Meeska Mooska

This big boy is turning ONE!

And that calls for a celebration.

Mickey Mouse party details coming soon!

Rachel Has A New Toy!

Got my new camera!  The Cannon Rebel T3.  To test it out I picked the most willing candidate, the precious kitten of course!  The camera is great.  Lots of functions but still easy to use.  I was impressed with the quality pictures.

Been A Blog Slacker

I've been off the blog radar here for a while.  I thought I'd let you know what we've been up to!

First, for the past 2 months we've been in the home study process to adopt a baby!  Our home study has finally been approved and we are now a waiting family.  Super exciting!

Second, I've been busy working a second job.  It's only a seasonal job doing taxes.  It's been a nice source of income for our adoption fund.  Only 3 weeks left.  Can. Not. Wait! 

So, after everything settles down I hope to be back on my blog more.  I've also been researching new cameras.  So if you have any recommendations let me know!

Bye for now!

Be Mine

Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines Day!

Romantic Fun

Today we are celebrating Valentines Day early to beat the crowds (and higher prices!).  We are heading to a yummy wood fired steakhouse.  Can't wait.  Valentines is also the only day I can get Jonathan to agree to watch a romanic comedy!  Tonight we are seeing "No Strings Attached."  Anyone else doing anything special this weekend?

Cupid, Cocktails, and Coffee

It's been a while so I decided to host a Valentines themed party.  Cupid, Cocktails, and Coffee.

Menu Included

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Dates with goat cheese, almonds, balsamic vinegar, and honey

Cheesecake bites

Mini Tiramisu

Fresh fruits

Veggies with dip

Chocolate

 I love my mini shot glasses from Pier One.  They were perfect for my tiramisu shooters.

Cupid Cocktail! A big hit and no one guessed it had beer in it!

Favors were little containers with Organic Vanilla Sugar! Perfect to sprinkle on coffee, tea, fruits, or cereal.

Coffee station.  I used instant packs of Star Bucks vanilla coffee and Columbian coffee

As always, it was a nice time with the girls.  Stay tuned for my next party this spring.

A Sweet Surprise

Jonathan surprised me last Friday with this lovely diamond cross necklace.

His reason?  Just because I'm such a wonderful wife.  :)