Thursday's with Tiffiny

This post actually made it on a Thursday!! We are doing great...I really didn't think it could be Thursday already...where did the week go? Seriously...my house is still a mess from last weekend.



So Lets get going on this really cool Thursday post..you should try it...it doesn't have to say Thursday's with Tiffiny..but that would be nice.



I am thankful for....I love this topic...It always reminds me of everything i have to be thankful for. Last week it was my Mom in law . I think every week between the people I love and my appliances I could never leave this topic empty. So what really moved my heart this week...well a few things...


My Friend Jenn never ceases to amaze me..she is always calm and no matter the situation the is always thinking ahead. She is so GIVING...She is just like a sister to me..She is always right there.



My Sister in law Brandy...ventured up here this week and took Liv for 2 sleeps!! I will blog on that later. But seriously, to just come take her for 2 days...this overwhelmed mom was mixed with emotions but very eager to take her up on it. Olivia will have so much fun with her cousin. Brandy is such a crafty, hands on mom and Jada's dad owns a pizza store so between them 2 things who wouldn't want to go? Olivia is convinced Jada has pizza every night....So thanks guys! I hope she is behaving....



I'm listening to...Micheal Jackson beat it is on the Sirius radio...HA! That is so funny..I am laughing to myself. I paused to actually listen so I can tell all of you and randomly this song is blaring from the living room. " it doesn't matter who is wrong or right..just beat it!"




What's for dinner tonight....Not sure..bacon and eggs last night..maybe meatball sandwiches.

What I'm looking forward to...It would have to be our fundraiser at the store...I can't wait to see what the Lord brings for this family. I love watching people give and I love giving. So I think this would have to be the highlight of my whole week! Stop in and see us!! To read about what we are doing..click here and read all about it!




Valentines day....I love having more kids for this holiday. I tucked "love notes' into the older boys bags...Hee-hee..Hey when your 12 and 15 you MUST love to get them...or be really embarrassed and be made fun of all day. oh, I hope that doesn't happen. It would suck knowing that your boy just got made fun of or punched because of a note...oh, now I am all nervous. Would it be bad to go try and steal them out of the bags?




Missing....A boy scout shirt...a size men's small..brown...has a troop number on it. If you see it could return it to the owner. Thanks!

Not Me Monday's

I know..it is Tuesday today...but I was busy this weekend and that carried over to Monday...So here is my Not me Monday...

It was NOT me who rolled over in bed to find a used diaper by my leg and as I sat up I did NOT find another one!

It was NOT me who went with the have whatever you want for dinner night 2 times last week. It was NOT me who convinced them cereal would be a good choice.

It was NOT me who donated Olivia's stuff animals that were NOT taking over our lives.

It is NOT me that still has her 3 year old convinced that the fry machine at McDonalds did NOT catch on fire and now we are not allowed to have fries.

It was NOT me who took the batteries out of 3 toys because they did NOT drive ME to the brink of insanity...

I did NOT yell at my children this week nor did I slam a cupboard.

It is NOT me who is so over this week already.

The Brooks Family

We all have the opportunity to help others in need. We all at one time in our lives have needed a helping hand. When it is placed on our hearts to give to those in need we must act on it! The story of the Brooks family had such an impact on me that I have laid in bed trying to figure out away to help this family. If you do not know the story Please Check it out. I have included the link at the end of this post.

Not only is random acts of kindness this week and Valentines day on Saturday it is a day that the Lord has made and we are all blessed by some measure of the Lord's good work in our lives.

Having had a medical issues over the last 3 years I know how hard it is to take are of small children while being in pain. My heart breaks for this young mom who not only has had to endure such a horrid assault but on top of that have 2 small girls who need special attention.
We can't not begin to imagine what this family must face on a day to day basis.

This Saturday on Valentine's day we are using the store to help this family. Every watch Battery sold and watch band we will Donate 5.00 to the family. We also carry jewelry at at the store watches,rings,bracelets, black hills gold, pendants and more.. and for every jewelry item sold this week 20.00 will go to the family.

We will also be accepting gifts for the family.That can be gift cards for groceries, gift cards for gas, gift cards to clothing stores...toys, diapers, clothes , books will all be accepted at the store. any kind of help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I know some of you have offered to do a few frozen dinners for the the family and send checks to me..Thank you so much for your Generosity

We are located behind Muddy water's Coffee stand...102 Grover Street #104 and will be open 9-4 on this Saturday.

Thank you in advance for including this family in your prayer's.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/102/story/781427.html




For those of you coming form out of town...I have included a few pictures of the store front to help you find us...

Blessings,

Tiffiny

Asking..

I was asking God a few weeks ago on what he wanted me to do...(he doesn't want me surfing facebook all day) with my time..Yes, My friends I have spare time..I really don't need to be here all day..I need to do something..something for people in Need (stay tuned for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!) I happened to come across a friend's blog with a great article on giving formula to kids in Africa..well, I just happened to have some extra left overs and today I dropped it by with her Husband at his office...


So anyways...Melissa and Blake go to our church and she was Matthew's 4th grade teacher! WONDERFUL TEACHER!! They are going to pick up their son and wanted to bring formula with them...

You can click here to read about it...

I would be more then happy to pick up your donation of formula,baby food, binkies, or if you want to help financially to cover the cost of getting it there just let me know!! Can't wait to see what Happens!! God is awesome!

Thursday's with Tiffiny

So here it Thursday already!! Where has the week gone...seem just like yesterday i was sitting on this computer eating bon-bons all the while my children where destroying my house..jumping on the coffee table..building forts..peeing outside..eating candy for breakfast..dumping out every toy from every organized bin..putting crayons up their nose and fighting with each tother..oh, wait that was YESTERDAY! HA!

Okay..Okay..Better late then never...here is my Thursday's with Tiffiny..

So here is my weekly Thursday posting...Hope you enjoy!

I am thankful for...My mother in law...what an amazing woman..She is such an inspiring, caring, gorgeous women..who loves her children and her daughter in laws like they where her own..Loves her grandchildren.

She is never one to put you down or give you that disapproving eye..She is a mom to 4 boys who on their birthday's makes a meal just for them (and me!)...who passes on wonderful casserole recipes, opens up her home to anyone, creates traditions, career focused but at the same time family focused, she decorates her home beautifully and entertains with style. She loves hard and fights hard for her boys. She loves her parents and takes great care of them. She is a wonderful friend and a wonderful wife. So my friends..this week I am thankful for her..our life is ENRICHED BLESSED COMPLETE with her in it...Love you forever...


I'm listening to...Jeremy ask me a hundred million questions about his computer...URGHH...You don't and can't be a rocket scientist over night...figure it out :)

What's for dinner tonight....We had Spaghetti and garlic bread..NO CROCK POT!

What I'm looking forward to...Jada and Kayleigh's birthday...Matthew snow caving!Yes, he gets to go dig a hole in the snow and sleep in it..I am SOOOO SCARED!!! but he is a scout!
A partylite Spa party at Michelle's..my at home America party here...need stuff for my NEW RED KITCHEN!!...Cher is in town and so much more!!

Missing....A boy scout shirt :)


I can't wait to read your your week brings!!

I am thankful...

That my "mini" Van has tinted windows..I have owned the same van for almost 10 YEARS!! It is not my ideal car but it is paid for and is still very very dependable and it serves it purpose to get from one place to the next..I don't need anything fancy to drive to the grocery store , bank and school..I would LOVE LOVE LOVE something fancy but times are tough and we really do Love our " mini" van...I know most of you are laughing that we call it a "mini' van because technically it is called a GMC Safari Truck..it is not a van..looks like one..seats 8 like one but it is NOT a van..I PAY more then Jeremy's Dodge truck in registration fee's every year..I have more tonnage..WHATEVER!! It is a van..looks like I could service something when I drive it...throw a ladder on the top and bam! instant repair chick!

Okay...back to the tinted window thing...I am so happy that you can't see my children hitting each other..throwing fries, picking their nose or just being kids...

MeSSy Cake = Good Times!

Happy Birthday Carter John...

My dear sweet Carter John,

One year ago today I was holding my tummy and wanting to meet your little face. I wished the pregnancy of carrying you was a little easier then it was. I was on bedrest for 18 weeks. I had a fear that I would never get to meet you and here we are 1 year later and you my son are my baby!!

You are laid back and love to snuggle with anyone. You could sit hours upon hours on a lap. You have learned to drink from a cup...stand in the bath tub ( naughty boy)...crawl super fast when we ask you what is in your mouth...put your finger in your mouth just to see me come running to give you the Heimlich.

You love to talk and can say momma, dadda, Matthew,Mikey,Dam (Sam our dog) and have yelling matches with your sister. You wear your pajamas most of the day and love music!! I can put you in a room and you will rock out to the Backyardigians CD

When dad comes home if he even thinks of taking off his shoes or hugging your sister before you you will throw a huge fit..throwing your self down on the floor and screaming.

You love it when the older boys rescue you from the church nursery...You will get so excited..the workers tell me that you are so happy.

yes, Carter John...You are such a delight to have in our house. Even if you still wake up 3 times a night and always need me to hold you. Your blue eyes, chubby little hands and long eye lashes make me fall in love with you everyday all over again. You will be my baby and even if the girls tease you for being a Mommy's boy..it will be okay because Mommy's boys are the marrying kind!

I could write about you all day...but I want you to know how much you complete my life...We were so excited you were a boy...having your name picked out for 7 years and finally getting our Carter John..the Lord knew the desire of our heart.....

Your dad and I can't get enough of you...you cry we hold..you gag..we come running..you laugh we laugh..you cry we feel...We love you to the moon , Son..

Did you know or do you know...

That my house was for rent!?! and do you know who put it for rent?
I have a feeling it was a certian boy's friend or friends...Wonder How much we Could get if it WAS for RENT!

Not Me Monday's

It is that time again for another week of " NOT ME! " Monday....Being honest about parenting and living to tell about it....

It was NOT me who said a naughty word in traffic the other day only to be told by my 12 year old that we should probably not say that around my 3 year old..Yes, good idea my son.

It was NOT me who told my Miss America that McDonald's fry machine had caught on fire and we could not go there...sorry, all out of fries.

It was NOT me who wanted to lose her mind at her sons first birthday parity because the present opening was out of control and I really thought I could go mental..It is NOT me who hates uncontrolled chaos.

It was NOT me who has NOT cleaned her house in 4 days...so I really should be getting off this computer!!

can't wait to read what YOU did NOT do this week!!