Some smiles in pictures
Since according to the post below I have nothing of any import to say, I will give you some pictures of things that made me smile. Enjoy.
We’ll start off with the Mommy portion of this post (a.k.a. “things that make my heart melt”). One afternoon last week I was sitting by my computer (okay that was more than one afternoon last week, but it was on this particular afternoon) and it was very, very quiet. Aidan usually sleeps a lot of the afternoon and this leaves Ella flitting around like a little butterfly (a noisy butterfly) imagining, make-believing, creating, playing…but on this particular afternoon it was silent. I looked up to see this.
fast asleep on the chaise lounge. So sweet.
For the culinary portion of the post I give you something I like to call “Ooey, Gooey, Scrumptious, Yeasty, Icing-ey Goodness.” Feast your eyes, cause that’s all you (and I, unfortunately) will be getting of these…a little eye candy. If they taste as good as they look, I must pat myself on the back and say I made a pretty good first batch of cinnamon buns.
Next we move onto the decorating segment of our post in pictures. I was given a lovely bouquet of red roses last week by my dh and as they are starting to droop, I could not bear to just throw them out. So how to put a droopy rose to good use?
A small bud vase does the trick. And where to put it?
A little piece of luxury in the bedroom : )
And lastly, but most certainly not leastly we move on to the “Embarassing, I can’t believe I’m going to show you, my dear internet, this picture” part of the post. One evening I decided to go out for a walk and I sauntered into the kitchen and Jer looked up and started laughing. I, a little miffed, asked what in tarnation was so extremely funny. He walks over flips my hood up onto my perfectly beautiful hair and says, “What, are you off to do ninja stuff?” and grabbed the camera to capture my fashion prowess. I couldn’t help but pose a little. So there, that’s me at my best : ) And apparently our fridge has some super awesome glowing powers or something. Maybe it’s just my wicked ninja aura.
Yeah, I know…I’m HAWT!!! : )
Oh my! I don’t know what I’m more delighted by, the yummy looking buns, the lovely decor, or the cuteness that is your ninja pose. Hee hee!
Comment by Kimberly — April 15, 2008 @ 5:07 pm
oh gosh, too much to comment on!
i busted out loud laughing when i saw the NINJA picture, i love it LOL!
and mmm, you DIDNOT just post a picture of those mouth watering cinnamon rolls did you?
*drool*
i hate you for that!
your bedroom is beautiful, it looks so serene, like a little sanctuary! so nice
Comment by Jimaie — April 15, 2008 @ 5:34 pm
Erin Ella is beautiful
bless Jer for your flower
go get them you ninja you LOL
Comment by jen — April 15, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
Love the pics, your room is gorgeous I LOVE it!!
AND!!!!! THOSE CINNAMON BUNS WERE AMAZING!!! YUMMY!! I LOVED EVERY SINGLE BITE!!!
THANKS!!
Love ya dear!
You are too cute in your ninja gear!
Comment by Louise — April 15, 2008 @ 6:32 pm
You outdid yourself. Wonderful pictures.
Please DO post the recipe for those yummy cinnamon rolls. MMMMMM.
Comment by Carol Van Rooy — April 15, 2008 @ 8:10 pm
What cute pictures, even the one in the ninja scary face one! He..he! And I of course would have to agree with Louise that those cinnamin buns were awesome and I am so glad that we are friends for real as I get to try all of your “Ooey, Gooey, Scrumptious, Yeasty, Icing-ey Goodness.” Of course that is not the only reason, but it does put the icing on the cake!
Comment by Tara — April 15, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
Oh dear … seriously? I was feeling so strong about my new food resolve UNTIL I saw that picture. Oy.
We have something else in common. I too am a ninja - deemed as such by my hubby as well. Apparently I wear far too much black.
Comment by Nicole — April 15, 2008 @ 10:30 pm
mmmm
those cinny buns.
and now…i think i’m gonna have to make myself a batch.
Comment by Ruth — April 15, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
erin when i buy a house can you help me decorate
Comment by Mel — April 16, 2008 @ 12:05 am
Wow, I love that rose picture on your wall. And you’re the cutest ninja I’ve ever seen.
Comment by seven — April 16, 2008 @ 12:16 am
Nice pictures…kids asleep are so very sweet.
Lovely decor.
Comment by Nadine — April 16, 2008 @ 1:02 am
I actually laughed out loud when I read the ninja story. Too funny!! What a beautiful sleeping little princess you have. Don’t you just want to breathe them in at that moment? Just embrace those times as everything else falls away.
Comment by Jody — April 16, 2008 @ 6:40 am
Yum, yum, yum is all I can say about those cinnamon rolls.
And, LOVE the ninja picture! That is too funny!!!!
Comment by Corie — April 16, 2008 @ 7:49 am
You’re a very cute ninja though…. and downright dangerous in the kitchen! Those cinnamon buns look awesome!!
PS. You’re one of my featured favourites this week!
Comment by ValleyGirl — April 16, 2008 @ 8:24 am
Wow. That rose goes perfectly in your bedroom! LOVE the painting. Will you come decorate my house IF it is ever finished??
I also lol at your ninja aura! ha
Comment by Cherrye — April 16, 2008 @ 8:29 am
oh! my! word! you in the ninja picture?…HILARIOUS!! go get ‘em, girl!!
as for those buns of cinnamin-y goodness — they look SO delicious!!
cute picture of ella…gotta love those RARE moments.
and finally — your bedroom is absolutely gorgeous!!
Comment by Andrea — April 16, 2008 @ 9:56 am
Oh your pictures are wonderful! I love them! And Ella is adorable!
I think, but don’t quote me on this LOL, I have about 40 bottles of nail polish. hehe Yeah, I know. It’s bit excessive. But I actually do use all of them so I guess it’s ok, right? As for how much makeup I have… I’ve finally gotten it down to about half of what it was a year ago. I finally just quit visiting a cosmetics forum I used to frequent. I was buying too much because of all the rave reviews and pretty pictures I was seeing there. lol
Comment by Lips Of An Angel — April 16, 2008 @ 10:07 am
This is what I literally did outloud:
“Awwwww”,
“ooooooooo”,
“Awwwww”,
“oooo!”,
and so on.
The picture of you is adorable!! You are so adorable. So is Ella.
Comment by Val — April 16, 2008 @ 11:15 am
I laughed out loud at the ninja picture, and then again at your fridge aura.
Comment by Quirky — April 16, 2008 @ 11:53 am
you so sneaky girl
Comment by PamJ — April 16, 2008 @ 9:39 pm
Ooooooo…those cinnamon rolls look scrumptious! I don’t know if I am more impressed with the fact that you made them or that you were able to resist the temptation of that yummy goodness.
Comment by TCC — April 18, 2008 @ 4:29 pm