Do you have a Lensbaby?

Do you have one of these? I would love to know what you think! They look like lots of fun. And, I'm thinking this needs to go on my Christmas Wish list!!

Thankful: November 19

Today I am thankful for my boys. For their silliness, laughter and smiles.

Thankful: November 15

Today I am thankful the boys had a civil game of Connect Four. Yes, they can even start an argument over that game! lol

Thankful: November 14

Today I am thankful for being able to see nature's beauty. This tree stands among many without leaves. Bursting with color.

Thankful: November 13

Today I am thankful for God sharing his wisdom with me upon awakening this morning. Did you ever have an "Ah ah" moment? Like a light bulb went off in your head. Is it usually in the morning when you're rested? Is it like someone put these profound and meaningful thoughts into your head? Is it like you're having a conversation with yourself? What do you call it? Well, depending on my mood I suppose it depends what I call it. This morning and often at times I like to think it's God sharing his wisdom with me. Today's bit of wisdom you may be asking... Forgiveness. If we can't forgive and show love and empathy, how can we raise our children to do the same? Ok. maybe that is a "DUH" moment rather than an "Ah ah" moment. But think about it. Is there a situation in your life that just seems to go in circles. Someone has got to break it. Why not it be you?

Photo Courtesy WTL Photos

Mmmm, Mmmm Good!

I made myself some yummy chicken soup while I was sick. They say it can help cure ya!

Thankful: Novmeber 13

I have been laid up in bed for just what seems like forever! but I am on the mend and have much catching up to do!:) probably won't happen :D Anyways I visit Ali Edwards blog as many of us do and came across this post that fowarded me to Molly's blog. It's about a prompt on facebook and writing about what you are thankful for as your status each day up til Thanksgiving. I like this idea. I think I might get the boys in on this too! How about you?

I play with the Best!

We had some friends over to play some Texas Holdem last night. Love that game! Who knew. Anyway, my friend MB came and we call her the professional. She's played in the Bahamas at WPT and recently at Foxwoods in 1.5 million dollar tournament! ( Not sure on the amount, but it's up there.)Here she is in her Poker Tournament hat! It was good to see you again MB and hope you guys start coming around more to play.

They're back!

OMG!! Leggings are back. I'm not sure if this is good or not. But, let me back up. my sister calls me. We're five years apart and I think pretty darn cloase to each other. Ther's alot of kidding around. For example, we like to see which can get the other to eat all that bad fattening stuff!! lol. Any way, she calls me and tells me she just found these great pair of leggings! I think... Ughhh, gross. She tell me they're great, they look like jeans. You know those skinny jeans. Okay, She's got me interested now. Oh yeah she goes, " They look great in those high boots you can't stick your jeans in. The kind you want to show. I tell her, " Hey, i got two pair of those boots I haven't worn in 2 years!" Oh, and they will fit nicely in those EMU's ( like the Uggs). Really... Mmmmmm. How much were they and where did you get them? She tells me, I make plans to go first thing in the morning. What size you get? This store clothes happen to run big on me. She got size Medium. Well, if you got a medium then I must need a small I say. No,no you're a medium she continues to tell me. In fact she goes on to say, You're a BIG medium, and I'm a small medium!!! Ha!So on it goes. For about two minutes back and forth, laughing as to who is the bigger medium!! Well, in the morning I go to the store and start looking. My little one in the background, "Can we go yet?".Shhhh. My heart starts to sink, I can't find the wonderful leggings that will make me look skinny!!! hehe! Well, maybe I can go swipe a pair of my sisters. My eyes scan the racks. JACKPOT!! Yes!! I found them. I grab all 3 colors. So cute. Ok, Mom will pay and we can go home and wash these babies and hope they fit!!

Five Things Right Now

Day 3 at Shimelle's... make a list of 5 favorite things. So, I thought I'd list 5 things I am grateful for right now.

1.Jesus: for loving me.
2.My husband: who also loves me and puts up with me too. Just like Jesus!
3.My 2 boys: You guessed it. They love me too and yep, they also put up with me!
4.The smell of fall: Mmmm, I love to walk outside and you can smell the leaves, the crisp air. Thanks to God
5. My new leggings! hehe! That's for the next post...

Day two Blogging for Scrapbookers

This is my subject for today's prompt. I had started last week but never got around to finishing. When printed, I have some extra journaling that will go behind the layout. As of now I am happy with it. I really fret over my journaling. Hoping it will sound right. Is it worded perfectly? This time I just typed without thinking it through first.

Free class ! Holidays in Hands!

I love the classes at Jessica Sprague. I love them even more when they are free!!!! If you haven't checked it out yet, head on over here. There is sure to be lots of inspiration and goodies to get you into the holiday spirit!!

Blogging for Scrapbookers Begins!

Today is the first day of the Blogging for Scrapbookers class. This class seems perfect for me. I am horrible when it comes to writing down thoughts. Putting thoughts into words. And, scrapbooking pictures and the words you put down is sooo important. I want to be able to leave my thoughts and feelings (along with some pictures) behind after I'm gone. I wish the words and thoughts of my loved ones were left behind for me.
Another great class I've taken is Type+Writer @ Jessica Sprague. Another of my favorites. I've taken a bunch of her classes and loved them all.
So, a big Hello to all visiting from Shimelle's class. I hope to keep it interesting for you.
Today, I did took the " Little to NO Time" route being my little one is home sick with the dreaded fever and cough.
I got a quick pic of my puter that I work on. And another of my favorite little netbook that I will be reading everyones blog on while snuggled in bed! hehe

Pumpkin Carving Puffle Style

Anthony decided he wanted to carve a pumpkin the night before Halloween. So off to Shoprite we went in search for the perfect pumpkin! All the farms were closed at this point and all I had at home were craft pumkpkins!
So Saturday afternoon he printed his template and Dad helped with the carving.
And voila, one puffle pumpkin. They are these little round fuzzy creatures from Club Penguin. An online game.
Of course, it wasn't complete without a pic of the pumpkin and his stuffed puffles!