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Sometimes I forget to look up.

01/07/200901/07/2017

 

Last night I think the sky caught fire.

“We were made to enjoy music, to enjoy beautiful sunsets, to enjoy looking at the billows of the sea and to be thrilled with a rose that is bedecked with dew… Human beings are actually created for the transcendent, for the sublime, for the beautiful, for the truthful… and all of us are given the task of trying to make this world a little more hospitable to these beautiful things.”
~Desmond Tutu

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11/07/200801/07/2017

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves ‘who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? Your are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
                                                                           –Marianne Williamson

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All Boy

10/04/200801/07/2017

A little boy means a scrape on the knee,

mud on his face and collecting bugs in the garden!

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Leprechaun Doughnuts

03/19/200801/06/2017

The kids wanted to say thank you to Patrick for all of his sneaky goodies so we decided to make Leprechaun Doughnuts.

These miniature doughnuts take only three ingredients but they are sure to put a smile on your Leprechaun.

Just grab some O shaped cereal (or any other ‘holey’ cereal), frosting and some bright green sprinkles.  Frost the  cereal and add a dash of magic sprinkles and you’ve got yourself some honest to goodness Leprechaun Doughnuts🙂

After the kids had sampled a few, we set out a plateful for Patrick.  Hope he comes!!

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[Remember These Moments] #4

02/13/200812/23/2016

9:00 at night, third time “Mom” has been called back into JJ’s room for another song or more water or who knows what else….

JJ:  “Mom…”

Mom:  “JJ, this is the last time I am coming in here, what do you need?”

JJ:  “Just one more kiss.”

Mom:  “Okay, now, go to sleep.”

JJ:  “Mom…”

Mom:  (a semi-silent “ugh”)  “Yes??”

JJ:  Do kisses rub off?

Mom:  (abashed)  “What honey?”

JJ:  “If I lay down on my pillow are your kisses going to come off?”

Mom:  “Of course not.  Mommy kisses are magic and they never, ever come off!”

JJ:  “Okay, good.  Love you Mom.”

Mom:  “Love you too, sweetie.”  (off I go to eat humble pie!)

 

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[Altered Vintage Pin Magnets]

02/01/200812/27/2016

I LOVE to collect vintage pins, but I never know what to do with them.  Then I realized that they would be perfect magnets for my fridge and magnet board.  So after attaching magnets to the back of a few vintage pins….ta-da…they became instant magnets.  I use them on the fridge or art room.  Bonus?  These pretty pins are now beautiful and functional instead of tucked away in a drawer gathering dust!

Just attach 1-2 strong magnets (the size of magnet depends on the size of the pin) to the back of the pin using E-6000 adhesive. You may have to snip off the latch on the back of the pin before you can attach a magnet. Oh, and FYI, please keep magnets out of reach of children.

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[Remember These Moments] #3

01/29/200812/23/2016

JJ:  Mom, if you drink cold water you might swallow a jellyfish.

Mom:  Oh, sweetie, jellyfish can’t get into our drinking water.

JJ:  Yes they can!  I saw it on the Discovery Channel.  They can get really small and squeeze through.  Will it hurt if I swallow one?

Mom:  JJ you don’t need to worry about it, I promise they can’t get into our water.

JJ:  Well, Mom it has to be really COLD water and……nevermind….I think I’ll just talk to Daddy about it tonight.

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[peanut butter fingers]

12/23/200712/27/2016

This is my mother-in-law’s recipe (that right there should say it all, she is AMAZING). It is so easy and sooooo good they are dangerous (which is rather unfortunate for my waistline, but so worth it).  my little rascals gobble them up.  They’re even better the 2nd day.

Peanut Butter Fingers

 2 eggs

½ c shortening

½ c peanut butter

½ c sugar

½ c brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp soda

1 c flour

1 c rolled oats

 1 6-oz pkg chocolate chips (I use ½ milk chocolate and ½ semi-sweet, and I might sometimes use a little more, ahem)

 ¼ c peanut butter

2 c powdered sugar

a little milk

Mix first 10 ingredients (I know seems crazy, but really do it!).  Spread on cookie sheet.  Pat gently, just so it’s flat, but they are good no matter what!  Bake at 375 12-15 min. Cool slightly.  Spread chocolate chips over warm cookies and let melt.  Mix remaining ingredients to make frosting. Spread on slightly cooled peanut butter brownie.

Delicious!

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[Remember These Moments] #2

11/20/200704/01/2017

Mom:  “Tay were did you your pretty blue eyes?”

Tay:  “From Daddy.”

Mom:  “JJ where did you get yours?” (Fully expecting the same answer)

JJ:  “From Jesus.”

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[Cherry Blossom Wreath]

04/27/200712/27/2016

I’ve been drooling over cherry blossom wreaths for over a year, but the $40.00+ price tags and petite sizes (I had a hard time finding the white larger than 10”) kept me from purchasing these whimsical beauties.  Then it occurred to me that I could … maybe …. possibly … make my own wreath.  So, off to the local craft store for an 18 inch grapevine wreath, some cherry blossoms stems (I ended up needing 6) and some floral wire.  Surprisingly, the blossoms were 50% off and I had a 40% off coupon for the wreath (I also remembered I had floral wire at home from another project, whoohoo!).

Total cost $13.00 and I got the size of wreath I wanted.  $27.00 saved (which Mr. Charming would probably point out is not saving money if you spent money…..yeah, I don’t get it either), not bad for an afternoon of spontaneity.

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I’m Annaka, this blog is all about making life lovely. I married my best friend, Mr. Charming. my family is my WORLD and includes….J: all boy, full of laughter and mischief who lives for inventing and collects just about anything from bugs and Legos to magic tricks and rocks. T: daddy’s tomboy princess who says she will be a song writer/artist/doctor when she grows up. M:, our a co-dependent Pomeranian who lies about going potty, chases the vacuum and turns into a pumpkin if she doesn't get her daily treat. I love old, B&W movies, thunderstorms, salsa and decorating. Creating Things. Photography and Collecting Props for said Hobby. I could disappear in a book. I love organizing. I am a compulsive baker. Teacher by day and designer into the wee hours of the night. xo, Annaka

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