Hope Springs Eternal Today

It's Opening Day! And even though my beloved Tigers lost (boo! I hate the Yankees) it's still a wonderful day and right up there with the first robin sighting and the Whippy Dip opening! :)

Click here for a word from Ernie Harwell.

Happy Spring!

Boyne for the weekend

I was in Boyne over the weekend - it was absolutely beautiful! It was bright and clear like this the whole weekend -

I had a great time doing a lot of sleeping, game playing, and chick flick watching! It felt like a real vacation! :)  Also - I highly suggest getting AAA, I locked my keys in the car, what a hassle!

And the best part of my weekend?  Being exposed to Antoine Dodson!  I cant believe how 6 months behind I am but check it out!

Making the Band

Six Rocks for sure!  I made these for a friend at work, her son Cade is turning 6 today.  Although, I think the cookies might be more for Amy than Cade! :)  They were a little bit of an experiment since I didnt have a cutter, but here they are -

 Naked Guitars -

 A little icing -

Bedazzle with Blue!

 The Napkin that inspired it all!

I think my favorite -

So fun to make! Rock Out!

Mail from the Capitol

Today I got a letter and it was great!  It was like a 3 leaf clover in a way because it had three parts to it.  My niece sent me a school paper she did that detailed St Patrick and why we celebrate him - thanks Grace!  And Andrea, my SIL, put a news article and a coupon to one of my favorite eateries!  Yumo! 

Great Thursday and great weekend coming up - going to Boyne!

The Bean has Come!

Bean is what my friends Josh and Allyson's baby was referred to all throughout her Bun in the Oven Existence.  Liliann Marie Ruth or Lili is how we know her now!  She came on Wednesday, and the Calvin tennis girlfriends made a visit Thursday evening.  She's a doll!

 Very snuggly

Me, Kristina, Kim, Allyson, Lili, Emily and Gwen - proud pseudo-aunties! :)

Lili is already learning to be generous, we each received a little bouquet in honor of her!

I just have to shout out to the girls in the photo above, and Kari too, for being so welcoming to me, major blessing in the last 4ish years! And I'm sure the best is yet to come! :)

Small Victories Friday

Today I found out I can touch my toes without bending my knees!  I've never been able to do that!

And thanks to Amanda, one of my blog creepers, I know what celebrating St. Patty's Day is all about!  Thanks Amanda!

Here she is when I was her intern...we go WAY back!

Happy weekend!  Enjoy the Springish weather! :)

Dear Old St. Patrick

He's so fun to celebrate!  Although, I honestly have no idea what I'm celebrating!  eek!  But I baked some cookies in honor of the event and well, mostly because someone at work asked me too.  But I got to practice some new skillzzzz, which is always fun! :)  Here's the latest and greatest -

Green Goodness -

The Dots worked!  YAY!!!!

Immaculate Heart of Mary - I'll bet they know what they're celebrating!

Combo Shot

Aww their little mascot!

Happy St. Patty's Day - if anyone knows, enlighten me please! :)

My Favorite Ads

For those of you who dont know, I love me a Pure Michigan ad!  I will sit in the car until it's over just to hear the end! 

There's a radio spot that's been playing where Tim Allen talks about the fresh powder of Michigan...can I get a snow day now!?! Love it!

Click the link, which is your favorite?

I'm looking forward to...

Evenings at the beach

Ice Cream Shop Stops

Sailing

Bon Fires

Biking!

Playing tennis

What about you?

Ready... Set... Craft!

What do you get when you combine 4 hot glue guns, colorful fabric patterns,  brownies, Doritos, Diet Coke, neighbors, a snowy afternoon, friends, laughs and smiles?  

Flower Poms!

All the necessities -

 Trying it out, getting the hang of things -

 Craft on Ladies!

 Buddies

Ta Da!!!

Call your friends, get together, do something fun!

Another Day in Paradise

Even though I wanted to stay home, or at least be able to work in jeans on Friday; when this is the haul you take home, it's hard to complain. 

Calling all Dentists! :)

The Phases of Yum

New Regular Stop in Chicago!

Pass by the store and freak out!

Buy Cupcakes

Unwrap slowly and take it all in

Enjoy!

Document - a blogging must! :)

And that my friends is how Yum is done.