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fruit salad, yummy, yummy

 by plannerchick ~ First off, 10 points to the first person who can tell me where my title comes from. It brings back memories of my oldest being a little bit!

Anyways, a few weeks ago I was headed to the grocery, and I asked my husband if he wanted me to pick up anything for him while I was there. He told me, yes, I want some pineapple, apples, and grapes. Easy enough, I added them to my list and was out the door.

Once I was at the store, I got all my other stuff and headed to the fruit section. I spotted the pineapples first so I headed that way. $1 off, even better, just one issue, how do I pick a good one? I stood there for a minute and pondered this question in my head, I even picked a few up and squeezed them, why I'm not sure, it just seemed like the right thing to do. Finally I arrived upon a decision, I would smell it, maybe that would tell me something. I lift one of the prickley fruits to my nose, it smelled sweet, so I decided to go with that one. I stick in in my buggy and look up to see a man watching me with humor on his face. He then proceeds to ask me how it smells, embarassed I replied it was sweet so I was going with it. He told me he was unsure how to pick one as well. I gave him a half smile and rolled on to the grapes, picked a bag and threw them into the buggy. Next came apples, I realized I hadn't asked my husband what kind he wanted. So I call him and ask him, he wants red, then I informed him that they didn't have individual apples I would have to buy a bag. Nevermind he says if you can't just buy one I don't want it, don't get any of the fruit.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?   We hang up and I head around to start putting back the fruit, when I spotted the individual apples. Grab one, (a red one) and head to the check out. I would just like to say that those grapes should have been made of gold, they were $6 dollars, and the bag was not that big.

Anyways I head to the house and delivered all the hard earned fruit. I told you all the other randomness hoping to provide a bit of amusement and to tell you this.

My hubby made the best fruit salad EVER! It was so simple, but Oh so good. He had it when he was in Peru, and decided to try it out at home. He just chopped all the pineapple, apple, and grapes into chunks, and then took chopped pecan bits, and mixed it together, then he covered it with honey and mixed it again. SO delicious!

I then forgot about the left over fruit salad in the back of the fridge for like 2 weeks, and he asked me if I was making wine, ha flippin ha!

for sassychick

 by plannerchick ~ Okay Sassy, I came across this site today and totally thought of you. It is stinkin hilarious, kind of mean, but funny all the same.

Just scan though a few pages, and make sure you read the captions underneath the pictures.

The site is www.peopleofwalmart.com , prepare yourself to gasp and also giggle!

space invaded

by plannerchick ~ Lately I am pretty sure that there is a sign on my door that says. Please, knock here, make this woman extremely uncomfortable, and then rudely leave. I'm just sayin....

I am not a fan of people comin' a knockin' on my door unless you are a student senior or younger selling something to raise money for some school something, and let's be honest, kid's don't really do that anymore. They just ask people they know, thier family, friends, etc. I remember touring my neighborhood with my $2.00 boxes of chocolate covered almonds. Usually my mom just ended up buying the majority of them. lol

About a month ago a man comes to my door. This particular afternoon my husband was out running errands or something. So it was just me and the boys. So he knocks and I answer, but I don't open the screen door. He introduces hisself, and sticks out his hand for me to shake it. Again I am home alone with the kids, and don't know this man from Adam, I was hesitant until I found out what he wanted. When I wouldn't shake his hand he got huffy, insinuated that I was judging him based on appearance,  and stormed off. Then he informed me that he was just out trying to make money and didn't have time for people like me. As he was walking off, I called out to him, "sir you don't have to be rude", to which he hollered back, "thats why I'm walking away, I don't have time to argue".

I called Social and Bossy chick crying, it really hurt my feelings, and made me mad. He came into my space. I was trying to protect my family, but I didn't feel I owed him that explanation. But on the same token, I questioned (at the time) if I had handled in incorrectly. I really don't think I did, I wasn't rude, like I said I was sceptical. Both ladies reminded me that we live in a day and age where you have to be careful about things. God gave me wisdom and I was exercising it!

Anways, a few days later a few ladies came by to share about thier faith. They were as sweet as they could be, respected that I was in the middle of something, gave me a flier about what they were sharing, and went on thier way. I have to say, I don't mind that either. Again, don't know them, and wasn't going to invite them in without my husband being home. But they were cordial. And it wasn't just because they were women, I've had young men stop by in the past that were sharing thier faith (not alone, a pair of them) and they were exactly the same way, respectful of my space!

Fast forward to this week. I am in the kitchen feeding little bit and there is a cheerful knock on the door. (you know the shave and a haircut knock) So I think it is someone I know. As I am walking to the door (my blinds were open) and I can see a young man and woman, and he starts kind of jumping and waving at me. When I answer (and this time I push the screen door a little remembering how much it offended the other guy) he keeps asking me random questions and trying to give me high fives. He tells me that they are seniors (in the middle of the school day). Then tells me they are selling magazines to send to the troops . Well again I am sceptical and they didn't have anything showing they were local seniors. They only paper work he has in a plastic covered something in his pocket and a magazine flier to show me. Then he tells me he just needs me to sign something to show his team leader that he is out talking to people. I tell him I will sign to show you are talking, but I'm not buying anything. He then takes the paper out of my hand and they just leave.

When I left to head to the bank about 30 minutes later they are at a cross roads I have to turn at. He stared me down in my car, and tried to maintain eye contact like he was trying to scare me or something. I just smiled and went on my way. I called the police office (b/c I thought they might be scamming) and they had already had several other calls on them. One even made by someone in law enforcement who was off the clock. Another reason I questioned thier motives was that the night before I was at my in laws and there was a guy just pacing up and down across the street from thier house. When me and my mother in law went inside (and this was pretty long after dark) he came and knocked on the door to sell, guess what, magazines! When I left he was back out pacing.

Anyways, what is your opinion. Am I being rude, naive, to suspicous? Or do you think I am handling things okay. Have you ever had these kinds of situations happen to you? I want to hear what you guys think!

one little indian

 by plannerchick ~ This past weekend was our fall festival at church, and our tiny jedi dressed up as an indian. Super baby was a cowboy (do we see a theme here, lol) My mother in law made the entire indian outfit, and she made super baby's vest, chaps, and bolo. They made a very cute pair!

Anyways, baby boy was so cute as an indian. He had a tomahawk and swung that thing like crazy. He is also walking everywhere now, and was just getting used to going long distances on Saturday. So I had to share a picture of him all dressed up along with a video of my big boy walking (plus a few spills)!

 

 

just what i needed

by plannerchick ~ This was just what I needed this morning. It really made me laugh, thought I would share!

new project

 by plannerchick ~ So I have been a little bored lately (now that Fairytale Sale is dormant for a while). So I decided to try my hand at crafting something, and I just have to say I was pretty pleased with the results!

I found a new wooden wreath that I wanted to try making, and while searching Etsy to see what else was out there I came across a rag wreath. When I saw it I thought, "I can do that". I love to pick out fabrics (as Bossy mentioned in her last blog) but I can't sew a lick. So this solves the problem for me!

I made this one for a friend of the chicks that is having her baby on Monday. It is to put on thier hospital door, and then they can put in on the front door when they get home, and eventually move it to the baby's door if they want.

I am making some for my kids bedroom doors, and one for Bossy baby. I am thinking about selling them on etsy and ebay, who knows.

There are so many ways to market them. For kids rooms, babies hospital wreaths, teachers doors at school (in school colors), for holidays. I am enjoying them right now, so we will see!

Here is my first try at a rag wreath!

wanting your opinion

 by plannerchick ~ Ok so I want to know all of my readers out there opinions on something.

Kitchen Set - Only for girls, or can boys play to?

I bought my tiny jedi (what do you think of this name btw, I am still playing around with what to call him on the blog) a kitchen set at a consignment sale for Christmas. I feel okay with it, but I have recieved a few raised eyebrows when I told people.

His Pops is super manly man and he can cook better than most women, his daddy cooks. So why the stigma about buying something like this for a boy? It's not like I bought him a Pink my little pony or a barbie. It is a tan and green kitchen set.

I try not to be swayed by others opinion, but sometimes I just can't help it. I felt good about getting it and was pretty excited, but after telling a few people I am questioning my purchase.

You are not going to hurt my feelings if you think no or yes, whatever is your opinion I want to hear it!

first birthday baby

 by plannerchick ~ My baby boy turned one almost 2 weeks ago. I've been super busy and haven't had time to blog about the party, but I have lots of pics to share!

We had a great time, a pool party at Sassy's house, which was super easy on the decorating! Little man scored big on the presents (which made Mama happy, we soooo needed new toys!). Plus one of my best friends in the world flew in from Kansas City, and it was so great to see her.

Without further ado, here are the pics from my babies first birthday! (All photography by Meme!)

Birthday Boy

 

Fabulous Cake by Singerchick, I absolutely LOVED it!

 

Baby chick and super baby

 

Singing Happy Birthday

Enjoying the delicious cake

 

 

Me and Michelle (KC BFF) with my tiny baby

 

Opening presents with a little help from social chicklet, singer chicklet, and bossy chicklet!

 

The Planner Family

baby planner turns 1

by plannerchick ~ I know that I have not blogged in forever, but I hope to have lots of fun summer stuff coming! I will post little man's birthday pictures later this week. For now you get a slide show of his first year!

I cannot believe that he is already one, I have spent the past year with my angel and just enjoying him and the little person he is becoming. He is so full of life and energy and I love him so much. I am so blessed to have him in my life. I love that little grin I get every time I look at him, and the constant rasberries, and the fact that he is currently into everything. I love it all. I can hardly remember life before him, what in the world did we do with all of our time!

Anyways enough of the weepy mommy! Here is the slide show I made for my punkin!

Fairytale Consignment Sale

by plannerchick ~

I can't believe that we only have 5 weeks until it's here! Singer, Social, Baby and I have been busy bee's getting ready, and we are all super excited!

Just wanted to send a reminder out there, so that all of our readers can start getting thier consignment items ready! Remember if it's for kids you can sell it.

Cribs, Clothes, Bedding, Toys, Games, Costumes, DVD's, Books, Video Games, Maternity Wear, and the list goes on.

Now is the time to get your consigner #, and it's easy to do. If your unsure how the whole consignment sale thing works then just go to our website www.fairytalesale.com to find out more. Or you can email us at info@fairytalesale.com to get your consigner # and also to volunteer.

And if you refer 4 friends and they list you as thier refferal you get an extra 10% back on your sales!

Cannot wait to see you all there!!

AUGUST 29, 2009