Found It!

So I thought I did a good job of hiding the cd player from Javan...apparently not. I heard the music turn on in his room and asked Jermaine why he'd turned on Javan's bedtime cd - he had no clue what I was talking about....here's what we saw (and yes i literally did have the camera in my hand as i was on my way to upload photos!):



~Veryll

Mr. Mum

I was looking at one of our friends blogs today and he has it set up to where his photos on flickr are on a side bar. we're not that blog savvy to have all those fancy set ups as yet...maybe when time permits! but this photo was on the side when i opened his page:

Look how tiny Javan is,just 6wks old here. and my ever helpful hubby ironing my clothes! how awesome is he!
~Veryll

The Cheapest Days to Buy Certain Items

Found this great article on posted yahoo from SmartMoney.com

Thanks to online coupons, price-comparison search engines and reward memberships, savvy shoppers can pay less than full price on any day that ends in "y." But depending on what you're planning to buy, some days of the week may yield better bargains than others.

We talked to the experts, and narrowed down the best days of the week to buy certain items.

Airplane Tickets
When to Buy: Wednesday morning.
Why: "Most airfare sales are thrown out there on the weekend," says travel expert Peter Greenberg, a.k.a. The Travel Detective. Other airlines then jump into the game, discounting their own fares and prompting further changes by the first airline. The fares reach their lowest prices late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

Books
When to Buy: Thursday.
Why: Price compare between major chains Borders and Barnes & Noble. The former releases its weekly sales and coupons on every Thursday; the latter, every Tuesday.

Cars
When to Buy: Monday.
Why: "Car dealers live for the weekend, which is when they make most of their sales," says Phil Reed, consumer advice editor for Edmunds.com. "On Mondays, the low foot traffic makes it seem like the weekend will never come." That dealer desperation, paired with fewer consumers on the lot, give you more negotiating power.

Clothing
When to Buy: Thursday evening.
Why: That's the day when stores stock their shelves for the weekend, and when many retailers — including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and Express — start their weekend promotions, says Kathryn Finney, author of "How to Be a Budget Fashionista." You'll find great prices and the best selection. "It's an effort to get people to shop in the middle of the week," she says.

Department-Store Wares
When to Buy: Saturday evening.
Why: Department stores have a lot to mark down for their Sunday circulars, so they frequently start the process on Saturday evenings before store closing, says Finney. "They're preparing for the big rush," she says. Bonus: Even if the markdowns haven't been made, many employees will honor the sale price if you ask. Print out the circular preview from the store's web site, and bring it with you when you head to the mall.

Dinner Out
When to Buy: Tuesday.
Why: Most restaurants do not receive food deliveries over the weekend. "Sunday is the garbage-can day of the week," says Kate Krader, senior editor at Food & Wine magazine. "No doubt, they're cleaning out their fridges. Tuesdays, they're starting fresh." Dining out on that day offers the best odds you'll get a meal worth paying for, no matter your price point, she says.

Entertainment
When to Buy: Wednesday.
Why: Plenty of movie theaters, amusement parks and museums offer extra discounts to consumers who visit midweek. Six Flags theme parks offer a $12 discount to AAA members — three times its usual discount of $4. AMC Theatres offers members in its free AMC Movie Watcher reward program a free small popcorn on Wednesdays. (This summer, it's also the day select theaters offer free Summer Movie Camp screenings.)

Gas
When to Buy: Thursday, before 10 a.m.
Why: The price of oil isn't the only factor influencing costs at your local pump. Consumer usage plays a role, too — and weekend demand is high, says Jason Toews, co-founder of GasBuddy.com, a price-monitoring site. Prices usually swing upward on Thursdays as travelers fuel up to head out the following day. By hitting the pump before 10 a.m. (when many station owners change their prices), you'll beat the rush and the price jump.

Groceries
When to Buy: Sunday — or Tuesday.
Why: Maximize savings by combining store sales, which run from Wednesday to Tuesday, with the latest round of coupons from your Sunday paper, says Mary Hunt, publisher of Debt-Proof Living, a money-saving newsletter. "It's a smart idea to wait until you have those in hand to match up with the week's sale items," she says.

To snag savings on items you don't need just yet, shop on Tuesday, advises Hunt. Chances are, the store will have run out of the sale items. "That means you can pick up rain checks, which allow you to buy those items later when you need them, and at the sale price," she says.

Hotel Rooms
When to Buy: Sunday.
Why: There are two kinds of hotel managers, and the kind that won't give you a discount on your room rate has Sundays off, says Greenberg. Call the hotel directly, and ask to speak with the manager on duty or the director of sales. These employees are open to negotiation, he says. They'd rather have a booked room at a discounted rate than an empty room. (The rest of the week, your call would get you a so-called revenue manager, who monitors profits — and is rarely willing to lower rates.)

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~Veryll

If you had told me...

... 5 years ago that certain relationships that i had would virtually not exist in 5 years, i would have thought you were crazy. Now I marvel at the fact that people who were in my life just a few short years ago are not there anymore. Just like that. When did it happen? how did it happen? this let's me know that life works somewhat in seasons. there are some friendships that never change regardless of the seasons of your life. and some are just there for a short season. I think this is more of a reminder to me to cherish the friendships I have no matter how long they last.

Jermaine.

Road Warriors

Going to Florida this past week was like an adventure. i don't know about you but i love travelling the roads and reading maps. We packed a picnic basket, Veryll had her magazines and Javan had his books and toys and we were ready to go. It took us 6 and half hrs or so because we drove in the dark and missed a turn plus it rained quite heavily in Alabama. On the way back it took us 6 hours to get from Pensacola to Chattanooga. Javan slept for a good 3.5 hours of that trip! Can't wait to hit the roads again...wondering where we should go next!

Jermaine

A Well Deserved Break

For the week of the 3-10 July we were in florida visiting and vacationing with our friends Ida and Steve. We had an absolute blast with them. They live in Pace which is on the pan-handle side of Florida and just 15mins from Pensacola. We spent most of our time at the beach or just relaxing. We visited Destin which was beautiful. Everything is just so scenic and all beach.

Javan enjoyed the beach and he especially enjoy eating the sand. I did not realize how much i needed the ocean but i was like a kid in a toy store when i went into the water. We did some shopping at Silver Sands Outlet (a must if you are in the area), browsed though Destin Commons and just enjoyed checking out the quieter areas. It was pretty packed with tourists since it was a holiday week.
Here are a few photos from the trip.

the 4th of July in Pensacola Beach







Off to the beach in Destin...








Back to Pensacola Beach!






Destin







we asked someone to take some photos for us...i think they turned out nice.




I like these photos i took of my babies:)




here's me:)




We had fuin writing on the beach













Mcguire's Irish Pub and Restaurant - very nice place to eat if you're in the area. they have about a million dollars in $1 bills hanging around the restaurant.









Jermaine