Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Do your kids ever...

fall asleep in strange situations, places or times? My children were never really "those kids", you know the ones that fall asleep in a highchair or playing on the floor? I always wanted them to be, but normally it is only in their beds, and occasionally in the car. Until lately...


Yes that is a chicken nugget in his mouth and yes he is sound asleep!

Disclaimer: We were on our way home from t-ball so we hit up the drive thru and I took the nugget out of his mouth right after I snapped this picture :)


We were on a family walk and she fell asleep in the backpack.

2nd Disclaimer: My hubby took the pack off, we snapped the picture and laid her down in her own bed. Although we did debated letting sleep peacefully while standing up :)



How about you? Do your kids fall asleep randomly? Or are they mostly bed sleepers?
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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Coming Soon to Sacramento! May 23-27 Sacramento County Fair


At my house we have a few annual events that we have to attend. Its just tradition to go and it would not be the same to not attend. One of those events is the Sacramento County Fair!!! We love the animals, the shows, the rides, the food and spending time together. 

Our top favorite thing to do at the fair is look at all the animals. My husband has family members that participated in the 4H programs as kids and we do have our "one day" plan to have a little farm with animals so I think its wonderful to have our son see the livestock and the junior handlers. We learn something new each year we attend. My son has been talking about sheep and piggies ever since I told him the fair was coming.

Making memories is what a County Fair is all about! Its hard to pick one day to go since each day is full of new attractions. I love that the price is only $5 for adults and kids 12 and under are FREE! Another SUPER Duper awesome part of the Sacramento County Fair is that it is a Smoke Free Fair, that means no smoking allowed inside the fair gates, gotta love a fair with just fair food in the air! :)

You can order tickets to the Sacramento County Fair here.




Getting to the Sacramento County Fair at Cal Expo
The physical address is 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815. Vehicle entry through Gate D at Exposition Blvd and Challenge Way. Gate admission is located at the entrance to the Cal Expo Rodeo Arena.
[ CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS & MAP ] 

Fair Prices & Hours
The 2013 Sacramento County Fair runs May 23 - 27 (Memorial Weekend)

Fair Theme
"Let's Eat, Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue"

Featured Days
 Thursday, May 23Opening Day-Celebrating Your Community-Invitational Mayor’s Goat Milking Contest
 Friday May 24Value Day - Dollar Food Items, 4 to 9 pm & Demolition Derby
 Saturday, May 25Stars & Stripes Bull Riding sponsored by Lasher's Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
 Sunday, May 26Junior Livestock Auction, 10 am, Livestock Barn & Gran Jaripeo (Mexican Rodeo & Fiesta)
 Monday, May 27Military Appreciation Day &Team Sorting

Fair Admission
Kids 0-12: FREE
Admission: $5.00

Parking
$10.00

Bike Parking
Limited bike parking is available near the Rodeo Gate Entrance.

The Sacramento County Fair is a Smoke Free Fair!
Please smoke before entering the Fair. A designated smoking section is located prior to entry.

Mommy Lounge - Bldg C 
A private place for nursing moms enjoying the Fair

Fair Hours
May 23 - 24, Thursday and Friday 10 am - 10 pm
May 25 - 26, Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 10 pm
May 27, Monday, US Army Memorial Day 10 am - 7 pm

Carnival Hours
May 23 - 24, Thursday and Friday 12 noon – 10 pm
May 25 - 26, Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
May 27, Monday, Memorial Day 11 am - 7 pm

Building Hours
Building C: Local arts, crafts, demonstrations & Wild Science
Building D: The Shoppers Expo with extraordinary products & services, free drawing daily 
Thursday - Sunday
10 am - 10 pm
Monday, Memorial Day 10 am - 7 pm

Livestock Pavilion Hours
Thursday - Sunday 8 am - 8 pm
Junior Livestock Auction, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Monday, Memorial Day * 10 am - 5 pm
*Most animals leave the Fair early on Monday morning. To visit the most animals please plan to visit before Monday.

Carnival Rides
Midway of Fun provides 30 fun and thrilling carnival rides to make your County Fair experience memorable and magical! The Main Carnival features 20 exciting rides and our Kids' Carnival (especially for youngsters 3 - 7) has 10 rides especially for our littlest guests.


What is your favorite part about attending a County Fair? 
Do you plan to visit the Sacramento County Fair? 




*This is not a sponsored post. We will be attending the Sacramento County Fair as guest of the event.
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A new kitty in the family...


This weekend the littlest sister in our family, Megan, got this sweet little kitten. 
He is just 10 weeks old and is the sweetest, tiniest little thing.
She has decided to name him Mango :) 
We spent all day watching him explore his new environment, try out his new toys and just be.
That and watched my children pick him up, put him down and carry him around like a baby about a hundred times!
Everyone is a sucker for a new kitten, and we are no exception.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Gorton's Seafood Challenge and 24 Hour Flash Giveaway



Gorton's Seafood products are always in my freezer. I like them, my son likes them and even my husband who can be picky about his brands like them. My mother in law loves the Popcorn Shrimp and anytime I get a good BOGO sale I pick her up some. Gorton's is a great way to get my son to eat Seafood. They have a great flavor and a quality that we like.



I am sadly allergic to shrimp, but my family LOVES them! I want to encourage my son to enjoy them as well. Just because Mom cant eat them doesnt mean everyone else cant. Last time my Mother in Law came to dinner the family had the Gorton's recipe for Skillet Crisp Shrimp Tacos. ( We used Popcorn shrimp with a sauce my husband likes to put on them but followed the basic recipe)

For my I enjoyed my favorite Fish Fillets with green beans and red potatoes. YUM!! I am also watching my calorie intake and trying to get summer fit for bathing suit season so I look at the  20 products at 200 Calories. I love the Grilled Tilapia its one of my favorite Gorton's products, it goes great with a salad.


Are you up to the Challenge of trying something new? Check out the newly designed Gorton's Seafood website to see the great recipes you can creating using Gorton's products. 

To find more recipes, product info and sometimes coupons and deals you can connect with Gorton's Seafood on FacebookTwitter, and Pinterest


24 Hour FLASH Giveaway


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*24 hour flash giveaway. Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts May 16 2013 and ends on May 17, 2013 at 7 pm PST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a product to review for this post.
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