one promotes using your body to play...good excercise for after the holidays! I just want to say Thanks again! I look for the mailman everyday....PaTiEnTlY waiting....tap, tap, tap...drum, drum, drum...is it here yet???

Extended thanks~

I have been blessed! I want to take this post to send out my gratitude!

• I want to thank Beloved Mama for the book that I won from her blog. I won the Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible. I was looking forward to reading this.
• I want to thank Stephanie from Metropolitan Mama for the Lansinoh cream and Double breast pump! Both of these items are super great, and I really can't believe I won two of the contests for Lansinoh products! Thank you so much! I needed a pump, too!
• I won some adorable, cute shoes from Blessed Arrows! I am so excited about these cute shoes for Maddie! Thanks so much!
• Sassy Lucy added me to her Magnificent Mamas blogroll on December 19th! What a great honor! Thanks for being so thoughtful!
• I would like to thank Avis Board from Urban Botanic for the "Pink Hope" fragrant lotion! I love, LOVE it, and I think it is a super combination! I picked what I thought of as 2 good scents for the "Pink Hope" to represent Breast Cancer Awareness, she loved it, and I won a bottle of lotion.
• I won a Trendy Tadpole t-shirt of my choice from Contest For Mom's blog! I love these t-shirts! I did a post about them, too! You should check out her site...so cute shirts! Thank you for the shirt! This is one of Caleb's gifts.
• I won a Land Before Time DVD and the Shrek 3 DVD from Table for Five! Thanks so much! Makes great gifts for Christmas!
• I would like to thank Elisa, from Extravagant Grace, for picking me to receive the For Parents Only book~ I love it!
• I was in the top 12 for winners at Fuel my blog! I chose to get the Sparkle Pillar Set~candles! Thanks so much! I love candles!

Thank you to all of you! I appreciate it so very much!! Stay tuned for more giveaways here, too!!

Wordless Wednesday

A glimpse into the future:

I will be hosting a few upcoming giveaways, contests, and reviews. Some of the up coming contests are for BOON, KABOOST and Little Laureate DVD/cd gift packs...stay tuned for the details! I will be doing a few book reviews. One of the reviews of the books sounds amazing, and it is one that I will be reading with Nathaniel. I am so thankful and grateful to the companies that supply these great products! I love to do reviews and the contests are super fun! Thank you so much! Don't forget to sign up for the current contests : Tu Tu Cute and Twisted Silver! Hurry the deadline to enter is 11:59 P.M. tonight!

Wordless Wednesday

Review: Answer That! Game

Nathaniel loves the 'Adventures of Odyssey' series. When I saw this game, I knew that he would be just tickled pink to play it! I know that he will easily know more that me when we play it, but that is ok.

Answer That! DVD trivia game is based on the last 20 years of stories and lessons from the Adventures of Odyssey series. You can listen and watch scenes on the DVD, race each other on the game board and answer trivia questions to see who makes it to Whit's End first! There are 600 on-screen questions, a Game Board with 4 paths leading to Whit's End, 76 trivia cards with over 450 challenges (Easy-hard levels), 20 Room of Consequence cards, 4 character play pieces, 1 die, and an instructional sheet. The Room of Consequence cards are cards that describe behaviors that are undesirable (ie, treating a friend badly) and you have to move back. I really like that you can have teachable moments with the kids during this game. I love that you can do different things with this game! You can take it with you in the car with the Trivia cards. You can play a quick round during the Lightning mode (DVD use only), and you can play with the game board for a game night. There are three trivia categories: Whit's Wisdom (Biblical references), Eugene's Questions (Multiple sources), and Connie's Character (Identify the quotes). This game incorporates radio episodes, book excerpts, song snippets, and clips from the Adventure of Odyssey's animated films. Nathaniel will love this game, and he will get it for Christmas! Digital Praise offers this, among other great games for the PC and DVD, that families can enjoy! They are Christian games that instill great family values.

Actions speak volumes!

Nathaniel has such a giving and sweet spirit. He was given $5.00 for a birthday gift from my brother and sister-in-law. Well, he tends to be a penny pincher at times (which is a good thing), and so I never know what he will do with it. However, he is a kid, and he can blow money, too!

We went to a train show a month ago. My husband loves trains! We even opened up a hobby store, and I will post on that another time. Anyway, Nathaniel bought him a few trains ~ with his birthday money. I thought that was such a giving spirit...He makes me proud!

Thank YOU so much!!

I am so very excited! I won a gift from this fun Scavenger hunt! Prize: Baby's First Hair Clip Gift PackProvided by: No Slippy Hair Clippy !! Prize Details: Baby's First Hair Clip Gift PackPrize Quantity: Giving away 1 setPrize Amount: $50 Thank you so much MomViews, MumstheWurd, and BlondeReviews for this great contest! Maddie will look even cuter with these little clippies~

Win a Wii!

Update: I am so thankful and happy that I won the Wii! Thank you Contest Beat and Cellforcash! I really look forward to many hours of fun with my family playing with this game system! Thank you for those who stop by~what a great contest...AND WIN! :)

ContestBeat is hosting a contest to win a Wii! I would love to win this! Our family is very big into playing games together. It is such a great bonding time, and after you have all the equipment (gaming devices, controllers, games..etc) it really is affordable entertainment. Know who is sponsoring this contest? CellforCash.com! CellforCash.com is where you can recycle your cell phone; recycle other cell phones; sell your cell phone; or sell other cell phones. What a great thing to recycle! Most everyone has a cell phone these days, and they don't last forever. So, with this company you can get some of your money back, or just get rid of it safely. I hope I can win the Wii for my family! Thanks ContestBeat for this contest!

"Amazing!"