~My babies 13th birthday~

Well today my kid's become teenagers and turn 13 years old.  Wow time flies FAST!
Here are some quick photos I took this morning to celebrate their day.  As you can see I got alot of cooperation from my daughter and not so much from my son, oh well and so the teenage years begin...

Let's have another try at a nice photo...

I guess I have to settle for this one...

We have 1 party planned for the planner of the two (guess who that is?)
And the other will get some kind of celebration with his friends when we can fit it in with all of his baseball stuff!

Happy Birthday to my babies,  I love you and I am so glad I got to have you!!!
xoxoxoxoxox

*I am in love with Sarah's Cottage/Summer House*

Have you seen Sarah Richardson's newest show on HGTV, "Sarah's Summer House"?. It is fabulous, I love everything Sarah does and I especially love her sidekick "Tommy".  Here are a few pictures to preview. 

Beautiful, isn't it?

I think I need to move to Canada and move in with Sarah!

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever!

I had to make some chocolate chip cookies the other day (because I was having a craving for them) and thought I would share the best chocolate chip cookie recipe I have ever known.  I have tried my share of other chocolate chip cookie recipes and this is by far the best and the very first one I ever made.  I think I was a wee kid at my mom's house when I first started making these and I believe they are a recipe from my sister's sister-in-law, it's been so long I am not sure anymore.  My kids love them and tell me each time I bake them these are their favorite cookies ever!!!  Here are some pictures of them because I am trying to work on my photography skills and the recipe follows.
Let me know what your families favorite cookie recipe is??? 

Hopefully you can read this recipe, you might need your glasses like me!

I just found the greatest new store

While browsing at the Westlake Village Design Center, I came across this absolutely wonderful little store.

                                         Hoot N Anny

The owner is so friendly, willing to do whatever it takes to make a great sale.  She has fabuolous taste and  is even willing to sell some of my products, Yeah!!!  Here are some pictures of her little shop.
Let me know what you think and if want to check it out in person let me know I'll give you directions...
HootNAnny's website is http://hootnannyhome.com/