current events...

for those of you grossed out by this week's events as much as i was...

(p.s. scroll down and hit pause on my web music to hear the funny)

tradition

our Christmas tradition...
chopping down the tree.
the boys love hunting for the perfect one.
oh...and don't worry....they were supervised with the saw. :)


on the hunt....


the men of the house each taking a turn cutting...


..and catching...this one was excited to shout "timber!"....


enter really cute tree cutter guy....if i do say so myself.


ah...the traditional family picture with our tree...
oh, and our saw. check out mr Z's face....


after dragging the tree to bail...the hot chocolate shack where
the goal is to have lots of chocolate powder and only a little bit of water.


somebody did not make it to lunch....curled up in nana's coat.
he slept while we eat pizza for lunch.


home to cook out treats for the traditional tree decorating night.


we gave up on shaping these guys into wreaths...and after protest from
the bakers...we only had half with the "reary reary hot bewwies" on them.


if you were here, i would definitely give you the head's up on which
ones were...well....really loved, let's say....


mr L is a wonderful decorator....he really helped so much.
i am enjoying his age right now so much...


we got the dining room area finished as
far as Christmas decor.....


i had a chance to put this out in the family room. my mom ordered a nativity scene from jerusalem last year for both me and my sister. i love it so much.
it has a special place in the house.

it is truly the reason we celebrate.

the other night the boys were talking in their room and i overheard them talking about
whether or not Jesus was going to be born again....mr Z was sure the whole story started again and Jesus would be born in a barn somewhere....and mr L was trying his best to tell him that Jesus is not born again....we just tell the story again. i think they fell asleep 10 minutes later with no resolution.....it was hilarious....

this is my favorite time of year....

free stuff!

psst....had to share.

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click on the red birdie!

i will see you there!

blog much? oh dear....it's been a long time.

a good sign things are crazy around here.....

i have not posted since thanksgiving. wow.


our thanksgiving was filled with great food and family time...
how about this happy pilgrim?
mr z was so jealous....but, he will get his turn in kindergarten.
i am looking forward to mr Z's Christmas program.


one of my goals for decorating....
making a Merry Christmas mini banner
with no sewing....
i found the letters free online as templates.



i cut triangles out of felt and then used
an iron on batting on the back of the letters.

it is kind of interesting...a first Christmas in a new house...

i am enjoying decorating the new space!

special one day promotion

Hello everyone! Christmas is coming soon and I wanted to let you know about an upcoming promotion. On November 27th, I am hosting a special promotion online. All pendants will be buy one, get one half price. The sale will also apply to special orders. The promotion will be only on November 27th and orders must be placed by midnight on the 27th to receive the special pricing. To place an order, you can email me with your order and paper choices. Also, I wanted to announce that orders needed in time for Christmas must be placed by December 14th. Any order placed after December 14th may not be finished before Christmas. To order a custom pendant, look for the button "Paper Style Choices" button located on the right hand side of my web site.For picture pendants, just email me and let me know you would like to order one. Pictures can be emailed to me for use. Thank you for your encouragement and support. Thank you for buying handmade. xoxo Amy

custom orders

getting ready for the big day?

i cannot believe thanksgiving is this week.....and, also trent's birthday

....what a fun week for us!

many of you have asked about custom pendant orders for Christmas.

i have a new button for custom orders...you can pick your paper, monogram, and chain...

i have added new papers for the custom orders.

more stories coming....i have some cute thanksgiving pictures

from the kindergarten feast.

have a great monday.....

sweet treats

introducing the sweet treat boutique!
doesn't this place look wonderful? it really is unique.


look at these little sassy seats....
the store has a complete selection of amazing
ice cream flavors.


very fun tees, purses, etc.
i had a great time just browsing the store.


head bands and purses made from candy wrappers.
seriously creative.


i am excited to announce a new line of necklaces just for
the sweet treat boutique!
if you live in the indianapolis area,
you can visit the sweet treat boutique at:

The Geist Station Shopping Center
8150 Oaklandon Road
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(located in the corner of Fox Rd. and Oaklandon Rd. across the street from Saint Simon Church)
317-902-4746