Prayer Family of the Day

We started one of our FAVORITE things again today. We keep our Christmas cards and randomly pic one a day for whom to pray. It was awesome last year. (We did them in alphabetical order last year but my husband wants it to be random this time. My OCD is having issues with this.) God worked in such wonderful ways last year. I can't wait to see how He works this year!!!

 

 

Valentines!

Happy New Year!
With Valentine's day just around the corner, I thought I'd share last years' Valentines.
Without further ado, here are my boys' Valentines from 2012!

Valentine, you make my heart glow!

(glowstick attached)

 

AND

 

Valentine, you make my heart soar!

paper airplanes to make. . .

 

Washi Frame

Just a little washi tape and a blank frame =



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Lego Time

My boys saved their money to go to the Lego store.
D got this and spent 5 plus hours working on getting it together. He is 6 and the box says 8-12. He (and I) are soooo proud



B got this and spent about 3 hours putting it together (equally proud). He is 4 and his box says 7-12.



Not to be leftout I also made a little purchase of Friends Legos:



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Minnie Mouse Birthday

A friend's little girl turned one!

Happy Birthday, Emma!

I got to help with the "Minnie Mouse" party planning!

Fly Away With Me

For my sweet nephew, I helped host an

Airplane Themed Baby Shower

It was FUN!

Purple People

My birth month is over. :0(

BUT, I'm just now getting to post this.

These are my friends who were wearing purple on my birthday!

Aren't they SWEET!!!!

Some of the photos I took.

Some I'm in.

Some were sent to me.

THANK YOU, FRIENDS!!!!!

Full Moon

We had a GORGEOUS full moon a couple of weeks ago.  These photos do not do it justice.  It was HUGE!!!  the first photo I "purple project-ed" it! :)

DIY bouncy balls

well, this is how it ended up:

not really bouncy or balls but fun to play with and throw on the floor and watch splatter.  All in all I would consider this a pinterest FAIL!

Painting

I got to go to a paint your art out party for Myka's birthday

the top left is the "original"

top right is the "teacher's"

bottom left is mine in process

bottom right is mine finished

Earrings from Pick Your Plum

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!!!

In January I won from Pick Your Plum!

well, they claimed I won but look at the handwritten note

my husband was THRILLED when he read that

:)

Favorite Book

The Wuggie Norple Story was my husband's

FAVORITE

book as a child.

His elementary school librarian knew this and she thought he should have it (20 years later) HOW SWEET AND THOUGHTFUL!!!!

So we have the Wuggie Norple and this is the first time he's read it to both boys that they are listening.  THEY LOVE IT TOO!

How could you not.

If you can find one, I highly recommend it!!!!!

Red Roses

I participated in a Bowl-a-thon to raise money for Junior Achievement.
We were Pirates, Salty Sailors really.
I decided we need to have some red roses to go with our attire.
I was inspired by this Felt Flower Tutorial
So I purchased an XL red shirt and started cutting.
I made about 8 red flowers and then had to make some purple ones too out of an old shirt that was no longer useable.

Yogurt Making

Here are some picture instructions for how to make yogurt!
I've been making it for over a year and LOVE it.
It's easy and SO much cheaper!
I make a half gallon at a time.
Use 2% organic milk.

I have this YoGourmet machine from Amazon.
This thermometer.
This "thermometer holder"
This whisk.

also not pictured, but if you enjoy Greek yogurt, try this Greek Yogurt Strainer:

Purple Day

Hopefully you wore green yesterday as not to get pinched.
WELL today, I hope you're wearing PURPLE!
It's international PURPLE DAY!
Self-appointed!
:)

Send me a picture of you in purple for my 2012 collage.
Here is my 2011 collage of friends in purple

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!

Happy St. Patick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Thanks to my Silhouette Cameo machine,
we are "bearded" with our "Pinch Proof" and "Sham Rock" shirts!
Hope your's is GREAT!

Nerf War

Another Family Fun FAVORITE:

NERF WARS!!!!

Three of my four older "children" came to play tonight!

Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart NERF WAR is F U N!!!!!

Family Fun - Camera Hot Potato

Camera Hot Potato was a HIT at our house.

You play hot potato with a camera on the timed setting.

Set your timer and start passing the camera.

Who ever gets "shot" is out of the game, til next time.

It was really fun.  Here are our photos:

what are some of your favorite family fun games?

Cupcake Liner Flowers

We made some cupcake liner flowers.

All you need are some cupcake liners, green (or any color) pipe cleaners and a hole punch.

Closet and Hangers

I saw on Pinterest to turn your hangers backwards at the beginning of the year.
If at the end of the year you still have items turned backwards it's time for those to
MOVE ON to a better home.  LOVE this idea.  So I did!