a giveaway...finally! **CLOSED**

i know, i know.
it has been far too long since we have done a giveaway.
today's giveaway is from the darling Kelsey Bang.
i love kelsey because the girl is real.
i love her etsy shop because she is super creative and makes baby boy bow ties to DIE FOR.
you know how i feel about bow ties.

today's giveaway is your choice of a sweet mystic narwhals ($18 value).

i love the talent of this girl.
the gray guy is my favorite.
(blake, you have permission to enter the giveaway, but i can't make any promises.)

to enter to win

1. follow Kelsey Bang

2. like kelseybang.com on facebook

it is that easy.

winner will be announced on Friday. 

** CONGRATULATIONS TO**

Jen@thecraftingfiendJuly 16, 2012 6:43 PM

I follow kelsey bang's blog! and would totally pick the pink one!

Please email me your contact info and I will get you that pink Narwhal!! 

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On the Twelveth Day of Christmas...Happy Christmas Eve

Christmas is probably my most favorite time of the year.
Mostly because it is a time of serious spiritual reflection and gratitude for me.
I could not be a more blessed woman to have such great friends, a wonderful family, and more specifically, two guys that make my heart melt.
I am a happy lady right now.
Even when life gets difficult, I am constantly reminded of my blessings and the hand of the Lord in my life.
My post today is some inspiration I always read during Christmas and try to keep in my heart all year long.

“This year, mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Write a letter. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep a promise. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Be kind. Be gentle. Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude. Welcome a stranger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.  Speak your love and the speak it again.”

Howard W. Hunter

Merry Christmas Darlings.

**GIVEAWAY WINNERS**

Naturally Natalie Pine Cone Hanger-
Ellie said...
VERY cute! I love mistletoe or kissing crystals for the VERY obvious reason :)

Devany Gift Card-
Mamie said...
I would get the happy birthday banner!! I love the colors and we are starting to have a lot of birthdays in my family!!

Tat Toes-
Tamera said...
Great blog Jaclyn! I can't believe I have still not tried these Tat-toes yet! Love those Merry & Bright ones! Merry Christmas!

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Congratulations Winners! I will contact you after the holidays with your winnings!
Thank you for participating!

We heard there is more bounce in California.

oooh almost paradise we're knocking on heavens door.
almost paradise how could we ask for more?
i swear that i can see forever in your eyes.
paradise.
(thank you footloose)

Corona Del Mar.
Our first time.
But not our last time.
Holy cow.
We.
Loved.
It.



We were meant to live on the beach.
(Or visit it frequently)


the little.
and his little hat.


Remember the cute video of Nikson in the water? Well, this is a picture of that.

Nat and Tyson Call.
They are our friends.
These two can play the MINI Cooper game like nobody's business.
And Tyson secretly knows all the names of the Hanson brothers. Mmmbop.


I have a little crush.
His name is Blake Bishop
I put him in the ocean.
To see if he could skim.

He cruised across the water.
He ate bunch of sand.
I just love him so much,
especially when he holds my hand.
(thank you Tiny Tim)
(i guess i am in a songy mood)

Nikson, dressed to impress for Chad and Allie's wedding.
Donning his 'stache and bow tie.
What a cutie!
Goodnight everybody.