Oh no. A teenager in the house!

Holy cow! Really? I'm the mom of a teenager? Already?? Yikes. I mean, I know I'm getting old.. but not THIS old!!!

Its hard to believe 13 years have flown by already. So many changes have happened in that time... a baby brother,  a move to S.C., new schools, new friends, new jobs, a new house.. yup, the years have been good to us...

And to celebrate those 13 years, my dear daughter decided it was time to decorate her own birthday cake: a ginormous cupcake, with green frosting and zebra stripes... Um, ok. She's an original alright!

A box of fondant, some icing, food coloring... and there we have it: Cupcake Heaven!

Check out the key- that should give you an idea of the scale!

Of course, I may be a bit prejudiced.. but I love it! I think she did a great job!

CSA Delivery #9 - Tomatoes!!

Yup, its that time again... time to catch up on July's CSA deliveries from Limestone Farms!

This week's delivery continues our hot weather veggie theme! Summer has definitely arrived in South Carolina - with temps in the triple digits nearly every day! Swiss Chard, Wax beans, cucumbers, tomatoes! And, during the week we even picked up an additional 10# of tomatoes! Homemade tomato sauce here we come!

And oh yea, PS.... I didn't forget Week #8! I was lucky enough to surprise hubby with a trip to Disney World for our anniversary!

New Rayovac contest!

Since I'm just off my recent Disney World trip, where I was able to use a gift card I had won from Rayovac (Can you say Anniversary Dinner at Le Cellier! YUMMM!), I'm happy to see this new contest!

Ready to try out your luck? How about a prize of a digital camera, digital frame and battery pack?

Sound good? Well, the great folks at Rayovac are back and offering some great prizes!

Check this out:

PRIZES
For each of the three themes there will be:
Grand Prize- a Digital Camera Package, complete with a Photo Printer and Rayovac Rechargeables and a Digital Photo Frame for three of the Grand Prize Winner’s friends.
Second Place Prize- Photo Printer
Runner Up Prize- Digital Photo Frame Keychain.

Phase One:  Submit photo entry August 2, 2010- August 22, 2010.
(Week 1: Fun with Water Photo. Week 2: Fun Pet Photo. Week 3: Summer Fun Photo)
Phase Two: Public Vote August 2, 2010- August 29, 2010.
Phase Three: Winners Announced September 8, 2010.   

Rayovac Summer Photo Contest Rules: http://www.rayovac.com/snapsharewin/rules.html

The Snap, Share & Win! Rayovac Summer Photo Contest will begin August 2, 2010 and will conclude on August 29, 2010.  Each week will feature a different photo theme.  Eligible contestants will be able to complete the entry form on Rayovac’s website, upload a photo and specify the theme.  Contestants may upload 1 photo each week for a maximum of 3 photos.  Once photos are posted, viewers can vote for 1 photo a day and add an unlimited number of comments.  Contestants and viewers can share the contest with their friends (eighteen years old or older) utilizing the “Invite Friends” button or by sending an email.  The photos receiving the most votes for each theme will win prizes.  Rayovac Powers Fun, have fun and be creative with your photo entries! All levels of photography welcome!

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Full Disclosure: “The first 50 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Summer Photo Contest won a prize from Rayovac.”