Happy Home And Heart

2011-12-05T17:08:00.000-06:00

What Are You Paying???? A couple of my favorite blogs The Chatty Mommy and Stairstep Boys have a little survey going. They want to know What You Are Paying for some basic items in your area. I found it so interesting so I thought I would join in the fun. You can find their prices here and here. Here are mine. *A Regular Gallon of Gas - $3.05 a gallon *A Gallon of Milk - Aldi

2011-11-11T13:32:00.000-06:00

He Proposed, She Said Yes!! This is our 22 year old, beautiful, God loving, a little bit loud, very giving, smart daughter. Everything about her screams her daddy. From her strength, to her muscular legs, stubby toes and beautiful teeth. She looks like her mommy (so we are told) but everything else about her is her daddy. She is just 1 of our pride and joys. She is a senior in college and

Happy Birthday & Woot, Woot

2011-09-19T05:35:00.000-05:00

Today is our youngest babies birthday. She is the big 15. I just can not believe our youngest is that old. She was our WHAT, I am pregnant, baby. Oh boy, how did this happen? Well, obviously we know how it happen but you know what I mean. We did not plan on 3 children. But God had other plans for us and I am so glad he did. She is such an absolute joy. She is a child that is very calm,

Have you read it yet?

2011-08-27T11:08:00.000-05:00

Have you read this book? I am in the middle of it and I hate putting it down. It is one of those books I have to make myself do all the things I have to do for the day before I allow myself to pick it up and read it. I can't wait to see the movie. It will be a while though, going to the movies is just not in our budget. Praying for all that are in the path of the hurricane. Happy

A wonderful Summer

2011-08-19T12:43:00.000-05:00

Boy it has been a long time since I have written anything. But here is a few things in pictures that I have been up to this summer. Started making Vanilla in July Moved Ryan into his new apt at college Got to see Alyssas new apartment at college. Sent Courtney off to High School. Have made lots and lots of sweet tea. Just enjoying the beauty of summer. Now the kids

In The Summer Time When The Weather Is Hot!

2011-07-11T19:03:00.000-05:00

Hi all, it has been a long time since I have posted. We have just been trying to enjoy every moment of our summer. We have done a few things but not a lot. I am a firm believer in laying back and enjoying the few hot months that we have. And boy has it been hot. Today we reached over 100. I told you hot. So that means we have just had to visit this place a few times. Yummy http://

Summer Time

2011-06-10T07:27:00.000-05:00

Sweet Summer Time Nights. Don't you just love summer nights? I adore them. The heat breaks, people come out of their homes and sit on their porches. They walk their dogs or mow their lawns. I love hearing everyone outside. The kids come out again and ride their bikes, play ball and Frisbee. The other night there was suppose to be a beautiful sunset, deeper red than usual. I thought what

Baptism

2011-06-06T07:00:00.000-05:00

We finally found a church! A few weeks ago we joined and yesterday was a big day for Courtney. She was baptised at our local lake. It took us a bit to be where we are today with finding a church. Courtney had asked for months that we change churches and she knew of a good one. She had heard so many good things about it. I am not good with change so I did a lot of praying and finally decided to

Be careful little ears what you hear

2011-06-01T06:37:00.000-05:00

I get a lot of thinking done when I am doing my evening dishes. For some odd reason I was thinking about all the sounds I hear in a day. Some of my favorite sounds right now are: 1. My husband stirring in the mornings to get ready for work at 3:15 a.m. Yes that is early but I love the sound of him getting ready because he is so lucky to have a job. 2. My sons bedroom door creaking open at 5:

Memorial Day 2011

2011-05-30T07:05:00.000-05:00

Yesterday Courtney and I went to our local memorial. It is fairly new and it is just beautiful. I would just like to thank all those who have served and fought for our country. T'hank you from the bottom of my heart. Happy Memorial Day Crystal

Promotion

2011-05-28T14:47:00.000-05:00

Hello All. Well my baby girl has been officially promoted to high school. She had her promotion ceremony this last Tuesday. It really is hard to believe she is going into high school. I think it is just as hard for her brother and sister to believe. Despite the terrible weather, rain/tornadoes that are state and neighboring states have been having Alyssa was able to make it home for the night

Giving a Little Room

2011-05-16T21:14:00.000-05:00

Happiness is waking up and seeing this, My sons car sitting in front of the house. He is home from college for the summer. Yea!! He is giving himself this week off and then he starts working full time. He was telling me he can not believe he just finished his freshman year of college and passed. We are just so proud of him.

2011-05-05T05:55:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was my birthday. I took the day off from work and enjoyed just being home with my husband. Here is one thing I accomplished today. Planting flowers. I think they turned out beautiful. I always have to have just a few annuals for the porch. Blessings Crystal

Easter Blessings

2011-04-22T09:12:00.000-05:00

Happy Easter friends. Spring and Easter are here. It really helps my mood when the warm weather starts to settle in and the wonderful sun shows it's self a little more often than it does in the winter. Some of the flowers are popping up in my yard. Oh they make me feel so happy! I was walking home from work and found this wonderful creation on the ground. It is absolutely amazing

Shoe Box Swap, Spring 2011

2011-04-18T05:45:00.000-05:00

I participated in the Sister Shoebox Swap again. The hosts are Monica at The homespun Heart and Carrie at With All That I've Been Given. Not sure why I like this so much but I do. I love to read my swap partners blog and figure out what they may like. I have to say though this time it was a little more challenging for me than the first time. I had Michelle at The This and That of Everyday

Thank Goodness for Little Brothers

2011-04-16T09:12:00.000-05:00

It is so hard some days having 2 kids away at college. I worry about making sure they are safe or can we get to them if they need us right away. Just a lot of little things. Every day I pray that God takes these little worries from me and just put my heart and stomach at ease. It is a daily struggle for me but I am really trying. I guess maybe I am one of those mom's who has a hard time

Yuck

2011-04-14T06:01:00.000-05:00

Usually the very first thing I do when I wake, at 4:30 a.m. every morning, is let my dog out. If I do not he will not leave me alone while I do my devotions. When I opened the door I could see something in the street but could not quite tell what it was since it was so dark. When I was leaving for work I saw it was this. Ok, that is so gross. It was really windy that night and I am

Crafts

2011-04-11T17:47:00.000-05:00

Sorry I have not written for a while. Just kind of in a slump. Well, while Court was shopping with a friend and Mike was umpiring some games, I decided to do a few crafts this weekend. This is what I came up with. I took this letter S that I got at a Thrift store and turned it into; This letter S for our front door. I just glued some moss to it. Not to bad looking. Then I took this

Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies

2011-03-27T15:15:00.000-05:00

So what do you do when it is Sunday afternoon, you are trying to take a nap but the boys are loudly watching the KU basketball game and phones keep going off. You get up off your lazy bum and go in the kitchen with your daughter and make cookies. These are so so easy. Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies 1 Cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter 1 Cup brown sugar 1 Large egg 1 tsp baking soda 1/2

Flan Pan desert

2011-03-25T17:05:00.000-05:00

I made a wonderful desert this week. I used my flan pans that my husband bought me a few years ago. I told him I just had to have them but I have only used them a few times. Flan Pan I took a chocolate cake mix and mixed it by the box directions. You can use whatever flavor you want. Pour it into 2 well greased and sugared flan pans. Bake according to the box. Cooled cake ready

2011-03-24T09:01:00.000-05:00

We are on spring break this week and until today it has really felt like spring. It has just been a wonderful, welcome change. So to celebrate the first full day of spring this last Monday I made some strawberry jam. The strawberries were on sale for an unbelievable price of .99. I also put some in the freezer so we can make smoothies when it gets warm again. Here are a few pictures of the

Now Poor Poor Ryan

2011-03-16T07:11:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I received a phone call from my son. I thought he was saying, "I just got in a wreck, I laid my phone down and it was stolen." But he actually said, "Mom I am at the Rec. had my phone laying down and somebody stole it." As you know Ryan is away at college. The Rec. is the place he works out everyday because he loves to work out. I guess he and his buddy a long with other people

Red Bird

2011-03-15T05:25:00.000-05:00

Here are a few pictures taken with the new camera by my hubby. He knows I just love seeing this cardinal.Little things make me happy. Doesn't he make you excited for spring. He is just gorgeous. Blessings Crystal

Poor, Poor Alyssa

2011-03-14T05:21:00.000-05:00

Sunday morning as we were getting ready for church my phone rings. It is Alyssa, I say hello and all I hear is sobbing on the other end and her going mom, mom. I say Alyssa what is wrong? Still all I hear is sobbing. Of course my heart drops, my mind starts wondering what kind of trouble is she in. She says my car was broken into. What do I do? Do I call the police? Do I call 911? I

Courtney Volleyball 2011

2011-03-12T19:10:00.000-06:00

Courtney had a volleyball tournament today. I just love watching her play. She plays setter most of the time and sometimes she will be a hitter. Here are a few pictures I took with my new camera. Remember it was my first time using it and they are not great. I have a lot to learn with this thing. Her number Waiting to get started.