365 Days of Thankful ~ Day #200-#203

Day #200 ~ Saturday, June 23, 2012
Today I am thankful that I don't have to cook much on the weekends ...

Day #201 ~ Sunday, June 24, 2012
Today I am thankful that I can listen to the church services I miss online since we couldn't go to church yesterday due to our flat tire ...

Day #202 ~ Monday, June 25, 2012
Today I am thankful that I am able to walk the girls to Vacation Bible school ...


Day #203 ~ Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Today I am thankful that my tires came in so that I can DRIVE again ...
I woke up Thursday morning to go run an errand to find that one of my back tires was completely flat. :/ Ordered 2 tires b/c we need to replace both of the back tires anyway & they took FIVE days to get here ... BLAH !! We couldn't go to church on Saturday b/c we didn't have the car ! :/

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Crowdtap's Madagascar 3 Circus Circle’s Most Wanted Party

I was chosen to participate in Crowdtap's Madagascar 3 Circus Circle’s Most Wanted Party !! I was SUPER excited about this because my kid's LOVE Madagascar & it gave us a reason to watch Madagascar 1 & 2 again !! We're going to see the 3rd hilarious installment in the next week or two & the kids CANNOT WAIT !!

So, I was emailed a party kit with the following items:

• - A crack-a-lackin recipe for Marty's zebra cake
• - A classic game with a "mad" twist featuring Gloria
• - Decorations, masks and face paint ideas to get everyone into the Madagascar mood
• - Fun activities and games to keep the party movin'

I made Marty's zebra cake, but horrible cook that I am, I didn't do it right & so we got all chocolate cake instead of the zebra cake !! I was too embarrassed to take a pic of that !! LOL  However, it was still really good & I added Cream Cheese Frosting, even though that wasn't in the recipe !!

We played "Pin the Tail on Gloria", made Madagascar character masks, did really cool mazes, played Tic-Tac-Toe AND found the images in the "Can You Tell the Difference?" photos !!  We didn't do the face painting due to sensitive skin & skin allergies !!

All in all, an A+ good time was had by all !! I can't WAIT to go see the movie in 3 D !!  Have YOU seen it ?!

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Here are some of the activities :

The cool masks :

 Pin the Tail on Gloria :

BIC Marker Giveaway ~ 200 Permanent Markers Each Hour

Reminder: BIC Mark-it will be giving away 200 permanent markers every hour, during the course of 10 hours for the next thirty days for a total of 60,000 markers to be given away. This giveaway begins May 31st and ends June 29th. This giveaway will take place between the hours of 12:00 P.M. EST and 10:00 P.M. EST. GOOD LUCK!!!

365 Days of Thankful ~ Day#171-Day#199

Day #171 ~ Friday, May 25, 2012
Today I am thankful that I am the kind of person who puts my children's needs before my own !!

Day #172 ~ Saturday, May 26, 2012
Today I am thankful for Dylan's adorable freckles ...

Day #173 ~ Sunday, May 27, 2012
Today I am thankful that Tim won tickets to the Coca-Cola 600 so that I could enjoy my very first NASCAR race today at Charlotte Motor Speedway!! It was FANTABULOUS !!

Day #174 ~ Monday, May 28, 2012
Today I am thankful for those that have fought & those who fought & died, past & present, for my freedom !! I'm also thankful that I can celebrate the life of the man who helped give me life & know that I will see him again one day !! I love & miss you, Daddy !! <3

Day #175 ~ Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Today I am thankful that I no longer have drama in my life ...

Day #176 ~ Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Today I am thankful that I have people in my life that can make me laugh ...

Day #177 ~ Thursday, May 31, 2012
Today I am thankful that I have so much to be thankful for ...

Day #178 ~ Friday, June 1, 2012
Today I am thankful for the ability to hear (even when I don't want to LOL) ...

Day #179 ~ Saturday, June 2, 2012
Today I am thankful that Maddi & Dylan got to enjoy Sesame Street Live : Elmo's Super Heroes ...

 Day #180 ~ Sunday, June 3, 2012
Today I am thankful for inspiration ...

Day #181 ~ Monday, June 4, 2012
Today I am thankful for peace of mind ...


Day #182 ~Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Today I am thankful for another day ...

Day #183 ~ Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Today I am thankful for my office ...


Day #184 ~ Thursday, June 7, 2012
Today I am thankful for Cherry Berry Chillers from McDonald's !! YUM !!

Day #185 ~ Friday, June 8, 2012
Today I am thankful for the ability to have date nights ...

Day #186 ~ Saturday, June 9, 2012
Today I am thankful for deep & restful sleep ...

Day #187 ~ Sunday, June 10, 2012
Today I am thankful for the ability to watch the TV shows I miss, either on DVR or on the Internet ...

Day #188 ~ Monday, June 11, 2012
Today I am thankful for programs that allow me to earn free gift cards ...

Day #189 ~ Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Today I am thankful that I didn't catch the stomach bug that went through my house ... 


Day #190 ~ Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Today I am thankful for Instagram !! It's so cool !!

Day #191 ~ Thursday, June 14, 2012
Today I am thankful that the girls are out of school for the summer, Nicki passed the 8th grade & I can sleep in in the mornings if I want to ...

Day #192 ~ Friday, June 15, 2012
Today I am thankful that I was able to attend Shae's Raleigh Little Theatre performance & that today starts our summer vacation with her ...

Day #193 ~ Saturday, June 16, 2012
Today I am thankful for the wonderful message we heard on Prayer at church ...


Day #194  ~ Sunday, June 17, 2012
Today I am thankful for down time ...

 Day #195 ~ Monday, June 18, 2012
Today I am thankful for popcorn & hot sauce ...

Day #196 ~ Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Today I am thankful for fruit salad ...

 Day #197 ~ Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Today I am thankful that I can now listen to FREE radio stations on Spotify on my iPad ...

Day #198 ~ Thursday, June 21, 2012
Today I am thankful for our swimming pool !!  I LOVE it !! It's like being at the beach without sand ...

Day #199 ~ Friday, June 22, 2012
Today I am thankful that gas prices keep on falling ...

365 Days of Thankful ~ Day #143-Day#170

Well, I have gotten a bit behind in my little project ... I got a migraine that lasted 12 days & I now have another one that has lasted for 3 days so far ... **SIGH** One day the doctors will hopefully find a combination of medications to help rid me of these monstrous headaches ...

Day #143 ~ Friday, April 27, 2012
Today I am thankful that today is Friday ...


Day #144 ~ Saturday, April 28, 2012
Today I am thankful for small blessings ...


Day #145 ~ Sunday, April 29, 2012
Today I am thankful that I can be the bigger person & often have to be ...


Day #146 ~ Monday, April 30, 2012
Today I am thankful for a refreshing nap ...


Day #147 ~ Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Today I am thankful for optimism during times of trial ...


Day #148 ~ Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Today I am thankful for the ability to hear, even when I don't want to ...

 Day #149 ~ Thursday, May 3, 2012
Today I am thankful for my husband who works hard so I can be a stay-at-home mom to our children ..

 Day #150 ~ Friday, May 4, 2012
Today I am thankful for positivity ...

 Day #151 ~ Saturday, May 5, 2012
Today I am thankful for the awesome dinner at Joe's Crab Shack ..

Day #152 ~ Sunday, May 6, 2012
Today I am thankful for a pleasant day ...

Day #153 ~ Monday, May 7, 2012
Today I am thankful for downtime ...

Day #154 ~ Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Today I am thankful that there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for ...

Day #155 ~ Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Today I am thankful for the awesome Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony I went to at Maddi's school today !! We had some lovely food & gifts !! It's nice to be appreciated ...

Day #156 ~ Thursday, May 10, 2012
Today I am thankful for my FABULOUS fingerless crocheted gloves that I got in the mail today ...

Day #157 ~ Friday, May 11, 2012
Today I am thankful for the sweet "Muffins for Moms" day at Maddi's school & the precious gifts I was given ...

 Day #158 ~ Saturday, May 12, 2012
Today I am thankful for the FABULOUS Mother's Day lunch I had with my mom & most of my kids at Carrabas ...

Day #159 ~ Sunday, May 13, 2012
Today I am thankful for the wonderful Mother's Day I spent with my family ...


Day #160 ~ Monday, May 14, 2012
Today I am thankful for my reality TV shows ...

Day #161 ~ Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Today I am thankful that I'm a good person ...

Day #162 ~ Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Today I am thankful that God never puts more on me than I can handle ...

Day #163 ~Thursday, May 17, 2012
Today I am thankful for time spent with a good friend ...

 Day #164 ~ Friday, May 18, 2012
Today I am thankful for the bottle of Harvey Prince Eau de Lite Perfume I won from the Dr. Oz's Best Tips Ever! Online Giveaway !!

Day #165 ~ Saturday, May 19, 2012
Today I am thankful for the exciting things to come ...

Day #166 ~ Sunday, May 20, 2012
Today I am thankful for the good things in life, for they far outweigh the bad ...

Day #167 ~ Monday, May 21, 2012
Today I am thankful to be going to the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday ...

Day #168 ~ Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Today I am thankful for a lovely invitation for myself, Maddi & Shae to see the play Oliver ! in July ...

Day #169 ~ Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Today I am thankful for the coupons I got for a FREE McCafe Cherry Berry Chiller from McDonald's ...

Day #170 ~ Thursday, May 24, 2012
Today I am thankful for the wonderful week I am having !! Good news all around me ...

365 Days of Thankful ~ Day #131-Day #142

Day #131 ~ Sunday, April 15, 2012
Today I am thankful for hearing surprising things said about me that I never knew one thought (in a good way) ...


Day #132 ~ Monday, April 16, 2012
Today I am thankful for my beautiful rose bushes ... They came back fuller, more fragrant & more beautiful than they were last year ... 


Day #133 ~ Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Today I am thankful for wildflowers ...


Day #134 ~ Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Today I am thankful for being able to finish what needed to get done ...


Day #135 ~ Thursday, April 19, 2012
Today I am thankful that Tim's surgery went okay ...


Day #136 ~ Friday, April 20, 2012
Today I am thankful for our monthly family time with Chris, Jade & Caleb ...


Day #137 ~ Saturday, April 21, 2012
Today I am thankful for a fun day with Jade & the kids ...


Day #138 ~ Sunday, April 22, 2012
Today I am thankful that things are getting better all the time ... 


Day #139 ~ Monday, April 23, 2012
Today I am thankful for a stress-free day ...


Day #140 ~ Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Today I am thankful for my electric blanket at bedtime (it was CHILLY last night !!) ...


Day #141 ~ Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Today I am thankful for beautiful weather today ...


Day #142 ~ Thursday, April 26, 2012
Today I am thankful that the girls have a Teacher Workday tomorrow ...