10 years

2003

Yesterday, my hubby and I celebrated 10 years of marriage! I can't believe it's been that long...it seems like just yesterday. Yet, here we are...3 kids, 3 houses, 5 cars, 2 churches and multiple jobs later.

I made him a little video and he got all teary-eyed...mission accomplished! Here are some of the photos that were included in the video.

Our first house, 2004

The Boy, 2005

Maui, 2006

2007

Sweet Pea, 2008

2009

Cabo San Lucas, 2010

Sweet Baby Girl, 2011

2012

It's a beautiful life we live and I'm happy I get to share it with this guy. 

Household Tips & Tricks

This weekend I was going through my "Tips & Tricks" Pinterest Board and realized...hey! There's some really great stuff here. I thought I'd share some a few. I hope you'll find it helpful

WD-40 for Crayon Clean Up via Real Simple

I've also read Baking Soda can get crayon off walls too. Something I wish I had remembered last week while I was cleaning it off my son's bedroom wall!

How to get nail polish out of almost anything via BellaSugar

Another nail polish tip...immediately pour sugar on spilled polish. It will clump and sweep right off!

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via Budget Savvy Diva

Use cornmeal for to absorb grease via Real Simple

I've heard chalk is also a grease-absorber.

Remove baked-on grease and stains with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide via One Good Thing

2 parts hydrogen peroxide to 1 part Dawn dish detergent = amazing stain remover, even for old stains
via Modern Day Moms

Clean grout with powdered oxygen bleach and a scrub brush
via Ask the Builder

Cleaning oven glass via DIY Home Sweet Home

Now that we've been in our new house for about 6 months, it's really looking "lived in" and things are ready for a deep clean around here. After going through my pins, I'm thinking I need to buy some Costco-sized containers of vinegar, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. I'm seeing a common theme.

What are some of your household tips and tricks?

Homemade Fruit Leather

I recently had some berries that were about to go bad. It wasn't quite enough to make jam and too many to eat in one sitting. But it was just the right amount for FRUIT LEATHER!

Blueberry Dutch Babies

Good Morning my friends!

I'm blogging over at 30 Days today, sharing one of my favorite breakfast recipes...Blueberry Dutch Babies!

Click here to check it out :)

Mug Swap 2013

Last year I was a spectator for Cuppa Kim's Annual Mug Swap.

I scrolled through my instagram feed and saw all the cute mugs and happy mail people were giving and receiving. I remember thinking to myself..."why didn't I sign up? This looks like so much fun!" SO this year,  I will be participating!

Basically, you go here to sign up.

Kim will assign someone to me and I am responsible for sending a mug to that person by August 24.

I don't know who I'll get or who will get me.

Kinda like secret Santa!

In August!

Who's in with me?

Birthday Celebration

Yesterday was my birthday, and what a lovely day it was. I couldn't have asked for anything more.

My mom surprised me with birthday coffee and chocolate croissant in the morning. 

She speaks my love language.

Then we met up with a few of my dear friends at a Wine Bar that also makes chocolates!!! 

Mind blown. 

Seriously...the best idea ever. YUM!

After stuffing my face with fondue, wine and chocolates, I met with my hubby for date night!!

Stuffed my face some more.

Then I came home to birthday cookies and artwork made by my little munchkins. 

I felt loved and celebrated.

My heart is full.