tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46346574490956492532024-03-13T23:38:54.887-04:00TheWoodkeFamilyThe PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-59121481452512901932010-08-05T13:58:00.003-04:002010-08-05T14:00:17.984-04:00I have several more to come.....I have bunches of pictures to post... I still have to edit the newborn, one week pics and one month pics but here are the rest. Sorry for the HUGE delay.The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-14781684585961497522010-08-05T13:53:00.002-04:002010-08-05T13:57:10.333-04:00Brenley at 2 monthsBrenley's 2 months photo shoot....<br /><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view¤t=26028_112424758781732_100000426267043_171819_3031392_n.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/26028_112424758781732_100000426267043_171819_3031392_n.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view¤t=26028_112424748781733_100000426267043_171818_1136547_n.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/26028_112424748781733_100000426267043_171818_1136547_n.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a 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href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view¤t=26028_112424762115065_100000426267043_171820_1035193_n.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/26028_112424762115065_100000426267043_171820_1035193_n.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-87684128467632735152010-08-05T13:50:00.001-04:002010-08-05T13:53:11.923-04:00Brenley at 3 monthsBrenley's 3 months photo shoot....<br /><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view¤t=threemonthstwo.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/threemonthstwo.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view¤t=threemonthseight.jpg" target="_blank"><img 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href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view¤t=fivemonthsfour.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/fivemonthsfour.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-63967257436764003362010-08-05T13:30:00.003-04:002010-08-05T13:37:41.080-04:006 months oldBrenley Dean Legg is 6 months old today.<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view¤t=Bren6months1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Bren6months1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view¤t=Bren6months2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Bren6months2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a 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A new and fresh beginning, not just for me but for everyone. We usually hear of resolutions this time of year, and it takes just as long to break them as it does to say them. My resolution was to finish one project prior to starting another.... broken, of course. We started the studio.... and as Gabbi's due date got closer, we decided that it was more important to finish the space for her and the baby. Still not finished but it is a job that is quickly shaping up to be wonderfully perfect. I can't wait to post the finished pictures. Hopefully this will be before the pictures of the baby... Gabbi was accepted by Miracle Diapers, I can't even begin to express what a wonderful program this is. We have already posted about wanting to cloth diaper, and this not for profit sends a small stash to start low-income families. We have been working on cloth diapers and covers all through out, but it will be nice to be able to try different brands and find what works best for us. After Brenley out grows them we will send them back along with the ones that we have already collected. This will help other families too. We have also made reuseable wipes, (yes, they are wash rags) and reuseable breast pads. I love to be able to use the experience as a learning tool. Perhaps both of the girls will take this information into adulthood when they decide to have families.(Much later!!!!) Gabbi is home-schooling through BYU. Her father has agreed to help pay for it, (thank God)and it gives her the opportunity to work ahead and she may be able to graduate mid-term her senior year. That will also give her the opportunity to start college early. I have really been pushing the importance of education, for both her and Bren. Braxton is slowly trying to be responsible... it has been a long road. Matthew and Jonathan both visited over Christmas break. It was wonderful to see them both and they appear well. Chloe is still working quite a bit, and looking forward to graduation. She hasn't talked to her dad lately but she tries everyday.... Here is hoping that this year proves better than any so far. Love to you and your families.... <3 SuzThe PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-22656668805708820932009-12-25T13:42:00.003-05:002009-12-25T13:48:56.138-05:00Wishing a Merry Christmas to all of you....Love and Happiness to each of you during this amazing season!!!The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-81719880587770651622009-12-11T23:04:00.003-05:002009-12-11T23:30:35.606-05:00For those who won't be able to attend the baby shower...The baby shower will be in January, it was going to be Dec, but it all came too fast. But anyway, for those of you who would like to know what she needs, she is registered at Target.com... registry is under Gabrielle Businger. Thank you so much to everyone in advance.... Love to all, Suz<br />http://www.target.com/registry/baby/4YVVDNDIB52NThe PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-89124665427434560522009-12-11T20:51:00.003-05:002010-01-09T12:07:24.375-05:00As Brenley grows, so does Gabbi<div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w84.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/gabbi preggo/76daee42.pbw" height="360" width="480"><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/gabbi%20preggo/?action=view¤t=76daee42.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a></div>The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-5659351026895637272009-11-25T13:43:00.002-05:002009-11-25T13:46:23.841-05:00projects<div style="width:480px;text-align:right;"><embed width="480" height="360" src="http://static.pbsrc.com/flash/rss_slideshow.swf" flashvars="rssFeed=http%3A%2F%2Ffeed84.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk37%2FSuzanWoodke%2Fcrafties%2Ffeed.rss" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" /><a href="http://photobucket.com/redirect/album?showShareLB=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.pbsrc.com/share/icons/embed/btn_geturs.gif" style="border:none;" /></a><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/crafties/" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.pbsrc.com/share/icons/embed/btn_viewall.gif" style="border:none;" /></a></div>The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-40908245661871102472009-10-18T00:17:00.003-04:002009-10-18T00:42:14.094-04:00I am a terrible blog poster....<a href="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0499.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 333px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 638px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0499.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I wish that there was more time in each day. Since my birthday I have been crafting my fool head off for the pending arrival. I have pictures that need posted from Danny's birthday on so I am aware that needs done, it is just another one of those things that takes time. Maybe there wouldn't have to be more time in the day if I could just work faster... sew faster, knit faster, crochet faster.... create faster. Yeah, I don't see it happening either. So I still need to paint Gabbi's room, well Gabbi and Brenley's room. We do have the colors picked out and I know where I am going with it, so that is always a plus. We have made several decisions and so the executing part is what is left. Gabbi and I have discussed breastfeeding, which she quickly agreed too ( YEAH!). And there is that cloth diapering thing that she has totally warmed up to after seeing all of the fantastic designs that are available (these are not your grandma's cloth diapers). And with cloth diaper decisions we came to covers, which we have been working up some amazing wool ones. You really should read all of the info out there... I barely have time to craft when I am so busy educating myself on what is best for the new little one. Oh and all of the choices are also making our whole carbon footprint so much less. That is one of my obsessive things. I really wish that I knew more people who loved to sew, knit and crochet just for the love of crafting because it is official, I have more than I will be able to finish in 3 and 1/2 months... (yes you read that right.... we are already at 24 weeks). I do have a sneak peak ( to the left) of what the wool longies I have been working on look like... (these are acrylic but you will get the general idea) and they will look big as I was making them to fit the specs of my friends baby who is 9 months. I figure that eventually I will need to make more than just newborn things, right? If I have any crafty volunteers please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:thewoodkefamily@hotmail.com">thewoodkefamily@hotmail.com</a> and I can let you know what I need help with. Some of the patterns are mine (like the one above) and some I have found throughout this glorious craft encyclopedia that is the internet. I am planning the worlds cutest baby shower for December when the kids get out of school for break (since all of Gabbi's friends are still in school). I just hope that the renovations on the house are done by then, oh and that we get a couch since I donated ours to Mat's apartment and then he left the military and the couch didn't get to come back. We do need one, so I am just praying that one shows up before December so that we won't be having a pow-wow sitting in a circle on the floor kind of shower. Danny has started back to work but it isn't steady yet so we have been playing catch up with the bills and holding our breath that we will make it through any other periods of lay-off. Chloe' has been hired at Maurices at the mall and she LOVES it. She is so happy just to be there and it is just like shopping only she gets paid!! I am glad that she has found a happy place. (It is not always easy to do when you are 17). I am sure that there are a million more things that I need to write about but for now I must get busy.... half finished projects are calling my name. Love to all, Suz</div><br /><div></div>The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-54834521340946964602009-09-23T00:02:00.002-04:002009-09-23T00:07:02.810-04:00Okay, more stuff....We leave for the cruise on Friday after school. Chloe moved back in because it took her exactly 3 weeks to get kicked out of her dad's house. No, she is not going with us, her attitude hasn't changed a bit. She is doing a runway show this weekend, playing in the powderpuff football game, going to homecoming and has a job interview on Monday, so she will be busy anyway. Jonathan has moved to Lafayette with his friend Kyle. This is good, I would rather know that he is safe and he is there. He did quit school which makes me VERY sad.... Mat has come home. I will have to post pictures of picking him up from the airport. He did get kicked out of the Army... long story for another time. He is living in Monticello, which means that we can talk whenever we want and that is a nice feeling. That is all for now. I will have a million more things to say when we get back I am sure. Love to all..... SuzThe PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-42595044088273444252009-09-22T23:56:00.003-04:002009-09-23T00:02:02.393-04:00some pics.... sort of.My scanner is broken and I can't rip the entire ultrasound DVD to my computer, well because it has escaped me. But I can take stills of the video and I am posting them. You can really tell in the real pics and the video that he is very much a boy, but my pics didn't do that well at showing. I am exited to share Mr. Brenley's first pics with you though.<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Brenley1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Brenley1.jpg" border="0" alt="Brenley first picture" /></a><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Brenley2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Brenley2.jpg" border="0" alt="Brenley" /></a><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Brenley3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Brenley3.jpg" border="0" alt="Brenley heartbeat" /></a><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Brenley4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Brenley4.jpg" border="0" alt="Brenley feet" /></a><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Brenley5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Brenley5.jpg" border="0" alt="Brenley foot" /></a><br />I just love little foot shots!!<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Brenley6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Brenley6.jpg" border="0" alt="Brenley head" /></a><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Brenley7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Brenley7.jpg" border="0" alt="Brenley butt" /></a><br />This last one he moved too quick but I took a picture with my camera of the ultrasound picture and I will post it. As I said, there is no mistaking his little boy bits.The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-38115921998329743712009-09-02T09:04:00.002-04:002009-09-02T09:21:47.520-04:00deep breath....in through the nose, out through the mouth...It has been crazy busy again. Chloe moved in with her dad the day before school started. It has been a long time coming as many of you know. I still talk to her on a daily (or almost daily) basis. She seems to be doing better, which was the point... right? On the first day of school Jonathan came home, decided that he could no longer wait the few weeks until he turned 18 and packed his things... he also moved out and is staying with friends. I haven't heard from him directly which scares the crap out of me, but the girls see him daily at school and say that he seems to be doing well. The day after George died we lost Coco too. The vet thinks that perhaps they were poisoned. By the time I got Coco to the vet (less than an hour after she started seizing) he said that her internal body temp was 109 and that he was pretty sure that there wasn't anything that he could do. So here we are 2 weeks later.... with only one child at home and one dog. I have been crafting my fool head off. I always am this time of year. I can't wait to post some finished pics. I found a tutorial on the internet ( <a href="http://www.missgioia.com/2007/03/patchwork-cube-tutorial.html">http://www.missgioia.com/2007/03/patchwork-cube-tutorial.html</a> ) and I decided that it would be great for the baby shower in December. I am making the squares at 12" and it will be just shy of 3' cubed when I am done. I am working on the squares right now embroidering numbers and letters, colors and shapes... to eventually be used as a learning tool. We have decided (okay, you caught me, it was me) that cloth diapers are the way to go and so I have been sewing those and covers also. Gabbi has her ultrasound on September 11th and she will be 19 weeks already (doesn't seem possible, does it?). We have been holding our breath and hoping for a girl... or a boy, doesn't matter really as long as it is healthy. I have been taking pictures every week and will eventually get around to posting pictures again. Dad and Sandra came to visit and we had a great time. It didn't seem to last long enough, but it never does. Should probably get busy again, dishes to run through the dishwasher and a load of laundry to do ( I didn't realize how much easier it was with less people, lol.) . Love to you all, SuzThe PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-82336612964333523062009-08-17T07:53:00.002-04:002009-08-17T07:55:42.064-04:00Lost another puppy this morning....Prince George Rainer Stout left us this morning... to play in puppy heaven. We lost Diane just over a month and a half ago.... It is fitting that it should rain today. Love you fluffy butt.The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-49749539879825504102009-08-12T23:25:00.001-04:002009-08-12T23:27:01.048-04:00A small visit...Mat has been training in Louisiana for the month of August. He called this evening to say that he will be home on a 4 day pass in a few weeks. It will be nice to see him. Miss him like crazy.The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-65854568585955106862009-08-12T23:21:00.003-04:002009-08-12T23:25:03.792-04:00Danny's failing gall bladder..My wonderful husband has been reduced to a whining, attention craving, bratty child.... and all of this from a little bitty gall bladder... I am forced to wonder why we have those pesky little things anyway. So they are running a function test with contrast on the 19th... he has already endured numerous blood tests and an ultra sound... and it's not the fun kind where you get to make big announcements.... So there are no stones but there is obviously something not right. They are talking surgury. We will have to wait and see. Just so that Tradesman doesn't call him into work before it gets fixed. Love to all!The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-11160381709930045122009-07-25T10:22:00.001-04:002009-07-25T10:23:59.882-04:00In different news...Matthew and Jennifer broke off the engagement. It was the most mature conversation I had ever had with my son.... Although it makes me sad, I am aware that this is for the best.<br /><br /><br />Side note: it has to STOP raining on the weekends so that I can have a yard sale.<br /><br />Love to all...The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-80056438710856077632009-07-24T15:02:00.002-04:002009-07-24T15:06:42.715-04:00Yes...Yes, my daughter is pregnant<br />Yes, she is only 14<br />Yes, I am upset because she has no idea of how this will change her life<br />Yes, we will make it through this<br />Yes, it will be hard and we will need help<br />Yes, the timing is bad (economically)<br />Yes, she went to her OB/GYN appointment today<br />Yes, the baby is doing well and we heard the heartbeat<br />Yes, I let Gabbi and Braxton spend as much time together as possible<br />Yes, I am aware everyday how much this sucks<br /><br />No, I am not going to treat her like she is a bad person and punish her (she does that to herself already). I was hoping for support, I don't need reminded of how crappy the situation is.... I am reminded often enough. Those of you who can't get past the situation and on to being supportive and helpful are not welcome to comment.... We don't need it.The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-7184260116969713922009-06-24T23:02:00.001-04:002009-06-24T23:03:40.341-04:00ummm.....Matthew called to announce that he is getting married. Her name is Jennifer Fuller and she seems nice enough (or so the girls tell me). So any way, there you have it..... when did he get to be old enough to make that decision...... sniff sniffThe PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-41105284584532621182009-06-21T11:23:00.002-04:002009-06-21T11:43:34.028-04:00Happy Father's Day!!!!To my father, husband, brother and friends,<br /> I have been lucky enough to be surrounded by the most amazing group of fathers on the planet. May you all have a relaxing and memorable day. Much love to you all!!!<br /> Love you!!!!The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-59044441608049167872009-06-15T22:59:00.004-04:002009-06-15T23:15:51.101-04:00June Celebrations!!!<a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Workingonthecupcakes.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="making cupcakes" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/Workingonthecupcakes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The girls preparing the cupcakes... (You will need to click on the pictures, they are always too big, sorry)<br />thank you Gabbi and Destiny!!<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=Workingonthecupcakes.jpg" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=IMG_0206.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Yellow" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0206.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The yellow daisies.... yummy.... lemon<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=IMG_0207.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Pink" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0207.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The pink pionies..... yummy.... cherry<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=IMG_0204.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Happy Graduation" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0204.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Graduation to ME!!! I am now the proud owner of an AAHCA!!<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=IMG_0205.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Happy Anniversary Wil and Bess" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0205.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Happy 2nd anniversary Wil and Bess!!! May your love continue to grow each and every day.<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=IMG_0208.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Happy Birthday Bess" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0208.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Happy Birthday to you Miss Bess!!!<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=IMG_0209.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Happy Fathers Day" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0209.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Fathers Day to all of the amazing fathers in my life!<br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=IMG_0203.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Happy Birthday Dan" src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0203.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />and Happy Birthday to the love of my life!! May the fishing and golfing that you do this summer be a constant reminder of how important you are to our family and that you are loved and appreciated!!<br /><br />thank goodness that June only happens once a year, lol!!<br />Much love to all!!!The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-36136154079661936212009-06-15T22:56:00.001-04:002009-06-15T22:58:38.162-04:00We are knee deep in.......<span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">STRAWBERRIES!!!!!</span><br /><a href="http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/?action=view&current=IMG_0197.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/SuzanWoodke/IMG_0197.jpg" border="0" alt="strawberries" /></a>The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4634657449095649253.post-43457151524146935932009-06-14T10:54:00.002-04:002009-06-14T11:01:05.784-04:00It is officially the beginning of a new week...This week we have cleaned the kitchen and I baked homemade bread in the most wonderful tube pans. I made a tapenade to go with them as they were italian seasoned and we ate them with beautiful cheese ravioli. There were heart shapes, stars, flowers.... I just love these pans. We also made cupcakes (the end result is for a different post). The kids and I are going to work on sewing reusable shopping bags today. I bought some amazing flat sheets at the goodwill yesterday for only a dollar a piece. The bags will be beautiful and help save the environment. (for more info on this project, please contact me, I will be glad to help you save the earth too!) I have a million pictures to post but the batteries are dead in the camera right now so I will have to search out the rechargables.... ( I have a sneaking suspicion that it was the kids, lol) I can't wait to get something done today. I feel as if I put my life on hold and I finally got it back!! Thank you to everyone for your support and I look forward to time with all of you!! Love to you all!The PolkaDot Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14495474968604141401noreply@blogger.com0