Jingle Banner

Before it got too far past Christmas I wanted to post a picture of the Jingle Banner I made. Can you tell I love these things? I think all I need is one for Valentines and St. Patricks and I have every holiday covered.

Close up of one of the letters.

I love the way it turned out. I think I might sell kits for a Valentine Banner that says BE Mine if I get enough interest. Lemme know!

Christmas at the Heaps

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. The boys are at a perfect age and were so excited about this Christmas decorations, Santa, Charlie (our house elf on the shelf), cookies, presents and all the joys the season brings.

The night before we open our Christmas jammies and put our stockings out...as well as cookies and milk for Santa and a carrot for the reindeer.....this one is only for Prancer!

Hayden got his Light Saber...

and Gavin got his World Globe. (It also lights up and shows the constellations at night.

Santa was very good to all of us this year.

We relaxed all afternoon and then had a big Christmas feast at my moms with all the cousins....this isn't even all of them....it was a wonderful day!
Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas as well! Here's to the New Year!

Hayden

I just had to post this picture of Hayden. He is in a Tough Kids class taught by a friend in my ward. He loves going to this class and it really wares him out. I just love seeing him pulling these weights....he looks so determined and I just think it's adorable.

Apology

I don't know how many people actually check this blog...but for those of you who do....I apologize for the lack of posts.
I have recently been called to be the Young Womens President in my Church. It is a HUGE calling and is taking up a lot of my time...not to mention I still am doing my other calling as Choir Director until the Christmas Program is done, I work 2 days a week, I have 2 small children, I have my baking business and oh yeah....IT'S CHRISTMAS IN LIKE 2 WEEKS!!
So needless to say, I will not be doing much blogging for while...although I am not sure anyone cares...but my apologies just the same!
Love to you all and have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Treasure Chest Cake

For a birthday boy....to see more picks go to The Sugar Shack

Thanksgiving Greetings!

Hope your Thanksgiving is filled with family, food, fun and much gratitude!

Birthday Party

Gavin has been invited to his first "friend" birthday party. This is a big deal around here because if you don't already know this about Gavin...he is a little socially awkward. He is kind of a stick to himself kind of kid. Don't get me wrong, he plays ok with his cousins and stuff and he has gotten better about it, but it has always been a struggle for him to make friends.
Well he got this invitation and it turns out it's for a girl, which was a surprise at first because its a Scooby Doo party. Not that little girls can't like Scooby Doo, I just don't know that many who do.
Anywho, so we have been discussing this little girl trying to figure out what she likes so we can get her a present (if anyone has any thoughts on the matter please let me know...she is turning 6) and Gavin says to me,
Gavin: "Mom, lets just get her flowers, cuz all girls like flowers right?" We train them early around here. "I mean remember when I got you those flowers (part of a mothers day gift) and you gave me a big hug and kiss."
Me: "Is that what you want from this girl, a big hug and kiss?"
Gavin: "Eeew, that's gross mom!"
Me: "Well, then maybe we better think of something else."
Gavin: "Yeah I guess we better!!!"
Gotta love 6 year old boys....AND we are back to square one on this gift thing. Seriously...any thoughts???