A Cool Thing Happened

We went to WalMart a couple of days ago (goin-into town!), and had a really cool thing happen. Chris went thru the Self Checkout while I took Payton to the bathroom for the upteen-trillionth time. He handed me the receipt and I looked at it:

Notice anything wrong with it??? Ok, besides the Top Ramen, candy and chimichangas!!! (This wasn't a grocery shopping trip, we mainly needed fruit and of course impulse buys get thrown in...)

Our peaches rang up for $.03, nectarines for $.04, gala apples for $.05, tomatoes for $.05 and bananas for $.02!!! I know you can't SEE what we bought, but it was a HUGE bag of fruits (yes, tomatoes are fruits - look it up) and even ONE piece of fruit will ring up for way more.

So I went over to Customer Service and pointed it out, thinking that they would have to return everything and re-ring it up. The sweet old lady behind the counter was dumbfounded and chuckling about it. She called over the manager and showed her as well. The manager said, "Well, just let it go this time and I will go and fix the scales". The lady turned to me and said, "Ok there you go!" I said, "Really?" and she said "Yes". Another employee said, "Thank you for coming and telling us!" So we probably got $15-$20 worth of fruit for free.... What a huge blessing from God!

Yesterday and Today

Since I posted a video yesterday announcing baby #3, I completely forgot to post about the actual day...

Walking to the school bus yesterday morning we saw this HUGE butterfly.

Just the side of it's wing was about the size of my palm.

For nap time Dylan let Payton use his bed...and his bears. This is how I found her sleeping.

Now for today....

Dylan and Payton invented a new game called "Hockey Board Slide".

There was a lot of pushing, rowing, and tipping going on. At least with helmets on, they were safe!

I love that they can (sometimes) play so well together!

Pure Joy

Please ignore Payton picking her nose! :)

Transcript for Chris:

"You guys are going to have a little brother or sister coming soon...Mommy's pregnant...with a baby."

Princess and a Frog

Ahhh, the joys of parenting. On our way out the door for church this morning, Payton decided to do this:

I don't even remember what it was about, but I'm glad I have a picture to show her when she grows up!

After church we came home, and took a nap (not Dylan - he watched a movie). When we woke up, we went outside to play and this is what Dylan caught.

He was under Papa and Sasha's car and Dylan provided some great entertainment watching him try to catch it.

He's not happy being in a cage. Don't worry, we let him go a couple of hours later.

What I ate...

This is the week of me forgetting to take pictures of my food. We ate out a lot this week and I have a hard time remembering to whip my camera out... So with that in mind, here you go:

Sunday August 21, 2011

Zaxby's Chicken Fingerz (3)

Baked Beans

Coleslaw

Roll

Chips

Cookie

Lemonaid

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We were at our church for a New Members meeting and they served us this yummy meal. I of course forgot to take a picture, but I ate almost everything listed. I guess you could say I was hungry? Or maybe that if it is in front of me, I will eat it. Let's go for the second one.

Anyhoo, it was my first time eating Zaxby's and I look forward to eating there again!

Monday August 22, 2011

Turkey Sandwich (I know, SO gourmet)

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Tuesday August 23, 2011

Green and White Salad

Half an Onion Bagel

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Wednesday August 24, 2011

The Varsity Hamburger

The Varsity Onion Rings

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I forgot to take a picture before I started eating... I ate the whole hamburger and one more onion ring.

This was the night of our church's Tailgate Kickoff Party. They provided dinner for free from The Varsity! Thanks FCBA! The Varsity is a big deal in Georgia. It is the worlds largest drive in restaurant and around since 1928. But I sadly have to say...it wasn't good. It was so greasy (even on top of the hamburger bun). Well, at least now I can say I've eaten a Varsity burger!

Thursday August 25, 2011

Blue Cheese Wedge

Chips and Salsa

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I again forgot to take a picture so this is the half way done shot. And just imagine chips and salsa.

Friday August 26, 2011

Taco Salad

Spanish Rice

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Saturday August 27, 2011

African Chicken

Rice

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My parents grew up as missionary kids in Africa. So this was a meal that we ate a few times a year and always looked forward to it. It is super yummy. My dad always joked with guests that it had monkey meat in it! Although it doesn't LOOK very pretty - I promise it tastes wonderful. This was my first time making it and of course, my mom's is better.

Love Them

Dylan and "Ginger Snap"

Payton is on a kick where we are supposed to call her Ginger Snap. You know from "Straw-a-a-berry Shortcake"?

Oh and don't mind her little purple lip. I haven't gotten the whole story but it had to do with Dylan and his skate board in the air... {shaking my head}

Taco Mac

We went to "linner" at Taco Mac today. (Linner= Lunch + Dinner, you know when you eat around 3pm?)

And yes it is called Taco Mac. It is such a poorly named restaurant. It is a sports brewery with a gajillion tv screens showing the games and serving yummy food: buffalo wings, burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, fajitas, salads, soups, etc. {Click here to see the menu.}

For the buffalo wings you get to pick your wing sauce: Lemon Pepper Rub, Mild, Medium, Hot, 3-Mile Island, Habanero Barbeque, and Death. Yes, the kind with the skull and cross bones on the picture.

They have a dish called Buffalo Chicken Tacos that I want to try next time. Buffalo wings, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes all wrapped up in a tortilla? Ummmmm...count me in!

Anyhoo - here is a pic of Payton waiting for her burger. :)

So if you drive pass a Taco Mac, stop in. I think you will like the food too!

Family Photo!

Our church had a tailgate party today to kick off all the studies and activities starting in the fall. We were to wear our favorite sports team gear. (Side note: We should all be wearing Cowboys gear.) So weird to be the only ones in the crowd wearing Angels shirts. There are a lot of Georgia Bulldog fans here.

I got our friend Tamara, to take this picture for us. Thanks Tamara!

Today & Mrs. Curtis

I have no pictures of today (boo). It wasn't very exciting. I spent most of the day on the phone and at the bank (2 times) trying to get an issue resolved. They deposited our checks then pulled them out and were going to hold them for 7 days. Agh! Let's just say it got my blood pressure up. I showed up the second time to the bank with a big smile and said "The squeeky wheel gets the grease right?" I sat in the branch managers office for about an hour and they finally fixed the situation. Praise the LORD!

We did make it to Costco and WalMart though. So that was productive. Oh and we had Curriculum Night at Dylan's school...

I really like love his teacher, Mrs. Curtis. She has been teaching for years. Nothing seems to get under her feathers. Another mom said her son won't be motivated by a party (a reward for reading books in the class) and Mrs. Curtis response was, "Oh I have my ways to get them motivated". She has a wealth of ideas and experiences to draw from to deal with each type of personality. It is just what Dylan needs. So thankful that God placed him in her class.

What We Did This Afternoon

Homework time!

Getting my nails painted by Sasha!

Church Family

It's official. We joined a church family today and became members of:

www.fbca.com

It is the first time in my life (attending church my WHOLE life with family and then on my own) that I have ever become a "member"... So exciting!

Backyard

We went into the woods in Papa and Sasha's backyard today. We were on a mission to find and pick berries. We didn't find a one! But we had fun exploring!

What I Ate...

Sunday August 14, 2011

Green Bean Casserole with Chicken

Green Salad

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Monday August 15, 2011

Chicken Pot Pie

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Tuesday August 16, 2011

Orange Popcorn Chicken

Stir-fry Vegetables with Noodles

Green Salad

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Wednesday August 17, 2011

Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwiches

Green Salad (with a yummy Blue Cheese Vinagrette)

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Here is the side angle. Remember the "SlimCados" I told you about. Well there they are!

Thursday August 18, 2011

Leftover Green Bean Casserole

Mickey Mouse Chicken Nuggets

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Watch out gourmet cooks! This meal will knock your socks off! {grin} We needed to go grocery shopping bad...can you tell?

Friday August 19, 2011

Brooklyn Joe's Pepperoni Pizza (isn't the slice huge?)

Water with Lemon

Saturday August 20, 2011

Steak

Olive Garden CopyCat Salad

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My Little Pony Love

This is what Payton did for quiet time today instead of taking a nap...

She played quietly for 30 minutes.

It was so cute to hear her little voice whispering as she was playing make believe.

I remember loving My Little Ponies when I was little. {grin}

At the Market Today

Look at what we found at the market today...

Hummmm for a girl who L.O.V.E.S. Girl Scout Samoa Cookies, this was a wonderful find.
They aren't exactly like the original, but I would say they got it 95% right. And since these are available all year round AND only $2.39 per package it's a win-win for me. Woo hoo! Way to go Keebler!

The other thing we found was a "SlimCado"
It says it's 35% less calories and 50% less fat. Since it was only $1.25 (way less than regular avocados) we decided to give it a shot! It was huge. Look at it in comparison to my hand.

It looks normal on the inside. Maybe a little paler shade of green.

Verdict? It is great! It is a bit firmer and sweeter than a regular avocado. It won't replace a regular avocado for me, but if this is cheaper or the same price I will definitely get it again.

You will have to wait until Saturday for "What I Ate" to see what I used it in.

Have you had either of these? What did you think?

Lewis Restorations

Remember when I posted about our finished table that we were going to sell? Well I finally listed it on CraigsList today. Then I started a basic website (and I mean b.a.s.i.c.) for us to list each item as it gets finished. Want to check it out? Click here to visit "Lewis Restorations". I am not loving the background or the color of the blue font so those will be changing soon. But at least you get an idea of what we are doing. Let me know if you see any typos or anything that I need to change. Thanks!

The Violet Burning

I went for a jog/walk this morning and grabbed Chris' iPod for a change in music. We had added tons of our CDs (read: HIS music and MY music) to his iPod a few years ago. I like to play the music on shuffle and was SO excited when this song came on...

I played it 3 times in a row. It is such a good reminder of what Jesus did for us!

Getting Ready for the Week

Here the kids are coloring Dylan's lunch sacks for the week. Payton even colors some for him.

I write notes on the napkins for Dylan each day. Is it bad that I still sign it "Mommy"?

For other news, it looks like we have finally found a church home! Can't wait to get involved and start serving. :) Thank you to each one of you who were praying for us for this - it is a huge answer to prayer!

What I Ate...

Here is what I ate this week for dinner:

Sunday August 7, 2011

Breakfast for dinner: Bacon

Multigrain pancakes

Bacon Strip Pancakes

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My friend, Chiara at Calico & Cupcakes, blogged about the Bacon Strip Pancake. I saw it and KNEW I had to try it. And you know what? It was REALLY YUMMY. You must try it out for yourself!

Monday August 8, 2011

Jeannine's Mac & Cheese

Green salad with ranch dressing

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Tuesday August 9, 2011

Forgot to take a picture (boo!). Just imagine a Costco size pepperoni pizza and there you go!

Pepperoni Pizza (from Brooklyn Joe's)

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Wednesday August 10, 2011

Goosh

(lettuce, ground beef, tomato sauce, Fritos, onions, salt & pepper)

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Thursday August 11, 2011

Broccoli & Cheese Baked Potato

(For the recipe for the cheese sauce click here.)

Green Salad with Ranch dressing

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(And no, I didn't finish it all - that was a LOT of food!)

Friday August 12, 2011

Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza

(and yes, I went back for seconds...I guess I was hungry!)

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Saturday August 13, 2011

Would you believe me if I told you this is what I ate for dinner?

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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If you knew me at all, of course you would say "yes". I said this was for dinner because we ate it around 6:45pm. BUT we had a "Linner" (lunch/dinner) at 2:30 which was this:

Turkey Bagel Sandwich

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So does THAT make it better?

Did you eat anything yummy this week that I should try?