A little spam... Okay, a lot.

I try not to fill up my blog with too much sales junk (a.k.a. Spam) but I've been a busy girl and today I have lots to show you.

All work and no play makes Beki a happy girl.
Because I love my work!

Two Tabs necklace


Ho Ho Ho... necklace


Quiet Elegance necklace


Eat Sleep Read necklace


God is Good


Christmas 2009 custom ornament


I need elves. Elves with coffee.


And because it was a huge hit last time, I'm doing this again.
You can order this Just a Chick necklace directly through my blog at a discounted rate - $18 and free shipping.
When you checkout, just tell me what type of "chick" you want stamped on it. (Beach chick, Family Chick, Crafty Chick, etc.)
I may continue to do an Item of the Week here like this if it continues to be as big a success as it was last time!

Type of Chick:

So there's your Thursday dose of Spam. Enjoy!
(I should've served it with eggs...)

Just because I love you....

Pumpkin Sheet Cake.

You can make others love you too. True story.



You need:
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs
1 2/3 C. Sugar
16 oz. pumpkin
2 C. flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
**I double the spices. It makes people swoon.

Mix well. Bake in a 15x10 pan (jelly roll or cookie sheet size) for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

While it's cooling, mix up the frosting.
1 block cream cheese (I use 1/3 less fat.)
1/2 softened stick butter
2 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla

My husband usually requests a double batch of frosting.
Frost and enjoy.



You're welcome.

Love,
Me

Sometimes...

there just aren't enough hours in a day.

You know that feeling, right?
A year or two ago, I'd have made sure my pictures were edited before plopping them on my blog.
I like pretty pictures.


Today I'm just tossing them up here, straight out of the camera. (sooc)
For those who've been emailing and asking, I looooove my new camera!


These days I'm having to focus more on priorities than ever before.
And that's a good thing.

So here is a little peek into my week.
Yes, I do have three kids, but one of them is home with me during the daytime so he pops up in pictures more than the others.
He's not my favorite.
Not today anyway. (My favorite kid changes daily, depending on who's doing their chores and being helpful. Is that terrible of me? I didn't think so.)


And while I'd love to stay and chat with you, it happens to be a stunningly beautiful day outside.
And I have three kids and a husband who are home.


So I'm off to enjoy them.
Because this phase of my life will have passed before I know it.
And I don't want to look back and see only great blog posts, intended for other people.


Happy weekend to you lovelies!

Fingerprint Friday

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of god
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of god
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of god
So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them? Here's how to join in.

1. Blog with your interpretation of God's fingerprints. Be sure to link back here so others can find the entire list of participants!
2. After you've posted your blog, sign the MckLinky below. Have fun exploring the other links as well! Please only sign in if you're participating. Hopefully this will make us look at things through fresh eyes throughout the week!
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This week I just keep seeing God's fingerprints all over nature.
The amazing sunrises in the mornings, the incredible sunsets in the evenings.
The warmth. The golden yellow leaves everywhere.
The vitamin D soaking into my skin.
I can't help but feel blessed!

Can you handle the sweetness?

I've had the privelege of photographing so many sweet families lately!

Here are a few sneaks at some of them.
(They're always a bit pixelated on my blog but not in full size.)


Love this picture of chaos, kids running wild while mom and dad steal a moment.


A little "sweet", and a lot sassy! Holy mama, look at this gorgeous lady! Hellooooo hot mom!


A different family, the "S" family. They are the most amazing people and are headed overseas to do some work for God.
Everything about them was beautiful, both outside and in.



Another stunning mom. I love the sweet look of adoration he's giving her. He knows what a treasure he has in a wife!


And this baby. Oh.My.Goodness. I wanted to keep him.
Absolutely gorgeous and precious. I could eat him with a spoon. So sweet!!



I listed this necklace yesterday - Life is Sweet.


Local people, I have this weekend open and the weather is supposed to be beautiful!
If you want to do a quick photo session, this might be a great time for Holiday pictures.
Just email me for details.

Now I need to go have a cupcake and satisfy this sweet tooth.


(If you haven't already, don't forget to sign up for the blogger ornament exchange!)

*** 2009 Bloggers Ornament Exchange ***

I'm pretty sure I'm crazy. Let's just clear that up right now.
I have no time. I'm stretched as thin as I can possibly go. (why can't that show up in my jeans size? Hmmm...)

But after so much fun last year, and numerous requests this year I'm doing it again.
If I have to stay up a few nights with no sleep, it won't kill me, right?

The Blogger Ornament Exchange!


The rules:
1. Sign the MckLinky below with your name and blog link(cut off date for sign ups is Nov. 12.)
2. Be willing to send an ornament of aprox. $10 value to your partner. They can be handmade, store bought, Etsy bought, whatever.
3. Email me (joshandbeki AT yahoo.com)with your name, address, and blog link. Please put Ornament Exchange in the title of your email! This is the most important step.
4. I will assign partners and contact you with their name/address. You will be sending to the same person you're receiving from. (this is different than last year.)
5. Ornaments will need to be mailed by Nov. 23 at the LATEST.
6. Spread the word, if you'd like. We also have a flickr group you can participate in.


Just copy and paste the following code into your blog or website.
<a href="http://pamperingbeki.blogspot.com/2009/11/2009-bloggers-ornament-exchange.html"><img src="http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/pamperingbeki/OExchange09.jpg"/></a>

*Please note that this is for fun only. I am not responsible for non-shippers, but hopefully we won't have any.

The gorgeous logo was created by the incredibly talented Cathe Holden at JustSomethingIMade. Thank you Cathe!!

Stop right there!!

Yesterday evening our doorbell rang.
It was our neighbor. "Was that your bike? Someone just took it and rode away on it. Yeah, I saw some guy just run up here toward your house and grab it. He went that way and he was wearing a black jacket and red hat."
It was The Boy's bike.


I ran in and told The Man what had happened.
He jumped in the car and drove after Loser Guy!

I called the police. Not that it's a big deal.
It's just a bike. But it's my kid's bike.
And I don't want my kid to be crushed.


The Man found Loser Guy sitting on the bike in a parking lot down the street.
He whipped the car in and parked smack in front of him.
Jumped out and yelled, "Off the bike, NOW."
Loser Guy, "Whaa??? What are you talking about?"
The Man, "Is that your bike?!"
Loser Guy, "Uh uh ummm.... well you shouldn't just leave things sitting out like that!"
The Man (headed toward Loser Guy), "So you just take everything laying around that doesn't belong to you?! Get out of here now!"

And Loser Guy jumped off the bike and ran.
The police showed up and The Man was able to point them in the direction Loser Guy had just headed.

Nobody is allowed to mess with my kid.
And he has a new found respect for The Man.
His daddy. His hero. Who saved his bike.

Pumpkins, nerds, ladybug, and a winner.

A few images from our walk the other night.


My best PW.


Sap.


My kids are nerds.
No really, they are!
Plus also, they dressed as nerds for Halloween. They had a costume parade yesterday at school.
The Girl was a pretty good nerd.

But The Boy was the ultimate nerd!
He insisted all day that his name was Ned. Ned the Nerd.
This kid is stinking hilarious.


Bella, the school dog. Not a nerd.


We carved pumpkins the other night.
The kids sketch out the designs on paper first.
And we're prissy people around here so we wear rubber gloves when we pull out the pumpkin guts.
Most of us do, anyway. We're prissy nerds.


The end result. We kind of thought the top one resembled Mickey Mouse!


Not my kid, but a little ladybug adorable enough to be shared on Halloween!
(She was from my photo session last weekend.)


The winner of the believe necklace giveaway, picked by the random number generator, is Susan!

But if you didn't win the necklace, guess what?
I'm offering a special price for blog readers!
Just click the "buy" button below, pay through paypal and you're done.
Blog readers get a lower price of $21 plus free shipping.
Because I love you guys. And you're not nerds.

(If it doesn't work for some reason, just email and tell me.)

Happy Candy Day to you!!
What is your favorite candy?