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!

Things That Make Me Smile

This is the photo that is the wall paper to my cell phone.

When I am traveling and need a taste of home I always reach for my phone, turn it on, and have a peek.

It always brings a smile to my face.

It is my son Andrew (don't you just love that cute smile), a sonic soda (yep diet cherry), and they are sitting in my VW bug! It is my view from my drivers seat when I turn around and look at the back.

Isn't it amazing how the littlest things can make you feel all warm an cozy?

Ontario Expo - Done!

My last show of the year... DONE!

I arrived home from Ontario tired but I sure had a blast! I got to work with two special ladies Casey and Tracey.. yep... they still rhyme!

We had such fun this trip. It was so easy for us. Everything was within walking distance of the hotel. We laughed giggled and had a lot of fun.

It is bitter sweet... the last show of the year. I am going to miss all of my Pickle friends I meet at each venue, not to mention all of the fun ladies I get to work with. For now it is back to cleaning, and being a MOM.

Andrew has missed me badly. He arrived at the hotel early with his dad to pick me up. They sat in the lobby and watched T.V. When it was time to walk over to the expo his dad told him it was time to go. He started crying saying, "We don't have my Mommy yet!".

I am teaching in Clovis this weekend doing my Fall-A-Days album. You ladies are in for great fun! It is an awesome little album!

Oh.. and check out the dirty hands... yes.. it is hard work to tear down a booth but we did it!!