The Usual

This sight is starting to become more frequent here lately. It seems like I have been on the go for the past few months.
After my last show in Chattanooga, TN, I stayed over and taught two classes.
My "All American" class was taught in KY. The ladies were awesome. We all had a lot of fun, I met some new ladies, and had a wonderful time together.
The next night I taught my "Fall-a Days" class at Scrappuccino in Greenbrier, TN. Lola and all of the ladies were just the greatest! We had a rocking class and the ladies were just the greatest! Thanks!!
I had another awesome trip. The show in Chattanooga was loads of fun thanks to Kathie and Tamara! You ladies rock!
I am back home to straighen up and get ready for another adventure. Next stop... Kansas City! Oh... and maybe sneek in some scrapping??!!!

Planning, and Packing

Wow! It has been busy around my house the past few days.

I have been busy kitting for classes in Kentucky and Tennessee,
trying to get the house caught up so I can leave and feel good about leaving it, and trying to finish up some projects that are due.

David's birthday is going to be while I am away, Hubbie's was the day I came back from San Diego, and it was the dog's birthday too.
We went out for dinner at a local steak house yesterday to celebrate. (no Max didn't go, but he did get the bones!)

I am getting excited about the classes I will be teaching. The "All American Kid" one is very special to me, as it is the one I entered when I tried out to become a Rusty Pickle Chef. I adore the "Fall-A-Days" Class. The rich warm colors make it a perfect book for the fall season that is upon us. If anyone is interesteed abouut taking the classes just email me!

It is going to be a whirl wind trip.. I can't wait to get started!

Back From San Diego!

Yep! That's me!

Wow! San Diego was fun! I was able to work with my two buddies Casey and Tracey..(Hey they rhyme!)

We had a blast as usual!

While I was there I stayed at Tracey's house. What a great family.

They were so gracious to have me! Thank's guys!

I came home and was tackled at the door by Max . (At least he missed me!) Now I am off to see what the next week will bring!

Classes!

................You Guys have been asking so here are a few pictures of some of the classes that I am teaching in the next frew months!

I promise I will post the time and locations in the near future!

All should be $35 and under just right for your pocketbook!

Make sure you sign up ASAP!

First Days!

He was ready to go and I was ready for him to start. Yes! Andrew has now started Kindergarten!

Backpack in hand (yes, it must be a Thomas the Train one) he was out the door.

The first day was for the parents and the second was for the child. He came home with many stories to tell. There were new "Rules" to learn..(can you beleive they make you walk in a line? There were old friends to see from Preschool. There was new playground equipment to check out. I think he had a wonderful first day!

Now maybe Mom can have a bit of "quiet time" to scrap those first day pictures!

Planning Stages

It seems like I am still in high gear around here.

I have one just starting Kindergarten and another college. If you mix those two things with dental appointments, doctor visits, and scrapping you have one busy schedule!

I am planning an upcomming class for my ladies in KY! I think they are going to love it! If you ladies are reading this, make sure you sign up and don't forget to tell your friends!

I just finished this layout with one of the waterpark pictures. I was itching to play with the new candyland papers from Rusty Pickle.

They ended up being so much fun and just fit the picture perfectly.

This weekend we hope to do some back to school shopping and then just spend the last couple of days together as a family. School starts on Tuesday, I can't wait!

Busy, Busy, Busy... and it is still HOT!

It seems like for the past few weeks I have hardly had time to breathe. I have been running around getting ready for school to start, going to appointments, planning new classes, and working shows for Rusty Pickle.

I just got back from a show in PA. It was so much fun!

I was able to snag some of their new Candyland paper that should work with these water photos I have been posting. I am hoping to find some time maybe next week after the show in Santa Clara to work with it.

I am planning on teaching a class in KY and another at a LSS in TN after the show I am working there. I am planning their classes now. It will be so much fun to see some of the ladies that I taught in July again!

Andrew is getting ready to start Kinder, and David is starting college. Our family schedule is getting ready for a big change.

It seems like yesterday they were just tots! They sure grow up fast!

The weather has been hot, hot, hot but what can you expect for August in the Central Valley? Maybe a trip to the water park is in order next week. A cool breather may be just what I need!