I used a picture frame with the glass intact. I decoupaged papers onto the glass- added some ribbons (glued to the back of the picture), painted the frame black. Now we have a spot for all of those bows!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Bow Keeper
I used a picture frame with the glass intact. I decoupaged papers onto the glass- added some ribbons (glued to the back of the picture), painted the frame black. Now we have a spot for all of those bows!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Photoshop
Guess what I got for Christmas from my parents? Photoshop 8.0! I know, I am very spoiled- Photoshop, Apples to Apples and a hairdryer! :)
So who can come over to my house and show me how to use photoshop??? Any tips that you can give me? Who uses it?
Speaking of Apples to Apples, we played last night with Mom & Dad and had so much fun! I am serious- it is the most fun ever. After a game we would look at each person's green cards and decided that they have the qualities listed on the cards....see for yourself- you will see that they are true.....
Dad: smelly, horrifying, frightening, can't tell what the others are......
Me: foreign & crazed....
Dave: cuddly, of course :)
Honest, my Dad is not that bad :) He is a very sweet (nice smelling) man, actually....
So who can come over to my house and show me how to use photoshop??? Any tips that you can give me? Who uses it?
Speaking of Apples to Apples, we played last night with Mom & Dad and had so much fun! I am serious- it is the most fun ever. After a game we would look at each person's green cards and decided that they have the qualities listed on the cards....see for yourself- you will see that they are true.....
Dad: smelly, horrifying, frightening, can't tell what the others are......
Me: foreign & crazed....
Dave: cuddly, of course :)Honest, my Dad is not that bad :) He is a very sweet (nice smelling) man, actually....
2009 Resolutions and How They Turned Out
Yesterday's post was all about the resolutions I made last year. Here they are and how we did...I always like to plan lots of resolutions and goals- the more you make the more you're likely to achieve! If you plan for nothing you will hit it every time :) :)
1. For God-
Keep up with the Bible reading schedule and check each day off in my book. And having said that- the most important part is that I deepen my relationship with God and talk to him each day (as He talks to me from His word).
*Thank the Lord that I was able to stay in the Bible most days. I also did somewhat better in my prayer life (baby steps) I am using a notebook now and writing my prayers to God. I know this sounds funny- but it has honestly revolutionized my prayer life! I used to have so much trouble with my mind wandering all over the place when I tried to pray- now I am writing to God- much easier to focus and seeing it all in writing has had an impact on how I pray- it shows the lack of praise and thankfulness that I tend to do, so when I see that I can remedy that. I hope that it has been a better year in that area. How can I spend so much time on myself and such little on Him?
I did pretty much awful with the Bible reading schedule. I read what I wanted to read- this year Dave and I are going to get back on track with the schedule so that we are reading the same thing most days and can discuss it. But instead of using the questions on the book (Search the Scriptures) we are going to do a list of questions....(more about that later)
2. For Dave
Take better care of Dave and iron his shirts everyday. I love him to pieces- it is the least I can do! I think I ironed his shirts half of the time in 2008....(baby steps). Next thing you know I will be ironing his socks :)
I hope I took better care of my dear husband :) But as for the shirts- WOW was that ever a timely resolution! As you know he had quit his job and worked from home this year- he only wore a dress shirt on Sunday!!!!! But I did iron that for him- so I hope that he feels like he is important to me. He deserves much more than a shirt ironed, tho :)
3. For the kids
have meaningful conversations with the kids every day. That means when they come to me when I am busy and ask me a question (like I got asked yesterday: "is there anyone in the world named Egg?") I will stop what I am doing and talk and treat these questions as very important. These are the precious times that I have taken for granted.
I have to say that homeschooling has really helped me a lot with my relationship with my kids. I sit down with them everyday for our reading, devotions, science, history, etc. Sitting with them and working and reading with them has been a treasure that I will always cherish. I already have trouble with wanting to do my own thing and not taking the time to just BE with them. We do sit and read and talk together every day. For that I am very, very thankful. Even then, I have to be careful to honestly listen to what they are saying...it can be so easy to say "uh huh" and not really listen.
*Have an exercise time everyday- running outside, long walks, soccer, basketball, baseball, kickball, Frisbee, jumping jacks, push-ups, etc.
Oh dear! This one is not good! I try to get the kids outside almost every day. Kids need to be outside playing. But I have been bad about not doing these things with them- need more P.E. time with the kids in 2010!
*Keep the playroom clean - games kept where they should be, toys back in boxes, books on the shelves, etc, etc, etc. (this will be the HARDEST resolution to keep since it has never happened on a consistent basis in the 7 years that we have had kids).
This is funny b/c we changed the playroom into Dave's office/music room. So the kids mostly have their rooms to keep clean- this we did a little better. I tried to keep on them a little more so that things did not get so out of hand.
*Keep up with the scripture memorization
We learned almost all of the first chapter of James, Psalm 100, and some other scattered verses. I am sure we can do much better in a whole year- but I am thankful for what did get done.
*Pick at least one person a week for the kids to minister to (mail a letter, make a treat for, call, visit, help, etc...)
We did OK- but can do better.
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Creatively
1. finish the picture book before the kids are too big to enjoy it
Got that done- now we have this year to find someone to publish it.
2. post each painting on a 2009 custom painting blog so that I have accurate record of what gets done- and just for you, Dave, keep better financial records of what is being spent on canvas, paint, etc.
All but a few got posted on there. OH NO! I did really BAD in the area of records! I think I gave you some of the receipts, right, Darlin?
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Health resolutions
1. Drink lots of water
Oops.....
2. keep up with the treadmill- 3 0r 4 days a week. (last year it really helped to put a big check mark on the calendar for each time I get on the treadmill). I need at least 15 days a month to be checked. This is very doable.
Yay! Did pretty good! I went back and counted up all of my check marks on the calendar and was happy to see that I had exercised almost half of the year....170 days, or something like that- average of 3 or 4 times each week
3. Eat lots of fruit and veggies
Sure I ate lots of fruits and veggies, and lots of cake and cookies too.....
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Still working on this year's goals.....wanting to get them in mind before day 1. Especially considering Hebrews 12:1- the Lord has brought this passage to mind several times and then Chad preached on it last Sunday......laying aside things that hinder and sins that entangle.
1. For God-
Keep up with the Bible reading schedule and check each day off in my book. And having said that- the most important part is that I deepen my relationship with God and talk to him each day (as He talks to me from His word).
*Thank the Lord that I was able to stay in the Bible most days. I also did somewhat better in my prayer life (baby steps) I am using a notebook now and writing my prayers to God. I know this sounds funny- but it has honestly revolutionized my prayer life! I used to have so much trouble with my mind wandering all over the place when I tried to pray- now I am writing to God- much easier to focus and seeing it all in writing has had an impact on how I pray- it shows the lack of praise and thankfulness that I tend to do, so when I see that I can remedy that. I hope that it has been a better year in that area. How can I spend so much time on myself and such little on Him?
I did pretty much awful with the Bible reading schedule. I read what I wanted to read- this year Dave and I are going to get back on track with the schedule so that we are reading the same thing most days and can discuss it. But instead of using the questions on the book (Search the Scriptures) we are going to do a list of questions....(more about that later)
2. For Dave
Take better care of Dave and iron his shirts everyday. I love him to pieces- it is the least I can do! I think I ironed his shirts half of the time in 2008....(baby steps). Next thing you know I will be ironing his socks :)
I hope I took better care of my dear husband :) But as for the shirts- WOW was that ever a timely resolution! As you know he had quit his job and worked from home this year- he only wore a dress shirt on Sunday!!!!! But I did iron that for him- so I hope that he feels like he is important to me. He deserves much more than a shirt ironed, tho :)
3. For the kids
have meaningful conversations with the kids every day. That means when they come to me when I am busy and ask me a question (like I got asked yesterday: "is there anyone in the world named Egg?") I will stop what I am doing and talk and treat these questions as very important. These are the precious times that I have taken for granted.
I have to say that homeschooling has really helped me a lot with my relationship with my kids. I sit down with them everyday for our reading, devotions, science, history, etc. Sitting with them and working and reading with them has been a treasure that I will always cherish. I already have trouble with wanting to do my own thing and not taking the time to just BE with them. We do sit and read and talk together every day. For that I am very, very thankful. Even then, I have to be careful to honestly listen to what they are saying...it can be so easy to say "uh huh" and not really listen.
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Homeschool resolutions*Have an exercise time everyday- running outside, long walks, soccer, basketball, baseball, kickball, Frisbee, jumping jacks, push-ups, etc.
Oh dear! This one is not good! I try to get the kids outside almost every day. Kids need to be outside playing. But I have been bad about not doing these things with them- need more P.E. time with the kids in 2010!
*Keep the playroom clean - games kept where they should be, toys back in boxes, books on the shelves, etc, etc, etc. (this will be the HARDEST resolution to keep since it has never happened on a consistent basis in the 7 years that we have had kids).
This is funny b/c we changed the playroom into Dave's office/music room. So the kids mostly have their rooms to keep clean- this we did a little better. I tried to keep on them a little more so that things did not get so out of hand.
*Keep up with the scripture memorization
We learned almost all of the first chapter of James, Psalm 100, and some other scattered verses. I am sure we can do much better in a whole year- but I am thankful for what did get done.
*Pick at least one person a week for the kids to minister to (mail a letter, make a treat for, call, visit, help, etc...)
We did OK- but can do better.
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Creatively
1. finish the picture book before the kids are too big to enjoy it
Got that done- now we have this year to find someone to publish it.
2. post each painting on a 2009 custom painting blog so that I have accurate record of what gets done- and just for you, Dave, keep better financial records of what is being spent on canvas, paint, etc.
All but a few got posted on there. OH NO! I did really BAD in the area of records! I think I gave you some of the receipts, right, Darlin?
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Health resolutions
1. Drink lots of water
Oops.....
2. keep up with the treadmill- 3 0r 4 days a week. (last year it really helped to put a big check mark on the calendar for each time I get on the treadmill). I need at least 15 days a month to be checked. This is very doable.
Yay! Did pretty good! I went back and counted up all of my check marks on the calendar and was happy to see that I had exercised almost half of the year....170 days, or something like that- average of 3 or 4 times each week
3. Eat lots of fruit and veggies
Sure I ate lots of fruits and veggies, and lots of cake and cookies too.....
**********************************************
Still working on this year's goals.....wanting to get them in mind before day 1. Especially considering Hebrews 12:1- the Lord has brought this passage to mind several times and then Chad preached on it last Sunday......laying aside things that hinder and sins that entangle.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
A look back- Last Year's Resolutions & 2008 re-cap
I found this post back in the archives. I am in the process of making goals for this year...and I'll let you know how I did with last year's goals. How about you- did you finish 2009 strong?
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2008- a year in photos
January- trip to a music conference with Dave, where I got to spend hours painting and reading and reflecting on a new year- good way to start 2008!
February- our baby turns 2
March- new business cards!
April- The 10 commandment painting
May - strawberry picking
June- Trip to NYC to see Mark & Trish
July- trip to Canada to be with my parents
July #2- celebrating 9 years of wedded bliss!
August- back to school- our 3rd year of homeschooling
September- my dream comes true- I got to paint a chalkboard wall
October- the black & white craze continues and well as the love of pumpkins
November- another passion: decoupage
December enjoying Christmastime with the kids and also fun with picnik to edit photos
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::::::::Looking forward:::::::
relational resolutions
Keep up with the Bible reading schedule and check each day off in my book. And having said that- the most important part is that I deepen my relationship with God and talk to him each day (as He talks to me from His word).
2. For Dave
Take better care of Dave and iron his shirts everyday. I love him to pieces- it is the least I can do! I think I ironed his shirts half of the time in 2008....(baby steps). Next thing you know I will be ironing his socks :)
3. For the kids
have meaningful conversations with the kids every day. That means when they come to me when I am busy and ask me a question (like I got asked yesterday: "is there anyone in the world named Egg?") I will stop what I am doing and talk and treat these questions as very important. These are the precious times that I have taken for granted.
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Homeschool resolutions
*Have an exercise time everyday- running outside, long walks, soccer, basketball, baseball, kickball, Frisbee, jumping jacks, push-ups, etc.
*Keep the playroom clean - games kept where they should be, toys back in boxes, books on the shelves, etc, etc, etc. (this will be the HARDEST resolution to keep since it has never happened on a consistent basis in the 7 years that we have had kids).
*Keep up with the scripture memorization
*Pick at least one person a week for the kids to minister to (mail a letter, make a treat for, call, visit, help, etc...)
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Creatively
1. finish the picture book before the kids are too big to enjoy it
2. post each painting on a 2009 custom painting blog so that I have accurate record of what gets done- and just for you, Dave, keep better financial records of what is being spent on canvas, paint, etc.
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Health resolutions
1. Drink lots of water
2. keep up with the treadmill- 3 0r 4 days a week. (last year it really helped to put a big check mark on the calendar for each time I get on the treadmill). I need at least 15 days a month to be checked. This is very doable.
3. Eat lots of fruit and veggies
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This kind of a list is very overwhelming- and I promised myself that I would just pick 4 things to strive for- the original list looked like this:
drink lots of water
keep up with the Bible reading plan
have quality talks with the kids everyday
finish the book
So there they are in a nutshell- but when you think of all that got done in 2008- the sky is the limit in 2009- God has great things for us!
(2009 re-cap here)
Monday, December 28, 2009
I want it! No, Me! No, I got it first!!
Mom & Dad always bring us the cutest vintage stuff when they come. This time it was this adorable little cabinet that I immediately started moving around and deciding what I would put in it....."Oh, Sara, We actually brought that for the 3 year old."
What?!??!
Look! It looks so nice in my kitchen!Don't worry- it is in the 3 year olds room stuffed with little dishes and beads and dolls and junk already- she is happy as a lark. I will bide my time........she'll get bored of it.......maybe....or I can buy it off of her.
At least I can paint it for her and put in some cute shelf liner. What color would you paint it?
The inside of the red/green/white cake.....Here is where I found the link.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Merry & Bright
What is better than ice cream?? PLAY DOH ice cream!!!!!
What is a better gift than a pink & sparkly tutu?? NOTHING is better!!!!.............unless it is a...
Giraffe toothbrush holder!!!!!!!!! You'll have to ask Dave about that one.......
What is better than food coloring in cake batter????
LOTS of food coloring in cake batter!!!! Can't wait to try this idea with the Birthday cakes this year....red for the Cardinals fan.....pink and purple for the girly girl.....red & orange for me....:)
Dave & his mom.
Barb's beautiful trees....
us.....
raise your hand if you have a Mii on the Wii.....My parents come tomorrow to stay for a week! We are planning lots of games of Apples to Apples (YES I GOT IT!!!!! MY FAVORITE GAME EVER!!!!)
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Christmas Past
Scans from a scrapbook page- 10 years ago! Dave & I were living in a little apartment on Guam.....here we are.....
...young and carefree...
Wish I would have kept the basket weave Mary & Joseph.
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Saw something real cute on my cousin's blog, who saw it on Bakerella- reindeer cake balls! So I made cake balls for the first time and they tasted awful. Going to make Oreo balls and try to make them look like reindeer....
Not sure if I will be blogging tomorrow or not- if not- Have a wonderful Christmas! Think about Jesus- born in humility in a stable- died in humility on the cross- lives in glory preparing a place for us!!!!
Have you watched The Nativity yet? Great movie to watch today!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
pom pom
I saw this idea on Meg's blog and we had to try it. I bought 6 Styrofoam balls and a pack of pom poms- this one ball used up the whole pack! I will be needing to buy the pom poms in bulk!!!!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Merry Christmas with my Darlin'
Dave & I have some wonderful friends who took the kids for us so we could have an evening all to ourselves.....
lasagna dinner by the fire with your one and only- what could be better?!
I thought this was a funny little illustration of Dave and I and our personalities- can you tell which side of the table was his?? We both broke away from our separate studios and worked together. Cozy and fun- although he played his music a little too loud :) :)
Sunday, December 20, 2009
colorful snowflakes and more goodies
I saw this idea somewhere...who's blog did I see it on???? Anyway- they made some adorable colored snowflakes and hung by twigs on the windowsill. So I copied. I LOVE my happy windowsill now! Thank you whoever you are for your great idea.
peppermint bark- the only thing better is this: layered peppermint bark- Oh wow! So good- thanks to the elf who made some for us to taste.
These are my favorite from childhood and now are Dave's fave: Holly Wreaths:Melt *4 cups mini marshmallows
*with 1 stick of butter
Add * 1 t. vanilla
* 2 t. green food coloring
*5 1/2 cups cornflakes
Shape into wreaths (or drop blobs onto wax paper and call them wreaths). Decorate with red cinnamon candies.
Lots of eating around here! I am afraid for us- we have too much joy in cooking, baking, and eating :)
Are you ready for Christmas? We are pretty much. Not much left to do except a few more stocking stuffers....
Friday, December 18, 2009
cute kiddy ornaments & RAQ
Our 6 year old made these ornaments in his little class the other week at church. I love them to absolute death and they will always be on our tree.
RAQ- [recently asked questions]
Q- what is the white "snow" on the snowman cheeseball?
A- Parmesan cheese
Q- what type of paint do you use when you paint on a window?
A- just regular acrylic paint that I get for less than $1 a bottle at wal-mart. When you want to take it off, spray with windex and then gently scrape off.
I used acrylic paint on the top half-circle window (this photo is from last Christmas)
houses painted on the back door window
Or- paint on a mirror! I have had this border on my mirror for about 2 years and it is still looking good and staying on well.
Upstairs bathroom mirror.OK- now you have to check out Chrissie Grace's door that she and her kids painted with a Christmas scene- so cute!!!!
A- I saw the idea here- and hers is much cuter. We cut out a ton of circles from scrapbook paper, sheet music, paper that had been scribbled on by the 3 yr old. Next we glued it all onto a circle cut from a cardboard box. Lastly we glued buttons all over.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
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