Workin' on my blog......

I have been messing around the last couple days trying to give my blog a new look.
Bear with me.............

I cannot believe I am sharing this!

Remember that cute picture of me at Christmas when I was four that I shared a while back?
Well, this picture isn't nearly as cute..........it is my "beached whale" look!
Yes, Christmas Eve 7 years ago I was about to give birth to my twins, Ian & Dylan! They were born the day after Christmas.
My dad came over on Christmas Eve and took this picture of me. I was not thrilled. But now I am glad I have it even though I look horrid. Not only was I carrying 15 lbs of baby (yep,Ian was 7# 8 oz and Dylan was 7# 5 oz.) I had horrible edema. I was so swollen I couldn't even bend to sit in a chair. I just kind of leaned those last couple weeks.
Anyway, here I am..........don't laugh!

He came to pay a debt He didn't owe because we owed a debt we couldn't pay.

Please turn off my playlist so you can enjoy the video.

my Jake

Just in case anyone wonders why Jake doesn't show up on my blog much............well, he's a teenager now, you know. He doesnt' get into all the picture taking like he used to. And he doesn't frost cookies anymore. But I want you to know that last night after the little kids went to bed Jake and I made chocolate covered pretzels together.........however, no picture to prove it!!
This is Jake after church this morning.

part 2

Christmas fun with my little kids......

1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, "Do you hear what I hear?"
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, "unto certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay."
3. Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old.
5. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Let your heart be light.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing right within your heart.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a Christmas movie or two, tomorrow my plans include baking and Sunday, I want to make it to church!

Dipping Pretzels.......Eitniear style

Well, last Saturday we dipped pretzel rods in chocolate and white coating and sprinkled them. The kids loved it, even Ian made a few, although he was more interested in eating them!!!
I took some pics but forgot to post them. Today we decided to make more..........they disappear fast.
So here's the pics to make your mouth water! LOL!

Friday, Dec. 12

1. Friends are God's gifts to us.

2. Good health; it's priceless.

3. I'm ready for my husband to be home tonight :).

4 Spice is one of my favorite perfumes or aftershaves or smells.

5. The oldest ornament I have is my grandma Mitchell's.

6. Take some kids' excitement, snow, lights, love, JESUS, mix it all together and you have Christmas!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to shopping with my BFF and the aforementioned husband being here when I get home. Tomorrow my plans include making something with the kids and Sunday, I am going to the Hackley/Hume houses with Lindsay and another mom/daughter!

Photoshop Illiterate.

OH, I am so steamed.
I bought this blogwear, Joyful Tidings for my blog.
See the pretty banner up there?? YES, I know it is supposed to
have a picture. Do you think I can figure out how to insert the picture?
NO, I am a total doof.

Gettin' there.........but still not there.

Just a reminder that I am offering FREE ship/handling on your Stampin' Up! order for the month of December. If you are planning to order and want to hold off til later in the month, could you give me a heads up so I know if I am going to make it (my minimum). Thanks! I am feeling a bit panicked about going inactive. This has never happened to me in almost 11 years of being a demo!!
I appreciate any order, large or small!
Thanks!!!!
Gosh, I sound like such a charity case............sorry.

Janine Smith Eitniear age 4, Christmas 1967

yep, that's me 41 years ago when I was the same age as Lindsay. Almost exactly the same age as her birthday is 2/4 and mine is 3/5.
My mom and dad always made Christmas so fun. We didn't get tons of gifts but we always got one "big gift" and then a few smaller ones and my mom put together the BEST stockings!! I remember my younger brother, Rob and I actually spent probably an hour going through our stockings. Mom was awesome. My dad always got up early and stoked up the fire in the fireplace til it roared. Mom had the Christmas music going. Oh, the memories. There was nothing hurried about our Christmas morning, we savored everything..........after all the gifts were opened we just played and Mom disappeared into the kitchen and soon the wonderful, familiar smells of Christmas dinner started wafting into the living room. Thank you, Mom and Dad for making such great Christmas memories for me. I love you both so very much.

P.S. for Jodi and Kristin.....try not to envy that camera under the tree!!! LOL!!!!!

And I'm copying Kristin.................

1. Snow reminds me of Jesus.

2. I'm looking forward to Friday the 12th, shopping with my bff, Cindi.

3. Doug is the best husband ever!

4. One of my favorite old tv shows is Little House on the Prairie.

5. I'm done with trying to figure people out (ok, I really want to be done).

6. The most enjoyable thing around the holidays is the kids' excitement.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet, tomorrow my plans include dipping pretzel rods with my kids and Sunday, I want to make a couple aunties happy and make it to the Schmieding Christmas Party!

Thanks for sharing, Kristin.................www.fridayfillins.blogspot.com

Stampin' Up! anyone?

I really need to generate some sales by the end of this month...........or I am kaput as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. So.............I am offering anyone who orders this month FREE SHIPPING!!!!!
We have an unbelievable array of Holiday stamp sets, papers, ribbons and anything else you can imagine for making beautiful scrapbook pages, cards, home decor items, etc.
Dress up your baked good gifts with our designer paper, ribbons and tags!!!!
Make some Christmas Cards!!!
Make some ornaments with your kids!!!!
The possibilities are endless!
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