tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233508202024-03-13T00:42:30.435-04:00Bringing up Boys"Lord, help us to raise our boys to have an insatiable thirst for knowing you, to love you with an extraordinary passion and to serve you with their whole hearts and lives!"Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-62650650806681545242012-06-07T17:33:00.000-04:002012-06-07T17:33:35.698-04:00For a Day Like Today
You know those days when...
the windows are open
a cool gentle breeze is blowing in
sweet little birds are singing their songs
the house is spotless
the kids are well behaved all day
and they take amazing long naps
and you have time for yourself
to sip coffee and eat bon-bons
and your husband comes home on time
and you all spend a lovely family evening together
and all is Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-69464172211830691132012-06-05T16:33:00.000-04:002012-06-05T16:33:14.752-04:00You're Welcome!
Yes, folks! It's that time in our show for the segment we like to call...
Don't Do What I Just Did!
Today's edition:
*When vacuuming steps do not place the vacuum at the top facing you or it could (and probably will!) fall on top of you! OUCH!*
This is the segment where I completely embarrass myself by sharing what just happened to me so you won't make the same mistake (oh. you're Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-61586772161183596612012-03-20T09:00:00.002-04:002012-03-20T09:00:06.973-04:00These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...About Spring1. Ceiling Fans(I don't care what all of the fancy designer people say - I *doubleheart* ceiling fans!)
2. Sockless shoe wearing! For me and the boys!(Stinky boy sandals? Bring it! I'll take them over washing and folding -- oh! and sticking my hand inside to turn!!!!!! -- stinky little socks any.old.day!)
3. Open windows!!!!('Nuff said!)
4. Daffordils! Tulips! Forsythia! No more naked trees!(Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-74321245009954914382011-09-02T20:19:00.000-04:002011-09-02T20:19:52.405-04:00What I've been up to. by MatiasAfter coming home from the hospital I had a lot of things to do!
I had my first bath.
At first I thought I liked it...
...and then I decided I didn't!The dry off/message time was alright, but I had bigger plans for the morning.I thought Mom and I could do a little photo shoot.Even though Mom isn't very good with the camera, I think I'm pretty stinkin' cute!
I went to the zoo for the firstTote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-90616710469919325392011-08-29T18:02:00.000-04:002011-08-29T18:02:58.630-04:00BirthdaysA lot has happened since Matias joined our family:
We celebrated Caleb's 4th birthday with family and cupcakes!
We had a combined friends party at a local play place for both boys
Caleb's cake.
Oh so many things I would change about it, but he declared it was awesome! :)
Sammy's 6th birthday Yoshi cake
I tried so many times to catch a picture of Caleb slidingTote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-64269714225939428922011-08-29T17:43:00.000-04:002011-08-29T17:43:39.446-04:00School is IN!!So many things I missed posting about since Matias was born!One of these days I'll give a full review.
Our most recent happening is that we started school last Monday!
The night before we had a "special" dinner. I intended on making a full-out fun dinner, but got so busy getting school stuff ready and making our special dessert (which is, after all, the most important anyway, right?!) that ITote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-44590695194207527292011-08-22T15:03:00.000-04:002011-08-22T15:03:09.993-04:00Don't WorryI did have the baby!Ha! I've been a bit busy, but thought I should update the old blog. The baby did come!Matias Josue joined our *growing* little family on April 14th.
Welcome, sweet baby boy!
He is the most amazing little guy I have ever met!Don't get me wrong. Samuel and Caleb were both GREAT babies and we love them beyond belief and are in no way trying to compare them, but this Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-73824346770243924252011-04-13T15:20:00.000-04:002011-04-13T15:20:45.987-04:00Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya Tomorrow!So tomorrow is our big day!
We'll be dropping the big boys off at my parent's house tonight and heading to the hospital bright and early tomorrow to meet baby boy #3!!! =)
I am so very excited to meet this little man that I already love so much!!
And at the same time I am completely exhausted already from not sleeping well! =P
It seems so weird that in just a few hours we will be a family of 5!Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-42439799433669719472011-01-13T10:02:00.000-05:002011-01-13T10:02:20.401-05:00Swooning over Baby Items!I've been working hard lately to rack up the Swagbucks!
We're hoping to get enough by the end of March so we can get this car seat:
We're almost there! We just need another $14.41! Woohoo!!
While I was checking our Amazon wish list again I stumbled on these!
It doesn't get much cuter!I've been wanting some type of car seat/stroller toys.We never had any for the first 2 boys.
This is Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-33609178392231729362010-12-04T10:33:00.000-05:002010-12-04T10:33:13.991-05:00'Tis the SeasonTo figure out what to do for our Christmas cards this year!!
YIKES!!!
I am on loving these:
Classic yet different. I really like this one!
I'm leaning toward this one since I have an idea up my sleeves for the 3 picture spots! =)
Simple and I love the blue. Not your typical red or green. Fun!
Pretty sure it would be a good idea to put pictures of my own family though, no?! =)They are, of course,Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-1179591739038893472010-09-25T11:57:00.000-04:002010-09-25T11:57:09.686-04:00This I love...Busy Bugs!!
This has been such a great toy/learning tool! (don't you love when you can combine those two?!)
We got it for the boys this past Christmas and I really didn't think we'd get as much use out of it as we already have!
Caleb has gotten tons of use out of this.He is learning patterns and counting and it's also a great activity to keep him busy (& relatively quiet!) while Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-64888827467761697062010-09-11T12:54:00.001-04:002010-09-11T12:55:02.589-04:00So thankful......for those who serve to protect us...for those who sacrificed so much...for our countryTote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-3221965307571045552010-08-30T15:07:00.000-04:002010-08-30T15:07:32.915-04:00Ode to a great summer!Ummm....how is it almost September?!?!
What I will miss about summer...
+ Sipping Lemonade on a lazy afternoon
+ Sending the boys outside to eat a popsicle (and so I have 2.5 minutes of quiet!) =)
+ Mostly unscheduled days of doing whatever we want!
+ Day trips to the shore
+ Soaking wet, happy boys playing outside (again for a little quiet. this seems to be a theme!)
+ Riding bikes and Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-439230046616406802010-08-11T14:01:00.000-04:002010-08-11T14:01:33.797-04:00What I've learned the last few days...+ A perfect summer day with fun and friends was very much needed and very much enjoyed!+ When having said fun day remember to apply sunscreen to yourself and not just your kids! Ouch!+ A chocolate milkshake will always be a perfect way to end a perfect day!
And on a slightly different note:+ I <3 Powerwashing+ It is the new bungie jumping for thrills! Don't believe me? Try it!+ Someone Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-71038287986553712912010-08-02T16:51:00.000-04:002010-08-02T16:51:33.200-04:00If I had a couple hundred dollars.......I would march (or possibly drive) right over the bridge to Ikea and buy this:
Hemnes sofa table
$150! Sure, it's Ikea, but it's a cute sofa table!! =)
And then this from Craigslist:
*painted white with new black or oil rubbed bronze handle I would totally marry this beauty!*
$50! **Swoon**
After which I would *RUN* right over to Home Goods and spend the rest on baskets, Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-65470706820098360952010-07-26T20:30:00.000-04:002010-07-26T20:30:11.396-04:00I'm tryin'!I'm trying to instill the love of coupons/sales/rebates in my boys.I'm pretty sure Sammy is catching it.Caleb...not so much!
We went to Shop Rite tonight and did the most amazing deal!
We bought:3 Blue Bunny popsicle boxes which were 1/2 off for $1.49 each.We used (3) $1 off couponsSo we paid $1.47 for all 3 boxes.
It gets better! =)I'm submitting my receipt for a $15 rebate!!!WHAT?!?!?!?!That's Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-30519613019699304702010-06-26T20:47:00.000-04:002010-06-26T20:47:30.650-04:00Back in the Saddle Again!It's been a while since I've done a good drugstore deal.
I tried last week.Went to 3 CVS's.Total failure!I would like to suggest that it was a failure for CVS since they never can seem to keep their stinkin' shelves stocked! grr! =P
Anyway, I went tonight to get in on the deal before it ends today and this is what I got.{Stock pics since I'm too lazy busy ;) to takeTote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-15489589190964413842010-06-23T11:23:00.000-04:002010-06-23T11:23:55.792-04:00I am......married to an amazing man.Is he perfect? No.Do I expect him to be? Sometimes, but that's my failure, not his.
He...+ supports me {even when he probably shouldn't since I choose some wacky things to do sometimes!=)}+ is so much fun to be with!+ is the *incredible* father of our 2 beautiful, amazing little boys+ plays with them and teaches them what it means to be a loving husband and Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-25849391141284282072010-06-03T13:04:00.001-04:002010-06-03T13:06:17.055-04:00It's a beautiful day!So, Thursdays are *almost* always my favorite mail day.I love getting the sale papers...
Add in some free samples,a $5 Rite Aid gift card,and a ShopAtHome check for $20.47
and I am pleased as punch!(where did that saying come from?!)
***Why, yes. Those are our brand new floors! Glory! Halelujah! Praise the Lord!***Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-26992079017773604162010-05-01T08:08:00.000-04:002010-05-01T08:08:10.004-04:00Someone please........stop the clocks!!!!
I cannot believe Caleb is 3 today!You know how people always tell you when you have a baby how fast time will go and you say "yeah, i'm sure it will" or something similar and don't really believe it?Time seriously goes really fast!
I'm just sayin'.I have no idea how he's 3 already!
I remember being preggo with him like it was last week.I tear up when I think about waking Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-38823124183935612122010-03-24T12:20:00.000-04:002010-03-24T12:20:51.475-04:005!!!!
Such a bittersweet day!Today is Sammy's 5th Birthday!
Bitter because I kind of miss those crazy days when he was little and I had no idea what I was doing! ;)Sweet because I'm so proud of the boy he's becoming and can't wait to see what God has for his and our future! =)
Samuel,
I am so incredible blessed to be your Mommy! I thank God everyday for placing you in our family! You made me a mommy Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-26150243356328595022010-03-06T23:19:00.000-05:002010-03-06T23:19:22.930-05:00Ode to Bargains!This is so crazy fun!I went to Shop Rite last night and saved an obscene amount of money (in my opinion).I spent $44.56 and saved $64.66!!! Plus I got $8 catalinas for my next shopping trip and 2 free reusable shopping bags!
So I walked out of there with $101.61 worth of stuff for just $36.56!!! How insane is that?!
So, tomorrow I plan on attacking huge RiteAid deals.
Here's what I'm Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-89870510596583725332010-03-04T20:59:00.000-05:002010-03-04T20:59:29.861-05:00Squeeeealing!!!! =)My hubby is away and I have an insane migraine, but I am super happy! So much so that I think I was caught squealing a few minutes ago! =)
Don't get me wrong, the boys were unnecessarily grumpy and whiney today and I know it's by God's grace that we all survived the day! =)
But I had been meaning to get to Acme all week and when I saw this post by Michelle (you are stinking amazing and my new Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-4060219472887059112009-12-31T14:24:00.000-05:002009-12-31T14:24:18.033-05:00Have you ever seen this poem?
Dear Lord,
So far today, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or over indulgent. I’m very thankful for that.
But, in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed. And from then on, I’m probably going to need a lot more help.
Amen to that! But today I'd like to submit my mommy's version:
Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23350820.post-6042689892543900732009-12-25T00:50:00.000-05:002009-12-25T00:50:12.001-05:00Merry Christmas!!I have to admit that I had a bit of trouble getting in the Christmas spirit this year.
Not sure what it was.
But I'd be willing to bet (except that I don't!) that it was that I was focused on buying just the right gifts and making it as fun as possible for my boys.
Nothing wrong with that...
...except everything's wrong with that!
I wasn't focusing on the true reason for celebrating Christmas.Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659653814783825561noreply@blogger.com1