Cowboy Hats, Boots, and a Red Barn

2 kids

+ cowboy hats

+ boots

+ a red barn

+ cows

+ sunshine

+ lazy afternoon

+ big smiles

= a whole lot of cuteness.

Happy Monday!

Newest John Deere Kid Products

I was browsing Runreen's website the other day. They have so many new John Deere products, I just had to share some of them with you! You can click on each picture to go directly to Rungreen to learn more.

I know a lot of little boys want a John Deere themed bedroom. It's pretty easy to do, but this John Deere upholstered headboard would take that room over the top! And the price is right, too!

They have many new John Deere newborn outfits like this cute baby girl layette set.

So many riding toys are designed for boys, but check out this John Deere little rider for girls. Perfect for your toddler to zoom around on this summer!

My outdoor loving boy is always pushing, scooping, and digging in whatever he can find. These John Deere sandbox sets are perfect for sand, rocks, dirt, mulch, and other dirty things boys seem attracted to!

The Little Miss has the yellow John Deere bicycle, but she wishes she had this pink one! It is adorable and perfect for your John Deere loving girl.

Rungreen has a great selection of John Deere books, stickers, and puzzles. This John Deere sticker book is definitely on a certain little boy's wish list!

I love this John Deere napmat! I wish it had been available when my kids were younger. It would be perfect to take along on day trips for naps at Grandma's house, or just to use to snuggle up with while watching a movie.

This John Deere blanket is so cute, and only one of many John Deere baby products available on Rungreen's website. They have 6 pages of baby items!

If you are looking for anything John Deere, I bet Rungreen has it. Just click here to find what you are looking for! And don't forget to tell them John Deere Mom sent you!

Happy shopping!

Pretty Please

Alright, y'all. I have a favor to ask of you! My dad has a photo in a local contest and he needs your vote.

Beautiful, right?

If you have an extra 30 seconds in your day, just click here and vote for picture #2. You would make his day. And mine. Thanks! You guys rock!

Thirty-One Giveaway Winner

Without further ado, the winner of the Thirty-One all-in-one organizer and thermal tote in the new circle spirals print is....

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Comment number 36 is Connie from The Occasional Diary!

Congrats, Connie! Let me know where to send it and I will get it out right away!

Thanks for playing, everyone. If you ever want to order any Thirty-One products, I'd love to help. You can find my Thirty-One website with catalog and ordering information by clicking here.

Thirty-One Giveaway! TIME'S UP!

Spring break + shining sun + adorable new spring and summer Thirty-One prints =

A THIRTY-ONE GIVEAWAY!

One lucky reader will win these two cute bags in the new Thirty-One circle spirals print.

The prize includes the thermal tote in Circle Spirals. It is large enough for a lunch, snacks for a day trip, sippy cups, bottles, etc. It has a silver thermal lining that works great with an ice pack to keep your snacks and drinks cool.

The winner will also get the Thirty-One all-in-one organizer in Circle Spirals. This is a great, multi-purpose tote. It can be used for almost anything including: diaper bag, books, toiletries, cleaning supplies, toys, etc. I use mine for a car bag-full of Leapsters, iPods, DS, crayons, snacks, etc. It's a great size and so functional!

To enter this giveaway, just answer the following question in the comments:

What color purse/bag are you carrying right now?
(Men-feel free to shout out your wallet color!)

For additional chances (leave a separate comment for each):

* Click here to look through the Thirty-One catalog and let me know what other product catches your eye
*Tweet about this giveaway
* LIKE my Thirty-One page on Facebook here:



Fine print:

* Contest open to all residents of North America (holla to my Canadian friends!)
* Giveaway ends Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
* Winner will be selected by Random.org
* Contest sponsored by me, myself, and I
* Thank you and good night

The Escape Artist

You guys. I finished this book in less than 12 hours. Seriously. I started reading it at 1:00 p.m. while waiting for an oil change. I continued reading while the kids played at the library, then the gymnastics center, finishing it up at about 11:30 last night.

It was so good.

I fell in love with Diane Chamberlain's books when I first read The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes.

Since then, I've read several of her books. Some good. Some not so good.

This one? Was definitely good.

The summary:

Susanna Miller has just lost custody of her 11 month old to her ex and his new attorney wife due to a series of unfortunate circumstances, not because she is a bad mom. The night before she is to give up her son, she puts her escape plan into action. She starts driving east and doesn't look back. Once settled into her new life as Kim Sutton, she comes upon a computer with frightening evidence and her new found friend looks to be guilty of some horrific crimes.

This book was incredibly difficult to put down. Although I had pretty much figured out the computer evidence, I was so eager to find out how it would all end. Would the ex's new wife finally come to her senses? Would Susanna lose Tyler forever?

I highly recommend you read to find out! If you have a Kindle, you can get the e-edition for only $4.99. Just click here! Nook users? $4.99 for you too! Just click here!

Who loves you?

Ahhhhh

This morning I slept in and sipped on Starbucks cinnamon spice via coffee in my pajamas.

I love spring break. (Although with the thermometer reading 33 this morning, it felt a bit more like winter break.)

This school year has been brutal, so I am oh-so-thankful to have this week off. It came not a moment too soon. And how awesome that it fell on the DST week?! I love having this week to adjust to the time change.

We have some fun things planned for this week, but today will be our day of relaxation. A good day to watch TV, play Wii, and get a few things done around the house.

This is my view from the recliner, if that's any indication of our energy level today.

Stay tuned this week for more frequent posts, including a recipe, daily recaps of our week off, and a giveaway!

Did I mention I love spring break?