Fall jar luminaries

I stumbled across some really beautiful tea light jar luminaires on a blog called Crafts by Amanda a few weeks ago and just knew I had to make some for myself. This is the kind of craft that's right up my alley. If it involves some sort of glue or paint I'm all in!
 I bought some spray adhesive for about $5, Bought 3 doilys for $3 and had some jars that I had no idea why my husband saved but was thankful that he did and some ribbon from my hairbow makin' days. All in all I guess this craft must have cost me around $9 for 3 luniairies. I didn't glue the ribbon to the rims so I could change it according to the the season or holiday. These were obviously Halloween themed so I will need to change them to Fall soon.
These would make a really beautiful gift for any occasion.As a matter of fact, I think I may just do that for my kids' teachers this year. Woo Hoo. teacher gifts DONE!


 Here are some photos of the ones I made based on the tutorial from Crafts by amanda.

Easter 2011

WOW! has a month almost passed since my last post??? I've been so incredibly busy with work and the kids and my nephews (I'll tell you all about that later) I haven't had a minute to post.

 Easter started of with a drizzly morning but, that didn't stop us from making it to church and boy was it a great service! There is something special about that one day a year that everyone makes it to church and what is even more special is what happens at the end of service. It always amazes me how many people give their lives to Christ that day and I pray that all of those who did find the support and love they need during this crucial time.

 After such a great service we made our way to Auntie Erica's house for an Easter egg hunt and lunch. Boy was that fun. There was no Spanish speaking clown at this party but, it was just as entertaining. Here are the highlights....

Ready, get set, GO!

  

 I can't reach!

Daddy help me.

 

 I don't see it!

Showing their loot.

 I found MONEY in my egg!!!

  

 Cousins.

Okay boys, let's take a nice picture....This is what they gave me.

 

 I guess this is better.

and the Easter baby. Hey, why didn't I get to hunt??? maybe next year when you can run with the big boys.

I hope your Resurrection day was filled with wonderful little blessings like mine!

Happy Easter to you.

Our Christmas Extraveaganza

 

 Here the princess is not quite sure she wants to share her monkey backpack with her cousin .

   

My hubby and me

  

My big boy and me

 

  We brought Sunday along for the festivities as well.

 On Christmas day we spend the morning opening presents at our house then go next door to Papa & Nana's house to have breakfast and open more presents. This year my brothers brought their A game and scored big points with the kids! They got everything they asked for! What awesome uncles my kids have.

 

 YAY MOONDOUGH!!

 OHHHHH NERF GUN!!!!

 YESSSSS BLACK OPS!!!!!

  

The day after Christmas we spend with my super fabulous Grandma at my Aunts house. By this time the kiddos are all pictured out and refuse to take any more pictures so, I have to be sneaky about it. Here the princess is hiding from me.

 This has to be one of my favorite pictures. My little family with my Grandma and Papa. This is what Christmas is really all about...Celebrating the gift that God gave us with the ones we love.

I hope your Christmas was filled with lot's of love and great family memories too.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!

Easy Halloween Cupcake Designs

 I've been on the hunt for some super spooky Halloween cupcake ideas for two different Halloween events and found a great post on Tip Junkie ( Have I mentioned how much I LOVE her blog?!) which led me to My Cake School's post - Goulish Goodies I'm thinking about making either the pumpkin cupcake (click on a picture for more details)

or the Spider cupcake since they look the easiest an I'm pretty lame when it comes to baking.

 I'll post pics of mine...hopefully they'll be as cute as these. Keep your fingers crossed : )