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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long time no blog

Wow. It seems like forever since I have blogged. Ha! Having a 3 1/2 year old and a 3 month old will cause that though. lol. I have been doing great - very busy - but great. However, the past few days haven't been 'super'. E.J. got sick a week or so ago, and now I have it. Uggh. No flu. Just cough & cold. But that is more than enough. Blah. I had a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year's. I hope you all had a great one too. *winks*

My new years resolution was this: To maintain a healthy weight, walk every day, eat healthier, live a healthy lifestyle, be more committed to my relationships (friends), and spend more time tending to my children's needs instead of my house chores. And last, but sure not least - in fact I should have put this one first - to grow more closely to my Father in Heaven, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

I have been reading "Reshaping it All" by Candace Cameron Bure. It is an amazing book. I suggest any woman to read it - especially Christian women. It is about living healthier, losing weight and keeping it off, and just loving your life. I know I love the book.

I will update more - and try to post some more pictures. I would like to start a 'picture a day' thing. We will see if I can keep up. LOL. Till another time. I bid you farewell, blogging world.

*edit* I SO cannot wait for Spring. I am so excited for flowers, iced tea, sidewalk chalk, and walks in the park!! Who else is with me? *smiles*

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