Great Deal on a Great Show!

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I am so excited (especially for my kids) because Disney on Ice is coming back to Phoenix. This is one of my kids favorite things to do. We have been several times, and the kids look forward to it every year. This year's show has some of their favorite characters.

THE TOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DISNEY•PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3
IS COMING TO PHOENIX, JANUARY 18 - 22!

WHAT: Toy Story 3, the Academy Award®-winning smash hit blockbuster, is so hot it’s cool as

everyone’s favorite toys take to the ice in Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy

Story 3! An accomplished creative team and a cast of world-class skaters are bringing

Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling

cowgirl; and the rest of the Toy Story gang to fans and families around the country in

this all-new, high-energy ice spectacular.

Inspired by the #1 animated movie of all time, Toy Story 3, and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2, everyone’s favorite characters are hitting the ice in this sensational live production coming to your hometown! Catch all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever. Plus a few new faces join the fun, including Barbie’s groovy bachelor Ken and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear. It’s the biggest Toy Story experience ever on ice, jam-packed with fast-paced adventure such as Buzz’s galactic battle with Emperor Zurg and a hoe-down on the set of "Woody’s Roundup." Relive the humor, friendship and charm of Toy Story when Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 takes family fun to infinity and beyond!

WHEN: January 18 – 22, 2012

Wednesday, January 18th – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 19th – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 20th – 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 21st – 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 22nd – 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: US Airways Center – 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

TICKETS: Ticket price levels are $14, $18, $25, $40 (VIP) and $68 (Front Row). Opening Night

tickets available for "Buy One Get One Free" (excluding Front Row and VIP seating

areas and limited to 6 per order). Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com, by

calling 800-745-3000 or at the venue B

Visit this link to see an exciting clip of the show! http://www.disneyonice.com/ and click on Toy Story 3 to see the video!

The best part is that I have a great deal on tickets if anyone is interested.The deal is 4 tickets for $44 and is good only on the $18 and $14 price levels.
Promo code – MOMMYDEAL
Valid only on Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 5:30 p.m.
Online, box office, and phones
Restrictions – no double discounts, not valid on previously purchased tickets or group sales. Additional fees apply.


STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO USE CODE ONLINE:
Log on to: http://www.ticketmaster.com/
Type Disney on Ice and click the red search button
Scroll down to any of the following showtimes:
Thursday 7:30, Friday 10:30 and 7:30, Saturday 7:30 and Sunday 5:30
Click “Find Tickets”
Go to the “Advance or Promotion Ticket Selection”
Click how many tickets you would like
Click either the $14 or $18 price level (MUST SELECT ONE OF THESE PRICES TO GET THE DEAL)
Type code: MOMMYDEAL
Click the red “Find Tickets” button
Type in the security words
Click Continue
Select Delivery method, click continue
Log in or create a Ticketmaster account, click continue
Enter payment information. If you click under Price Details, you will see that it is an $11 ticket (plus facility fees and convenience charges)


I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Baby #4

We are so excited to be expecting our fourth child. I am now 13 weeks along and the baby is due December 11th. Yes, we are crazy enough to have 4 kids four and under (for a month and a half). We are thrilled and so are Leighton, Savannah, and Ryland (well, I guess he doesn't really get it but he will soon enough). Leighton has all kinds of fun questions. And Leighton and Savannah were fighting about whether it is a girl or a boy. Doesn't this baby look like it is sucking its thumb?

Ryland's first birthday

Well blogging the last year and a half has been almost non-existent. The last you saw of Ryland was the post we announced his birth. He was nine pounds. Well our baby boy turned one on February 24. He is now almost 29 pounds. A lot has changed. But he is still the sweet easy going child we brought home from the hospital. He wants to be big just like his older brother and sister. At times he demands to only eat from a fork without any help. He tries to brush his own teeth. He says mama, dada, byebye, night night, look, Savannah (nana), banana (also nana), up, Leighton (which is sounds like DatDan) and others I just can't remember. He is extremely loving. He loves to give kisses, opened mouthed and slobbery, over and over again. He loves to carry around two like objects in each hand and holds them out to show you, like two balls, two blocks the same shape. It cracks me up. He loves to do the sit and spin. He loves to sit by the bookshelf and read book after book. He just started walking shortly after his birthday and he can open doors. If I forget to lock the garage door, he will try to sneak out to sit in the bike trailer. He loves his daddy more than anyone. You should see him book to the door when daddy comes home. Ryland, we love you. Happy Birthday.

Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show

It has been a blast going to several shows from Feld Entertainment over the past few years. They haven't let us down yet, from Disney on Ice to Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey. I am happy that we get to go to another show tomorrow, Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show.


The show is coming to the US Airways Center October 16th and 17th. Go to www.disneylive.com for tickets.

I have the code for the deepest discount available for the show....

$5 off all performances, excludes front row and VIP seats

Enter MAGIC as a coupon code at checkout. But tickets now! Your kids will thank you.

The Circus!!!

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Yes, I promise that I will eventually do a personal post about our family. However, we are very excited this week to go to the circus. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey is coming to the US Airways Center in Phoenix this weekend. We are so excited to go again this year. Leighton has been talking about it for over a month (since we told him that we would be going). And he seriously remembers the show from last year even though he was only 2 then. The best part is that I have a great coupon code to anyone who wants to get a good deal. Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good deal.

Here is some information about the show.

Show Times:

Wednesday June 23rd 7pm

Thursday June 24th 11am, 7pm

Friday June 25th 11am, 7pm

Saturday June 26th 11am, 3pm, 7pm

Sunday June 27th 1pm, 5pm

Doors open early for the All-Access Pre-Show, free to all ticket holders. Come down to the arena floor and visit with the performers, get autographs, try on costumes, watch an elephant paint and more!

Tickets are $13, $17, $24, $40 (VIP), $54 (Front Row), $85 Circus Celebrity. Tickets are on sale at the US Airways Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, http://www.ticketmaster.com/, or call 1-800-745-3000.

BUT, Here is the special discount. This is the BEST price they have out there for this show.

BUY 4 Tickets for $44. Additional tickets are only $11! Just use the code MOM online, over the phone, or show a flyer at the box office.

This is good for any show but is not valid for VIP, Front Row, or Circus Celebrity tickets. A minimum of 4 tickets is required. No double discounts, service charges and handling fees may apply.

Ladies and Gentlemen...Children of All Ages...The Greatest Show on Earth just got GREATER with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum FUNundrum! Featuring 130 performers from 6 continents, almost 100,000 pounds of performing pachyderms, cowboys, pirates, and mermaids, Barnum's FUNundrum! is a supersized spectacle so massive you just can't miss it!

This monumental, once in a lifetime event celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the legendary P.T. Barnum, the greatest Showman on Earth! and can only be experienced at the Greatest Show on Earth, Barnum's living legacy! Get your tickets today!

Disney on Ice

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Last year we were able to go to Disney on Ice in Phoenix at the US Airways Center. I was afraid the kids might be too young to enjoy it, but boy was I wrong. Leighton was barely two and he still talks about the show. It was his first introduction to Mickey and Minnie and many of the classic Disney characters, but he loves them now. I am so excited that Disney on Ice is back this year and we get to go again courtesy of Feld Entertainment! This year they are celebrating 100 years of Disney Magic. I am so excited for the kids, but it is even a fun experience for adults, especially if you love Disney like I do.

Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

Playing April 1 - 4 at The US Airways Center! Get your tickets today!

Thursday, April 1 @ 7:30PM
Friday, April 2 @ 10:30AM & 7:30PM
Saturday, April 3 @ 11:30AM, 3:30PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, April 4 @ 1:30PM

Tickets are $13, $17, $24, $40 (VIP), $55 (Front Row)

Tickets are on sale Saturday, Feb 27th at the US Airways Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, or call 1-800-745-3000

Also, I have a great coupon code that makes the show even more affordable for families!

Buy 4 tickets for only $44 when you use code MOM online, over the phone or show a flyer at the arena Box Office.

Good for any performance, not valid on VIP or Front Row seats. A minimum of 4 tickets is required; additional ticket can be purchased at $11 each. No double discounts, service charges and handling fees may apply.

Go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/246098/830558 to puchase tickets. Or click on the image above.

Ryland David Rader

Well, to say that a lot has been happening since I last posted is quite the understatement. Sorry to those of you that thought we may have fallen off the planet. Since our last post we visited California, Utah, Tennessee, and Georgia in one summer, found out we were expecting our third baby in three years, celebrated 4 years of marriage, potty-trained two toddlers, started Jonathan's masters degree, gotten several new church callings, had more than a handful of house guests, and planted our first garden, among many other noteworthy events. So we have been a little busy.

We didn't want to miss announcing the birth of our third child, Ryland David Rader.

He was born on February 24, 2010 at 12:15pm. He weighed 9lbs 4oz and was 22 inches long.

He is the sweetest little boy and is adored by his older brother and sister to a dangerous level. They always want to hold him and touch him and check on him. I am hoping that they will get used to him very soon.

Leighton said, "Mom, Ryland is crying. We need to take him to the doctor."

Savannah held up her baby doll with a pink outfit and said, "My pink baby, your green baby," pointing to Ryland in his green outfit.

For those of you who want to know about the birth...

I was having contractions very consistently Tuesday evening for several hours. I had been to the doctor that day and was still just dilated to a 3. I had been scheduled to be induced on Sunday, two days past my due date. Around midnight we decided to go to the hospital. We live very close to a new hospital which unfortunately hasn't opened yet, so we were over 30 minutes from the hospital where we were going to deliver. We didn't want to take any chances with the baby coming too fast. A wonderful friend came to stay at our house with Leighton and Savannah, and we headed out. My contractions slowed some on the way to the hospital and basically stopped when we got there and I was sitting in the hospital bed. I was very frustrated. I was still only a 3. They had me walk for one hour and I had contractions and progressed to a 4. Because I had progressed in one hour I was considered to be in active labor. We were admitted. Then my contractions stopped again when they had me in bed. I had to wait till almost 9am when the doctor came in. At that point they broke my water and started me on pitocin. The nurse later said I probably only needed my water broken, because my contractions picked up right away. I delivered at 12:15pm. We only stayed at the hospital one day. Ryland is doing great. And I am glad not to be pregnant anymore.