{Farm Chicks Giveaway}

One of my favorite sites, Farm Chicks, is having a surprise giveaway. Click on the picture above to check them out and enter!

I am a global daughter

I have known Erika and Erin (founders of Global Daughter) for quite some time now. They have always been great friends of mine. I count myself blessed to have grown up with such wonderful women out to improve the lives of other women around the world. And that is just what they are doing with their amazing fair trade business, Global Daughter. If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, please do at http://www.globaldaughter.com/.
Global Daughter's mission is
"Through fair trade initiatives and skills development training, Global Daughter creates an opportunity for otherwise marginalized women to have an outlet for their handicraft talents and a connection to the global market. Our goal is to give women in developing countries the tools to retain stable employment, achieve financial independence and establish a sustainable way of life."
These are a few pictures I found of Erika, Erin, & I in our younger years. We had some good times! Love you girls! Hope all is well.

{Erika & I in our younger years... we're on a tree that had just recently fallen over in my backyard}

{Erika & I the summer before high school}

{Erin & I at Erika's house freshmen year...we used to dress up, dance around and take pictures. Sorry Erin this is the only picture I could find of us two. I know I have others, somewhere:) }

{One Year Ago}

These are pictures I had taken one year ago of the kiddos. I cannot believe it's been 365 days, 12 months, 0r one whole year! Wow, I swear (not really) either the hours have gotten shorter or maybe we've lost days or months. Starting today I will be tallying to make sure they are all there. Check back in on me in a year. Whatever it may be, I loved every minute of this past year and vow to slow down and cherish every second!

Roar!

Oh, the fun you get into when you're one and have a lion costume. Tim put this on Jack over the weekend and he actually liked it (Jack...although Tim did enjoy it quite a bit as well). He was so cute in it, I had to take pictures and post them. Enjoy my little lion!

Silly Lily

Here are some pictures I ran across this morning. They showcase my silly Lily. I thought I'd do a little story of Lily's morning in pictures. Enjoy.

Sleeping Lily

I'm awake!

No pictures please.

Wow, that was a rough night! Still a little sleepy.

Where's my cereal?

Ahhh, yes. That's better.

Cereal + TV= The perfect combo. I'm feeling a little sleepy, when is nap time?

Ruff, Ruff!

I've always liked Golden Retrievers...now I know why;)
Take this quiz for yourself. It's fun!

Happy Belated Birthday {To My Love}

Last Thursday (2/5) was my husband Tim's 29th Birthday. I've been a little under the weather with a huge head cold and migraine-like headache. So, I wasn't up to blogging on his birthday. Any who, here you go my love. Your birthday blog...

Happy Birthday Timothy. Here are some of my favorite memories of Tim...

1. The moment we meet at our friends Brian & Carrie's house on New Year's Eve 2002. I swear he was a different person. One (me) would say Hispanic.

2. Our first date at Alversano's Italian Restaurant here in Sumner. I can still see him walk through the door and come over to introduce himself. The Acqua Di Gio he wore still brings me back to that moment.

3. Our first year at the Puyallup Fair. He made me ride all of the rides with him I would normally shy away from. I will never forget his enjoyment of the Extreme Scream. The one that shoots you straight up and then straight down. We rode it a couple of times. No kids and nothing to do but spend time together, we had a good time:)

4. Our first year anniversary of dating. He invited me to his apartment where he had prepared a surprise dinner out on his balcony with lights and candles. Very nice.

5. That whole first summer spent with Tim. Just hanging out together in the warm summer sun doing whatever we wanted, with very little obligations.

6. When we took a trip up to Paradise in the winter and riding back in his 4-runner listening to a Jeremy Camp CD he had just found up there.

7. Going out on adventures in his truck. Just riding together and not knowing where we were going, but enjoying just being together.

8. Our wedding day, of course. I would love to re-live this day over and over again.

9. Our first night in our very first house. I can remember sitting in the family room in our little love seat holding hands in disbelief that we were adults now in our own house.

10. The day we had our first child, Lily. We were both very excited and I could see his new love for our daughter in his eyes.

There are many more favorite memories I have of Tim and I know many more to come. Happy 29th Birthday Tim! You are loved!

Great News!

I'm very excited to tell you, for the entire month of February, everything Scentsy is 10% off! I know, probably not the news you were expecting. I just have to share it! You may think I'm a little crazy about this Scentsy thing ( I definitely would). I just can't explain it. I think I've got the Scentsy bug! You probably have it too if...

1. You notice what quality products they offer.

2. How great all of the 80+ scents smell.

3. What a great value all of the products are.

Well, there's my little memo about my new love, Scentsy. Please check it out for yourself on my website; www.scentsy.com/katieg. In addition to the 10% off all month long, I am giving away a package of three car candles of your choice if you book a party (home or basket) with me in Feb. So, call or email me (you can find my info. on my website). Who knows, I may just add another gift to sweeten the deal!

Happy Birthday Ella Grace!

My niece Ella turns four today. Lily and Ella are great playmates. Jack has a soft spot for her too. It's hard not to. She's such a sweet girl full of character and spunk! It must be that red hair. Here are a few things that we just love about Ella Grace:

1. She reminds me quite a bit of my sister Amy. Being younger then Amy, I didn't see her in her younger years. With Ella, now I can.

2. Her clear bright blue eyes complemented by that red hair. Such a beauty!

3. Her imagination & wonder of the world. Just to see Ella's face as she watched the Santa Parade this last year was priceless. How I envy that!

4. The joy she brings Lily. I love to hear the giggles and squeals that come from the two of them when they play together.

We love you Ella Grace! Keep dancing to that "musgic" and don't get too "busy". Hope you have a wonderful 4th birthday!

Jack's Party {The Aftermath}

Here are a few of the many pictures taken at Jack's 1st birthday party. Thank you to all who attended. We all had a splendid time. Enjoy!