9/11...And a Question...

In memory of 9/11 and everyone involved with that tragic day I thought I would post these 2 pics from our NYC trip. It is Ground Zero and the statue from the front of the towers.

Things are really starting to come together for Manga Dork's party. This has been alot of work, but it has been fun (except for the moments of anxiety). I think I have found a 80s "ride" for her to arrive in...an IROC-Z. I think that is how it is spelled. So cool!

Also I have a question...What would your reaction be if you were me? The aunt of Manga Dork's BFF called and asked if I would be offended if they put together a 13th birthday party for BFF that was just like Manga Dork's (DJ, invite junior high, etc.) except in a "winter theme." Her bday is in January. I am just curious...

Happy BDay Lil Sis!

Today Lil Sis turns 27!

Hope you have a great day! I love you!

Overwhelmed Super Mom

I am overwhelmed. TO THE MAX...LOL! Things are starting to pile up on me for this party and in the house.


To add to the mess, Wild Child and Cutie Patootie were up to their old tricks. From Noon to 3:00 they managed to dump 2 bags of chips in the living room floor, pour a bottled water all over the kitchen floor, and coat arms and legs in baby bath. Argh.

They were able to do this stuff because I was trying to clean house, watch them, AND find a cake.

Manga Dork had another volleyball game tonight...they lost again. Last night she had a game and got busted in the nose with the ball. Ouch! She is fine. We showed up early today for the game because we thought pictures were being taken...we were wrong...extra effort for nothing!


AND in my bid for Mother of the Year...we ate at McDonalds FOUR times today. That has to be a record. I keep thinking of the Super Size Me guy...


I just want to go to bed and make it all go away...

Towels...Sheets...Games...Oh My!

For my Project Better weekly goal #2 I have chosen my linen closet. This is the place where I keep my towels, sheets, blankets, and unfortunately family games. It is a mess! I look forward to seeing it organized. Wish me luck!

This is a closeup of the top.

This is a closeup of the bottom.

And of course I am going to challenge you (my sweet bloggy buddies) to clean up and/or organize the space you use to store your towels, blankets, sheets, etc. Have fun!

Weekend Update

Hello ladies and gentlemen...it's hard to believe that another week has come to an end. I am Scrappy Girl and I will be your host on this walk down my weekly memory lane.

It was a weird week. Some days were chaotic and twirly while others were SO boring.

Sunday was a cool day. I actually hired the DJ for Manga Dork's party. What a relief to get that out of the way! The next step was to get the invites passed out. On Friday, we sent 122 to school. She is inviting the entire junior high! Yikes! Next step...

The Cake! I would love to order something like this (just in 80s theme), but in this "neck of the woods" you would never find someone who does them like that. Manga Dork has requested a #1 and and #3 cakes. Wish me luck...

On Tuesday Manga Dork got smeared down the court at her volleyball game. This week they have 2 practices, 2 games, and picture day.

On Friday I revealed the results of my first week challenge in Project Better. This is a photo taken today. I have managed to keep it clean still. Although there IS a bottle of tea on the counterspace. Evidently bodily harm is not a big enough threat. LOL! Be on the lookout Monday for a new challenge! Thank you Mechelle and Heidi for joining me this week!

On Saturday we did a little retail therapy with Manga Dork and friends. These are the accessories for her outfit...yes, those are Madonna gloves AND yes those silver circles are earrings! Do you think she could have gotten bigger ones?!

And of course I had to stop at the Scrap Shack. I brought home mostly volleyball themed items!

Let me just say that I found something that is FANTABULOUS TO THE MAX (Sorry, too much 80s research LOL)! We have an ice cream shop called Brusters. OMGoodness...I had a waffle cone with one scoop of CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE! So bad for me...yet so YUMMY!

This is my photo of the week...I was typing up a post and I felt something touching my feet. I looked down and Wild Child said, "HiiiiiiiiiYA!" Too funny!

This week in Bloggy World these bloggy friends...

Made me laugh...Just Us Elizabeth is Creating Keepsake's Scrapbooker of the Year. Her hubby, Collin, is hilarious and they seem to be such a fun couple. This post is part of a book called, "Porn for Women." It is NOT dirty so do not hesitate to go over and check it out. THEN be sure to read this post. It is their own take on the book (Yes, that is her hubby in the photos)!

Made me cry...Jan and her daughter experienced a terrible loss this week. This post took my breath, gave me chills, and made me cry. It broke my heart that sweet Jan was going to have to tell her young daughter that her BFF had been killed in a car accident.

Made me think...Live Laugh Love is a great blog if you want to think about what is most important in our world. Christal has great posts every Monday and Thursday.

Have a great week! Happy Blogging!

In Search of the 80s...

Today my friend and I took Manga Dork and 3 friends to buy outfits for her birthday party! Deb is filled with 80s inspired clothing and accessories. It was so much fun!

This was the outfit Manga Dork chose. She got HUGE silver hoop earring, black/silver/blue bangles, and silver shoes. She is going to wear her hair in a side pony tail. So cute! BTW...this picture shows the Manga Dork personality that is normal. ALOT better than her standing with her arms crossed in front of her. Amen!

This is the BFF that said the rude comment on the first day of school. Everything is in the past and they are fine now. Yay!

The girls were bored in Lane Bryant while my friend bought bras so I took some pics of them posing with the freaky mannequins. They were sticking their fingers in the bellybuttons of the mannequins posing in bras & panties. Ya just can't take them anywhere! LOL!

Happy Weekend!

Project: Better...Much Better!

I can't believe it is Friday already! Check out the 2 ladies who joined me in my quest to be "better."

*Mechelle did a great job on her pantry! She even made the kids a sweet treat! You can thank me later kiddos...

*Heidi organized her pantry and fridge! She is a new bloggy friend. Love her blog!

Here are my accomplishments:

Dirty!

Clean! I hope I can keep it this way!

Dirty!

Clean! It is looking SO white!

Dirty AND Messy! Oh my!

I couldn't believe how many pieces there were to take apart. I love organization!

Messy!

Ahhhhh! I love it!

Today is THE day! Manga Dork dressed up in her ripped jeans (Did I really pay money for those at Aeropostale?!) and SAVE FERRIS (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) tshirt to pass out the invites for her 13th birthday party!

We were at Dr. Hubby's office last night until 11pm making copies. It was a LONG day!

Here is what they say:

Come chill and celebrate Manga Dork's 13th Birthday at

Club Manga Dork

The hippest most awesom 80s Dance Club
(Community Center Gym)

Saturday, September 13th

7PM - 10PM

DJ Carman Harman will be blasting bangin' jams from the 80s and Today!

It's gonna be stellar!

To the max!

Don't be a space cadet...Wear your most righteous 80s threads!

For more 411 call 000-0000

TGIF!

Blog Award #3 and Project Better Reminder!

Thank you Merrianne for the adorable award! So cute! I think your blog rocks too!

If you joined me for this week's Project Better challenge don't forget to blog about the changes you made to your refrigerator/pantry and let me know by midnight tonite! I look forward to seeing what you have done!

They Wiped the Floor With My Baby!

Today was Manga Dork's first Junior High Volleyball game. She looked so cute in her uniform and new flashy shoes. The other girls teased her for getting new shoes for the game...what can I say...I'm THAT kind of Momma.

Unfortunately they lost 25 -9. Ouch! I was so impressed with Manga Dork's skills though. She is good. I look forward to the next game. GO REDS!

Wild Child LOVES preschool and Cutie Patootie loves the one on one time with me. I think we are ready to start potty training Cutie!

I cleaned the inside of the fridge today and let me just say 2 things: #1. It takes longer than I thought #2. The inside is so white now that it is blinding when you open the door. LOL!

Happy Tuesday!

Project "Better" and a CHALLENGE!

Well, September 1st is here! Time for a fresh start on some habits! I have decided to call my little adventure "Project Better" because when I was thinking about all that I need to do I kept coming up to the word "better." Not perfect...just better.

I decided that I had 2 types of things that needed to be "better"....small projects and big projects. So I am going to have a monthly goal and weekly goals.

My goal for September is to change how we eat. I want to get back on track with my diet. I want to help Manga Dork feel better about herself.

My weekly goals will start on Mondays and end on Friday. The first weekly goal I am going to set is this...

This unfortunately is my pantry. I took this when I was REALLY in need of a trip to the grocery store.

This is the outside of my refrigerator and the space between it and the pantry. I cannot keep this space from being cluttered! It drives me nuts and most of that stuff is mine!

This is the inside of my fridge. Yikes! How embarrassing!

My first weekly goal is to clean up these 3 spaces. This should also help with my monthly goal of getting our food under control!

Here's my challenge to you... This week, look at your pantry and refrigerator and make it BETTER! You may need to do a complete overhaul on it or you just might need to make a minor adjustment! Then blog about the before and after (by Thursday night) and let me know you did! I will link to your post when I post my results that Friday morning. We can all stand to be a little "better."