Month: February 2013

Sprout is Growing

Sometimes I just love the look of black and white photos.  They added a new dock on the other side of our neighborhood for fishing this summer.  It’s really nice.  When I close my eyes I can see Papa fishing with Connor and Jarrett at the farm in Arkansas…..he would have loved that!  The boys would have loved him.  🙂

It amazes me how fast this little fellow has grown.  In a couple weeks he’ll be 3 years old.  I remember when he couldn’t even climb the stairs of this playground by himself, and now here he is climbing the “rock wall”.

 Precious moments and a precious boy….who could ask for a better thing?

Connor’s new preschool is going really well!  He’s loving it and runs in each day instead of crying when I leave.  That only happened the first week. 
 
His classroom got a new pet named Charlie the Hamster.  SHE is really cute. 
 
 
Connor still misses his cousin Ellie a lot.  Afterall, they have spent almost every day together since they were born.  They are 22 hours apart and loooooove each other.  We had Ellie spend the night Friday and I think they both enjoyed that.

How was your weekend/Monday?

Biggest Loser: Week 7

Here we are on week 7 and this face pretty much sums it up.

 

Whaaaaaat?

 

You’re kidding?

 

I’m not where I want to be.  There have been lots of changes in my world since the beginning of the year.  Stress.  My anxiety levels have been high and it’s been hard for me to focus.  I am not as enthused as I was in January.  I have fizzled out.  Ugh.  Typical. 

 

I’m so proud of you that are still going strong.  I’m still consciences of the things I’m putting in my mouth.  Of course the 50 lbs of Godiva truffles that Ter-Bear got me for Valentines day didn’t help!  But…..I didn’t gain any weight when I hopped on the scale this morning???
 
Weird.
 
I didn’t lose any either, but considering.
 
I have the day off of work but I’m still going in for a few hours to finish some things before we get super busy again.  I’m so proud of all of you!
 
If you have any healthy recipes for quick dinners can you link those up????  I’d love suggestions.
 
xoxo Becky

Blogger Biggest Loser: The Prizes

Janarah Designs is donating a decorated box with motivational cards inside.


Initials, Inc.

A city tote from Initials Inc. valued at $69.00!
Danita,the owner of Heavenly Blessings Gifts is donating a $25.00 gift card to her site.
 
Trainer in PINK is offering a free training session or boot camp.
I am going to contribute a $25.00 gift card for a skinny latte at Starbucks!
 




Also, my co-host Amanda has some great things to add too…I’m sure there will be more to add!  But this is what we have so far for the winner and hopefully it will help motivate you for the last couple weeks of our Blogger Biggest Loser competition! Love yuns!

Looking forward to all your link-ups tomorrow!

 

(If you have a store/or merchandise you would like to donate to our challenge please feel free to email me at javamamablog@gmail.com)

Valentines Day 2013

We had a pretty low key Valentines Day this year.  I’ve been super stressed out at work this week…..so I’m looking forward to a three day weekend and some relaxation time! 
 
Ter-Bear got me some Godiva.  He said he cleaned out that particular store of all their extra dark chocolate truffles 🙂  Thank you babe.  I love you so much and thanks for thinking of me.  You are my heart and soul & even though times get hard we are, and always have been together and a team.
My funny Valentine at school
 
I went up to Connor’s school and took pictures of the kiddos.  I didn’t get there until the party was pretty much over.  I still got a few good pictures though.  His new school is so great.  He’s flourishing there and has made new friends.  We love his teachers and everyone loves him!
 Opening his Elmo Valentine card from Nana & Poppy

 Connor’s Valentine cards/candy

 I will cherish this forever.  The kids made owls out of pine cones for their parents….I love it. 

I love you my two boys.  Terence and Connor you are my heart and everything I do is for you!

I LOVE YOU!!!!
 
Hope you all had a great Valentine’s Day!

 

 

Escape From Planet Earth: Movie + Giveaway

“Escape from Planet Earth,” hits theaters on Friday, February 15th! THAT’S TOMORROW!!!!  This newly animated family film is surely something that everyone can enjoy!

 

The 3D animated family comedy catapults moviegoers to planet Baab where admired astronaut Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is a national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy, by-the-rules brother, Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA. When BASA’s no-nonsense chief Lena (Jessica Alba) informs the brothers of an SOS from a notoriously dangerous planet, Scorch rejects Gary’s warnings and bounds off for yet another exciting mission. But when Scorch finds himself caught in a fiendish trap set by the evil Shanker (William Shatner) it’s up to scrawny, risk-averse Gary to do the real rescuing. As the interplanetary stakes rise to new heights, Gary is left to save his brother, his planet, his beloved wife Kira (Sarah Jessica Parker) and their adventure-hungry son Kip (Jonathan Morgan Heit).

 

Please check out http://www.escapeearthmovie.com/ for exciting features such as photos, videos, characters, games and much more!
 
You can also download the free “Escape From Planet Earth” Movie App that is available for iOS and for Android
 
 
This will be a fun movie to take Connor to.  He is loving monsters and space right now.  Movies at the theater are extra special so this is exciting & I know he will enjoy it!

But wait there is MORE! 

 
One reader will win a $25 Visa Gift Card & Escape from Earth Movie Goers Prize Pack.
 
TO ENTER:
 
Answer this question:
 
What is your favorite childhood movie???

Disclosure:
I was compensated for this post made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. All prizing for MSM giveaways is handled by a third party unless otherwise noted. For this reason prize fulfillment can take up to 90 days after the winners information is received.



 

Valentine’s Sparkly Giveaway!

 I’m so so so IN LOVE with this giveaway!


 
I am loving my new sparkly bracelet from Very Jane. If you haven’t discovered Very Jane yet you need to get your hiney over there….they have the most adorable items for sale every day at great prices.  The products are all from various companies at discounted prices!  Who doesn’t love a good deal right?

Very Jane has generously offered to give Java Mama readers….
not 1….not 2…..but 3 sparkly bracelets! Oh my! 
 
J-Lo would be so jealous of all this bling!
 
 
Also, for the LOVE of Valentine’s Day people….
 
Also giving one reader a $25 Gift Card to Starbucks!!!
 
Gotta feed the need 🙂
 
Plus I love yuns.


 Enter via Rafflecopter below:

 

(All winners will be notified via e-mail on February 22, 2013.  If I haven’t heard back within 48 hours another winner will be chosen.  US Only 4 winners total.)


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Valentine Gift For Your Honey

Last week I had the BEST massage ever. Laura, my masseuse worked her magic little fingers and gave the best deep tissue massage I’ve ever had.  I work at a computer all day long and my neck, back, and shoulders are always tight and hurting.

I felt so good after our appointment I just wanted to go cuddle up in bed…..actually I almost fell asleep.  Laura made me feel so comfortable and relaxed.  From the minute I walked inside I was greeted with smiling faces and excellent customer service.

The magic table:

 The low lighting and relaxing music are very relaxing:

Massage Envy had a great atmosphere.  I really want to do their monthly massage program.  It’s a great deal and my whole week went better all because of a massage….it really does improve your health and mood.  This Mama was in heaven!  This would make the perfect Valentine’s gift for your honey guys….don’t show up empty handed now!
 
Massage Envy is having a great DFW promotion until Valentines day:
 Go enter HERE

 

Thank you Massage Envy for your hospitality and the fabulous massage!

 

It was amazing!