Happy Anniversary..

Today it has been 18 years since I have said I do to the Man that I love. (The best Man in the whole world)

Where has time gone? It hardly seems possible that we have been married that long..

I don't have any wedding pix on the computer or I would post one so this will have to do..

Dale I love you and cant wait to see what the next 18 years will bring...

I hope every body has a great Valentines day today snuggle up with your loved one and enjoy the day..

I Won!!!

This week end one of My favorite scrapbook sights (A million memories click on my ) was holding A valentine crop..

I did the challenges that were offered along with these challenges they had prizes.

I was very shocked and happy when I saw that I won... There were so many great LO..

The LO that one was the sister LO that I posted on Sunday.

This is the great prize pack that I won!! I can hardly wait to get my hands on these scrap supplies.. Thank You AMM..

The best!!!!

We all want to be the best whether it is at dressing cooking singing , dancing. jumping, Running.
In our family we often say you are the best dish washer you are the best at staying sill during prayers Etc.. Kadie is always telling Ben he is the best little bother. You often hear them say you are the best to each other.
Well Yesterday Ben said Momma you are the Best Bumm wiper ever...

Treasure hunts..

For about the last 12 years Dale and I would gather a group of friends together on Valentines day or weekend and have a scavenger hunt date... The object is to find your date.. Either the girls or the boys will go around town leaving clues that the other group will find that will lead you to your final destination. It is so stinkin fun!!! We haven't done it since we left Ca..

Here is a pic of the last date. it was so fun we made the boys buy us candy at sees lip gloss at Victoria secret and flowers at Costco we ended up at the Olive garden for dinner it was so much fun.

When I look at this photo It always amazes me how happy I was that night when I was going true such turmoil in my heart. It had only been 2 months since William had died.. I am glad I had such good friends to help me get true the bleak first couple of months.. OK enough of my walk down memory lane.

I do have to say we look so stinking hot that night... I still cant believe I looked that great after just haveing a baby...I don't think I look that good now...

I am on firer.....

I have been feeling very scrappy today. I was abel to get 2 LO and and 2 cards made... I am very happy how they turned out...
This LO is of Kaddie and Shelly Pix taken by my good friend Tracy.


This is just a fun birthday car for Madie (she will be 7 in 2 weeks)
Dale Valentine card...

I did not like the last LO I did with this pic but I totally love how this one turned out...

Date Night!!!

I live for Fridays. Every Friday night Dale and I go out on a date. I love it !!I love being alone with my Dh it always makes me happy . Dale is more than just my Dh he is my best friend so its like a double treat being with the man (that after 20 years of Dating that still make my heart ship a beat when he walks into a room) and the person who makes me laugh non stop all the time. Ok now that I have made you all sick to your tummy gooing over my DH.


So I made this LO yesterday of Madie . I really love how it turned out..
I had her write her own journaling witch is so dang cute . I know I will be grateful I did later when she is all grown and a bigger Diva than she already is...

Kid crafts..

Madie was sick yesterday and stayed home from school so she asked if she and Ben could make some crafts . They made these cute little love bug and Lady bug..
They had so much fun.. Before Madie went to school today she said I cant wait to be sick and stay home so Ben and I can make more crafts. I thought that was kinda cute..

I was Tagged

I was tagged by Gina http://ramblingsofafrazzledmom.blogspot.com/
and Sarah C http://2pawsdesigns.blogspot.com/
2 sweet sweet Blogging friends



You must post the rules before you give your answers.
You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name.
Each fact must begin with that letter.
If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name.
After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers.
At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details).

S~ Is for Super fun life is never dull when I am around.

U~ Unexpected that is how my life is but when the unexpected happens I always deal with it with Grace and dignity. I was once told By a dear good friend that I reminded her of Jacklin Kennedy in the way I handled the Death of our son . That was the greatest complement she could have ever given me.

S~ Sexy at least My DH thinks so..

A~ Attitude in more ways than one . I have a good positive out look on life. I am fun and a blast to have at a party. I see the good in everyone. My DH would say I have quite a Sassy attitude when I want things done my way.

N~ Nuts No I am not nuts I love to eat nuts (OK that could sound bad) My Favorite nut's are Pistachios and Cashews.

So I will Tag... Teri, Shea, Shaina, Karen ,Beth... I cant wait to see what each of your middle names are...

Diva Madie....

I embellished these cute little capri's for Madie by adding a ruffle, ribbon ,Rick Rack and An iron Heart bling. I think they turned out very cute. We saw a pair like these in a magazine and Madie really wanted them but they were 85 bucks a little to pricey for me. I told her that I would make her some just like them she said you can I said I can She said I will believe it when I see them made. So for under 5 dollars I made these cute Capri's I got the capri's at a thrift store and the fabric and ribbon and other stuff at walmart.I forgot how much I use to love to do stuff like this. I use to sew for Kadie Shelly and Missy all the time when they were little. I guess with Madie being the 6th child I just kinda ran out of steam plus when she was born I always found such good deals at thrift stores and outlet mall that I really did not need to sew for her.
When I asked Madie to get dressed so I could take some pix of her in the outfit she replied I think I will have my photo shoot in your Bathroom . I think the best place for me to stand is on your tub. I said OK. Miss thang.. I am not kidding you should have seen how she worked the side of the tub like it was a catwalk. She had the moves and attitude to boot. I am thinking she may be America's Next Top Model. LOL

10 Reasons Why I still love you.

The answer to yesterdays question is . I am making Madie some hair bows and embellishing a pair of pants for Valentines day. I will also be making me a fun apron. I will post pixs when they are all done.
I made this LO of Dale and Me. I am not so thrilled with how it turned out . I should have used plane paper for the journaling instead of patterned. I guess this is how you learn.
I also wanted to share this great purse I found at our local thrift store. It was only 50 cents so I had to buy it for a Valentines purse.

If this post makes no sence it's because my head is still so fuzzy. I hate hveing colds .

Guess what I am making??

So I did not get much crafting done today just this lovely card... Every thing was insane today. Madeline woke up vomiting when she came in to tell me I was so fuzzy from this awful head cold I have I did not understand what she was saying and thought she said she fell off her Bed while she was sleeping. This caused me to panic because she sleeps on the top bunk once I looked her over I said I am so glad you are OK she said why were you checking out my Head arms and legs. I told her I was just making sure she did not brake any thing Dale said what are you talking about she just upchucked. Then I sadly realised I had to go clean her bed and start a load of laundry. By the time I was done it was time to take Kadie and Shelly to seminary. When I went to go get Shell I saw her face and new right away she was haveing an allergic reaction. I gave her some meds put her back to Bed and then took Kadie to the church. I then came home woke up Mylissa and sent her off to school. I ten laid down for 20 mins then had to get the boys ready for school. by the time they left I felt so crappy I thought I was going to die. I was glad Ben and Madie were still sleeping so that I could take a nap. We finely all woke up by mid morning I felt a bit better. I then realised It was already time to pick Kadie up from school.
I love that she gets out early but 10:COMES TO QUICKLEY SOME DAYS.
All right now that I have complained about my crazy day It is time to get back to the title of this post. I am making three projects with these items can any one guess what they might Be? I will give you a clue they are for Valentines day. LOL Like yo all did not guess that already OK hear is a better clue 2 of the projects are for Madeline and the other one is for me to.

Black eyes and picture frames

Poor Benjamen when we were at church today he fell down and fit the corner of his eye on his chair. I was just leaving the bathroom when I could hear him sobbing and I thought why would Ben be crying he love his sunbeam class. One of the leaders was holding him and I said whats wrong he then looked at me and just started sobbing harder I noticed his eye and asked what happened the leader my good friend Laura said he had hit his eye on the chair. I took him to the kitchen to put ice on it when I put the ice on his eyes he said momma that chair is sure mean it just popped up and hit my eye and I did nothing wrong to it LOL. I said I am so sorry Ben do you want to go back to class he said yes i will just watch out for mean chairs. LOL He is so stinkin cute.

So as promised here is my 3rd craft in my count down to valentines day!!!
These were made by adding little bits of lace to the picture mats. I think they look very romantic.
I put one of my favorite pic of Dale and I in this frame and in the bigger frame I put a pic of my Best friends family.
I really like the way they turned out...

Awesome Double Chocolate Valentine's Brownies

These are to die for yummy yummy good. Let me know if you try them and what you think about the recipe.




Yield: makes 12 (3-inch) hearts


1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup cold margarine or butter
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle® Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 (8-ounce) milk chocolate bar, broken into chunks
3/4 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350º. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil; set aside.

In bowl, combine 1 cup flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press on bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.

In another bowl, beat Eagle® Brand, cocoa, egg, remaining 1/4 cup flour, vanilla and baking powder. Mix in chocolate pieces and nuts. Spread over prepared crust. Bake 20 min. or until set.

Cool and lift out pan. For hearts, cut with heart-shaped cookie cutter or cut around a cardboard heart template using a knife. Decorate with icing or gels if desired. Store covered.

Happy February!!!

Can you believe it is the 2nd month of the new year?
The reason why valentines day is such a big deal at our house is because Dale and I were married on Valentines day. So yes he spoils me beyond rotten on Valentines day.
So as promised here is the first little Valentine craft I made is a cracker filled with candy attached to a pretty red doily. I made 15 of them for my Believes.
I have to share a few pix of yesterday. I love it when it looks like this out side it almost makes the cold worth it.
This is a pic of Kadie and Ben we had to stop at the store after picking Kadie up from school and Ben did not have his coat so I put one of Maddies that she had left in the car He was not happy.
This is the road that I drive on to get to the highway to go get Kadie from school.

And last but not least the breathtaking view from my front window.