Valentines Day Craft

While searching some of my favorite craft blogs, I came upon this adorable Valentines wreath. There was just too much temptation so I had to give it a try. Alexis actually ended up doing most of the work and I think it turned out just as cute. It was a fun and easy Valentine's Day craft.
Here is how ours turned out:

Happy National Popcorn Day !!!

Today was National Popcorn Day, so of course we had to pull out the popcorn makers and get to work. I decided that it would be fun to try a new kind of popcorn that we hadn't tried yet. I found two recipes, Peanut Butter Popcorn and Kettle Corn. We made up both and the Kettle corn was the favorite. Here are a few pictures to document the event:

Makeover - Part 1

So it all started a week before Christmas. Yes, I decided it was time to finally paint the kitchen. I know, you're thinking - "is she crazy, this close to Christmas?" Well, apparently I am. However, my sweet husband hired a couple guys to come do it for me - as his Christmas gift to me -what a great Christmas gift. These guys showed up three days before Christmas and had the kitchen and my master bathroom done in one day. Now here it is almost a month later and I'm still trying to get everything put back above the cabinets, but I thought I'd post some pictures before I forget again.

I forgot to take pictures before the guys got started so the "before" pictures are from right before we moved in. Things really didn't change much between then and now - except maybe for a few things on the walls and curtains on the windows. The kitchen has been plain old white and the bathroom was a real light green which I hated from day one but didn't dare change until now.

**Notice the white wall between the upper cabinets and the countertops and also under the stove vent. That will soon change - that just may be makeover part 2.

Kitchen before:

Kitchen After:

Bathroom before:

Bathroom after:

Derby Time !!!

Last night was the cub scouts pinewood derby and our last one. Next year Jake will be in 11 year scouts - so no more Pinewood Derby's for him. He did pretty good - he took 3rd in his den. There were only a couple cars that he couldn't beat - and that's the reason for the 3rd place finish. He had a great time so I guess that's what is most important.

Here are a few pictures from the fun filled night:

Breakfast time

Pam is asking for breakfast recipes this week. We really don't venture too far from the normal breakfast foods (bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, cereal, etc) so I really don't have a great and wonderful recipe to share. However, here is a syrup recipe that we like to enjoy on our pancakes, waffles or french toast - My sister gave this to me a couple years ago and it's been a big hit in both families.



Buttermilk Syrup



1 cube butter

1 cup buttermilk

2 cups sugar

1 tsp. soda

3 Tbsp. Karo syrup

2 tsp vanilla



In a big pot, combine butter, buttermilk, sugar, soda and Karo syrup. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Serve over pancakes, waffles, french toast, etc. Also good over ice cream.

(Mix sugar and soda before hand for better results)

Enjoy - almost has a caramel taste to it.

No More Cast

Took Sierra to the doctor today and he decided it was time to take off her 3rd and final cast. For now (at least the next month) she gets to wear a stylish walking boot. Hopefully by the end of the week she won't even need the crutches anymore.

Here is the doctor's assistant,Sabrina taking off the cast:

And here is the stylish new shoe:

Happy New Year !!

Well, here we are in a new year - already. Did you make New Year's Resolutions? I have. There are a few things on my list to accomplish this year and a few things to learn. Let's see how I do. Occasionally you may see those accomplishments show up here - who knows?

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous new year. May all your wishes come true this year and may you accomplish those goals you have set for yourself.