Happy 4th!

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Memorial Day 2011

Memorial Day comes each year with good and bad. The good...we get an extra day off work to shop, BBQ, spend time with friends and family. The bad...many military men and women won't get that opportunity today as they gave up their lives so that not only can we enjoy our freedom but to try and bring some sense of peace and saneness into another country/persons life.

Memorial Day 2011

Remember our brothers and sisters who fell
so we could have freedom, they all went through hell
our cookouts and sales are all very nice
but many in uniform paid a great price

defending our country takes more than big talk
you honored us all by taking the walk
our forefathers founded this country we love
and included God both within and above

Our children have fallen all over the earth
because we believed that in all men there’s worth
we’ve come to the aid of the downtrodden man
because independence and choice must and can

be for all people; a God given right
it’s said in our song that our flag was in sight
it stood through the day and the night as we fought
to keep ourselves free; we will never be bought

John Breska 05/2011
44th Scout Dog Platoon
Viet Nam 69-70

Armed Forces Day 2011

ARMED FORCES DAY
"UNITED IN STRENGTH"
MAY 21, 2011

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense.

See more information about Armed Forces Day HERE. If weather permits be sure to get your flag our and flying today!

Happy Mother's Day!

January 1, 2011

His Unfailing Presence
Another year I enter
Its history unknown;
Oh, how my feet would tremble
To tread its paths alone!
But I have heard a whisper,
I know I shall be blest;
"My presence shall go with thee,
And I will give thee rest."

What will the New Year bring me?
I may not, must not know;
Will it be love and rapture,
Or loneliness and woe?
Hush! Hush! I hear His whisper;
I surely shall be blest;
"My presence shall go with thee,
And I will give thee rest."

--Unknown Author

Happy Thanksgiving!

May your stuffing be tasty

May your turkey be plump,

May your potatoes and gravy

Have never a lump.

May your yams be delicious

And your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinner

Stay off your thighs!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Veterans Day 2010

Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day--a common misunderstanding, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Memorial Day (the fourth Monday in May) honors American service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle, while Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans--living or dead--but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

You all know I have two favorite soldiers in my life...my husband who is retired Army after 22 years of service and my son who has just begun his service in the Army.

Be sure that today and everyday when you see a solider, sailor, Marine, or airman that you thank them for their service. Did you know less than 1% of the population of the US volunteers to serve their country? That's right so you know they love their country!

Memorial Day

Please take a moment to watch this video and pray for the families who have lost their loved ones in service to their country.

Happy Valentine's Day!

This year for Valentine's Day I signed up for Andrea Walford's Valentine's Online class. It was wonderful and I just wanted to share the fruits of my labor. Make sure you check out her March Break Madness online class. It starts soon!

I made all of these for Todd. It was a fun process and I hope he likes them. Have a wonderful day with the one you love!

Valentine Box

Good morning everyone! How has your week been? This week has just flown by for me! Lots of stuff to do...as usual! I'm thrilled that it is Friday and that I don't really have a bunch of plans for the weekend...yay!

I did get a chance to create this fun little Valentine's Day box yesterday for Miss Carol...the leader of the Kid's In Christ group at our church. I used some patterned paper that I had on hand and my new Big Shot XL Bigz Die called Shaker Box. I added a little bit of a window sheet to the inside (along with some YUMMY Dove Chocolate Discoveries chocolate inside). I love the ribbon that I used on the outside...so much flair!

Today I'll be working on a fabulous (I hope!) card for UDI Sketch Challenge day tomorrow and I have to finish up Todd's Valentine's Day surprises, too. I'm excited to give him everything I've been working on. I'll show you soon...don't worry!

So...have a wonderful Friday! I appreciate you sticking with me through my non-posting times because I LOVE to share with you when I do get crafty!

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Heart Boxes

Morning all! Thought I'd show you the boxes that I've made for the boys to put their candy in on Valentine's Day. While the patterned paper is not SU! I did get the template for these boxes from Andrea Walford's Valentine Class. These are super easy and quick to make...just my thing and the best part is if one of the boys see's the photos they won't know which one if for them...teehee!

I have a Dove Chocolate Discoveries party tonight so I'm baking cookies an getting all set to go today! Fun stuff!

Anyway, I hope these hearts make you smile and that your plans for Valentine's Day are coming together!