You Say It's Your Birthday? Number 17 That Is!

We have now entered the birthday season - In less than two months we celebrate FOUR birthdays! We are fast approaching number three!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HEIDI!

Tomorrow (Saturday) is Heidi's 17th birthday! In no time at all she will be all grown up and out in the world on her own! This is coming way too fast for me!

Heidi is SO much fun. Heidi is TALENT with a capital T! She is one of the most creative people I know. She can dance, play the piano, write music, sing, play the violin, choreograph, draw, create anything out of paper, crack jokes, act and do anything I can't figure out on the computer!

Lately, she has become one of my favorite people to be around. Our relationship has gotten much better and I love spending time with her. She has been so good to help me when I need her. She sets such a great example for me of how a daughter of God should be. She reads her scriptures every day and has so much faith! She is a great leader and friend.

I hope she knows how much I love her! I'm so grateful to be her Mom! I hope you have a great day Heidi! And don't forget to smile when we sing Happy Birthday to you! Especially the "Zippity aye and a Heidi ho!" It's our favorite part - because of you! Love you, sweetie!

A Fun Movie

A couple of weeks ago we went to the movies and saw "Confessions of a Shopaholic". If you hate shopping you might not appreciate the movie. But I do have to say that even Vaughan - a non shopper liked the movie! It was funny, clean and funny.

I loved it... and although I have honestly NEVER put $900 on a credit card for a senseless shopping spree, let alone paid over $100 for a scarf I could sort of relate to this movie! I mean - I have to confess - shopping is my drug of choice for what ale's me! But I believe I have SOOOO Much More Self Control than this chick!

It was a cute movie and I think you will like it too! We liked it so much we let all our kids go see it on President's day. Enjoy!

Mmmmm Lemon Tarts anyone?

Ok - not really, but something much more satisfying and healthy too - a new book called "Lemon Tart" by Jose Kilpack! She is one of my favorite authors! And you could win a signed copy of her new book!

All you have to do is go to http://annebradshaw.blogspot.com/2009/02/contest-for-signed-copy-of-lemon-tart.html and check out the contest rules! How cool is that?

I can't wait to read this new book! It looks so fun!

Good luck!

It's Your Birthday! It's Your Birthday!

This is a special birthday wish for our sweet Holli! She is 14 years old today!

Last night I was on the computer and she was doing homework! Sometime after midnight she shouts out - In 3 minutes I'll officially be 14 years old! This is a crazy tradition that we started some time ago! Me telling my kids they weren't xxx old until xxx time! It's crazy because 4 out of 5 kids were born in the wee hours of the morning! No wonder we are night people instead of early risers!!!

So, Holli you are now officially 14 years old! I can't believe 14 years have gone by so fast! You are a special daughter and I love you so much! You have always been our peacemaker. The one who looks the other way when wronged. You are sensitive to others and are concerned for them. Thanks for being such a sweet daughter and sister! Thanks for being a shining example to others. For being not only my daughter - but my friend!

I love you Holli dolly! Hope today is all you wish it to be!

Survey Please!

So, I have decided to take a survey of my blogger friends. I know how smart, wise and amazing you all are. (Just a little schmoozing if you please...)

Well, spring break is fast approaching. Spring fever - or at least *I want to do something fun* fever has already hit! Unfortunately, the need to be frugal is also in the equation. So my request is -

HELP! I NEED IDEAS!
Does anyone have an idea or suggestion of something to do with my kids? Something fun, economical (I hate this word!), in town or nearby??? ANYTHING?
I suppose it should be legal and moral too.

I have been thinking and thinking. Nothing. But I know if I don't plan and prepare now then spring break will come and go and I will wish we had done something fun. *Sigh*

So, I'm depending on you! Share your ideas! I know you are all so creative and fun! And that is not schmoozing! I promise!

There are no prizes to win! Just a good feeling for helping out a friend in need! PLEASE?

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just sending a little LOVE to my family and friends! I hope today is full of fun and LOVE!

Today is going to be a great one! Spending time with my family and husband!
I've already been spoiled with ROSES and CHOCOLATE! They are the most beautiful roses, and the best thing is they aren't RED! (He finally remembered!) And the chocolate is my all time favorite - SEE's! YUM! All my favorites.I hope you are spoiled and Loved today too!

Happy Valentine's Day! XOXOXOXOXO

Show Some Love Today!

What A Great Example!