Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Today I am starting a tradition on this here mini blog. Every week I am going to spotlight a favorite crafty blog of mine. Most of them will be geared toward scrapbooking and Close to My Heart, but if I find something else I think you all might enjoy I will tell you all about it. She has some nice card ideas like the cute bird ones you see below. I just love how she uses papers that I would have never used, and they turn out great.

The first woman a little boy falls in love with is his mom. Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Finally, it looks like the days of 110 degrees and counting. doing your make-up for no reason at all because you end up just sweating it all off. and living in your suit so you can jump in the pool at moments notice are behind us and the cooler weather has arrived. THIS is why we live in AZ. Like usual, I have lots to catch up on, but for now. He cut his 1st tooth just yesterday! Posted by Stephens Family.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009. One of my friends, Brandee Simpson, took some pics of the family a few weeks ago. Sunday, October 4, 2009. My neighbor gave us two of her huge sunflower heads. I was totally infactuated with them. I have never seen a head with the seeds still in. Amazing! We gutted, soaked, baked, and ate! First day of school.

Monday, October 26, 2009. Not only do I love Halloween. But I love this time of year. Pumpkins, decorating for fall, new fall candles, and dressing up for Halloween. So back to decision time it was. And this is what I decided. SHREK, FIONA, PUSS n BOOTS, GINGERBREAD MAN, AND DONKEY. We had our annual Sakota Halloween. We also had our Witches.

Welcome to my world! The world where I am the Queen of my Castle and the Sweetheart to the King. Sunday, April 26, 2009. Happy Birthday, Dalton! Dalton turns 9 on Monday, April 27th! Happy Birthday, buddie! Here are our NINE. He has such a tender heart! He always feels for other people when they are down. He does very good in school and always tries his best. He is not shy to say what he feels.

Saturday, June 13, 2009. Here are a bunch of recent random pictures. ENJOY! Aunt Emily came to visit. YEAH! Little Jane-Marie sound asleep, finally! Mr Zach smiling like always.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010. It has been awhile since I put any pics on so thought I would share a few. Sunday, July 5, 2009. She weighed 8 lb 12oz. She is a beautiful little doll who looks a lot like her brother, Jesse. Wednesday, June 3, 2009. A DAY AT THE ZOO. Sunday, May 17, 2009. OUT FOR A RIDE WITH GRANDPA. Paul was taking Jesse and Gracie for a ride in the wagon and enjoying the sunshine. Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Monday, July 30, 2012. Well I am actually posting on my blog today! This is my Barb in 1979. We had a getaway weekend together. She was an awesome friend and I will miss her every day for the rest of my life. Her memorial service is next weekend. God grant you a joyful heavenly life dear friend. I await the day we see each other again. Sunday, January 23, 2011. Wednesday, January 19, 2011.