The Colors are a Changin'...

Well, it's kind of a sad day...leaving our first home together. Lots of memories as I look around. Our first Christmas, Lily's first snowman...she even took her first steps here.
I'm so sentimental! I didn't even want to leave the cherry tomato bush that we've been working on all summer...or the monster wall of of blackberries in the backyard. Lily is a lil sentimental too...she cracked me up on her last night in her bedroom.
"Mommy, can you please ask the landlord if I can take my closet doors? I really love my closet doors..."

But, times change. And we're off on another adventure.
First, a short visit (or not so short) to grandma and grandpa's house over the mountains...(and thru the woods! lol) Then, it's off to find jobs and a new home in California!

I'll be out of touch for a few days, and then hopefully my computer and internet will be set up shortly. ...I think my only option is going to be ...DIAL UP! aggggahhhaagg!

I do have a few treats in store for all you digiscrappers, so check back.

And for now, enjoy this fall weather...ooohhh the Colors are a Changin'!

A Little Fun!

Ok...this will be quick cause I'm supposed to be packing right now...(looks up into air whilst whistling) :)

I just wanted to share this new LO I did of yet another day at Rosabella's Garden Bakery. I used all Lilypad products in their Froggy Finds to launch their new blog. Really, really pretty stuff! And all in the Lilypad themed colors: Pink, Black, Green, and White. So Cool!

This LO is a bit of a new style for me, and I LOVE how it turned out!
Enjoy!
Chat more soon...

Season of Yumminess!

I LOVE Blackberries!
And Wow...are there A LOT this year! I was sooo excited to see the enormous bush up against the fence in our backyard ripening early this year so I could make some of the jam creations I've had in my head the past couple of years, but never got around to. My first choice was to try a Plum & Blackberry combination...but wasn't very happy with the state of the plums in the grocery. (I'll have to wait maybe another week for the gorgeous ones ripening in this abandoned lot I pass on my daily walk! lol...Shhhh!) But, instead I've chosen to try mixing our local fresh oh-so-sweet Blueberries with them.
And....this is what I ended up with:

Oh My GOODNESS!
My first lil taste...I'll admit, I was scared. I've never actually made jam before! lol
But, beyond my expectations...it was DELICIOUS!! And I absolutely LOVE the sweet combination of Blueberries and Blackberries...
You gotta try it!
Super easy. It was just freezer jam. half and half berries. Pour into these Fabulous squatty lil silver topped jars, and you're DONE!
(Aren't these jars the cutest? They're only about two inches high. I think they'd be perfect for fun homemade sugar scrubs too, yeah?)

Anyways,
I know it's been a Looooooong time since I've posted, and I'm so sorry to all those who've been wondering if I've fell off the face of the earth...just lots of changes giong on...including MOVING! Aaaggghhhh! lol
But, change can be good...so even though I was fighting it, I've learned to embrace it and see what and where God takes us.

Lots more to tell you, and I promise I'll try to get y'all caught up in the next few days. Phew! lol

Love ya,
and have a Wonderful Berry Filled Day!

First of all, Thank You soooo much for all your sweet comments! I wish I could just respond back with blogger, but it doesn't look like I can right now...so! Unless you leave an email, or website...you'll have to just take my "Thanks" here! LOL

Well, busy week!

This is summer vacation, right? I seem to remember it being a lot more relaxed as a child...lol

LOVE Nancy Comelab's new set of frames!!! Found my new favorite! Get them HERE

(Bows and Bling: Lilypad Lane Designs)

WoooHoooo! I'm Nancy's Guest Blogger

First of all, before I get into all the details of my exciting week ahead of me...I HAVE to share with you this incredible new pen I found today! The sad part is that a couple of years ago, I was trying to invent something like it...go figure! My hand gets sooo stressed that it just kills for me to write. I'll tell you about the freak accident with liquid nitrogen to burn off a wart some other time...
Anyways, it left some nerve damage. And although I can move my fingers very nimbly (is that a word?) holding a pen AND writing with it just stresses it sooo much. SO...insert this fab pen by http://www.penagain.com/ . Just like what I was hoping to invent someday...it is like just using your index finger and writing with the end of your fingernail...does that make sense? They're so cheap too. I mean, Inexpensive...only $3 with two refills.

Ok, now on to some exciting news!
This week I'm going to be Nancy Comelab's guest blogger! That means I get to hyjack her site and do whatever I want...insert evil laughter...LOL
But really, how cool is that? I just LOVE being on her CT, and this is how she wants to showcase us....how ingenious!
Of course there's some fabulous contest too. Each week for twenty weeks, if you participate in the challenge, you'll get a chance to win $100 to spend however you like!!!! Sheeesh! Is this girl generous or what??? So! Head on over to her site to see this week's challenge from none other than...Myself! Then on Sunday, I'll pick the weekly winner to get an AWESOME special prize from Nancy!
This week we are to find a picture that was taken to remind us of a special moment, use Nancy's frames..., and post on our blogs why we took the picture.

Here's mine:

*Last weekend we went away to my parents' place in Cowboy Country, as we like to call it. Sagebrush, wildflowers, rattlesnakes and all! lol
And while taking a walk down the dusty road, I turned around to look back at their ranch and caught this absolutely gorgeous sky coming up out of the V in the bend....took my breath away, and reminded me of the peacefulness that coming home...means. When you're away for a while, we tend to forget that feeling. And this picture will help me remember...until next time.*

And...as a special little treat from me...here's a little something to dress up your bloggie frames:

I'm calling this line, "Sweet Chic's"...and these are some Jeweled Fancy Brads that you can mix and match onto filigee-looking sparkly metal pieces. So cute! I'm throwing in the white silk bow as an extra bonus too! I'd love to hear what you think cause I have a whole line of Sweet Chic's in the works!

New Download

edited: (Please use the New Download button above, the other two were only working for those with DIP, and not PS or PSE, etc.) To make it worth the hassle if you have to redownload, there's a bonus of 3 more silk bows...Thank you for your patience! lol

So, quick! Check out Nancy's site...there's always SOmethin' GOin' On over there!! LOL

Ahhh...A New Week

..And a new tag from my sweet friend Nancy!

So here goes....

1. regular or diet soda: I usually don't drink much soda..but when I get a craving..it's Mt.Dew, especially Code Red...all the way, baby! ...Oh, and usually pizza has to go with Root Beer...don't ask me why?? lol

2. salt or pepper: Pepper, but just a taste. LOVE it on salads

3. hot or cold weather: how about warm weather with a nice cool breeze..

4. dogs or cats: LOVE both...but if I had to choose, probably a cat. Easier to take care of..
5. dieting or exercise: Moderation in everything...now just to do it! lol

6. cooking or doing dishes: Is there even a question? Cooking, definitely!

7. sleeping or shopping: One cannot exist without the other!

8. Red Lobster or Outback Steakhouse: ya know...I've never been to either.

9. classical or hip hop music: Definitely Classical over hip hop...but I love so many types of music..

10. dancing or playing sports: Whaddya mean? Dancing IS a sport! lol

11. back rub or foot rub: Ohhh, if someone can rub my aching neck and back....I'm in heaven!
12. fruits or vegetables: Both...does it count if I really like my veggies steamed with parmesean sprinkled on top?

13. Grey’s Anatomy or House: I like both, but don't follow them. I'm a LOST and Ugly Betty girl.

14. coffee or tea: Coffee Type drinks...but not actual coffee! Yuck!
15. curling up with a good book or a night out on the town: oooo...decisions decisions...right now, probably a little peace and quite and curling up with the book.

16. straight or curly hair: I have a little of both...I think I'd like some awesome beautiful curls though

17. skirts or shorts: LOVE skirts, but wear mostly shorts

18. burgers/hotdogs or chinese food: Love me some good BBQ burgers, or campfire hotdogs...but Orange Chicken with fried rice...MMMMMmmmm

19. vacationing in Switzerland or Mexico: Did I hear somebody was giving me a ticket to Switzerland?? Hmm?? YES, PLEASE!!!

20. sports car or SUV: I just want something that RUNS! lol But also one that will be able to take me anywhere..so SUV

OK! Do you know a little more of what makes my mind work?? lol..
Gosh, seems like everyone is/has already been asked to do this one...so mabye I'll think on who to tag for now...
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Oh Yea!!! The new Susan Branch newsletter came out today...just LOVE her. Gotta sign up for it if you haven't already. I just loved this little excerpt from it titled, "Happiness 101."
Enjoy...

(Vintage curled frame courtesy of Miss Nancy, and the silk bows are mine...keep a lookout for a fun freebie later this week!)

On A Roll...

Well...I actually finished 3 layouts today!!! OK, I've been working on them for over a week but...feeling very pleased with myself! (I can't show you one of them until later...it's a special surprise!)

This first one is of my DD and her lil Kindred Spirit friend, Savannah. We had a special day last week and went out on an adventure to The Vanilla Swan for delicious ice cream treats! The Magnolia Blossoms were sooo beautiful in my friend's yard...we just had to get a picture! So glad we did...I just LOVE this one of them. AND I didn't even have to say anything...they just...posed! And how great does this new kit FleaMarket Basket by Shabby Miss Jenn go with it?? Love her!

This one is from our fun day at the park a couple of weeks ago..soooo sunny and fun! Lily was pretending to go wild riding a wild pony! Which one is the wild pony, I ask???

These fabulous summer colors come from the Creating Colors kits from Weeds and Wildflowers Designs over at ScrapArtist. I believe you can get the whole set for an unbelievable deal right now, so go check it out!

Well, I hope you all have a Wonderful, Fun-Filled Weekend!
Relax and enjoy those special little moments...

Up, Up and Away!

Such GORGEOUS weather!
I know, I know...in a couple of months I'm going to be saying, "It's blistering hot! Where's the nice cool weather??" But for now...it's beautiful.
So here's a few of our day at the park. She could have stayed on the tire swing all day...
Up, UP....and A-W-A-Y!!!!

Ahhh..Shrimp!

(everything used in this LO was from SMJ Old Cabana kit...plus Taylor Mackenzie Font)

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With this great weather, I had to craving for a yummy sauteed salad...and this is what I came up with! Sooooo good! In fact, I know we just had this last week, but I'm going to make it again tonight too! I just love sweet n tangy shrimp..and when you combine it with the avacados, feta, grape tomatoes and roasted nuts! MMmmmm...!!!

I think I'll have to start dinner early tonight! LOL

Sun on our Faces...

We've been having such BEAUTIFUL weather lately...sooo nice to feel the warm sun on your face and do some things outside. Lily and I finally got our strawberries planted in the jar. And then we painted some really cool tin boxes (from Target!) We turned them into some herb boxes...Basil, Oregano, and Parsley. Soo Fun just to play in the paint...love that! And I'm so glad that Lily loves to create too...and boy, is she the l'il gardener too! Can't get her out of the dirt...lol...or understanding that the plants and yard have had enough of the spray hose for today...lol

On to other big news...have you heard???

Nancy Comelab has revealed her move to the fabulous Lilypad store!!! Run over there reeeeeal quick cause there are some incredible deals on her new "original photoclusters!" ...you might even get them for free...

Also this weekend, the sweet ladies of Weeds and Wildflowers are throwing a storewide sale!! 20% off everything in the store! Everything these girlies make is just sooo beautiful, with truly endless possibilities!!! So take advantage now while you can...

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...even though I see storm clouds rolling in...

Wow..Busyness!

Such crazyness goin' on!
First of all, I can't believe that I just spent almost 14 hours in WalMart yesterday...
No! I'm not a psycho shopper....just had a HUGE reset of Hallmark stuff to turn over from Mother's Day to Father's Day!!! I don't really want to see another plastic wrapped pack of cards for a looooong time! But, alas...I'll have to tonight! LOL

Just wanted everyone to know about Nancy Comelab's newest NEWS....(see below)
She's Moving stores...and you won't find out until this weekend!!! She loves surprises...
But it'll be soooo worth it to keep watch on her blog to find out!!!

Happy Mother's Day

This picture has always been a little private favorite of mine...she says so much with her eyes.

So, on Mother's Day, I'm sharing it with you.

And I'm hoping that your day is filled with your own little private treasures...

Your own precious little moments...

Everything's Coming Up....

Weeds and Wildflowers!!!!


I can't believe that I made the CT!!!! Yippppeeee....


Gosh, I don't know if I would have even tried out if I had known how many applicants there going to be..247!!!


Anyways...just wanted to share a little of my excitement.


On another note...you've got to go visit Shabby Miss Jenn's site. She's got this fabulous new kit called Old Cabana! Sooo many perfect colors for spring/summer...not to mention pretty much everything in Lily's wardrobe!! lol
(see credits HERE)
We had such fun stopping off at one of our favorite places...Rosabella's Bakery and Gardens.And as it happens, she has a sweet lil border collie named Lily too!They spent almost an hour running and playing in the grass...sooo fun!

Well, everyone have a

Wonderful

COLORFUL

Spring

day!

Blossoms, Blossoms, Everywhere...

(See Credits HERE)

Sooo loving all the BLOSSOMS out and about these days...and, alas...they're aleady blowing away...covering the streets with their precious petals. 'sigh'

My bestest friend in the whole world showed me this pic of her lil DD that she took in front of some of these beautiful trees...isn't she just a doll?? It got me so inspired to create...so this is what I came up with. Loving Weeds and Wildflowers Welcoming Spring kit! Sooo pretty...

Can you believe all the stuff going on for NSD tomorrow??? Crazy!

Anyways,

Have a WONDERFUL

BLOSSOM-Filled

WEEKEND!!!!

Me and Mom's Hats!

Aren't these the CUTEST??? (just click on the little down arrow at the bottom of the square to flip thru the pages)
Lily and I stopped by the annual Tulip Festival Street Fair this past saturday...and WOW! Were there sooo many fun things to see! I wasn't neccessarily going to go there when we left home, and just kind of decided on the way....after I had let her have fun and COMPLETELY dress herself! Teal multicolored sweatshirt over a little mermaid terrycloth skort OVER chocolate brown stretch pants...add the pink girlie fleece jacket and the big pearl necklace...absolutely no hair ponies...and we were SET! Did I know we'd be walking around hundreds of people??? and taking tons of pictures??? Nooooo! LOL
But we had so much fun...balloon animals, music, yummy food...even a hand carved name plate puzzle!
And this little booth was to die for! THE cutest hand crocheted hats! Check them out at Me & Mom's Hats....
Alrighty...better go for now!
Oh..and Thanks to Heather for introducing me to this cool new way to display pics on your blog. Leafletter. Check it out!

Wave to a Starfish...

"Mommy, LOOK! The Starfish is waving to me!"
And he certainly was! They are such beautiful creatures....
We were so lucky to be invited with a friend's preschool class to visit the local Padilla Bay Estuary for a tour and movie from the local bay star, Harry the Blue Heron! lol
Soooo fun! And I learned just as much as the kids! But you didn't catch me with MY arms stretched out in front of me like a blue heron's beak...scoping the waters for fish...and freezing motionless...indefinitely...until SNAPPING up the unlucky lil swimmer! HA...that would've been a sight to see! But I decided to just leave that fun up to the kids and the tour guide...lol

Hoping your weekend is Fabulous!
Go find some adventure of your own....it's waiting for you!

The Elements are here...

Really quick! I know I've been telling you that I had some elements to go with the L'il Easter Eggies, and Speckled Papers (see 2 previous posts)...so here they are! Layered Grass that you can put eggs where you want, eggie border, ribbon, l'il nest to put eggies in, and an 'Easter' title outlined in plastic grass...and last but not least, the Twig Border that I've been using in my previews.
My gift to you!
Enjoy!
And have a great weekend!
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PS. If you're a Susan Branch fan, you've got to check out Tales From Pixie Wood's interview with her! It is soooo incredible..and not your normal magazine interview! I was sooo excited to be a part of it I can't even tell you!

Happy Springtime!

I LOVE this total accidental shot I got of Lily yesterday out enjoying the Springtime air...
Gloom and Cloudyness...Be Gone!
The totally cute corner doodles are by Nancy Comelab over a My Digital Muse. And remember, tomorrow is the last day of her Angel Lift Contest...so hurry on over and submit your LO. You never know what the prize may be, but one thing's for sure....with Nancy, it's gonna be GOOD!

OK...finally got the next installment downloaded of my Easter Surprise from yesterday. Thank You SO Much, Everyone for your sweet comments on the Colored Eggies. You ladies are so much fun to share with!
Here are the Speckled Egg Papers to go with the Colored Eggies (see yesterday.) They are very detailed with many layers of color and texture. I really like how they turned out. So, Enjoy!

Download Speckled Egg Papers HERE

There are sooo many cute Springtime kits coming out that my head is spinning! I must get some time to scrap!!! ....and yes, I still have all those Hawaii pics to go thru...

But! For now...I think...I'll go outside and enjoy some much needed, Springtime Air...

Byebye

Easter SURPRISE

Download L'il Colored Eggies HERE

Well Girlies...I've been playing and decided to share with you all! I had this idea of some rich "Cadbury Mini Eggs" -looking stickers, so I experimented and experimented...and I just LOVE how they turned out! But then I made the mistake of thinking, "Oh! This would make great papers...and This would be a neat lil frame...and even a lil quickpage...and the list goes on..." So, over the next couple days I'll be downloading lil bits and pieces of this now Mini Easter Kit! (I had to learn how to even be able to share files...that's what's taken this so long...and boy! It takes a long time to download them to even be able to share...but, hey! That's what we deal with by using free sites, so I'll deal.) Hope you enjoy! Please leave me a note if you decide you like it, and would enjoy more.

Here's a couple of pics of Lily on Easter morning. I absolutely LOVE this dress! First, there was the looking for her special hand dyed marble eggs....

Then, there was the actually getting ready for Church...and looking adorable!
Just LOVE this lil face...
Hope this Easter brings you New Hope and New LIFE...that is our Blessing!

Little Teaser....

Here's a little teaser for ya...I've got over 2000 pictures to go thru!!! LOL

Have a Grrrrreat weekend everyone!

AlooooooHA!

(drove half way around the island for this beach...got into our bathing suits and ran down to the water to see the CONTAMINATED sign....)

Just checking in...

Having a quick little break amidst...the RAIN...the POURING RAIN..on our visit home to Hawaii!! lol

And, our trip to Sea Life Park even had to be cancelled because...it had a FIRE yesterday and is closed in definitely...what luck!

Oh well, we really are having a nice time enjoying family and just hangin' out together, so that's nice.

We're gonna try and make it to the beach tomorrow...even if it's raining! I don't care! LOL

Have a great rest of the week everyone!

Mele Kalikimaka!

Grungy Curled Vintage Frame ~ Nancy Comelab


Oh I LOVED getting this little surprise from my family in Hawaii! These are my cute lil neice's and nephew last December...getting their Santa picture taken at the beach!! LOL


...Only in Hawaii...


And we're counting down the days! Only 6 to go....(giddy with excitement!)


"Please Lord, sometime in the next 6 days, turn my shockingly pasty white skin a pleasing golden brown so as to not blind those we are about to visit. Amen"


LOL

OHhhhhh! You HAVE to go see "Wild Hogs" at the theatre! We just went and saw it, and it was so fun to be in a theatre and just be with all these people...laughing SO hard! Sure, it's got it bits of cheese to it, but all in all, VERY funny! And Lily even went with us and was laughing too.

Have a Great Weekend!

Clear the Closets!

Today, my bedroom looked like a giant dressing room at Macy's! Lily and I pulled out all kinds of things to try on for our trip back to Hawaii...in 2 weeks!!! What fits, what doesn't...what do we need...what do we WANT...LOL
And then I surprised her with her new Easter dress and silk slippers...of course we then had to have a fashion show! (So funny...I had to play the Prince who comes to see why she only has 1 slipper on...and do I have the other perhaps??)
While in Hawaii, David's Mom wants to have a big "photo shoot" on one day over at his Grandmother's house. All the grandchildren will be there at one time, so it'll be pretty neat. I figure this dress can double for that too...
Oh! And where, praytell, did I get this fabulously noir frame??? Well, it's a little bit of a secret...but you might find it over at Nancy Comelab's shop disguised with MANY other fabulous tidbits in a cleverly wrapped ..."Brown Bag!" ...run quick!

Down by the Ocean...

A little fun with Lanne's new "Jack and the Giant Storyboard" collection...
It's a little small on here, but I just love the colors of this one! And can you tell that it was FREEZING! lol
Can you also believe that 2 days ago it was almost 70 degrees...and today is snowing!!! Crazy...

Happy Valentine's Day

I LOVE this quote! I saw it the other day in a magazine, and just fell in love...
Hope everyone has a Wonderful Day!
I was just playin' around the other day and made this cute stamped heart frame. If anyone would like to have it, just let me know and I'll send it on over!

The Sun'll Come Out...

....Tomorrow, Tomorrow! (We just watched "Annie", can you tell???) I love that movie! I hadn't seen it in years...and it brought back fond memories of when I was priviledged to be in the pit orchestra my Senior year for the musical production of it. Sooo fun, and SUCH an experience!

Anyways, "The Sun Coming Out" just happens to coincide with my new LO I finally finished with one of Nancy's newest shadowed photoclusters. They are AWESOME! You feel like you're LO is almost finished, instantly! I used #4 in this one. We finally had a sunny day and braved going to the beach. Sooo fun...but such cold wind! Mommy couldn't last very long! Lily could have stayed all day!

Oh! Check out this amazing opportunity over at Nancy's site! Just for entering, you can win one of six $50 gift certificates for her products!!! How cool is that??

Ok, better get back to work!

Toodles!

Little Moments

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It seems to be a prevalent thought these days...cherishing the little moments, and realizing how precious they are. With loved ones getting really sick, or just things in life giving us surprises, it's actually a little comforting to focus on these...little moments.
I'm really enjoying the new found joy of capturing some these on film, and really thinking about what they are saying to me.
The other morning, the mist was sooo thick, and the sun was trying so hard to break through...but only got through enough to make all the dewdrops sparkle on the tree branches as the little birds...just waited, and watched. Me too.

Sparrow, sparrow

In morning's mist

Awaiting the new day to begin.

While dewdrops glisten

In dawn's early light

and

The world seems fresh and new,

We catch a glimpse of splendor together

Sharing

This fleeting moment

Me...

and you.

The Love Bug is starting to bite...

I know it's only the middle of January, but I'm just getting really giddy about all things...Valentine this year. I actually want to decorate the house a bit with all things red and pink and just plain ole... "love"-ly things!


(Credits: all Jen Wilson Designs except the art strokes by me)

I'm always reading various photography blogs with gorgeous photos of children in the most beautiful window lighting. Then the other day, in the midst of many dreary days, the most incredible light shown thru our bedroom window. Lily was on my bed and I happened to look over at her...and instantly said, "FREEZE, LILY!" and ran like the wind for my camera! (or as we like to say in our house, "run like a Jackal!" ) I just have a point and shoot, so I was sooo happy with how lovey some of them turned out. All I did was diffuse the color...and didn't touch the lighting at all! I think I want to blow it up and get it printed....but for now, this beautiful little kit from JWD goes right along with my need for all things "Valentine" right now. LOL

A Little Shoppin' Therapy!

Aren't these the CUTEST???

I just found them at my local Joann's Fabric and Crafts...it's the first time I've seen any of Rhonna's actual "stuff" in person. I hope they get more...there were about a dozen different ones, and get this....only $1 each!!!!


I'd have to say that wandering around Fabric and Crafts stores (or even Lowe's! LOL) with a tall Frozen Carmel Macchiato makin' my brain just flood with oh-so-wonderful ideas...is one of my most favorite...and looked forward to, things in the world!


Still getting ideas for Lily's Disney Fairies theme birthday...I keep thinking I have a lot of time, but it's really only 4 weeks away...AAHHGG! lol


And last but not least, I just HAVE to get these when they get them back in stock. Perfect for my lil Lily projects!

"Once Upon A Time..."

Ahhhh...Tuesdays

Whew! My brother is finally being able to at least come home today. His blood pressure is stablilizing, and with that comes the road to recovery! I won't go into details (especially about where this was..you can guess! lol) too much even though my brother's a goofball and probably would think it's funny...but can you imagine just getting a zit that ends up getting infected, and you finally go to the doctor...and then they rush you into the hospital! Surgery, staff infection in your blood stream, kidney failure, allergic reactions to the antibiotics, swelling up like a balloon, etc. LATER....OH MY! Talk about being paranoid now!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your kind words and prayers...it's really meant a lot. And through it all, there was a Peace.

Please keep in your prayers today...

A really quick request out to anyone who might pop by today...I know a lot of you out there believe in God and the power of prayer and I ask you today to pray for my brother who went into the hospital yesterday to have emergency surgery on an abcess, that now they are moving him into CCU today because they believe it is staff infection that has gone into his blood stream. He's having kidney failure with spiking fever, and are bringing in specialists. (Nutshell)
Lily and London ( my nephew) are the same age, and I'm going to be taking care of him while my sister-in-law stays with him in the hospital...she needs strength, and to really know God loves her and His will is for our good, so she can trust Him and feel His peace...
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers surrounding and sustaining us during this time,
Becky

Little "Miss Santa Claus"

Today, I came down the stairs to our entryway to find Lily with her carseat laying on its back...transforming it into a sleigh. Then, she had a bag of toys on the back, and had it hooked up to her two "reindeer." A red santa cap with white fur was replaced with nothing else, but her pink snowbunny one.SUCH imagination! I LOVE it!So when I went to film her, she sang me this little impromptu doozy...

"You can call me MISS Santa Claus..."

(I don't know if I can get the quality to be a bit better or not...and "Thanks, SMJ!" for showing me this site!)



Miss Santa Claus on Vimeo

Everyone Loves A "Twist"

(Kit: Mia's Room, SMJ Vertical Realistic Photo Slide: Nancy Comelab)

What? Two posts in one day??? Why, yes...stranger things have happened! LOL

I just HAVE to share my latest LO...it's totally my fav right now! Love how it turned out...and it got me outta my uninspired slump as of late. Check out "Lifts with a Twist" featuring a great LO to scraplift (this week, one of "OliveJuice's") and a favorite designer every week. This week is the one and only Shabby Miss Jenn...and couldn't have come at a better time because I just LOVE her new kits and wanted to use them! Lots of incentives too...so if you are in a slump like I was, this'll surely cure ya!

Have a Wonderfully Inspirational evening!

Great New Product...

But First...a little snap of my two favorite people! (dont' ask me why my DH thinks it's funny to push out his stomach like he's preggo when he takes a picture! Maybe posting this on the web will start cure him! LOL) These Realistic Photo Frames by Nancy Comelab (BelgianAngel)are sooo fun! Love her! She has quite the variety of sizes and shapes too! Check her out over at My Digital Muse...

And now, presenting...The Arccivo! This new scrapbooking product looks sooo awesome. Perfect for crops and...dining room table vs. kids dilemas! LOL Go check out the little demo at their site by Donna Downey, who's promoting it. She has an interesting behind-scenes post about it. Sooo cool that the ladies who invented it won a tv contest to have it made and put into production...that would be a total dream!! ( Their website just went up this week.) All your loose pages in progress (with embellies) are held tight by magnet sheets..and it's a workstation too!

Well, today girls...I actually got up with my husband! 5:45 AM...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What was I thinking?? It's now 7:40, and I really am wanting to go back to sleep. (Shhh...I think I will. I have probably and hour + before Lily wakes up.) I am sooooo not an early riser, so this is a BIG deal. But, I'm trying to reorganize my time so that I'm not "fighting" with it during the day and poor little Miss gets the shorter end than I want. AND so I'll be able to keep up with all the fun things that I want to share with y'all! LOL

Have I said that we've gotten our tickets to go visit DH's family back in...Hawaii??? Yep! We're going in the middle of March...perfect time to go...after the winter pounds and extreme "whiteness" of the skin have hit their high point for the year...Aggghhh! LOL But, we're looking forwards to it. We haven't been back since we lived their 3 years ago...and since my DH has only EVER been away from all his family for no longer than 6 months at a time, it's a pretty big deal. Lily will get to see cousins that she's never met...and ones that only remember her just turning 1 years old! Going to be interesting...

Well, better go get that little hour of snoozin'!

Don't Mess With Little St. Nick!

Yes..I'm alive! Been meaning to tell you girls lots of things...and it just never happened! Sheeeesh! But, this weekend I should try and update a bit. For now, I just had to share this LO of my nephew at Christmas...he was sooo excited, he turned and ran---full force into the corner of our wall! (Oh my goodness! I felt sooo bad, poor little guy..) Anyways, he quickly gained composure with the sure remedy of a coveted Strawberry Shortcake bandaid from Lily. And with his Santa Hat cocked a little to the side...he was good to go. And nobodies better say anyting about the Strawberry Shortcake bandaid! He can make anything work, I tell ya! Ha! LOL Sooooo Cute!

(Credits: SMJ new Parisian Flea Market kit, with Nancy Comelab's (Belgian Angel) Curled Shadowed Polaroid Frame )