Ok, so now I'm hooked on makin cards again! Made this card for my girlfriends prayer breakfast last week. So pretty! Would have been PERFECT for on of them for their 25th Anniversary, but didnt find out about her anniversary until AFTER breakfast! :)

Mojo Monday

I've always wanted to participate in a Mojo Monday challenge, but have never felt I am worthy. Well, as part of my "News Years" resolution, I am telling myself I AM WORTHY! So here was my attempt at my FIRST Mojo Monday Challenge!

I have been a SU! snob for many years, and continue to be a SU! card stock snob, but have found some really cute and pretty paper and accents at the local big box store. So, though I still prefer SU! due to their color coordination and great stamps, I'm finding all sorts of REALLY NEAT stuff other places too! I hope you enjoy this card. It took me all day, but I think it's worth it!

Blessings!

Christie

Blessings Abound!

I was so surprised, shocked more like it, when a friend of mine recently announced they were adopting again! If you enjoy a true story that should be aired on Hallmark or Lifetime, then please read this blog! http://www.fillingthequiver.blogspot.com/

It is an amazing story of how two people have been richly blessed because of their unwavering faith to God. Most importantly, with children. When I think of a bible verse that used to give the feeling of nails on a chalk board, they have given me a new reason to love the meaning behind the verse.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will never turn from it." Proverbs 22:5-7

Doug & Mary are a true testament to God's ability to make the impossible, possible.

STEELERS VS CARDS

Ok, So I hate to be an I told ya so kinda gal, but I TOLD YOU SO! Steelers & Cards Super Bowl! What a game that will be for the MO & IL fans! For those of you who don't know, the Cards were in St. Louis before they flew the coup to warmer days in sunny Arizona.

I understand their excitement as the Rams have left a bad taste in their mouths for quite some time now. Not that the Bears have been all that great either this year. But atleast they made the playoffs!

To justify MY team, the Steelers, I will let you in on a little known Christie factoid. Back in the 90's when the Steelers LOST the Super Bowl, I was a huge fan then and still am today. So I was SO EXCITED when we lived in PA for a few years. Gave me more of a reason to stand by the Steelers in time of famine! lol!~ In addition, my son Travis has been a HUGE Steelers fan his whole life! For a more in depth story, read the previous blog.

So, It has been ridiculously COLD here. Last week with wind chills, I think we bottomed out at -45. Yep! -45! Still have frozen toes! Luckily, this week we have managed to stay above the 0 mark, only by single digits I think!

Well, Not a whole lot of other news. Will update you when I find some. :)
Christie

Super Bowl 2009!

Hello All!

So! Who's going to the Super Bowl? Travis says the STEELERS! He's been a fan since birth I think. Somethin about being born on the east coast and living in PA that has a strong hold on him. Not to mention his fav colors, black and gold. LETS GO SPARTINS!

Weather your watchin for the half time show of BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, or actually watchin the game, don't forget to bring one of my famous BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESECAKES! It starts with grilled all white meat chicken spiced with a secret blackening seasoning. Then I slather on my buffalo sauce. The seasoned chicken is then folded into the cake along with garlic, onion, and other spices and herbs. After a nice bake in the oven, it is then topped with a blend of the seasoned chicken, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, and bacon. Cause everything is better with bacon! Now tell me your NOT droolin?!

If you're like me and enjoy somethin sweet, please that cravin with one of my Gourmet sweet varieties! With an incredible selection of flavors, your sure to please even the most particular eaters in the group. And don't forget they're GREAT for Valentines Day. All cute and HEART shaped! (Not to mention quite YUMMY!)

Superbowl orders must be placed by January 30th. If your lookin to give a little somethin sweet to your sweetie, call me by February 11th.

LETS GO STEELERS!

Happy New Year

I know I just posted yesterday...but wanted to wish you all a very safe, prosperous, and blessed New Year!

Celebrating the Season

Well, these past few days have been a whirl wind of the 3 F's: Family, Friends, & Food! All of which means new memories to cherish for years to come.

The weather outside was frightful, so my in-laws couldn't make the trek up for Christmas Day, but never fear! Friends are near!

Christmas Eve was spent with close friends who were our old neighbors from Malta. But lets face it they're family now! Bruni's sisters and brother were there with incredible Puerto Rican food, holiday cheer, and welcomed us with open arms! After indulging in the feast, a few card games and lots of chatter among us, we headed back home.

With a fresh dusting of snow on the ground, we woke up to squealing kids running up and down the stairs the next morning, CHRISTmas morning! Sleepily we opened gifts and somehow managed to eat breakfast.

Our neighbors Mike & Pam and their daughter and grandson came over for CHRISTmas dinner, which is really a late lunch. Again, neighbors that are more family than friends! It was such a blessing to have them! The laughter that filled my home, the smell of CHRISTmas dinner, and the tree that glowed were great memories that I will cherish as my First CHRISTmas in our new home.

Later that evening, Javier & Bruni and their family joined us for a new tradition. Homemade Pizza CHRISTmas night! I found the easiest pizza dough recipe and turned out 8 pizzas in about an hour and a half! Incredible and YUMMY! We have a mini arcade in our basement and played air hockey, foosball, and skee-basket ball for hours! Was such a great time! I'm already ready for next year! Well, maybe not yet! :)

A few days later we drove to Alton to my little sisters for the Wells Family CHRISTmas. What a blessing to have nearly all my family in my sister new home for CHRISTmas. Another great feast, laughter, and memories were made! My favorite part of the Wells CHRISTmas this year was the White Elephant gift exchange. It includes EVERYone, even my Dad. What ever did happen to the Bronzed Spartan with the 6 pack abs??? After an exciting day we traveled to my in-laws for one last CHRISTmas celebration.

Michael's Dad greeted us at the door with the excitement of a child. He nearly couldn't wait to open gifts and Travis wasn't even in the house yet! We tore open presents and snacked on cookies and finally after a very long day of fun with family we tucked ourselves into bed for a long winters nap.

Michael and I also spent a day at my Dad's house painting and priming. I hate to say it but I don't think my Dad will get into his newly remodeled home before his birthday in February. So much to do, with little help. It's not all fun living 5+ hours away.

Well, that's my CHRISTmas in a nutshell. I hope you were blessed with the same 3 F's as I was!
I pray you have a blessed New Year full of the 3 F's!
Christie