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Mysteries, polka dots, California Rolls, TJ Maxx, cozy blankets, rainy days and getting the first spoonful of peanut butter out of the jar make me smile. Spiders, rude people, cold fingers and toes, baby leashes, people that don't wrap their packages before going to the Post Office, poison ivy and Math (pretty much all of it) make me want to scream. My perfect day would be spent with my wonderful husband and sweet girls- watching movies in our jammies! Of course, having the movie theater to ourselves would be great, too. Please pass the popcorn and M&M's.:) I am saved by the grace of God. He is my constant companion and hears my every prayer. What a blessing! I'd love to hear from you! Lori at toosillysisters@cox.net

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Timez Attack + Something Fun


   I do not care for Math.  The girls and I are working on saying "do not care for" instead of "hate".:)  The computer game below is a blast, though!  It's computer 
game+multiplication+yucky trolls+fun!  We downloaded a free preview today.  Check it out!  Timez Attack

   Here is the giveaway of the week!  Leave a comment if you are interested and I will pick a name on Saturday...  Good Luck!



Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Sunday, February 1, 2009

The Smitten

   The Smitten.  What your husband wants for Valentine's Day?

Chili Cheese Dip

   Looking for something yummy to snack on while you watch the Super Bowl?  This recipe is amazingly delicious and sooooo easy!  Take 16 oz. of Velveeta cheese and combine it with a can of chili.  Melt on the stove or in the microwave.  That's it!  Oh, and don't forget the Fritos or tortilla chips and Pepsi (or Dr. Pepper, Elise!)...  

Goodies for Elise and Love from Lindsay!

   I had such fun making a valentine package for my sweet friend, Elise!   She had mentioned to me that she had seen a charm bracelet that she liked made up of hearts so I decided to create something like that for her...

   Then, I thought I would send some "LOVE" too!  The other side says "KISS".

   Oh my goodness!  Look at the lovely birthday gift I received from my dear friend, Lindsay!  All the way from England!!  It is the cutest little bag with a clothesline embroidered on it.  It says "Sweet Dreams".:)  I adore the embroidery and the fabric choices!  Lindsay- you are one of THE sweetest people I have ever met, and I am so glad that we are friends.:)  Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift...

   Look how she packaged it!  I LOVE cupcakes!  The colors, the sprinkles, the yumminess of them...
   Here is a bit more of what I sent to Elise.  Katie made some little bears for Elise's little sweeties and we also sent some goodie bags with candy.  What's Valentine's Day without sweets?  I also tucked in Twizzlers for Elise (she loves them) and the Valentine's issue of Martha Stewart.

   Here is the wreath that I made for Elise.  I am now in the process of making one for me.:)  Don't you just love Valentine's Day?  I think that red is now my new favorite color...  





Saturday, January 31, 2009

Love in the Mailbox

   Last week we were without mail for 4 days due to the ice storm.  I don't know about you, but I love getting mail.  A letter or package addressed to me is love in the mailbox and I was starting to feel starved for affection!
   Well, on Friday I was thrilled to get not 1, not 2, but 3 packages in the mail!  The warm fuzzies are back.:)
   First of all, I received the most wonderful package of goodies from my "little Sis" Elise!  Elise and I were partner's in Heidi's Vintage Valentine Swap.  Not only did Elise spoil me, but she also spoiled my girls!  Here is a picture of Katie wearing the darling valentine apron Elise made for her.  She wants to wear it all the time- even while doing Legos with Daddy.:)

   Elise knows that I adore birds, so look at this pair of little turtle doves!  I imagine that's what they are and I can almost hear them cooing...  Look at their sweet faces!

   Elise took baby formula cans (she is one creative cookie!) and covered them with scrapbook paper to make darling goodie containers for my girls.  There is another pic below...  Then she also sent me a glittered cupid and a sweet set of "X" and "O"....

   Do you see what I see?  Oh my goodness!  It is the most gorgeous ruffled apron!!  Don't you want one??!  Elise is thinking about opening an etsy shop and I am more than ready for her to do so!  She knows that I am in love with aprons and so she created this one just for me!  yippee!  I wear it all the time, even while I blog!:)  Love it!

   Peanut M&M's....  Darling container, too!  It's on my dining room table with the other valentine decorations, but it doesn't seem as full today...  hmmm.....

   Mandy is showing her beautiful valentine apron.  Elise made one for her, too!

   Here is a better picture of the containers Elise made.  Are they not precious??!  They were filled with candy, too!

   This little birdie is sooooo lovely!  Elise made it into a tassel for me!  Bird+tassel= a very happy Lori.:)

  My girls love the little doves, can you tell?

   My sweet friend, Tristan, also sent me some love yesterday!!  What a complete and wonderful surprise!  Look at these darling notepads!  Pink and green paisley- my favorite!  Thanks so much, Sweetie!   I cannot wait to use them!!

   Look how she packaged everything!  I am loving it!  Did you make the darling tag or was this one of Jes's or Jaime's lovely creations?:)

   Awhile ago I won a giveaway at Heritage Schoolhouse.  Look at the fun calendar!  I think Gooseberry Patch is wonderful!  Wait until I share the recipes with you...  The one for February is chocolate fondue!  
   My pictures are all wacky lately.  Sorry for the mix-up.  This is the bounty of treasure that Elise sent me!  Look at the darling tags!  You know, I have been keeping all the lovely tags that I receive and want to display them in some way.  Any ideas??  Elise???

   Thank you so much for all my lovely gifts!  I have to say that I am overwhelmed and delighted!!:)

Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Mystery of History

   We just started a new history curriculum called "The Mystery of History".  It is amazing!  It begins at Creation and explains the timeline of the Bible along with events that happened in the world.  I believe that I am getting as much of an education, if not more, than my girls.  Did you know that it did not rain before Noah and the Flood?  Did you know that the Garden of Eden most likely existed between the Tigris and Euphrates River in Iraq?  This book is fascinating and I recommend it to anyone that wants a better understanding of the Bible and where it's events co-exist in history.