Fill in the Blank Friday - again :)

Obviously I have had little time for blogging lately. I am hoping that things settle down soon so that I can get all these posts swirling around in my head put up.

Until then, I'll do a quick and easy post by joining in on the Fill in the Blank Friday fun at The Little Things We Do.

1. If I could medal in an olympic event it would be "can get three loads of laundry done while painting a custom order and making sure the kids don't kill each other" .

2. If I was stranded on a deserted island I'd take a large stash of candy & my hubby to do do all the heavy-lifting, shelter-building stuff.

3. Haunted houses are my most irrational fear.

4. I'd rather scrub toilets everyday, than deal with incompetent employees everyday.

5. I am incredibly tired, exhausted, and have too much to do .

6. I should really be packing up some orders to be shipped out, then working on favors for the party this weekend, then cleaning, then packing to move... .

7. One of my favorite things in all the world is a cup of hot chai tea, an interesting magazine, and a very comfortable recliner at the end of the day .

happy friday to you all!

Wordless Wednesday - Perfect Potato Valentine

this sweet little potato heart was discovered in the bottom of the bag of potatoes while making fried potatoes, ham, and eggs just a few days before Valentines Day...

more wordless fun at 5 Minutes for Mom...

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Time for some Fill-In-The Blank Friday! And not because I'm blank - seriously, I have a bunch of posts all written out in my head that will get on here someday. It's just that the combination of a LOT of orders lately (yay!) and moving and planning a big anniversary party doesn't leave much time for blogging.

If you want to fill in the blanks yourself, head on over to The Little Things We Do to participate. Super fun!

1. I am hoping my Valentines' Day this year includes

2. My biggest guilty pleasure is

3. I am most proud of

4. If I could choose one outfit to live in, it would be

5. People are

6. I would rather

7. I love my

happy Valentines weekend everyone! the Nerd and I are headed to a church banquet tonight, which means great food and dressing up. woot!

Wordless Wednesday - go big or go home!

when it comes to getting flowers, the more impressive the better. . .

more wordless fun at 5 Minutes for Mom...

GTKY #2

Hey, y'all! It's time again for a little more Getting to Know You, courtesy of Mannland5. I'm sitting here with my nose running like a faucet, the sinus pressure blocked up to HERE, and all alone. :( I have discovered that watching the Super Bowl solo is not all that fun!

But in case you didn't know:

1. How many piercings do you have?
Technically, I have two piercings in each ear, although the second hole in each is pretty much closed up due to my laziness. I don't need any other holes in my body, thanks. I have enough trouble with the ones I have. :)

2. I love the sound of.....?
my kiddos enthusiastically reciting their favorite Bible verses and making up their own versions of songs. oh, that and the sound of the Spud's giggling when he's tickled. And, the coffee percolating in the morning. hm, lots of sounds I love...

3. Favorite city?
Portland, OR. I have completely embraced this new city in my life. Lots of art, fun places, interesting people, great architecture, and Voodoo Donuts.

4. Colts, Saints, or could care less?
Sorry, Dad, I like the Colts, but today I'm rooting for the underdog. It would be great to see Brees lead the Saints to victory!

5. Frozen yogurt or ice cream?
Please give me the fattening stuff - ice cream! If you share Tillamook Udderly Chocolate or Mint Chocolate Chip with me, you will automatically become my new best friend.

6. Favorite appetizer?
Chips and salsa from Chevy's. Pretty sure I could make a meal out of them. I could also just eat the salsa sans chips. Mad good!

7. What item in your closet currently makes you the happiest?
Hmm. I really like my chocolate brown shirtdress. That, or maybe my new robins egg blue super soft sweater.

8.Favorite facial moisturizer?
I don't have a favorite. Is it bad that I don't really use facial moisturizer? I love lotion though - current favorite is Drenched in Pink: Fresh and Clean from Victoria's Secret.

Woot! Just saw the Saints score their first touchdown!

The Framed Frog Anniversary

One year ago today I launched my Etsy shop - The Framed Frog.

It allowed me to unleash my creative potential.

I found myself inspired by my crazy little ones and the beautiful state of Oregon.

I learned to focus on details and make unique custom items that customers could not get anywhere else.

I am so happy to be doing something I love while still staying home with my kiddies.

I had 93 sales in my first year! I can't wait to see what The Framed Frog has in its future. . .

Fill In the Blank Friday

I decided to join in on "Fill in the Blank Friday" party at The Little Things We Do.



happy Friday all!

Week Four Weigh-In

Um yeah. It's been a crazy week.

Well, when I put it that way, it could get rather redundant. I mean, all my weeks are crazy.

So let's just say not much effort was put into the weight-loss plan this past week. Very little exercise was accomplished, healthy eating was thrown out the window, and the burning of the midnight oil continued.

Hmmm. I know, I know, a little self-discipline is in order. So after I finish this Pepsi and eat this ice cream sundae, I'll get right on that.

Just kidding. At least partly. ;)

I did manage to lose another pound however, putting my total weight loss so far to 5.8 pounds.

I always have been more of a tortoise than a hare.

Wordless Wednesday - err, Thursday, or whatever day it is

(been a little lax on posting due to some major migraines, so it's catch up time!)

apparently the Beast decided to one up his brother's chosen resting spot of the drawer, and bedded down in a Rubbermaid container for the night. . .

I'm beginning to think we could have saved a lot of money and space and not given the boys actual beds to sleep in. :)

Scooter Kids

When it comes to scooters. . .

we have the very calm and methodical one, who prefers to have you push him around than exert the energy himself;

we also have the exuberant and "Look at me Mommy, I can go up a hill" one who insists on doing it all by herself;

And then we have the neurotic and crazy one, not afraid of anything and (if the kid would actually talk!) shouting, "I am Spud! Hear me roar!"

Hooray for scooter weather in January! Oh, and happy February everyone...