Afternoon delight….

Posted on January 30, 2008

If you know me, you know that I don’t like chocolate, and I don’t eat very often. I never crave it… but today I really, truly, absolutely did, so I went ahead and made this. It is not the norm for me, but it was such a treat!! My husband was also happy for a rare after dinner dessert. I made myself a cup of hot peppermint tea, and sat back on my couch for a minute. Your day might just perk up a little if you try it!! Or, next time I make something, I will just have to invite you all over.

And yes, I also submitted this to my stock photography site, and wouldn’t you know…it was already rejected!! I am beginning to think that I will never get it right!!

I will just eat this slice of deliciousness in protest.

Afternoon delight….

Posted on January 30, 2008

If you know me, you know that I don’t like chocolate, and I don’t eat very often. I never crave it… but today I really, truly, absolutely did, so I went ahead and made this. It is not the norm for me, but it was such a treat!! My husband was also happy for a rare after dinner dessert. I made myself a cup of hot peppermint tea, and sat back on my couch for a minute. Your day might just perk up a little if you try it!! Or, next time I make something, I will just have to invite you all over.

And yes, I also submitted this to my stock photography site, and wouldn’t you know…it was already rejected!! I am beginning to think that I will never get it right!!

I will just eat this slice of deliciousness in protest.

Posted on January 26, 2008

I have 3 sisters (and 2 brothers, but we aren’t going to talk about them today!!). Which means I have built in, always there best friends. It is great, and even if we aren’t getting along, it always works out in the end.

My sister Jenn and I have daughters who are a few months apart, and they have become very good friends. The problem being Miss M lives in AZ, and that makes playdates a little trickier. They were out for New Year’s Eve weekend, so we arranged to have Miss M come and spend the night for Hannah’s first sleepover. It was so fun…. for them….! We had a tea party and you will know from my previous tea party posts, that I actually let them make their own, complete with milk and sugar and cookies. They also had a guacamole recipe contest, and when Miss M found Hannah’s Halloween costume section, she had a blasty blast!

My other sister Melissa loves to buy matching outfits for the girls. (She is adopting a little girl as well, so soon these posts will have 3 matching ladies!) And they were just so cute that I had to snap a picture of them. Aren’t they just precious???

Posted on January 26, 2008

I have 3 sisters (and 2 brothers, but we aren’t going to talk about them today!!). Which means I have built in, always there best friends. It is great, and even if we aren’t getting along, it always works out in the end.

My sister Jenn and I have daughters who are a few months apart, and they have become very good friends. The problem being Miss M lives in AZ, and that makes playdates a little trickier. They were out for New Year’s Eve weekend, so we arranged to have Miss M come and spend the night for Hannah’s first sleepover. It was so fun…. for them….! We had a tea party and you will know from my previous tea party posts, that I actually let them make their own, complete with milk and sugar and cookies. They also had a guacamole recipe contest, and when Miss M found Hannah’s Halloween costume section, she had a blasty blast!

My other sister Melissa loves to buy matching outfits for the girls. (She is adopting a little girl as well, so soon these posts will have 3 matching ladies!) And they were just so cute that I had to snap a picture of them. Aren’t they just precious???

Random thoughts…

Posted on January 24, 2008

I think this will be a weekly addition to this blog.. all of my lovely randomness. But this time… I am going to add pictures!!!

-I didn’t know that my husband read my blog until he said last week….”Hon, if you need Sarah Time, all you gotta do is ask.” Good thing he reads it huh! So, last Friday, I was sent to do some shopping and hang out at Barnes and Noble. All by myself. Completely alone in the child’s section (because that was where the quiet corner was!). Looking at People magazine, and a photography book. Heaven!

-Speaking of wonderful husbands, Saturday Todd brought me these… for no reason…actually I take that back.. there is a reason… I am too wonderful and these flowers symbolize all of that wonderfulness….but I digress.

I love him….

-Speaking about love….Monday was a rainy day so the kiddos and I made this. Which I love…

And then we added this to make….My favorite snack. Or meal actually. You should try it.

-Speaking of trying something… My sis and I went to sushi last night. I am ever thankful because the last time I had sushi was in the summer. My family doesn’t crave sushi like I do (well Hannah does but she is good with TJ’s sushi in a pinch)and it gets expensive. Amy and I went at the wrong time though and had to wait almost an hour for a table. The Rancho Roll was well worth the wait… seriously… I am still thinking about it this morning… I wish I knew how to make it. Sigh.

-On our way out…Hannah fell asleep on the couch, and I had to snap a picture because this is what I see when she is snuggling with me in bed. The long dark eyelashes… the sweet cheeks… the curve of her nose… just kissable.
Wish my husband luck in trying to put an energetic, untired 6 year old in bed!!

And thus concludes this weeks randomness.

Food photography…

Posted on January 24, 2008

Well… I have been on a quest to learn about different kinds of photography. A while back I was accepted into a very “hard to get into” stock photography group, and have since been snapping away in hopes that I would get some extra cash. Well, it isn’t as easy as it seems. They are hard to get into because they only want picture perfect photos for designers to choose from. I try not to get discouraged… but I have only had 2 accepted out of 50 pictures submitted!! I hear that is common. They will like me one day… one can only hope!!

Here are a few recents that were rejected…. but don’t feel too bad!! It all tasted fabulous.

Random thoughts…

Posted on January 24, 2008

I think this will be a weekly addition to this blog.. all of my lovely randomness. But this time… I am going to add pictures!!!

-I didn’t know that my husband read my blog until he said last week….”Hon, if you need Sarah Time, all you gotta do is ask.” Good thing he reads it huh! So, last Friday, I was sent to do some shopping and hang out at Barnes and Noble. All by myself. Completely alone in the child’s section (because that was where the quiet corner was!). Looking at People magazine, and a photography book. Heaven!

-Speaking of wonderful husbands, Saturday Todd brought me these… for no reason…actually I take that back.. there is a reason… I am too wonderful and these flowers symbolize all of that wonderfulness….but I digress.

I love him….

-Speaking about love….Monday was a rainy day so the kiddos and I made this. Which I love…

And then we added this to make….My favorite snack. Or meal actually. You should try it.

-Speaking of trying something… My sis and I went to sushi last night. I am ever thankful because the last time I had sushi was in the summer. My family doesn’t crave sushi like I do (well Hannah does but she is good with TJ’s sushi in a pinch)and it gets expensive. Amy and I went at the wrong time though and had to wait almost an hour for a table. The Rancho Roll was well worth the wait… seriously… I am still thinking about it this morning… I wish I knew how to make it. Sigh.

-On our way out…Hannah fell asleep on the couch, and I had to snap a picture because this is what I see when she is snuggling with me in bed. The long dark eyelashes… the sweet cheeks… the curve of her nose… just kissable.
Wish my husband luck in trying to put an energetic, untired 6 year old in bed!!

And thus concludes this weeks randomness.

Food photography…

Posted on January 23, 2008

Well… I have been on a quest to learn about different kinds of photography. A while back I was accepted into a very “hard to get into” stock photography group, and have since been snapping away in hopes that I would get some extra cash. Well, it isn’t as easy as it seems. They are hard to get into because they only want picture perfect photos for designers to choose from. I try not to get discouraged… but I have only had 2 accepted out of 50 pictures submitted!! I hear that is common. They will like me one day… one can only hope!!

Here are a few recents that were rejected…. but don’t feel too bad!! It all tasted fabulous.

My baby…

Posted on January 22, 2008

You may have read my post about birthdays when my son turned 8 last year…and so I won’t bore you with another sermon. Because today is my daughter’s 6th birthday, and I just grow more astounded every year they surpass. How did the little tiny thing that stole my heart grow into such a little lady???

This girl named Hannah loves to dance and loves music. In fact, she is in her room right now blaring Plumb. I thought that I would be able to wait until she was a teenager to bellow… “Turn down your music!!”, but no, I get to do that on a daily basis.

This girl named Hannah drives me crazy with her moodiness and sassiness, and attitude, but it constantly reminds of my moodiness, sassiness, and attitude. I guess it is one of God’s ways of teaching me.

This girl named Hannah is the most beautiful, precious daughter a momma could ever have. (Please understand that I know every mom feels this way!)But 6 years ago, I didn’t know if I would get to see her 1st birthday, let alone her 6th. (I will post the full story at a later date)

This girl named Hannah loves getting her toes painted, and so we decided to take 2 special friends (Miss Trinity and Miss Katie) down to a salon and get their toes purtied up!! Hannah also requested chocolate cupcakes with strawberry frosting, and a cherry on the top. So I obliged. Homemade all the way, I might add!! After the salon, we went to Mimi’s cafe and enjoyed cupcakes, tea and fellowship. She felt loved and I am so glad.

Here are a few pictures her special day! Happy Birthday sweet girl.

Her 6 year old pictures…


The toes….

The happy girls


Mmmmmm..homemade dark chocolate cupcakes with real buttercream frosting!

Hey, if you don’t want kid germs over the whole cake.. cupcakes are the way to go.

Love the sunflare, and the pink frosting upon her face!

My baby…

Posted on January 21, 2008

You may have read my post about birthdays when my son turned 8 last year…and so I won’t bore you with another sermon. Because today is my daughter’s 6th birthday, and I just grow more astounded every year they surpass. How did the little tiny thing that stole my heart grow into such a little lady???

This girl named Hannah loves to dance and loves music. In fact, she is in her room right now blaring Plumb. I thought that I would be able to wait until she was a teenager to bellow… “Turn down your music!!”, but no, I get to do that on a daily basis.

This girl named Hannah drives me crazy with her moodiness and sassiness, and attitude, but it constantly reminds of my moodiness, sassiness, and attitude. I guess it is one of God’s ways of teaching me.

This girl named Hannah is the most beautiful, precious daughter a momma could ever have. (Please understand that I know every mom feels this way!)But 6 years ago, I didn’t know if I would get to see her 1st birthday, let alone her 6th. (I will post the full story at a later date)

This girl named Hannah loves getting her toes painted, and so we decided to take 2 special friends (Miss Trinity and Miss Katie) down to a salon and get their toes purtied up!! Hannah also requested chocolate cupcakes with strawberry frosting, and a cherry on the top. So I obliged. Homemade all the way, I might add!! After the salon, we went to Mimi’s cafe and enjoyed cupcakes, tea and fellowship. She felt loved and I am so glad.

Here are a few pictures her special day! Happy Birthday sweet girl.

Her 6 year old pictures…


The toes….

The happy girls


Mmmmmm..homemade dark chocolate cupcakes with real buttercream frosting!

Hey, if you don’t want kid germs over the whole cake.. cupcakes are the way to go.

Love the sunflare, and the pink frosting upon her face!

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