The Winner is ...

I did a random number generator and came up with #17 The Jaggi Family. I will be contacting you :)

Five Senses

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
HERE

The other day I was over here reading a new blog. She had a post on the five senses I liked it so I am using her idea.

List 4 things you love, and one thing you dislike, for each category.

SMELL:
Likes
1. cookies being baked
2. The Ocean
3. My boys right after a shower :)
4. Limes

Dislike
Hamburger being cooked


Taste:
Likes
1.Chocolate
2. Lime
3. Cherry
4. Cilantro

Dislike
Salmon

Touch:
Likes
1. Holding hubby's hand
2 boys hair when they get it cut really short
3. Someone playing with my hair
4. Holding a baby

Dislike
raw meat

Sight:
Likes
1. My family
2.The Ocean
3. Sunset
4. The saving on a recipe :)

Dislike
Seeing any of my family upset

Sound:
Likes
1. My kids playing happily together
2.The Ocean
3. Beautiful Music
4. Wind/Rain

Dislike
Unhappy family

I leave you with a photo of the Ocean since it made 3 out of 5 list

Silver Goose Giveaway

***Contest closed***

One of my all time favorite online stores is The Silver Goose.
The Silver Goose has all kind of things not just jewelry.
Go see what fun things you can find and can't live without

In celebration of Valentines day I am giving this bracelet away.

Here's what you need to do

1. Go to the Silver Goose Website and then comeback here and leave me a comment about what your favorite thing you found.

2. For an extra entry link this contest post to your blog leave me a comment letting me know you did this

Bonus if you order something from The Silver Goose you will get 3 extra entries again leave me a comment letting me know what you got. I can check this I have my ways ;)

All entries must be received by Midnight February 8th, 2010

****only open to US residents ***

I will choose a winner by a random number generator on February 9, 2010

Giveaway coming soon

Come back tomorrow I will be having a giveaway :)

Reach Out I'll Be There

On the day I was born this song was at the top of the charts. I have always loved it. When I found this video of the Four Tops singing it I wanted to share it with you. I love the last four lines of the song.

I'll be there to give you all the love you need
And I'll be there you can always depend on me
I'll be there to always see you through
I'll be there to love and comfort you

So many people have Reached out and been there for me through my life.
Thank you and I love you

Here are the Lyrics

Now if you feel that you can't go on (can't go on)
Because all of your hope is gone (all your hope is gone)
And your life is filled with much confusion (much confusion)
Until happiness is just an illusion (happiness is just an illusion)
And your world around is crumbling down, darlin
reach out come on girl reach on out for me
reach out reach out for me
I'll be there with a love that will shelter you
I'll be there with a love that will see you through

When you feel lost and about to give up (to give up)
Cause your life just ain't good enough (just ain't good enough)
And your feel the world has grown cold (has grown cold)
And your drifting out all on your own (drifting out on your own)
And you need a hand to hold, darlin
reach out come on girl reach out for me
reach out reach out for me
I'll be there to love and comfort you
And I'll be there to cherish and care for you

I'll be there to always see you through
I'll be there to love and comfort you
I can tell the way you hang your head (hang your head)
Your not in love now, now your afraid (you're afraid)
And through the tears you look around (look around)
But there's no piece of mind to be found (no piece of mind to be found)
I know what your thinking,
You're alone now, no love of your own, but darling
reach out come on girl reach out for me
reach out reach out.......... just look over your shoulder
I'll be there to give you all the love you

need
And I'll be there you can always depend on me
I'll be there to always see you through
I'll be there to love and comfort you

Marshmallows

This year for Christmas I decided to give homemade marshmallows and coco to all of Chase's teachers. I ended up making two batches for nine teachers ( 7 are men). I used Alton Brown's recipe which I have used before and love. We packaged the marshmallows in clear bags with white ribbon, and put the coco, marshmallows and card in a gift bag. I wish we could have done more but with that many teachers it just isn't going to happen. Here are a few photos of the marshmallows in process.

mixing for 12-15 minutes

resting in the pan

cutting time

It is a messy process but they are so worth it!!

Have you ever made marshmallows? Did you mix in any flavors? I was going to make peppermint ones with crushed peppermints on top but I didn't get to it this year.

Baby Day!!

photo from Lily the Black Bear facebook page

So today I have been glued to my computer watching Lily the black bear. She gave birth today around lunch time to at least one cub. I feel blessed that we live in a time where we can be a part of this. I have continued to keep my computer linked to her den and listen for the sweet cries of the cub.

While I was able to watch Lily today I was not able to be with my cousin Annie. Annie also gave birth today to a sweet baby boy.I wish I could have been with her so I could have given her a big hug and kiss and snuggled with her sweet little boy. He is so darn cute!

This past week found me looking through old photos. I laugh a lot and cried a little as I looked at my own sweet boys as babies.

I am truly blessed in many ways.