"the deed is DONE!"

We got this little bag today...
which means.....

We went as soon as the girls got up... (around 9:30). Priss said she needed to go "right now" before she got a stomach ache... She was in the words of her father "VERY brave like Lady J"- (a G.I Joe reference) we're Corny like like that!! There was only 1 girl- which meant 2 sticks @ 2 different times- YIKES!!!! Not even a single tear was shed... thatta girl Prissy!!!!!

p.s. tonight I cleaned out my jewelry box (one of Prissy's VERY favorite things) & I gave her some of my little earrings that I had saved for this day.... I will NEVER forget today- it was one of those life-list days!

"Meri Meri"

Holy-Moly!!! I just ordered the cutest cupcake kits for some upcoming special events.... from "Meri Meri".

Perfect for her ballet class- I like to make something fancy for the girls on rehearsal night...

and well these... I think you know who I had in mind!!!!!

It's the little things that really get me giddy!!!!!!

"do I love it or hate it?"

HELP- I just finished up making some wall art for A-man's new "big boy room". I wanted to try to incorporate more COLOR- because his new quilt has TONS in it.... Have you ever made something & just plain didn't know if you loved it or hated it??? What do ya'll think?

I made this "growth chart" from a piece of scrap wood from Lowe's- (it was only 25 cents s0 you will not offend me if you HATE it..)

this little coat rack is a toss-up too!

p.s. any suggestions for a cute wall clock??? I hope to do the BIG reveal for his room sometime this week.....

"cabin fever- CURED"

Well.... my travelers did get on their way this morning (although Priss did make an appearance @ the doctor's office last night=ear infection). She was looking well & begged to go... so her daddy said "yes". I know that the IN folks will take great care of her for me! A-man & I finally got out of the house this morning- THANK GOODNESS!!!!!! We went to some tag sales & got a doughnut... or maybe more than 1 (in any case I'm not telling & neither is he). He found a car that he is totally nuts over (and for 50 cents- me too). I found some pretty leather bound books & a little chair....

Now let me first start by saying- Joey is the furniture master & not me... I merely find the "good deals" with beaucoup potential & he does his magic. But... I couldn't resist this little girl. She was originally just blond wood with some ugly ORANGE detail (I should have taken a before/after photo to show you?) I sprayed her white & left her in the sun... Then I fired up Joey's sander & the rest is history!


I thought she might be a perfect fit for my vanity.... but I wasn't sure?? (I know Cooner will give me her opinion when she gets here- YEAH)!!


But for how she's just sitting in a corner of my bedroom- A-man adores her. It's funny how children can spot the 1 new thing in a room.... I think she was worth $7.00 don't you?

p.s. knowing what I know now about this little car... and how my little guy would start missing his daddy & Priss... and how much he LOVES it!!! I would have paid much MUCH more for it....

"UPDATES!"

#1- The mommy-daughter-daughter was a HUGE success!!! Most of ya'll know me & my weird-O antics about parenting... and that Joey & I decided when Priss was born that we would institute the "NO sleepover" policy. I know upon reading this you think I'm a prude?? Well maybe, but you can NEVER be too careful & since we have NO family close.... well- that's just the way it is! So with this being said when the opportunity arose to have a mother-daughter sleepover - I said "yes". However let me say that I LOVE sleepovers & we are going to have MANY over the next years to come @ Harris House- (starting with birthday #7 this summer)! And thanks to peer-pressure & the fact that "it only hurts for like 45 seconds" per Samie Grace- Priss woke up saying "Momma I've prayed about it & I'm going to get my ears pierced!". I was completely shocked, but I'm always up for new accessories!!!

#2- The new Barbie movie "Barbie in A Mermaid Tale" is so cute- if you have a girl I highly recommend that you get it & get ready to do some MAJOR rocking out to "She's the Queen of the Waves"!!!

#3- We showed the house again yesterday (I adore the 1 hour window that they give you- JK). Joey got home late.... I missed BUNCO again.... BOO!!! PLEASE do NOT kick me out just yet sweet girls????

#4- Joey & Priss are headed to IN this weekend & bringing Cooner back with them- YEAH!!!!! I guess he has finally given in to ALL the crying I've done over missing that girl.... Anyway A-man & I have BIG plans as well including finishing up his BIG-BOY-BED. I can't wait to show ya'll what I found for his room... Please keep my precious travelers in your prayers!

Have a great weekend!!!

"wishes do come true..."

"I sure wish we had a wind instrument Momma??" "Granted!" I said as I scaled the steps to the attic & opened the lid to my hope chest. In it I found many MANY fond memories of BGS & BHS, but the prize possession was found in my elementary school recorder from Mrs. Gilespy's music class (I loved her).... Priss loves her too now after hearing ALL about her today.... What do ya'll think?

We may have to add Music teacher on to her LONG list of things that she is going to be when she is grown. Let's see where we're at so far- nurse, eye doctor, ballet teacher, art teacher, fashion designer, singer.... sure I think she has time enough for 1 more- ha ha!!!!!

"giving is EVEN better than getting"

Today we are busy BUSY..... We are taking a meal to our sweet neighbor who has cancer. She is a young mother of 3 & my heart breaks for her & her family EVERY single day. I hope she will enjoy one our favorite soups (chemo & radiation are making it hard for her to eat solid foods).

~Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup~

4 meaty red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, cored & seeded
2 c. imported Italian canned tomatoes, seeded & drained
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled & finely minced
3 c. chicken stock
Salt & freshly ground pepper
Basil leaves

1. Puree the peppers & all the tomatoes in a food processor blender until finely textured but not completely smooth.

2. Heat the olive oil & garlic. When the garlic releases its fragrance, (after about 2 minutes), stir in the pureed pepper & tomato mixture. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil & simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (I like to serve it up with sour cream & yummy bread).

We made these GREEN St. Pat's cupcakes for her 3 children. Priss found some purple, green, & gold beads to send along too- her children were so excited! You just never know how much a little kindness can bless someone else... (We got to see how true it is that giving is WAY better than getting!!) Today I am even MORE thankful for my health & for moments like these with my kiddos!!!!!

p.s. Priss, Lucy Danyell, & I are headed out to theirs/mine very first mother-daughter-daughter sleepover this afternoon!!! I can't begin to tell you how excited we are for it!!! Let's just say that poor Lucy has been packed & sitting by the door ALL day long...... and Prissy has been packed for a solid week (at least)!