Yummy, yummy Chocolates

The final turn out. What ya think?







Chocolate lips, yummy, yummy








So last week, I thought it would be fun to try making candies, and send them to my nephews and nieces. I think for my first time round that it turned out pretty dang cute. Nothing better than molding candies out of chocolate. I love baking..

Thoughts

Life cannot be explained in a simple sentence..

When you think you lest need something is when you will find it.

When it is most inconvenient, life will throw the things you long for the most in front of you.

When you are terrified to make the move is when you will find that there is no better choice than to just do it.

Life will not just come to you if you sit by and wait for it, but if you work for it, it will come across easily.

Find something you love doing and you will never have to work a day in your life.

The best things in life AREN'T things at all.

Never take someone for granted, hold your loved once close to your heart,
because you might wake up one day and realize that you lost a diamond while you were collecting stones.

Out with the old in with the new !

2010 here we come.

It is so crazy to think we are already 2010, last year went by so fast, and we got to do so many things. Crazy cause I know this year will be even better. This year has started off so wonderful, we got to spend it with family and friends, and with each other. To be honest we haven't done much but spend time together. One of my goals for this year is to slow down and take time to to spend with just Jake, even if it is just staying in bed all day with him and playing Super Mario Wii.. Which we have done lol. I have so many goals that I cannot sleep at night, because I am just excited about them.
We are planning a trip, and some personal goals to benefit us, and I am so proud to be married to a man who doesnt just set new year goals but life long goals. So as for 2010 I am ready for it, I am so ready to take on lives new challenges, and make it the best year we have ever had.

Christmas

Christmas Morning at Moms
Josh falling asleep under the tree... Well, as close to the tree as he can get

Jakes mom wondering what is in her stocking...
Surprise ! !

Hmmmm I wonder what this is...
It is my ab lounge YAY!!

Christmas Eve, Jake opening his PJ's pants..
Family tradition we always got pj's on Christmas eve.

The best of sugar cookies

I love this time of year, I ended up making cookies for the better part of the day on Thursday. I had a lot more fun decorating them then I did baking them..
These are the things I like to do, give from your heart, give people your time.
I hope everyone gets the chance to give a little from the heart this year..

Hester

Twas weeks before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,but for a mouse.

Tis the season

I love sitting by the trees with just the Christmas lights
and wrapped tight in Jakes arms.

Now this is the one of the best additions to my decorations.
Ceramic Christmas tree.
I had one of these when I was a little girl, and my parents
use to put in our room at Christmas time.
I restored it, it was from Jean, and I hope to keep it around
for my children, and pass it on to them.

A cookies house :)
I wish I made it.. LOL I did that last year,
this year one of my friends made it for me so here
it is, PERFECT..

Cant forget Hockey.. My Mom bought this for Jake
a few years ago. Mom Thanks, its sooo cute, I love it..

Tis the season

I just couldnt help but put up the decorations and the trees.. I love the Holidays, and decorating.
As the holidays get closer, and the days get shorter, I hope that I can always remember to keep this spirit around all year.

This year it was nice, and fun putting up all the decorations. I started early (JULY) Yes I said July. I wanted a red and sliver tree and my own decorations. Can I say Terrys Village and ABC, are wonderful. I ordered early so I wouldnt have to worry about getting what I want..
I put the trees up, and garland, then me and Jake decorated them. I am so glad I have my Husband around to do these kind of things with. I know holidays aren't about the decorations, it about being with the ones you love.. I know stores are busier and people can get pushy, but it is nice to see the people who give that extra hand, and help others out. It is hard sometimes for me to remember to slow it down and take the time to be thankful. This year though it has been different, I dont know if it is because people just dont have the money to go buy gifts, so they are making them, and maybe for the first time understand that it really is the thought that counts.
I really am thankful for just the time I get to spend with Jake, and his family. It is the memories I will remember and talk about later on in life. So I hope we can make each one a good one.

HITMEN TOURNAMENT Nov 2009

UPDATE

The Sin City Hitmen won their first tournament of the season this weekend, taking the CHE Gambler's Cup. The Hitmen began tournament play on shakey ground, losing to the Lavelle Red Devils (Quebec) 7-4 after being ahead 2-0 at the end of the 1st period. The next day, the Hitmen came back strong and pounded the Mallaig Lightning (Alberta) by a score of 7-2. The Hitmen then tied the Coral Jokers (Alberta) 3-3. The Red Devils then tied the Lightning, which set up a Sin City Hitmen / Lavelle Red Devils rematch in the championship game. The battle for the Gambler's Cup was a close, fast-paced see-saw battle, but in the end, the Hitmen prevailed by a score of 4-2 against a Red Devils team

Cute Blox

Okay, so yes I am making Christmas decorations already, to be truthful I have been planing Christmas since Aug. Last year Carrie made these really cute blocks for Halloween. So this year I had to give me them a try. I LOVE THEM, I think think they turned out pretty cute, and I can't wait until the day after thanks giving so I can start putting up all my Christmas decorations..

So yeah I did make one Halloween one. This purple is just perfect.. :) I think I am having to much fun doing these, and I am doing glass blocks next. Dannie if you read this, it's way easy I'll tell you how..
BOO! I love these cute blox.

Update

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! SEPT. 24, 2009

Okay, so this was on Moms Birthday.

For some reason Jake is holding a fake rat in his hand. I love that man, he always makes everyone else laugh. I am so pleased to have been able to marry into a great family, and have a great family. I love Jakes family. Happy Birthday, and I am glad we get to share them together.

Kyles HOME COMING !

Jakes's brother came home from serving a 2 yr mission over in Brazil. We all went to the airport to welcome him home. He arrived on Sept. 22,2009
Since he has been home, the boys have been going golfing on Saturday mornings. I haven't really hung out with him much. I believe he has adapted just fine to the world, and I know he served a good mission. We're all glad to have him home again.

SWEET THOUGHTS

Aren't these just beautiful?

So I worked late last night, and when Jake came to pick me up, he was waiting outside the car with a dozen roses..
He is the sweetest man ever, he bought them just because he wanted to do something nice. :)
Even when times are tough, I know I will always have a close friend and partner in him. I am so glad to have him in my life, and all the memories we have made and all the ones left to make.
I love him so, and I know he loves me.. :) I know I can go through anything because I will have him beside me..

WHAT A WEEKEND ! (in like a lion, out like a lamb)

I thought I have had off weekend before, but wow this one takes the prize.
Last night I was at Jakes moms, and I thought what the heck I'll get on Facebook, while Jakes and Chad are keeping Zombies from taking over.
As soon as I got on, Stephanie sent me a message saying my Dad has been in and accident.
She couldn't call me because she didn't have my new number.
I was like What, cause it was 2 am and my Dad goes to bed early so I thought I would have heard something about it.
Turns out, my Dad fell asleep at the wheel while he was coming home from getting Ice cream at Smiths. He took out a power line, and the car was completely crushed wrapped around it..
He is doing I ok I guess. He is pretty banged up, and has a brace on his knee, a sore head and stomach. He is lucky to be alive, let alone as well as he is.. Pretty pricey Ice cream...

Well, today we had dinner at Jakes Moms, After dinner Mom went to visit her old friend Jean who she is like a daughter to. No one has heard from her since Thursday so Mom went to take her dinner. When she got there, she found she found the Tv on and Jean in better place. We guess she went peacefully, she was sitting on the couch watching tv. I feel bad because I know she will be greatly missed, and me and Jake always kept pushing off going and seeing her. She loved Jake so much, and always would give Mom something to bring for Jake. She had so much spunk and was very loving. We'll keep all the memories and know she's in a better place..

So with all this wild weekend , I am going to go bowling with the girls and relax.. :)

My best friends wedding

Megan and Mike :) They are so cute together, and she was the beautifulest bride ever..


Crazy to think we've been friends since 1st grade.. I know after all these years I can still call her, when I need a good laugh, or when I need to cry my eyes out. She is the bestest...

Here is all of us girls at Johnson mill..

4th of July

4th July, it was great, a family bbq, volleyball in the pool, great times, and well fireworks..


I think everyone enjoyed the pool even the dogs :) lol

LONG TIME, Jakes Birthday June 29 2009

This was Jakes birthday cake, that as you can see he loved it, maybe a little to much.
I had to call everywhere to find someone who would put the Chicago Blackhawks logo on a cake...

OH, did I mention that before he would cut into the cake, he scrapped off the logo. Yes he saved it, it is still sitting in our freezer...

LOL, this was the best, this little pink bag first was used 3 times for Jakes birthday. It says O.M.G. It's ur Bday. (in pink with lil fake diamonds all over) Chad, and Josh bought Jake Call of Duty 4 and 5 for his birthday but gave it to him early.. So Chad went and found the game and put it in the bag.. LOL Everyone loved it cause well it was empty.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE !