Every day is a new day. Every hour is a new hour. Every second is a new second.
Every moment is a new moment. We can't go back into the past so there's no point
in living there.  It's a brand new day! 

I made 

and

Both were delicious!  The chief and the kids like the pepperoni best but I loved the roasted grape tomatoes.  Mmmm....

I've always made marshmallow creme/cream cheese fruit dip but when I saw this variation on pinterest, I just had to try it.

It is definitely a keeper! 

Inspired by this,

I bought some hair scarves in turquoise for my own hair.  Love!

And I gave my front porch a little accessories makeover which was inspired by

I'm enjoying using pinterest as inspiration for the things that will work with my budget and in my life.  I've heard "talk" of those who feel that pinterest makes them want the things they can't have or can't afford.  I say use it within the perimeters of your own life to maximize your budget and your creativity.  For instance, using the porch pictures above, I shopped my home for items that had similar colors or a similar look and came up with something totally different and unique but with the same "feel". 

Happy Pinning!

Happiness is a warm puppy.
-Charles M. Schulz

From rising early to ler her out, spending their dollars on puppy toys, and scooping poop, the kids are doing a great job as dog owners.  It is as much work as the chief and I expected but definitely more work than the kids expected.  I'm proud of them for being responsible and honoring their commitment.  Nellie rewards them generously with puppy love.  If they are away from her any time at all, she can't contain her excitement when she sees them again. 

Dear Trent kids,

Please be so kind as to remove "Dog" from your prayer list. 

Love,

Mom