Thursday, February 16, 2012

Attention Followers


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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Valentine's Eve & Day

Valentine's Eve 

Monday I made crock pot chicken tortilla soup  for dinner.
When I threw all the ingredients in the crock pot that morning I had no idea we'd been having company for dinner.  Late in the afternoon Hubby called & said the kids would be joining us for dinner.  I jumped into action and got the dining room ready.  

Ethan was in a "mood", but quickly snapped out of it when he saw his chocolate heart.

Emma was happy with her sweet potato puffs.

When Hubby was setting down I noticed he seemed more excited than he normally is when it's time for dinner.  
Not long after we started eating we hear someones cell phone ringing. 
 Whose phone was it?
  Hubby's? No.
Kari's? No.
 Bobby's?  No. 
 Mine?  No, that wasn't my ring tone.
Bobby stood up & reached on top of the china hutch and took down a small box & card.
When I realized what it was I said,
 "Are you kidding me?"

Here's my Valentine's Eve surprise.
A new iPhone from Hubby!
My old phone was a relic & not easy to text on.
I'm learning all the ends & outs of how it works.
So far I love it!  
Bobby & Kari helped pull off the surprise by going to the AT&T store for Hubby.
Kari got a new iPhone, too!


Valentine's Night 

Last night we met the kids for dinner at Red Lobster.
We thought we'd be smart & go early.
Wrong!
Everyone else had the same idea.
We didn't have to wait too long, 30 minutes.

Emma sat on my lap while we waited.
She was checking out everyone who walked by.

Ethan was all smiles.

Good food + good company = a fun time

I'm linking with . . .
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Saturday At Savoy

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

This past Saturday, Hubby & I started celebrating when we
 ate breakfast at one of our favorite restaurants.

( photo source, Larry Lawrence)
Savoy is located at 61st & Sheridan here in Tulsa.

I ordered my usual, veggie omelet & wheat toast.
Hubby ordered biscuits & sausage gravy.

These are my hands saying, "Shame, shame, shame."
Confession . . . I did eat a couple of bites from his plate!
Shame on me!

We got an extra special treat that morning.

We were serenaded by two different  barber shop quartets.
So much fun!

Here's another confession . . .
We brought home something very delicious in this bag.

We shared this cinnamon roll Sunday morning.

Oh, my goodness!  

Monday, February 13, 2012

Girl Scout Cookies


It's that time of year again for buying & 
enjoying Girl Scout cookies.
Always brings back memories of my childhood
 when I was a Scout.
Back then you went door to door to sell to 
neighbors, friends & grandparents.
If someone placed an order you would give them a sticker 
to place in the window of their front door.

This year I ordered my cookies on Facebook 
when two of my neighbors posted that their daughters 
were taking orders. 
 Easy & quick . . .I love modern technology!  

Saturday, the girls delivered my orders with 
the help of their mothers.
Here I am with Grace. Her mom, Deb, was taking the picture.
Wish I'd taken a pic of her & Grace together.

Chole & her mom, Kim, came by later in the day.

Now we're enjoying our yummy cookies!
Wonder how long they'll last?  

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Weekly Words To Live By #88

Keep Calm And Pray

The LORD is near to all who call on him,
 to all who call on him in truth.
Psalms 145:18

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. 
For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, 
but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8: 26

So many folks I know are in need of many prayers right now.
Please join me in prayer for these people . . .
Connie, in the hospital,
 Harold, open heart surgery on Monday,
 Larry, very sick & weak.


Wishing you a Sunday filled with peace that only He can give.

Linking with . . .
Spiritual Sundays

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Winter Is Finally Here

It's cold this morning, 18 degrees, feels like 9.
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Winter has finally decided to make an appearance here in northeastern Oklahoma.
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Rumor has it we have an 80% chance of a snow mix Sunday night into Monday morning.
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Suddenly I feel like baking cookies or brownies & making hot chocolate.
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Friday, February 10, 2012

Valentine Bling

It's time to party!
Laurie at
 Bargain Hunting & Chatting With Laurie 
is our hostess.

I'M HAVING A PARTY!

I've had a lot of fun decorating this week.

Valentine Bling 2012

The piano is decorated with wedding pictures.
my parents 1948, Kari & Bobby 2005, Bob & I 1975

The Entry Table 
wrapping paper runner
puffy hearts from $ Tree
Happy Valentine's

The Dining Room
the dishes belonged to my Mother
                                                             
candles decorated with wrapping paper & hearts

The Kitchen Window
       Pinterest inspired candle jar, vintage card & cute little lady bug

Kitchen Table   

 Valentine plates, a gift from my sister, Susan.

Hoosier Cabinet
blue, red & pink colors

The Mantel
Pinterest inspired paper banner

vintage figurines & plate

Love is in the air . . .


Linking with . . .
Flaunt It Friday 
Potpourri Friday
T.G.I.F. Linky Party
Inspiration Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
Home Sweet Home
Open House Party
Share Your Creations
Tickled Pink 504 Main Fridays
Feature Friday Free-For-All
Seasonal Sundays
Table Top Tuesday