tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23209434803033227002024-02-21T03:05:50.534-08:00Mamie's TreasuresAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-31183330506039762452012-10-05T18:48:00.000-07:002012-10-05T18:48:45.112-07:00Mamie's World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So much has happened during the last year I don't even know where to start. I left you last with the intention of enrolling in school. Which I have yet to do. Don't judge me. Life has definately been marching right over my face and other parts of my body I won't mention. We have had our fare share of heartache, laughter, triumphs and disasters in our home. We have 2 grown up girls in college. 1 high school sophmore and a 6th grader. <br />
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The youngest just informed me he will no longer need Scott and I to walk with him this year when we go trick or treating. SIGH........... That means it will just be Scott and I. I can't decide if that makes me sad or oddly excited. We could answer the door together, cuddle up with a fire in the back or watch a scary movie. We will most likely tag along with our friends who do have little ones- sneaking in a few more moments of childhood until grandkids come along.<br />
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I missed you- I missed creating. My bud MJ and I have started going to junk sales. Its really fun and there are quite a few of them around here this time of year. I will bring a camera to the next one and document the goodies. Lots and lots of goodies.<br />
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This has inspired me the desire to create again. So I am back. I listed a few things on my facebook page. Check em out.<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mamies-Treasures/131071126949504">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mamies-Treasures/131071126949504</a> I also bought this print off of ETSY- my second favorite website in the world, thought you may like it. She will personalize it for you. Ours is, we met (Logan) we lived (Twin Falls) we grew (Phoenix). We have done our fair share of growing in Phoenix that is for sure! Here is the link- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/93739213">https://www.etsy.com/transaction/93739213</a> I framed ours and it is really neat! <br />
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I hope you are well, I hope you are out there! I hope you forgive me for being away so long!<br />
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XOXO- Mamie's<br />
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Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-71946962499499522552011-06-19T18:04:00.000-07:002011-06-19T18:35:36.006-07:00Summer Updates......<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruoYV1s99_YQmgxFYnLVsw5wdIqg9c8OTUdW8inTuhcz6_zhmCV7fPTHSyHPQH6y8V5BM9lHbi6AZ0a9PVZXAfn62EJjB0pn8D9VT3NX4coZX8r1zmWMQwES8o40HTw-x65w7hh-cGSE/s1600/grandma%2527s+Barn+type+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruoYV1s99_YQmgxFYnLVsw5wdIqg9c8OTUdW8inTuhcz6_zhmCV7fPTHSyHPQH6y8V5BM9lHbi6AZ0a9PVZXAfn62EJjB0pn8D9VT3NX4coZX8r1zmWMQwES8o40HTw-x65w7hh-cGSE/s400/grandma%2527s+Barn+type+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620101871330686962" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">picture by Johnnie Snow<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Well, where did this month go? I have no idea. Kids got outta school alright. They all got great grades and moved up to their appropriate grades. I now have a 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> grader, a 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> grader and a 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> grader and one college student.<br /><br />Right after school Johnnie, Maddie and I headed off to girls camp to a place called Taylor Ranch up in Pine, Arizona. I went as a Stake Leader, it was great fun although it is the dustiest, dirtiest place I have ever camped at. The leaders arrived a day earlier and the dust was about 4 inches deep, by the time the other girls get there they had been watering it down regularly so it was a little better. All in all, it was a great time. I am so glad I have been lucky enough to be there with my girls.<br /><br />We got home from camp and headed to Roosevelt, a big lake about an hour and a half way. We camped with a bunch of our friends for a few days. Had a ball but needless to say, when we got home the girls and I had our fair share of camping. I did not take a single photo to share of the lake. G-o-m-e-r. It is purely a boating trip, it is very hot and you want to be in the water the whole time or you die. You really do, just keel over and die. We are lucky to have friends with boats.<br /><br />Upon coming home from the lake, we rushed around and got Scott ready to take his Young Men on a 3 day canoe trip down the Colorado river. He loved it, they had a great time. They take off in Blythe and take out in Yuma. I worried about him the whole time and shouldn't have, they were having a ball.<br /><br />While Scott was gone I decided to have the house painted on the inside. It looks fabulous. It is creams and whites. I am ditching the red and green that I have had for almost 10 years. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Yehaw</span>! Now I am gradually putting the house back together. It is going to be a long project! I will have to post updates.<br /><br />As far as my schooling, I was registered to take a placement test then canceled it because I was feeling overwhelmed. I have yet to reschedule it but I have to do so! I was thrown for a real loop when last month right before I was to leave to camp I got a new calling in church. They put me in today as Young Women's president. What? I was shocked and feel very inadequate but will forge through. They released Scott today, he ended it with a bang and is feeling relieved. I just don't want my calling to interfere with my school! And vice a versa. I am thinking I will just go at a little slower pace! But UGH! I was a lil frustrated! I hope this doesn't make me sound haggish!<br /><br />Well, that is an update! I am busy planning the Snow family reunion at the end of July, and planning a short pilgrimage up to Idaho and Utah in the middle of July! Happy happy summer! Love to you all! Mamie<br /></span></div></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-51398942771496557342011-05-23T17:49:00.001-07:002011-05-23T18:02:22.137-07:00Oh Yeah.......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRm4G76fDhgJiQMcYUWwq_l8eHZhDf9cKpFZAm0AthpyXCMImmyvJ5CuDx7uBY3ON8bgr5BiLjSBRQ4KRiNnOVHWYwO4hYPtNmecGO9ncE8LRBfHziohn-fMc7ZCFroBPLs4PFgS122Eo/s1600/IMG_6911.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRm4G76fDhgJiQMcYUWwq_l8eHZhDf9cKpFZAm0AthpyXCMImmyvJ5CuDx7uBY3ON8bgr5BiLjSBRQ4KRiNnOVHWYwO4hYPtNmecGO9ncE8LRBfHziohn-fMc7ZCFroBPLs4PFgS122Eo/s400/IMG_6911.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610081573562055634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74OQzw8Rkagnejv-A9BveUU6_EkFCe9yjgwqPBHX871um74WaSs6s3VEgUGyiQwRun9jSD2nAVXO1a7wTyECqfLwUtPQSfFaPEDfPSdMDVvyU3AjG70zljSKFQUXvAqrUibMeczjpJ6Y/s1600/IMG_6910.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74OQzw8Rkagnejv-A9BveUU6_EkFCe9yjgwqPBHX871um74WaSs6s3VEgUGyiQwRun9jSD2nAVXO1a7wTyECqfLwUtPQSfFaPEDfPSdMDVvyU3AjG70zljSKFQUXvAqrUibMeczjpJ6Y/s400/IMG_6910.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610081562260328354" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleVkvDe2FGgFAZ-n3Gjl9j42jkgpINNLILb-QLCiTWKLVtE7PYhG5R5GjLxPzi4mccDw5oSXX9V-wwK-ehyphenhyphendV5SzByGVEJuA9XY8z1q8IUVembTjudDc_l0GI8SYCmznMgv3SKF0JXSI/s1600/IMG_6909.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleVkvDe2FGgFAZ-n3Gjl9j42jkgpINNLILb-QLCiTWKLVtE7PYhG5R5GjLxPzi4mccDw5oSXX9V-wwK-ehyphenhyphendV5SzByGVEJuA9XY8z1q8IUVembTjudDc_l0GI8SYCmznMgv3SKF0JXSI/s400/IMG_6909.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610079115727387362" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0hyphenhyphenIXeKlrxLrROS2tKXjb0PUehqlA6iWNnfyvbLA4RqoIp3cZOLmQmjKLWtkYl7OvCIzwztx5YJQro3xXAryVxC8zzgO6aF6eSQiFhD2yFmBuUS_p1VLtgKq41ZhNH3qfNVuNXrpSw4/s1600/IMG_6912.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0hyphenhyphenIXeKlrxLrROS2tKXjb0PUehqlA6iWNnfyvbLA4RqoIp3cZOLmQmjKLWtkYl7OvCIzwztx5YJQro3xXAryVxC8zzgO6aF6eSQiFhD2yFmBuUS_p1VLtgKq41ZhNH3qfNVuNXrpSw4/s400/IMG_6912.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610079105525675042" border="0" /></a><br />Aren't these wonderful? Sadly they are all spoken for. The Black one belongs to my friend Dawn at <a href="http://sassytalk.net/">Sassy Talk</a>. I had to fix it for her, One is my friend Kates, one belongs to my Auntie Kathy and the rest are headed down to Cali to Bonnie's shop, Junk in the Trunk. I blogged about it in my last post. Hope you are all doing great!<br /><br />XOXO~ MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-31961494109746713792011-05-19T08:31:00.000-07:002011-05-19T09:17:22.747-07:00Grass Valley California<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_BQAyXVk-uHFzJBpUD5aM5U6eDO2CaFgfEd8c6RIgmZaBY3-Lw1IqksgOuyNBetQxrDyFjTaXkunNfCmSOAsiIEsXSAr0PJvm95D7TIaFCIRAWsaUHSURp07bXIHnrGxC9OYXl3IPZk/s1600/IMG_6805.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_BQAyXVk-uHFzJBpUD5aM5U6eDO2CaFgfEd8c6RIgmZaBY3-Lw1IqksgOuyNBetQxrDyFjTaXkunNfCmSOAsiIEsXSAr0PJvm95D7TIaFCIRAWsaUHSURp07bXIHnrGxC9OYXl3IPZk/s400/IMG_6805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608452086769783074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">my sister Connie, me, my grandma and my sister Lori<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">I haven't taken the time to blog about California yet. Scott and I went at the end of April to celebrate my Grandma's 90<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> Birthday. She is such a cutie. We had a great time celebrating with my family. My mom's family are a rowdy bunch. They can party with the best of them that is for sure! I think my grandma was pleased. It was fun watching her interact with friends that knew my Grandpa who passed away 26 years ago.<br /><br />Scott and I took a lot of time together just to be alone. It was nice, we need to do that more often. We walked around the town of Grass Valley, went antiquing. Found some great spoons for rings and found the cutest little shop called <a href="http://bonniesjunkinthetrunk.blogspot.com/">Junk in the Trunk</a>. The shops owner Bonnie is the nicest lady who is so talented. She has an eye for vintage and has such a fun way of packaging things. She wraps the item in a pattern instead of tissue and then her bags are paper popcorn bags. Everything in her store was like that. Just, unique, clever and so much fun!<br /><br />Bonnie is going to start selling my bracelets in her shop as well as spoon rings. I am excited, as I consider it an honor that she approves of my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">jewelery</span> to be sold in her darling shop!<br /><br />It was hard to come home, we left the kids on their own for the first time and they did great. We just needed a few more days alone together. Scott take note of this!<br /><br />Hope you have a great day!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">XOXO</span>~Mamie<br /></div></div><div></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-52356363989094538152011-05-18T08:15:00.000-07:002011-05-18T08:29:07.840-07:00Summa's A Comin<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmvnEKJAUAxd5gsAXO3lie4QJe3zgwm2J25uiZXZii1I4L9fuLTTMYQm941N12Gp-3hVJoIM7JEmx-6e9_p6txDhHDMEm-BDeMoaZVFzZ3GoOegxck6pRc0RSq-jp3rZT2abSqltzNec/s1600/AfterLivingRoomNB2_thumb.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmvnEKJAUAxd5gsAXO3lie4QJe3zgwm2J25uiZXZii1I4L9fuLTTMYQm941N12Gp-3hVJoIM7JEmx-6e9_p6txDhHDMEm-BDeMoaZVFzZ3GoOegxck6pRc0RSq-jp3rZT2abSqltzNec/s400/AfterLivingRoomNB2_thumb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608075974368907218" border="0" /></a><br />[photo from The Old Painted Cottage]<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ahhh</span>, we are revamping our home. It is about time, I haven't really done much since the first year we have lived here. I am in love with <a href="http://theoldpaintedcottage.com/pages/mycottage.htm">this blog</a>. Jenn's style is right up my alley, it's somewhere between Romantic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Prairie</span> and Industrial Vintage. I am excited to get going on mine. I splurged on Amazon and purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Country-Living-500-Kitchen-Ideas/dp/1588166953/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305732245&sr=1-1">this book</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Country-Living-Simple-Wisdom-Old-Fashioned/dp/158816750X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305732316&sr=1-1">this book</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Country-Living-Aged-Perfection-Adding/dp/1588167739/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305732379&sr=1-1">this book</a>. I love them all. I will keep you posted on the updates. Paint is first, and Scott is adding some moulding to our living room windows. It should look great! It is cool and stormy here today. I LOVE IT! Feels somewhat normal! Hope you are well!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">XOXO</span>~Mamie<br /></div></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-77597677568403982422011-05-10T08:23:00.001-07:002011-05-10T11:33:21.569-07:00Big Announcement......(.At The Bottom of Post)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8U0kZzhArhqhQwZ0QqJUFTQAwUUqLztpEaxuKKOzAj6qN2kmWkXZF8REozlnCY0_2s3wZUskvRBz1GqIBDWKTY9GHz09z-wLjp7IS57M17sG3_FWUjwcRNO8SeVnF0cxs5SqKGRSK1Dc/s1600/IMG_6714.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8U0kZzhArhqhQwZ0QqJUFTQAwUUqLztpEaxuKKOzAj6qN2kmWkXZF8REozlnCY0_2s3wZUskvRBz1GqIBDWKTY9GHz09z-wLjp7IS57M17sG3_FWUjwcRNO8SeVnF0cxs5SqKGRSK1Dc/s400/IMG_6714.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605108503294641010" border="0" /></a>golden scholar Johnnie<br /><br /></div>I have been having anxiety lately. More than usual I guess. I feel like I have a lot of irons in the fire, which I come by very naturally. My Dad is the worst at that. I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">soooo</span> much like him in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">soooo</span> many ways, but this by far is our most similar character trait.<br /><br />I love to create. I really do. I would love to be motivated enough to have one of those amazing blogs that I follow and be able to post everyday interesting stuff that people would love to read and follow me. It would be so fun to be the subject of conversation, "oh I got that idea off of Mamie's" but as nice as that would be, I do not think that is in the cards for me. Lots of reasons why that is, but I will spare you the boring details. You are probably thinking, so....you can still blog but not have to be a famous blogger. That is true, I agree, 100%!<br /><br />I don't like feeling that I am doing this half way. I don't like feeling like it is not my best and it's not. That is honest.<br /><br />I love <a href="http://meandjilly.blogspot.com/">this blog</a> lately. This is what I intended mine to be, but instead I think I will just enjoy the many, many, many resources out their to inspire, encourage and uplift me on a daily basis.<br /><br />So am I quiting Mamie's?<br /><br />No, not really. I think Mamie's will probably go towards more of my real treasures and turn into more of my family blog. Because really, my treasures are those guys. I just have to watch myself with this, for being a person whose mouth runs constantly and who lacks a decent filter to say the least. I don't know how much personal I want to share. I know, strange, I don't get it either.<br /><br />But, you still need to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">exercise</span> your creative outlet you say?<br /><br />Yes, therefore my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mamies-Treasures/131071126949504"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">facebook</span></a> page and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/aim716"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">etsy</span></a> shop will stay open. I still make my beautiful bracelets and have so many sitting on my counter right at this moment waiting to be assembled. And the spoon rings that are almost polished are to die for. Having a hard time parting with some!<br /><br />And now for the biggest and best announcement for me.<br /><br />This fall I will be going back to school full time. I have been fighting this for years and have had some rather touching, but strong personal revelation just as of late that now is the time to do this.<br /><br />I don't know what kind of toll this is going to take on us. I am certain however that I need to get in, get out and get it done. I know I am not supposed to drag this out. Hence the full time.<br /><br />What I am going to be?<br /><br />A Teacher. I think kindergarten or first grade. I don't know why that age is important to me but it is. I think it is because I secretly still want to nibble their little fingers, although I would never do that. How embarrassing!<br /><br />That is what I started 23 years ago and that is what I shall be. My <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">patriarchal</span> blessing told me that when I was 17 years old. If you don't know what that is, <a href="http://lds.org/study/topics/patriarchal-blessings?lang=eng">click here</a>. I always just thought that by influencing children through church or volunteering at the school would be sufficient, but it is not. I am supposed to do more.<br /><br />Now is the time.<br /><br />Teacher, teacher, what do you see?<br /><br />I see children looking at me!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">XOXO</span>~ MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-49185964838642818952011-04-25T09:04:00.000-07:002011-04-25T09:27:41.764-07:00Can You Stand It?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1VeN5FQQ-dsThKFl4bpjBbpgh-s2kj8z7W_9r7aXeV-fvPbJP6t3EPbsMssRgKLihb3Jq_9Q5_vkMQEvKbntpcA1zh0QkSAHkuBKq1W8s8uIex0YEXuuB-_DJFTpsowGdDq5JqNqy1sI/s1600/prince_william_kate_middleton_3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599554350453529474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1VeN5FQQ-dsThKFl4bpjBbpgh-s2kj8z7W_9r7aXeV-fvPbJP6t3EPbsMssRgKLihb3Jq_9Q5_vkMQEvKbntpcA1zh0QkSAHkuBKq1W8s8uIex0YEXuuB-_DJFTpsowGdDq5JqNqy1sI/s400/prince_william_kate_middleton_3.jpg" /></a> I am a HUGE sucker for a royal wedding! I love all the hype and speculation that is made over this handsome couple! However I am out of town this week and am unsure if I will be able to watch the actual event. Hence the reason I just cleared a ton of minutes off of my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">DVR</span> and have it all set to record. I just need to leave strict instructions for the kids, I can envision Corm coming downstairs and canceling the recording to get his daily Sponge Bob fix. The horror! So I think I may tape a note to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tele</span> (just getting in the mood) warning any who dare not to cancel The Today <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Shows</span> 6 plus hours on Friday morning!<br /><br />It was 30 years ago this July that one of my sisters friend who had HBO let me come over and watch Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding in the middle of the night. It pure splendor and what every little girl could ever dream of in a wedding. So glorious, I remember like it was yesterday! I also ached and wept all alone during the broadcast of the same Princesses funeral almost 2 decades later. Scott kept waking up and asking me if I was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, it just had an effect on me, I am not sure why, I just felt a certain attachment as did millions of others.<br /><br />So yes, I am one of many who am anxiously awaiting this royal union. I wish them all the best. I really do hope they have much happiness. Their task is not an easy one that is for sure!<br /><br />Love to you, have a wonderful week!<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span>~ MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-21976783575790504502011-04-20T09:00:00.000-07:002011-04-20T11:46:39.457-07:00Profound.....with a little brag.....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, I am going to brag for a second. I have amazing children. I really do. They can be big pains in the rear sometimes but for the most part they are amazing and thank heavens they got their father's brains because they are all really really smart too.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>....enough bragging. I hate to do it. It is obnoxious but I needed to say it <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">out loud</span>. I came across this quote off a program for Ry's school the other day. (she was getting recognized for her smarts) more bragging, sorry, the smarts don't come from me though so is that really bragging?<br /><br />Anyways, back to the quote.<br /><br />"Keep people away who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." Mark Twain<br /><br />Now, here is my spin on that. It is a great saying. But you don't want to go through life keeping "small people" away from you. Or even thinking that way. I don't think it is good for your soul.<br /><br />Be great enough to be happy, love, encourage and want the best for all who come into your life. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Stifle</span>, the "natural" feelings of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">jealousy</span> that come to you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">because</span> you are in fact human and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">jealously</span> is a part of being human.<br /><br />About once a month or so, I have to do a re-check of my systems, to refuel my soul. If I don't I find it is experiencing feelings of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">jealously</span>, anger, insecurity and I take offense way to easily.<br /><br />By doing simple <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">maintenance</span> of my soul, heart and mind I am able to be great. Be happy. And love and support those nearest and dearest to me.<br /><br />Just some food for thought. Now go have a wonderful day.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span>~MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-25297450256891779302011-04-15T07:20:00.000-07:002011-04-15T07:57:45.885-07:00Swim Wear! Veddy Nice!So Meg's went out yesterday and purchased <a href="http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&langId=-1&storeId=301&productId=502591013&Ntt=swim+wear&Ntk=all&N=1">this</a> adorable swimsuit. She looks <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sooooo</span> cute in it. It is a little revealing in the front. I told her how flattering it was, but when you are her age and swimming with members of the opposite sex ya kind of gotta watch what you are wearing. Men do strange things when confronted with such situations. She agreed, we were just standing in the kitchen talking and in walks Corm. He sits down at the counter and starts eating. He glances over at Meg.<br /><br />Another quick glance, then another. Then he shielded his eyes.<br /><br />Question answered, it could use a little adjustment.<br /><br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">XOXO</span>~MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-64202417999751523812011-04-13T08:37:00.000-07:002011-04-13T08:39:20.911-07:00I'm Still Here!Don't worry, just some issues with photobucket! I am still here, be posting something soon! Have a wonderful wonderful Wednesday!<br /><br />XOXO~MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-6096000893432829932011-04-08T22:59:00.000-07:002011-04-10T08:42:56.225-07:00The Apron<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJY4CdVljN3YTB8SHdOdupRAvsGcFxHKm0logJ7t9yhW9Q4gO0azLgYa_kNCWggxUa82livDdSw_IAHPriQpJFtERCSq57K6r5onWGF3AuHhaxqEoaKCJhUmMI0TRJ8eRYtg8WeKkHLc/s1600/beulah-buddy-velma-vintage-photo-of-women-in-aprons.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 339px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJY4CdVljN3YTB8SHdOdupRAvsGcFxHKm0logJ7t9yhW9Q4gO0azLgYa_kNCWggxUa82livDdSw_IAHPriQpJFtERCSq57K6r5onWGF3AuHhaxqEoaKCJhUmMI0TRJ8eRYtg8WeKkHLc/s400/beulah-buddy-velma-vintage-photo-of-women-in-aprons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593460430594859410" border="0" /></a>The principal of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was easier to wash aprons than dresses besides they used less material but along with that it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.<br /><br />It was wonderful for drying children's tears and on occasion cleaning out a few dirty ears. From the chicken coop the apron was used for carrying eggs, chicks and sometimes half hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.<br /><br />When company came those aprons proved to be ideal hiding places for shy children. And when the weather was cold Grandma wrapped it around her arms. Those big <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ol</span> aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over a hot wood stove.<br /><br />Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. From the garden it carried all sorts of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">vegetables</span>. After the peas had been shelled it carried out the hulls. In the fall it carried in the apples that had fallen from the trees.<br /><br />When unexpected company drove up the road it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds. When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron and the men that were working in the fields knew it was time to come in for dinner.<br /><br />It will be a long time before someone invents something to replace that "old time apron" that had so many purposes. ~Author unknown<br /><br />My sister sent that e-mail forward to me years ago, I hung onto it, knowing there would be a time to share.<br /><br />I love my aprons, they keep me from looking all crusty. I often put one on about 3 pm and don't take it off until dinner is served or later. For another good article on the apron go <a href="http://www.collectorsquest.com/blog/tag/vintage-aprons/">here.</a><br /><br />XOXO~MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-38065539701542133482011-04-08T06:50:00.000-07:002011-04-08T08:33:49.928-07:00Strawberry Trifle<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwceWY0hWwhWDFCFb1NQ86NU-k4of0WmRmlvP59rVSr5aJeEiCTNQxOtbHoPGoDHDUKk5xQmYgZQloi8vg99tqpK43xjynoObbOH6528triXjczQikwb4y1WM0FZfK2IBPCM8qnx9ivcw/s1600/Fresh+Strawberries.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwceWY0hWwhWDFCFb1NQ86NU-k4of0WmRmlvP59rVSr5aJeEiCTNQxOtbHoPGoDHDUKk5xQmYgZQloi8vg99tqpK43xjynoObbOH6528triXjczQikwb4y1WM0FZfK2IBPCM8qnx9ivcw/s400/Fresh+Strawberries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593210176167552418" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tis</span> the season, for strawberries! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">YUMMO</span>! I can't get enough of these wonderful, beautiful berries! Here is a recipe that I love using these little red gems. I got it years ago from my friend Sharla Wilcox. I have tweaked it a little over the years and think I have finally gotten the perfect sweetness/tartness combination!<br /><br />You will need the following ingredients: 3 quarts of sliced fresh strawberries<br /> 2 packages of strawberry danish dessert *see below<br /> 2 Angel food cakes (I like the loaves) cut into cubes<br /> 2 16 oz containers of whipped topping<br /> 2 cups of sour cream<br /> 2 8 0z bars of cream cheese (soften in microwave)<br /> 2 cups powdered sugar<br /><br />Cream together your "white ingredients". Make danish dessert according to package directions. (Not all areas carry danish dessert so if you can't find it, I will have a recipe at the bottom of the post.)<br />Add strawberries to the dessert. Set aside.<br /><br />Now, I make this in my largest rectangle <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Rubbermaid</span> container. I do this when I am feeding lots of people. It doesn't look pretty. If you need to make this for a party or want it to look nice, just 1/2 the recipe and use a glass <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">trifle</span> bowl one that is the same circumference top to bottom. But I have made it in a regular glass bowl and it is just fine!<br /><br />Start with you cake cubes, place a nice amount of them on the bottom of your bowl. Next you add your red layer, spoon the danish dessert over the cake. Last you add a nice thick layer of your creamy white mixture. Then you repeat 2 or 3 times until your bowl is full.<br /><br />Let refrigerate at least 4 hours but overnight is best!.<br /><br />Enjoy! It is such a fun desert to serve at Easter or any springtime event!<br /><br />Homemade Danish Dessert- this works just fine!<br />1 cup sugar<br />1 cup 7-up<br />4 TBSP. strawberry jello<br />2 TBSP. cornstarch<br />1/2 cup cold water<br /><br />Heat 7-up with sugar stirring constantly. mix together cornstarch and cold water add while stirring to the sugar mixture. Cook until slightly thick. Add jello and stir until <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">dissolved</span>. Remove from heat and let sit before adding berries.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">XOXO</span>~Mamie<br /><br /><br /></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-20364587513199305212011-04-07T08:10:00.000-07:002011-04-07T08:47:57.275-07:00LGO Indie ShopfestYesterday Meg's, Millie and I headed into Phoenix for a boutique sponsored by La <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Grande</span> Orange. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nie</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nie</span> tipped me off to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LGO</span> a few years back and I have found that it's food is just a heavenly as she described it. So yummy, my favorites on the menu. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Margarita</span> pizza and their Thai Chicken salad. Oh boy, that salad just tingles your taste buds! I can't get enough of it!<br /><br />The boutique was a fun and fresh as the restaurant. My friend Kate was there with her Vintage rose wraps. Love, the wraps. (smile) I know you've heard me say that before! There were some more fresh and funky vendors that I will share with you. They all have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">etsy</span> shops, which is so great because you can shop the same cute things that I saw yesterday at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">shopfest</span>! Gotta love <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Etsy</span>!<br /><br />There was <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/flippedbird?ref=seller_info">flipped bird.</a> I love these bags and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">accessories</span>. Marci has been a favorite of mine for a while but lately she is expanding her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">product</span> line and it is to die for! Check her out!<br /><br /><br />Megan and I fell in love with Jody from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Artwonders?ref=seller_info">Art Wonders.</a> Her jewelery is so cute! And priced so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">reasonably</span>! There was so much to love but this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64189689/hedwig-antiqued-brass-owl-watch-locket">owl necklace</a> captured my heart! You will love Jody's shop as much as we did I am sure!<br /><br />Grace from <a href="http://www.finleyandoliver.com/">Finley and Oliver</a> is genuinely on of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. Her T-shirts are so adorable! She has said she would customize and make them in ANY size, Megan is itching for a mustache T.<br /><br />Well there you have it! Now go and have your own little boutique, virtually!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">XOXO</span>~MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-86363113943894741682011-04-05T17:10:00.000-07:002011-04-06T05:55:19.031-07:00Good Things come in 3's<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ytpq1VVwirBNyAWmLT1K6ETbNuXfLdrF_tb1-YItyXvsdYh5D4VGAJZFDuo8DiH7hOxm1Vp1yMf7gfgM0sowr4kdysNAW9LngTxUqfM13WC5shpm-Z4brp5qELhyphenhyphentZet0PSWfgqZKLk/s1600/blogcollage.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ytpq1VVwirBNyAWmLT1K6ETbNuXfLdrF_tb1-YItyXvsdYh5D4VGAJZFDuo8DiH7hOxm1Vp1yMf7gfgM0sowr4kdysNAW9LngTxUqfM13WC5shpm-Z4brp5qELhyphenhyphentZet0PSWfgqZKLk/s400/blogcollage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592258805302101058" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of vintage rose wraps</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">I am easing myself back into the blogging world.<br /><br />I had my 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nd</span> daughter Johnnie help me with my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">etsy</span> shop! Finally! It is up and running! check it out. I will be paying her to list my items for me, so helpful! So hopefully my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lil</span> shop will stay busy and full of cute items.<br /><br />For today, I wanted to share somethings that truly make my life joyful. The neat thing about this is that 2 of the 3 things I am sharing are owned by 2 of my closest friends. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Coinicidence</span>? Yes, I racked my brain all day long thinking of 3 of my favorite things and these were my top 3.<br /><br />Vintage rose wraps- I have a headband obsession in general, but these have proven to be my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">fav</span>. They are most comfortable and fit by big head. They dress up or dress down any outfit I have. As gross as this sounds, they help me with sweating also. I wash them often. These goodies just work for me. Honestly, I wear them probably 5 days out of 7. Kudos to you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">VWR</span>, I love ya.<br /><br /><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogFkI6MeFK-vK04HyhsKrAaCQHSEwKz3h54occAPLwCUseW8oSrOcgdWMOd7vCVzVn0ifoziePdJ6PVEeUZmyJcZJm_dxs1R2HpydG4mYV74Q4RC3fNBZWt1SJZFVl5Ioq7GdPkSb5ME/s1600/April+1+%252C2011+029.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogFkI6MeFK-vK04HyhsKrAaCQHSEwKz3h54occAPLwCUseW8oSrOcgdWMOd7vCVzVn0ifoziePdJ6PVEeUZmyJcZJm_dxs1R2HpydG4mYV74Q4RC3fNBZWt1SJZFVl5Ioq7GdPkSb5ME/s400/April+1+%252C2011+029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592257873552242898" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">photo courtesy of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">bloomingmill</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Fresh Flowers, </span><span style="font-size:100%;">I am addicted and spoiled. I have to admit my house doesn't feel right without them. I am lucky enough to have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Bloomingmill</span> on speed dial. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Stef</span> and Jodi are good friends and always have the most beautiful, freshest flowers. They are so good to me. But they have created a monster. I gotta have fresh flowers.<br /><br />If you aren't lucky enough to live here. Try keeping a small jar of mums, or daisy's around. Just for the fun of it. They brighten any dull day, and make your house feel so clean! I like white mums (they last forever) in a plain glass jar. So simple, yet fresh.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Citrus & Basil</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> cleaner and hand soap from World Market. I have tried all the flavors but there is something about this one that makes my counters and kitchen smell so fresh and clean each time I use them. I love them and am addicted to them. They are both under 5$ so they wont break the bank but you will love them!<br /><br />Well there you go! My top 3 favorite things! I would love to know yours! Please share!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">XOXO</span>~Mamie<br /></span></span></span></span></div></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-34551068274695019852011-04-05T09:38:00.001-07:002011-04-05T09:55:52.634-07:00Im Back!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2-zUCedLpsSJtTcFipr4DidcDPuWvZtzHlPVb_mkVpRSZHksA0HqHvPUcwBS_EiqJwDWe2WbFf45_zEB3P9qjyzDNUxLF8R51PrSeeujDuz5ictuv3VWwrzYrhhAKUig52g5nAnXUL4/s1600/Warning_Construction_Zone.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2-zUCedLpsSJtTcFipr4DidcDPuWvZtzHlPVb_mkVpRSZHksA0HqHvPUcwBS_EiqJwDWe2WbFf45_zEB3P9qjyzDNUxLF8R51PrSeeujDuz5ictuv3VWwrzYrhhAKUig52g5nAnXUL4/s400/Warning_Construction_Zone.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592139965075987170" border="0" /></a>It's been a long time I know. My life has gotten the best of me lately that is for sure! I have missed my blog and my crafts. I have filled orders for bracelets here and there and that is about it. I can't really say I have been depressed more of just busy and overwhelmed. Megan cam home in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">February</span>, that has been an adjustment. Tax season has been in full swing and we are anxiously awaiting the end of that!<br /><br />Bear with me while I work on my blog! It needed some fresh and sassy revamping!<br /><br />So here I am, filled with the desire to create. Needing an outlet. Hope this spring brings good things for you,<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">XOXO</span>~Mamie<br /><br />I am hooked on <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3597613">this</a>, I need to go get some more today. It is so yummy! The citrus basil is my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">fav</span>. Just a thought!Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-71504275438038107782011-01-02T21:50:00.000-08:002011-01-02T22:24:25.759-08:00Holiday HighlightsAnnual cutting the tree trip. Snow was very deep, it was bitter cold. Made for an interesting tree this year.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FvfjrJS6ldoqyVQrfqgiCr4u3GZlDCZixp1P2aGhbcW3BrPN7N9Wi82OZHXLx9eOfg1ehvTg0ig6N8o83RPYbl77LhLZFgas9agNEabdbIbZFg6Wf8r7N5MOTbc1dcWHjAT3A1olTl4/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557836205785478754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FvfjrJS6ldoqyVQrfqgiCr4u3GZlDCZixp1P2aGhbcW3BrPN7N9Wi82OZHXLx9eOfg1ehvTg0ig6N8o83RPYbl77LhLZFgas9agNEabdbIbZFg6Wf8r7N5MOTbc1dcWHjAT3A1olTl4/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+034.JPG" border="0" /></a> Well, I was very neglectful with the camera this year. I pretty much sucked. I am going to have to mooch from my sisters. I don't know what I was thinking, we have so many cute babies in our families and I have 0 pictures. Loser.<br /><br />I already recapped Meg's surprise, even that my pics kind of stunk. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hmmmm</span>, I think a good resolution for me should be concentrating on better picture taking. Can you tell this is bothering me?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINBhMmqrQKMVrajW91Jgd65NTiXsVJWk96k6_BGirfp6pkmqxoEuINBqqpJqTO5x96TZeQdXpWXqIC6hz5mFqTenwjEKJcPwvxPb82FLJoQa18kSwl87eP7uRb1-QbXVBNOnqPhqIvEw/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+057.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557836198432627826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINBhMmqrQKMVrajW91Jgd65NTiXsVJWk96k6_BGirfp6pkmqxoEuINBqqpJqTO5x96TZeQdXpWXqIC6hz5mFqTenwjEKJcPwvxPb82FLJoQa18kSwl87eP7uRb1-QbXVBNOnqPhqIvEw/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+057.JPG" border="0" /></a> This little guy was a Christmas visitor. We kept him, neutered him, gave him shots. And his owner turned up this past Saturday. Oh well, he's been back to our house twice. I think we will end up sharing him.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8wUEzrD8XAkmm-tjR7oksQ_r0tmAvwmVI1VezRCQl0ZRYO_R3jDdjJLUSDwlrxExVdFPOe8JIdvpgX77q1WbfOFhxh-dxs49fVMf1QS8jz33_4SGdTgz5R5WLYRmOlsw8hMk5lXW_i8/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+070.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557836195297408770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8wUEzrD8XAkmm-tjR7oksQ_r0tmAvwmVI1VezRCQl0ZRYO_R3jDdjJLUSDwlrxExVdFPOe8JIdvpgX77q1WbfOFhxh-dxs49fVMf1QS8jz33_4SGdTgz5R5WLYRmOlsw8hMk5lXW_i8/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+070.JPG" border="0" /></a> We went to the Mesa Temple lights with one of our favorite families. The J's. As always it was fun. Wouldn't be Christmas with out a trip to see the lights. Aidan was so cute, we love that boy!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cWBOjhQ0k5W1QliFbfgXN9RbjRVcp5mUNwNxFZ-wC8YU1qcdQiPGFSpbLJK1ZVvc6u8KNG5UIw8hONAbrjieiMdbhvrcw7Wyf6yFJq94q0AuSlzELvsaJhYBwyYl8FN-Dpzniyp4ae0/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+068.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557836188966037570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cWBOjhQ0k5W1QliFbfgXN9RbjRVcp5mUNwNxFZ-wC8YU1qcdQiPGFSpbLJK1ZVvc6u8KNG5UIw8hONAbrjieiMdbhvrcw7Wyf6yFJq94q0AuSlzELvsaJhYBwyYl8FN-Dpzniyp4ae0/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+068.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Dp08JJkLzJmaAYayrMorUEHKKUQgz1eByR7Q-sm5DVaN2Ej4uH7Y379IRUnRmf3Bdn4sE1s_f4havLURUCkFcL2-3v4710wlZgsEQr5TsPL6Bz5CUBhgui436d3iV0R2BKQvBfD0u6o/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+064.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557834789027234898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Dp08JJkLzJmaAYayrMorUEHKKUQgz1eByR7Q-sm5DVaN2Ej4uH7Y379IRUnRmf3Bdn4sE1s_f4havLURUCkFcL2-3v4710wlZgsEQr5TsPL6Bz5CUBhgui436d3iV0R2BKQvBfD0u6o/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+064.JPG" border="0" /></a> Although I hate how fat I am. I love this picture of us. He is such a sweet guy. He is my world.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknDWfXOHo-lTV9ctTkd51wyTzebym1pALWdycYwvOVHL5xHRtNVukhFRm9ckxRA34fkkeZXuSEBrSnFen4i-ZKkoybU8LRFEMA4rJHbrf-xIh9zZI3rBmxvNA1yDZ51DkYH27bsh4Phg/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+061.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557834782866458338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknDWfXOHo-lTV9ctTkd51wyTzebym1pALWdycYwvOVHL5xHRtNVukhFRm9ckxRA34fkkeZXuSEBrSnFen4i-ZKkoybU8LRFEMA4rJHbrf-xIh9zZI3rBmxvNA1yDZ51DkYH27bsh4Phg/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+061.JPG" border="0" /></a> The hooligans at the lights, and Preston <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Maddie's</span> little friend. We really like him too. He's a cute kid.</div><div></div><div>Well, that is it. Can you believe it? It was a great Christmas, however I am really excited about the New Year. I hope it is a good one!</div><div></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">XOXO</span>~Mamie</div><div></div><div>[coming soon, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Mamie's</span> future plans]<br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-50106767934690169052011-01-02T16:44:00.000-08:002011-01-02T18:19:29.956-08:00Surprise!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKetSmMZeee44sBad7NwESqAnBbieAPUjgfiqc_-Ay-wscdo-Ac2KP7Win1HTqgQo4YfxqLE7f80pP5sfVqficWzw3RFmhREcTa6HhpalbD_CYFgqdglNP8NC40bGNAqWWP-pXX9XQ48/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+081.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557755381903832850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKetSmMZeee44sBad7NwESqAnBbieAPUjgfiqc_-Ay-wscdo-Ac2KP7Win1HTqgQo4YfxqLE7f80pP5sfVqficWzw3RFmhREcTa6HhpalbD_CYFgqdglNP8NC40bGNAqWWP-pXX9XQ48/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+081.JPG" border="0" /></a>[Happy Birthday, sweet Meg] </div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukwZTatCtBpSTQQZshdtH1iliIBkPP8HRnkkAAYgHscGRJ3uSSi3YxwIE9lroVtT_tQxarSs0FaoYkmAg4Llhm-Xel8hO0hcNVru2B9tAU-C7lb50sJIparytjfjG9axJAyNQ51hmvbY/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+076.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557755377701017730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukwZTatCtBpSTQQZshdtH1iliIBkPP8HRnkkAAYgHscGRJ3uSSi3YxwIE9lroVtT_tQxarSs0FaoYkmAg4Llhm-Xel8hO0hcNVru2B9tAU-C7lb50sJIparytjfjG9axJAyNQ51hmvbY/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+076.JPG" border="0" /></a>[so, Meggie, were ya surprised?]</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1r5cBSuHmGR6FTJbqD8BLLQX_8z2dt4TbzqJ1Zf4yGJLqR0slJ4brhyx9YP-_HV3G04zi1bA1c6pbQRysjggqkcFq82Y5qDTzB8kLT3-BwPkdsoOLEc_RlLkR6_HIkB90oUKuy6Ce3d4/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+072.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557755370382748434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1r5cBSuHmGR6FTJbqD8BLLQX_8z2dt4TbzqJ1Zf4yGJLqR0slJ4brhyx9YP-_HV3G04zi1bA1c6pbQRysjggqkcFq82Y5qDTzB8kLT3-BwPkdsoOLEc_RlLkR6_HIkB90oUKuy6Ce3d4/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+072.JPG" border="0" /></a>[step aside, big <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">momma's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">comin</span> through]<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MGwHX-H0krh0PUkMm2mNwX8pWlLytCgg57RmAlInWwce_7ZLtmuT883ivaYQA3bPYi6H_5ImaOWIT9FcYU1Xu93N4-qWvfbqBPSfBT9oKwdMGh_MRDncjM0m9JRcuJv6BKpn-C4kNvE/s1600/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+071.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557755361910936354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MGwHX-H0krh0PUkMm2mNwX8pWlLytCgg57RmAlInWwce_7ZLtmuT883ivaYQA3bPYi6H_5ImaOWIT9FcYU1Xu93N4-qWvfbqBPSfBT9oKwdMGh_MRDncjM0m9JRcuJv6BKpn-C4kNvE/s400/Maddies+Birthday%252C+Christmas+071.JPG" border="0" /></a> [total look of "what"?]</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I'm too lazy to fix these in chronological order. Sorry.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This past fall has been one of the most difficult in our families 20 yr. history. Meg left to school and let's just say, it has been a struggle. She had a hard time, our communication was poor, things just weren't going like any of us had thought they would. The future is up in the air at the moment, but that really isn't what this post is about. Nevertheless, she got a great job 1 block away from her house 10 hrs a week at a vet clinic. She was so excited about it. There was was HUGE set back though. She HAD to be able to work over Christmas. When she told me this, she was trying to be so brave, I just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">shelved</span> it, couldn't process it, total denial. We all were. She went ahead and took the job. We made arrangements for her to come home December 29<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>. We would just celebrate Christmas again with her. And her birthday. That girl was born on December 24<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span>. Best Christmas ever. She would be spending it working, all day, and the next and the next and the next. Yikes. It was going to be rough. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Half way into November, on a Sunday evening I was listening to Josh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Groban's</span> version of I'll be home for Christmas. I love that song. I started crying, as I am right now typing this. I looked and Scott and said we had to go up. We couldn't afford it, we were already leaving up there for Thanksgiving, but more importantly my nieces wedding, hence the reason we couldn't just flip holidays for the year and go up for Christmas. We needed to be there for Thanksgiving. Make sense? I asked Scott what he thought, he agreed and we began to plan the big surprise.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Heres</span> how it went down: <strong>OPERATION MEGAN'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE</strong></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong>Location</strong>: Wok on Wheels <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Chinese</span> restaurant, Logan Utah.</div><div align="left"><strong>Date:</strong> December 23rd- note this is a day earlier than her birthday because she had to work all day on her birthday.</div><div align="left"><strong>Main <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Conspirators</span></strong>: Amie[mom] Norma [Meg's Grandmother] </div><div align="left"><strong>Plan</strong>: We flew into <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">SLC</span> late the 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">nd</span>, drove to Logan and stayed at my sisters house. Megan was staying at her grandparents. My mom planed Meg's birthday lunch for all of my family to attend at WOW[wok on wheels] We arrived early and were waiting for her. We were <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">sooooo</span> excited! When she got there she just looked stunned. She cried, and laughed and cried some more. It felt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">sooooo</span> good. It was a wonderful, amazing surprise. It was a gift that will last forever, I am so grateful we choose to go.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">XOXO</span>~Mamie<br /><br /><br />Coming soon- Holiday Highlights<br /></div><div align="center"></div></div></div></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-60371665250331259712011-01-01T07:36:00.000-08:002011-01-01T07:38:17.071-08:002011.....Come on Down!Coming soon! More fabulous bracelets, New Years resolutions and the great <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprise</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unveiled</span>!<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span>~MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-23450313261926841252010-12-18T12:02:00.000-08:002010-12-18T12:14:40.762-08:00Ode to Modge Podge......[revisited]I was just reading back on a few of my favorite posts. I really like this one, and it's still true. Enjoy!<br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="http://mamiestreasures.blogspot.com/2009/12/modge-podge-rocks.html">http://mamiestreasures.blogspot.com/2009/12/modge-podge-rocks.html</a> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Love ~Mamie</div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-75042516285245079392010-12-17T07:13:00.000-08:002010-12-17T08:22:13.766-08:00Merry Christmas.....Just Thought I'd Share<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqAKKpFCvn6Q8_Dss6DkBKX3h2nZoYOi0r5B_mj8NJrq763WdaSZ3FPVSaP8rEbOf9zZvTu2TcoggygdYatmEnfbDobBpEnqL44wd8HEBN8BttUT8dAuK2FOBybFJRESCrQ3tvv0Woo0/s1600/Christmas+2010+024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551676219591728594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqAKKpFCvn6Q8_Dss6DkBKX3h2nZoYOi0r5B_mj8NJrq763WdaSZ3FPVSaP8rEbOf9zZvTu2TcoggygdYatmEnfbDobBpEnqL44wd8HEBN8BttUT8dAuK2FOBybFJRESCrQ3tvv0Woo0/s400/Christmas+2010+024.JPG" /></a> I choose not to decorate in full this year.<br /><br />I took many short cuts.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNLqvf4PoLH9780P9F5B4aOj9NRov8COfbibWE1Cyd90vHCANhmczKazUtDT7c7gT_x1bJAWlvnwLb0bsRaSk3Iec3iiTN0RMe3_JJYmGZS9kXOz9MsNoTtJvAHdC0q149k_1jsTilA4/s1600/Christmas+2010+024.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnEQiHAYkKnBjRfAaZIeTcjX3OopDzMdMmx9DTEpU5UoRJGRnL_iYY1vY3da3Q4jKyBrbDQtVW71bfTqlV5qZTysy3dVdcX0AGOOzB8OqzHEa5Vo9Q7UevIH9O3CwCBQRNqMQIOP8zwE/s1600/Christmas+2010+018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551676207233468226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnEQiHAYkKnBjRfAaZIeTcjX3OopDzMdMmx9DTEpU5UoRJGRnL_iYY1vY3da3Q4jKyBrbDQtVW71bfTqlV5qZTysy3dVdcX0AGOOzB8OqzHEa5Vo9Q7UevIH9O3CwCBQRNqMQIOP8zwE/s400/Christmas+2010+018.JPG" /></a><br /><br /> But I think it turned out <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, considering.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZOmWJvI0PXy5MhQcezv-dpOoLfZu5BwlnDegevLbKqBmoxHEmSYxaI70CfQ0wDIeyislQoV9mTtxfCsDWC2uv4nrpLtvpDBM-XHZ83k-l20gyp62G0pm7iXffkQQN0MTHa3GkFNF8tY/s1600/Christmas+2010+017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551676198228982706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZOmWJvI0PXy5MhQcezv-dpOoLfZu5BwlnDegevLbKqBmoxHEmSYxaI70CfQ0wDIeyislQoV9mTtxfCsDWC2uv4nrpLtvpDBM-XHZ83k-l20gyp62G0pm7iXffkQQN0MTHa3GkFNF8tY/s400/Christmas+2010+017.JPG" /></a> This table is my favorite. I love my vintage <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Santa's</span>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHyAC525OjdRxERnll-0hQAkmeO1FObQyZ1qxuc1dMM_SaC0jWqdG8beqwX-vuo7t6-JMgK_CStbig4Z7L45oMdVgeS_7JMipOL76cVH6s0SKSPoiVxg7AtB8epuYHEa9ii9OQyINBjQ/s1600/Christmas+2010+019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551674624942401970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHyAC525OjdRxERnll-0hQAkmeO1FObQyZ1qxuc1dMM_SaC0jWqdG8beqwX-vuo7t6-JMgK_CStbig4Z7L45oMdVgeS_7JMipOL76cVH6s0SKSPoiVxg7AtB8epuYHEa9ii9OQyINBjQ/s400/Christmas+2010+019.JPG" /></a> [a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">lil</span> closer peek]<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi005QOsZggMxc5ovDIyr-rWd4WMxsL1M1s1u5L-yqJRd8HNMK5C3jUDX1B456W6EzusPfZ9pujjyfRC9F7TYLvt7FIbEfO4pDIbat8MmXOTRrYdRiMB-YZAq05WbbU6y3viBdcCHoaIm8/s1600/Christmas+2010+021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551674611689054226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi005QOsZggMxc5ovDIyr-rWd4WMxsL1M1s1u5L-yqJRd8HNMK5C3jUDX1B456W6EzusPfZ9pujjyfRC9F7TYLvt7FIbEfO4pDIbat8MmXOTRrYdRiMB-YZAq05WbbU6y3viBdcCHoaIm8/s400/Christmas+2010+021.JPG" /></a>I added one of my wreath's from Mamie's this year.<br /><br />Loving how it works right here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6sYi3aiuheqnrRMV2WylTiTn1wkygkmGu0Nl53waX_tteGXD75gWBovYGdLFfwz0SUUaLB6FH0LWT-Zn4GTndHd3rDyAvgnsodXMndO8a6_o8D38T7DeYRbyDujLINe4ryjjN6-djqc/s1600/Christmas+2010+015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551674607110480562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6sYi3aiuheqnrRMV2WylTiTn1wkygkmGu0Nl53waX_tteGXD75gWBovYGdLFfwz0SUUaLB6FH0LWT-Zn4GTndHd3rDyAvgnsodXMndO8a6_o8D38T7DeYRbyDujLINe4ryjjN6-djqc/s400/Christmas+2010+015.JPG" /></a> The screen in the background is new this year. I am not sure what I am planning on doing with it. But is is so rickety and old, I just love it!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkwnGGDyw-KhN707F20SM1IIrswQWTiE53U2SXXrv0gB83aMrZ0v6_rJhGhC6ypNHwISad2m1Q-DIQph9WLQJy2rQFVZEBrhLRC0h5J1YD87Xnetn-ayUeHVyh6SPM9ce3SEB4iN38YA/s1600/Christmas+2010+027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551674602267111282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkwnGGDyw-KhN707F20SM1IIrswQWTiE53U2SXXrv0gB83aMrZ0v6_rJhGhC6ypNHwISad2m1Q-DIQph9WLQJy2rQFVZEBrhLRC0h5J1YD87Xnetn-ayUeHVyh6SPM9ce3SEB4iN38YA/s400/Christmas+2010+027.JPG" /></a> Ry did my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Nativity</span> this year.</div><div align="center">I absolutely love it under the cloche.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Hope you are well. Enjoy the magic that is the season.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">See you in the new year, I will let you in on our Christmas surprise. I can't wait!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span>~Mamie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div></div></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-90255378750364362832010-12-15T18:27:00.000-08:002010-12-15T18:49:55.524-08:00I'm A Psycho....2010 Holiday Movies!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfHH2lyReXMVjSpp5ZynVPpJj5BqWQEcGKhyphenhyphen6ObmD4B93Wltm_qX6zzbFnSA9YUqyxMvQD3H_acHkMn1WAZCXFJbzxGwS8fRqr4tXulMh2X-hwTvq1aWZQHp-MjGeD-NUwSg-uXKEYFY/s1600/vintage_christmas1_.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551101744883283490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfHH2lyReXMVjSpp5ZynVPpJj5BqWQEcGKhyphenhyphen6ObmD4B93Wltm_qX6zzbFnSA9YUqyxMvQD3H_acHkMn1WAZCXFJbzxGwS8fRqr4tXulMh2X-hwTvq1aWZQHp-MjGeD-NUwSg-uXKEYFY/s400/vintage_christmas1_.jpg" /></a></div><p>Well, well, well.....I can almost see it. The light at the end of a very long tunnel. Mamie's is wrapped up and I am enjoying the thrills of giving and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receiving</span>. I delivered my friend and neighbor gifts this evening. Feels good to check that off. This year I purchased home-made soap from my mother and packaged them up cute like. It was different and smelled wonderful. She makes incredible soap. I love using it, if you are interested in getting any please leave me a comment. She would love to hook you up with some. I am not just saying this because she is my Momma. It is divine.</p><p> </p><p>I am behind this year, as I mentioned a few posts back but it is all working out <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span>. We have a surprise coming up, I can't wait to tell you about it and how it all played out. I hope it just brings more joy and love to Christmas.</p><p> </p><p><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>- Christmas movie must sees. Here is my list. Keep in mind I am very, very behind.</p><p> </p><p>1- Harry Potter-fell asleep the first time. Need to see it in the day time otherwise I struggle.</p><p>2-The Kings Speech. Yes, it is R, but I love the royals and Colin Firth what can I say. Besides it is about Victoria's Grandson, Queen Elizabeth's father. (I think this is right)</p><p>3-True Grit- I don't know why this is #3 but I really do want to see this. I love Jeff Bridges, if you end up seeing it. Let me know what ya think, will ya?</p><p>4-Country Strong- I liked <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gwyenth</span> on Glee, I think she will be very good. This will probably be the one movie I end up seeing.</p><p>5- I just can't help it, I am a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Focker</span> fan. Too funny. Hope it is not stupid.</p><p> </p><p>That is it for this year. Small I know. Now promise me if you see any of these, leave me a comment. I would love to know what you think!</p>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-32613678276146893362010-12-02T06:14:00.001-08:002010-12-02T07:21:03.055-08:00Holiday Update!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqFD1w-03YpL1C4ZZE2eAoE__LgP-eX9DJueTnHHB7NYLGcg5HrrsJdjIx3JaMaxVsUNwBbyS6bQt9rjoZoL45qXPSCNGsAhEmtf_uV19gu0l2ccYZ8DcMQzikLSkQ6hyhlKTvPXSfSw/s1600/la_di_da_set_up_007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546088290336944434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqFD1w-03YpL1C4ZZE2eAoE__LgP-eX9DJueTnHHB7NYLGcg5HrrsJdjIx3JaMaxVsUNwBbyS6bQt9rjoZoL45qXPSCNGsAhEmtf_uV19gu0l2ccYZ8DcMQzikLSkQ6hyhlKTvPXSfSw/s400/la_di_da_set_up_007.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I am going to be at Salon Spectrum tonight! It is located at 7103 Stetson Drive in Scottsdale. I believe the times for this boutique are 5-9, I am excited! I have new bracelets and some really fun vintage items that are new! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lurve</span> me some vintage!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>I am winding down for the holidays! If you would like anything, especially bracelets please let me know. I do have plenty of supplies and am getting more in everyday but now is the time to order so I can get them to you in time for the big day!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Ours was unique this year, yummy food, different <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">circumstances</span> as we were prepping for the wedding of my niece the very next day! It was a crazy week! </div><div></div><div>XOXO~Mamie</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">PS) I am working on my holiday movie must sees! If you have any you want to add, leave me a comment, I will check it out!</span></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-24338440693495600162010-11-21T21:53:00.000-08:002010-11-21T22:07:05.716-08:00Mamie'sI could just tell you that little kids pronounce my name "Amie" like "Mamie". <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">That's</span> really all there is to it. It has stuck throughout my life. But that would be to easy.<br /><br />My <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">niece</span> Samantha started it. She is 26 now, but when she was 2, her momma would walk into the room and say. "Samantha Jo, who made this big mess?" and Samantha would just look up at her mom and say "Mamie did it, Mamie, Mamie, Mamie".<br /><br />I was around 18 at the time and would proceed to argue with the 2 year old that it was not me. Which it really wasn't, but it was really funny.<br /><br />Years later my friends little girl Juliana thought I was the bees knees. She loved me so much and I loved her. She would snuggle up to me and ever so sweetly ask me, "Mamie, would you paint my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">tingernails</span>". How could I ever refuse that? I couldn't.<br /><br />By now, most of my friends children and some of my friends call me Mamie. I love it, it's stuck for good.<br /><br /><br />So it just made sense to me to name my beloved business after this treasured name. Mamie. You know what? I think my grandchildren will probably call me Mamie. I think it's cute and rather appropriate.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span>~ MamieAimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-38120651124089904192010-11-19T07:44:00.001-08:002010-11-19T07:51:20.198-08:00Random<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqK69sCmvCo_Y5QlOHES9cE0tQQ60p2bqWtkVBtse5W1jS-9wLAhOTEjzAE6G-JPjLjW8jdYLiJLoAoqUgJmnqfKZvgA4VqSQ5nVEexwtJ20InrOFs679Ni47KDO5BxeyqXo0KvW8wRLE/s1600/random-shots-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541287730728652674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqK69sCmvCo_Y5QlOHES9cE0tQQ60p2bqWtkVBtse5W1jS-9wLAhOTEjzAE6G-JPjLjW8jdYLiJLoAoqUgJmnqfKZvgA4VqSQ5nVEexwtJ20InrOFs679Ni47KDO5BxeyqXo0KvW8wRLE/s400/random-shots-2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I feel like this little guy. </span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Mom asked me the other day how I was doing it all. I just shrugged and thought "it hasn't been that bad."</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Then suddenly this morning I have begun to realize I haven't been doing. For the first time in a long time, I am not ready for Christmas. Like for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">reals</span>. Really....not.....ready.</span><br /><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">This seems to be a problem. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hmmmmmm</span>. Well, it's gonna be a good one, just maybe in a different way this year. Nothing wrong with that.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">XOXO</span>~Mamie</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Stay tuned, over the weekend I will share how the name Mamie came about. Instead of getting ready for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Christmas</span>, I will be writing. Nice.</p><br /><br /></span>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320943480303322700.post-35445067739321708372010-11-17T16:35:00.001-08:002010-11-17T17:43:29.287-08:00La Di Freakin Da!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCg-llsaOJfyKibhII8R6ZERQtkJeERvU5n7uXHCETiJE8aeQKuofDNcjhdhFX8Eu3uFcfqXUM8ueyJKD4gYikAXQn8_QBg6jN71QlcnwOHsMf6GiFROm7phB3YCr1OQbv-O6YvUrihk/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+019.JPG"></a>In the words of the motivational speaker, I name this post after Matt Foley, the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">eccentric</span> life coach played by Chris Farley, funniest man ever. Here is a preview of my booth at the La-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">di</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">da</span> boutique. It is such a cute boutique, I am so glad I got in!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNPrOIVXHxjg5EA1iTvF5Wn9JD6CfNOrFHcfAddEZjPVZcsufWRZj0iz9Ih6xlv8oBxe9Bn7yGNMAdndvfPVIQodoZhSq6daVkB4CdzHUnetXN89rnZPmVNBzmSasgqj5dkp6FroN2HE/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540692870008974610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNPrOIVXHxjg5EA1iTvF5Wn9JD6CfNOrFHcfAddEZjPVZcsufWRZj0iz9Ih6xlv8oBxe9Bn7yGNMAdndvfPVIQodoZhSq6daVkB4CdzHUnetXN89rnZPmVNBzmSasgqj5dkp6FroN2HE/s400/la+di+da+set+up+013.JPG" border="0" /></a>this is my necklace display<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQHQElr9pfttFoTYbgxdKu_g32gYFYeADMytGSUSOHkKnO-5YrG8_DyLSFcIo26Bn9T_MIQwya_60IB3piwb8mMWchQCdENpgOAM_e46WFEaQ0taans44xPkKwltztiI7V-NBWOqZrbE/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540692863132818946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQHQElr9pfttFoTYbgxdKu_g32gYFYeADMytGSUSOHkKnO-5YrG8_DyLSFcIo26Bn9T_MIQwya_60IB3piwb8mMWchQCdENpgOAM_e46WFEaQ0taans44xPkKwltztiI7V-NBWOqZrbE/s400/la+di+da+set+up+004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYOQXAJyJGIW8OdZqZVZc_wRxVYM6HqpSXktDBYn2S2w3Z8sl3K-hMUmWQ3tnRhbEvhxdGALk0dQ3_62ZiAfAmMvf0a0fL1_qPWrwSsyI9cE4QBCPixRj5kKYAOiVgQawTY0R_1hnr4k/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540692231797231266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYOQXAJyJGIW8OdZqZVZc_wRxVYM6HqpSXktDBYn2S2w3Z8sl3K-hMUmWQ3tnRhbEvhxdGALk0dQ3_62ZiAfAmMvf0a0fL1_qPWrwSsyI9cE4QBCPixRj5kKYAOiVgQawTY0R_1hnr4k/s400/la+di+da+set+up+015.JPG" border="0" /></a>inside my large cloche display<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1FpcDspGx2xCpVkllKybNIjQuuTMDsgFHUjZdyDMSLs2zEiXoLvDNXCaEKXyD3gdjOa2URqQ-kZFqHR7INw5Og3oSzCqSfyGjm-Lbf0HmJ6aEJaLV1rKxnAEH3OsYj_7yud6a7s5r9E/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540692221322035554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1FpcDspGx2xCpVkllKybNIjQuuTMDsgFHUjZdyDMSLs2zEiXoLvDNXCaEKXyD3gdjOa2URqQ-kZFqHR7INw5Og3oSzCqSfyGjm-Lbf0HmJ6aEJaLV1rKxnAEH3OsYj_7yud6a7s5r9E/s400/la+di+da+set+up+012.JPG" border="0" /></a> my small cloche<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknWWIAzICYHvXSUch05en-KGBB7RzN0O3k1FJ0GTIPhBc9w_bAYnUtXNubuTnwFW1Fz2D0XGxtyqeypdO2kWFtdzuS-2BC9_33CNHgyvqJ24gtVuY-sFNKDsQoALI_-pAvzq561g0Lyc/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540692215582923650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknWWIAzICYHvXSUch05en-KGBB7RzN0O3k1FJ0GTIPhBc9w_bAYnUtXNubuTnwFW1Fz2D0XGxtyqeypdO2kWFtdzuS-2BC9_33CNHgyvqJ24gtVuY-sFNKDsQoALI_-pAvzq561g0Lyc/s400/la+di+da+set+up+011.JPG" border="0" /></a>I made these bows, you can use them for decorating.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-lPHOKxDJfG66aBH-Jv9qsMwGz9kSMG3YdJ2neMtjKB_PHr2mnWRuRy1lbPhK9_RLUxMVgVMXk0oUdydEupEau1pvgGvf5-8KZKLx8VEZa1TnjY6dOg10MNmeCcI_gBUr12JHqZCSZc/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540692206345907938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-lPHOKxDJfG66aBH-Jv9qsMwGz9kSMG3YdJ2neMtjKB_PHr2mnWRuRy1lbPhK9_RLUxMVgVMXk0oUdydEupEau1pvgGvf5-8KZKLx8VEZa1TnjY6dOg10MNmeCcI_gBUr12JHqZCSZc/s400/la+di+da+set+up+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnic0uqO9wL0-k2x8dMdXNmK990by0hbjmyHHWCV4tTxc5epqbcSxHOjFqzJ1LLPc7eQXhDZSBRyp9pU7oSlspGmn1Li3bRnEo6axnq2OfyPsSc6HH7NbMP_HdMZYPLVWAmb3IF1kMmQ/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540692194702041042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnic0uqO9wL0-k2x8dMdXNmK990by0hbjmyHHWCV4tTxc5epqbcSxHOjFqzJ1LLPc7eQXhDZSBRyp9pU7oSlspGmn1Li3bRnEo6axnq2OfyPsSc6HH7NbMP_HdMZYPLVWAmb3IF1kMmQ/s400/la+di+da+set+up+008.JPG" border="0" /></a>handmade ornaments and tea dyed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ol</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">fashioned</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pipe cleaner</span> candy canes<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9Lf_cP8hDoQpibfV15BdoRy3LnSfQtJ2aUz0luQ8s2Im1XvRYLBwevol3JMGinY9IXa2WZtf6V1vLJf74mqHkaKJ05kgIKwczOEmaSSfA5I37PgHufvGQ_zLak-RvZ3JwoUOatSHdXI/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540683088615227506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9Lf_cP8hDoQpibfV15BdoRy3LnSfQtJ2aUz0luQ8s2Im1XvRYLBwevol3JMGinY9IXa2WZtf6V1vLJf74mqHkaKJ05kgIKwczOEmaSSfA5I37PgHufvGQ_zLak-RvZ3JwoUOatSHdXI/s400/la+di+da+set+up+007.JPG" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ahhhhh</span>, my bracelets, love them</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGN_-N8cZfldC_wa-mx2IebaFr-BNoOTVeIYJqnbzoZ72xqqXONMW-pJykZ7QCI4CSapWI4GWASTzm0mwEmF97ofV8fV_DsxQE3LGhKttMLbmgXLCIhi4ZErAgQIqIyf5_BbS7Ncxjsw/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540683080114967826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGN_-N8cZfldC_wa-mx2IebaFr-BNoOTVeIYJqnbzoZ72xqqXONMW-pJykZ7QCI4CSapWI4GWASTzm0mwEmF97ofV8fV_DsxQE3LGhKttMLbmgXLCIhi4ZErAgQIqIyf5_BbS7Ncxjsw/s400/la+di+da+set+up+006.JPG" border="0" /></a>the whole table<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEG7pRH73XqyGfwT0J3YRqLTCFbQxB79OvTFiKNwvsMVYm_cy0UxiBQiVpjHKzXHaqzb3yjLxKcWlmif1WAJAUQsbroCgZfURCQdWBjLs7_adKeTBkq_PIm14zFtcDMj3dJC2Pzkn7XeY/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540683053210165698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEG7pRH73XqyGfwT0J3YRqLTCFbQxB79OvTFiKNwvsMVYm_cy0UxiBQiVpjHKzXHaqzb3yjLxKcWlmif1WAJAUQsbroCgZfURCQdWBjLs7_adKeTBkq_PIm14zFtcDMj3dJC2Pzkn7XeY/s400/la+di+da+set+up+005.JPG" border="0" /></a> from the other side<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2mxdaEJNGHpE4mF17fFuOOsZAilwF1SFDZ91GXwQ08nhpvsUqPL3qF3IU-AgZZgDypN_YTielmyHTpxrJ4O-Ld_kOmMGF2zLkKQ6F7GOBXm4hhoh-MYCFD9aYFAHXyh_xDKqTTiu5QI/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540683043801512274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2mxdaEJNGHpE4mF17fFuOOsZAilwF1SFDZ91GXwQ08nhpvsUqPL3qF3IU-AgZZgDypN_YTielmyHTpxrJ4O-Ld_kOmMGF2zLkKQ6F7GOBXm4hhoh-MYCFD9aYFAHXyh_xDKqTTiu5QI/s400/la+di+da+set+up+004.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTiIUqOH24UHgDVL7khFzyVJwW__o4ZIrbChMhuUpvyAJ_CgOm5PAHXU43_eYlfZjets4uHvTD4bmUw0QWXKQxCMIxsW2ZTu-9SIi-w8O7OK2UFAWluSAdwXUmDL5akDaADvbsLaVA88c/s1600/la+di+da+set+up+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540683030301699810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTiIUqOH24UHgDVL7khFzyVJwW__o4ZIrbChMhuUpvyAJ_CgOm5PAHXU43_eYlfZjets4uHvTD4bmUw0QWXKQxCMIxsW2ZTu-9SIi-w8O7OK2UFAWluSAdwXUmDL5akDaADvbsLaVA88c/s400/la+di+da+set+up+003.JPG" border="0" /></a> love these wreaths, made of vintage doilies and misc. stuff super cool!<br /><br /><div align="left">I'm super tired tonight. So glad to have been able to finish everything. Tired of cranky teenage girls. The Sun's are loosing to the Heat. Ugh. On that note! I wish you would just shut your big yapper! (Matt Foley again)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">XOXOX~(i really do!) Mamie</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Aimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241478786791683070noreply@blogger.com0