I want one of these!!!

The Silhouette SD is the coolest.

( http://www.silhouettemachine.com/ ) Basically just like the cricut, but cheaper and no need to buy expensive cards or programs. The silhouette plugs into your computer and uses your fonts and designs already on your computer. Then you can buy special designs for as low as $1.99 on their site and other sites. I have fallen in love with the vinyl designs and glass etching! I have been checking out everybody's things that they have been making with the silhouette and wish I had the money and time to take on another hobby. Oh well another thing to add to my wish list.....:)

Life is tough, Deal with it! :)

I love Blaine for many reasons, but I really love him for toughing me up! Throughout our marriage we have encountered many hard times and each time Blaine has had to deal with all my selfish whining and complaining. Each time he has pulled me out of my misery and told me kindly but bluntly that life is tough, deal with it. Or in his exact words "suck it up and deal"!!LOL :) In the moment I hated to hear those words, because it meant time to move on, stop whining, and do what needs to be done to get through the trial. In retrospect I love those words! They made me stronger, tougher and more willing to take on tasks that before seemed impossible. They have made me realize that tough times will come and they will seem endless at points, but if I remain strong, keep a positive perspective and always remember the blessings and help from my Heavenly Father in all things I will get through whatever is thrown at me! :) Blaine's words have helped me to complain and whine less, stop blaming and start fixing, and to remember to turn to my Heavenly Father for help and understanding whenever life gets tough! For this I love you Blaine! You have made me realize that no matter how hard life gets, someone else has it tougher, and that if in the middle of my crisis I can stop complaining long enough to see the needs of others and lighten their burden then that is what it is all about!!! So to you Blaine I say THANKS for those simple words "Suck it up and deal"! I still do my fair share of whining and complaining, but it helps to have someone to put things back in perspective! ;)

December Poem

Since December was so busy and I didn't have alot of time to post, I decided to make an an annual tradition of writing a poem of all that happened in the month of December. I did it last year and had so much fun writing it. So here it goes...( beware this is VERY long)
We tried to decorate the tree with the most care, Carter broke a few ornaments and mom about pulled out her hair. :) We hung the stockings above the fireplace, in hopes that Santa would come with haste.
Cooper sang a few Christmas songs and although it didn't take too long, Mom was the proudest she could be because he sang with his Kindergarten class for all to see.

The boys painted Christmas pictures to decorate the house, they had lots of fun and it kept them as quite as a mouse.

Cooper sat on Santa's lap and became as nervous as can be. Carter thought Santa was a bit strange,but decided he would sit to get some candy.

We also made sugar cookies for Santa and friends to eat,

Cooper wrote Santa a real sweet note and
Carter found the cookies to be a most delightful treat!

When Christmas morning finally came, toys and presents were opened and claimed (well, except for the underwear that Cooper deemed LAME)!! :) A Bakugan for Cooper. It's a weird little toy. But when he saw it he nearly jumped for joy!

A race car for Carter to keep him quite busy, or maybe it is meant to make mom super dizzy.

A new hat for Blaine and a Harry Potter DVD, a movie for us to watch later on the TV. Carter LOVES Elmo, just ask him to sing the song. He can belt out the words to Elmo's world without getting one word wrong.

A dragon castle was high on Cooper's list. Santa knew he would be in trouble if this one was missed.

New Einstein pajamas and the movie Percy the train, kept Carter fully entertained. (Thanks Nathan and Jill for the pajamas!!!)

Video games, just like dad, made Cooper very glad.

A Stocking full of candy makes the day complete. Surely nothing else can compete?

But wait there is more, can it be? Santa left a note about a gift outside by a tree.

A trampoline, oh what fun! Now they can jump and jump until the day is done.

Then on to my mom's, lots of wonderful food to eat. Her pies, rolls and dressing can't be beat!

Family, fun and lots of food always puts us in the Holiday mood!

How many people can fit on one couch? Five or more, my family can vouch!

Adam and Carter are cousins and best friends. They love to play with each other and the fun never ends. Finally the day was over and it was time to rest. A cozy little spot with Papa was just the best!

But wait, there was one last Christmas surprise for us to take home. Little Henry dog was coming to our backyard to rome. Cooper thinks Henry is just the best. A step above all the rest.

Carter thinks Henry is a fun little toy, but Henry just loves having a cute, caring little boy!

I finally made homemade wheat rolls that came out just right. They were tasty,soft, fluffy and light! I also tried some monkey bread which was gobbled up with much delight.

So 2009 has come to an end and I am very excited for 2010 to begin! No one knows what will happen or what it will bring, but hopefully happiness and joy throughout all will ring.