If you read my blog often enough or if you just know me, you know that my favorite place to be is a bookstore with a cup of coffee, walking around and just breathing in all that new undiscovered book smell. So today we were off to the bookstore (my favorite being Borders). I was in search of one of the books on my list. Remember my library story… where I’m #17 and #38. I’m impatient I can’t wait that long. Stick with me here I am getting to my point.

I really wanted sTORI telling by Tori Spelling (don’t judge me I enjoy some good celebrity gossip + I love her reality show) but they didn’t have a copy (on-line they do and it’s 30% off). Apparently they can’t keep them on the shelves, I asked the guy when they were coming in he said he hasn’t seen any in weeks. SUPER!!! Everywhere I go there’s a wait. Waiting is not what I do, at least not well. So I went to book #2 on my list, Remember Me by Sophie Kinsella. She is definitely one of my favorite authors. She’s up there with Nicholas Sparks and Anita Shreve. I really hope it’s a good book, I hate spending money on books and then I completely hate them or can’t get into them, so fingers crossed.

Anyway the whole Tori Spelling part of my story got me thinking tonight (here’s my point), how many of you out there watch Tori’s reality show on Oxygen? Did you watch 90210? I most certainly did. But I wasn’t a Donna fan. I was always into Kelly and Dylan. Who were you into? Did you know that they are making a remake of 90210? Will you watch it, it’s on the CW? I think I might sit this one out. It’s look all weird, the song is the only thing that’s the same and did I mention it’s on the CW (isn’t that channel for pre-teens and teens only?). I like Tori’s show because it’s real and she’s just as neurotic as the rest of us just with a little more cash in the back (not as much as her mom) but definitely more than I have. I know this is a lot of questions but I was just curious. Here’s a video someone did on YouTube of how they looked then vs. now.

Is it just me or did Brian Austin Green become a hottie with age?

Here are some pictures of my mom’s pond…

BEFORE

AND AFTER

The beautiful waterfall (which the kids love to stand in)

Here are the kids looking for their fish… Lello (yellow) for J and Cloudy for L

Some evening shots… (those cranes are fountains, very cool)

As a family we are in love with this pond. We can’t wait to go back tonight. The kids even had me buy food to give to GeGe for her new fish.

If you live in St. Louis and need a pond done you should contact Best of Nature Water Garden Center they have the best construction and selling teams.

That’s right I am downright beat and I didn’t even lift one 60 lb boulder. I left all that heavy lifting to the guys my mom works with. 3 days of St. Louis heat, 3 days of J having no nap, running out of diapers AND wipes (J was in a swim diaper and had diarrhea, yeah that was fun), an entire container of Nesquik spilled all over the floor, swimming, an entire spray bottle of sunscreen, red punch spilled on my mom’s carpet, a puking incident in my car, over 900 pictures (yeah that’s not a typo, really over 900) and 6 new fish… Ladies and Gentleman we finally have a POND!!!

I will post pictures tomorrow, we didn’t get home until 10:15 pm tonight and I am beat (wait did I already say that) I’m off to bed. I have to get my blogging oh and my house back up and running. See ya tomorrow.

She looks so grown up in this picture. She’s getting big so fast, I’ll save the emotion for another day.

Check out more WW.

I am out and about!!! My mom is getting her new pond so I wasn’t around today and I probably won’t be around tomorrow. It really depends on how J does without a nap. I am taking pictures for her so she can create a before and after cd plus I am going to make a scrapbook for her. So, I will be back but probably not until Thursday. See ya soon!!!

CNNmoney.com came out with their 100 Best Places to Live in 2008. I love reading this list, I guess because I am seeking a new place to call home. Ever wondered if your city is on the list. Now you can see for yourself. St. Louis didn’t make it but St. Peters, MO did at #60 (it’s about 30 miles from here).

Trendy? Definitely. Witty? Hysterical. Fun? A blast. Trendy Tadpole is the “coolest” place around to get your baby or toddler a funny/witty/humorous t-shirt. How can you lose with t-shirts that say things like:

The company itself stands for so much more than just a great t-shirt made in the USA. Here’s a quote from the website made by the owner Julie:

“Trendy Tadpole and it’s owner, me (Julie Pruitt), are a work in progress.   I am bringing pop culture, a hint of nostalgia, and a pinch of fun to the table in every tee shirt.”

Plus she donates 50% of Trendy Tadpole’s profits to charity. The charities she supports are the Humane Society, UNICEF and even PETA. She has a special shirt/onesie designed for just PETA donations.

The designs are awesome. I assure you, you won’t love just ONE!!! The ones pictured above were my favorites but I ended up choosing a totally different one for J. There are so many to choose from. I have gotten so many compliments on this shirt. Here’s a pic:

The shirt reads “AB CD For those about to read we salute you”. Picture fits doesn’t it, LOL.

Now on to the fun stuff!!! TODAY there is 30% off. Hurry up go shop. Save a little money and buy one of these really cool shirts for your baby or toddler. The shirts are 100% cotton so they will shrink so ALWAYS order up one or even two sizes. I ordered up one size for J and I was not disappointed, it’s nice and long so he will be able to wear it for a while. These shirts are super soft, they come in either short sleeve or long sleeve, onesie, t-shirt and some come in different colors. The sizes run from infant (3-6 mos) to Women’s sizes (M, L, XL, 2XL), everyone in the family should own one (I’m thinking possible Christmas photos). Julie also gives us some info on her website for washing/shipping and sizing in the product info section.

It’s a super friendly website with a super friendly owner. We are so enamored with these shirts that I am remembering them for gifts and I’ve started a wishlist for myself ;-). Check it out! You won’t be dissapointed.

Like you are all sitting on the edge of your seats but I did get some reusable shopping bags this week. I bought 3 from Target (they are pretty nice, they are red with a tree on the front). Then I bought 4 at Shop N Save, this is the best purchase I have ever made. They are awesome!!! They fold up and snap shut + they are HUGE and perfect for grocery shopping. I can shop LARGE and it all fits into the 4 I purchased. Then today we went to World Market and I was just chit chatting with the nice clerk (I tend to do this and it embarrasses JT) but because I made a new friend he gave me one of their reusable tote for FREE!!! LOVE IT!!! I never did make it out to Trader Joes but I think I am set for now. I am surprised too that I actually don’t care what the bags look like and now I am now of the plastic bags we get in stores and I am now taking a reusable one with me whenever I enter a store. Aren’t you proud?! I am becoming earth friendly.

My very first review. I don’t think it’s too bad. I was honest and straight forward while I gave information about the company. Isn’t that what you the public, the internets want?! The sauce really was good, you should at least try some sometime. Anyway, I am not going to turn my blog into this giant review site. But every once in a while there will be a few reviews. In fact I have a couple coming up so keep an eye out for them… everything from toddler shirts, to drawer knobs to possibly a few books.

Speaking of books, did I mention that we went to the library (no I don’t believe I did) we went yesterday and spent a long time there. JT was off and so it was easier on me to peruse the shelves. I didn’t find either title I was looking for: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella (I’m no. 38 on the waitlist) and sTORI Telling by Tori Spelling (I’m no. 18 on the waitlist). Seriously?! Those are some massive waitlists, I am almost dying to just go buy them so I won’t have to wait too long (I’m very impatient). JT borrowed 3 sports books, I was very impressed, he’s not the everyday reader that I am. L and J borrowed a ton of books but then I remembered the book boxes and so JT went and got each kid one. You should have seen him carrying these huge boxes, I am sure at that moment I was his favorite person. Those boxes are awesome!!

Here’s a picture of the dinosaur box and the zoo box we got…

Lots of learning fun. Each kid has one in their room, when the boredom hits I send them in there to look in their box. Pretty cool, huh?! Yeah library!!! You are my friend again (if you don’t remember why I didn’t like them, here’s a reminder).

JT and I are barbecue connoisseur’s. We love to try new recipes and new sauces…. so when I was informed of a review opportunity for Country Bob’s I jumped at the prospect.

So last night JT barbecued two slabs of pork ribs and we used the All Purpose Sauce that we were sent a couple of days ago. JT simply cooked the ribs and basted the ribs with the sauce when they were near completion. They were very yummy. The sauce is delicious. I believe it had a sweet taste but it wasn’t overpowering. It just enhanced the meat… simply put. I would highly recommend Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce. In fact I can’t wait to try their Seasoning Salt. We would use that all the time. Plus they sent us a brochure with a bunch of awesome recipes that we can’t wait to try. Thank goodness there is plenty of summer left!

Country Bob’s Company Info!!!

In 1968 Country Bob perfected the sauce of his dreams. After years of giving the sauce to friends and family he began to sell it in 1977. The reaction was overwhelming just as it is today. Almost everyone who tries Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce becomes a lifelong user. And why not, it is the perfect complement to practically any meal set on your table. Their motto: Christ is our CEO!!

Retail Locations

Best news!!! YOu can find Country Bob’s products at Schnuck’s, Shop N’ Save, Dierberg’s and Straubs. If you don’t live in St. Louis just head over to their website and enter in your zipcode. Plus you can always buy on-line especially with their summer special that includes free shipping.

Awesome Country Bob Deals!!

If you visit their website and sign up for their newsletter you will receivve a coupon for a free bottle of their All Purpose Sauce. They also have a Summer Special = 2 Cases of Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce for $58 (this includes shipping).

CHECK IT OUT!!! YOU WON’T REGRET IT!!