Sedona, Arizona, 2006

Last September, my husband and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary in Sedona, Arizona. We truly enjoyed our little getaway. Arizona is, by far, one of my favorite states. We met the most amazing people in downtown Sedona. Marty and I actually met with a real estate agent, Herb, and went housing/land hunting. We are planning on retiring in Sedona. We would like to buy something now and rent it out until we're ready to retire. Below are some photos I'd like to share with you all.

Cuttlebug

I love my Cuttlebug!!! I was on cloud nine when I finally purchased it. I like it much better then the Sizzix cutting system. I highly recommend the Cuttlebug to all stampers and scrappers. I came across this Cuttlebug review on another blog and I thought it was worth sharing! If you want to see the official Provocraft Cuttlebug video click here.

Halloween Cards, 2006

Below are last year's Halloween cards I made for my nephew and neice.

Card Information:

I used SU's "Web Wishes" and "Alphabits." For my nephew's name, I used the 1/4-inch square punch and for my niece's name, I used the 1/4-inch circle punch. I mailed these cards with some candy. They sure do like their sweets!

Snickers' Snowball Cookies

Another hobby of mine is cooking and baking. I have over 300 cookbooks!!! Whatever you do, please do not mention cookbooks to Marty ... as he always says "no more cookbooks!!!" I literally have to sneak the cookbooks into the house .... really! Anyhoot, not only do I love to collect recipes, I also love to share my favorite recipes with my family and friends. One of my favorite cookie recipe is the Snickers Snowballs ... yummy (or, as Rachel Ray would say, "YUMMO")! These fluffy treats look so real, you'll expect them to be ice-cold.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
2 cups flour
1 13 oz. bag SNICKERS® Brand Miniatures
1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation:

Chop 1/2 cup of SNICKERS® Brand Miniatures.

Cream together the butter, 1/4 cup of confectioner's sugar and vanilla.

Slowly blend in the flour, nuts, and chopped SNICKERS® Brand Miniatures. Roll the dough into 1-1/2-inch balls.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 12-14 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Roll the cookies in the remaining cup of confectioner's sugar, completely covering them.

Makes about 25-30 cookies.

Enjoy and happy baking :o)

Get Well Card

This is a card I made for a friend who was very sick with a nasty cough, that she pulled her back and was laid up for a couple of weeks.

Front

Inside

Card Information:

I love to use chalk and was looking forward to using the pastel blue for the vase. I wanted something Spring-like to perk up my dear friend who was home sick and hasn't seen the outdoors for a number of days.

2007 Mother's Day Card

As promised, below is my Mother's Day card I made for my mommy this year. Being European, coffee has always been a staple in our home. As little kids, my brother and I had coffee (with lots of milk) for breakfast every morning ... just what my brother needed!!! He was hyperactive as is without the extra caffiene!!!! Well, that's a whole different subject we'll definitely touch on later.

Front cover

Inside

Card information:

Being a huge chalk fan, I used SU's pastel chalks for this card. I stamped the "Coffee Girl" with SU's markers. I outlined the picture with a gold glitter pen to add a touch of elegance. I also used SU's "Like a Latte" coffee beans stamp as the background.

My Doggy, Mamma Mia!

Well, it's time to introduce my sweet, loving bow-wow doggy. My 9 year old daucshund, Mamma Mia, is the sweetest most loving dog in the whole wide world! I got her on Mother's Days 9 years ago and she's been my precious baby ever since. She loves her mommy, her greenies, and the camera (just like her mommy!).

Our Wedding

I have yet to post my stamping projects. I'm having too much fun introducing my loved ones. As I was thinking about my next posting, my wedding day came to mind. Below are a couple of photos of my wedding day. I promise to start posting my stamping projects soon, real soon!

Our Wedding Day

Husband and Wife

Today we begin the rest of our life
Together forever as husband and wife.
Our dreams came true, with love and more—
Adventures to have and the world to explore.

We’ll share our joys, we’ll share our sorrows;
We can already see many bright tomorrows.
We’ll share our friends and family, too,
And you are part of that special crew.

Thank you for celebrating our wedding day.
As we share our vows, we just want to say:
These wedding memories will become a treasure,
And seeing you here is part of the pleasure.

"Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever."

~Author Unknown

"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."

~Aristotle

Happy Birthday, My Dearest Blake!

Birthday wishes for my

nephew, Blake ...

My Birthday Wishes For You, Blake ...

I am sending birthday wishes
from far across the miles
tied with lace and ribbons
my special birthday smile.

Also hugs and kisses
wrapped in special prayers
happiness and laughter
joy beyond compare.

Wishing you warm sunshine
each day when you awake
peace within and harmony
with every step you take.

As you drift off in slumber
and nestle upon the clouds
know I am thinking of you
from way across the miles.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Blake!!!

With all my love, Aunt Pammy

Friendships

I have truly been blessed by the heavens above with the most precious gifts ever ... true everlasting angels, my ever so precious FRIENDS ...

KAREN, A FRIEND LIKE YOU

Everyone should have
a friend like you
You are so much fun to be with
And you are such a good person
You crack me up with laughter
And touch my heart with your kindness
You have a wonderful ability
To know when to offer advice
And when to sit in quiet support
Time after time
You've come to my rescue
And brightened so many
Of my routine days
And time after time
I've realized how fortunate
I am that my life includes you
I really do believe that
Everybody should have a friend like you
But so far it looks like
You are one of a kind!

by Natasha

MARGARET, MY FRIEND

From the day I met you,
I felt the connection,
Through your love, laughter,
Concern and affection.

True friends
We were to soon become
Sharing tears, secrets
And having fun.

A friend like you
Is hard to find,
someone so alike,
We almost share the same mind.

I hope for us
To never part,
As close as we were,
From the very start.