he websites are in Danish (I think) but look at the way they’ve used the Madonna (and Child) in their decorating schemes…so beautiful!

Min Lilla Veranda

Franssohnska Garden

hile visiting my friend, Kim’s, blog recently, I ran across her post on this little tooth faerie pillow that she made for her son, Roo, when he lost his tooth. Well, I thought it was adorable and told her so and mentioned that Quinn has an appointment with the oral surgeon in February to have four of his baby teeth removed and she offered to make one for Quinnie. Being the type of mother who cringes when the twins bring home karate and boy scout patches that must be sewn on, and uses a liquid stitch to do most hems, I gratefully accepted her very kind offer. Well, the box arrived yesterday and I immediately thought, “Wow, what a large box for such a small pillow!” Indeed inside was the little pillow (with a quarter already in it!) but she also sent a beautiful tote that she made, an adorable little bunny softie, 2 books (one for me and one for Quinn), markers, colored pencils and a pad of paper plus the twins had a ball popping the bubble wrap…something for everyone!

Kim, words can’t express how grateful I am…Quinn loved everything and I love my book, my beautiful tote and though I know it was meant for Quinn, the bunny.  *smile*  Thank you!

Thank you, Mrs. Kim!!!

atthew Mead’s website is definitely a new favorite. If you get Country Home magazine (and I do!) you’ll have seen his work. Make sure you click on the “Downloads” and “Bonus” links…so many pretty things to look at and download!

PioneerWoman has gone Wiki! Wow!

Inspiration at Polka Dot Chicks.

Paper Crafts magazine has a Projects Center with tons of downloads of printables, templates, etc.

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Having lunch with my friend, Jenn, today!

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Spent the day at the park with Mrs. Jenn, Jonathon, Jenna and the twins neighborhood friend, Bubba.  The park’s located on the water so it was a bit nippy but the sun was shining and it felt great to get some fresh air and exercise.

I re-read my camera’s manual and I did much better with my picture taking this time.

ean, my eldest, is taking advantage of the educational program offered by his employer, UPS, and is going back to school to work towards getting a BS! He starts this morning…please keep him in your prayers.

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We’ve committed to another family vacation this year with my parents and sisters and their families down on the Eastern Shore. The house is very similar to the one we stayed at last year…only bigger. This year Michael will be able to go with us (he’ll have gotten his MBA by then and will be finished with school!) and hopefully Sean and Cole (Col’s oldest and working boy) will be able to come down for the weekend to make some Eastern Shore memories with us.

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The twins will be working in earnest this week on their Science Fair project for our homeschooling co-op’s Science Fair in February. Last week they decided on their project (identical twins have identical DNA, why do they still have physical differences) but still have a lot of research to do. I’ll help out with the graphics and titles…the artsy side of it and of course, taking photos of their differences. *smile*

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Quinn is still doing shapes but since the weather is supposed to be mild this week I think we’ll spend some time outside too.

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Dinner yesterday was delicious!  I must admit though that I like my plain old buttermilk pie recipe much better than Sandra Lee’s chocolate one.

Roasted Chicken w/ Garlic Thyme Butter
au jus

Colcannon
(leaving out the bacon so I can eat it)

Buttery Mac and Cheese
(for Michael)

Buttered Peas

Buttery Thyme Bread

Chocolate Buttermilk Pie

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EVERYTHING’S BETTER WITH BUTTER!
*smile*

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1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE ? Nope.  My Momma just liked the name Dani (Da - knee’), short a, long e, accent on the 2nd syllable and it’s just Dani and not a nickname for Danielle.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Looking at the March for Life photos on MommyLife.net.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No, my handwriting is atrocious!

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? I’m a vegetarian…no lunch meat for me.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Four boys.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?  Maybe, maybe not. 

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Not a lot.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?  No. 

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?  Probably not but I do love to ride roller coasters. 

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? I don’t really eat cereal but when I do it’s usually Frosted Mini Wheats.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Sometimes.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Yes.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Vanilla with caramel.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?  What people?

15. RED OR PINK? Both equally.

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?  I’d like to have more patience.  “Patience with others is Love. Patience with self is Hope. Patience with God is Faith,” Adel Bestavros.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?  My grandparents.

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?  I just got out of the bath and am wearing Michael’s navy blue bathrobe.

19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Two clementines and two Morningstar Farms breakfast patties.

20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The computer’s fan, my husband’s soft snores and Wind Chimes.

21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?  Hunter Green. 

22. FAVORITE SMELLS? Outdoors smells of trees, grass, flowers, snow, woodsmoke.  Indoor smells of cookies and bread baking.

23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My sister Honey.

24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?  I don’t really watch any sports.

25. HAIR COLOR? Blonde. 

26. EYE COLOR? Blue. 

27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? I have contacts but I can’t remember the last time I wore them. 

28. FAVORITE FOOD? Mashed potatoes. 

29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings. 

30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?  I really don’t watch new movies though I do love the oldies.

31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? See #18.

32. SUMMER OR WINTER? Winter, winter, winter!

33. HUGS OR KISSES? I love both. 

34. FAVORITE DESSERT? Anything sweet.

35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? A romance novel.

36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? No mousepad, I use a trackball.

37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?  Pucca with Quinn. 

38. FAVORITE SOUNDS?  Pretty wind chimes, the wind blowing through the trees, thunderstorms, early morning sounds of the birds and the boats gentle rocking on the creek.

39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?  Beatles.

40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?  Kaua’i.

41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Not really.

42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Baltimore, Maryland.

If you read this (to the end?  God bless you!), like to do this sort of thing and have the time…consider yourself tagged!

BEAUTIFUL

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