Day 6

Today we are getting back to the grindstone for school.

Day 5

I was not able to post anything yesterday so  I am doing it today! ;) Yesterday we babysat sweet Aden. We had a good day with him.

Aden was too busy flirting with Gabriella too eat! ;)

Day 4

I have not been feeling well for the past few days, so Gabriella decided to make me lunch in hopes that it makes me feel better. Not sure how my stomach will handle it, but it did make me smile! I have an awesome and thoughtful little girl!!!!

Day 3

Today Gabriella and I spent the day running errands and just spending time with each other. We met Shanie for dinner before the womens ministry game night at church. I found a heart shaped chicken nugget and thought it was neat. ;)

Day 2

I got a crock pot for Christmas this year, which I have been wanting for a while. for those of you who know me well, you know that I have not had any success with cooking a pot roast EVER!!!!! It always turns out like a piece of rubber! Well, today I tried it again with my new crock pot and it turned out soooo good!!!!! I am so excited! It was tender, juicy, and very tasty!

Day 1

Ok folks, here's the first post of my pic a day for 365 days! ;) Hopefully, I can keep this up! hee hee.  This picture was taken at a friends house where we had a bon fire for New Years Eve.  I love this picture! There's just something about being outside admiring God's creations with a bonfire and a cross in the background.

Gabriella's home!!!

WAHOO! Gabriella finally made it home! I missed  her so much and am so happy to have her home!

She is so used to being on the go and didn't want to go home yet. So we had a girly day at the mall with some friends. The girls were being silly and had a great time.

Then we went home to open presents. Gabriella got something that she really needed for school! A big eraser for BIG mistakes! Haha

We had a great first day home! She is now playing her new Wii game.

SNOW DAY!!!!!!

It finally snowed here!

The snow is so pretty. I just love it!

Perfect day for chili!

Patty does not like the snow at all and has decided to stay inside and keep warm!

Sneak Peak

Just a sneak peak! I've been up to something! ;) Hopefully it'll get done one day soon. Haha

Blessed to Bless

Most of you know that I am passionate about helping the homeless. This lays heavy on my heart. I had the privilege to read a blog that really spoke to my heart. The basic concept is to make "blessed to bless bags" to hand out to the homeless. I have decided to adopt this idea and would love for some of you to get involved as well, if you are called to. Please feel free to read this blog to get a better idea of what a blessed to bless bag is. http://www.joyshope.com/2010/11/i-heart-big-hearts.htm l am accepting donations to start making these bags to hand out. If you have anything you would like to donate, please let me know. I will gladly accept anything, but here is an idea of somethings that I am looking for:

1 gallon ziplock bags

juice boxes

sample size items, such as shampoo, soap, tooth paste, lotion, deodorant, wipes, cough drops, etc.

peanut butter crackers

small cans of food that has a pull top on it (fruits, canned meats, veggies)

Cheese and crackers  

Power bar  

Tuna in a bag (no cans requiring an opener)  

Vienna sausages  

Beef jerky

granola bars, nutrigrain bars

socks

gloves

hats

scarves

lip balm

Small Bibles or Bible tracts

The list could go on! Any of the basic needs that someone may need out of the streets. Thank you in advance for helping with this very worthy cause. Now let's go out there and start blessing some people!!!! ;)