FRIDAY FAMILY GAME NIGHT

We have a tradition on Fridays to get us back together from the busy work/school week with a family game night . The twins enjoy Candyland

The Colors and learning to take turns is great for our 4 year olds they enjoy it so much. They also think its so funny when we have to go back if we get the plum tree troll . Lots of laughs and smiles and its a good time to reconnect

 And the oldest one enjoys Apple to Apples, Which is a hilarious game where you have the current player select a description card and the other players try to pick, from the cards in their hands, the Things that best match that description. The player with the description card then chooses the Thing that appeals most and awards the card to the player who played it. You have to receive 5 description cards to win . Believe me you will be rolling out of your chairs and your face will hurt with smiles when playing this game.

So what games will you be playing tonight with your family?

You HAVE to have the Barbie LOOK!

Come on worrying about curves and counting calories? Is that necessary for a child. I understand about eating healthy , at least let them know you are trying to get the family to eat more healthy and not saying that your going on a diet, that's how eating disorders come about. Ohhhh my goodness and the shaving of the child's back , REALLY?
 I am all for looking your best and grooming but that's a little extreme . I looked up how much it is to register a child for a pageant and its alot of money ( About $250)  plus you have travel expenses , hotel stays as well as the costumes and accessories , hair and make up . Now if you add all that up its almost over $1000. Here's a mom on here that uses a LIMO for them to travel to pageants in , that's a little extreme there mom.
Now these little girls are little cuties don't get me wrong, But I just cant comprehend the amount of money these parents spend .The little girls kind of look like little robots , not very natural movements.
I giggle about the BUTT PASTE lol. The Make up they Put on these little girls just make them look extremely older , they should have more pageants with LIGHT make up more softer of a look , they don't need concealer on their faces are pimple free , flawless. They are Beautiful girls .
Now there should be regulations on the costumes , that one little girl with the Police car and that itty bitty outfit she was wearing, that just wasn't age appropriate, they could have made more fabric to that, and it would have still been cute. These girls don't need to look like that. Most of the little girls look like they enjoy doing pageants which is great , But there should be some regulations on attire and make-up lets not forget they are kids. Its not miss America, or Miss Universe where that is more age appropriate to wear those items .

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Tasty TUESDAY

Every Tuesday at some point in the day, I will have a yummy recipe my family enjoys for me to make and then I will share with you all.
This week its Yummy "Lemon Flower Pot" Cupcakes with Yummy Lemon Frosting .

Lemon CupCakes
Ingredients

1  pkg yellow cake mix
1  pkg instant lemon pudding mix
1 3/4 cups water
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Cupcake papers ( Green )
Toothpicks
Styrofoam ball
flower pot or bowl

Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F . Spray your cupcake papers with non-stick cooking spray.


2.In a large bowl, mix together cake mix and pudding mix. Pour in water and egg whites. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to high and beat for 4 minutes. Pour batter into your Cupcake pan.


3.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Frosting
1/2 cup butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/2 cup margarine (not spread or tub product)

1 (1 lb) package confectioners' sugar , sifted
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
1 dash salt
Directions:
In a medium size bowl beat Butter until soften, Then beat in Sugar, Lemon rind, Lemon Juice, Milk and salt alternately. Continue to beat till soft and stiff.

**To make "Flowers Pots" Get a Styrofoam ball from any craft store, Find a flower pot or cute bowl to lay it on or in . Stick foam ball with a toothpicks then place cupcakes around ball (without frosting). Once Cupcakes are on toothpicks and on the ball , Then fill gaps between cupcakes with the remaining green cupcake liners or use tissue paper,Then fill a pastry bag ( Or storage baggy and cut tip of bag ) and find any tip you would like to use . Apply frosting. Once frosting is on you can chill in fridge or serve immediately . HAPPY BAKING :)

MY Weekend!

Good Morning Ladies (or Gents) ,
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I had a Busy ,stressful, Full weekend, Let me tell you about it and need your opinion or stories that relate :

So Saturday started out great at first My angels (with horns)
At right were actually very good in the beginning of the morning, Usually I hear the loudest banging on my bedroom wall about 6:30 am , them wanting to get up etc.. But they decided to play with there toys .

So I jumped up and ran to the kitchen to grab a cup of Coffee before I had to really get them up for the morning , Just 1 cup before the monsters are running around and before the baby needs her bottle and before the 12 year old tells me he is bored @ 7:30 in the morning . Just let me drink 1 cup, and so they did. Until... This one ------>Decided to do a dive on

<------this one, Then it was time to break it up and start the MOMMY day:

So Breakfast is being made and my children are eating nicely the baby is quiet and my 12 year old is actually dressed at 8am:

So I think to myself , I hope the day goes just as well, I shouldn't think that far cause , it just wont happen and I know that ha-ha.

I start a load of laundry and notice this :

Really? Why am I the only one that knows how to place a FULL toilet paper roll, back on the roll? I ask around and there is know one that confesses of the empty toilet paper roll

NOBODY DID IT?

That's OK I did it for you , Just like every time , especially when you sit down on the toilet and there is nothing on the toilet roll...REALLY?

Then later that day we went to Kmart to do some shopping well wasn't that a trip , now before we left we told them the reason we were going and why and that no one was getting anything that day because it was unnecessary. Once we got there The second oldest Jaden starts in ughhhh I want this , but cant I have this... daddyyyyy but I want this..

And so this angel child from the morning looked like this example
<-------. Almost the whole trip to the store. I was so glad to bring my children that day ;)

Sunday evening and this morning this is what I heard and saw......------->

So this is what the daddy said to me last night when I had to get back up to deal with the baby @ 1Am after he watched a movie he says " I have to crash (sleep) " I look at him and said "Um I wish I could sleep " He replies "Well its your Job to get the baby"..I think to myself  :"MY JOB?".... I say allowed  "When do I get a day off?" No response........So this is ME this morning

Girls and there High Heals

                                                                 Little girls that is.
I know that girls love there shoes and all that I understand completely , since I'm a girl ha ha. But I think its a little extreme for little girls to wear High heals ...

You might know the above pic to be a power celebrity couples daughter. But Don't you think that her feet are hurting ? I look at the left picture and cringe. But the right picture its like she was born in them , for example:

Infant high heals?

Come on really, now that has got to be silly looking , and how would a toddler? preschool young girl learn how to walk in them Or play on the playground .

Yeah that would be ridiculous

I understand its a hot trend but come on Mommy's :

Leave the High Heeled shoes for dress up...

And let our little girls stay little for awhile:

Kiddie Couture

I saw this on Good Morning America yesterday , and just had to put my opinion out there about it.
These clothes that the designers are selling to moms are outrageous , Yes they are so cute but really would you let your child go out side and play, or even eat, drink lol or breath in these extremly expensive childrens clothing . Im my opinion its rediculous, they are going to out grown them in no time, they are going to get stained and the kids will just throw them on the floor for the animals to lay on. They must think children just stand or sit all day long and its ok to sell clothes for over $400 a jacket . here are some examples from Gucci :

this outfit is $335.00, not hat

$465.00 for this one ! the coat only

This boys Jacket is $567.00

Now would u allow your child to go outside to play?

HAD TO SHARE THIS

SHE WAS POSING SO NICELY HAD TO TAKE A PIC AND SHARE

Dance Moms

Last night at dance moms: Click on link to see episode
http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/dance-moms/video/season-2/episode-3/episode-3-brookes-turning-point

Now that you watched that , whats your thoughts? I think it was wise of Abby moving Maddie from the top just to give some more kids a chance. Brook making the cheer team is great, she should be able to spread her wings and test the waters in everything she wants to try. I think he girls put blood sweat and tears in there routines to please Abby , she can be so rough on them. Now Cathy from last season and owner of ( Candy Apples) should feel ashamed of herself with the move she pulled on having older children in the competition which wasn't their age group And to use her daughter in the mix , shame on you Cathy ...Play Fair!! Serves her right getting 8th place.
Do you think Abby wanted to stir the pot , when she wanted to go tell candy apples good job sincerely? The moms have really stop to think when they have discussions in front of the children ... they don't need to see that , inappropriate behavior to all of them . Well that's it for this week for dance moms discussion. I look forward on your thoughts :)

The Real Housewives of Beverly HIlls Finale

It was a interesting season for Beverly Hill, Sad to see it go for now. Beverly Hills had alot of Drama this year as well as odd things too, between Taylor and Kim those made the show this year. The beautiful wedding that took place last night between Lisas daughter Pandora and her husband was amazing and made me have a sniffle and a tear roll down like I was there or watching my own daughters wedding. I feel sorry for Kim but am glad that she has checked herself into rehab , she so desperately needed help and I don't think anyone got that I hope she recovers from her drug and alcohol addiction. Adrean and Paul they just crack me up they are so down to earth and friendly , this episode with his colonospcopy was hilarious I was in full giggle .

And Poor Taylor and her daughter, I really hope thing look up for her she has been through so much this year. Kyle is a hoot I love her down to earth personality, and she tells you how it is . I think next year we will probably see more of Deena (Taylor's friend) and her expensive taste.. As well as Brandi stirring up the pot. As for Camile we will learn about he yummy pex looking boyfriend most likely ;) HATS OFF TO YOU GIRLS , LOVED THIS SEASON

Good Morning Mommies !

Hope everyone had a great weekend, personally I look forward to Mondays when the kids go back to school (ha ha). My boys are handfuls ! From the time the Sun comes up to the time they finally fall asleep!

Yea they might "Look" Sweet and Innocent, but they really are Lil mini devils ( ha ha)

OK now down to business this week , I am in the process on doing a review for this really cool company MyMemories.com , And when I am done this great company will be doing a Giveaway!! How generous of them for all my followers.If you are a company or a mom home business and would like to do a review and giveaway please feel free to email me at : mtears78@rochester.rr.com and I will let you know how the process goes :) its free to do. OK now what else is there this week ,

A new start..

An ending...

Some whining, and crazy moms

New mom and continuing Drama

And "What the F#&* are you looking at"

And so much more this week :) Stick around soo much drama and not enough time to talk about....