Kassandras 16 Random Acts of Kindness~

Kassandras 16 Random Acts Of Kindness....

So, I was searching online lastnight for some party ideas for Kassandras Sweet 16 when I came across this website. See at her 13th Bday party we had a scavenger hunt around town and it was really fun. Kassandra wanted to have another one for her Sweet 16 but after I showed this to her she was on board right away!
http://theletteredcottage.net/sweet-party-ideas/

This girl wrote out 16 acts of kindness then they split up into groups,hopped into the "get-away" cars and completed their tasks! Not only is this a fun game but also youre doing something nice for others. Now seeing that we will be in Amish Country this might be a little harder and trickier but we will put our creative minds together and come up with some things. My Moms always a trooper when it comes to helping me out :) Even if we have to resort to giving the Horses free carrots. ;) 

Valentines Day 2012~

Yipee!!! (sarcasm) Ive always loved Valentines Day but recently have become quite the scrooge. Dont get me wrong Doug is such a romantic but I figure why spend $20 on flowers that will die when we could eat for $20 or just a single flower is nice too. The last few yrs we just got each other a card. I mean really every day is Valentines Day with us ;)  This year Aleeshas class is apparently too old for a party so she didnt do Valentines but Mady did... Hers looked like this then we punched a hole in her fist and stuck a sucker in it!

Kassandra got creative and made some homemade goodies for Ryan: Pinterest of course. The one cookie says: "I love you more than..." and then you write the reasons on the other cookies.

I decided to make Doug a few things...I really liked the idea of the candies and printing a picture with a message on the back...

I wrapped his up in this cute little box!

Now, this is where I cheated...I bought these "to-die-for" chocolate cookies at Buehlers and wrote a message on them...

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!!! Spend some time with your sweetie!!!!

Holiday Baking

Table for More Giveaways~

My friend Allie is having a Holiday Giveaway from numerous Etsy shops: 


Flaunt The Name
Willow Blossom Designs
Peave, Love, & Kids
All Stuft Up
Skiddley Doo
Bee Bee Kins
Mommy's Baby Boutique: Sonas Fior
What SEW Ever Designs
Alayna's Creations











                                            ~This is her little boy Luke...He is to die for!

  if you would like to participate and love Etsy as much as I do go to her blog. http://www.tableformoreblog.com/2011/11/its-here-christmas-giveaways-start-now.html

Tis the season...for Pictures!!!

This and That...

Its been forever since I did a post and I still havent done a Halloween Post but here it is just some randomness you might enjoy!

Kali was trying to sneak Kassandras food...like this wasnt obvious!

 The girls got chocolate toothbrushes at the Craft Show....

 Some banana nut bread and pumpkin pecan bread I made...my house smelled wonderful that day.

Aleesha made up her own duct tape flower bow. I love this!

Miss Claira loves to come visit and if I pick her up early enough I get to have her all to myself...yes Im selfish as Doug says.

 Smilin behind the pacey.

Can you tell Ive started Christmas shopping??? Really?? what gave it away??

A day with Claira(well 3 1/2 hrs:)

Yesterday was the first time I got to babysit Claira so for the first hour since I was here by myself we played and watched Spongebob!

until the girls came home then I knew I wouldnt get any part of her!!  She was so happy!!

 Everytime I got the camera out she would just stare into the lens...Shes had a lot of practice already I guess.

 Aww...shucks!!

 She thorougly enjoyed Spongebob!