Color My World

Good morning, blogging world! Gosh it is early for a Saturday. *yawn* Blah. Well, my little ray of sunshine woke up about 20 minutes ago. Changed his diaper, and now he is sitting in his favorite place. His Boppy Bouncer. (gosh I love that thing!) He likes to watch cartoons. I know...at 4 months you probably think I'm crazy. 4 years ago I would think the same thing. But now that my first son is almost 4 and E.J. is turning 4 months soon...watcing T.V. isn't the worst thing anymore. lol. I think he likes the colors. He just lights up and smiles and laughs with it. It makes me smile alot. Alot alot. Ha ha.

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So a couple of days ago, for the first time in my life, I didn't throw my son's old, broken crayons in the trash. I just broke them all down into really small pieces - popped them in my Pampered Chef 'mini' muffin pan and placed them in a 200* oven for 10 minutes. Presto! New crayons! My soon to be 4 year old loves them! And so does mommy, to be quite honest! Ha! I have never done that and my mom never did it for me. Quite cool, I must say. *smiles*

Have you ever melted down crayons? Any certain pan shapes you tried? Did your kids totally fall in love with them? Let me know! I would love to hear your stories!

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{needs coffee. *yawn*}

Valentine Wreath

So - here is my wreath. That I have quite literally - used all year 'round. I found this little baby at a yard sale about a year ago. It was originally a Mantle hanging. You know, it has the twined handle at the top for hanging, then it trails down like a branch. Well, I bought this for $2 and I just wrapped it around into a 'wreath' shape circle. Took a couple of the twiggy parts and twisted them together. Stuck that end on the nail in the wall. There ya have it. A wreath.

I added the red ribbon from my

local craft store. Well, I bought it about 2 years ago. My husband and I renewed our Wedding Vows in 2009 and my colors were red, black, and white. So, I didn't just go out and by this now. Pretty sweet. The little red bow at the top was attached to our Flutes during our wedding reception. I had tons left over. lol. Easy Peezy.

What do you think? Not bad for about $3!

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Tickle Me Pink

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I just love Valentine's Day! Don't you? I love getting to wear pinks & reds on my nails. *smiles* I usually don't wear nail polish on my finger nails. I do on my toes...but not fingers. Anyway - today I am taking a little rest and pampering myself a bit. So, out comes the nail kit. My two selections are Fuscia and Viva Pink. I didn't want to go the red 'Cherry' route today...maybe next week. *winks* Hmm...I have on Revlon's 'Light' right now. It is a beautiful, simple pink.

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Yep. Gonna go with Viva Pink. *smiles* Anyone ever pamper themselves. Just out of the blue? What do you do to relax and rejuvenate? Bubble bath? By candlelight? Reading a book? Mani-Pedi? Let me know! Seriously. I'd like to see if ppl actually read my blog. HA.

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Be My Valentine?

Valentine's Day is only 13 days away! I am so excited! I just love these Sweet Tarts conversation hearts. I can't stop at just one. Or two. Or 10. lol. This year I would like to surprise my sweetie with a night of romance...we will see if I can deliver. *winks* Hoping I can get mamaw and papaw in on it and watch my munchkins for a night...we will see how that will go down. Ha Ha. If not - I can deal with a chick flick and some chocolate covered strawberries. :)

Anyone have any plans on V-Day? Any special traditions you and your hunny keep up with?

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camping anyone?

{if anyone knows this blogger, please let me know so I can credit them!}

I found this adorable little cake on a blog while surfing the net most of the day last weekend - for birthday themes for my soon to be 4 year old. I had done soooo much looking that I forgot where I found this one. lol.

I already have a cakery planning this one out. I am so excited she can do it! :)

What do you guys think?

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.Camp Out Birthday Party.

.first of all I need to give this girl a BIG hello! her blog is amazing - and to her I am grateful, because she is the reason I am having this theme for my son's 4th birthday this year.

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http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/search?q=camp

So how cool is this?!?!?!? I have already started jotting down notes on how to make everything, what to buy, and just how awesome it will be! He is going to love this - plus he totally adores the outdoors! I also found another idea blogging around over the past couple of months - to serve beverages such as Lemonade out of Ball Canning jars. Or to serve Izze soda pop...or something in glass bottles with a crazy straw...so inspiring! :)

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Winter Wonderland

I woke up this morning to a b-e-a-utiful blanket of 8 inches of snow. *smiles* I have loved this week. Entirely. Gonna venture out later and make a snowman with my little munchkin. I have made some "New Year" resolutions that I plan on sticking to for the rest of my life. I have started working out again - after 4 years - I do 30 solid minutes each day of a mixture of sit-ups, crunches, stretches, arm circles, yoga poses, and stepping (using stairs). I feel so much better. I have also implemented a new diet. Well, it isn't really a 'diet' persay. It is just eating healthier, and having portion control. I am so proud of my little family totally adjusting to it so well. I have also made it a #1 priority to not only work out and eat healthier ever single day, but to read my Bible. And have a closer, more personal, relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

I am just so thrilled about this new year, and this new journey of life we are all taking on at the Stanley home. I hope everyone out there in the blogging world is doing well. I know for me and my house, we WILL serve the Lord!

Also - we have committed to tame down the t.v., internet, radio time. I have decided NOT to spend all of my waking hours on FB or here, or sitting around watching t.v. all day. Ha. I hope that maybe even some of you out there, can enjoy this freedom too. Let me tell ya, I have thoroughly enjoyed catching up on ALOT of reading, spending time with my family and just loving and living my LIFE. This beautiful life that GOD has blessed me with.

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