Fun Friday: Snotty Doctor

In honor of the changing of the seasons and the snottiness it brings . . .

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Fun Friday: Pistachio Winner!

 


Congrats to Juliana Kyzar! You've won the Pistachio DVD! Just e-mail your mailing address to me at heycarriepartridge@gmail.com, and I'll get your prize in the mail to you next week.

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Fun Friday: Pistachio Giveaway (What?)

That's right--I have a Pistachio to give away! Of the VeggieTales DVD variety, that is. It's a lesson in listening to your parents. Who wants it? (Who wouldn't?!)

To be entered to win, you'll have to tell on yourself this time. Leave a comment here and tell us about a time when you didn't listen to your parents . . . and should have.

I'll start: My mother told me that I would one day regret not sticking with an instrument. Once upon a time (but not at the same time), I played piano, clarinet, and cello. Today I can play none of them. However, I can play a mean egg shaker. Oh well. She told me so.

Your turn. Do it fast, though, because the drawing will be at 7:00 tonight!

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Fun Friday: Smelling Like a Man . . . or a Monster

Ever since the first time I saw this commercial, I thought it was hilarious . . .



But this one is even greater . . .

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Fun Friday: Book Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Kara! 

You have won Max Lucado's newest children's book--One Hand, Two Hands! E-mail your mailing address to me at heycarriepartridge@gmail.com, and I will send it to you next week. Congrats! And enjoy the book!

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Max Lucado's ONE HAND, TWO HANDS Book Giveaway!

I have one copy of Max Lucado's newest children's book--One Hand, Two Hands--to give away! To be entered in the drawing, just leave a comment about some different ways you encourage your children to use (or not use) their hands. The drawing will be this Friday at noon. Tell a friend!

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Fun Friday: Spinach/Spanish

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And the winners are . . .

Congrats to Elise! You've won the Sweetpea Beauty prize package!

                         

                                        --and-- 

Congrats to Alison! You've won the Noah's Umbrella prize package!








Thanks for sharing your comments with us, ladies! I am inspired by your adoption stories. I hope that your family will enjoy these Veggie Tales items. Just e-mail your mailing address to me at heycarriepartridge@gmail.com, and I'll mail your prizes to you next week. Congrats!

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Fun Friday: "His Cheeseburger"

In honor of our Veggie Tales drawing today . . . and because I'm craving a cheeseburger . . . enjoy this Silly Song.

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A Wonderful Song and a Fun Giveaway!

Listen to this beautiful song, "Meant to Be," by Steven Curtis Chapman for VeggieTales' upcoming release, It's a Meaningful Life. You'll be blessed by both what you'll hear and what you'll see!



And since we're talking VeggieTales, why not have another giveaway?! I have two prize packages to give. To be entered in the drawing, simply leave a comment on this post and tell me what you like or what stood out to you the most about this song/video.

I'll have the drawing this Friday, September 24th, at noon. Spread the word! Here's what you can win:

The Sweetpea Beauty package, which includes:

• Sweetpea Beauty: A Girl After God's Own Heart (A Lesson About True Beauty) DVD

• Sweetpea Beauty jigsaw puzzle

• Sweetpea's Songs for Girls CD

• Sweetpea Beauty stickers

--OR--

The Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella package, which includes:

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella (A Lesson in Confidence) DVD

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella jigsaw puzzle

• VeggieTales 25 Favorite Action Songs CD

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella stickers

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Fun Friday: Reflections of Motherhood

Sorry I haven't posted anything this week. Maybe this will make up for it . . .

Mamas, what would YOU tell yourselves???

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Fun Friday: "(A More Real) Love Story"

Yep.

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Fun Friday: Our Totally Desperate Mom Winner!

Congratulations to Dana Bicker! Wendy Hagen has chosen you as the winner in the Totally Desperate Mom contest! E-mail me (heycarriepartridge@gmail.com) with your address, and we'll get Totally Desperate Mom to you!

And now for the rest of us Mamas--here is Dana's winning story. (Bless her heart.) The story will also be posted on Wendy's blog on Monday . . .

How could a good story not involve poop?! Here's one of my desperate mom stories.

My exciting adventure was on Easter morning. My husband was working but regardless I wanted to venture out (my new mom mission) to share my then 4 month old Munchkin with the family for brunch. That morning we both dressed up. Munch had his cute matching shirt, pants and shoes. Crazy first time mom mission. And then to top it off, Heels for me. Heels people! That alone is a huge feat for me. I regretted that decision as soon as I sat down at the table. I digress.

The whole back seat car ride (a whopping 20 minutes) was quiet. Strangely quiet. Pulling up to the restaurant, Munch was still smiling which later tuned me into the idea that smiles do not always mean good things. Grandpa S was the initiator once our seating had been arranged. The whole thing was almost slow motion. Seat belt clicks open, hands reach in, Munch (still smiling) is raised into the air, and wham. A vertical stripe of yellow is up the shirt, into the hair, into the car seat and onto Grandpa S' hands. 

Whoa. 

The worst blow out I have ever experienced. 

Newbie mom here goes into gear and starts to gather the necessities for an emergency baby wipe bath and change. I grab the Stinky Smiling Munchkin and head off to the bathroom - Plan A. Of course. No changing station.  Plan B. The back seat of my Saturn out in the parking lot. 

To fully grasp the scene, please close your eyes and imagine with me. Very low "slanted" back seat. Mom in a skirt AND heels. Wind and rain picking up very quickly. Poop everywhere. Apparently a pair of scrubs should be included in every diaper bag for an occasion such as this. 

By the time the clothing, diaper and changing pads were cleared (forever stained by the way), my legs were shaking, my back was throbbing and I was wet. All from holding the awkward lunge position necessary to change Munch in the back seat of my car. I 

I learned some valuable lessons that day.

1. Heels are evil.

2. Cute outfits are not meant to last and should be avoided.

3. A petition should be signed forcing every bathroom to have a changing station... or a counter...or a wood plank. SOMETHING that is not a slanted backseat of a car that hugs the ground.

3. Baby smiles may be cute but oh man are they sneaky.

4. Poop stains. Oh how it stains. 

5. I faced the sad reality that I am desperately out of shape. I literally could not walk for two days without hobbling after that lunge position.

-Dana Bicker

Just another mom.

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Fun Friday: Spontaneous Giveaway!

Quick! Leave a comment and name something that YOU, as a Mama, like and be entered to win the 3-2-1 Penguins! Blast in Space! DVD for your kiddos. I'll do the drawing at noon tomorrow (Saturday, August 21). Hurry! And tell a friend!

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And the winner is . . .

Congratulations to Christy Bullock!!! You may choose one of the following prize packages.

But wait! There's more! Jenn is also a winner! (Sorry, your profile doesn't give me your last name. But you have on a really cute green hat in your picture. :) ) Jenn, you'll receive the other prize package!

So I need you ladies to e-mail me with your choice and your mailing address. Send it to heycarriepartridge@gmail.com.

CONGRATS!! And thanks for following!

The Sweetpea Beauty package, which includes:

• Sweetpea Beauty: A Girl After God's Own Heart (A Lesson About True Beauty) DVD

• Sweetpea Beauty jigsaw puzzle

• Sweetpea's Songs for Girls CD

• Sweetpea Beauty stickers

--OR--

The Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella package, which includes:

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella (A Lesson in Confidence) DVD

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella jigsaw puzzle

• VeggieTales 25 Favorite Action Songs CD

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella stickers

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Fun Friday: Silly Songs

In honor of our drawing today, let's enjoy some VeggieTales Silly Songs, shall we? We'll start with a classic . . .



And one of my favorites . . .



And one from our giveaway . . .

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A Very Veggie Giveaway!

Wanna win some VeggieTales goodies?! All you have to do is officially become a "follower" of this blog, and you'll be entered in the drawing to win either . . .

The Sweetpea Beauty package, which includes:

• Sweetpea Beauty: A Girl After God's Own Heart (A Lesson About True Beauty) DVD

• Sweetpea Beauty jigsaw puzzle

• Sweetpea's Songs for Girls CD

• Sweetpea Beauty stickers

--OR--

The Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella package, which includes:

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella (A Lesson in Confidence) DVD

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella jigsaw puzzle

• VeggieTales 25 Favorite Action Songs CD

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella stickers

The winner will get to choose which package he/she would like to receive. The drawing will be held this Friday, August, 13th, at noon, so be sure to follow me before then! Also, for those of you wonderful people who are already following my blog, you'll be happy to know that you're already entered in the drawing. Thanks for reading!

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Fun Friday: David After the Dentist

In honor of my daughter's upcoming dentist appointment . . .

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Fun Friday: A Great Mommy Pick-Me-Up

Because a baby's laugh is quite possibly the BEST pick-me-up for a Mama . . .

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Fun Friday: The BABIES Movie

My sisters, my mother, and I went to see Babies a few weeks ago, and we enjoyed it so much! I'm not sure it's still in theaters, but when it comes to DVD, you really must watch it!

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