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WHO DAT?!? Way to go New Orleans on a well deserved win! Congratulations on your first Super Bowl trophy in franchise history!!  I know tonight the Crescent City is going wild over the victory! A Super Bowl win tonight, and Mardi Gras next week… I believe the trash collectors in the French Quarter have their work cut out for them! I couldn’t help but cheer for the Saints as we did live in Louisiana and were stationed in New Orleans for 3 years. However I never intended on getting that sucked into the game. I was glued to the tv. Let’s face it, I mostly only watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. The commercials, as a whole were a big let down this year. There were a few that were humorous, but for the most part I was disappointed. I spent most of the game texting back and forth with my friend Kim comparing commercial notes. It reminded me of years ago when we were stationed in my hometown of Fort Bragg, CA and Kim and her hubby Chris invited us over for their annual “Anti Super Bowl Party”. The point was to only watch the commercials. That also happened to be the year of the infamous “Wardrobe Malfunction” and they just so happened to have Tivo. They were the first people I knew personally with Tivo, and they also had a huge 60+ inch big screen tv. I can’t tell you how many times we rewound that halftime show and watched Janet Jackson, life size,  in all her glory. Such memories. Well tonight I texted Kim a confession that I was actually watching the game. I was going to ask her to please not tattle on me to Chris. As it turns out, he was just as into the game as I was. I guess if the commercials are not up to par, you might as well watch the game! Geaux Saints!!

Today’s Smiles From the Heart:

The Saints for the win!!

My two little buckaroo’s riding their pretend horsies around the living room all evening. I was exhausted just watching them.

Yummy enchiladas and homemade guacamole. And then cake. P.S cake chased by guacamole, not so tasty. It seemed like a good idea at the time…

Being smothered with kisses at bedtime by my two little kissy monsters.

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Today marked the 100th day of the school year and all of the kindergarten students were to bring a collection of 100 things, wear 100 things (lets not even discuss how Garrett was going to wear something that had 100 on it but his momma had an epic fail with the iron on transfers at midnight last night. Sore subject.), or bring in a picture of someone that is 100 days, months, or years old. Our little comedian decided that he would like to bring in 100 jokes in a bag. That specifically became 100 knock knock jokes because I was able to find a website with hundreds of them. We spent the evening printing them, cutting them out, and placing them into his bag for all of his classmates to see. He was so eager to tell the jokes, and so excited about this 100th day celebration that he woke up extra early and climbed into bed with me. “Momma, can we get up now?” I heard a little voice in striped footie jammies ask. I somehow convinced him to snuggle with me until the alarm went off. (Love those moments.) This morning, he hit the ground running. He was ready to go and looking forward to his friends laughing at all of his funny jokes. Judging from the note his teacher sent home, and all that Garrett had to tell me about, I think he succeeded. I am willing to bet that he was the very first child in the history of Pea Ridge Elementary’s 100th day celebration to ever bring 100 jokes in a bag! And that’s no joke.

Today’s Smiles From the Heart:

Getting the kitchen floor mopped. The only chore I fully accomplished during this very unproductive day. And now it’s raining… Two Dogs + Rain + Clean floor = Mop again, sister.

My hubby’s lengthy conversation about why we were destined to be stationed in Arkansas and how it was all in the hands of fate. It was extremely cute to listen to. But please don’t tell him that I told you he’s cute. He has an image to maintain, and if the guys at work caught wind of this he’d never hear the end of it

Two shirtless babies coming to me and telling me to look at their belly buttons. They had hearts stuck to them. My little love bugs. STINKIN’ ADORABLE I TELL YA! (Nope, no bias here. Why ever would you ask? )

The smell of fresh rain.

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As you might have noticed over the course of the past month the red walls of our dining room have played an important role in many of my shots. That is for two reasons. 1. I get some great light in that area of my house, and 2. I  <3 the color. In our last home I begged for a red wall. Just one would have made me happy, but I am pretty certain my hubby was suffering from paint color commitment issues at the time. It wasn’t until we moved here and bought this house that I put my foot down. I insisted on a red wall. I was firm. I got all: “I want a red wall. I will have a red wall.” and to my surprise my hubby said “Ok.” and then he said “But, I want a yellow kitchen.” I was totally ok with that. Yellow is a happy color and I am a happy person, I love happiness, a yellow kitchen was the perfect fit! After all, the kitchen is the heart (belly) of the home, so a happy heart makes for a happy home! The painting began. My lovely red walls (yes, WALLS. I got an entire room in red! SCORE!) were painted, and painted again, and then once more for good measure. Actually it wasn’t for good measure, it was because at the time we didn’t know they had red paint primer and our walls sucked that paint right in so it literally took three coats to get it right. (That “Cabin Red” was tricky to work with.) The kitchen was happy, we chose a yellow with gold undertones. A nice, warm, happy shade. The bulk of the rest of our home was painted in a neutral khaki color (This is where I admittedly have color commitment issues). Everything flowed nicely. I was content. It wasn’t until we had our first guest over that I ever questioned it. That guest being a lifetime Florida resident who pointed out that we had painted our house “in FSU colors” (Florida State University) Oh I had been fooled. Hubby, the FSU fan through and through, had pulled a fast one on me. He pleads the fifth.

Today’s Smiles From the Heart:

Having a snuggle party with my baby girl all morning.

Littleman’s Groundhog day project and song to accompany. It’s adorable! (P.S NOT smiling about the whole 6 more weeks of winter thing though. I’d really like to have a few words with ol’ Punxsutawney Phil.)

Knowing that a dinner playdate with a great friends and their kidlets is on the agenda for this evening.

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Bidding adieu to January… In my red high heels.

Ok so they aren’t mine exactly nor am I wearing them per se, but the previous sentence would have lost all drama if I would have said “Bidding adieu to January… with my daughters princess shoes.” See? I was going for impact people. This weeks theme is “Red” and to me the color red always makes a statement so impact was necessary. Thank you for your understanding in the matter.

Today’s Smiles From the Heart:

Dancing and jumping on my bed with the kidlets after their bath.

Listening to littleman and his buddy from class talking on the phone.(they exchanged numbers last week. So cute!) Overhearing: “Ruben? Ruben?… you are being awfully quiet!” I had to giggle when I heard my chatterbox say that. I don’t think Ruben would have been able to get a word in edgewise anyways.

A conversation with a good friend and her suggestion of indulging in a glass of wine. The wine suggestion has nothing to do with her being a good friend, but it does remind me why I love her. She has excellent advice. Seriously.

Realizing that I have blogged everyday for an entire month. My work here is done… KIDDING! I am only getting started ya’ll!

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Today, we celebrated over ice cream, the achievements of our little scholar. Our master of all things Kindergarten, Garrett Bradyn, continues to excel in school. And as Mrs. Mertin’s put it “Garrett continues to shine!” He could not have brought home a more immaculate report card. I am so proud of him and all of his hard work. I hope that his enthusiasm and love for learning never ceases. I am pretty sure his enthusiasm and love for ice cream won’t be going anywhere.

Today’s Smiles From the Heart:

Garrett’s Report Card!

Avery telling me “You go potty like a big girl and you get a sticker, momma!” lol Nothing like a little bribery encouragement from your two year old.

Rain is a good thing

Garrett picking out a recipe for our dinner. It was pretty tasty!