Charlie's Birthday

Today is Charlie's birthday. We had a fun family day. Charlie was very excited to go to the Athens' mall to jump on the giant trampoline and ride the train. We told him he got to pick where we ate supper. Charlie told us he wanted cake -- super hero cake. We tried to explain that we meant a restaurant but no luck. Wanting to make his birthday special, we called Publix but no luck again. Then we called the Great American Cookie Company. They had it ready in 15 minutes. I know he had a very special party already, but I can't help myself. Charlie jumped, rode the train, shopped at 3 stores for a toy with some birthday money (he would've gone to more stores if I didn't say this is the last store,) played with the train table at Barnes & Noble, and ate supper and cookie cake. What a FULL day!

Charlie saw his cake and said,

"Oh, we need to put on our super heroes capes!"

Yes, Charlie diid stick his finger in the white icing around the "S."

Hank may have been thinking: "This isn't cake or a cupcake.

How do I eat this thing? I only want the icing."

Charlie: "Let's make lollipops!"

This morning, I was reading my new magazine, Living, when Charlie came to see what I was reading. He wanted to make all of the recipes. He finally settled or insisted on making lollipops. I tried to explain that there wasn't a recipe for lollipops in the magazine, but he is too smart for me. He asked me to go get a recipe at the computer, so of course, I did.

After Sunday School, Charlie and I were making lollipops with Marshall's help. Hank woke up from his nap, so Charlie and Marshall finished the job. These lollipops are really good not to mention fast and easy.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (3-ounce) box cherry gelatin dessert mix
• Nonstick cooking spray

Special Equipment:

• 20 (4-inch) lollipop sticks
• Metal tablespoon-size measuring spoon
• Candy thermometer

Directions

Butter 2 large baking sheets. Arrange 10 lollipop sticks on each baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Stir sugar, corn syrup, and butter in small saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Continue cooking for 7 minutes, or until candy thermometer registers 275 degrees F. Stir in gelatin until smooth. Using a metal tablespoon and working quickly, spoon syrup over 1 end of each lollipop stick. Cool completely. Wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/cherry-lollipops-recipe/index.html

Charlie's 3rd Birthday Party

Charlie's 3rd birthday party was a HUGE success. Everyone had a great time at Pump It UP. Thank you to everyone who helped to make Charlie's party so special. Super heroes to the rescue.

Free Sample of Dunkin' Donuts Coffee

Go Georgia Bulldogs!!!

Going to his first Georgia game.

He would not leave his helmet in the car. He wanted to wear his whole Georgia uniform, but we convinced him to wear his new jersey instead.

Go Dawgs! Sic 'em! Woof, Woof Woof, Woof!

Charlie's first taste of cotton candy. He saw it three sections over and had to have some. Marshall had to flag the vendor down to get it. I think Charlie thought it was snow in a bag because he wanted to make it into a ball and throw it. Before I knew it, I was quickly saying, "Charlie, No! You don't throw it. You eat it."

Seconds before Charlie was on the BIG screen for ALL to see him!

Deals of the Day!

Here are a few bargains I found today on Southern Savers. I don't usually post bargains, but these were too good not to share. I am especially excited about the free baby wipes at Target.

Toys R Us: Biggest Hasbro Sale

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In case you missed the Toys R Us flyer in your Sunday paper, this is big news…

This week Toys R Us is having “The Biggest Game Sale of the Year” and I think they named it correctly. They have numerous Hasbro Games on sale for $3.99 each. Plus when you buy $25 in Hasbro games you will get a $10 gift card toward your next purchase. There is also a $2 mail in rebate available for these games!! These deals are only available in stores.

$3.99 Games
Ants in the Pants
Candy Land
Cootie
Chutes and Ladders
Don’t Break The Ice
Don’t Spill the Beans
Hi-Ho Cherry-O
Memory

$7.99 Games
Clue
Boggle Jr
Rubiks
Scrabble Jr
Yahtzee
Monopoly Jr

$9.99 Games
Mouse Trap
Scrabble
Connect 4
Boggle
Perfection
Monopoly

**Idea #1**
Buy: (7) Games - One of each
Total Due: $27.93

Get $10 Gift Card at checkout
Get $14 Mail in Rebate

Total for 7 games: $3.93 or 56 cents each!!
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**Idea #2**
Buy:
(1) Scrabble
(1) Connect 4
(2) $3.99 Games (different games)
Total Due: $27.96

Get Back: $10 gift card
Get $10 Mail in Rebate

Total for 4 Games: $7.96 or $1.99 ea
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Categories : Holiday Deals, Kids, Other Stores

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Target: New Printable Coupons & Free Wipes

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Target loaded new printable coupons while you slept. These are great for those of you who can still use these at your Publix stores. This week they are also great to just plan to use at Target. I love free baby wipes!!

Go here to print any you need. Also remember these can be printed in most stores from the Baby Kiosk (use their ink and paper).

$1.50 off 1 lb. or more Archer Farms Bulk Cheese (Deli)
$1 off Archer Farms Oven Roasted Chicken (Deli)
$5 off Deli deluxe holiday meal: Ham or Turkey (Deli)
$1 off Doritos 17 oz., family size
$1 off Dove Caramel Promises 9.5 oz.
$1 off Dove Peanut Butter Promises 8.5 oz.
$1 off Nestlé water 24 pk. 16.9 oz
$1 off Lipton Iced Tea Bottles 12 pk.
.50/1 Log Cabin syrup 24 oz.
.75/1 Pepperidge Farm cookies 5 oz. +
$1 off Planters Daybreak Snack 5 ct.
$1 off up & up: Diapers or Baby wipes (excludes trial size)

• Target up & up Wipes Tub $1.55
  -$1 off up & up (makes it 55¢)

• Target up & up Wipes refill 97¢
  -$1 off up & up (makes it FREE)

Trick or Treat

This year on Halloween, we did something I thought that I'd never do. I mean my momma would not let us, but we did it. We went trick or treating in the rain. CRAZY!!! They were so excited (so was their daddy.) It was a great time. Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa McMillen for having us over for a pizza supper. Everyone had a great time!!!

The cupcake that Hank laid his Kit Kat and M&M's on the street so that he could grab it off of the table.

Hank was not ready for trick or treating to end. He laid down in a driveway when I wouldn't let him go to the door.

Hodges' Birthday Party

Here are some pictures from Hodges' birthday party last weekend. We had so much fun! Ashley has lots more pictures posted on her blog Living to Die. There are no pictures of Hank because he was not feeling well. He was taking a nap at home.

Charlie and Ace

Slade

Donald and Levi

Alison and Grandma

Taylor

Auntie Brittany and Hodges

Will and Carter

Charlie

Brayden, Laurel, and Hodges

Mam-ma and Charlie