What Makes Me Happy and Swap Goodies!

I just received an award and was tagged by my sweet girlfriend, Noelle, to name 10 things that make me happy.....

Here's the cute award!

1. My two wonderful kids

2. My sweet, sexy Glenn

3. My precious little Liam

4. My wonderful bosses and the best job in the world!

5. Ice fishing

6. Crafting and glittering

7. Watching football

8. Shopping at craft stores

9. Being pain free....but don't think that will happen anytime soon!!!

10. A good dinner out with Glenn

I know I'm supposed to tag 10 people to list what makes them happy, but I'll let whomever wants to do this to feel free!

I participated in a Valentine swap, hosted by Dolly at From my Cherry Heart. I was paired with Tammy from Home in Virginia and oh my goodness did she spoil me! Look at all the goodies I received....

What a cute card...

This was the box that everything was in...I absolutely love it..and it's PINK!

Here's everything wrapped up so pretty....until I tore into it!

Look at all this sweetness....ha...especially the brownie pictured there - it's now GONE!

I can't wait to wear those socks...they're so warm and soft! And look at that little doll..it's just the cutest thing!

And chocolate....yummm...and a candle!

Thank you Tammy so much....I love everything!

Here are two of my three favorite men...Glenn and Liam! Oh my gosh, Liam just loves his grandpa! And the reason Glenn has his glasses on his forehead --- that's what he does when he reads, so Liam is used to seeing them up there. When he doesn't have them there, Liam looks at Glenn's forehead like something is missing...lol!

Well...the weather here is not getting any warmer. We're supposed to have snow again this weekend...but the good news is that Glenn and I will hopefully be going ice fishing in the next couple of weeks...yippeee!!!

Take care everyone...and stay warm!

Hugz,

Michele

Finally Got some Valentine's Crafts Done!

I finally found some time to finish a few Valentine's projects...at least it was a couple of weeks before the actual day!

I have about 4 of these in process of being finished, but wanted to get at least one listed in my Etsy shoppe! I love doing these houses...each one is different and they're so fun to do.

I saw these wreaths at Williams Sonoma...forgot how much they were, but it was a lot, so I decided to make one myself. Between Holly of Girls at Heart, and Twyla of Two Crazy Crafters, I was able to get some old vintage Valentine's that I could print off and use. I used a Dollar Tree wreath form, found some red polka dot material and used that to wind around, then hot glued the little Valentine's onto the material. I love how it turned out!

And I just couldn't post and not include a picture of my adorable little Liam. He's growing so much and is starting to develop a real personality. He loves his grandma and breaks out into a big smile whenever he sees me!!!

Not much else new or exciting...my weekends are now full of watching Liam while Cassie works. I can't wait until it's a little warmer and I can take him with me to the thrift stores and garage sales!

Hugz,
Michele

Another Year Older!

Yes friends, tomorrow I will be another year older...but another year wiser??? Not so sure about that!

I've had so much on my mind lately, that I think I need to take a step back and see everything that I have to be thankful for. My kids, Glenn, my job (which I love), a roof over my head...I see all those poor children in Haiti that have lost their parents...oh how hard that is to watch. I know God is watching out for them, but my heart just breaks to see all the pain and suffering.

Wanted to share a picture from last Sunday...we had some freezing rain and sleet over night and this is what our tree looking like outside our back door. It was simply beautiful! Please ignore the pallets out there...we never got around to using them in our bonfires!

I have been crafting a little this week...I will hopefully have a few things done to show you by the weekend. My poor kitchen...I just get it cleaned up and then, once again, I spread all my craft supplies and projects all over the table!

Have a wonderful weekend y'all...and be safe!

Hugz,

Michele

Christmas...A Little Late

I know I'm a little late with getting some Christmas pictures posted, but just haven't had my groove on to blog. I've still been visiting, but let's face it...my life is just borrrriinnnngg!

We had a wonderful, quiet Christmas...enjoying this little peanut. I spoiled him...but that's what Grandma's are for right? I wanted to buy him a little toy motorcycle, but I got a severe "mom, he's only a month old" from Cassie. So I settled for a little thing you put on the car seat carrier that makes noise...how absolutely boring.

I love this picture of Liam with Cassie...his bib (which I bought him of course)...says "Chick Magnet"...hehehehe! I just love this little boy...and am constantly telling him so!

Well, we do have some good news...Cassie passed her state board for hair design and barbering...yippeee!!! I'm so incredibly proud of her...she is so good with hair and will do so well!

And Mark...well...this son of mine impressed me so much. For his first semester at college, his GPA was a 4.0 and he made the deans list...all while working 42 hours a week! God has graced me with the BEST children (and grandchild) in the world!

I haven't really done any crafting, although I am in a Valentine swap that I need to get started on soon. Liam bought me (well, I really bought it, but he wrapped it up...well, Cassie wrapped it) for Christmas a Cricut. I got such a deal on the day after Thanksgiving...at Michael's...instead of it being $299, I got it for...wait for it....$65. Yup...can't wait to start using it!

That's my life in a nutshell...we're in the process of looking for another house to rent. The one we're in right now is just not big enough and I really want Liam to have his own room, along with Grandma having a craft room again!

We're actually going to have a heat wave here in Wisconsin...it's supposed to be 30 degrees tomorrow...whooooot!

Hugz,
Michele

Wishing you a VERY Merry Christmas!

Wanted to take a quick moment and wish all my friends a very Blessed and Merry Christmas. May you spend time with the ones you love and enjoy peace in this wonderful day.

Big hugz from my home to yours,

Michele

I Need to Diet!!!!

What a title huh??!!! OMG, I have been doing nothing but eating these days and I definitely have to stop. None of my clothes are fitting and I will NOT buy bigger sizes. Yesterday, me and 3 of the secretaries that have worked together for a long time went out for a Christmas lunch. We try to go out at least once a month...but this month we went to a more expensive restaurant. The place we went to is Tsukasa...it's a Japanese restaurant where they cook the food in front of you. The picture below is where they get the oil hot and then fire it up! Talk about some intense heat!!!

I got steak tenderloins and shrimp...let me tell you girls...this is the BEST food. With your meal you get a salad, with a dressing that I can't even begin to describe...I think it has horseradish in it and it's so delish! Then you get fried rice, veggies and your main course. The only thing not cooked in front of you is the salad...I was so full...you get an enormous amount of food!

Here's the 4 of us...this pic makes me look like 2 ton tessie...no lie, I'm dieting after the holidays! It's Carol, me, Sue and Linda...what a group we are. Then we drew names and exchanged a $10 gift...it was so much fun!

Here's my little peanut...in his Bears shirt!! I'm startin him early!!! I bought him those little Ugg boots (not the real ones)...he just looked so adorable!

I had to go pick up one of Glenn's presents at Cabela's and Santa was there...so of course, Liam had to sit on Santa's lap. He was sound asleep...and didn't cry!

Cassie and Liam are in Green Bay visiting her girlfriend and I am definitely missin my little boy. They're only staying a couple of days, but sheesh, my house is empty without them there!

Well, we never got the 10 inches of snow we were supposed to get last week. Since we live so close to Lake Michigan, we got mostly rain and sleet...I think we only got about 2 inches....so sorry there aren't any pictures of our blizzard!

I think I'm finally done with my shopping...all that's left is a few stocking stuffers...yeah!!! My truck is taking longer than anticipated to get the engine replaced. And now the guy doesn't want to do the lift kit, so I've had to find another mechanic that is willing to do it...grrrrr! I wanted it back by Christmas...but oh well!

Take care all....
Hugz,
Michele

Swap Gifts

I was paired with Noelle from Lil Bits and Pieces of Me for the Homemade Christmas Swap that Heidi put together....oh my goodness..Noelle sent me the greatest goodies! Wonderful ornaments and chocolate...hmmmm, I love chocolate!

Wonderful odds and ends...ribbons and buttons...ohhhh, I can't wait to create more things!

This cute stocking that she embellished...it's so adorable!

This is what it looked like all wrapped up!

Thanks Noelle!

I just love this picture of Cassie and Liam sleeping...I just couldn't help myself and had to take it! Liam is definitely have a hard time with spittting up and sleeping. Cassie talked to the nurse today, so hopefully he won't have to go on any medication!

She took her state board test yesterday...should find out in 2-3 weeks if she passed. What a long day...we didn't get done until almost 4:00...All 3 of us were tired and needed naps!

Still haven't put up any decorations...not sure if I will or not. Just haven't had the energy lately! We're supposed to get a foot of snow tonight...I'll be sure to post pics!

Hugz all!

Michele