Now this was a yummy meal!

Can you believe this meal is lo-fat, low-cal? It is!

If you have a Randalls or Safeway near you, you can pick up the first one in the frozen section. It's an "Eating Right" selection (the shrimp, broccoli, etc one that you stir-fry)...you can learn more about it here:
Eating Right Info

We've made this a couple of times with rice on the side and this last time we made it, we made it with a Weight Watchers veggie stir-fry that's only ONE point! We altered the recipe slightly because we didn't have walnuts on hand. The original recipe uses cooking spray, sesame oil, broccoli, and walnuts. We used cooking spary, sesame oil, broccoli, pecan halves, and added carrots. YUMMY YUMMY!!! I like the original receipe and our alteration :) If anyone would like the recipe, jlmk!!!

happy and healthy eating,
Anjee

A Late Saturday Night...

Well, I wish I could say that it was something exciting - something fun and creative, but the truth is

I was up until 4 am Sunday morning doing Taxes.

Oh No...they aren't done by any means at all. I just entered in the "data" part into the Turbo Tax software. I still have to do ALL the business stuff and I'm sooo bad, I think it's been 6-8 months since I tallied/did my books for my business.

Every year I say that I'm going to keep it up to date...and you see what happens, I get to May or June and then poof. I stop keeping track. The next week is going to be something else...lots of math, etc.

And yes we OWE this year...again.

Happy (pre)Tax Day everyone - do you owe or are you getting money back??

numerically yours,
Anjee

My Little May Day Girl, Catie

My Caterina always amazes me...she has little to no fear and of course, I know as she gets older as a teen and up, that will worry me more. As she approaches her 6th birthday (and I, my 36th birthday, as we were both born on May 1st - unplanned!), I am somewhat trying to capture the best of what my heart sees in her.

She's my little princess and I love her, but I've always been fascinated as she gets older to see the difference between Mom and daughter, especially since we share the same birthday. We have so many things in common, but there are some distinct differences. Catie knows or meets few strangers. She is incredibly confident and other kids are drawn to her confidence. I, on the other hand, am usually quite shy... She seems to always do what she likes or wants in social situations at school and couldn't care less if anyone else wants to do it - what happens is that kids gradually start doing what she is doing. Not all of them, of course, but it just amazes me to watch. It's a little spark in her that I admire - that air of confidence.

I'm sharing some pics of her personality, taken recently at Disney. The first shots were taken at the Beirgarten restaurant in Germany where Catie was pratically the ONLY dancer on the floor for abour 15 minutes. Gradually, other kids come onto the floor and joined into a Christmastime story. :)

The second pic is of Catie opening up the World of Disney store in downtown Disney. A castmember selected her to open the store while she was getting a Hannah Montana makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. You'll see one of my older sisters in one of the pics.

The last pic of Catie as Hannah is just for fun, lol...

Sharing Some Watercolors Catie made

I thought I'd share some watercolors that Catie made about 11 months ago right after she turned 5...these are some of my favorites!!! I meant to post them earlier, but I've so been neglecting my blog :( Her 6th birthday is coming up soon, so I'm getting a little sentimental about my baby growing up :(

I'm so sentimental, but I just love these :) :)

Can you guess who all of these pics are??? Go ahead...I'll give a special prize to Starbucks (a latte on me ;) ) for the first person who guesses all correctly ;)

December Customer Picture Share :)

I was so excited to get these beautiful pictures of sweet Nora in her Holiday set...isn't she a doll? Thank you so much Pam for the gorgeous pictures!!!

blessings,
Anjee

And the winners are...

of my most recent contest....(yes, my kids are wearing their Halloween costumes again, lol)

FIRST PRIZE:
(2 winners): FREE DisneyWorld Gift, worth $10+ with free shipping


Jenn L.
Pam C.

SECOND PRIZE:
(2 winners): FREE DisneyWorld gift, worth $7+ with free shipping


Melisa K.
Michelle D.

THIRD PRIZE:
(2 winners): FREE $5 gift certificate to Starbucks...for the mommies or daddies that need thir own holiday cheer :)


Sara B.
Elizabeth B.


Plus, I drew 2 names myself for FREE surprise lounge pant winners for late winter/early spring...these will not be made until December, when we get back from the T-day holidays, but I drew these 2 names from people who have won auctions from me since January 2007...


Mandy
Tonya G.


congrats to all the winners...if you have not heard from me via email...I will be contacting you soon!!

all the best,
Anj

Customer Pic Share #2 :)

Oh wow!! We just love these pics of Katelyn and her sweet puppy in their matching hoodie dresses!! Thank you Missy for the beautiful picture of Katelyn and also of her puppy. The bows are the perfect finishing touch - precious!!

smiles,
Anj

Customer Pic Share #1 :)

This sweet doll is one of my youngest babybluebonnets models ever!! Isn't sweet a sweetheart?? Her name is Jordyn and her mommy April says, "she was born Oct.25th and was 9.6Lbs, so she filled it out nicely, lol.."

We think she's gorgeous!! Thanks for the pic April!!!!

~Anj

Crochet...capes, hats, and more...oh my!

Becky of LullabyLamb made this adorable Cape for Caterina, that she can wear for Christmas AND Valentine's Day!!! We love her hats and can't wait to get this cape!! This is a sneak-peak of an ultra-princess cape!!!









Perfect for a princess!!!


She's making hats for Caterina and Clyde Austin, too, so we are sooooo excited!!!






smiles,
Anj

My Son...wanting his picture taken, too

At almost 3 1/2 years, my son is a Mr. Fix-It...also loves older gals (1/2 year to 2 years older than him, lol), VERY-princess type ;) Thinks his 5 year-old princess sister might have 1/3 hung the moon, maybe mommy the rest of the moon...an absolute doll...gives tons of hugs with pats on your back as he hugs...he's a sweetheart.



Wants his mommy to do more brother/sister sets because he loves the camera, lol...


a picture amongst his sister's last shoot...


hugs from Clyde Austin...