Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Weekend | 2016

Monday, November 28, 2016

oh man, what a fun weekend. but like all, it had to come to an end.
I am seriously exhausted as Brandon is. we are still trying to catch up on sleep.
this Thanksgiving, we spent it in Albuquerque, and it was great! full of joy and noise. just perfect! I have so much pictures, Ill try to pick the best and not make this a 100 picture post.

we ended up leaving until Thursday morning for crappy reasons, but when we hit the road, all we could do is be excited to see everyone. especially Noah, all he wanted to do was go to grammy's house.

Thursday
Thanksgiving dinner was so yummy. I had never had a traditional type dinner. at our house, my mom cooks her turkey in red chile and we mix it up a bit. I did miss my mom's turkey, but I'm glad I now know what Brandon talks about when he talk about "traditional."
the green beans, oh my!
Friday
we had a pretty rough night with a nose bleed from Noah and Sky being wide awake at 1am.
I didn't go to sleep until about 4am. Brandon and I were both hurting the next day, but we were up and ready to shop. well at least I was, Brandon just didn't want me to go alone.
we found some good deals, and passed a few of them up due to the checkout lines. successful year though. we even finally got around to getting a new recliner. and got a killer deal. we can finally kiss old blue goodbye. (I'm so excited about that!)
we spent the rest of the night playing cards and eating. of course.
Noah played Go Fish with grandpa and it was so cute!
no people, I am not pregnant. Motherhood was having BOGO F R E E on all their jeans. so I had to grab a few pairs for the future. I just cant justify paying full price, their so expensive!
seeing Brandon this nervous is pretty funny though.
Saturday
we had to go back into town to finish the deal with La.Z.Boy and get the Target deal on all Christmas.
we ended up going to two Targets in order to find the camper I wanted so bad. we did find it, and it amazing! we only planned on getting the $50 off $100, but ended up getting the deal twice. totally worth it!
Noah went for a ride with uncle Tim on the tractor and wouldn't stop asking for him after that. it makes me happy how he's getting attached.
after that, it was all about getting ready to decorate the Christmas tree. something new to me as well. it was a celebration. tons of food, music and sparkling grape juice. it was a blast. again, now I understand Brandon and his traditions.
Sunday
church and a trip home.
it's always sad to say goodbye. but we will back be soon, really soon.
AND how precious is this picture of grammy and Sky, ugh, I melt!

five on friday

Five on Friday

Friday, November 25, 2016

1. Christmas
we couldn't wait! we decorated on Saturday. in our defense, we wouldn't be home on Thanksgiving, so we wouldn't be able to decorate right after. we have 5 trees in our house. C R A Z Y you may say? Christmas is our thing.
post coming soon of our home for Christmas.
tree / lights
2. teeth
we've got teeth peeps! Sky isn't always happy about it, but she has 2 teeth. she hasn't been crazy fussy, but she has her days.
she certainly does the scratching behind her right ear often, so that's when I know to break out the Tylenol.
3. daycare
we have put the kids into daycare. and may I say, its stinking awesome! Brandon and I both love it. not to mention the kids. Noah often doesn't want to leave. he knows the names of all his classmates and he's social! something we really wanted for him. with him being the only child in the whole family for a long time, he didn't know how to play with others. and that has completely changed.
they have an open door policy and I love to have lunch with them any day I want. I couldn't be happier and more excited about this new stage in life.
4. birthdays
with the holidays here, we get so busy and forget to think about upcoming events. both kids birthdays are right around the corner and last year we were up at ungodly hours prepping the night prior. Brandon is encouraging me to get started. so here I am, buying templates, thinking about cakes, ordering tableware.
I'm so exited for this years parties, Noah will have a superhero party and Sky is under the sea. eek!
here's some of my inspiration.
chalkboard source

5. family pictures
so I had this grandiose idea of some family camping pictures. we went all out, and drove to Ruidoso, set up a tent and everything. well by the time we were all set up, sunlight got away from us. so we just had fun and made s'mores before we packed up and went home hoping to try again the the next week. well we didn't. it was too cold and honestly I didn't even want to try again. so I guess those are postponed for next year. those were just going to be fun pictures so not a big deal. we had fun though. next ones will be our Christmas pictures. I'm excited for those.

we're probably off shopping somewhere today, rolling around because of all the food we ate.
hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving day.
we sure did.

Black Friday Prep

Monday, November 21, 2016

our favorite time of the year is upon us.
H O L I D A Y S.
just everything about Thanksgiving and Christmas time gives me all the feels.
I can't wait!

so in preparation of this weekend, I have rounded up the best deals that I will be shopping. because we will be in Albuquerque this week, we'll be able to take advantage of all the sales. which make me happy.
I've been hearing a lot about sales and wanted to share some of the best ones I have found for you. some get a little tricky and confusing. especially when you are in the middle of the chaos of a target aisle, we tend to forget things.
I have a sheet where I have written down everything by store, coupons, times & days, and what I'm purchasing at that store.

this is all "I" am looking out for. I understand its not everyone taste but maybe you will find this somewhat helpful. I included what I will be putting in my shopping cart this year.

so here are the sales I will be shopping for Black Friday 2016.

target
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apparel - 30% of ALL womens, mens and kids apparel. this means everything. clothes, outerwear, shoes, bags, accessories, pajamas
movies - range from $4-$9 (pitch perfect 2 is only going to be $4)
toys - BOGO 50% off. they actually already had their big toy sale on Saturday (30% off all toys)
Christmas - (Saturday ONLY) save $50 when you spend $100 Wondershop only (my FAVORITE sale)
frames - BOGO free all frames & photo albums
candles - BOGO free all jar candles
some of the stuff that will be in my cart.
http://www.target.com/p/toddler-boys-long-sleeve-fleece-coat-pajama-set-green-santa-just-one-you-made-by-carter-s/-/A-51276635http://www.target.com/p/baby-girls-2-piece-long-sleeve-fleece-coat-pajama-set-pink-christmas-just-one-you-made-by-carter-s/-/A-51277035http://www.target.com/p/white-knit-monogram-christmas-stocking-wondershop/-/A-51487735http://www.target.com/p/truck-decor-wondershop/-/A-51187386 http://www.target.com/p/fisher-price-bright-beats-dance-move-beatbo/-/A-17078380 http://www.target.com/p/hot-wheels-ultimate-garage-playset/-/A-17295356

kohl's
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*$15 kohl's cash for every $50 you spend
Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR - for only $449.99 (includes bag & 18-55mm lens)
baby clothes - sets for as low as $3.99
Nike - 25% off sale
Crane humidifier - $29.99 (we are buying a 2nd)
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-516810/crane-cool-mist-humidifier.jsp?color=Whitehttp://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2718671/canon-eos-rebel-t6-dslr-camera-zoom-kit.jsp?skuId=canon+rebel+dslr&search=canon+rebel+dslr&submit-search=web-regularhttp://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2734515/nike-air-max-motion-lw-se-womens-shoes.jsp?color=Black Sail

old navy
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50% off the entire store (Thurs-Fri) in-store only
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1036920&vid=1&pid=341513002http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=60051&vid=1&pid=335316012http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55153&vid=1&pid=434556012
gap
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50% off everything
online - CODE: EARLY
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1012816&vid=1&pid=331846002 http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1020713&vid=1&pid=353495002http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1072298&vid=1&pid=331914002http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1068878&vid=1&pid=271612012http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1068878&vid=1&pid=332183012http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=8793&vid=1&pid=465396002http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1058175&vid=1&pid=464291022

walmart
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movies - as low as $1.96 to $7.96 (God's not dead 2 is $7.96)
6v kids drivable cars - only $99
Fisher Price - $5 select toys
kids pajamas - %4.75 each (they have Paw Patrol and Frozen)
Pyrex - 24 piece set $19
Rubbermaid - 36 piece set $7.60 (buying a 2nd set)
trampoline - bounce pro 7' with nets $79
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rollplay-6V-GMC-Sierra-Blackout-Edition/52730854 https://www.walmart.com/ip/7FT-My-first-trampoline/46271762https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-Easy-Find-Lids-34-Piece-Set-Red/38664628

macy's
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see here for coupons
boots - for her $19.99
dress shoes - for him $24.99
Rachael Ray - 14 piece set $89.99 (my favorite)
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/rachael-ray-14-pc.-nonstick-cookware-set-only-at-macys?ID=1463064&CategoryID=7631&selectedSize=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D32%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D16%26kws%3Drachael%20ray%20sethttp://www1.macys.com/shop/product/unlisted-by-kenneth-cole-mens-half-time-sy-oxfords?ID=2732060&CategoryID=65&cm_kws=2732060

la-z-boy
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30 % off everything & no interest until 2020
http://www.la-z-boy.com/p/recliners/james-powerrecline-la-z-time-recliner/_/R-41P521

aero
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the only place I get jeans
60% off everything you can haul & free shipping
http://www.aeropostale.com/destroyed-medium-wash-boyfriend-jean/product.jsp?productId=89071676&cp=3534618.3534619.3534623.3541050.3536152.4330109.19473926http://www.aeropostale.com/seriously-stretchy-dark-wash-high-waisted-ankle-jegging/product.jsp?productId=107602946&cp=3534618.3534619.3534623.3541050.3536152.4330109.107575516http://www.aeropostale.com/seriously-stretchy-dark-wash-mid-rise-jegging/product.jsp?productId=107602906&cp=3534618.3534619.3534623.3541050.3536152.4330109.107575516

bed bath and beyond
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20% off entire purchase (6am-noon to get a coupon in-store)
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/ihome-trade-idl44-dual-alarm-clock-radio-with-usb-charging-port/1047129566?Keyword=alarm+clockhttps://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-artisan-reg-5-qt-stand-mixer/102986?Keyword=kitchenaid

toys r us
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40-50% off throughout the store
browse the ad here
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=71326116&cp=2273442.2255962.11181853.12935855&parentPage=familyhttp://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=84409906&cp=&parentPage=searchhttp://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=62954696&cp=&parentPage=search

there are tons of good sales going on and I hope you find the best ones for you!
I have learned to follow these simple steps for a stress free shopping trip.
1. have coupon in hand. don't rely on your phone, it dies way too often.
2. check sales times. some stores only have the sale during a specific time frame.
3. inspect the product before purchase. people get crazy and thing tend to be broken often.
4. leave kids at home. for your sanity and theirs.
5. carts. even if its the mall, consider taking a stroller or buggy. free hands for browsing.
6. be safe. nothing is worth a fight or accident.

happy shopping!