Blessed Birthday!!

My favorite way to spend my

birthday is being with

those I love.

I treasure the love and effort

my husband and girls put into treating

me extra special.

This morning I was surprise by my family

rushing into my room with birthday cheers.

They decorated the house with balloons,

streamers and banner.

It was quite the party!!

(we even played games)

Fame
The first gift I opened was
the new Fame CD.
We were dancing like crazy.
This picture was taken right when
the song says:
Fame...
We are going to see it Friday.
Can't wait!!

As for the rest of my birthday, FABULOUS!!

My day was full of family and friends,Josh

took a half day,surprise coffee and treat

with birthday song from Stephanie and

the boys, breakfast at Liberty Market

(free on birthday)with Josh,

birthday messages, free time to myself

(loved it), lunch at Joe's grill

(free on birthday)with my family,

Andy, Sis-ta and Taylor. I also

got a cat nap and went to dinner at Kona

Grill with Vicki and Ellie.

Thank you for making my day so blessed.

I guess this birthday was,

see how much you can eat day with

some of my favorite people.

YUM!

Happy Grandparent's Day

To Our Dear Grandparents,

Grandparents are special people

with wisdom and pride.

They are always offering love and kindness

and are always there to guide.

They often make you feel so

confident and strong.

Their arms are always open

no matter what you did wrong.

They try to help out in every way

that they can.

They love grandchildren the same

whether you're a child, woman or man.

They are always there to listen

and to lend a helping hand.

They show you respect

and they try to understand.

They give their love, devotion and so much more,

that's easy to see.

Grandparents, what perfect examples

of the kind of person that we should be.

-By Stacy Smith

We love you!!
Thank you for loving and supporting us!!

Thank you for being our biggest fans!!

We love our time with you!!

WITH LOVING MEMORY OF PAPA KEN!!

Animal Cookie Circus Party!!

We had a birthday celebration

for a sweet boy!

The kids enjoyed circus games,

popcorn, animal cookies,

circus cupcakes and much more.

Kylie the Clown organized games

and animal parades.

She got creative and did a fabulous job.

She looked too cute!!

Sis-ta Kristina made circus cupcakes.

They were so full of color and YUMMY!!

The lion tamer couldn't

keep this one in the cage.


Birthday Clown



Cutest circus animals ever!!

From My Kitchen to Yours

Hello family, friends and fellow bloggers. Whether your cooking for fun, for your family or just want to eat something good come join my kitchen. It's not quiet here, it can be messy, and there is usually a lot going on, but it's one of my favorite places.
I would like to share it with you. So turn on some music, wash your hands, and grab the first monthly recipe from my kitchen.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Recipe 411: These mushrooms are amazing. I remember when I was a little girl my mom would make them when she had parties. I would watch them brown in the oven and was the first to snatch one. I had to be excused from the kitchen because after my hands got on them there wasn't much left for the guests. Now we know to DOUBLE the recipe if you want one for yourself. Look out for little swipers.

24 medium mushrooms/cut out centers

1 package Hot Jimmy Dean sausage(the best!)

1 package 8oz cream cheese, softened

Brown sausage until crumbled/drain.

To clean mushrooms, wipe down with

a wet paper towel.

Mix drained sausage with cream cheese.

Stuff the mushrooms, arrange on a cookie

sheet, refrigerate for 2 or more hours

Preheat oven to 350'

Cook 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned

A Summer to Remember

This summer has left a print on our lives.

We spent it the best way we could, together.

Kylie was nominated to go to a National Youth Conference in Washington DC for her academics and character(Christ like).

We spent time with new friends, explored our country's history and made family memories.(fire flies)

We took the train to NYC.(we were there for Syd's birthday)Road the Double Decker Bus(highly recommend), horse carriage through Central Park, and experienced the city.

At home we spent a hot day inside bowling.

Dad rocks!!

We spent time at our pool with loved ones.


We took a road trip Slurpee Style!!

This summer vacation went by way to fast but....

It will not be forgotten!

First Day of School

Kylie is in 6th grade. What? How did that happen?

Sydnie is in 4th grade.

The girls were so exited for school.

Seeing old friends, making new friends, and

wearing a cute first day of school outfit.

They attend different schools this year.

Sydnie was excepted into an excelled program at a new school.

Kylie wanted to start junior high at the school she had attended last year.

Josh and I are so proud of our beautiful girls.

Shine on Girls!!

Hurray I'm on blogspot

I'm learning the 411 on blogging from Andra.

Thank you sweet friend for your patience with me.

This will be an adorable blog someday.