Sunday, January 31, 2010
GIRLS WEEKEND DAY 3
We woke up to a sunny, beautiful day so we hit the beach before we headed home.....
GIRLS WEEKEND DAY 1
We decided we were going to do Secret Sister presents for one another and we may have done Thursday night, all 3 days and the reveal within a 12 hour period....
Kim made these cute bags for us.....
Stephanie was my secret sister and she made me a heart scarf and bracelet, and bought me Count of Monte Cristo, gum, a notebook and lip balm......
We went and got a pedicure....
and came back to the beach house for a feast of our favorite things dinner.
Kim made these cute bags for us.....
Stephanie was my secret sister and she made me a heart scarf and bracelet, and bought me Count of Monte Cristo, gum, a notebook and lip balm......
We went and got a pedicure....
and came back to the beach house for a feast of our favorite things dinner.It was yummmmmmmmmy......
We went to the movie in our pajamas and saw When in Rome...
And may have gotten really silly in the theater while waiting for the movie to start.....
We went to the movie in our pajamas and saw When in Rome...
And may have gotten really silly in the theater while waiting for the movie to start.....LOVE DARE - DAY 10
Love is unconditional.
Love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love.
Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse, something that proves (to you and to them) that your love is based on your choice and nothing else. Wash your spouse's car. Clean the kitchen. Buy or make their favorite dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love.
Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse, something that proves (to you and to them) that your love is based on your choice and nothing else. Wash your spouse's car. Clean the kitchen. Buy or make their favorite dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
LOVE DARE - DAY 9
Love makes good impressions.
You have so many opportunities to greet your family on a daily basis. Coming through the door, meeting at lunch, on the phone, saying goodnight, etc... Adding warmth and enthusiasm gives you a chance to touch their heart in a subtle, unspoken way.
Love is a choice. So choose to change your greeting. Choose to love.
Challenge for Day 9 is to think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse and family today. Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.
You have so many opportunities to greet your family on a daily basis. Coming through the door, meeting at lunch, on the phone, saying goodnight, etc... Adding warmth and enthusiasm gives you a chance to touch their heart in a subtle, unspoken way.
Love is a choice. So choose to change your greeting. Choose to love.
Challenge for Day 9 is to think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse and family today. Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.
Friday, January 29, 2010
LOVE DARE - DAY 8
Love is not jealous.
Because love is not selfish and puts others first, it refuses to let jealousy in.
Celebrate successes of your spouse rather than resenting them. Let successes draw you closer together and give you greater opportunities to show genuine love.
Challenge for Day 8 is to determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and to reject any thoughts of jealousy. to help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements, take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
Because love is not selfish and puts others first, it refuses to let jealousy in.
Celebrate successes of your spouse rather than resenting them. Let successes draw you closer together and give you greater opportunities to show genuine love.
Challenge for Day 8 is to determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and to reject any thoughts of jealousy. to help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements, take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
I'M OFF FOR A GIRLS WEEKEND TO
recharge with this (sister-in-law, cousin, sister) fabulous, fun bunch.
I'm prepared to have my cheeks hurting from laughter....
I won't have internet but I"ll be back Sunday evening to draw a winner for the giveaway.
Meanwhile, if you've been following the Love Dare, the daily challenges will still post while I'm gone.
Have a great weekend!
I'm prepared to have my cheeks hurting from laughter....
I won't have internet but I"ll be back Sunday evening to draw a winner for the giveaway.Meanwhile, if you've been following the Love Dare, the daily challenges will still post while I'm gone.
Have a great weekend!
KIM HAS SOME FUN AND SILLY
apps on her iphone that we played with while we were waiting for the movie to start.....
LOVE DARE - DAY 7
Love believes in the best!
Challenge for Day 7 is to get two sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a few minutes writing out positive things about your spouse. Then do the same with negative things on the second sheet. Place both sheets in a secret place for another day. There is a different purpose and plan for each. At some point during the remainder of the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.
Challenge for Day 7 is to get two sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a few minutes writing out positive things about your spouse. Then do the same with negative things on the second sheet. Place both sheets in a secret place for another day. There is a different purpose and plan for each. At some point during the remainder of the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
I SAW MY FIRST
silent film tonight, IT....
We even had an awesome organ player...
It was a really cute movie and I had so much fun! I'm ready for another.....
We even had an awesome organ player...
It was a really cute movie and I had so much fun! I'm ready for another.....14 DAYS OF LOVE IS WHAT
I have planned for my man clan starting Feb 1.
My cousins and I have come up with some really fun ideas for our families.
I can't believe February is only 5 days away!
The past few years I have done a 14 Days of Love for my husband, leaving little treats here and there with cute and corny sayings for the two weeks prior to Valentines Day, but this year it's going to be a family affair with lots of love goodies for everyone.....
I have loads of recipes that will be in heart shapes, movies, garlands and other crafts, candlelight family dinners, etc...planned.
I thought I'd share the idea so that if you want to do a 14 day countdown too, you'd have plenty of time to plan because I think it's going to be SO fun and something even my teenagers will look forward to every day!
My cousins and I have come up with some really fun ideas for our families.
I can't believe February is only 5 days away!
The past few years I have done a 14 Days of Love for my husband, leaving little treats here and there with cute and corny sayings for the two weeks prior to Valentines Day, but this year it's going to be a family affair with lots of love goodies for everyone.....
I have loads of recipes that will be in heart shapes, movies, garlands and other crafts, candlelight family dinners, etc...planned.
I thought I'd share the idea so that if you want to do a 14 day countdown too, you'd have plenty of time to plan because I think it's going to be SO fun and something even my teenagers will look forward to every day!
IT'S A SAD DAY IN OREGON
for small businesses. Unfortunately ANOTHER tax increase was passed....
It's not easy being self employed and getting more and more difficult.....
It's not easy being self employed and getting more and more difficult.....
MY HEART GOES PITTER-PATTER
when I see these cabinets but I need one that fits my teeny frugal budget.
I'd love a shallow one just like this...
I can be patient....
I'd love a shallow one just like this...
I can be patient....
I'M IN LOVE
with these Squeeze Me Mittens by Oeuf.
They are an adult pair of mittens with a child's mitten sewn on.....
Now that I'm learning to knit, I might be seeing a project for next winter....
They are an adult pair of mittens with a child's mitten sewn on.....
Now that I'm learning to knit, I might be seeing a project for next winter....
LOVE DARE - DAY 6
Love is not irritable.
Are you a calming breeze or a storm waiting to happen?
Key reasons people are irritable: Stress, Selfishness, Lust, Bitterness, Greed and Pride
Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Balance, prioritize and pace yourself.
Challenge for Day 6 is to choose today to react to tough circumstances in your family in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
Are you a calming breeze or a storm waiting to happen?
Key reasons people are irritable: Stress, Selfishness, Lust, Bitterness, Greed and Pride
Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Balance, prioritize and pace yourself.
Some people are like lemons: when life squeezes them, they pour out a sour response. Some are more like peaches: when the pressure is on, the result is still sweet.
Challenge for Day 6 is to choose today to react to tough circumstances in your family in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
WHEN I FIRST HEARD ABOUT
cake mix cookies from my mother-in-law and then Marge, I wasn't expecting much deliciousness.
Then I tried them...
So delicious and so easy, my 2-14 year old man clan can make them....
Then I tried them...
So delicious and so easy, my 2-14 year old man clan can make them....Chocolate Carmel Cookies
1 box chocolate cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
Caramel pieces
Combine first three ingredients. Mix will be a little dry but just keep working it in until all combined. Take a TBSP or so of dough and roll in a ball. Put a piece of caramel in the center and cover completely with dough.
Bake at 350 for 9 minutes.
Warning - Oooey-gooey center is really hot, so restrain yourself for a few minutes or you'll burn your tongue!
FOR RUBY TUESDAY...
If you would like to participate in Ruby Tuesday, post a photo you have taken with red. A little or a lot it's up to you. Click here and follow the easy instructions.
LOVE DARE - DAY 5
Love is not rude.
~Guard the Golden Rule - treat your spouse and family members the same way you want to be treated.
~No double standards - be as considerate to your spouse as you are to strangers and coworkers.
~Honor requests - consider what your spouse already asked you to do or not to do. If in doubt, then ask.
Challenge for Day 5 is to ask your spouse to tell you three things that cause him or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do so without attacking them or justifying your behavior. This is from their perspective only.
~Guard the Golden Rule - treat your spouse and family members the same way you want to be treated.
~No double standards - be as considerate to your spouse as you are to strangers and coworkers.
~Honor requests - consider what your spouse already asked you to do or not to do. If in doubt, then ask.
Challenge for Day 5 is to ask your spouse to tell you three things that cause him or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do so without attacking them or justifying your behavior. This is from their perspective only.
Monday, January 25, 2010
GIVEAWAY!!
We are having a giveaway for our 42-inch letters that we are now selling at Laura Rae Designs....
To enter - leave a comment on this post.
Second entry - blog about the letters and giveaway on your blog, linking us to the post and then leave a comment on this post letting us know you where you blogged about it.
It's as easy as that!
Please encourage your friends to do the same!
Winner can have the letter of their choice in black or white.
Winner will be chosen Sunday night.
Good luck!
To enter - leave a comment on this post.Second entry - blog about the letters and giveaway on your blog, linking us to the post and then leave a comment on this post letting us know you where you blogged about it.
It's as easy as that!
Please encourage your friends to do the same!
Winner can have the letter of their choice in black or white.
Winner will be chosen Sunday night.
Good luck!
BLACK BEAN SALSA DIP
2 pkgs (8oz each) cream cheese3/4 cup mayonnaise
5 TBSP taco seasoning
2 green onion tops, thinly sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 can black olives, sliced
3/4 cup salsa
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
Mix first 3 ingredients until smooth and spread over a plate or bowl. Mix remaining ingredients together and spoon over cream cheese mixture. Serve with tortilla chips.
SO easy and SO good!
Your taste buds will be saying yummmmmm.....
LOVE DARE - DAY 4
Love is thoughtful.
Thoughtfulness is the constructive combination of patience, kindness and selflessness.
Challenge for Day 4 is to contact your spouse and family members sometime during the business of the day. Have no other agenda other than asking how they are doing and if there is anything you could do for them.
Thoughtfulness is the constructive combination of patience, kindness and selflessness.
Challenge for Day 4 is to contact your spouse and family members sometime during the business of the day. Have no other agenda other than asking how they are doing and if there is anything you could do for them.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
THIS PHOTO OF MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER,
Sarah DeArmon Rich Young, reminds me of the of the oldest daughter on Little House on the Prairie....
I think she's beautiful and today is her birthday.
If any of you family members know any stories about her, I'd love for you to email them to me.
I think she's beautiful and today is her birthday. If any of you family members know any stories about her, I'd love for you to email them to me.
LOVE DARE - DAY 3
Love is not selfish.
We all have low standards for ourselves but high expectations for our spouse and family members.
You either make decisions out of love for others or love for yourself.
Challenge for Day 3 is whatever you put your time, energy and money into will become more important to you. It's hard to care for something you are not investing in. Along with restraining from negative comments, do something special that says, "I was thinking of you today."
We all have low standards for ourselves but high expectations for our spouse and family members.
You either make decisions out of love for others or love for yourself.
Challenge for Day 3 is whatever you put your time, energy and money into will become more important to you. It's hard to care for something you are not investing in. Along with restraining from negative comments, do something special that says, "I was thinking of you today."
Saturday, January 23, 2010
WISH LIST WAS THE
theme for mom's birthday.
There have been many things she has wanted to do....
There have been many things she has wanted to do....
We had delicious pizza at the haunted pizza parlor.....
She experienced the line and scrumptiousness of delicious donuts....
Someone was quite anxious for a maple bacon donut and kept chanting 'voodoo donuts, voodoo donuts'....
Someone was quite sleepy and fell asleep in grandpa's arms...
Den and Mary danced the line away....
And we walked along the river....
It was the perfect day for a birthday....
She experienced the line and scrumptiousness of delicious donuts....
Someone was quite anxious for a maple bacon donut and kept chanting 'voodoo donuts, voodoo donuts'....
Someone was quite sleepy and fell asleep in grandpa's arms...
Den and Mary danced the line away....
And we walked along the river....
It was the perfect day for a birthday....
LOVE DARE - DAY 2
is kindness in action.
Patience is how love REACTS in order to minimize a negative circumstance and kindness is how love ACTS to maximize a positive circumstance.
Kindness has 4 basic ingredients:
Patience is how love REACTS in order to minimize a negative circumstance and kindness is how love ACTS to maximize a positive circumstance.
Kindness has 4 basic ingredients:
~gentleness~
~helpfulness~
~willingness~
~initiative~
Challenge for Day 2 is in addition to saying nothing negative again today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness.~helpfulness~
~willingness~
~initiative~
IT'S A GREAT DAY TO
celebrate my mom's birthday.....
She is kind, talented, loving, caring, interesting and interested, funny, a wonderful mother and fabulous diet pepsi lovin' grandmother.
She is kind, talented, loving, caring, interesting and interested, funny, a wonderful mother and fabulous diet pepsi lovin' grandmother.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!
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