Owl Cupcakes to Celebrate

Good Morning Blog World! It's Thursday and I couldn't be happier. Today is a down day for me...I'm still in my jammie pants and sweatshirt at 9am.  LOVE IT!!  The girls are at school, the house is quiet, my bible study is done, laundry is going, the dishwasher is going and I have some whacked out hair.  You know, the "bedhead" that doesn't come in a bottle!  My coffee (even though I don't like the flavor of the beans I bought this time) is warm and soothing and now I am ready to blog.

There's a blog that I frequent, The Idea Room.  I don't know how that girl does it, she creates, finds and knows the coolest stuff.  Today when I stopped by I found a link to another blog with these super cute cupcakes and I had to share.  I know it would be better if I had actually made them, taken a picture and then posted my creation but to be honest, I'm not sure if I'll get all that done.  I'll let you know if I do.  Heather at Raising Memories also has some super cute ideas. 

Just in case you are unaware...this is my pre-birthday week. Some of you may not know about "pre-birthday weeks" they are big around here. For my actual birthday I like carrot cake but I'm thinking these cute little owls might hit the spot for a little early celebration.

Even Chris would not describe himself as a gift giver.  I mean if I tell him what I want, where to get it and when to give it to me he'll do it but it's not something he ever thinks of on his own.  On Monday I told him it was my "pre-birthday week" and I would really like some gifts. (it's my love language) He has come through like a champion. Keep in mind, I did not tell him what to purchase.

YELLOW MUM

I love mums and it really added something nice to my outside arrangement.

WATER BOTTLE

I enjoy water bottles.  It's the only way I can get myself to drink enough fluids

NEW CAMERA LENSE

It's a stretch to say Chris got this for me but he did approve the purchase

and in fact said something like, "Would you quit talking about it and just go buy it?" 

I'll take that as a gift.  :)

This weekend Reagan has a softball tournament which will give me lots

of opportunities to try out my new toy. 

BREAKING NEWS:

The external proof (book cover) arrived in Chris' email inbox on Tuesday.  He had just a few changes to make.  We are about to have a book ready for each of you to purchase.  I can't give you any links as of yet but trust me, we will supply the information to you as soon as we know it ourselves.  Plan on giving  THE NEW PHENOM3NON by Chris Raabe for Christmas gifts.

We have planned the day of the book release party but not that actual date...keep your Tuesday evenings open.  As soon as we know, you will know.  You all are invited.  It'll be a great opportunity to get a first edition signed copy of what I'm sure will soon be a New York Times Best Seller!  Hmm, wonder if we can get Oprah to "like" the book. 

Happy Thursday to each and every one of you.  May you look for and recognize the blessings God has instore for your life.