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For Ashley.

Had soooo much fun doing this photo shoot of my newest little nephew, Clark Keith Johnson. He is just so delicious. Love him & his cute Mom:} Here is just a sneak peek Ash. I will deliver your CD and scrapbook to you tomorrow!

For Amanda.

I am starting on my treat post from last month. I had to think of something really great for Amanda. She is my BeST neighbor, friend, partner in crime, etc., etc,. My mom always tells me how lucky I am to have her, and it is true!! She is an amazing cook, mom, friend and just all around terrific person. I have so many fun memories of her--teaching me how to text, Peeps S'mores, Raging Waters, laying out on the grass in the summer, Lava Hot Springs, scrapbooking, my conversion to Diet Coke, Lagoon and the bee stings, my Heidi Swapp pink box stash, the thousands of meals I have eaten at her house, Scottsdale, Biggest Loser marathons, watching Mack for me when I had no one else to help me....Did I tell you yet how awesome she is:}

Here is a little treat I dropped on her door tonight. Our family called these Indoor S'mores growing up. Phenomenal cooking is one of the things I think of when I think of you A--so wanted to cook something for you. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday and Anniversary

So March 17th is a big deal in our little family. We get to celebrate our little leprechaun's birthday and also the day we promised for better or worse.

Here are my favorites about the Matheson men:

Mack
1. I love his funny little jokes and sense of humor. It brightens up my life so much!
2. I love seeing how he gets into things from PokeMon to the iDog obsession to the Wii. I get obsessions, and unfortunately have passed along that nasty little habit to him:}
3. I love listening to him play the piano and the guitar. He is getting so good!
4. I love how much harder he is trying at things--he is emerging from his little cocoon of self doubt!
5. I love his testimony of Jesus Christ. He is getting what an amazing gift in his life this is. So proud of him.
6. I love his smile and his sparkly little eyes.
7. I love how insanely blessed he makes me feel. I am so lucky to have him!

Shane
1. I love that he is my best friend in the whole world.
2. I love that he pretty much lets me do whatever I want and doesn't give me too much grief for it.
3. I love how he supports me and the life we have made together.
4. I love that we can hang out and sometimes not talk but that is okay.
5. I love how hard he works for our family.
6. I love what an amazing father he is to Mack.
7. I love that 14 years has gone by so quickly. Can't wait for the rest of our life together:}

I am back--sort of!

I promise I have been alive since the holidays. I have been updating my blog background and banners, but no luck yet on actual text. Not sure why HTML code has been more fascinating than my life, but I guess that is how it goes sometimes :}

I have been slightly (okay, SUPER) obsessed with Facebook. It has kind of been my link to the outside world quick fix, but I have been missing my blog and it's fun too. So, thought I would go out searching for some inspiration to post something, and found it! Thank you Joey for always having something cute, original and unique. You inspire me!!! Here goes:

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year. {might be a little while}
4. You will have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or maybe even some creation I haven't even invented yet (but heaven knows it will most likely be totally fabulous and creative... :). I may draw or paint something (no, I really won't do that). I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!* *Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!* *

Happy Daylight Savings Tomorrow:}

Casey Needs {from Google}

Another blog lift to get me going again. My list of needs according to Google (type in your name + needs)

1. Casey needs your votes {I am running for UAHCR president, but am unopposed, so I think I smell victory;)
2. Casey needs powerful magic to survive {maybe it is a sign I do need plastic surgery!}
3. Casey needs time off {agreed. Thinking of running away to Scottsdale in May}
4. Casey needs a chance to show talents {nope, I am good}
5. Casey needs a new home {maybe somewhere warm?}
6. Casey needs iPhone tricks, tips and advice {drug Mack to the iPhone class at the Gateway last month. I think I am covered now that I know how to create ringtones in GarageBand}
7. Casey needs a mulligan {I think that is a golf term?}
8. Casey needs a home in South Florida {YES!!!!}
9. Casey needs Facebook {NOOOOO!!!}
10. Casey needs help getting dressed {hmmmm}

Happy Holidays!

We had a great holiday season. Here are a few favorite memories:

The Live Nativity at Gardner Village
I hear about these crazy things, and know for sure my sister-in-law Shelley is always up to tag along. This was definitely better than the Trick or Treating thing we tried at South Towne Expo, but not by a lot:) Kind of cool to see the live animals, but it was freezing!

The porcelain cat tree topper
Got super lucky at my office white elephant exchange and ended up with this beauty. It was super creepy and weird, so I was so excited I got it. Ashley and Keith were the lucky recipients of this re-gifted prize. Hope you enjoyed it!

The basketball quilt
We were all gifted with some beautiful things this year for sure, but one of my favorite gifts was this super soft blanket Amanda's mom {Janet} made for Mack. It is the warmest, yummiest blanket ever. I thought we would leave it downstairs for us all to wrap up in, but Mack insisted it stay in his room on his bed. Too bad :( Janet is just so super generous and kind--so happy to know the Gundersons!

Richard's PowerPoint/Jeopardy games/Nativity play
Richard had some really fun Christmas trivia games this year that we used at several parties. He would seriously make the best game show host ever. He is an expert at pacing and getting people excited. Joey also did a darling Nativity play with costumes for everyone. Mack and Sam were shepards (thanks to my camera for dying again!!!) and Ian was a wise man that doubled as a Middle Eastern terrorist {I promise to post this picture once I get it--it is PRICELESS! } Thanks for all the fun Richard!

The annual New Year's Eve Ride Along
I only go out with Shane once a year on a ride along--New Year's Eve. This year didn't fail to impress. This is a picture of a "sleep deprived" driver that ran into a driving school. The call was super funny when it came across the radio. Probably would have had to be there to fully appreciate the irony. Another good call was two people fighting barefoot outside a Sonic at 11:30 at night in 15 degree weather, and also the brain injured guy that ended up terrorizing some neighbors when he walked down the street to watch their fireworks. It was further proof that Shane's job is pretty secure. It is really fun watching Shane work. He kind of turns into a different person. So in charge and authoritative. Interesting too watching other people interact with him. I guess you don't mess with the police.

Thanks to all of our friends and family for the darling gifts, the fun memories and the delicious food. Love you all:)