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Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, December 29, 2011
New Years Eve 2012
As another year winds down all I can say is I am happy to Ring in the New Year with a tweentastic party tomorrow night. These ice cream cones will be a hit with the girls!
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
4th Grade Christmas Party
Yesterday was Emily's 4th Grade class Christmas party & as I walked by the Snowflake Tree I got a fuzzy feeling I was gonna have fun joining in on all the Reindeer games.
With snacks like this waiting, I new for sure I was in for a treat.
Stuff the Santa was one station that was a big hit divided up into four teams. Each team selected a Santa, planned their stuffing actions & when ready got one minute to stuff Santa with as many balloons as possible.
I missed snapping the fourth teams efforts but here is the winning Santa below proudly wearing his bow! Presents were awarded to the whole team Barracuda for having the most balloons totaling 38...
Emily managed to get her present of Gummy Bears a little earlier than the rest of her team. LoL She new she had won & helped herself to the winnings! :o)
Another very sweet station was the yummy butter creamed frosting Christmas cookie station. All the kids participated in this one & definitely liked a lot of frosting with their cookies sprinkled with love.
What's Christmas without snow globes? I loved this station. Seeing all the kids gaze into their finished globe as if staring magic in the eye made my heart glow like Rudolph's nose. The children had three choices to pick from for their little figurine inside...Christmas tree, gingerbread man or a snowman. These globes will bring many years of joy to all their homes every season.
On a cold winter night was the start of a story that everyone in class had to continue with a sentence each. With warning from the teacher the story was "kept clean." :o)
With snacks like this waiting, I new for sure I was in for a treat.
Stuff the Santa was one station that was a big hit divided up into four teams. Each team selected a Santa, planned their stuffing actions & when ready got one minute to stuff Santa with as many balloons as possible.
I missed snapping the fourth teams efforts but here is the winning Santa below proudly wearing his bow! Presents were awarded to the whole team Barracuda for having the most balloons totaling 38...
Emily managed to get her present of Gummy Bears a little earlier than the rest of her team. LoL She new she had won & helped herself to the winnings! :o)
Another very sweet station was the yummy butter creamed frosting Christmas cookie station. All the kids participated in this one & definitely liked a lot of frosting with their cookies sprinkled with love.
What's Christmas without snow globes? I loved this station. Seeing all the kids gaze into their finished globe as if staring magic in the eye made my heart glow like Rudolph's nose. The children had three choices to pick from for their little figurine inside...Christmas tree, gingerbread man or a snowman. These globes will bring many years of joy to all their homes every season.
On a cold winter night was the start of a story that everyone in class had to continue with a sentence each. With warning from the teacher the story was "kept clean." :o)
Monday, December 19, 2011
Singing The National Anthem
Looking forward to Breanna singing with her fifth grade choir at a couple of informal performances in January and February. They will be singing the National Anthem at two Varsity sporting events at Minnetonka High School. First, on Tuesday, January 24th (7pm) at the Girls Basketball Game vs. Osseo. And secondly, on Thursday, February 2nd (7pm) at the Varsity Wrestling Match vs. Eden Prairie.
Elf on The Shelf
Our Elf on the Shelf will be making his 1st annual visit to our home today. As the story goes, he watches over the children and reports back to Santa every night. Every morning til Christmas the girls will have to find where he landed.
With 6 days left til Christmas today he will “make his appearance” when the girls come home from school they will have to give him a name when they spot him. My job will be remembering to move him.
Looking forward to this fun new family tradition the last week til Santa comes. Christmas Eve we will have a send off party for our Elf on the Shelf til next year!
Photos to come!
Do you have an Elf in your house? What did you name him? What are some of the best places the kids have found him?
With 6 days left til Christmas today he will “make his appearance” when the girls come home from school they will have to give him a name when they spot him. My job will be remembering to move him.
Looking forward to this fun new family tradition the last week til Santa comes. Christmas Eve we will have a send off party for our Elf on the Shelf til next year!
Photos to come!
Do you have an Elf in your house? What did you name him? What are some of the best places the kids have found him?
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Holiday Lights in Hopkins
101 Ridgewood Dr.Hopkins, MN Going tonight for a Hopkins holiday tradition for many years to see a wonderful light show after the Holidazzle Parade where Dr. Santa will be passing out candy canes. The home is of Rick, Lynn and Andy Rozell, where they will have more than 20,000 lights shining. We happen to have the in's with this Santa. Rick works with Derek so my girls better be on their best behavior tonight! :o)
Portable North Pole
How convenient for all the Naughty girls & boys young & old to find out what list they made. I wake up the other morning to find an email from PNP & I unfortunately made the naughty list ...Gotta love Breanna :o) Of course she puts dad on the nice list, really? How does he rate? At least Santa knows I want shoes. I am just waiting to see what lists Breanna & Emily make.
Only 8 days left better get your list in!
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/home
Only 8 days left better get your list in!
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/home
Lights Lighting up Nationwide
BennettLights.com showcases the Bennett family display in north-central Florida.
Christmas in Shirley showcases a display in Shirley, New York.
Christmas Utah is Marty Slack's spectacular display in (where else?) Utah. In addition to tens of thousands of animated lights and displays, this has to be one of the few displays that features live music!
ChristmasDisplays.net This is a great site that contains videos of displays and many tips for the display enthusiast. I learned a few things there, and I've been doing this a long time!
Christmas Spectacular is Scott Hardin's display in Columbus, Indiana. Scott also created the great logo for PlymouthLights.com.
Crazy4holidays Display pictures: 'Crazy' does displays for Halloween, Christmas, and Easter.
Computerized Christmas is a display that started in an apartment from the beginning then went to a home. Jeremy will be documenting his progress as he computerizes his display.
Dominik Rabenaldt is a teenager with his own display and website.
Drew Hickman's pages discuss his own displays, as well as some hints for creating your own, and some technical info about computer control.
HudsonChristmas.com is Marc Mousseau's award winning display in Hudson, NH.
The Klein's Holiday Lights features pictures of their growing display.
Ron Lister has a very nice display, and his website includes pictures and a video clip
LightHog's Christmas Lights Page contains some repair and technical information, including some circuit schematics for controlling lights.
livonialights.com is the online home of Timothy Howse's CHRISTmasland display in the Detroit area. His display is dedicated to celebrating the
true meaning of Christmas, Jesus Christ.
Scott Loftus has a nice display in Sherman, Illinois.
Magic Christmas is an unusual Christmas light display located in Alexandria, LA, hosted by Walter and Jackie Monkhouse, one of the nicest couples one could ever meet. This site showcases the display, which features a light show, a real train, and real lighted toys. .
Mark Obermiller's House of Lights: Showcases Mark's spectacular Christmas light-shows, with spreading the Good News of the birth of Jesus as its primary focus. I was fortunate enough to see several of these shows via videotape.
Mike Sigmond has a nice display controlled by Light-o-Rama.
Our Christmas House is a display in New Zealand
That Christmas House is a display in North Plainfield, New Jersey
TwasTheNightBefore.com The Parcell Family of Geneva, IL has a display of 26,500 lights and a nice website.
WeLoveChristmasLights.com is the online home of Jeff and Rhonda Womack's display near San Antonio, Texas.
showcases Zac Cutt's computer-controlled Christmas display in Holland Landing, Onterio.
Zimmerman Christmas Lights is a great display in Balboa Island, California with the theme "Walking in a Wired Wonderland".
Christmas in Shirley showcases a display in Shirley, New York.
Christmas Utah is Marty Slack's spectacular display in (where else?) Utah. In addition to tens of thousands of animated lights and displays, this has to be one of the few displays that features live music!
ChristmasDisplays.net This is a great site that contains videos of displays and many tips for the display enthusiast. I learned a few things there, and I've been doing this a long time!
Christmas Spectacular is Scott Hardin's display in Columbus, Indiana. Scott also created the great logo for PlymouthLights.com.
Crazy4holidays Display pictures: 'Crazy' does displays for Halloween, Christmas, and Easter.
Computerized Christmas is a display that started in an apartment from the beginning then went to a home. Jeremy will be documenting his progress as he computerizes his display.
Dominik Rabenaldt is a teenager with his own display and website.
Drew Hickman's pages discuss his own displays, as well as some hints for creating your own, and some technical info about computer control.
HudsonChristmas.com is Marc Mousseau's award winning display in Hudson, NH.
The Klein's Holiday Lights features pictures of their growing display.
Ron Lister has a very nice display, and his website includes pictures and a video clip
LightHog's Christmas Lights Page contains some repair and technical information, including some circuit schematics for controlling lights.
livonialights.com is the online home of Timothy Howse's CHRISTmasland display in the Detroit area. His display is dedicated to celebrating the
true meaning of Christmas, Jesus Christ.
Scott Loftus has a nice display in Sherman, Illinois.
Magic Christmas is an unusual Christmas light display located in Alexandria, LA, hosted by Walter and Jackie Monkhouse, one of the nicest couples one could ever meet. This site showcases the display, which features a light show, a real train, and real lighted toys. .
Mark Obermiller's House of Lights: Showcases Mark's spectacular Christmas light-shows, with spreading the Good News of the birth of Jesus as its primary focus. I was fortunate enough to see several of these shows via videotape.
Mike Sigmond has a nice display controlled by Light-o-Rama.
Our Christmas House is a display in New Zealand
That Christmas House is a display in North Plainfield, New Jersey
TwasTheNightBefore.com The Parcell Family of Geneva, IL has a display of 26,500 lights and a nice website.
WeLoveChristmasLights.com is the online home of Jeff and Rhonda Womack's display near San Antonio, Texas.
showcases Zac Cutt's computer-controlled Christmas display in Holland Landing, Onterio.
Zimmerman Christmas Lights is a great display in Balboa Island, California with the theme "Walking in a Wired Wonderland".
Plymouth, MN Lights Up for the Holidays!
Plymouth Lights is the annual Christmas lighting display of Tim and Cathy Fischer and family. They are located in Plymouth, MN
Their display features lights that "dance to music" through computer-controlled programming and songs broadcasting over an FM frequency so you can watch the display in the warmth of your car so you enjoy the light show. Their hope is that those who see their display will come away not only with fond Christmas memories, but also will come away remembering the reason they celebrate Christmas - the birth of Jesus Christ.
Be sure to do a drive by if your in the area!
http://www.plymouthlights.com/
Their display features lights that "dance to music" through computer-controlled programming and songs broadcasting over an FM frequency so you can watch the display in the warmth of your car so you enjoy the light show. Their hope is that those who see their display will come away not only with fond Christmas memories, but also will come away remembering the reason they celebrate Christmas - the birth of Jesus Christ.
Be sure to do a drive by if your in the area!
http://www.plymouthlights.com/
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Elfin it Like Buddy!
I have a date with an escalator this weekend at Macy's Downtown to be Elfin it up again!
Tis The Season for Giving
I can't help every time this year to inventory all my blessings when everywhere I go I see lots of great organizations & events teaming up with such a great cause
http://www.icafoodshelf.org/index.html to help the less fortunate. It always reminds me of the times my family was in need & not necessarily on the great path we presently are on. I always told myself the time will come when I can repay in a way of giving back. If it's cans of food, clothing, blankets all those over excess of "things" I attach myself too, I have learned to let go & give. The other night while looking on our food shelf I was picking out cans for Emily to bring to school & I caught myself asking the question...What would a family want to eat...tomato paste, no...cans I haven't opened in months for a reason no, I went for the Ravioli's, yummy beans & vegetables & rice & pasta. Emily talked about the donation box in her class & was excited to bring it in because she said there wasn't much in her classes box.
ICA's Current Needs
Canned Beans (black, northern, kidney, etc)
Macaroni & Cheese
Bagged Rice
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Canned Salmon
Misc. Vegetables (except green beans, corn or peas)
Stuffing
Current Wish List
New Camera
8.5" x 11" Acrylic Frames
Laminator
Tomorrow night I am looking forward for to Breanna's Girl Scout Troop going to
http://www.hishousefoundation.com/news.asp?docID=29 to learn about what His House does & to bring the donations the troop has been collecting. I love that the troop will have their part in serving their community by providing direct services to families in need. Giving without expecting anything in return. That's what it's all about!
The Mission & Value Statements of both Organizations.
ICA's Intercongregation Communities Association
Mission
To offer hope as we provide assistance to our neighbors in need
Our Vision
To uphold the dignity of our neighbors in need as they strive for self-sufficiency
To share the ongoing work of assisting our neighbors in partnership with the congregations, organizations, businesses and individuals in our communities
His House Foundation
Values
The organizational values that govern the work of His House Foundation are:
Faith
His House Foundation is about putting faith into action and bringing hope and help to transform lives. It is about serving God by serving others.
Integrity
His House Foundation is a community of individuals supporting each other to reclaim our innate mental, emotional, and spiritual integrity and reconnect fully with our unique purpose in the world.
Respect
His House Foundation is committed in carrying out our mission in such a way which shows respect for others. We are committed in implementing our mission in a way which considers the feelings of the host family in a non-judgmental way.
Mutuality
His House Foundation believes that human mutuality is based on love, respect, servitude, kindness.
Service
His House Foundation was founded upon the call to serve Christ and to serve our fellow man with benevolence. This is a call which we accept with humility and gratitude. We believe that we have been saved to serve.
It is our goal to portray these values in our relationships with our community partners, families and individuals seeking our services, volunteers, donors and all others with whom we serve.
http://www.icafoodshelf.org/index.html to help the less fortunate. It always reminds me of the times my family was in need & not necessarily on the great path we presently are on. I always told myself the time will come when I can repay in a way of giving back. If it's cans of food, clothing, blankets all those over excess of "things" I attach myself too, I have learned to let go & give. The other night while looking on our food shelf I was picking out cans for Emily to bring to school & I caught myself asking the question...What would a family want to eat...tomato paste, no...cans I haven't opened in months for a reason no, I went for the Ravioli's, yummy beans & vegetables & rice & pasta. Emily talked about the donation box in her class & was excited to bring it in because she said there wasn't much in her classes box.
ICA's Current Needs
Canned Beans (black, northern, kidney, etc)
Macaroni & Cheese
Bagged Rice
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Canned Salmon
Misc. Vegetables (except green beans, corn or peas)
Stuffing
Current Wish List
New Camera
8.5" x 11" Acrylic Frames
Laminator
Tomorrow night I am looking forward for to Breanna's Girl Scout Troop going to
http://www.hishousefoundation.com/news.asp?docID=29 to learn about what His House does & to bring the donations the troop has been collecting. I love that the troop will have their part in serving their community by providing direct services to families in need. Giving without expecting anything in return. That's what it's all about!
The Mission & Value Statements of both Organizations.
ICA's Intercongregation Communities Association
Mission
To offer hope as we provide assistance to our neighbors in need
Our Vision
To uphold the dignity of our neighbors in need as they strive for self-sufficiency
To share the ongoing work of assisting our neighbors in partnership with the congregations, organizations, businesses and individuals in our communities
His House Foundation
Values
The organizational values that govern the work of His House Foundation are:
Faith
His House Foundation is about putting faith into action and bringing hope and help to transform lives. It is about serving God by serving others.
Integrity
His House Foundation is a community of individuals supporting each other to reclaim our innate mental, emotional, and spiritual integrity and reconnect fully with our unique purpose in the world.
Respect
His House Foundation is committed in carrying out our mission in such a way which shows respect for others. We are committed in implementing our mission in a way which considers the feelings of the host family in a non-judgmental way.
Mutuality
His House Foundation believes that human mutuality is based on love, respect, servitude, kindness.
Service
His House Foundation was founded upon the call to serve Christ and to serve our fellow man with benevolence. This is a call which we accept with humility and gratitude. We believe that we have been saved to serve.
It is our goal to portray these values in our relationships with our community partners, families and individuals seeking our services, volunteers, donors and all others with whom we serve.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
A Snowflake is Winters Butterfly
Emily one like this a few years back. I loved how big and beautiful it was in blue & white colors. I was so bummed when it was accidentally destroyed by a puppy! :( Guess I know what I'm doing with all my pretty as a snowflake scrap paper now! Excellent tutorial!
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Hats Off to This Yumminess
If it weren't for January New Year's Resolutions I would not indulge myself in all these yummy baked treats! ; )
Source: freefunchristmas.com via Yvette on Pinterest
Tall is Better
I have to add to my one of these glasses I have. So adorable!
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Perfect Party Shoes for Christmas
I've modge podged a few pair of shoes in the past but never did I think to use Lego's for Stiletto's Love them!
Source: incrediblethings.com via Kim on Pinterest
Home Depot Fun
Our luck that we found Santa at Home Depot & he directed us to right where his elves were building snowman.
turned into lovely napkin holders
Source: tweencities.blogspot.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest
turned into lovely napkin holders
Source: tweencities.blogspot.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest
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