I just began reading this book, The Love Dare, after a friend of mine was telling me about it. It is from the movie Fireproof, staring Kirk Cameron. I haven't seen the movie yet but the book just drew me in. It consists of 40 love dares for you to do for your spouse for 40 days. The first day was on having patience with your spouse. Boy did this ever step on my toes. I am not a patient person at all. When I want something, I want it yesterday! So, I have spent the last three days not saying anything negative to my spouse, even when I am frustrated or upset. So far, it hasn't been hard since I haven't been upset with him for any reason. But, I'm sure I will have to exercise this dare really soon...lol. Day two was about kindness and show an unexpected gesture to your spouse in kindness. I baked his favorite cookies, Snickerdoodles, and left them on the stove for him when he got home. Day three was to buy something for your spouse to show him you were thinking of him. I didn't get to leave the house today so I made him a card and wrote him a juicy note like I used to inside. I plan on leaving it in his car tonight so he'll find it when he leaves for work in the morning. I am really excited about these. I don't really know if Bryan has noticed something is up yet but I can really tell that a spark has been lit in my heart toward him. I can't wait to see what the next 36 days hold for us! I'll keep you posted!

I hope everyone had a very Happy Easter. I know I certainly did! Our Easter festivities began when Gavin woke up at 7am to see if the Easter Bunny had came yet. I talked him into waiting until Carley got up. The both found their baskets on the table. We got dressed and headed to the park for our Church Egg Hunt. We began by telling the true meaning of Easter. Then, we had the our egg hunt and had lunch of hot dogs roasted on the grill. We really had a great morning. Even the Easter bunny was there for pictures.





Sunday morning, we all got ready in our Easter duds and went to church. Pastor Mark did an illustrated sermon with members of the kid's church acting out the parts. He gave alter call and there were 6 who came forward and gave their life to the Lord, including Carley. I was so proud. She had already asked God to come into her heart but had never went up the alter and wanted to do that. I tell you, that was enough to make my throat close up and tears come to my eyes.
Here they are in their Easter attire before church:



After church, we went to eat with friends, came home, took a nap, then got up to dye Easter eggs.





My family came over for Easter supper. We decided to make deviled eggs since it started raining and we weren't able to go outside to hunt eggs again. We really had a wonderful weekend. The kids had a great time. Most importantly, they both understand that Jesus died for our sins and He is Risen and Alive and Well! Happy Easter everyone!

My dear friend Joanieis giving away this awesome RAK on her blog! Go check out her blog now for your chance to win. Be sure to check out her awesome scrap pages, too. She is full of inspiration! Tell her Elisha sent you!

I've been tagged...twice!
One by Joan
Here are the rules-

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Go to the photos folder on your computer.
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Go to the 7th folder of photos.
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Go to the 7th photo.
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Put the 7th photo on your blog along with a description.
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Invite 7 friends to join.
I am tagging Lee, Ali, Nicole, Heather, Lynn, Mara, and Erica!

So, here is my 7th photo in my 7th folder...

This is my Carley on her first day of first grade. Wow, I can't believe how much she has grown since then!

I was also tagged by Erica
Here are the rules:
You must post a pic of yourself right now and tag 5 friends to do the same!
Here I am right now...UGH!!!!

I am tagging Ching, Jackie, Tricia, Joan, and Melissa for this one!

I can't believe it has taken me so long to update my blog...bad me! I have so much to share, I just haven't taken the time to do it. Have you ever had the feeling that good things are coming? Just that feeling that things you have prayed about or hoped for are really going to come to pass. I just feel that way. I don't know if it's because good things are already happening today or if God is really letting me know that good things are headed my way. Don't get me wrong, I am a very blessed lady. I've had my share of struggles and I am praying for some mighty things to happen in my life. But, I have a wonderful family, great friends, and the two most precious children anyone can have. I have a beautiful home and a wonderful job. Although we sometimes struggle financially, our bills are always paid on time. We are just so blessed. So, whatever it is that is causing me to feel this way, I thank God for it now in advance,cause He has always been so good to me.
My best friend in the whole world is on her way to my house to spend the weekend with me. She lives in Kentucky and I haven't seen her in a year and a half. I can't wait for her to get here. It's been too long and I have missed her greatly. Everyone should have a friend like her. She is so caring and always puts herself last and thinks of others first. She is the friend that you can tell everything to and not feel ashamed or worried that she is going to go tell everyone she knows this horrible secret you just told her. She always gives the best advice and her total support. I just love her greatly. Everyone should have a friend like my friend, Kristy! She'll be here in less than 5 hours and I am SOOOOOOOOO excited!
I haven't been able to scrap in a couple of weeks but I wanted to share my latest lay-outs. Enjoy!

Mr. Mojo is still in da' house! Thank goodness, I hate going spells when I can't scrap! It makes me grouchy and Lord knows it's not pretty when I'm grouchy. Here's a few I finished this weekend:
I captured this pic of Bryan and Gavin snuggling last week. I love this picture! It is so hard to get pics of Bryan so when I get one, I treasure it!

Here's Miss Carley "modeling" for the camera! Some of her pics really blow me away though. She can make some of the most breathtaking pictures. It could just be me being bias cause I'm her Momma and she's just so beautiful to me! The one was made with the new March kit, Cherries Jubilee at Scrapperie If you haven't gotten your hands on one of Sandi's kits, you need to order one today! You won't be disappointed!

This is Bryan and I the day after we were married. I love this picture of us. He still gives me butterflies to this day. I am so lucky to have him as my husband. I can't say that the beginning of our marriage was all butterflies and roses but over the past few years, we have really grown closer as a husband and wife should. I love him so much!

We also have a new addition to our family! Bryan has always wanted an English bull dog. He found a breeder in our area and I finally caved in and let him get her! She is absolutely gorgeous. Her name is Roxy Delilah Drewery. She is the most playful, loving dog. She even slept in the bed with us last night and she snores really loud! Good thing I'm used to Bryan or I wouldn't have gotten any sleep...lol! I'm still wondering what we are going to do with her when she gets full grown. A 65lb. dog in the house just blows my mind! Here she is at 2 1/2 months:

Happy St. Patty's Day!

I've been busy the past two Friday nights. I have just been in the mood to scrap, so I got Gavin's Auburn bean bag, pulled it up to the coffee table, popped in a few chick flicks I had been wanting to see and got to work. I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out. I can't say I'm pleased with my photography lately, but oh well...Here they are, I hope you like them.

You know you are getting old when you leave a Valentine Party with your honey to go to Wal-Mart and buy a Flat Screen TV. Yep, that's what Bryan and I did for Valentine's Day. We did have a great night though so that should count for something!
Here we are before we left for our date:

So, how was your Valentine's Day?

Joan, over at Paper Popsicles posted about a new site called House of 3 that sells blog couture. So, I immediately hopped on over and feel in love with this background and banner! So what do you think? I think it suits me very well!

“Technique Week” Online Crop at Scrapbooker's Clubhouse.

Scrapbooker’s Club House is hosting another fabulous WEEK LONG ONLINE CROP from February 9-15 2009!

Guess what?!! You’re invited to join us!!! Pop in whenever you like, and stay as long as you can! Look for the forum section called “Online Crop.” We’ll be there!

Come on over to the place where you can learn something fresh and new as you scrap those photos, memorabilia and stories. Expect the sharing of tips, tricks and ideas as you learn fun techniques that you can apply to your creations right away.

We’ve planned tons of fun challenges, games, prizes, laughs and the chance to share your creations. With “Make ‘n Take” projects, you’ll absorb at least two new techniques you can use over and over in unique ways—hey, who doesn’t love THAT!?! There’s a chance to win a special prize at the end of the crop… but shhhh! The prize is still a secret!

Soak up some ideas and inspiration from our community of scrapbookers and learn from our talented Design Team members as they share and scrap along with you! Canadian Scrappin’ Celebrity Andrea Wiebe will be joining us for the month, and she’ll be with us at the “Technique Week” crop, setting challenges, while she shares her ideas and genuine enthusiasm for this wonderful hobby.

The SBCH online store is fully stocked, so go ahead and shop for all your scrap-happy needs!!

Mark your calendar so you can pop on over to the week-long Technique Week Crop at Scrapbooker’s Club House!

Here’s where to find us: http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/home.htm

There will be a friendly welcome awaiting you, so come join us: play and learn at the SBCH “Technique Week” Crop.

See you there!

Come join me and the gals at Paper Popsicles for their Love is in the Air crop, February 6-8. You won't want to miss the fun, inspiration, and delightful ideas their crops bring, so head on over now!

I was so excited for Friday to get here. It was our bi-weekly crop night, our first once back since the holidays, and I hadn't scrapped in a couple of weeks. I had all of my pics ready and my pages all planned out and every lady that comes to crop, had to cancel for one reason or another. So, I pulled all of my supplies into the living room, put in a movie, and had my own scrap night. I finished 3 lay-outs Friday night and another two on Saturday. It's funny how I'll go a couple of weeks and can't scrap then spend a night and crank out 3 lay-outs. I love it when that happens though. Saturday night, Bryan took me out to out at a favorite little Italian place we love and out to watch Mall Cop at the theater. Mall Cop was hilarious, BTW! While at the movies, I threw my back out. I have no idea how. But I got the strange urge that my back just wasn't right and needed to be popped. When we got home, Bryan tried to pop it for me but it just wouldn't pop. We went to sleep about midnight, then I woke up around 3am in horrible pain. I could lay down, it hurt to stand, and to sit. I googled pulled muscle and ended up taking pain meds and fell back to sleep laying on a cold pack. I felt a little better so we got up and went to church. Thankfully a dear lady, who is a nursing professor, asked what was wrong with my back. She did pressure points on me and discovered my back was out in 4 places. She took me to the back of the church and had me lay in the floor and popped my back into place. I THANK GOD for this lady! I woke up this morning feeling a little sore, but much, much, better! I am starting to believe that your body really does start going down hill once you hit 30!
Here are the lay-outs I finished, Enjoy!