Yoplait Splitz Review and Giveaway

Yoplait and MyBlogSpark sent me a fantastic picnic set: an insulated cooler, a roll-up fleece picnic blanket and free Yoplait Splitz.  We froze the Splitz to enjoy them as an alternative for ice cream.  They were very tasty but our tastebuds and eyes weren't easily fooled.  The flavors were very good but the texture of the Splitz was unlike ice cream and we nearly had to wait until it was thawed to eat it.  MyBlogSpark sent one flavor and we purchased two additional flavors so we sampled Strawberry Sundae, Strawberry Banana Split, and Rainbow Sherbet. 

The Entertainer wanted everyone's yogurt!  He had a non-frozen Strawberry Sundae today and really enjoyed it.

MyBlogSpark is offering a second prize pack for my readers.  You will receive an insulated picnic tote, a fleece roll-up picnic blanket and a free coupon to try your own Splitz.  Just leave a comment and include which flavor you would like to try: Strawberry Sundae, Strawberry Banana Split, or Rainbow Sherbet.
You can also receive a second entry by visiting Yoplait on Facebook and clicking "like".  You can receive a third entry by blogging about this giveaway and including a link up.  Just come back and leave another comment to let me know you've done this.

Winner will be drawn Monday, September 5 by midnight and notified by email (so make sure if you leave an annonymous comment you leave a contact email).

Ever So Grateful

36. Gathering with THE church in a different building but the worshiping the same Jesus
37. Wise, godly council (thank you, sweet sister for taking the time to chat with my yesterday, I love you!)
38. A fun family outing
39. The promise of new library books
40. Achy muscles that suggest new changes to the body
41. Boys who honor
42. Clean sheets
43. Cinnamon rolls and hot cocoa for Sunday night supper
44. Quiet mornings
45. Dishwashers :o)

Ever So Grateful

Has it really been this long since I've counted my blessings?

26. The freedom to homeschool
27. Revival
28. Eternal life
29. New beginnings
30. Things that are true, noble, right, pure and lovely
31. Friends to giggle with
32. A husband who supports and encourages homeschooling and put up with the mess that accompanies it
33. Children eager to please
34. Zinnias
35. A promise of healed friendship

Goodbye Tonsils, You've Been a Bad Friend to Me!

The Reader had his tonsils and adenoids removed Tuesday to help with his sleep apnea symptoms. This was in the prep room before his surgery. And right after, having a white cherry slushy, he downed it in no time.
And then he had to call home to his big brother to tell him "you were wrong, the beds are not hard as rocks and the sheets are as light as feathers". As you can see by his face he'd had some chocolate ice cream by this time as well.

He is recovery very nicely at home, milking his unlimited ice cream and Wii playing privileges as any recovering child ought to.

Wordless Wednesday

Start Halfway There

The Thinker is up every morning around 7:00 am and gets dressed immediately. He is his father's son! The other night when Mr. Steady was putting a sleeping child back in his bed we discovered why....

His feet are halfway out of the bed while he sleeps! I'm so trying this tomorrow morning. Now if I can do it with the same chipper attitude he has that will be a real miracle.