Breaking Dawn



Did you read that?

YES it does say TRIP ITINERARY!

Thank you amazing husband for thinking of entering and more importantly, a HUGE THANK YOU to iVillage for choosing us as the Grand Prize WINNERS!

We are so darn excited (Can you tell?)

If you want to know who iVillage is

click here for more info and a link to their site.

Oh and thank you to my amazing In-laws

 for staying at our house,

 managing our children and their busy lives :)

Katelyn crafts!

Look what my 5th grader just made with her two little hands :)

Good job Katelyn :)

She's very proud :)

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

So yummy

found @afarmgirldabbles

So, so, so very

TASTY!

Everyone in the house loved it

Perfect for a rainy day

Thanks Farm Girl :)

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Screening

I know, it's been way too long...But, I have taken off one of my hats and am now free-er to work on my business plan for the cupcakery and blog! (well, after doing laundry, cooking, hanging with my family-not necessarily in that order)

So what better way to get back into it than to tell you about a super fabulous giveaway from Just Ask. I am really excited about the possibility of winning an amazing camera. But, I'm entering for more than just that possibility. My cousin Katie died from cancer last year. I don't know if it would have made a difference if her cancer was detected earlier. I don't know if it would make a difference for any of us. But, isn't it worth checking out? I am sure you know someone who has or has had cancer.  I want to encourage you to educate yourself and consider early cancer screening. It could save your life or the life of someone you love.

So educate yourself. And in the process, enter for your chance to win a camera to document all of the special moments you share with your loved ones. Read below:

This is my entry in the Just Ask Bucket List Getaway Giveaway. Just Ask offers a breast and ovarian cancer screening and is encouraging people to share 15 things that I want to enjoy in my lifetime as a reminder to be aware of my health. Want to enter? Head over to TodaysMama.com to get the details.

15 Things on My Bucket List

1~Work alongside my husband and children serving children and families who are less fortunate. Specifically, I would like to be able to join with WIGU, the charity our church created to "empower children in extreme poverty."

2~Open a bakery selling my super yummy cupcakes as well as self serve frozen yogurt :)

3~Learn to speak Spanish fluently and then go back and visit Spain again.

4~Become a better photographer and document life as it happens.

5~(Related to number 4) Learn how to use Photoshop.

6~Travel to Italy with my husband and kiss under the Bridge of Sighs. Ahhhh

7~Take a cross country vacation with my family in an RV.

8~Cook with a famous chef, like Emeril or Giada.

9~Surf a wave in Hawaii with Daniel.

10~Skydive with my lil' Katelyn.

11~Spend a weekend with Emily just hanging out; just the two of us.

12~Walk in some of the same places that Jesus walked.

13~Train for and run a half marathon (and finish).

14~Ride a Harley and feel the wind blowing my hair out of the bottom of my helmet.

15~Try at least 20 of the ideas/recipes I have pinned to Pinterest!

Summer 2011 Fun

We have been spending much of our time on the lake this year.  

Daniel loves to tube and always has a smile on his face! 

Katelyn's a bit more serious on the boat :) 

I can't believe my first born is almost 12! (beautiful girl too) 

Momma skiing 

Katelyn got a good ride on the wakeboard and left me hanging by the shore waiting for a pick up :) 

Cutest flag guy ever!!! 

Emily's first time up on the skis!!!! Way to go! 

The kids are so impressed when Matt skis (me too :) )

The lake is about 99% full here and completely covering the bathroom at Island Park Campground. 

Here's a shot from the dam, again showing how much water there is this year!

We are so blessed to have a boat and a lake so close by that we can just head up a for a few hours of fun whenever we want. Good, clean family fun :)

Summer List progress

Well I have "sorta" made some progress on my Summer To Do List:

This wreath came out great (the picture is a bit bright though)

And... when I saw Target had these window coverings back in stock, well I decided not to make my own and buy these. They are a bit short so I think I will buy another panel and take it apart to add one more ruffle to each panel.

At some point I hope to get to the other projects, but we've been busy with Marlins, boating, baking and such! Stay tuned for those pictures :)

Summer "To Do" List

Here are some inspired ideas I would like to accomplish this summer. Click on the Title to follow the link for the Creative Gal and her tutoial. Be sure to comment on her blog and thank her for sharing.

1) Faux Scroll work (to adorn my living room walls)
2) Faux Wainscoting (for my stairway walls)
3) Patriotic Wreath (to hang on the front door, of course!)
4) Curtains (for master bedroom) using a shower curtain tutorial

What's on your "Summer To Do List?"