Cookie review: Krogers truly Awesome Chocolate Chip Cookies

I recently signed up as a Bzz Agent with www.bzzagent.com. As an agent, they send me samples of different products to try. In return, I write reviews, share coupons and tell friends about the products.

Yesterday I received two boxes of Kroger's The Truly Awesome™ Homestyle Chocolate Chip Cookies. The kids and I opened them immediately. The loved the cookies. I liked the cookies, but didn't fall in love with them. I thought they were a little dry and the cookies were all broken in the box. Of course, mine were mailed to me. I didn't get them at the store. I do have to say they were full of chocolate chips which made them an instant hit with my kids. I believe there were 8 cookies in a box. If I have a coupon and they are on a good sale, I might be tempted to get them again. However, I think I'll stick with homemade. Nothing quite beats fresh from the oven.

We're Here! (I know, its almost been 3 months)

It has been so long, is anyone still out there? I've thought many times that I need to make time to sit down and write, but alas, something always comes up. Today though, I'm doing it!

Surprise!!! We've moved. We moved into our house the week of Halloween. Being with Glen again and getting settled into our first house has been wonderful. I wake up every morning so grateful that Glen has a job and that we have a house. I really love being out of our apartment.

Moving was crazy! I am so grateful for all my amazing Hamden friends for coming to help me load the truck and for Lauren helping me scrub floors. The drive to Fort Wayne as happily uneventful. Having a movie player in the van is a saving grace. I don't know how we survived the dark ages without movie players!

I feel so fortunate to have spent the last three months painting, hanging up pictures, changing some light fixtures, putting up wainscoting (that not so fun) and organizing closets.

Glen's job is going very well so far! He works for Wells Fargo as a banker. That means he sets up new accounts, does car loans, helps refinance houses, sells CDs, basically everything but home loans. He's trying to build a client base, so if you need anything, talk to Glen. He's still working at Outback, but only on Saturday nights. There is only one Outback in Fort Wayne and it happens to be 3 minutes from our house. I love that.

Kate is doing wonderfully, shocker I know. She's a rock star at school. Everything comes so easily to her. She tells everyone that she and Rachel have a bigger bedroom and bathroom and Glen and me. She's funny.

Rachel is making the adjustment much better than I thought she would. She still reminds me that she misses Grammy and Pa and her friends in Connecticut. Fortunately there are kids on our cul-de-saq they can play with outside and she's been invited to a couple of birthday parties already. Her school class is a little ahead than where they were in Connecticut, so we're working on a few things and she's working hard.

Connor, Connor, Connor. Connor is hilarious. He is obsessed with cars. He growls at cars and has to have a hot wheel in each hand at all times. Right now his favorite are Ferraris. He can say Ferrari too. His other favorites are Porsches and Corvettes. Yes, he has expensive taste. There is a Porsche dealership close to our house and he stares and growls every time we pass by. It cracks me up. No surprise he had a car themed Christmas. Right now he's watching the movie Cars so I can type.

I'm still on cloud 9. We're employed and have a home. This past year of less than pleasantries helped put life in perspective for me. I know we've been watched over and have been richly blessed. I'm not saying life is perfect, but things are much better. I LOVE having a house if I haven't mentioned that already. One of my favorite parts of the house....the garage!!! I love pulling into the garage rain, sleet, snow or shine and closing the door. No more getting soaked putting kids in the car and making a dozen trips in the rain with groceries. I also love having a dining room. It is free from all clutter and I can't see my messy kitchen when we sit down for dinner. We have a guest room so I'm hoping that we'll have lots of visitors here. Apparently we have an awesome zoo in Fort Wayne and a kids science museum. I look forward to checking them both out when it is not so cold. I have been getting to know some very nice people here, but I miss all my friends in Connecticut. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm actually grateful for Facebook so I can keep up with everyone. So everyone keep posting and putting up pictures!!

We're moving

Glen got a job offer with Wells Fargo 2 weeks ago in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We took a quick trip this weekend and spent 3 days looking at houses. At last we decided on a house. By popular demand here's the pictures of the house. We'll have more space, which we're all excited about. Now instead of looking jam packed, we'll be able to spread out. Glen starts on October 4 so will take off next weekend. It will be sad to have him gone. We'll come after we pack up and close on our new home.

Spaghetti Night

Spaghetti night! Yummy! I love the messy face pictures and Connor was sure messy. What you can't see in the picture is that his right ear was itching him so his that ear and all around were covered in sauce. I had to get a parsley flake from the inside folds of his ear during bath. He was a happy camper though, even happier when I gave him his green beans.

The big day arrived

Yesterday was the day Kate and Rachel have been waiting for, for a long time. They got their ears pierced. They've been working hard to earn the special treat, especially Rachel. Both of them were very brave and no one cried. I was grateful for that. Rachel was quite nervous, surprising because she is usually my tough one. After they did the first ear, she looked at me like, "that is it?". I'm glad it is done. Rachel woke up this morning still thrilled at she has earrings. Very exciting!

the last month

Yes, it has been a while since I've blogged. I keep meaning to write, but just haven't done it. Connor started walking a month ago. It is still so much fun to see him go all over. He's grown up so quickly. This video is of some of his first steps. The countdown has begun for summer vacation! I can't wait!!!

The last day of school in Hamden is June 17. Kate and Rachel will be home for a couple of weeks before they start going to summer school three mornings a week. I was hoping they wouldn't get into the program, but they did and they really want to go. They'll be studying ocean life. Hopefully I can go on some of their field trips with them. I'd love that!

Still no news for Glen on the job front. I'm trying to be hopeful. A job will come up that we think he's perfect for, but nothing happens. There are two that he is really working on right now that he'd be fantastic at. We're hoping and praying that things progress soon, very soon if I have my wish.

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