February! Where did it go?

It is hard to believe that February is over. It seems like the month had just started.

We spent today in town. I can't believe how fast Andrew is growing. He had a field trip last Wednesday and as I was dressing him I noticed that all of the pants he has in his drawer were hitting him at and above his ankles!

I received an email that Osh Kosh was having a $10 pant sale this weekend so I vowed to get him a few pair. Yes! to my amazement, he had gone up two pant sizes. What was even more amazing is while he could fit into the slims they were a tad snug and now he is a regular!

We fixed up his wardrobe with 3 pants, 4 shorts, and four new shirts which totaled to under $100 including tax! Yeah!!

After that we ventured to the mall to pick up a few other necessities and then Ian surprised us with Lunch at Red Robin. David had gone with us so for a change the entire household was there! It was so nice.

Today feels like Sunday to me. Ian has been working 6-7 days a week so we have not had a Saturday together in forever. I am hoping that tomorrow I can have him knock off a few things on my "honey-do" list.

I created the February layout for my "Day in the Life" album. The day that was chosen was just an ordinary day for me. I tried to make a layout that said just that! I am going to make the album myself with my bind it all. These pages I do will matt onto kraft colored pages. I am really looking forward to seeing how it ends up.

I have been dreaming of summer and I must admit I am ready for March.. I really want to dig out those shorts and pack the pants till the fall!

Let me leave this post by saying one of my new favoite sayings....

"A true friend will always say you are a good egg, even though they know you are slightly cracked!"

New addition!

I am so behind with my blog.

Everyone in the family has been sick and life has just gotten in the way.

I have vowed to get this going again.

We have a new addition to our family.

Meet Ruby!

We picked her up in Oregon from my good buddy Kathie D on the 17th of Jan.

She is our male boxer Max's new best buddy.

The online board that I follow and design for (scrapbook doodle) started a challenge to be done monthly. We are creating an album called "A Day in my Life". We are chosing a day and every month we are scrapping something about that day.

I was a little behind because I decided to join mid February. So February will be soon to follow!

This layout is done for the 19th of January.

We picked Ruby up less than 30 hours earlier!

I have some hidden journaling on the tag under the photo pocket about our routine's changing.

Wow! Feburary is almost over and we are into March.

The Pleasanton, Ca Expo is comming up fast! I'll be hitting the road soon heading out around the middle of March. I hope to see you all there!

My Guys 2008

With my boys living all over now, it is hard to get a photo with each and every one of them in it!

Here is the Christmas 2008 photo!

We have birthdays for three of them at the end of the month! I need to get the cakes ordered! They don't like to share!

In two weeks we are going to pick up our new addition to the family.. our new "Ruby"! Here new room (crate) is ready and waiting!

I can't wait to get out of the house and on the road!

Happy New Year!

Well the New Year has started and is going strong.

Little changes are taking place in our family, schedules changing people comming in and out of the household.

So far...

I have finally had my oldest move out.

My son David, got his first set of college grades and we were so happy to see he has a 4.0 average after this first semester.

Andrew is doing well at school. It is so cute to see him so excited about it!

I have been helping out in his class room on Tuesdays. I think he loves it as much as I do. This way I can keep my eye on him!

We are getting a new addition to our family in a few weeks.

Our dog Max is finally getting a partner.. we will be picking up a new little puppy "Ruby" in a few weeks! We will be back to potty training again and all that fun, but nothing beats those puppy snuggles.

With all of the new changes going on I am starting the new year with a motto. My new motto for this year is the one reflected on the card to the left.. "Life is good.. Follow your dreams".

Gingerbread Fun!

Well yesterday was loads of fun! We made gingerbread houses with Andrew's class. Well we used graham crackers but still as cute. Let's just say it was a "sugary" day at school! Andrew was the "brick and mortar" guy and I showed him how to glue the goodies on. I think more went into his mouth than on the house!Don't you just love the reindeer horns? They had a christmas program just before we decorated the houses. I got to listen to all the favorites, Jingle Bells, Feliz Natividad, Up on the Housetop, and don't forget Rudolph! The children were all full of holiday excitement.

Then I was presented with a special gift from Andrew. I can't wait to see what he has made now!

Happy Holidays

Here are a few cards and layouts+ that i made with the CT Kit I got from Scrapbook Doodle and some Tim Holtz Stamps that I have.

I realied that it must have been a long time since my update when my Grandmother started complaining that nothing new had been posted here. Hi Grandma!
I got home after my last travels and dug in. I started volunteering at Andrew's school and trying to catch up around the house.

We are trying to get ready for the holidays around here. Andrew has his Christmas program at school tomorrow. He has been practicing Jingle Bells, Rudolph, and We wish you a Merry Christmas every day.

I just love it when they are his age, full of wiggles, giggles, and smiles.

It should be super fun and we are making gingerbread houses in his classroom afterwards.

Now to make sure my camera's batteries are charged!

Packing AGAIN!

My last trip of the year is upon me. Can you believe it I have yet to pack. It seems like everything around here has been needing my attention.

I have spent most of this morning in the dentist chair having some badly needed repair work done. My mouth is swollen, my gums black and blue, and I am on medication but... I will be on that plane!

I am leaving tomorrow morning, more like late tonight, and should reach Utah mid morning.

I am so excited to see all of the friends that I have made this year and to actually get to SCRAP with them.

It will be a nice little vacation for me before Thanksgiving Vacation hits here.

I heard today that it was snowing there. OK, I am still wearing shorts here in CA, maybe a pair of capris on a cooler day, but SNOW? I don't even think I have a coat in my closet!!

Hopefully I won't turn into an icicle!

Well off to dig into the netherlands of my closet and find something warm!