Projects Galore

Do you ever have those days where you have

a lot of "work" that needs to get done, but at the same

time, you are just itching to start on fun things?

Today is one of those days.

I get so excited for the Christmas holiday,

that I tend to think of as many projects to fill 

my time as possible.  I love making things

for gifts and have so many fun ideas to start on.

The only trouble is finding the time.

Of course looking on Pinterest doesn't really

help because then I see more projects to try,

and spend more time "looking" than creating.

But for today, here are some fun finds.

Cute Little Christmas Gifts

from A Personal Touch

Mmm, I shouldn't should make this

Poppy Seed Cake

the only catch- it won't be ready for 24 hours.

 I guess that won't work for my family

treat for tonight.

Morgan would love coming home

to something like this Thinking of You package

I love these patterns.  Maybe a project for 

another day when I have time.

Sewing In Nomansland

and this is such a cute & fun idea

from Luxe Finds

I could go on and on, but alas,

I must get back to work.

Happy Monday :)

Family Dinner... Is it Really Worth the Effort?

I have been spending my "free" time today

(the time in which Hallie & Landon are napping)

getting dinner ready for tonight.

As I chose to cut chicken instead of work

on my list of projects, I thought,

"Is family dinner really worth the effort?"

To me, it is.

Dinner is the one time during the day when

we are all together. There are no distractions

of TV, friends, etc.  Instead it is a time

when we can talk & be together.

Tonights Menu-

a new recipe Chinese style.

Let's just hope it turns out as good as it looks.

from Six Sisters' Stuff

and I decided if we were having Chinese food

we better make it really good and eat some 

Lettuce Wraps too.

I can't wait to try both! Mmmm!

Family dinner at our house is somewhat crazy

most days, that is if the kids don't have their

mouths full of food.  Our dinner time is not

the time when Brian and I can have a nice

conversation with each other & eat a romantic

dinner over candlelight. 

Instead, our dinner is with 4 little people

who we love to watch & be around.

There are messes, spilled milk, food

on the floor, but

also love in our home as we spend

at least 20 minutes as a family, 

and for that- family dinner is worth it.

Pictures & Quotes Make Me Smile

One of my friends always pins some really funny quotes

that ALWAYS make me smile.  Here are some of my favorites.

Yep, this just happened yesterday.  I don't think Brian

thought my text was too funny, but I sure did. :)

Ha ha ha ha, like this ever happens! ;)

from Femail Creations

I need to read this story to my kids!

I love this one from Crush Culdesac

And now for the pictures that made me smile.

Forever Young 

from Pinterest

Mermaid Baby

 from We Heart It

and my favorite

the cutest little snow girl from Laurie's Tutu Boutique

A Week of Sickness

This week our house has been full of sick little

people.  I could tell that Hallie wasn't quite herself on

Monday, when she came home from Trick or Treating,

quickly put her pajamas on and told Brian she wanted 

to take a nap.  Very unlike her, especially with a 

bucket of candy in front of her!

So, she was sweet and passed in onto

her big brother.  Jackson was so bummed

that he had to miss school, but was excited that 

he could lay in bed and watch TV all day.

And then,

the power went out.

Thankfully it went on after 2 hours.

I felt like I was living in towel and bucket

land for a couple of days!  I have been

really behind with a lot, but my main motto is

"Being a mom & wife comes first"

Thankfully, we are all done with sickness- for now anyway.  :)

I am excited to start blogging again on

Monday!  After a lot of thought, I have 

decided that with the holiday season

here now, I'll only blog a couple of times

a week- to save time for you and me.

Let the holiday projects begin!