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!

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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!