I Heart Faces- “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes… Anything But A Face!”

When I saw the theme for this weeks Photo Challenge at I Heart Faces, 

I knew this was what I was going to submit.

36 weeks

The kids are so excited for their new little brother to come out to play!
Here, Momma's belly gets pampered with lotion!

Check out other great photos here!

Happy 3rd Birthday DOS!

First Family Picture

My Baptism Day

Sun Bathing Baby

I'm a little Tea Pot

Hands caught in the Cereal Box!

Watering Flowers

Pampered Princess

Happy Birthday DOS!

We love you very much!!

{this moment}

{this moment}

A Friday ritual. 

A single photo.

No words.

Capturing a moment from the week. 

A simple, special, extraordinary moment. 

A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. 

INSPIRED BY  SouleMama

A Baby Shower for "Thing 4"

I have amazing friends!!

My friends Hilary, Neacole, Amanda and Karen threw me a baby shower with a

"Dr. Seuss Theme"

It was ADORABLE!

Here are some pics from the Shower! They went all out with decorations!

They know I love the little details and they did not disappoint!

Water Bottles

Neacole made this from Thrift Store Dr. Seuss Books!! LOVE IT!!

>MY OTHER PICS CAME OUT TERRIBLE<

>I AM WAITING FOR AMANDA TO SEND PICS...<

>HINT HINT<

Thanks girls for making such great memories for me and "THING 4"!

Show us Your Life- Alma Mater

 I just ran across this blog Show-Us-Your-Life at Kelly's Korner!  

Of course, anyone who knows me knows I love to talk about Texas!!

I attended TTU and graduated in the Fall of 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a  

Minor in Substance Abuse Studies!

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

RED RAIDERS

GO TECH!!

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. 

Inspired by Soulemama

Our St. Valentine's Day Cards

UNO's cards had a lollipop attached that looks like he is holding it

DOS' had a lollipop attached to a vellum bag which held the picture

TRES' were delivered with a small goodie bag of Hershey Kisses

Teacher Valentine's

UNO's Preschool Take Home Treats

Happy St. Valentine's Day

Prayer to St. Valentine

Almighty God, grant we beseech You,
that we who celebrate the glorious martyrdom of St. Valentine, Your
servant, may by his intercession be filled with the love of God and
neighbor and be delivered from all the evils that threaten us.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Quick Valentine Treat

I attend a Mom's Group at a local church. 

The group is a spin off of MOPS.

I wanted to make the child care workers something 

to show my appreciation for them being there. 

I have been coupon shopping and knew I HAD to have something...

Also, I didn't want to stop at the store to buy anything.

Then I thought of these!

On sale for $ .99/box and purchased for $.50/box because I had a coupon!

Yeah ME!!

I made a cute sticker that said, 

"Will you be my Love Bug?"

And also added the "littles" names!

Adorable and CHEAP!!

And,I made 16 for under a Dollar!!

 

Can I get a Whoot-Whoot??

Marking something off

Not sure if y'all knew this but I have a 

"TO DO LIST"

on the right side of my posts.

It's mostly made up of cool ideas I have seen on other blogs...Check it out!

Yesterday, Cookie Man asked me if I still wanted to make my blog to a book. 

I told him yes!!

He said "Happy Valentine's Day"!!

Woo-Hoo!

I am so excited!!

I first saw the idea here!

It was awesome designing it! 

I made ours into one big book for 2010!

I'm excited to share it with the kids...I know they are going to love looking at pictures of themselves!

Note to self...

add more pictures of yourself and Cookie Man!!!

I.

LOVE.

HIM.

TO DO LIST

BLOG TO BOOK! 
>fist pump<

=0)

Super Bowl Sunday

Well, I'm up for any party where I can have a theme and go with it!

I love to entertain and decorate...and cook!!

Here are some pictures of the Super Bowl Buffet!

Cookie Man took a great picture of the bar with his phone...If I can figure out how to upload it I will!

Cheesy Hot Wings Chicken Dip

Get recipe from here!

Pizza Dipping Sticks

Chips, Salsa and Guacamole

Veggie Tray

Apples and Caramel Dip

Bar-B-Que Weiners

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

Get Recipe from Here!

Glorious Nachos

Recipe below!

Cupcakes from Sam's Club

I bought this plastic grass from Hobby Lobby about 2 years ago on clearance!

The best purchase I ever made about $1/each.

I got about 8 of them and use them ALL the time for decorating!

Chalkboard with some Super Bowl Menu Items

THE CUPCAKE MONSTERS!!!

UNO

DOS

TRES

GLORIOUS NACHOS
Velvetta Cheese
Sausage or Hamburger Meat (cooked and crumbled)
Sliced Black Olives
Can of Sliced Mushrooms
Package of  Cream Cheese
Can of Rotel
Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted)

Throw in Crock Pot on HIGH for 1 1/2 hours.
Once melted, reduce to warm setting!

Ya know, I have made this so often I really don't know "how much" I use...just "what" I use. ( I should have taken a picture of the ingredients!) If you would like specifics let me know!

Oh...and..

GO TEAM!!

Wordless Wednesday

February Play Dough and Sensory Tub

When I saw these sensory tubs at 1+1+1=1 and Counting Coconuts, 

I knew Red was definitely going to be the theme for our Sensory tub!

I couldn't believe how many little red things I had!
(I still would like to add small filler/ pony beads.)

This has definitely been a winner in our house!

I also loved the idea, again from Counting Coconuts,
for Chocolate Scented Play Dough!

Yes!! It does smell yummy!

CHOCOLATE SCENTED PLAY DOUGH
Flour
Cocoa powder
Salt
Cream of tartar
Cooking oil
Boiling water
Mix 1 1/4 cups of flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup salt, 1/2
Tablespoon cream of tartar. Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons cooking oil, 1 cup
boiling water.
Stir quickly, mix well. Cook over low heat until dough forms a ball.
When cool, mix with your hands. Store in airtight container.

Recipe from here.