Crafts...

So, I am not a very "crafty" person. Every time the word "craft" is mentioned, Ryan usually pipes up and says, "Craps?" He isn't a fan of "crafts."

When it comes to being creative, I usually look for someone elses ideas and then carry them out myself. Which is why this next task will be a challenge for me but it could be fun for you. However, it will be good and I am excited to get better at something...

The first five people to respond to this post will receive something made by me. HOMEMADE! The item will be my choice made just for you!

Restrictions and Limitations:

1. I have complete creative freedom
2. What I create will be just for you
3. It will be done within the next 6 months
4. You have no clue what it will be. It may be a personalized note cards. I might bake something. I might not think of anything until 6 months from now...

The catch? You must re-post this on your own blog and offer the same giveaway to 5 people who comment. The first 5 people to leave a comment telling me they are in, will win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift from me! Be sure to post a picture of what you get!

Here's to creativity!

PBR

Ok, so you wouldn't guess that Ryan and I went to the PBR event here in Anaheim. We didn't even know what the PBR was until after we went... We are always up for something new, so we went to the Professional Bull Riding event! It was fabulous! One of my favorite parts was the opening event. They had a huge, I mean HUGE, bull head on the gates where the riders come out. As they announced each rider the huge bulls' eyes lite up RED and fire came rushing out of their mouths and nostrils followed by steam! It was so fun and funny! I loved it!

We watched 40 riders do their best to stay on the bull for 8 seconds! (8 seconds never seemed so long)! We learned a lot that night about the PBR. We learned that the bulls and the riders both get scores. We learned that bulls actually do paw at the ground and charge at people. Well, I already knew that, but Ryan thought the bulls only did that in cartoons! We learned that a really, I mean REALLY, fat man can hold a hot dog (plus the bun) in his mouth like a cigarette... Wish we had a picture of that...
We had a blast, and we enjoyed it so much we had to watch the second round the next night on TV to see who won! If you ever get a chance to go see bull riding, do it! It was really fun!

The Cutest BAG on the Block!

So, this is LOOOONG over due. This year for Christmas, Stacey (my sister) made me this adorable bag! It was JUST the right size for Camden, so we popped him right in. He was so warm and cozy in there! But... since Camden had to go home, I took my super cute bag home and made it my new church stuff bag! It is perfect and I LOVE it!

Thanks so much Stacey! I can't believe you actually made it! It is so, so, so cute! Way to go! THANK YOU STACEY!!

Our new SNUGGIE!

So, we decided to join the sunngie club! Ryan purchased TWO snuggies so we could each have our own to be all snuggied up in. We laughed and laughed at them for a long time, and then finally Ryan said he was going to get one. So, if you want to try before you buy, come on over and get all snuggied up! They are nice and cozy...

Ryan after watching the first bit of The Office! Love that show!

Boys and Girls

Everyone knows that boys don't really like to take pictures but they humor the woman in their life because they know the alternative is not a good option.


These boys decided it would be more fun to play football while the girls schemed about what angle the photos should be taken, what location had the best ambiance, who looked best next to who, and how to capture the children in their innocence.

Then, the boys fun turned to adventure when the football got stuck in the big tree. Now, it was more fun to try and get the football out of the tree! Each had their own idea for the solution. The girls wanted to watch the boys, and the boys put on a show for the girls, complete with acrobatics! Of course the boys did succeed, all the while the women in their life cheering them on to success.

Disneyland!

Thanks to my very special friend Susan, we were all able to celebrate Tiffany's birthday at Disneyland! We had SO much fun - even though it poured rain for about 2 hours. I was surprised how many "big kid" rides Sydney AND Haylee wanted to go on! We had a great time together at Disneyland and ALL weekend!

Tiffany's birthday breakfast at IHOP! I love going out for breakfast!

Super fast drivers on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride! I think this ride is faster than the Autotopia Cars...

Getting ready to go in the "It's a Small World" tunnel. The girls were so excited. Sydney let Haylee hold her 2 fingers just in case she was scared. Just in case you haven't been on the It's a Small World ride lately they have updated it and it is MUCH better! They've added a few things and spiced it up a bit, and got new boats!

Tiff and Mom taking a break from the pouring rain.

Tiff with her birthday pin. I made her stop so I could take a picture of her on our way out. We went on Space Mountain twice in a row and after that we were ready to head home and out of the rainy cold weather.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIFF and SUSAN!

Slow Cooker Contest

OK, so I really like stuff that comes out of my "slow cooker", (crock pot). The only problem is that I don't have enough recipes to cook in it all the time. I think I have like 4... So, I am having a contest. Please submit your most favorite main dish crock pot recipe by posting a comment with your recipe.

I will crock pot the ones that look yummy and the winner can come over to our house and partake of Ryan's famous dutch oven peach cobbler! (It is yummy)!

Can't wait!