Valentines Day 2011

I heart my VaLeNtInEs!!
All three of them!

Our Valentines Day was FAB!
Cozy, Fun, Togetherness!
I bought real simple things for the
kids that they would appreciate and put them
in a cute box.
I borrowed an idea from a friend a few years ago.....
making up a treasure hunt of hints that leads them
to their Valentine package.
We did it that one year and now it can't be any other way. :)

I used a nice tablecloth and lit candles for dinner. :)
We will do this more often I decided and
not just on Valentines Day.

Alexa gave Greg and I a LOVELY note.
An absolute keepsake. :)

Winter Sunshine

I have a sweet and beautiful friend.
She gave these to me. :)

Towering Trees

My second favorite picture from Sunriver,
taken by Greg.
It was an AMAZINGLY beautiful day.
Much more than the picture tells.
The snow was glistening.
So great to have photos to help remember. :)

Lately

Above you see what I have called my favorite picture from
our little vacation at Sunriver.
These girl cousins are a JOY to my heart.
I adore watching them interact in their girly way,
looking out for one another, encouraging the other,
laughing, playing, singing......it is a precious bond to witness!!

These other miscellaneous pics were all taken this past week .
My pretty blue heart was something I posted on my
365-2011 Blog
This is a year long project....a photo a day, all year.
Have wanted to participate in this for a few years and for some reason,
this year I felt the urge to jump in.
So far, so good. I'm excited to see the year in review and
to better learn my camera and improve my photography skillls.
Although my main motivation is to document my days,
my family.....my life this year.
Here is a linky to my 365, should ya want to check it out
and ..... offer encouragement along the way ;)
http://2011cherie365.blogspot.com

Today I attended one of several planning meetings we've
had for our annual Ladies Retreat at church.
It's scheduled for March.
Our theme is 'Masquerade: Unveiling the Authentic You'
Great ladies to plan with!!
Maybe next time I'll take their picture!

This afternoon Greg and I took the kids to see this!!!
Our family gives it......8 thumbs up!!
Splendid!!

Lastly, both of my sweet baboo children
have decided to start posting meaningful bible verses
around the house where they will see them daily.
Love my sweet baboo children.
So thankful they know Jesus and it's encouraging to see them
making little or big steps in their individual walks Him.

Snow much FUN :)

A few pictures from some great sledding at Mt. Bachelor
Soooo grateful for this fun opportunity
This week has been an awesome time to watch cousins
laughing and enjoying each other
VERY SWEET!!

Yep, that's my man in the gortex camo

My Halls are Decked :)

Here are a few pictures from around our house
the last couple weeks
I've been working quite a bit lately and doing some
hustling and bustling when I'm not

It's fun to work on special projects for people (gifts)
but me oh my, I'll welcome January "uneventful-ness"
I've taken both of the kids on shopping dates and
I've been making my Grandma's special Coconut Bon bons!
Wow!!! She used to make hundreds of them
They are SOO GOOD but take A LOT of time
I think after two tries, tonight I finally perfected
the "dipping in chocolate" process
I was a bon bon dipping DIVA!

Last weekend Zach and Alexa were in the
Christmas Musical at church
It was a fun production
Z was a wise man and had a
little narration part
A did a ribbon dance with four other girls
I got to decorate the set!!
I was so happy with the end result!
I'll post pictures soon

I savor the quiet time in the late evenings lately
after our kids are in bed and the day is almost done...
A lovely time to calm my heart and refocus my
attention in the direction of my Saviour :)
So grateful he came to make a way for me!

This nativity was a gift from brother Doug~love it!

Sweet little angel plays Silent Night
It was ALWAYS on display at my Grandparents home at Christmas
Grandma gave it to me a year before she passed away
I think of her as the centerpiece of all my Christmas decor

This little heart is hanging all year round

My fun polka dot ribbon was the only addition to our decorations
this year, hmmm except for one little ornament

WE enjoy our pellet stove SO much this time of year!
Love it's glow along with the tree lights.

10-10-10

take a picture every hour for ten hours on the 10th of the month
it's fun to document your day and see if you capture
something you wouldn't normally notice
and try to improve your photography skills too