Pictures to Share

I have finally downloaded all of my pictures from DD's bday and my day as well! I want to THANK YOU each and every one of you who have sent messages to us and please know I truly cherish each one!!! Being part of such a wonderful crafty community has linked me with some incredible and talented people and I am blessed to have met you all either online or in person!!! Thank you again.....yesterday was one of the best days I have had in a very long time! And finally.....here are some pictures!!!

Check out these BEAUTIFUL flowers my love sent me...stargazer lily and roses are my favorites....he did great didn't he??!!!!?

And finally some pics of my DD's big day at Michael's....I highly recommend a party there!

32 Years Ago.....

32 years ago, my parents welcomed a big baby girl! ROFL I was considered "huge" back then, and now I would be average! Anyhow...yes....today is my birthday!! WOW...I can remember thinking 30 was "old" and always wondered what it would be like to be 30-something. Well, I can attest I really don't feel any different than I was at 23. There are differences though: I'm wiser, I'm more confident, I'm more emotional....but when I look at myself...I don't see an age; however, when my body aches, I totally feel way older than 32!!!! ROFL

My day is going to be great! I get to hang out with my kids, eat a great lunch (with my fav dessert: Millionaire Pie) at my mom's house; go to karate and then later tonight meet my dad and his wife for supper! So, I plan to have a HAPPY day!

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Last night I finally did some scrapping! I'm very behind on my July CJ with one group, but in an hour, I had 2 pages I am very happy with! We had to scrap our favorite holiday, without using Christmas OR duplicating one already used! Well, I LOVE Christmas from the reason for the season to the fun stuff, and birthday was already used....so I had to get my thinking cap on! My friend Carol and I tossed around ideas and I came up with Groundhog Day!!! This year was so fun waiting to hear about the little guy because my son was aware of this particular day now and he was thrilled when the groundhog came out before we left for school!!! It was very exciting for him, so I have a new found love for Groundhog Day! LOL

Lots to tell!!!

First....I am very excited to announce that I have been published in the August/September 07 addition of Ready, Set, Create!!!! I am on page 36 of the first set with my LO "True" using Scenic Route!!! Next I am on pages 119-120 with some altered tins I made for Teacher Appreciation Week in May!!! I am so very excited!!!

Second...a friend of mine from CSS...Tam...is now selling her Whatchamadoodles in the CSS store! You really should check out her mini albums and her handmade ribbon flower buttons! OMG...too cute!

Third...I have HOLLY BUTTONS!!! OMG...you need some buttons! Holly is my sweet friend from WeB who custom makes buttons with LOTS of yummy details on them. She was a doll and sent me a few and I cannot wait to use them! I have some other things ordered from her, so once they are in, I will definitely post them here! Check out her buttons and bling here: http://scrappybuttons.blogspot.com

But for now, here is a pic of the buttons she sent me:

Guess who's 5????

This is the face of a 5 year old!!!! My baby girl's birthday is today and it's a bittersweet moment! She's entering the world of "young ladies" while leaving her "baby days" behind her. I had a moment last night while reflecting on the last 5 years with her and I cried tears of joy. How was I chosen to be blessed with such a sweet soul who is full of love and tells me hundreds of times a day "I love you Mommy"?? How did God know sending me a girl was just what I needed in my life....diva-ness and all! I never could have guessed what these years would be have been like when she was born, but I cherish every waking moment I have with my girl....who will always be my baby girl!!!! I love you Keileigh!

Handmade Party Hats

I have to share this because it just really makes my heart smile! Yesterday while I was scrapping, DD was doing her crafts! She walks into the office holding 3 handmade party hats for the bday party Saturday!!!! I am so proud of her and she was so very proud of herself! She's made 9 total for her friends to wear!!!! Here are the hats......




She's been crafting since she was 2 and her creativity never ceases to amaze me! I love seeing how she can express herself through art!

Final CSS DT Call Creation Posted!!!

WHEW!! I am finished! Boy this last LO really had me going! I really wanted to use this particular picture of my DD for this LO which was using at least 3 different techniques. I was really getting annoyed because I didn't think I had the right paper to use for it....then I dove into my stash and found some!!! I am very happy with the outcome of this LO and everything I have created for this call! Whether I make the team or not isn't what ultimately matters....I was challenged for this call unlike any other since usually they want you to submit your "best" work! I loved this call and truly enjoyed what they made us do!!!! Thanks for checking out my work and the comments you've all left....I truly appreciate it!!!! And without further ado......here is the last LO I've created for the call......



The techniques I used were: stamping, tearing, inking, and chalking!!! TFL!!!!


OY....almost forgot my "excitement"....ROFL.....I broke my pinky toe!!!! Long story short: DD left her stool in the kitchen...mom blasted through the kitchen in the dark....WHAM...toe meets wooden stool and Mom nearly hit the floor!!! ROFLMBO....now it's just a pitiful, purple little toe!!!! But, alas, I have things to do and people to take care and most importantly....my baby girl's 5th birthday to worry about...so this little toe will not slow me down!!! LOL

Hope you all had a great weekend!

BASIC GREY TOOT!!!

I am so very excited!!! I posted my layout below "True Beauty" to the Basic Grey idea gallery and they PICKED IT UP!!!! I am very excited! Here is the link if you'd like to see it in the gallery: http://www.basicgrey.com/catalog/idea_gallery_info.php?idea_gallery_id=22086

Thank you for sharing my toot with me!!!!