Wordless Wednesday

Last Minute Valentine Card / Gift

Alan and I do not typically make a big deal out of Valentine's Day. We usually make a nice meal at home, exchanges cards and maybe a small gift, such as candy, and enjoy the evening watching a movie or playing a board game. 

I do not anticipate this year to be any different. I however, procrastinated on making a card. I wanted it to be fun and different from the typical. I grabbed a Sharpie, pad of Post-Its, and my camera and went to work. 

I started with these 2 photos:

 

 I then wrote out a sticky note with a reason why, stuck it to something related, took a photo, and repeat.

 

Before getting too carried away, I wrote out these two.

Then thinking Dakota and Jaffery might want to say something...

 

 I then quickly printed all the photos on our wonderful Canon printer (Alan was in the office doing homework, so I had to hang out so he didn't see what I was printing).

I then found ribbon, adhesive, and a couple pieces of 4x6 cardstock.

I first attached the cardstock on the ribbon, making one the "cover" and one the inside of the card. I then attached each photo on the ribbon, leaving a little bit of space between each photo to allow for folding everything together.

 Here is what the final product looked like:

*Be sure to hop over to my giveaway post!

Happy Holidays!

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I LOVE GOODIES!

AND getting fun things in the mail!

This makes participating in swaps so much fun!

I participated in An Island Life 2009 Valentine's Swap! A couple days ago, I received a cute little package from Shana at My 3 Wisemans.



It was jam packed with goodies!



The M&Ms were the first to go :) mmmmm!


Thank you Shana!

Valentine Swap!!!

Valentine's Day? I'm thinking "It is still January!" However I like the idea of planning ahead! It seems I'm almost indifferent to Valentine's Day. However Island Life is hosting a Valentine's Day swap again this year, and I could not pass up the temptation to make some new friends and share our love our sweets!

Click on over and sign up! Once you are signed up, be sure to fill out the questionnaire! :)

* What is your idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day?
A nice dinner out . . . just spending time with my husband. Maybe a little gift, or flowers!
* In reality, what is your Valentine’s Day really like?
I do not remember a Valentine's Day not consumed by school or work. Now with no school, but a full time job (at a school), and crazy puppy, takeout is a strong possibility.

* If you could have a lifetime supply of your favorite sweet indulgence, what would it be?
Hummm. I am a huge fan of Peanut, or Peanut Butter M&Ms and Reeses Pieces...

* Is there any sweet treat you absolutely do not like?
Black Licorice, or black jelly beans. Not really a fan of chocolate either (well I like WHITE chocolate, sometime milk choc, but never Dark Choc).

* If you fell into a pool of chocolate, how would you get out?
Is it a pool of white chocolate? Please please please! Though either way, I can't swim, so I would be in trouble! :)

Another random update

How was your holiday? Ready for the New Year?


We have had a lot going on, with the holiday, still unpacking from our move, work, Dakota... plus Husband and I have teamed up and been working on a little bloggy surprise... life is busy!


Husband and I traveled to South Dakota to visit family. We had an adventurous time, especially with puppy Dakota. He decided the comfy back seat with his pillow and blanket wasn't good enough. He instead sat between us nearly all the way home. The last hour, he crawled in the back and seemed quiet. Needless to say, he ate our Nibs.



On the way back, during one of our puppy stops, Dakota found a good pile of snow, ran up it, lay on his back, and slid down the hill with his feet in the air. Over and Over. It was hilarious!



Husband and I exchanged gifts after Christmas once back home. He couldn't have done better. First, I opened this:






Then, my handbag weakness was fed with this beauty:






Even Dakota got me something:







We also hit up the local stores trying to find after holiday deals. Michaels and Target were the best. I got these for 60 cents each at Michaels.





This ribbon was also only $1.00 each! Amazing!






Sunday night, we grabbed takeout... Dakota LOVED it!





On Monday, the 29th...

• Dakota ate through the laptop computer cord
• Dakota chewed through a 2nd collar
• Husband and I went to Marley & Me. When we returned, Dakota had excaped from his kennel... he didn't make any messes, or tear apart anything... however after we were home for 5 minutes, he make a huge mess...
• We also attempted to take our photo next to the Christmas tree. Husband and I have taken our holiday photo next to our tree for several years as part of the holiday tradition. This year was no different. Well, almost. Many, many, MANY photos later, we still didn't have a photo with Dakota looking at the camera. The last shot somehow startled him. He ran under the tree and, well, below is the very last photo

Stay tuned for more updates!

Happy Holidays!

What a ride...

Wednesday, November 26 - Husband and I both took the day off work. We continued to pack, and after taking Husband's sister to the airport for her Thanksgiving journey, we went to OUR HOUSE! It was all ours. As we opened the door, there was a sence of amazment rush through my body. We ran through the house, checking out each and every room. Then, reality sunk in... we still have to move in! :)

Our families arrived later in the evening. We moved a few things over (including beds and towels) and all spend the night in the new house!

Thursday (11-27) - Thanksgiving! I have so much to be thankful for! A wonderful loving husband, a supportive family, a beautiful house, a silly puppy... wow. It was a great feeling to wake up on Thanksgiving Day in my new place! We moved much of the day (technically, it was a lot of work, but we only moved about 20 miles)!

Friday (11-28) - We just hung out. My parents had to return home (after a quick run to a couple stores), however husband's family was able to stay one extra day. We went to the mall and a couple stores.

Saturday (11-29) - Our monthly anniversary. We did a little more shopping with Husband's family before they headed home. Otherwise, we enjoyed our time in our house. We picked up some more puppy stuff... yeah, it is sad how spoiled our little Dakota is already!



Sunday (11-30) - Grilled out on our new (well, new to us, thank you craigslist for making this affordable) grill! Husband did some errands as I put away more stuff. It has been amazing how much junk I have found.
Monday (12-1-08) December? When did November run away? Geez. Back to work. It was hard to return to work after so many days of anxiety, joy, excitement, fun, and family time.

Tuesday (12-2-08) - I can't remember... how sad is that? :-) Went to work. Went home. Walked puppy a few times. Oh, he has a very bad problem with nipping/biting. Any ideas? Sure just a puppy, but it needs to stop! Oh, also, any advise on how to 'social' him with other dogs? He is afraid of larger dogs and barks at little dogs...

It started snowing like crazy before we went to bed. I did a little preventative scooping, however it didn't do much good.




Today... well, not much new. Husband had to get out the snow blower this morning... so much for "just an inch of snow!"



I stayed a later after work to use the campus wi-fi, as we do not have internet at the house. It seems the previous owners didn't disconnect their services, and until the disconnect, we cannot connect! Geez.

I have been updating my twitter, including photos, at least daily, from my cell phone! Be sure to check on that!

Happy 4th of July

We watched a couple movies, went swimming, I took a nap, went to Culvers and watched fireworks!



What did you do to celebrate the 4th of July?

Valentine's Day Treat!

For a special Valentine's Day treat, I had participated in a goody swap over at Island Life. I had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a mystery package, and this weekend, my treats arrived!

It was perfect timing, as the tea and treats will be wonderful while I'm recovering from the cough and sore throat I have had the last few days!

Thank you to Laura at Seabird Chronicles for the lovely treats!

On This Day of Love...

May your smile be contagious, and your heart reach out to another.

It's Almost Valentine's Day!?

Valentine's Day? I really must be a procrastinator. I'm thinking "It is still January!" It seems anymore, I'm almost indifferent to Valentine's Day. However this could be fun! Island Life is hosting a Valentine's Day swap, so head on over and sign up! Once you are signed up, make sure to fill out the questionnaire! :)

* What is your idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day?
A nice dinner out . . . just spending time with my husband. Maybe a little gift, or flowers!

* In reality, what is your Valentine’s Day really like?
I do not remember a Valentine's Day not consumed by school. Now, in my last semester of graduate school, the day will be spent in classes, and then filled with homework. Takeout is a strong possibility.

* If you could have a lifetime supply of your favorite sweet indulgence, what would it be?
Reeses Pieces sound really great right now!

* Is there any sweet treat you absolutely do not like?
Black Licorice, or black jelly beans. Not really a fan of chocolate either.

* If you fell into a pool of chocolate, how would you get out?
Most likely I wouldn't. I can't swim, and dislike chocolate!