♥ SWEETS ♥

Hello sweet girls! My "SWEET" Pea of Pea's Corner, thought of me today while she was browsing ebay! And I am so glad she did, because she saw this very precious gingerbread valentine girl and all of her goodies and said she thought of me right away! So I popped right on over to EBAY and placed a bid on this little cutie! Hope she doesn't "run, run as fast as she can" into someone else's arms or I'll be so sad! lol

I have been wondering if I could have found a valentine ginger somewhere, or if I could possibly make one. If you are new to my blog, I am OBSESSED with gingerbread's now! Go back to my December 2008 archives and you'll be able to see if for yourself:) My mom has collected them for a long time and always thought they were soooooo cute, now I have started my own collection ♥ My sweet HOLLY loves her some gingers too!

Now this set below is on EBAY also and is screaming out for my mom to take her home!! The pink and faux cakes are right up my momma's alley! These are hand-made by a lady out of poly-mar clay!!!

I purchased this set of 4 adorable valentine magnets off of ebay tonite; no waiting around on bidding for these!!!

So, then I began to wonder? Easter gingerbreads? NO WAY!!
Here is "My Duff's" Gingerbread mix! Does anyone remember this? The ad looks older but soooo cute!!

The awesome poly-mar clay crafting lady on Ebay also made an EASTER ONE!!! Holly, don't you love her?????

SO... my darn sweet Pea got me curious about what else might be on ebay in the gingerbread category...

I LOVE this sign!! ♥ But the lady wants $39.99 for it! Little too steep for me to spend on a sign:(

Look at this Special Addition Holiday Treats Barbie from 1997!!! That's the year I graduated from high school and could have cared less about this doll! Now almost 12 years later and MUCH more mature, I want her!!!!!

This is a rare AVON perfume bottle that I am pretty sure my mom has in her bathroom??

TOO STINKIN' CUTE! I had to bid on this apron set for my little Gage! He loves to dress up and would be tooooooo cute wearing this and baking cookies with his mommy:)

And lastly, you'd better sit down for this one!! This little pic here is of a Adult Costume and sells for...? You will NOT believe this!! The seller on ebay wants $1,060.00 for it!!!!! WHAT???? No one had better love gingers that much!!!!

Today was a super busy day for me. I met with our wedding photographer this morning to see the "sample" she created of our "Save the Date" cards that I wanted to send out for our wedding. And of course, she did an AMAZING job!!! Brian and I took Gage out to lunch with us and to the mall; we picked out our wedding bands today ♥ The funny thing is that a couple months ago, I went by myself and looked... the ring that I thought Brian would really like, was the one he picked out!! Am I good or what?? I also found some strappy, dye-able heels at Pay-Less shoes!! The bridal shop where I got my gown will dye them to match the "splash" of color that is on my gown!!! Oh, I wish I could show it to you all but its a BIG SECRET!! Only my mom and I have seen it, I won't even show it to my bridesmaids!! I know, I'm mean! lol I just want it to be a surprise!!! You really only have that "one day" in your life to have that "WOW FACTOR" when you are in your wedding dress, and the church doors open and all eyes are on you... I just want everyone to be surprised at how UNIQUE my gown is; its not white either!! Oh, I am a tease!

Hope you enjoyed my sweet post!! 10 more days till Valentine's Day ♥

xoxo,
Noelle ♥

WOO-HOO!!!

Woo-hoo! I failed my first Math Quiz last week; 33 pts only! OUCH!!! But... I passed and ACED the quiz we got back today! 105/100 points! THANK YOU LORD!!

Just thought I'd share the good news!!

Noelle ♥

SWEET BLOG Give-Away ♥

Hey girls! Check out this site: Mammalicious Finds!
They are the cutest ladies who always have tons of SWEET give-aways! This give-away is for a Cupcake Tea Towel and Cupcake Soap!!! If you "follow their blog" and leave a comment that you are my friend; they will enter us in the drawing!! Pop on over there today to see what they have, you won't
believe your eyes!!

X0X0,
♥ Noelle ♥

Keep Your Fingers Crossed!!

Sad to report that I didn't win the U93 New YOU in 2009 today:( boo hoo hoo!!

But I do feel that my interview went well! The principal is the coolest man:) Second interviews will be conducted in a week or so, hoping that I get a call back! The second interview will be with 3 other individuals affiliated with the school, which to be honest, FREAKS me out a bit! I have interviewed in front of a "panel" once before and felt SO put on the spot; it was very nerve-wracking!

I flat out told the principal that I know I could do a great job as their Pre-K teacher! I love kids and love to teach pre-schoolers. Its their excitement to learn that makes "my" job so wonderful and easy (most of the time).

The pay really is "good" compared to what preschools pay in this area, and is WAAAAAAAAY more than I have ever made teaching pre-school in the past!

I really want this job but my heart aches thinking about what I would have to do with my little Gage. I DO NOT want to put him in a daycare; the thought of that makes me sick to my stomach!! My future mother-in-law watches him now but is looking to go back to work. I REALLY want to pay my MOM to do it so Nana can be with her baby chubbers and still make $$!! PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT MOM!!!

I just know that if the opportunity is there for me, I need to take it. Jobs are slim especially in our city now and probably won't improve anytime soon. I guess if its meant to be it will happen, and if not I can take comfort in the fact that I can stay home with my "baby" boy awhile longer.

Either way, just keep me in your prayers!!!

Luv you all ♥
Noelle

Shopaholic in Distress:(

I am sooooo sad! I had to go to my 2 favorite stores today: Old Navy and Target and saw soooo many things I wanted to buy!!! It has been so tough not being able to do the things I normally do or be able to shop for some new clothes. I hardly bought anything new for this winter, sucks!

Another reason I really want this teaching job is to have a steady income again!! Plus having to go to work each day would give me a good reason to have some new nice clothes!

I am grateful for what I have and know that I am lucky compared to many people who are worse off than we are. I guess I am too spoiled, lol!!

Just needed to vent a bit!

♥ Noelle ♥

My GOOD NEWS and Valentine Crop pics ♥

Hello girls! I am back finally to post. I have been in bed at 10 pm the past 2 nights out of sheer exhaustion!! I promised to post my "good news" on Friday but couldn't keep my eyes open to sit at the computer!
So onto the good news...

I never win anything when it comes to contests:( I was in between classes on Thursday and decided to run some errands. I was driving and listening to our local radio station U93 and heard the "cue to call" for the "NEW YOU in 2009" contest. So I dialed and got through! I must add too that for some reason my cell phone rarely lets me dial this radio station's phone number, so I was ecstatic to be caller 9!!
So I won a prize pack from Camelia cosmetics, which was a gift certificate for a Hollywood Brow/Tan treatment; so they will make my eyebrows all pretty and give me some sort of tan that will last for several days!! It was a $25.00 value. BUT... the BEST part is that I qualified for their BIG drawing which is tomorrow!! Some of the things included in the NEW YOU in 2009 make-over include: a years membership to Cardinal Fitness, tanning, a photo session, wardrobe make-over, etc.! I SOOOOOOOOOO want to win!! So they will call the winner tomorrow morning; lets pray that its me!!! lol

GOOD NEWS #2 is that I called the principal of the Catholic school that is looking for a Pre-Kindergarten teacher for next Fall for their brand new Pre-K program. I mentioned this back in December that I ran into a friend that teaches at this school; I also taught her daughter in preschool probably 8 years ago! She referred me to call her principal to make the appt. to meet with him about the job. SOOOOO... I have a meeting/ interview with him tomorrow morning at 8:30 am!!!!! I am sooooo excited but nervous! I really would love to have this job; and I think its part time for the first year which is even better!! So please say a little good luck prayer for me friends!! Thanks ♥

Onto the Valetine Crop that I had yesterday...

I had 8 gals in attendance which was so nice compared to my typical 3! lol I also did a show for my friend Wendy on Thursday night, so I have collected almost $500 in sales too! YIPPEE! Now I don't have to scrape for sales at the end of my quarter this month! Plus I made $150.00 for EASY work; not too bad!

Here is my funny friend Jacque that I have known since high school. She and her husband had owned a trailor that was hit by a tree during a bad storm a couple years back. I was dying laughing when I saw her scrapbook page of it!!
She cut the tree sticker in half and "beat up" the sticker of the RV to make it look like their RV in the picture!! LOL

Here is my friend Stephanie that I have known for about 8 years; she was working on her Disney trip album that she took with her 2 oldest boys.

This is my friend Wendy who is also my Matron of Honor in my wedding!! She was working on Christmas for her son's album.

This cutie is Annie-Michele who is French and Spanish; she has the BEST accent. I met her a year or so ago through my friend Wendy. She was working on her son's album, who is 2! Annie has an unbelieveable amount of cool scrappin' tools!!

Here's my momma, Lori that you may know from Pink Faded Roses.
She was busy working on my middle brother, Andrew's, album! See she is the QUEEN of PINK!!!

Here is my BFF Valerie that is my Maid of Honor in my wedding. She is working on an album for the lady she used to Nanny for. The lady is paying her $5.00 a page to complete her son's album!!! Crazy, huh??

Here is my sweet friend Renee and her mother in law Becki. Renee is the friend who's baby boy passed away a few weeks ago. She's a strong lady, and is handling everything pretty well. Renee was working on Casey's album and her mother-in-law Becki was working on her proud grandma album!

Here is the stuff I set out to make Valentine Cards and Tags.

Here's the goodie table with some of the snacks out.
Look at those cute paper plates with the cupcakes on them!!

Sweets!!! Grab some M&M's if you are hungry!! lol ♥

Gage is taking some!! Sneeky little boy ♥

For dessert, a Black Forest Trifle! YUUUUMMMMM!! Oh, it was sooooo good!

Veggie Pizza!

And Crock Pot Lasagna, that was pretty good but burnt around the edges of the crock pot, darn it!!

We had a great time. I didn't have anything to work on in my albums because I got up to date last weekend:) So I was a social butterfly, lol!! Talking is what I do best!!

Happy February girls!! 13 more days till Valentine's day ♥

Hope my grumpy Valentine gets in a better mood by then:(

Hugs,
Noelle ♥

Busy as a Bee!

Hello girls! I've been busy as a bee buzzing around here the past 2 days!! I will be back later tonite with a much better post, I promise!! I have 2 exciting tid-bits of news to share with you all:) But... you'll have to wait till a bit later to hear! I have a BIG Crop at my house tomorrow that I must clean house and cook for right now. So if I get all this achieved like I want to, I will reward myself with computer time later when the boys go to bed!

Chat later,
Noelle ♥