A Little Of Everything

I'm giving a baby shower this weekend. I made this diaper cake that I had to share! This was my first time making one and I thought it came out so cute. ENJOY!

Well I just wanted to say what a wonderful swap partner (Heidi) I had for the Deck the Halls Swap. Heidi, thanks so much. The ornament that she sent is so wonderful, the kids and I cherish it every day, along with all the other stuff that she sent. The candy canes were gone the first couple of days though...lol. I wish everyone could have as good as an experience with there swap partner as I had. THANKS AGAIN HEIDI!

Well the count down continues, My husband should be home in less then a month......YEA! We are on pins and needles over waiting for him to come home. You can't help but hope the time goes by faster. I hope that everyone has a wonderful MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Thank You Mr. Postman

Well I got a big treat today in the mail. First, the UPS man delivered a big surprise. My husband over in Iraq bought me some flowers and had them delivered. There it was a box of 18 big beautiful red roses. My husband is such a thoughtful loving man. I can't wait for him to come home. That will be the best day ever, but the flowers were so wonderful while he is away. Thanks Honey!

Well secondly the postman delivered my swap package from my partner Heidi. It came so beautifully wrapped. There was so much wonderful stuff in there. The best of them all was the ornament....( well it was an ornament swap...lol). It is this beautiful Christmas tree in a glass ball that plugs into the Christmas lights on the tree and changed colors. It is totally right up my alley. I can't forget all the other wonderful stuff she made. From the cool Christmas tree, to the wish necklace and the Merry Christmas banner to the towel. It is all so wonderful. To top it all off she even sent each of my three kids something. Which went above and beyond what the swap required and they loved them. HEIDI, THANKS A BUNCH!

Goodies Off In The Mail

Well my swap package is off in the mail. I hope you enjoy it Heidi! I had so much fun making it and gathering things for it. I wanted to also thank Monica at Home is Where Your Heart is for hosting it.

My oldest son Noah had his 8th B-day this past weekend. What can I say, It was a kids birthday. It was full of kids getting hurt and friends fighting and running around like little monkeys. But they had fun and that is what counts.

I hope everyone has a HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

Nothing Much....Well I Guess A Lot!

There hasn't been too much going on in our house lately, well except for school, football, play dates and shopping....lol. I have been working on my " Deck the halls" swap stuff lately and almost done. My youngest son has learned to crawl like overnight and with the recall on Aqua dots which my two older children love I guess it has been a little crazy. I don't think I ever have much going on but when the week is over and i don't have time to sit for more then 5 minutes, I guess I do manage to keep myself and family busy. The count down continues 7-8 weeks left.

I will leave you with a picture of my husband I just got a few weeks ago.

Happy Holidays

Since I'm a little late for a Happy Halloween post, I decided to wish everyone Happy Holidays. We had a good Halloween, as the kids and I went with a big group of our neighbors and friends. We are very much looking forward to the other holidays to come. Noah my oldest sons birthday is next weekend, he will be 8. Then we are going to see all of my family in Las Vegas for Thanksgiving. Then of course we have Christmas our favorite time of year. Then a week or two after Christmas we get the best present of them all, I get my husband back and the children get there Dad back. We can't wait get them started, and Halloween was just the beginning. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I will leave you with a picture of my youngest David William (7months) learning how to crawl. He looks so much like his dad in this picture.

Fall Is In The Air

Fall is in the air, but with another cold storm with snow coming in this weekend it feels more like winter.

The kids and I this past weekend went on a hayride and picks out our pumpkins from a pumpkin patch. Trying to get three pumpkins cut off the vine and into the trailer (hayride) while holding my own little pumpkin(David) proved to be a little hard....lol. It was times like this that I really wish my husband was here with an extra set of hands.

Christmas Came Early

I got some fantastic things in the mail this week from a couple of my new swap friends. First is a wonderful hat and pyrex from my swap partner Christie . I love it and they will both be with me for many holidays.

Next I got from my other great swap partner Genevieve all there great goodies. This fabulous cat box, to the cutest little pumpkin to a wonderful smelling candle perfect for the holidays. I can't forget to add that she also send a Halloween book for my children......THANKS A BUNCH GIRLS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL GOODIES! We need to keep in touch!

Last but not least my new favorite store. It is so close to me it is exciting. It is called Tai Pan Trading. These are some of the goodies I bought from there yesterday. Well the pine cones where a free gift yesterday...what fun. I can't wait to go back. ENJOY!

I've Been Tagged

My most favorite friend Monica has tagged me with 7 random things, so here we go.

1. I'm such a scheduled person....lunch at 11am, dinner at 5pm....etc....lol
2. I love ketchup or Ranch with everything...including steak!
3. Addicted to my DVR on my TV.
4. I'm was the only child going up and made up for that with my own three children.
5. My mom flys up to see us every month since we moved away from home.
6. I recently took up collecting PYREX. I'm already up to 22.
7. I love candles but don't burn them that much.

Make sure you sign up for the most wonderful christmas swap hosted by Home Is Where Your Heart Is @ www.monicaanderson.blogspot.com. Sign ups end on Oct 15th so hurry by.

What A Wonderful Weekend

I had such a wonderful weekend. My parents came into town for my birthday. They bought me my new camera, a Cyber Shot! I love it!

I also got some new pyrex that my husband who is over seas had my mom find and get for me. That was so sweet and caring....thanks honey! Check out some of my new pieces.

I also recieved a sweet and sinister package from my swap partner Holly. I love it. Thanks Holly!

Last but not least I shipped my Halloween Hat for my swap partner Christie, I hope you enjoy it as I enjoyed making it for you.

It's My Birthday & I Will Cry If I Want To

Well My b-day is on Wednesday. The big 26. I feel more like 30+. Maybe it is the three children with my husband away. It's another birthday without my husband. I'm sad that he can't be here again, but I know that he is here in his heart.

I have been saying busy with all my swaps. I just finished my last swap for the month. It has been so much fun to think and create all these crafty things.

This week I should have a new camera so I can't wait to post new pics.

1 Month Down

Well we have 1 month down and 4 1/2 to go. The kids really miss there dad and I really miss my husband, but all and all we are doing good. We are looking forward to all the holidays to come. I'm in three swaps so with my kids and the swaps I'm pretty busy. My camera broke a few weeks ago so I will have to post losts of new pics when I get a my new camera, but I will leave you with an picture of the hubby a few weeks before he left.

NEW SWAP

What fun this will be! I just got my partner Holly. I can't wait to get started. Check back soon to see the finsihed swap stuff. My mind is racing with thoughts of sweet and sinister things...lol

I'm Back

It's been a rough week for me by far. My hubby who is in the military left again to Iraq for 6 months. The kids and I have been pretty bummed, but we will get through this just like the other times he has had to leave.

I have been keeping busy though, I finished my Tussie Mussie for my partner Catie and she also sent me one in return......thanks Catie. I have cleaned up my scrap area and have organized my whole house already.

I also have a new love........PYREX...LOL. and I love love love it. Thanks to my mom I already have a collection going. I need to find space for it, as the military house we live in is not as spacious as we would like it to be.

Little Craft Projects

I had so much fun with these. I made one for each of the kids. Still Finishing up Noah's though.

I will soon post my Tussie Mussie I made for a cool swap I joined. I don't want to spoil it for my partner though. I'll mail it soon then I can post it. Everyone have a wonderful rest of the week.

What Was I Thinking

Well for starters, I think I have gone crazy! We bought a new puppy yesterday. He is a Toy Rat Terrier. His name is BEAR. (Fitting we think.....LOL). Why not add one more dog the the two already and the three kids a month before my husband leaves for 6 months in Iraq. What was i thinking.

Check out the newest craft project that I did. My notes board, soon to be posted above my craft desk. Working on another project for my newest addition. Hope to have that one finished soon.

New Blogger

First time blogger here! My friend Monica inspired me so here am. Will post more soon, once I figure this stuff out some more.