Birthday Night

Tonight I'm thankful for these ladies. We used to be in a couple's Bible study. Now we get together to celebrate each other's birthdays. Tonight, we were celebrating Lenore's (left) and Vicky's (behind me). We went to a movie and then out for fondue and hot tea. I enjoy being with you all. . . you are a blessing to me. :)

Proverbs 27:9 b "A sweet friendship refreshes the soul."

Favorites on Fridays . . . Like Oprah's "O" List, But Not Really

Favorite Cleaning Products: method

If I must clean, my favorite way to clean is with method cleaning products. For years, I hated cleaning because I knew the chemicals that I was using were toxic. It was a good excuse for me not to clean! :)

These cleaners smell good, work really well, are non-toxic, and are packaged in nice looking bottles. (yes, that does make a difference!) I love the cucumber scent sprays, but during the holidays, I like to use winter berry. They have a special tub and tile cleanser that I use in the bathrooms. It smells really CLEAN! (not chemically) It cleans toilets really well, too. I also buy their liquid hand soap. They come in a gazillion different scents. My present favorite is green tea + aloe. During the holidays, they have some really good scents like winter berry and frosted fir. I really do recommend these products. I feel much better about my kids taking a bath in a tub cleaned with non-toxic cleaners. And guess what! They don't only sell them at Target! I found them at a grocery store as well! You will love them.

Prayer

I took this picture when Jake and Caroline were at a friend's birthday party. They prayed before the snacks and I just couldn't help peeking. :) This is one of my favorite pictures because it is so important to me that our children learn how to really "talk" to God. Whenever a problem arises, that is the first thing I want to come to mind . . . "let's pray about it." It makes my heart glad when I see Jake mouthing a silent prayer to his heavenly Father when he is frustrated or worried about something. (or when he has done something that needs forgiveness!) How wonderful and completely special it is to have a personal relationship with the One who created you!

Psalm 54:2 "Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth."

"Under the Sea" Cake

I think that I AM going to make those "pup" cakes for Caroline's class. (remember . . . I can't keep anything simple) I already bought most of the ingredients today. Looking back at those photos of the cupcakes, I came across the picture of the cake I made for Caroline's 5th birthday. She was having an "under the sea" theme. Since nothing happened today that was blogworthy, I decided to post this. . .

The "sand" is brown sugar. :)

"Pup" Cakes

One of my friends wanted to see a picture of these cupcakes I made for Caroline's birthday last summer, so I thought I would go ahead and put them on the blog. This week is Caroline's "All About Me" week at school, so I might make them for her class. . . we'll see. :) Oh, and everyone always asks me what the ears are made out of. . . they are Tootsie Rolls that have been heated and then flattened.

Favorites on Fridays . . . Like Oprah's "O" List, But Not Really

Favorite Candle : Cinnabon Scented Candle

This is a great candle! It smells so wonderful. It will seriously fill your whole house with the delicious smell of Cinnabons in minutes. Oh, and you don't have to go to Target to buy it. . . they have it at WalMart! :)

A Very Happy Friday

Today, Caroline went to Build-a-Bear with her kindergarten class. Instead of keeping the bears, the children will be giving them to underprivileged students in the area. What a great idea! After the field trip, Caroline had lunch with her good friend Emma at McDonald's. Then Emma came home with us for a play date.

Luke joined in on the fun. :)

Then we played, played, played out in the nearly 70 degree weather until it was almost dark! Spring Fever!!!!