Secret Santa Swap

I signed up for a Secret Santa swap last month. Bernice all the way from Mexico City was the person that was assigned to suprise me with some thing. Here is what she sent my way.

Bernice, thank you so much for the card and the goodies. I hope that you received some fun items from the person that you was assigned to shower you with some goodies. I was assigned someone to be a Secret Santa to too. I have not received word that she has received it yet so I can't post what what I have sent to her. I will post what I made and sent to her as soon as I know that she has received my package. I don't want to spoil the surprise. :)

Happy Birthday Kylie

Happy 4th b-day to our dear little princess. It was 4 years years ago today that you were born.

We all feel so blest to have you in our family. You are such a spunky, sweet, cute and bright little girl. We could not have asked for a better daughter/sister. We thank the Lord for you and look forward to celebrating this special day with you. We love you very much. Big hugs and kisses always. Stay tune for how we celebrated her birthday today.

Dinner at Islands

It is our daughter's 4th birthday tomorrow. In 12 hours a year ago our dear little princess joined our family. We remember how nervous we were about having the c-section, but was very excited for her birth. Today we had a pre-birthday dinner for her at Islands.

We ordered artichoke dip and chips as our appetizer and each ordered our favorite dish from the menu that we usually order. We ended our dinner with singing "Happy Birthday" and sharing a piece of Kona Pie.

What a nice way it was to start off her birthday. Stay tune for how my daughter celebrates her big day.

Baby Bibs and a Year of the Rabbit Card

Last week I made two different baby bibs using a the Sizzix scallop die. One was for a friend's baby shower. She is having a baby boy and is decorating his room with a Snoopy theme. I got a Snoopy diaper bag along along with matching bottles, pacifier, and wash cloth. To keep with the theme of the gift I made her a bib with Snoopy on it.

The other baby bib for this months tea swap that I signed up for. We had the option of making a baby card or a new years card. This what I came up.

Brenda, my tea swap partner, made this Year of the Rabbit card for me along with two tea bags. Here is the front of the card. Check out the bling!

Here in the inside of the card with a nice quote.

Thanks Brenda for the card and tea and to you for taking time from your day to visit.

Christmas Cards and Tags

Sorry for being so late in posting cards and some crafty goodies from Christmas. Here are some super cute creative cards,



tags and gifts that I received




along with some items that my kids made.

Next I would like to share the accordion card that I made for my cousin who is training to be in the army. Actually my students at worked together created the card. Each one colored and wrote her a special message. (Each year, I have a lesson on writing a letter and explain to the students how important it is to be grateful for the men and women that serve our country. By sending them a card for Christmas is one way that we can honor them and to say "thanks.")


Last but not least I would like to share some fun gifts that I received.

I am grateful to all of you out there that sent/gave me gifts and/or cards. Each of your gifts and most importantly the friendsthips that I share with each of you mean so much to me. I hope that all of you are having a good 2011 so far. Have a blessed rest of the year.

Two Special Posters

Zach has an extra week off from school since he had his tonsils and adenoids removed last Thursday. My family and I praise God that the procedure went well and that he is healing nicely. He just does not like eating the antibotics. He doesn't like the taste. We are all very proud of how brave he has been. We picked up his homework for the week. Included with his homework packet was a big poster that his teacher and classmates signed. He was so happy to receive such a speical surprise.

Kylie made this special poster with her own portrait on it at church.

She is so proud to show off her masterpiece. My hubby and I think she did an excellent job. What do you think? :)

Happy 2011!

As 2010 came to a close yesterday, I thanked the Lord and praised Him for His unconditional love and for His faithfulness to my family and I. Through the good and difficult happenings He has taught each of us so much and held us close. Thank you Lord for being such an awesome God. We also thank the Lord for our family and friends and for thier love, support, and prayers throughtout this year. May each of you have new year full of blessings, love, happiness, and good health. Big hugs from my heart to yours!