Zoom Albums... So Neat!!

While checking out some sponsors on the SITS blog I found Zoom Albums, and I just HAD to share!! I have never heard of Zoom Albums before, but I really want to get one and try it out now. So what is a Zoom Album? It's a mini photo album that you make at home!!! I thought they'd be really cheesy or cheap looking and difficult to assemble. But after viewing the videos on their site, I'm convinced that even I could make one of these cute little puppies!!

And best of all, all you need is a computer, your digital pictures and your inkjet printer!! Once you have the software downloaded and your kit, you just follow a few easy steps: 1. Select and arrange the 12 pictures you want in your album in their software. 2. Print the pictures on ONE special sheet of photo paper from the album kit. 3. Follow the directions that are right on the back of the paper to fold it. 4. Place the folded sheet of pictures in the album. 5. Enjoy your album or give it as a gift!!! It's that simple!!!

I love having pictures of my boys with me when I'm out and about, but it's nearly impossible to find small photo albums that easily fit in your purse. And just the other day I found the little photo inserts that come in wallets...and boy were those pictures a mess! This is such a great way to carry pictures around with you, and they'd make great gifts for grandparents, new moms or for friends with pictures from a fun outing! Check out the Zoom Album website for more details and to shop!! Happy Album making! :)

Our Quick Trip to the Park!

It was a little rainy today, but ended up being pretty warm outside. So, after lunch I talked my hubby into going to the park with me and the boys. And we had so much fun! The kids were so excited to see the park!! They bolted straight for the giant red spiral slide! And naturally, my hubby went and I headed to the swings. We had a blast watching the boys run around and burn off some of that extra energy and chasing them all over the place!

But my favorite moment.... when my husband decided it would be fun to go down the giant tunnel slide, until he got to the bottom. As I said earlier, it had been raining earlier, so there was a puddle at the bottom and he didn't want to slide in it! He sat in the slide for several minutes trying to figure out how to get over the water. This is a picture I snapped of our oldest son watching his daddy act like a little sissy not wanting to get wet!! :)



And while it did make me wish it was Spring, I'm just grateful that it's finally getting warm enough to venture outside every now and then.

My Little Scare!

Two nights ago I woke up at 1:30 in the morning feeling sick as a dog. I ran as quickly as I could to the bathroom...barely making it in time! The worst part was that along with the fact that I had just thrown up everything I had eaten that day...was that I starting getting some braxton hicks contractions. I went and laid back down in bed trying to fall back to sleep. Long story short...I was up all night getting sick and therefore causing some horrible braxton hicks! At 4:30 the contractions started getting really uncomfortable and really frequent. I was so scared I was going to go into labor...and I was only 34 1/2 weeks! It's too early yet! I ended up sending the kids with my mother in law for the entire day so I could rest. Which was wonderful...but strange at the same time! I never realized how much I do on a daily basis with the kids home! But I'm glad I sat around. The contractions stopped and I'm not in labor! Yet.... ;)

I LOVE Baby Showers!!!

I don't know why, but I LOVE baby showers, maybe even more than most women! It's so much fun to see all of the new baby stuff that the new mommy is getting. And I can't help but nose through all of it to see what I don't have, but now want to get!! :) And the cheesy games that you play at the showers always brings out my competitive side! I can't help it!

At the last baby shower I went to for my best friend, they tied a balloon around her husband's waist and made him tie his shoes without popping the balloon. The only problem was that unlike a baby, the balloon moved! It was still really funny though! I have to admit, I was a little jealous sitting there watching her open up all of her little pink outfits, as I sat and thought about how badly I wanted a little girl, but the yummy cake at the end made it all worth it!!! Here's a picture of me and my best friend at her baby shower over the weekend! I was 34 weeks with a boy and she was 35 1/2 weeks with a girl!! :)

Win a Free pair of Pedoodles Shoes!!

As a mom to two boys, and another who will be here any time now...I'm always searching for good kids shoes. But I have a terrible time finding any that I really like, and that are comfy for the boys. I'm so sick of walking into a shoe store and the boys selection of shoes being so small. Most of the time stores don't have the sizes I need anyway. Ugh! But alas... there are several great shoe shops online, just for little ones. I just recently found them while searching other blogs, and I'm so excited! My favorite is Pedoodles. They are adorable...and VERY affordable!! All of the shoes I looked at were under $40! Which is great, considering that's how much a little pair of goofy looking sneakers from the mall is! These shoes are also eco-friendly and were made with the little one's developing foot in mind! The shoes are made from quality leather and have soft, flexible soles...a must for little feet!! And right now, you can enter to win a pair of Pedoodles shoes by visiting the Busy Mom Blog!! Click their button on the side of my page to take you there now!! And be sure to check out the Pedoodles website as well!! Happy shoe shopping!

The Mom Song!

One of my friend just e-mailed me the "Mom Song". I can't believe I've never heard it before! It's so funny... and soooo true! It's everything that a mom says to her kids during the day, sung in 2 minutes to William Tell's Overture. It's so funny!! Here's the link to the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESe-AysF9mw Enjoy!! :)

Pancake Day!

Tomorrow, Feb 24, is National Pancake Day! And IHOP is celebrating by giving away free pancakes to everyone, from 7am-10pm! They are asking for a donation to help out Children's Miricale Network and other local charities. They are hoping to raise $1millon. So if you're in the mood from some pancakes tomorrow.... hop on over to IHOP and help out those in need!!! (I just realized I said hop to IHOP... no pun intended!!) Check out their website for more info: http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/