She is a Super Star!

Little Miss "H" made Varsity Competition Cheerleader!

She doesn't even start high school until next year...

Pretty awesome for an incoming freshman!

We are over the moon happy for her!

I remember the days, when she was scared of the school mascot!

(priceless)

Pieces with Meaning...

I am not a big, fancy jewelry kind of girl.
Don't get me wrong, I love diamond's, ruby's, and sapphire's...
I just don't really have very many!

But, if you dig into my jewelry box you would find...
trendy pieces,
hand-made pieces,
and meaningful pieces.

I thought I would show you three of my favorite, most-worn, meaningful Mommy pieces.

This bracelet, my husband bought me when Sutton came into the world.
It goes with everything...
And, I have worn it 9 years!

My mom had this piece made for me on my last birthday.

I had been wanting an initial necklace but I really didn't want just my initials on it.

So, the "K" in the center is for me

- and the "H" and "S" represent my children's name.

This piece is my newest addition-

It has my family's names on each charm.

You can order one like it HERE!

I bought the charms and jump ringed them onto an inexpensive chain. 

I layer this necklace with an Anthropologie necklace I picked up on clearance.

Isn't it delicious?

You don't have to have expensive gems--
to have treasured jewels!

Happy Hump Day!

More Celebrating....

Shane and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary this month.
It seemed like such a milestone in our lives that we needed to mark the occasion with friends.
We headed to The Plaza and dined at McCormick's and Schmick's
Great food, Great conversation....
And the best dessert on the planet-A Chocolate Sack!

(I forgot to mention our friends also have a December wedding anniversary-
that's why we celebrated together)

Shane rocked my world with my favorite blue box present.
It was a sweet silver heart!
LOVE IT!
I have worn it everyday!

Happy Birthday

Yesterday was my mom's birthday!
We had a terrific day!

First, lunch at O'Dowds. 
She loves Ireland- so it was the perfect choice.

Then, shopping.
My mom has always loved make-up. 
So, when Lancome came out with this pink kit....
I knew it was perfect.
We went to Sephora's for nail polish.

And then, went to Kohl's....my mom was wanting a new coat.
LOOK what we found-Ralph Lauren Sweater Coat!
Classy and cute!
We got matching coats!

We both had a wonderful day!

A Thankful Time of Year

It was a good day!

The turkey's aroma filled the house.
The kids watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
just like I did when I was little.
And family from Iowa drove to feast with us.






















My dear husband ALWAYS looks at me
with such affection or irritation.
Depending on how you look at it! 

My mom looking glamorous as always.






The kids-
3 girls and 3 boys until Monday.

  

The sweet dog begging for turkey
 but won't put the squeaky toy down.

 


Instead of our annual trip to the Plaza Lighting Ceremony,
we headed to Longview Farm for a lighted spectacular.
It is free, warm, and beautiful!





I am leaving you with a photo of our naughty girls. 
They decided to dress up like spooks to scare the boys!
Aren't they entertaining!


I hope your day was special too!



It Was a GR-APE Idea!

She is a clever one!
This Halloween she decided to make her costume.
It was so easy!

Balloons from Party America
Headband, dress, leggings, and tights from Target

No, I didn't blow up one balloon. 
It was all Miss H and her sidekick Miss S. 
They had a little help
-and I mean little-
from Little Man than lives with us!
He was more into popping the balloons
and listening to them scream and complain about him!

Evil Brothers!!!

I wonder what she will dream of next Halloween!

Welcome to November....

Getting my Groove Back!

I am trying to get back into some kind of a groove.

I lost my rhythm.

This weekend helped.

A nice dinner with my cute man.

A friend, I haven't seen in a long time flew into KC.

A Sunday at Arrowhead, cheering the Chiefs to victory!

What more could a girl want?

(besides fitting into her skinny jeans)



Isn't the Wolf cute dressed as a girl?



Happy week to you!

Hope you have your groove on!

Support

I am so lucky to have so much support in my life.

So many sweet cards and encouraging words...

I am lucky to call each of you my friends!

So many beautiful handmade cards...

Can you believe each person on the EK Success Brands Creative Artist Team

took the time to make me a card? 

It brought tears to my eyes.

 

Thank you seems so inadequate...

but I appreciate all your kindness

during this sad time in my life!

Home from Shanghai

My husband is home from Korea and China now. 
It has been a difficult week with loads of bad news.
I am so thankful he is home so I can have somewhere to lean and not feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders.
As many of you know, his job requires a lot of travel and many times I am fortunate to hop into his suitcase and go with him. 
We do not expect gifts every time he goes somewhere, but on the occasion when he brings something special home we are delighted.
He has been to China before, so I didn't think about him surprising us.
This little bag was for me.
Peek inside!

It had a Jade bracelet. 

I LOVE it!

It is called 6 lucky wishes!

I could use 6 wishes...

What would you wish for?