A Limo ride to Red Robin!

 To our surprise, Tyler was randomly picked as the Kindergarten winner for a special treat.  He, along with one first grader and one second grader and Dr. Young, (their principal) were awarded a trip to Red Robin.......in a limo! :)

He was so excited, he could hardly sleep last night.
Honestly, he talked most of the food he would eat at Red Robin, more then the actual Limo ride.  Such a typical boy! 

 We passed by Red Robin while they were there and snapped a picture of the Limo waiting for them.

"I was excited to go in the Limousine.  It was all black and shiny and I liked it.  It was my favorite car.  I ate a cheeseburger, steamed broccoli and chocolate milk.  And I got a red balloon that says Red Robin.  And I went with two Emily's and I went on a Limousine.  My favorite was eating lunch at Red Robin.  

Love, Tyler S."  

(he was reciting this to me as I typed)!!  

Oh, my sweet boy!  What a special day for you!

AMAZING DEALS UNDER $10!!

Hello Friends, wanted to share with you some GREAT DEALS going on over at Willow House this month. 

 I'm very impressed with the items they picked to put on MAJOR SALE! 

 

 If you're looking for a teacher's gift, a thoughtful gift for a friend or a gift for yourself....please take a look here!  If you're interested, you can place your order over at Janelle.WillowHouse.com.  It will ship right to your door in no time at all!

Have a great weekend! 

 

 

"The Lord loveth a cheerful giver.  

He also accepteth from a grouch."

  ~Catherine Hall~

HOLIDAY EXTRAVANGANZA

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE DAY ONLY SALE!! 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th

NOON-8PM

HELD LOCALLY AT YODER'S BANQUET HALL, 

14 South Tower Road,
New Holland.

over 20 vendors in one location!


Many successful designers will be present with their specialty items!

If you're looking for something inexpensive, unique and beautiful for yourself or for others, this is the place to be.

Here are just a few of the vendors:


MOSAIC DESIGNS- (handmade jewelry and bags from international destinations).

CREATIVE MEMORIES- (materials, ideas, and inspiration for capturing your photos).

K & A HOMEMADE SOAPS & BODY SUGARS

LovelyCozyPrettiness- (Nursing Covers, quiltlook blankets, car seat strap covers, burp cloths, stroller seat covers and more).

KAEJO DESIGNS- (hand knit creations for children and adults).

TUPPERWARE

BEAUTY FOR ASHES- (handmade jewelry made from glass, pearls, semi-precious stones, and metals).

PAPER POLAROID- (Handmade paper decor and novelties for your best occasions).

ITALIAN LANE PHOTOGRAPHY- (note cards and prints by local photographer).

PARTY LITE- (quality candles and accessories).

WILLOW HOUSE- (unique home decor and outdoor accessories).

THIRTY-ONE- (trendy and affordable purses, totes, and accessories)

A PIECE OF AFIKA- (handmade decor and accessories from Africa).

USBORNE BOOKS

CREATIONS FROM THE HEART- (flower headbands,clips & pins).

AMWAY- (focusing specifically on quality cleaning supplies)

AUTHOR SHAWN SMUCKER- (with his newest publication "My Amish Roots").

UPPERCASE LIVING- (quality vinyl lettering that will decorate any space you could think of). 


TAIL FEATHERS- (the newest trend on the market, feathers as accessories).

AND MORE...............

Doors open at NOON 

on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH! 

We'll be there to greet and help you until 8 pm.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me:
JJ9702@JUNO.COM

randomness

Experienced a beautiful evening last night with this husband/wife duo and my friend Kaelin.  Front row and center, I could see her swallow we were that close!  Sadly my camera battery died so this picture is from another concert they did.  Anywho, if you have some extra money their newest release, "Deeper" is worth.every.penny, (or you could check back in a few weeks 'cause I'm including an autographed copy in my 600th blog post~~Christmas Giftaway)!! The song playing right now is by them.  They were so chill and relaxed and she sang like a bird, effortlessly and full of passion! 
 
Of course I could certainly post some pictures of this past weekends SNOW STORM!!  

Although some of you are completely annoyed with it, (and understandably so if you are STILL without power)!  However, we REJOICE when we see a big ol' storm headed our way as it's part of the our provision during the Winter months.  My husband owns a landscaping business with his brother, so snow is our "manna from heaven" during our off season.  

So, I came across this picture today. 

It made me happy.

h and m summer addition

 I also happened across this little "guide" and it too gave me a chuckle! (click on it you can enlarge it)

A few weekends ago my niece got married.

Oh, it was so LOVELY!!

It's now on my "to post" list which keeps growing, along with the beach trip with my girlfriends, (back in MAY)!!, the carriage house finished product, our annual campout and probably lots of other things I've forgotten about along the way!! 

Guess that's the beauty of having your own blog,
  you get to post what you want, when you want!  (smile). 

Here's one pic from the wedding that came out nicely! 

Man, I love my little family!!!  

 And remember, this is ONE snapshot of life when we're all dolled up and on best, (bribe) behavior!  :)  It's not "real life" in the least!!  There was an entire "children's area" at the wedding so they were quite excited to participate in the goodness that awaited them, (thus the quick smiles)!! 

hope you're monday is going as smoothly as possible and that your laundry isn't overwhelming you too much!

"What is this life if full of care; 

we have no time to stand and stare."

~W.H. Davis~

PORCH SALE TOMORROW MORNING!!

COME ONE, COME ALL.

WE'RE HAVING A LAST MINUTE PORCH SALE TOMORROW.  

LOTS OF GOODIES, VINTAGE AND OTHERWISE!

*BEDDING*

*FURNITURE*
*SHOES*

*HOME DECOR*

*JEWELRY*
*PILLOWS*

*BOOKS*
*KITCHEN GOODS*
*VINTAGE LOVIES*

TOMORROW MORNING 

8AM-NOON

HERE AT OUR HOME. 

FRESH COFFEE AND LOTS OF DEALS AWAIT YOU!  
HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE!!

{PLEASE MESSAGE ME IF YOU NEED OUR ADDRESS~JJ9702@JUNO.COM}

Pinwheels and Lolipops!

During our last outing at the beach we had a fun little photoshoot, (which as you know we rarely do)! haha!  It came together quickly! At the last minute I found out my friend Adrienne, (and her amazing camera/picture taking abilities) were going to be down in Ocean City the same time we were. She kindly said yes to taking a few pictures of us on the beach. THANK YOU ADRIENNE!!  My mind went right into "creative mode" and I thought of what I'd like to see.  

 I called my new friend Candace over at Paper Polaroid, to see if I could purchase a few of her DARLING PINWHEELS.  It was 9:30pm, the night before we were leaving for the beach.  In less then thirty minutes I was on my way home with a BOX FULL of bright, colorful pinwheels!!  You simply MUST visit her darling etsy shop. 

THANK YOU CANDACE!  They were the perfect pop of color and so fun for the kiddos!!

In the middle of picture taking, suddenly Luke jumped down off the boardwalk into the sand.  His little eye had spotted this and boy was he tickled!  

My sister-in-law let us borrow the vintage bike that was at their beach house.

Lollipops and balloons and we were on our way!!
I didn't have expectations, (which is a good way to keep it fun for everyone).  I mean, I did ask for smiles and to look at the camera, but I knew the props would add a lot.  Even if there were only pictures of the kids interacting that would be fine! 

My niece Ashley! One of my FAVORITE shots of the night!  So cute!! 

Yes, Paisley's shirt says, "I love my bike"!  GAH!  How could I say no to that?  Found it at Target.

My all time favorite of the night!  The sunset was amazing and the lighting was just right.  All I did with this pic was up the contrast just a bit!  Cannot wait to save and get this thing made into a giant canvas!  Jake is so gracious, (what's new?) with all my "ideas."  He's not afraid to try some crazy thing I might come up with, (take for instance holding a bunch of balloons on top of a sand dune)! 

Enter: children.

Take 1:

Take 2:

Take 3:

Just forget it:

Personality Picture, that's what I call this one.  Tyler is off in some dreamland, Luke is thinking/inquiring about something and Paisley is amused! 

I may or may not have been saying "stinky fart", "poop" and other such terms to elicit smiles.  

hey, no shame, (except i guess a little since i'm typing this in small font).  

one last dip.

another day done.

"Great, wide, beautiful, wonderful World,
With the wonderful water round you curled,

And the wonderful grass upon your breast,

World, you are beautifully dressed."

~William Brighty Rands~