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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

super-exciting shoe deals

As many of you know, I love shoes.  Shoes for me, shoes for Chris, shoes for kids even though I don't have any yet...  I just think they're so fun.  It is especially fun when you get a pair for a most-excellent price.

Anyway, I am a DSW Rewards member, so occasionally I get coupons and things.  DSW has a constant clearance section in the back of the store, which is the only place I shop when I go in there.

I got a free $10 off coupon sometime in December when I got Chris some shoes.  So I went to DSW last week and found a pair of Privo flats that were on sale 70% off.  Plus I had the $10 coupon. So I paid about $8 for those... as opposed to like $60.  Side Note:  Privo is a brand made by Clarks, which are some of the most comfy shoes ever.

Then miraculously I got another $10 coupon in the mail last week!  So I returned to DSW on Saturday and found Chris a pair of Born fisherman sandals for 80% off plus that $10 off.  So they cost me $4.23... instead of about $100.  I almost did cartwheels out of the store.  $4.23!?!  I actually said the word "Yeehaw!" at the cash register when my total popped up.  Thank the Lord I'm in Lexington, Kentucky and people actually say that around here.

Friday, January 22, 2010

milk excitement

A gallon of organic whole milk is approximately $5.50




I love the Manager's Specials at Kroger.

I bought two gallons.

Monday, January 18, 2010

avery does yoga

Preface: This blog post would be WAY better if I had a real photo of what occurred this evening.

So Christopher and I were doing the yoga video for P90X tonight and we were instructed to do the "downward dog":


...and I look down directly underneath me and Avery is also doing the downward dog (yep, it's where the yoga position originated):



I laughed so hard I about fell over out of my down dog position.  It was so cute and so funny!  Little Avery always tries so hard to be included.  Now if he starts doing the prayer twist or warrior-two, I will really be impressed...

Sunday, January 17, 2010

weekend fun

Christopher and I had a fun weekend of dates and relaxation...

Friday night we tried out a new restaurant (Bajio Mexican Grill.)  It was pretty good, but I prefer Moe's.  :)  Then we went to see "Couple's Retreat" at the cheap theater and laughed our butts off.  (There was some vulgarity I could have done without, but for the most part it was okay)  To wrap up the evening, we ventured over to Common Grounds Coffee House to enjoy some yummy coffee and live music.  We have a handy-dandy discount card that gets us buy-one-drink-get-one-for-$1.00 every time we go there, so it makes me like that place even more.  Haha.  :)  The artist Friday night was from Nashville- we really enjoyed his music.  And as an added bonus, our friends Laura and Teague showed up, so we had some fellowship with them. :)

Saturday morning we walked around the neighborhood and distributed about 250 AVON flyers I made.  I got one phone call from a lady who wanted me to bring her a catalog!  Yippee!  lol.  I also went to Walmart to get some random items, rented "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" from the RedBox and just spent time with Topher at the house.  He made us whole-wheat pancakes for supper.  Yummo.

Today, I woke up at 6:15 and stayed wide awake.  Thanks, prednisone.  So I got up and did TurboJam.  :)  We went to church in the dreary cold rain.  We grabbed lunch at Ruby Tuesday, because I of course had a coupon. :)  Buy one entree get one free!  Check your mailbox- they send them out like once a month to everybody.  We spent the entire afternoon at home- Chris and Avery napped and I worked on AVON business stuff.  We hadn't had enough of Laura and Teague, so we called them up to go eat with us at PF Changs for dinner. It was delicious.  We all split a ginormous piece of chocolate cake for dessert.  No, the cake is not approved on my diet, but I can't resist while being on steroids...  Eek...!

Now it's bedtime.  Goodness, I did not realize it is already after 10:00!!  Night, night.

Friday, January 15, 2010

good report from pulmonologist

I saw Dr. Bensadoun today, got a chest x-ray and had blood drawn.

My x-ray was "significantly improved" from 11/30/09, which is great news!!

I get to drop my prednisone to 30 mg starting tomorrow morning (two weeks earlier than originally planned!)  I'll do that dose for two weeks, then take 20 mg for two weeks.

I see Dr. B again on February 19.

Until then, continue to pray for healing!  :)  Love you all.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

topher's UK interview today

Christopher is interviewing at UK for Internal Medicine residency today!  Say a little prayer for him and wish him luck!

p.s.  he looked so handsome in his navy pin-striped suit.  wish i'd gotten a picture of him this morning...

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

i sell AVON- please visit my website!

I love AVON products so much that I decided to start selling them!  :)  If you have never tried AVON, now is a good time to start, or if you already know about AVON and need a representative to purchase from, I would love to serve you.

If you are not in Lexington, you can purchase products from my website:
www.youravon.com/swaynick

Shipping is about $3.00- occasionally they run specials for free or reduced shipping costs.

If you are in Lexington, you can also order from the website and select "Personal Delivery," which means you pay no shipping and I bring the products to you.  [Also allows me a larger commission that way ;-) ]

I will not ever harrass anyone to buy anything- I just wanted to let you all know that I'm here to provide AVON products if you want them.  They're so great, they sell themselves.  :-)

Thank you for your business!


Just a few of my favorite products:

AVON Solutions: Maximum Moisture AM and PM cream


Glazewear Lip Gloss



Advance Techniques Intense Repair Moisture Mask (hair)


Glimmersticks Eye Liner



Moisture Effective Eye Make-Up Remover Lotion

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AVON Brands
Avon is a world leader in anti-aging skin care products, fragrance and color cosmetics. Its product line includes beauty products, fashion jewelry and apparel and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin So Soft, Avon Solutions, Advance Techniques Hair Care, Avon naturals, mark and Avon Wellness.

AVON Corporate Information
Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company with over $8 billion in annual revenue. As the world's largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in well over 100 countries through over five million independent Avon Sales Representatives, who earn more than $3 billion annually. Avon has more than one billion annual Customer transactions.

By the end of 2006, total Avon philanthropy worldwide will have raised and awarded more than $500 million for initiatives and organizations of vital importance to women. Voted "a most trusted brand" on three continents, Avon was also selected by Businessweek as one of "The Top 100 global Brands" and honored as one of Fortune magazine's "50 Best companies for Minorities."

AVON Foundation Information
The Avon Foundation is an accredited 501(c)(3) public charity in the US that was founded in 1955 to improve the lives of women and their families. Now past the half century mark, the Avon Foundation brings this mission to life through two key areas of focus: the fight against breast cancer and support for women's empowerment, including economic advancement and the issue of domestic violence, and more than 300 grants area awarded each year for these important causes. The flagship programs are the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, which works to advance access to care and finding a cure; and Speak Out Against Domestic Violence, focused on ending the cycle of domestic violence, with a special focus on children. Avon is proudly the largest corporate supporter of the breast cancer cause, with programs in 50 countries, and the commitment to domestic violence is growing.

Avon and the Avon Foundation also respond quickly to national and international emergencies, raising funds and providing support for women and famiiles affected by incidents such as the attacks of September 11, 2001; the tsunami in Southeast Asia; Hurricanes Rita and Katrina; and the military conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Funds are raised through a variety of events, such as the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer series, and the sale of special fundraising products by Avon Sales Representatives. In 2006, the combined global philanthropy of Avon and the Avon Foundation reached an extraordinary milestone: more the $500 million raised and awarded. More information is available at http://www.foundation.org/.


Saturday, January 9, 2010

avery loves the snow!

Chris took a few pictures of snow playtime with Avery.  So fun!  Pretty snow!  We love it.  =)


View from our front yard into the street


snow-covered house!


Run, Avery, run!


Avery in the field behind the house


Mighty dog!

Friday, January 8, 2010

hunt for a snow shovel

After eating supper at Calistoga Cafe tonight, Christopher and I went four different places to try and buy a snow shovel.  (I can't get my car up the snow-covered driveway to park in the garage)


Everyone is sold out.  =\  Meijer had a few, but they were the cheap plastic kind that seemed that they would snap in half upon first use.  So we passed.  Better luck tomorrow I guess.

p.s.  I took a couple pictures of our pretty snowfall with my cell phone, but I don't know how to get them uploaded to the computer.  Perhaps I'll try to figure that out tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

mt juliet christmas

We spent three days over New Year's weekend in Mt Juliet since we didn't get to see the Waynicks at Christmas.  We opened more presents, ate more food, and worked more puzzles.  We also went to see Avatar in 3D with my cousin and his wife.  (Loved it!)  What a great weekend!

Opening the webcam (hurray for Skype!)


New scarf! 
[Great for the 15 degree weather we've been having this week.]


Avery tuckered out from all the gift-opening


Gifts of food! 
[Bob's Red Mill is one of our new favorite food brands.]


Puzzle-working madness
Chris & Michael


Ma excited about her new timer-meat-thermometer!


Merry Christmas!  Again!  :)