Thursday, May 27, 2010

organization is the key....



this mess is my spice drawer




for christmas
babs gifted me with this wonderful label maker



the little containers are from addy's organic baby food
which have now been recyled & reused

voila!

~*~

a beautiful evening...


Monday, May 24, 2010

you are a member of what?

we get this question a lot!

we belong to a wine case club

all that really means
is....

when we buy a case of wine,

we get a stamp on our card

after we purchase 10 cases

we get 6 bottles free

now mind you...

we've been members for
a

very

long

time

and we've yet to get our 10 stamps

although

we've had a lot of help

from
our daughter in law, her co-workers & her friends

we do "wine runs" for them as the winery doesn't sell

in the area where they live

this spring the winery hosted a "case club party"

we enjoyed lunch, entertainment & a wine tasting


the winery at versailles



we were each given a wine glass
and a ticket to try their new wines







there were lines...

very
long
lines

but it was worth the wait

as members, we are also

 given a 20% discount
&
of course a stamp on our card



only two cases to go!

~*~






Saturday, May 22, 2010

it's here, it's here!

a package
in

 the

 mail

for
me!

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!



it is a belated
"mothers day"
day
present




oh the anticipation......




how cute is that tissue paper!




it gets even cuter!



awwww....be still my heart~


even though i knew it was something
from


i had no idea which one he chose
she has so many wonderful pieces

*~*
the hubs...

he's a pretty sweet guy
and
i couldn't be happier with his choice

thank you love!





Friday, May 21, 2010

{{{{this moment}}}}


{{{{this moment}}}}


A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
thanks to Amanda @soulemama
If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

scrappy saturday or...as the hubs refers to it..... "a hen party"

the house wine
rodeo red
always a regular at scrappy saturday!


so many yummy snacks....
meatballs marinara
new york style cheesecake
blue berry apple turnovers
peanut butter rice kispie bars
panzanella salad
pita chips & guacamole


*~*~*YUM*~*~*



beth & ashlie
besties since 2nd grade


jamie & abbey
besties since 1st grade

~*~

abbey hosted "scappy saturday"

our all girl
 no little ones
no hubs
 get together
 using the
excuse of scrapbooking

truth be told.....

there is more
eating
&
chatting
than
scrapbooking

all the clutter on the table
gives the appearance
there is actually
creativity taking place

~*~

Saturday, May 15, 2010

pita"better than potato chips" tutorial




        *~*preheat oven to 400*~*




 
*~*ingredients*~*
1 package whole wheat pita pockets
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic~minced
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
parmesan cheese









*~*directions*~*
cut each pita pocket in to eight sections and split apart
lay the sections on a cookie sheet
(you'll need two sheets)
mix the basil and garlic with the olive oil
brush each section with the olive oil mixture
sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper




bake for 7-9 minutes
or until slightly golden
sprinkle with parmesan cheese
allow to cool





serve with guacomole or bean dip and enjoy!

Friday, May 14, 2010

{{{{this moment}}}}

{{{{this moment}}}} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
thanks to Amanda @soulemama



Wednesday, May 12, 2010

build it and they will come...



or build it and she will
knock
 it
 down!

i found these building blocks at a yard sale
she loves them
her favorite thing
is to watch me
build a stack
as
fast
as
i
can
then she takes a swipe and knocks them down
*~*~*~*
the
 giggle
is
priceless





Tuesday, May 11, 2010

all the girlies~

it was a beautiful spring day
ashlie & douglas
hosted
mothers day
all the girlies
made so many great dishes
frey was on the ipod
the patio was ready
the sun was shining brightly
the grill was fired up
for a cookout
in honor
of all
the
mothers
grandmothers
great grandmothers
aunts
great aunts
cousins
neices
sisters
&
wives
*~the oldest family member & the youngest~*
*~grandpa & the youngest girlie~*

~*sisters*~



*~mother & daughter~*

for mothers day
i was blessed to have all the women in my life
come together to celebrate


thank you
douglas & ashlie
for hosting
such a beautful day


*~*~*~*~*~*

Saturday, May 8, 2010

to my mom...

~*~happy mothers day~*~


A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.

*~*~*

Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly. ~Ambrose Bierce

*~*~*


There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it. ~Chinese Proverb

*~*~*

Sing out loud in the car even, or especially, if it embarrasses your children. ~Marilyn Penland

*~*~*

Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ~Elizabeth Stone

*~*~*

Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. ~Oprah Winfrey


ps....if you're reading this mom
( it's because you're my mom, you're obligated to read this)
i love your hair in this picture!

*~*~*
























Thursday, May 6, 2010

alrighty.....now it's friday!

{{{{this moment}}}} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
thanks to Amanda @soulemama

it's not friday!

well, well

i'm a day ahead of myself

today i posted

{{{{this moment}}}}

"a friday ritual"

and

it's

only

THURSDAY

*lol*

it's not like me to be a day ahead

*~*~*~*~*



{{{{this moment}}}}

{{{{this moment}}}} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
thanks to Amanda @soulemama

Wednesday, May 5, 2010


my bestie
loves
her
animal
friends!
she is, in my opinion
the female version of
st. francis....st.frannie if you will
she has a love of animals like no one else i know~
i love that when she walks in a room, she makes everyone smile
people gravitate towards her
for she always has a kind word, a hug & a smile
~*~*~*~
meet a few of her friends


                                                                              sammy

honey bun
(don't ya love the bangs)

cosmo
knicknamed
the yak

chloie
a gentle giant

Lanie
such a sweetie


i love that Sammy & Honeybuns
house is decorated



besties....

i'm blessed to have more than
one

*xoxo*