practically perfect in every way

Halloween was scary!

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:49:00 +0000

I may be biased, but holy moly my kids are ADORABLE! now if only they acted as adorable as they looked, we'd be made in the shade!

Jocie has been melting down at every step of the way lately and there have been some "hard lessons" to go along with it. Long long story short, she chose to not go trick or treating the night before Halloween with a different choice. She knew it was her decision, so although we handed out candy and visited friends, she was not aloud to take any candy (I am now known as the mean mom by our neighborhood and several others), but surprisingly she was ok with it. She made up a song and dance while shaking boxes of nerd candy, so I don't think she's as scarred as others may have thought!

I don't know how it happened but about 2 months ago Harrison woke up as a boy. A full fledged cup throwing, car rolling, book killing, mess making BOY! Don't get me wrong, it's everything I hoped for, it's just that he is cutting about 5 teeth right now and he is a little irritated and moody on top of the whole boy thing! He is such a joy (when he's on motrin or tylenol) and we love his little guts!

We hope you all had a great halloween!

*pics by Kate at Red Feather.... at her front door, in the dark, with a bird on her head... she's got talent!

updated:
how did I almost forget Jojo's preschool party pics and video?

October is Family Portrait month

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:27:00 +0000

This October when you get your Family Pictures taken

(for your Christmas cards.... remember that's coming up)

at RedFeather Photography, you take part in Operation Smile, a 45 minute surgery that will CHANGE a childs life, forever!

read what Kate has to say about Operation Smile and how you can help, while she helps you! CLICK HERE

United We Stand

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:52:00 +0000

I received an email from a friend yesterday, it was a FW: which I usually give little attention to, but it caught my attention it was titled 9/11/09 Day of Fasting and Prayer

it said:

During the Revolutionary War, Congress appointed a Day of Fasting & Prayer to call upon God, and plead for His Providential aid. The fasting and prayers of three million Americans were answered as the power of God enabled them to win battles they otherwise shouldn’t have won and gave them strength to defeat their enemy.

Today, we too are in need of miracles for this great nation. We invite you to join us as we call upon God again through Fasting & Prayer on September 11, 2009,

to help us secure and preserve our

Faith * Family * Freedom

and for guidance to know what WE can do to protect our Nation and its inspired Constitution.

Please join us.

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I don't know who started this idea circulating, but I do believe we as Americans need to plead with the Lord to help guide us and be with us. Will you please join me in fasting and prayer on Friday?

God Bless America, our home sweet home.

in my spare time

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:01:00 +0000

I've come up with a new little something to keep me busy... because why wouldn't I? I'm pulling my hair out at work and home with more to do than I can or want to. ALL I want to do is create! day and night! In fact I've come up with SO many creations people are getting sick of receiving my "gifts" (sorry makayla, I know you hate your new dress... better luck next time!)
so what to do with all my projects?? open an etsy shop.... duh?! I learned from the one thing I've managed to put in the shop that creating is sooooo much funner than listing stuff online! Back to the sewing machine! Check out my Mary Poppins Presents blog here!

cake smash for Harrison (gone horribly wrong) HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:11:00 +0000

It started out as it should....

and ended, when he realized "frosting is sticky, and party hats are uncomfortable", mean mean mommy! So to console myself, I ate it. Not the part his feet were in, cause that would be gross.

Happy Birthday to my sweet boy, who decided this morning that he doesn't like applesauce... I guess we will be seeing more changes everyday in our little angel!

coming soon

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:07:00 +0000

Prince Harry's 1st birthday!

we can hardly wait, and we have the pictures to prove it.... but you'll have to wait till Saturday!!

I think she's onto something...

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:53:00 +0000

my sister is a genius. i'm sure i should have something to blog about but.. instead i blog about her. why, because she's cute and smart and fun and i live just to see what she will come up with next! so she has started alphabet blogging this week, and today is letter C (i suggested some C words like Clancy, but she took a pass.... oh well) so what did she come up with??
a Cooking Contest! but not just any cooking contest, like the best one ever - her rules, her taste, her judging, and NO FRUIT (as it should be!). at first she was worried that people would think that she was just in it for the food, then i reminded her she was, and then she was ok with that. i'm not saying the prize, to be announced on W day (for "w"inner), is a Car... but, it's not a car. i don't think.
check out her contest here.

I should blog about something while i'm here.... huh.... Harry runs, Dave's truck is in the emergency room, my brain tumor is stable therefore I have life insurance thanks to LarryKerby at Beneficial ( I love Larry! if you need any insurance call him! 480-316-8383 - I made him promise if I die he is to go over all our outstanding debt with Dave and put him on a budget/allowance - he promised! did I mention I love Larry??), we got a new babysitter yesterday and Jocie puked on her 3 times... poor Whitney!, we went to Legoland for vacay... i should blog about that with pictures, i have a 3 month old TO-DO list - but I lost it, Harry is going to be one next week... what the heck, how did that happen, would like to quit nursing - but my body and Harry have other plans (I wonder if he will kill me for that sentence later in life), it is so stinking hot here that i've made the kids eat cold cereal for dinner for months now, GMAC Mortgage people s u c k - been working on a loan modification since DECEMBER and they still can't give us an answer, work is going pretty good - ash has been sick but should be back soon, thank goodness!, and facebook taunts me.

there.

there is a whole lot of, who gives a rats rear end of information.

this post was brought to you by the letter C, as in cooking, clancy, and crap!

xoxo

Our Pixie turned 4... and blogger won't let you see it!

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:26:00 +0000

the party was great and all the girls got to have their own special photo shoot! click here to see

I was blessed with lots and lots of pictures to show you, that you would have loved!

Craft making, candle blowing, 4 year old melt down, cake eating, present opening, and dance party-under the canopy of tulle and a crystal chandelier...... HOWEVER, blogger (aaaarrrggg) won't let me upload anything accept this. LAME

There were 11 pixies in attendance, but they were never all in the same place for any amount of time, so this is my idea of a group picture! They made the frames and Kate took their portraits, waaa laaa. Hopefully blogger will find it in it's heart to let me show you the real pictures at some point soon!

all portraits were taken by the lovely and amazing Kate Lane at www.Red-FeatherPhoto.com

And the winner is......

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:51:00 +0000

My sister Megan!!

She has always been creative, but I've noticed since her latest condition (of pregnancy) she has been in one big creative spurt! This manifests itself in picture mail of adorable things (I feel bad that all i send her is pictures of me on the toilet with bills at my feet and kids crawling up my legs... probably i won't post that one!)

so i let her know that in honor of her many accomplishments, I have made her the winner of the Mother of the Year Award! Congrats Meg, you deserve it! (below are qualifying submissions)

If you would like to nominate someone for this prestigious honor, send me their portfolio and I too can photoshop an original award to been seen by all their passers by!

wrong side of the tracks with kate at Red Feather photo

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:07:00 +0000

pixie preparations......

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:30:00 +0000

We are planning the pixie party of lifetime (at least a 4 yr olds lifetime), invitations are on their way, the box of tutus, wings, wands, and halos from here arrived today.

only one problem.....

Party isn't till the 4th of July.... i guess we will just have to practice and prepare until then.

red feather rocks!

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:37:00 +0000

Kate (my cousin) at red feather photography came over last night, and my kid made this face for her.....
and I think she's a genius! (click here for her blog)
Thanks Kate for such a fun time..... oh and the cupcakes!
xoxoxoxo,
j

compassionate service leaders

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:07:00 +0000

so today I learned about sugardoodle! it's a plethora of information for embellishing an LDS calling or lesson AKA: nourish and strengthen it!

So being the helpy helpful gal that I am, I forwarded my postcards that I use to remind ladies when it's their turn to be on call for compassionate service..... whaaaa laaaa, just like that - I'm a featured Sugardoodler!

check out their website here for tons of great ideas!

InHonorOfHarry

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:32:00 +0000

check out the full auction listing at http://www.inhonorofharry.blogspot.com/
(oh and it is NOT TOO LATE, leave me a comment if you want to add something to an auction )

Auction for Harry Randall Benefit

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:49:00 +0000

Those of you that know the Randall family are asking what you can do to help! ? And those of you that don't know them are asking, what's going on?

Our friend Shannan and her husband Monti gave birth to a beautiful 8 pound boy last Sunday after emergency c-section. The cord came first which is the baby's lifeline to not only food but oxygen and blood. The doctors and Phoenix Childrens Hospital did all that they could, and after many tears, prayers and medical life saving measures the machines were turned off on Friday, and he was returned safely to heaven on Friday afternoon.

This was supposed to be a time of rest and relaxation for the family, but that was not meant to be. They are reeling, emotions are raw, and the funeral expenses were not expected.

This is were you come in. "WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?"

This Thursday through Saturday (hopefully many) blogs will be hosting online auctions to raise money to cover the funeral expenses, and time off work for the family.

If you will be hosting an auction or would like to donate an item email me at shannanrandall@gmail.com

I will have a list here of all the places you can shop!

AUCTION RULES AND INFORMATION
If you would like to bid on an item:*Please place your bid by leaving your Name, Email, and Bid Amount in the comments section of the item you are bidding on. The auction will go on from Thursday till Saturday, keep checking the comments to see if you need to bid higher!

IF YOU WIN THE AUCTION:*Please pay your high bid amount directly to the Baby Harry Fund at PayPal by clicking on the link on the sidebar.

*Please forward the receipt they email you to the person running the auction with your shipping address. The person running the auction will then ship your won item.

Easy??? clear as mud???

Pray for the Randalls

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:40:00 +0000

online auctions to come this week! leave a comment if you are interested in helping!
xoxoxoxo

long time no blog

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:27:00 +0000

(nie nie 2008 inspired Easter hat)
Prince Harry may be a week younger than Princess Charley, but I think he can hold his own!

This was our Saturday big girl date night, we had a blast coloring eggs and eating snacks!

Jocie told us this week that she wanted to be a baby. I think she is feeling a little neglected. We had a great date night and she was the star!!!

we are alive, and well. just busy.... the kids have done so many cute things and heaven knows I haven't stopped to document much. In the last month Prince Harry has sat up by himself, started scooting, pulling himself up on everything (the more unsteady the better), and now crawling-everywhere!

that will be my excuse for being a lousy blogger.

ps. Jocie just found out that she is enrolled for preschool next year. Now ALL SHE CAN TALK about is turning 4!

jojo teaches prince harry the facts of life (about being a baby)

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:36:00 +0000

what a fun week... lets use a photo montage to prove it

this picture was taken by dad today (because I was at work and missed it - but I'm not bitter... ok maybe a little)

Harrison's first baby food (yep it's been all milk till today!)

he's our little sweet potato

he loves food!

have a great weekend, xoxo, j

what is your laugh of the day?

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:03:00 +0000

this pic definitely made me laugh, aren't we cute - this is the original yaya girls (ya that's me in the back sitting on the chair with the awesome perm!)
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the other day i walked into the room while dave was having a convo with jocie. his end of the convo.

"you pooped AGAIN?"

"Stop POOPING"

I love that man!

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last week one of my employees at work put his arm around me while we were looking at the schedule (which is very empty) and says

"I hope you don't go out of business"

dumbfounded I said "I wasn't planning on it"

talk about employee support!

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tonight when talking about lame music Megan said

"like Josh Gro-boring" when referring to this man

I'm still laughing.

so ya'll reading this, share your laughs of the day. because right now, I would rather laugh than cry.

Be my shaggy Valentine!

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:14:00 +0000

you can get coupons here, or here, seriously bring in your dog or cat - stimulate my economy so that I don't have to move in with you!

also, if you were wondering what else you could do for me (so glad you asked!!!) I am trying to get lots of good reviews on both of the sites listed above (www.kudzu.com & www.merchantcircle.com) so feel free to tell everyone out there how great I am!

If you don't think I'm great, then keep your opinions to your self (I can't handle rejection!)

all is well, all is well

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:09:00 +0000

nie nie is back!

I cried when I read the post and looked at this picture. Her hands are so delicate but they are strong together.

I hope all of you reading this and nie's post have a wonderful weekend, and know that miracles do happen, we just have to pray and believe!

It's Wednesday, conditions are perfect...

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:14:00 +0000

i can not seem to watch this enough, and then sing it around the house for days.

sure i could have chosen to blog about something more important, like me, after sitting dormant for a month.
but i don't want to be predictable.

ps. this post is dedicated to my sister who not only thinks that tuesday night is acceptable for business time, but answers the phone during business hours.

you better not pout, you better not scream@thebigman's arrival, fa la la la la, la la kA CHING

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:10:00 +0000

busy day today, armed with my shopping lists, coupons, news paper ads and wallet I slowly made my way to work stopping at 6 count them SIX Walgreens stores.
I worked, slowly, is it Christmas yet?
Stopped at Fry's, CVS, CVS, came home, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clause - (more below)
After taking home my patron saint of babysitters, Courtenay, we stopped at one more CVS. Not because it's fun - heavens no! but because they were all out of their one day advertised specials. but I still think we did pretty good.
below is my loot: street value of $330.37 I spent $68 cash - minus my Walgreens reward money of $20 and my CvS Bucks of $19 = (which means all of this cost me)..... $29.45!!! Yes it did suck up a good portion of my ride to and from work, not to mention planning at home, but today it all feels worth it.
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as for our Nightmare before Christmas/It's a wonderful LifeThe Clause's were wonderful! Santa was at least 6'3 if not taller, as for Jessica (that's the Missis's name) she was maybe 5'5, with a beautiful dress - she was PERFECT! (Santa obviously was tired of the flash in his eyes I guess)

Any whoo, when Jocie saw them at the door she ran off screaming "NO" at the top of her lungs, while Harry settled in for a good cuddle with the most beautiful Mrs. Clause ever!

Thank you to them for the reindeer food and company, you made our night. It's true Jojo might need therapy in the future, but you can't blame yourself. blame her mother, she will.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

go google yourself!

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:51:00 +0000

so I totally am stealing this game from MM, it's pretty fun for those of you that are a little narcissistic.... you know who you are.

go to google and type in: your name needs (for example, I typed Jennifer needs). so here are my top 7, leave me a comment as to YOUR NEEDS!

1. a smack daddy (I guess this is Dave's new nick name?)

2. to play by the rules

3. a smack daddy (seriously it said it AGAIN)

4. to give birth in the next week

5. help (heckyes i do)

6. a mortician (EWWW, you can't even make this stuff up! turns out I can get hooked up with one through Costco.... good to know)

7. a cold shower

coupon me this, coupon me that

noreply@blogger.com (Practically Perfect In Every Way) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:54:00 +0000

thanks to Ashley, Megan and her mentor Jaime

my latest $$ saving obsession is coupons... i heart saving money!!

the high that others seek when doing drugs is the high i get when the cashier hands me the receipt and says "you saved $75 today" (she is not enthused, but i'm beaming like i just won the third grad spilling bee)

which brings me to the reason of this post. I have recently found through some other blogs like bargain mom, that there is more out there than waiting for a coupon to fall from the sky.

#1) load up your grocery store club card here, here, or here with virtual coupons - no clippy just save-y

#2) sign up to receive the red plum mailer at your home if you don't already click here

#3) fry's will take competitors coupons which is awesome so you can use this and get $6 of free stuff

#4) speaking of free stuff she just listed more stuff on her site like free holiday music downloads, deodorant, hot dogs and toilet paper! there you go.... that takes care of your sounds, smell and hunger and pooper for FREE!

how will you possibly repay me for this insight into the underground world of couponing???

i'm confident you will think of something.

homework: leave a comment about what you are doing to save money in this beautifully tragic economy. the winner will be picked randomly and sent all my expired coupons.... LUCKY!