Seeryus Mama

Pictures to play catch up. Pea was watching Johnny and her uncles play football after dinner. Right after the picture she reached up and locked the door. Pretty darn cute! Pea’s first bowling experience. She would have much rather of chased after the ball! We both had some rockin‘ hair going on! While I wish I would have taken pictures on Black Friday, I didn’t. I did, however, shop til I dropped. I began my morning at 5:00 and went to 3 places here in town. Then my SIL and I hit the road. We shopped all day long. I’m still dragging. How I love my camera. I took this picture tonight. 11.29.08 It’s completely whack. I love putting the... [more]

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS TO JAYME! *** How cute is this little fella?? Xeko Mission: China and a new line of earth-friendly Xeko Pals teach kids about conservation and the environment while they play. Mission: China is the newest edition of Xeko, This award-winning trading card game that introduces kids to threatened species and the world’s conservation hotspots. The Xeko Mission: China starter set comes packaged in a stunning pagoda box decorated with animals from China’s habitats and dragon illustrations that capture the mysteries of ancient Chinese culture. This mission includes animals like the beloved Giant Panda, critically-endangered Snow Leopard, and ferocious King... [more]

I’ve talked about Sugarplum Dreams before. Remember this? Sugarplum Dreams has a great deal for those holiday shoppers, you won’t want to miss this! For any purchases over $50.00 will receive a 15% discount…great, eh? Just use the code seeryus15. This code is good through the end of the year. You’ll find everything you could possibly want for your kids this holiday season. So get your shopping on at Sugarplum Dreams and don’t forget to use the code seeryus15 for 15% off purchases over $50.00.  Read More →

Erika at Chic Shopper Chick, Christine over at From Dates to Diapers and Kristin from An Ordinary Life have a super 2008 Christmas Gift Guide going on. There are prizes up for grabs, gift ideas under $20.00 and great suggestions for Christmas Traditions. Check out all three blogs today! From Dates to Diapers has some great music she’s sharing. You won’t want to miss it! The goods are here. Everyone knows someone who loves Hannah Montanta or High School Musical. Want to please your tweener? Head on over to this post for some interactive game fun! If Mattel is more what you are looking for there is 3 prizes up for grabs. For those girly-girls! Check it out here. There is more... [more]

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS TO Alyson, the 3 P’s Mama!!*** Cheekeyes sold at Oompa are a must have for kids this year. Made out of eco-friendly rubberwood, each one is unique. There are five sets you can choose from, African animal, Farm, Forest animal, Dinosaurs and Polar animal. They sport a red little cheek and painted eye…get it? Cheekeyes! Each set retails for $29.99. You can also add extra pieces like a fences or trees and they retail from $15.99-$16.00. They can be purchased on the Oompa website. What I love about Cheekeyes are they can provide hours of play by using your imagination. There are no bells and whistles. It’s so much fun to listen to the kids... [more]

I feel like I’m really behind. I’ve got so much to do, and there just isn’t any time. My baby will be 15 months on Monday and Johnny will be 9 in less than 2 weeks. Where does time go? My house is a mess, big time. I’ve been too busy playing with the kiddies to do anything about it. Tomorrow we will have a toy pick up party. Everyone is invited! Brand’s deadline for the 9 year bathroom (here and here) is looming. Wednesday at 11:59 CST, tools are down. I’ll let you know who wins the bathroom battle. Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a $60.00 credit to RS Designs. Leave a comment on that post.  Read More →

***This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to lwintermomof3!!*** Check your email…I’ll be in contact with you! Earlier this year I won a bloggy makeover from RS Designs. I couldn’t believe it! My designer, Revka is the best! She was absolutely wonderful to work with and so accommodating. This girl knows her stuff. They say it best: RS Designs – Quality Web Design for Women Online. RS Designs create blog designs for Work at Home Mom’s and Mommy Blogger’s alike. Take a peek at their store. They have it all. From complete blog makeover to OOAK templates. How about Mommy Cards or Blog Cards. All custom made! The best part? Revka is kind enough to give one... [more]

I’ve always loved Target. Until Monday afternoon that is. You see, I ordered a Britax Marathon car seat on Sunday for 42.99 + free shipping. I’m always looking for a deal and my mom needs a car seat for her car. Score! Or, not. You see, the cancelled my order. Not only my order, but plenty of other orders as well. I placed a call to the company. They apologized, but I still get no car seat. I’ve emailed the company and for $279.99 I can get the same car seat. Thanks, but no. I’ve got a birthday coming up for my son and Christmas coming up that I don’t know how I’m going to get through. So, thanks for the great “deal” but I’ll pass. As I’ve... [more]

Sunday was a gorgeous day in which we met up with some friends and feed the ducks and geese at the park. Pea was having it out with this greedy little ginormous duck. He’s giving her the evil eye because she decided that the bread was rather tasty. There were a few times I worried about her little fingers, but she caught on pretty quickly. This little fella was a bit too close for comfort, so we wrapped it up. You break out the bread and prepare to get swarmed! I’m going to sound off on Target later!  Read More →

Nebraska has been put through the ringer lately. Rightly so? Who is to say? In July, Nebraska was the last state to finally push through with the Safe Haven Law. A law intended to prevent vulnerable parents abandoning newborn babies in potentially dangerous situations. No person shall be prosecuted for any crime based solely upon the act of leaving a child in the custody of an employee on duty at a hospital licensed by the State of NebraskaHowever, legislators could not agree on a specific age limit, choosing “child” instead, which applies to anyone aged 17 Since then, there have been 34 children left. 2o of those teenagers under the age of 17. It’s not only Nebraskans.... [more]

It was a cold day, but we braved the weather and went to the Veteran’s Day Parade. The kids had a good time, Johnny ended up with a sizable amount of candy (that we don’t need!) and Pea waving to all of the participants in the parade. A very special thank you to all those who have served and are serving our country now.  Read More →

That my friends is a Jack Potty. I just don’t know what to say. At all. I came across the Jack Potty while looking for potty chairs for Pea. She’s ready. I am not. Well, I am….but I don’t have a potty chair! I’ve been looking online to see what it out there. There’s the Potty Bench by Boon, the Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Potty, the BabyBjorn Potty Chair, the Levels of Discovery Her Majesty’s Throne…and quite frankly I could go on and on. I’m really leaning towards the Fisher Price Princess Potty. I’m pretty sure it’s the crown that sold it to me, but I also like the fact that it has the transitional seat. Plus it’s... [more]

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS TO THE WINNER ANDREAH!!*** Getting started on Christmas shopping isn’t easy. I just don’t know where to start, or end for that matter. I ended up at Sugarplum Dreams…and found just what I was looking for! With such a great selection of items, it was very hard to choose! Being that I have such a little lady, I knew she’d enjoy having her very own Tea Set. You have to check out the hair accessories, you know I can’t resist hairbows!! Whether you have a boy or girl…there are plenty of items to choose from. Looking for a diaper cake? There is a little bit of everything, you won’t be disappointed! “When... [more]

We were recently given the opportunity to try out the Thomas’ Great Race Game from Briarpatch. How I wish I would have had this game when Johnny was younger! Of course he’ll never turn down a game, and this will be great for Pea when she’s older. In the Thomas’ Great Race, children must learn their numbers to earn coal to power their engines – Thomas, James, Percy or Molly – over the hill and across the finish line. This fast action game encourages the development of sorting, counting and color matching skills. How does the game work? Each engine drops into a slot on the Great Race track, with the back of each slot open to receive “coal blocks.” For the youngest... [more]

I’ve been tagged by Amanda over at Scatter Among the Mess! I’m to post 7 Random Things about myself….here goes nothing! 1. I constantly have songs playing in my head. Constant iTunes spinning around up there! 2. I do not like to fly. Love to travel, but don’t do much if it involves flying. 3. I need a haircut. Thankfully, next Monday it will be taken care of! 4. I like to sleep in a cold, dark and quiet room. Brand however likes the room to be warm. Often times I open up the window in the middle of the night without realizing it…and 10 minutes later he’ll shut it. It’s a vicious cycle! 5. I really, really want another child. I’ve got... [more]

This contest is now closed! Winners have been emailed! Pea has a nap/bedtime ritual. We always, always turn on the CD player. That girl has music in her soul. She was born with it. Back to the music. The CD is Dream With Me Tonight Vol. 2 – A Father’s Lullabies. The first time I popped this CD in, I fell in love. I’m one of those people who loves the words. Honestly, every single song blows me away. From My Monkey Is Missing, a song about a little one’s favorite animal that he can’t be without to You, Me and The Moon. To say it simply, me a 30 year old adult…this music completes me. I can’t get enough. Gene Miller is the soothing voice you’ll... [more]

What would you choose? Help a sister out and let me know which picture is your favorite.  Read More →

Today is our chance for our voice to be heard. I look forward to the elections when they roll around. I’m so very lucky to have the chance to make my voice count. If you are registered, get out there and make your voice count. No matter who you vote for, just vote!  Read More →

Head on over to Peekaboo Picks for the Ultimate Holiday Guide. There you have a chance to win over $800 in swag. How great would that be for this upcoming holiday season? You won’t want to miss this!  Read More →

Never did I think I would hear…”MOM! Tell Pea to stop!” or the running of feet and the slam of a door. Even though the kids are almost 8 years apart in age…they still egg each other on. It’s such a great sound!  Read More →