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Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.
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Unleashing Her Inner Rock Star & Amping Up Her Style with TRESemmé

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With the kids heading back-to-school next week and Libby entering her first year of high school, we made our way to the hair salon last week for her to get a new do just in time for school. 

Libby is my creative child who isn’t afraid to be herself or express herself.  She’s the kid who doesn’t care what others think and does whatever makes her happy. (I wish I could be as brave as her).

Here she is, amping up her hairstyle for the new year…….looking a little bit like a rock star if you ask me.

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Libby really wanted a new look that was going to allow her to express herself and I think she got just what she wanted.

She would have totally rocked the red carpet at the 2014 VMAs.  This year, Walmart and TRESemmé teamed up to create some great new looks and Libby is looking forward to trying a few of them out.

You can check out these great new looks from TRESemmé by visitng Walmart.com and find out how to recreate them.

Which TRESemmé VMA look is your favorite?

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Now that Alexander is a certified bug catcher (Thank you Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Class!!) he is all about learning more about bugs.  Bugs is NOT my most knowledgable topic (I rock at Bevery Hills 90210 & 80’s/90’s trivia though), so when he asks questions, and he asks A LOT of them, I turn to my friend, the Internet, in search of the answer.

Our internet searches have taught us a lot this summer but now Alexander has a new fun activity to do.  Our friends at Orkin, recently introduced up to their Orkin Fact or Fake quiz to test his knowledge.

Is it a Fact or is it Fake????

“Daddy longlegs are poisonous.” 
“Mosquitoes prefer adults over children.” 
“Ants can survive underwater.”

You can take the quiz and find out if what you know about bugs is fact or fake and be sure to watch every episode of Scientific Fact or Scientific Fake and find out the answers to these age-old bug myths. 

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Joey's First Year in Photos, Just One Of My Kids

To Joey

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Dear Joey,

As I sit here today and think about the last year, I can’t help but smile.  Having you in our world this past year has been absolutely amazing and I can’t remember what it was like before your arrival.

Joey, you are my last baby and I am so happy that you are part of my life and our family.  I cannot believe it has already been a year since you came into this world but I want to thank you for the happiness you added to it.  

In your first year of life you have really let your personality show and from what I have seen already I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

I wish nothing but the best for you my little JoeJoeBeans, and I look forward to watching you grow!

Welcome to the family, Joey!

Joey, 5 days old ready to cheer for the green and gold!

Joey, 1 Week Old and nothing but smiles!

Joey, 1 month old, September 18th 2013

Joey, 2 Months Old, October 18th 2013

Joey, 3 Months Old, November 18th 2013

Joey, 4 Months, December 18th 2013

Cheering on his team…GO PACK GO!!!

Joey’s First Christmas

Joey’s 1st New Year’s Eve

Joey, 5 Months, January 18th 2014

Joey, 6 Months, February 18th 2014

Joey’s 1st St Patty’s Day, March 17th 2014

Joey, 7 Months Old, March 18th 2014

Joey, 8 Months Old, April 18th 2014

Joey, 9 Months Old, May 18th 2014

Beach Bum Joey, June 13th 2014

Joey 10 Months, June 18th 2014

Joey, 11 Months, July 18th 2014

Joey on the eve of his first birthday!

Happy Birthday Joey!

We love you!

Just One Of My Kids

Temporary Permit

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On Tuesday, August 12th 2014, our little Zack turned 15 1/2.  

For Zack, this was a huge day.

For 3 weeks this summer, Zack attended a driver’s education course at the high school and passed his temporary driver’s permit test. Although he passed, it didn’t mean anything until August 12th.

So, on the morning of August 12th, Zack and I made our way to the Department of Motor Vehicles and this happened.

Yes, my ‘little boy’ got his temporary permit to drive.

After we left the DMV we stopped at the empty lot where our local KMart used to be and I let him drive around the lot and then drive me home.

This was the first time I ever let him drive me anywhere and well, he did pretty good.  I have no doubt come his 16th birthday he will be a pro and will pass his road test without a problem!

So, if you’re in town…..lookout!