Monday, July 25, 2011

Happy Birthday Mr. Giles - 28 things you might not know about Mr. Giles

Today is my husband's 28th birthday! 
I am so blessed to share my life with this amazing man. 
If you don't know him, you REALLY should. 
So to celebrate this wonderful day...
 I'm going to share 28 random facts about him. 
So very 'un-British' of me to be sharing his secrets... 
but he married an American, so he'll have to suffer through it!

one
One of his first jobs was working as a PUNTER in Cambridge.
He won the award for giving the BEST tour.
two 
He loves SLEEP. I'm mean REALLY LOVES SLEEP. 
He can nap anywhere and at anytime.
 When we were dating, he would miss our dates because he was asleep! 
Yes... I still married him. 

three
He's an ARTIST. 
He went to a ART College for two years and 
was excepted into a University for Art, 
but he decided to do a church internship instead. 

four 
He rubbed my FEET every night when I was pregnant. 
That's a huge deal if you've ever seen my feet. 

five
He does not PROCRASTINATE. If it needs to get done, he does it!

six
He's extremely HANDY. 
If he can read how to do it, he can do it. 
Usually, there's one moment in the project when he says he's going to give up, 
but he always keeps going and finishes it. 

seven
He's very TICKLISH! 
If you tickle him for a really long time... you can get him to yell, "NO." 
(I love it because with his British accent it sounds like, "NEEEWWWW." 

eight
He's a COFFEE MASTER. 
When we first met, he was a Barista for Starbucks and 
had the opportunity to become a 'Coffee Master.'
 I helped him study for the exam. 
He went to London to take the BIG exam and passed. 
He's been making my coffee every morning since. 
nine
He's really good not letting me STAY MAD. 
He used to make me repeat this saying when we were dating,
 "I get upset about small, little things and it ruins our time together." 
Sometimes I would say it through tears, but at the end, 
we would both be laughing. 

ten 
He loves wearing a DRESSING GOWN. (aka: bathrobe) 
When I met him, I remember seeing him in his dressing gown and thinking, 
"What! A 19 year old guy wears a dressing gown?" 
My Dad always wore a bathrobe and I found this very charming. 

eleven
He's a really good COOK. 
He knows how to make anything and makes a great stir-fry! 
(too bad he married someone who doesn't like veggies.)

twelve 
He's got an amazing LAUGH. 
One of those deep chuckles. 
He laughs every day, he's very happy. 

thirteen 
He doesn't mind the sight of blood or throw up. 
He's in charge of all clean ups when one of our kids gets sick or hurt. 

fourteen 
He plays the RECORDER really well! Didn't find that out until one of the kids received one as a present. He picked it up and started playing, I was stunned! 
fifteen 
He loves anything on TV that has to do with 
NEWS, HISTORY, DOCUMENTARIES or LEARNING. 

sixteen
His favorite movie is 'Home Alone'. 
Although he would NEVER admit that to your face. 
seventeen 
Even though he comes from the UK, 
which is know for Cynicism, 
he has a genuine FAITH in God and people. 
He always believes the BEST in people and is very non-judgemental. 
Funny that his names means,"To NOT JUDGE" 
and mine means, "To JUDGE." It's so TRUE!

eighteen
He loves DANCE/TECNO music. 
I think that's because they always play it on British Radio. 
He even has his favorite radio station saved when we go to San Francisco. 

nineteen
He loves to DANCE, but doesn't really know how.
 (Me too) In fact, that's one of our favorite things 
about attending weddings together... the dancing! 
Can you see us? We are wearing black and white. 
twenty
He loves WORSHIP music and loves to sing.
 If it were up to him, it would be playing constantly 
as the background music to our lives. 

twenty one
He can't stand BONES in any meat. 
As long as their in there, he refuses to eat it. 

twenty two 
He's a great SWIMMER and loves the water. 
twenty three
He's in charge of all POTTY TRAINING for our kids.
 It grosses me out and he's very consistent. 

twenty four 
I've never met a person who didn't LIKE Daniel. 
He's everyone's friend and is always warm and welcoming. 
I'm sure that why he's so good at managing and sales. 

twenty five 
Every JOB POSITION Daniel has applied for, he's got. 
He walks in favor everywhere he goes. 

twenty six
He's very HONEST. 
Even when he's wrong, he always quick to admit it. 
What more could a wife ask for? 

twenty seven
Daniel loves being a DAD! 
He loves having kids and loves playing with them.
 He's very patient and fun. 

twenty eight
Daniel is the BEST husband! 
God totally knew what I needed. 
He's relaxed, sincere, faithful, diligent, up for anything, 
kind, loves to laugh, a lover of God, responsible 
and a true servant leader. 
Daniel has never asked to be recognized, 
but he's UNFORGETTABLE! 

Happy Birthday Baby! 
I love you, Doots 


Friday, July 22, 2011

Fourth of July Decorations

Thought I should share my simple, inexpensive ideas for decorating our doorstep 
for the 4th of July BEFORE the month is over!
 (You'll have to remember to look at this next June. LOL) 

We were really tight financially in June... okay more like... REALLY TIGHT!!!
 I always struggle spending money on the non-necessities during times like these, 
when we are trying to catch up financially from a crazy month 
including moving house, going on vacation and slow sales.
 (My husband works commission) 

However, while I was walking through Walmart getting my groceries, 
I saw some (cheap) cute decorations and justified purchasing them. 
I took it out of the weekly food budget. 
I think all the decor, plants and flag cost under $30. SCORE! 

Havilah, my sister, gave me a Paper Wreath for Christmas. I LOVE IT!
I've hung it on my front door and have envisioned decorating it for every season.
(Pictures to come!) 
I came across some 4th of July cupcake liners.
They came with toothpicks topped with starts.
I attached them to my wreath like flowers and pinned them with the toothpicks. 

I LOVE how they turned out! 

 I planted my flower pots with 4th of July colored flowers.
The flowers were on sale and I purchased the soil from a neighbor.
(The joys of being a one-car family and stuck at home!) 



Aren't they lovely?
Lastly, I HAD to hang a flag!
 I think everyone in our neighborhood hangs a flag.
That's what I love about living here.
On our walks, I always make the kids count the flags on the homes.
So much fun and they learn their numbers too!

Secretly, I always call the 4th of July...
"Independence From Evil, Old England" to Mr. Giles!
He loves how patriotic the American's are. WINK!

I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July! 
Cheers, until we meet again,  
Debsx 

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Baby Clothes Cupcakes!

So I've been wanting to make these Baby Clothes Cupcakes for months! 
I've had the items in my craft box, 
but never found the right time to make them. 

This week, our friends Tim and Sarah had a little baby girl. 


She was a miracle baby, 7 years in the making! 
I was so thrilled to hold her in my arms and give her Mommy this special gift.





It's really easy to create and makes an adorable presentation! 

Items needed: 
  • Pastry Box
  • 8 Rubber Bands
  • 4 Coffee Filters
  • 4 items of clothing (I used 2 shirts and 2 pants)
  • 4 Receiving Blankets
  • Ribbon 

I purchased the boxes at Sur Le Table at The Fountains.
They come in packs of 3. I paid $4 for a set, but they are on SALE for $1.99! (Which means they only cost around $.66 a box)
 I think I'll go pick up more! 
Here are the supplies to make one cupcake.
I love the color combination, thanks to Target! 
Lay out your receiving blanket and fold in half lengthwise. 
Then fold it in thirds.
(Think short and fat, just like our babies!)
Fold one piece of your clothing in half
Roll it into a ball and scrunch it 
Start from one side and roll it up like you would a sleeping bag. 
Once it is rolled up, it should look like this. 
Secure it with a rubber band.
I pulled some of the clothing out from the top and flattened it,
to make it look more like frosting.  
Add the coffee filter and secure with another rubber band.
Once it is secure, I find it easier to pull the coffee filter up and fluff it. 
Then add your ribbon.
(I didn't have a thin ribbon, so I cut mine in half.
Not the nicest effect, but it did the job.) 
One Cupcake Done! 
Two Cupcakes Done! 
Place them in the box.
Made me feel like a Baker, without having to clean up the kitchen! 
Here they are, all nice and cozy in their bed. 
Wrap a ribbon around it and Wa La!
Isn't it ADORABLE!

These are SO much fun!
I'm definitely making them again.
So... if your having a bay shower within the next year
(and I'm invited) you'll know what I'll be giving you!

Until we meet again!
Debsx 


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