Enjoy this beautiful song that is so fitting for Valentine's Day! Hope you have a day that is full of love!
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day!
Enjoy this beautiful song that is so fitting for Valentine's Day! Hope you have a day that is full of love!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Good Food, Good Weather, Good Friends...
Do you ever have a weekend that you hate to see come to an end? This past weekend was like that for me. I don't know why this camping club weekend was any different from the others but it was so enjoyable. The food, the weather, the people, I loved every minute of it!
We arrived at the RV park before dark Thursday night and I immediately got busy cleaning. We recently had some minor work done on the RV so it was really dusty from sitting at the shop. I'm so glad I took the time to clean because all weekend our RV seemed to be the hub of activity. Every time I turned around someone was knocking on the screen door saying "Linda...." I think at one point there was 9 or 10 of us in the RV talking and just hanging out before dinner on Saturday.
Friday night 17 of us went out for a delicious Italian dinner. They put us in our own private room and boy was that smart on their part. We can be one loud group when we get together. I tried to get a picture of each of the couples but it looks like I missed 2. In one of the pictures you'll see an older lady with gray hair and glasses. She is our friend Janet's mother. Janet's father passed away only 3 weeks ago and Janet knew it would be hard for her mother on Valentine's Day so she brought her with them to the campout. Janet's parents had been married for 61 years when her father passed away.
The RV park is known for the mineral hot springs that are on site. They have 4 mineral pools, each varying in temperature, plus a large heated swimming pool. Saturday afternoon I soaked in the 100+ degree pool and it felt so good on my ankle. I'm having a problem with my ankle being stiff and it's still some what swollen, so the mineral pool seemed to be good therapy.
As usual, Saturday night was our potluck. I made cupcakes (surprise surprise!) and at my husband's request, homemade macaroni and cheese. I was all set to try a new baked chicken recipe but he mentioned mac and cheese. There wasn't one noodle left in the dish so it was well received. I usually make homemade mac and cheese once or twice a year at the campouts because we have kids that camp with us and they always love it.
Here are a few random pictures from the potluck...
As you can see, the weather was gorgeous. We were in the desert and it reached the high 70's during the day. It was cold at night but certainly wasn't unbearable. The whole weekend was just delightful in every way!
I'm already counting down the days until next month's camping club weekend! Good food, good weather, good friends!
We arrived at the RV park before dark Thursday night and I immediately got busy cleaning. We recently had some minor work done on the RV so it was really dusty from sitting at the shop. I'm so glad I took the time to clean because all weekend our RV seemed to be the hub of activity. Every time I turned around someone was knocking on the screen door saying "Linda...." I think at one point there was 9 or 10 of us in the RV talking and just hanging out before dinner on Saturday.
Friday night 17 of us went out for a delicious Italian dinner. They put us in our own private room and boy was that smart on their part. We can be one loud group when we get together. I tried to get a picture of each of the couples but it looks like I missed 2. In one of the pictures you'll see an older lady with gray hair and glasses. She is our friend Janet's mother. Janet's father passed away only 3 weeks ago and Janet knew it would be hard for her mother on Valentine's Day so she brought her with them to the campout. Janet's parents had been married for 61 years when her father passed away.
The RV park is known for the mineral hot springs that are on site. They have 4 mineral pools, each varying in temperature, plus a large heated swimming pool. Saturday afternoon I soaked in the 100+ degree pool and it felt so good on my ankle. I'm having a problem with my ankle being stiff and it's still some what swollen, so the mineral pool seemed to be good therapy.
As usual, Saturday night was our potluck. I made cupcakes (surprise surprise!) and at my husband's request, homemade macaroni and cheese. I was all set to try a new baked chicken recipe but he mentioned mac and cheese. There wasn't one noodle left in the dish so it was well received. I usually make homemade mac and cheese once or twice a year at the campouts because we have kids that camp with us and they always love it.
Here are a few random pictures from the potluck...
As you can see, the weather was gorgeous. We were in the desert and it reached the high 70's during the day. It was cold at night but certainly wasn't unbearable. The whole weekend was just delightful in every way!
I'm already counting down the days until next month's camping club weekend! Good food, good weather, good friends!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ok...I Think I'm Done Now!
It's 2:00am Thursday morning and I'm still up! I've been busy as a bee since Wednesday afternoon getting things ready to put in the RV, shopping, baking, delivering early Valentine's Day treats (since we won't be home this weekend), doing laundry, addressing Valentine cards, making out a last minute grocery list, etc., etc., etc. The only thing left to do is gather up my clothes and I'll be ready to roll. Howard will be so proud of me (when he gets up in 3 hours!) and sees that I'm organized and ready to go. Usually I'm running around, scrambling at the last minute to get things done, but then again, I've always been working so you have to factor exhaustion into the equation. I have to admit, being off work these last few months has allowed me to be more organized than ever, and life has been pretty much stress free (as stress free as it can be when you have a broken ankle). It's been a welcomed relief.
When we go on these RV trips, I like to have things pretty much done prior to leaving if possible. I want to be able to relax, enjoy the company, and not be pressured to get things done. Lord knows, cooking meals is pressure enough. I knew I wanted to bring goodies to friends with it being Valentine's Day weekend so I did all of my baking and gift assembling before hand. Here are a few of the treats I'll be giving to friends.
Cupcakes, all packaged up pretty and ready to go...
I also made 7 big heart chocolate chip cookies. Actually I made more than 7 but threw out the first batch because I think the flour was old. I put each cookie in a big baggie, put a cute personalized sticker and ribbon on it, and now they're ready to go.
I'm also bringing "sundaes", remember these...
I wish you all lived close enough so that I could bring you one of these Valentine's Day treats, because I HEART you! All of you!
When we go on these RV trips, I like to have things pretty much done prior to leaving if possible. I want to be able to relax, enjoy the company, and not be pressured to get things done. Lord knows, cooking meals is pressure enough. I knew I wanted to bring goodies to friends with it being Valentine's Day weekend so I did all of my baking and gift assembling before hand. Here are a few of the treats I'll be giving to friends.
Cupcakes, all packaged up pretty and ready to go...
I also made 7 big heart chocolate chip cookies. Actually I made more than 7 but threw out the first batch because I think the flour was old. I put each cookie in a big baggie, put a cute personalized sticker and ribbon on it, and now they're ready to go.
I'm also bringing "sundaes", remember these...
I wish you all lived close enough so that I could bring you one of these Valentine's Day treats, because I HEART you! All of you!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A Valentine Gift Idea
I saw an idea somewhere out there in blogland weeks ago and knew it was something I wanted to do for Valentine's Day this year myself. They turned out absolutely adorable and were fun to make. Take a look at the finished product...
Have you ever seen anything so cute! I made 4 and when you break it down, each cost about $5 to make.
Here's what you'll need to make your own "sundae"
~ one sundae glass
~ m&ms
~ styrofoam
~ candy (I used peppermint nougats)
~ straw
~ hot glue gun
~ ribbon
I didn't have any sundae glasses on hand so I headed to the Goodwill and was lucky enough to find 4 @ $1.00 each. I soaked them in bleach before I used them since they were second hand. After cleaning them up, I tied a ribbon on the bottom and they were ready for the m&m's...
I took a medium sized styrofoam ball and cut one end of the styrofoam to make it flat, then just started randomly hot gluing the candy onto the styrofoam, making it full and symmetrical. Since the styrofoam was a little smaller than the rim of the glass, I put a toothpick in the styrofoam to help secure it down into the m&m's.
To finish off the look, I took one straw, cut it in half and hot glued the pieces on.
We will be getting together with friends this weekend for Valentine's Day and I've got one for each couple. What a great centerpiece wouldn't you say! When I originally saw this idea, I wanted to make them for my college daughter and her roommates but decided against it. I don't know how they would hold up being packed and shipped to Arizona!
(I wish I could remember where I originally saw his idea so I could give credit where credit is due but I blog hop so much I couldn't tell you. Thank you fellow blogger for the great idea!)
This post is linked to:
Just Something I Whipped Up Monday @ The Girl Creative
DIY Day @ A Soft Place To Land
Have you ever seen anything so cute! I made 4 and when you break it down, each cost about $5 to make.
Here's what you'll need to make your own "sundae"
~ one sundae glass
~ m&ms
~ styrofoam
~ candy (I used peppermint nougats)
~ straw
~ hot glue gun
~ ribbon
I didn't have any sundae glasses on hand so I headed to the Goodwill and was lucky enough to find 4 @ $1.00 each. I soaked them in bleach before I used them since they were second hand. After cleaning them up, I tied a ribbon on the bottom and they were ready for the m&m's...
I took a medium sized styrofoam ball and cut one end of the styrofoam to make it flat, then just started randomly hot gluing the candy onto the styrofoam, making it full and symmetrical. Since the styrofoam was a little smaller than the rim of the glass, I put a toothpick in the styrofoam to help secure it down into the m&m's.
To finish off the look, I took one straw, cut it in half and hot glued the pieces on.
We will be getting together with friends this weekend for Valentine's Day and I've got one for each couple. What a great centerpiece wouldn't you say! When I originally saw this idea, I wanted to make them for my college daughter and her roommates but decided against it. I don't know how they would hold up being packed and shipped to Arizona!
(I wish I could remember where I originally saw his idea so I could give credit where credit is due but I blog hop so much I couldn't tell you. Thank you fellow blogger for the great idea!)
This post is linked to:
Just Something I Whipped Up Monday @ The Girl Creative
DIY Day @ A Soft Place To Land
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
It Doesn't Take Much...
When it comes to holidays, I realize most of them, if not all of them, are for children. I was one to go all out with the decorations and always had cupcakes and treats for my kids and for their special friends too...and I still do to some extent. I've loved doing this for them and I'll continue to do it for as long as they'll let me!
As a Mom, I've never wanted or expected anything in return but now that my children are older and over 18, there is one thing that I truly do want from them every now and then...and that's a nice, heartfelt card. My children know that for Christmas for example, their Dad and I don't "need" anything as we're very lucky in that regard, but a card from them means the world to us...to me.
After all these years, I think my daughter now realizes this about me. I didn't get any flowers delivered or chocolates in the mail for Valentine's Day...but I got the absolute perfect gift and it made my day...
Thank you Sis! I love you!
As a Mom, I've never wanted or expected anything in return but now that my children are older and over 18, there is one thing that I truly do want from them every now and then...and that's a nice, heartfelt card. My children know that for Christmas for example, their Dad and I don't "need" anything as we're very lucky in that regard, but a card from them means the world to us...to me.
After all these years, I think my daughter now realizes this about me. I didn't get any flowers delivered or chocolates in the mail for Valentine's Day...but I got the absolute perfect gift and it made my day...
Thank you Sis! I love you!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
So How Was Your Day?
Did you all have a nice Valentine's Day? We're you able to spend it with your loved ones? I had a very pleasant Valentine's. Didn't get lots of flowers and gifts, but it was enjoyable just the same. It was enjoyable because it was one of those days that I didn't have to be somewhere or do something...and those days are hard to come by.
In the morning, I spent time on the computer, leisurely reading blogs and such. I was able to catch up on everything. Then I started cleaning and doing laundry...lots and lots of laundry. I washed every piece of bedding in the house. I haven't been home on a Saturday for about 6 weeks so this time at home to clean and get myself organized was sheer heaven. I love puttering around the house, especially on days like yesterday when the weather was nice enough to have the doors and windows open.
In the afternoon we had someone come out to measure for carpet. It's time for new carpet and we need to just bite the bullet and get it done. We're so indecisive about things that it usually takes us months (or years!) but we've picked out the carpet, agreed on a color, and now were negotiating price. We'll know for sure tomorrow if it's a go.
Hubby and I ran a few errands then started our nice dinner at home. We didn't end up with the bbq dinner as planned, instead we had these...
I do make a mean taco if I do say so myself! I make them just like my Mom used to. I brown the hamburger meat, put the meat in corn tortillas, then fry them in hot oil. It's a messy process and I ALWAYS get splattered with hot oil but boy are they worth it. They were a favorite of mine growing up and they're a favorite of my family too. It's a happy day around here when I mention making tacos for dinner.
I hope your Valentine's Day was enjoyable also and most of all, I hope you felt loved! Have a wonderful Sunday!
In the morning, I spent time on the computer, leisurely reading blogs and such. I was able to catch up on everything. Then I started cleaning and doing laundry...lots and lots of laundry. I washed every piece of bedding in the house. I haven't been home on a Saturday for about 6 weeks so this time at home to clean and get myself organized was sheer heaven. I love puttering around the house, especially on days like yesterday when the weather was nice enough to have the doors and windows open.
In the afternoon we had someone come out to measure for carpet. It's time for new carpet and we need to just bite the bullet and get it done. We're so indecisive about things that it usually takes us months (or years!) but we've picked out the carpet, agreed on a color, and now were negotiating price. We'll know for sure tomorrow if it's a go.
Hubby and I ran a few errands then started our nice dinner at home. We didn't end up with the bbq dinner as planned, instead we had these...
I do make a mean taco if I do say so myself! I make them just like my Mom used to. I brown the hamburger meat, put the meat in corn tortillas, then fry them in hot oil. It's a messy process and I ALWAYS get splattered with hot oil but boy are they worth it. They were a favorite of mine growing up and they're a favorite of my family too. It's a happy day around here when I mention making tacos for dinner.
I hope your Valentine's Day was enjoyable also and most of all, I hope you felt loved! Have a wonderful Sunday!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
It's Friday
And I'm nosy...
So here's the question: Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Do you have big plans? Will you be cooking a delightful Valentine's dinner for your family or do you tackle the crowds at restaurants? Do you buy your sweethearts something special?
This year will be a first for us with no kids home on Valentine's Day to celebrate with. It already has felt different. Not bad, just different.
Courtney's valentine treats were mailed off, along with treats for the college roommates too of course. Yesterday hubby went to see our son who lives 3 hours away so his treats were personally delivered.
Tomorrow hubby and I will probably just whip something up on the bbq for dinner instead of battling with the crowds. Yes, we're able to bbq in February! There are some perks to living in California.
So here's the question: Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Do you have big plans? Will you be cooking a delightful Valentine's dinner for your family or do you tackle the crowds at restaurants? Do you buy your sweethearts something special?
This year will be a first for us with no kids home on Valentine's Day to celebrate with. It already has felt different. Not bad, just different.
Courtney's valentine treats were mailed off, along with treats for the college roommates too of course. Yesterday hubby went to see our son who lives 3 hours away so his treats were personally delivered.
Tomorrow hubby and I will probably just whip something up on the bbq for dinner instead of battling with the crowds. Yes, we're able to bbq in February! There are some perks to living in California.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Valentine's Day Swap
I signed up for a Valentine's Day Swap a few weeks ago and my package arrived yesterday. Let me just say my partner outdid herself. Every gift was wrapped perfectly and tied up with adorable ribbon. What a beautiful presentation Kally!
Look at all this goodness! I loved it all! Kally, thank you so much for your generosity and for making this swap so special and fun.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to drink my delicious new coffee in my cute new mug, read my new magazine, and eat my new chocolates while enjoying my glorious new candle! I think I must be in heaven!
If you've never participated in a swap before, don't hesitate to join in. They're lots of fun and it's a nice way to make new friends.
Look at all this goodness! I loved it all! Kally, thank you so much for your generosity and for making this swap so special and fun.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to drink my delicious new coffee in my cute new mug, read my new magazine, and eat my new chocolates while enjoying my glorious new candle! I think I must be in heaven!
If you've never participated in a swap before, don't hesitate to join in. They're lots of fun and it's a nice way to make new friends.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
SPT Challenge - Love, Me
What will you do for yourself this Valentine's day?
First of all, let me start by saying this was way hard for me because I HATE HATE HATE being in front of the camera. I always appoint myself the designated "picture taker" so that I don't have to be in them! But Lelly's SPT challenges look fun, thought provoking, and well, I just think I need to s-t-r-e-t-c-h myself and step out of the box more often. So...with that being said...here goes, yikes,
I was at the mall Friday night picking up some See's candy to give away for Valentine's Day. See's candy is heaven to me. If you've never had See's candy before, let me know and I'll send you some because it's just that good. I love it all but I especially love the dark chocolates...dark chocolate truffles, cremes, nuts and chews, everything! I was in line with my hands full when it hit me...I deserve some too! Surprisingly enough, without any hesitation at all, I picked out a cute little traditional heart box full of dark chocolate nuts and chews and I was on my way. I'm gonna be one little happy camper on Thursday!
First of all, let me start by saying this was way hard for me because I HATE HATE HATE being in front of the camera. I always appoint myself the designated "picture taker" so that I don't have to be in them! But Lelly's SPT challenges look fun, thought provoking, and well, I just think I need to s-t-r-e-t-c-h myself and step out of the box more often. So...with that being said...here goes, yikes,
I was at the mall Friday night picking up some See's candy to give away for Valentine's Day. See's candy is heaven to me. If you've never had See's candy before, let me know and I'll send you some because it's just that good. I love it all but I especially love the dark chocolates...dark chocolate truffles, cremes, nuts and chews, everything! I was in line with my hands full when it hit me...I deserve some too! Surprisingly enough, without any hesitation at all, I picked out a cute little traditional heart box full of dark chocolate nuts and chews and I was on my way. I'm gonna be one little happy camper on Thursday!
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