Ranches Academy Fundraiser

Last Saturday I had a booth at the Ranches Academy Charter school. It was fun and I got to see a lot of people who I don't see all the time. Craft fairs are hard work and I am still recovering.

For all of those who have asked where they purchase my stuff from I will be having another booth at the Rockwell High School this Saturday from 10-5. If you can not make it I will be posting more items on my etsy shop next week. Twigsandtwine.etsy.com

I also will have some things displayed in my home if you would like to email me.

Thank you all for the great response to all that I a have made. It means alot to know that others are enjoying what I love to create.

Here are some projects that I sold the most of.
Thanks for looking. I'm looking forward to seeing some of you on Saturday.

Pumpkin Land

Two Mondays ago we went to Pumpkin Land for FHE. We go every year and the kids love it. This year we went with Kyle and Adrienne and their family. We had a good time together. We love going there because there's not just pumpkins. They have animals, a corn maze, jump houses, spook alleys and a big park.

Every year we get our picture taken in the same place. It great to look back and see how much the kids have grown.Here's last years picture. Noah is a different boy. They are both grown so much in a year.

The kids loved sitting on the big pumpkins.

They loved the jumpers too. Noah could climb up it all by himself with no braces! I'm sorry Adrienne. I know that this is not the best picture of my sister in laws family. But they look happy. I didn't get any where everyone was looking with my camera. We all had a great time. It's great that we are all close and get to spend time together.

New Family Pictures

O.K. between today and tomorrow I am going to try to get caught up with my blogging. A lot has been going on in the last couple of weeks. A few Sundays ago we took a little drive up to Nunn's park in the Provo canyon to see the beautiful colors of fall. Fall is my favorite time of year. And can I just say that nothing compares to my home state of Connecticut when it comes to fall. This is the time of year that I get home sick.

We had a blast. The kids loved playing in the leaves, I loved the scenery, Chad enjoyed skipping rocks in the river, and we all really enjoyed the peaceful feeling of being together as a family enjoying Heavenly Fathers creations.


This picture was my favorite one of the whole fam. We just used the timer and can I just say that trying to get Noah to look at a stationary object for more the 5 seconds is a huge challenge!

I Love this picture of Chad and the boys. They just adore him. I love how Jaxon head is on Chad's shoulder.

Jaxon took this picture of Chad and I all by himself. He has been able to frame up a good picture since before he could put a whole sentence together. He loves to take pictures.

This ones blurry I know. We need a new camera. Someday. A new camera is beaten out by medical bills on the priority list. But I love this picture blurry or not. Me with my boys!

O.K. this one is my favorite. This was just the boys playing around and Jaxon was making Noah laugh by kissing him. But it looks so sweet and loving. I know I have said it before, over and over, I LOVE MY BOYS!

Boutique Photos

Here are some images from the boutique for those who couldn't make it. I've got my hands full getting things together for the fundraiser sale on Saturday, but I'll try to keep up on updating!

Twigs and Twine Famous Pumpkin Dip

I'm still recovering from the whirlwind of our first in home boutique, but as promised, here is the recipe for the pumpkin dip that everyone has been raving about. More photos from the boutique and an update to my Etsy shop will follow after I catch up on some much needed zzzzzz's...



Twigs and Twine Pumpkin Butter Dip
(from Taste of Home Magazine with adjustments)

Warning, Highly Addictive!

3/4 cup Dickinson's Pumpkin Butter

(we used 1 cup and plan in the future to use 1 cup pumpkin pie filling and sugar and spices to taste)

1 8oz. package of cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup marshmallow creme (we used a full 7 oz. jar)

1 1/2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon

Process all ingredients in Kitchenaid or beat with a handmixer until smooth.

Chill and serve with sliced apples and gingersnaps. we also served it with a sliced mini baguette which was surprisingly delicious.

I have finally decided to do a boutique in my home. I have done crafts shows before but I have never done anything but classes out of my home, so we will see how it goes. I have been convinced by loving friends. But I am super excited. I want everyone to come and hang out. We are going to have fall treats and apple cider.( I LOVE FALL) There will be Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas decor. Along with regular all the time decor and gifts that will be just in time for Christmas. There will be tons to walk out the door with but if there is something you like and I don't have anymore or if you want a custom picture item I will have all custom orders done in time to give away for Christmas.

So please help me to spread the news. Tell anybody you want.
I want all to feel invited and welcome.
If things are tight, I know the feeling , just come and hang out!
Hope to see you all!

It will be on:
October 11th from 10:00 until 2:00pm

Here are some picture of things I have made already. I will try to get more posted soon.

Tagged

8 Things I am Passionate About:

1. Chad- my sweetheart, best friend and good kisser!
2. Jaxon- my sweet, silly, loving helper
3. Noah- my strong, smart little ball of fire
4. My extended family and friends - all of them
5. The gospel and my Savior
6. Being a better me (which hopefully means being a better mom and wife along the way.)
7. My childrens health and finding all the natural solutions I can.
8. Anything artsy! Making and creating something out of nothing. It's addicting!

8 Words or Phrases I Say Often:

1. I love you this much!
2. Shh, Mommy is on the phone with the Doctor/insurance!
3. No Jax, that doesn't have color in it!(We have taken the boys off of all artificial coloring)
4. Your driving my crazy!
5. Do you want me to take a good boy point away?
6. Give me(or your brother or whoever) some space, PLEASE!
7. Where's my loves?
8. YOU GET WHAT YOU GET AND YOU DON'T THROW A FIT!

8 Things I Want to do Before I Die:

1. adopt a multiracial child in need
2. Spend more quality time with all my family.
3. Learn to play the guitar and play the drums!
4. Go on a traveling thrifty treasure hunt with Chad.
5. Take my boys to the MTC to serve faithful, meaning missions.
6. Be the funnest, coolest, craftiest Grandma ever!
7. Go on a mission with Chad.
8. Own my own little handmade home decor and craft cottage!

8 Things I Have Learned From My Past:

1. THE LORD WON'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING YOU CAN'T HANDLE! REALLY!
2.The Lord loves mommy's and he will give me the guidance I need for my children if I am asking and willing to listen to the answer.
3. If you are happy with who you are, and the Lord is too, then who cares what other people think!
4. True serving makes my trials easier.
5. Judge ye not! You never know what someone elses trails are. They may be trying to keep a baby breathing or heading to the hospital just like you are.
6. To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up!
7. You're gonna miss this.(I love that song) Even the things that drive me a little batty I will miss when they are gone. So, don't take anything for granted, enjoy every moment.
8. Patience is a virtue. I you don't have it, it is O.K. to lock yourself in the closet and take a Mommy moment!

8 Places I Want to Go or See:

1. Ireland
2. Back home (Connecticut) in the fall.
3. Austrialia
4. Prince Edward Island, again.
5. Hawii
6. An Alaskian cruise ( Kristina, I've always wanted to go too!)
7. Disney World
8. Be in the Hill Cumorah Pageant again, but with my family when they are older. (Megan, it is an amazing experience and a great testimony builder for the youth. You should make sure you do it!)

8 Things I Currently Want or Need:

1. A paint sprayer- for crafting purposes.
2. A whole week of peace and quite to create things.
3. To be free of medical debt ( slowly but surely coming along)
4. To continue on the path to becoming a healthier family.
5. To lose 10-20 more pounds. ( I finally budged the scale and have lost 30 so far!!!!!)
6. To be able to walk and run with my kids and grand kids when I'm old. A.K.A to have better hips and knees that don't hurt.
7. A finished basement.
8. A whole new wardrobe. I know its petty but I want clothes that are cute and fit me right.

8 People I Tag:

I don't know who's been done and who has'nt so bear with me.

1. Tori
2. Ramee
3. Lindsay
4. Tammy
5. Hillary
6.Melissa
7. Kelly Tillitson
8. Amanda

I took me along time to do, so plan on it taking a little bit. There you were warned!:)