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Happy Resurrection Sunday!

As we wind down this Easter season, I wanted to share a recent project I made for the kids. These are the completed and stuffed baskets for the kids.

And the kiddos in all their Easter finery (haha).  Although we did get a tie on Ross, even though he still has athletic shoes on.

Here are a few pictures from from our spring break trip. Had a complete blast. We went to Orlando for the week and went to Universal Studios. Great park if you have kids.  These are off my phone, but they turned out pretty good.

This one was as you walk into the park. The kids didn't think I would do a silly pose.

And a few others from the trip. Really loved the $8 dollar raincoats we bought. I complained about the price, but it was nice not to get wet on the water rides.

 

Thanks for looking. I will post a few layouts next time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Little Easter Vinyl

My big kids still think getting an Easter Basket is cool.  So, I spent a little time doing some vinyl.  I have come to the realization that I actually like vinyl work at least as much as I like scrapping.  I am always looking for something to stick some vinyl on.  Sooo, here are their baskets and their anchor gifts that I will be using to tape the candy and chips to.  Ross's was a little tough since I always have to be so careful not to do his projects too girly or too babyish.

And the detail work on her monogram.  I am really proud of it because I actually did the zebra print cut myself since my LSS was out of zebra vinyl.

And to one for Ross.

Tomorrow, I will be getting fun stuff (candy and snacks) to fill them up!  Then to hide them because Lauren will search the house trying to find them.  SMH!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

So, this is my second time typing this post out.  I accidentally deleted the whole post a few seconds ago.  Ughhh!  Anyway, I have been behind the 8 ball all month and never managed to get a post up.  I had a little surgery done on my wrist, then had to do a month's worth of PT to rehab my left hip.  I got the important stuff done, but never more than 15 minutes before it needed to be done.  In all that, blogging sort of took a back seat.  Here is a catch up post for you.

I did put a tree up this year.  Turned out pretty good.  I had to get a new one as DD took my old, cheap one to her apartment.

We also did family portraits at just in time to mail cards out a few days before Christmas.  Most people got theirs the last mail day before Christmas, so it was all good.

 

Well, that's a short wrap up.  I would say that I will try to be better in 2013, but we all know that will likely not happen!  So, I will just try to get a post in every month.  That I can usually keep up with.

 

A Monumental Birthday

So, August has been one of those hugely busy weeks.  Two training classes (one to teach, one to learn),  and one conference.  In the middle of that, I had one of those monumental birthdays.  You know, the ones that deserve something big to celebrate.  Well, DH (being the absolute sweetheart that he is), took me to New York City to see Porgy and Bess to celebrate. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from that weekend.

 

 I have about 70 or so that I am printing. Trying to decide whether to do a whole album or mini.  Anywoo, got a few layouts to share also.  With all of that traveling, I STILL managed to scrap a bit,  thanks to the crop at Jubilee Baptist.  So, I will post those up soon.

A Little Blazey Cuteness

Blaze got his first haircut today at PetSmart.  They gave him a cute little bandana.  You know bandanas call for pictures right.  These are the best of those shots.  My hat goes off to the pet photographers out there.  They are definately harder than kids to shoot.  

 

 

Ok, cuteness break over.  Have a great day!

 

Happy Mother's Day

Hope everyone had a great one.  I have had one of the best weekends in a while.  I spent Friday night cropping with friends.  I made this 12 x 12 shadow box using a Lori Whitlock cut file from the Silhouette store and some papers from Echo Park "For the Record."

I really like how this turned out.  It was pretty easy to put together as well.  I will be making a few more of these later on.  

My kiddo's did pretty good today too.  DD make me a canvas using an idea she saw on pinterest, and DS and DH got me scrappy and crochet stuff. DS thought enough about it to read the package, remember that I had been having hand pain when I crochet, and find some gloves that are supposeds to help with the pain.  

Ok, I am off to chase the puppy down.  He is really quiet, which is never a good sign with him.

The Buccaneer's Bash

So, guess how I spent my entire weekend?  Sitting on a soccer field.  Two games Friday, two games in the rain on Saturday.  We didn't win the tournament, but we were runners up.  Not a bad deal all in all.

 

 

He did really good.  My photos aren't that great, but they are scrappable for the most part. I really need to invest in a faster long zoom.

 

Final Layout for Sketches Creatively Yours

My term with Sketches Creatively Yours has come to an end.  Here is my last layout for them.  

These are a few older photos of DS that I have printed.  I am trying to work thru a bunch of pictures that I printed and never got around to scrapping.  Some are YEARS old, but I think I will go ahead and scrap them anyway.  

We also had 2 birthdays to celebrate in February.  DH celebrated his with a superbowl party at the beginning of this month.

and DD just celebrated her 20th birthday!

Because I am exceptionally slow taking photos off my camera, I am just getting around to wishing them both a happy birthday on here.  Happy Birthday you two!

I also have a bunch of  photos to add to my P52 files, some using the theme and some that are just photos that mean a lot to me.  I will try to get around to adding in those this weekend.  Have a great day!

 

 

New Layout and a few Pics

Just finished this layout.  This is the first for March.  But...I am cropping with the Sistahs Saturday, so I should finish out the 3 for the month then.

 

And a few pics from the parades. 

 

 

 

And some night ones.

 

 

 

And me with my loot.

 

Okay, off to spend my Shoe Station coupon and pick up mexican.

 

Dressed, Blessed and Serenaded

Talk about a busy weekend.  Yesterday was the culmination of one of the busiest weekend yet.  But it has been one of the best.  Our house is officially dressed for the holidays, and has been dedicated and given back to the lord.  Just having those two done feels like a ton of bricks lifted from my shoulders.  Here are a few shots of my favorite holiday dressings throughout the house.  Almost every room downstairs has at least a small touch of Christmas.  Next year, I want to expand to 2, maybe 3 trees and cover the whole house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following the hard work of getting everything dressed, we were joined by about 30 friends and family to bless our home.  My brother was unable to join us at the last minute due to illness, and DD did an excellent job of filling in for him to read the scripture.  Our paster offered prayer and family and friends joined us for refreshments.

 

 

 

And lastly, the Youth choir at our church serenaded us with "Oh Come Let Us Adore Him", a christmas concert.  They did an outstanding job.  Even DS, who does not did not want to be there, did a good job.

 

That's it for me this weekend.  I am officially pooped.  Gonna curl up and read one of Debbie Macomber's christmas novels and try to pretend I can actually breathe.  The kids decided to share their cold germs.