MIA

Yes I have been MIA. As a result, this blog has been terribly neglected! It's called summer you see, I went on vacation and just never got back to the routine of things. I'm sure many of you can relate to how much things seem to change when the kids are home EVERYDAY! :) SOOOOOOOOO many things have happened. I don't even know that I can recall it all. But I'm going to do my best to post a few things here and there. I was originally going do one great big post (but that was a month ago) and I still haven't gotten around to it since that would be so much and now only more things have happened. So today, is just a day to get back into it and FINALLY publish this post of the layouts that I did while I was on holidays....We had nothing but rain for the whole week, which totally sucked, but at least I had this wonderful hobby to fall back on :)

Stay tuned, I'm going to be blogging again! I promise.

So Long, Farewell

So summer is offically here! YAY! That also means the kiddos are out of school (as of yesterday) and we are leaving on vacation tomorrow. So that being said I just wanted to touch base one final time before heading off to a world without computer/or internet for a week. What a change that will be. And even though I will miss it and be very anxious to get back to it, blog hopping and keeping in touch, I'm going to welcome it and embrace it. Speaking of blog hopping I have a little fun to share. My last post was about the Father's Day Blog Hop at The Paper Passion, it was so much fun. So many talented ladies sharing what they do, awesome. Along the way there were a few prizes to be had and guess what? That's right I won one, you can see what wonderful scrappy goodies I won by hopping over to Hayleys' blog here. Thanks Hayley, can't wait to get it. :)

So before I sign off for a whole week I'll share the last two layouts I was able to squeeze in last weekend. I did both of these layouts using a fabulous kit that I got from CMK last year. I challenged myself to only use the contents of the kit and here is what I came up with, I'm quite please with them both. Plus you will never believe how much product I have left, I suspect I could easily produce 10 more layouts if I really tried and half of them you would even know I used the same kit! That rocks! If you are looking for an unbelievable kit club you should check it out here.

Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate the feedback! :) Happy vacation to me....until next time! ;)

The Paper Passion Blog Hop- A Father's Day Tribute!

Welcome to The Paper Passion Blog Hop! (A Father's Day Tribute)

What is it all about you ask? Well if you don't already know members of The Paper Passion forum have volunteered to make a post on their blog today in celebration of Father's Day, either by making and posting a card or layout. Each members blog has a link to the next member so if you complete the entire list and get to the end (which you have 3 days to do) you will be entered into a prize drawing! How fun! Rosa (the owner of The Paper Passion )is the best!

So without further a do... my tribute is to both my husband and my father. If you follow my blog you have likely seen this before. I did this as a class as a gift for Father's Day.

My dad is the talented guy that made these wood plaques for me so I made up a different design for him.

The next blog in the hop is Dawn's Blog: HERE

To go back to the previous blog: Wendy's HERE

Enjoy!

It's a Wrap!

Yup the long awaited dance recital weekend if finally over. Lots of running, very busy, yet very exciting! It is what every performer/dancer lives for! Bittersweet really. The boys did a great job and I am very proud of them! Here are a few quick pictures of the boys in their costumes.Dress rehearsal, waiting back stage with all his breakdancer buddies.Playing gameboy to pass the time....All ready to go, break a leg!My ham, he's such a little actor!First show "Broadway Babes, Junior Show" Elliott in Musical Theatre "Annie in Never Fully Dress".Braydn breakdancing to "Closer". Elliott's Bubblegum Flower, absolutely perfect for a boy!Second show "On Broadway, Senior Show". Braydn, Musical Theatre "Hairspray, Nicest Kids in Town".
Braydn in Musical Theatre, Spelling Bee.
Braydn however, did request a flower and it had to be pink! Pink is "in" for boys you know! :) So I played around with the feature on my new camera that only picks up one colour. It is very cool. I will be playing around with this feature alot more!

I couldn't be more proud of them, they really did a great job, all their hard work paid off! Congratulations boys!

So one more week of dance, just a fun class this week and only 9 more days of school! Hard to believe. I have several things on the go right now that I have to get a jump on, now that all the dancing is done. I have a class to get ready for, my father's day project to complete and teacher gifts to make. So hopefully my next post will have some scrappy stuff in it! Happy Monday ALL!

Quick Post Today, Just Wanted to Share...

The last layout I did. I have been pretty dry lately. I think it must be the sunshine. Just feel like being out doors more then in! Thanks for looking. Happy Tuesday Everyone!

13 Years Ago Today...

I got married........to this handsome guy right here...

I don't want to get all mushy, but I did want to say how much I truly love his man and I'm thankful for having him in my life each and every day. He provides for his family and works very hard for us, to have the things we need and those that we want. He is loving, caring, smart and funny. I love to laugh with him! It has not been without some trials, we have had many hurdles but at the end of the day I wouldn't want it any other way! He has shown me so many things and I know there is still so much more we will grow and do together. Here is to many more years! Love ya!

Taking Care of ME!

Yup! I have been taking just a little better care of me lately. Something I'm sure you can relate to if you are a mother. I have started walking again. I'm really happy about that. I forget just how much I enjoy it. 30 minutes of just me, nature and the ipod. Feels good.

I also can't remember the last time I went shopping for myself! I have grown (in more ways then one if you know what I mean) to actually not enjoy that, too much. a) it is so expensive! b) nothing fits the way I would like it too anymore and it is so easy to get discouraged before really given it a go. c) It is so much easier to shop for the kids so I'm easily distracted, don't have to try them on! d) I'd much rather buy scrapbooking supplies! LOL ;)

But this weekend I went shopping with my best friend and we did NOT shop for the kids, we did NOT shop for our husbands, we did NOT shop for the house WE SHOPPED FOR US. So long over due. We were both of the frame of mind that if we found things weren't working out for us that we would call it a day and catch a movie. So we had a back up plan or an out if you will. But that didn't happen. We had a wonderful day! Not only was it great catching up but we made successful clothing purchases! BOTH OF US!! WOOHOO! Not with out a few bumps in the road, but overall it was a refreshing day. I almost think that it works that way on purpose. You know the theory if you go shopping and you have money to spend that you can't find anything and when you don't have any you find EVERYTHING! Well I think this weekend was the same. Since neither of us expected good things from the day our expectations weren't too high and we were SUCCESSFUL. Again feels good.

So to top of the taking care of me, I have also decided to go for my second, Yes I said second pedicure for the season. I went back in April and I'm going again. Just because. I usually only go a couple times a year. And I will also be going to get my hair done in couple of weeks. Its all good! Life is good.

Now on a scrappy note. Not much to share in the way of new creations, been to busy taking care of me! LOL So I will brag about my latest purchases. First off, I'm awaiting my newest cricut cartridge "Life's a Beach" it is very fun! Don't you think?

Next is this fabulous travel kit by Little Yellow Bicycle. I just absolutley love the colour combination and can't wait to get my hands on it. I'm going to make a mini album for our summer vacation either for this year or last year, haven't decided which yet.

Well that's it for todays post! I hope all my American friends had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and that everyone is inspired by my this post to do something for themselves, ladies don't forget to take care of yourself!