Be My Valentine

A Youth Valentine Party ???

I am not surprised  the youth of our church were so easy to please, and so appreciative...they are a great group of young people...

We had so much fun.

The menu was simple and good...Lasagna with all the fixins...As a kick off to my new business venture, The Candy Contessa, I designed a Candy Buffet...It was a hit....We had it all, cotton candy, giant jaw breakers, candy necklaces, licorice, cinnamon hearts, kisses, giant lollipops,...the list goes on and on....

Sugar and Spice, Everything Nice.....

The night was filled with laughter, knee slapping, and finger pointing...you know when someone does something funny and you point at them while your cracking up...finger pointing..

We gave away gifts and Valentines..

We played super fun games, some preached, some sang, some acted...we all laughed....

Our night came to an end with some sound advice from our  Pastor and his wife....oh and let me not forget, they had to impart their wisdom while wearing wax mustache and lips.....Although this Godly advise was taken to heart, it was received with priceless smiles....

Pastor & Sis. Pounds (aka, Mr & Mrs Potato Head)

 

I had a blast doing this party...and I am super blessed for it...

The Man of My Dreams, Hopes, and My Forever....

This is my husband, Dan....

Dan is one of those men that come from a generation past..What I mean is, although he is a young man, his values are the kind that you don't find present in men of this generation anymore.

Dan believes in opening doors, holding a lady's hand as she steps out of a car, helping her with her coat, or standing when she leaves or arrives at a table....a little too romantic and in the clouds for you..? How about a little more reality....

He Also believes..

Lets, help Mom, by unloading all the groceries, somebody unload the dishwasher, while Mom is starting dinner, each of you straighten up a little, so we can all relax this evening and play a game.....the list goes on...yes, he is pretty amazing...

I used to agree with all the incredibly smart people who wrote books and articles on Marriage when I would hear them say " Marriage is an Institution". I agreed wholeheartedly.. marriage was an institution, for the criminally insane ! I grew up only seeing a handful of the "perfect" marriages and frankly didn't want any part of it......and then I met Dan.....

 

He was the one

..Dan had ambition, he knew where he was going and where he wanted to end up, and I wanted to be with him when he got there. He was a very respectful person. And...I must say quite easy to look at.....lol

We had a whirlwind romance...we had our first date on Feb 8, 1991 and were married May 31, 1991...Yes friends, you added that correctly, we met, dated, and married all in three short months..... We have been married 19 years this May.....

Although, the critics didn't think we would make it , and we had only the support of a small group of family and friends, We have had a truly blessed life... I am not saying we haven't had our ups and downs...believe me, that is a whole other blog....lol, but God has always provided the Grace to handle every trial and untimely adventure life has thrown us, and those times are what have made us who we are today....I wouldn't change much.....

So, you can see how blessed I am to be Mrs Dan Godwin. He is a great Dad, my Best Friend, The Love of my Life, and he's not only a Hero in real life......HE'S THE HERO OF MY HEART .......

 

Hair Today...Gone Tomorrow...

Meet Jack....

Jack is our family dog. As recently pointed out by our Vet, he is pampered....

Jack enjoys empty coke bottles, coffee grounds and expensive shoes. Let's elaborate on the shoe thing..Jack has a very discriminating palate, he only goes for the really expensive shoes...Go figure. On a regular basis, you can find him trying to russell up a bowl of  trouble, and for the most part he is pretty successful... 

Jack enjoys chew toys, and tug-o-war. He really likes cookies and biscuits, but only if someone will break them up and hand feed him.....hummmm.

One particular day, when Jack was especially jazzed to be out of the house, ( little did he know we were on our way to the "Humiliator's Shop" aka The Groomer) he really got to exersize his "big boy bark". Jack barked at the wind, the trees, every person of every color, creed, race and religion, and every truck, car, motorcycle, bicycle, bus, train, and lets not forget, all of our local law enforcement.....you can image the noise...

Three hours later and after a much needed Quad-Shot Iced White Chocolate Mocha with Extra Whipped Cream, ....I get the call...."Can you come pick up Jack? He is ready ....."

Thought I would include a photo or two to show you the end results.... BEFORE

And AFTER......He is only a bit of a thing after all that hair came off....He looked at Maddie and I as if to say,"Don't look at me, I am half naked!".....He was much quieter on the way home......The Groomer, Katy said" He was quite a handful, he is very adventurous". I couldn't help it, it was all I could do to not roll with laughter....Adventurous is AN UNDERSTATEMENT LADY !!!!!!!

p.S. As we were leaving, a man walked in carrying a Quad-Shot Iced White Chocolate Mocha !!!!!!

My Princess and Pajamas...

It's the simple things in life that make the best memories.......My daughter and I have wanted to have matching pj's for Christmas for the last couple of years...BUT not just any pj"s...Nick and Nora pj's from Target, BUT  not just any Nick and Nora pj"s..they must have the sock monkey on them.  For one reason or another it has never worked out. It looked like it wouldn't  work this year either....Until, Maddie finally found a pair in her size...on clearance...we bought them in hopes I could find matching ones online.....I DID....The pj's came in the mail!
Maddie was so excited for us to wear our matching pj's together and snuggle on the couch....her excitement over something so small and insignificant, made all the huge stresses and worries of life melt away...I can still hear her giggle as I write this note...

I love being a Mom to a little Princess who cherishes the silly things in life....