G-ma and G-pa...

I just wanted to share these sweet pictures of Parker, Grandma and Grandpa. For some reason, when everyone comes over, they just take their shoes off by the door even though I've never asked them to or even mentioned it. Anyway, when G-ma and G-pa got there, Grandpa took of his shoes, as usual, and placed them by the door. Later, Parker came in from playing outside and took off his shoes and lined them up next to Grandpa's shoes. I love seeing these little shoes next to Grandpa's big ones.

Last Sunday I caught this pictures of Grandma and Parker out on the swing. He just LOVES Grandma! She talks to him and he listens to her ears (her hearing aids make a beeping sound when you get really close to her ears). They are such a sweet pair. It's moments like these that I cherish.

More Cookies, Please....

Ok..so I can't get enough of the Animal Cookies paper pack so I had to sit down and make a couple more cards with it! Some of the ladies that come to club request cards instead of a layout so this is what they will be making tomorrow night. The smaller card has some clear embossing detail that is hard to see on the picture but it adds just a touch of dimension. All products are CTMH!

May Hostess Club Layout

This is the layout that we'll be making at club this month. I am in LOVE with this paper...it is so stinkin' cute! I used all CTMH products including the new Animal Cookies Creative Basics paper collection, new Memory Protectors Flip Flaps, new Clear Buttons and the new Sweet Baby stamp set. The left (title) page features a pocket to hold tags or other memorabilia! I can't wait to share it with my club buddies!

Charlee and Parker...

I'm about a month overdue in posting these pictures so I figured I should get around to it. Last month my bff, Shauna, came with her daughter Charlee to visit. Charlee is two weeks younger than Parker almost to the minute. I was so excited for Charlee and Parker to get together and play! Well, as it turns out, they only seem to get along when they are getting into trouble together. It was a long two weeks with these kiddos. Lot's of crying, hitting, whining, and tattling. It was fun to have them here though and I'm so glad that they took the time to come and visit. Shauna and I had fun scrapbooking and visiting and my favorite time was after the kids were in bed! Anyway, here are some pictures from their visit.

What the fat??!!!...Update #1

Ok, so it's been a little while since my "What the Fat" post so I thought I would update everyone on my progress. I have officially lost 10 pounds! Yea! I still have a ton more work to do but I am fitting back into those pants that I couldn't fit into a couple of months ago AND some of my other pants are now too big! I've been completely enjoying going to the gym! My energy is back, I'm not as tired as I was a couple of months ago, I'm eating better and I feel great! I've also started working out with a trainer, Abby, and she is kicking my butt into shape! She is wonderful and I'm really enjoying our sessions. Ok.. well I think that's it for now. I'll do another update in a couple more weeks!

May Stamp Of The Month Cards

Here are a couple of cards that I made using the, soon to be released, May stamp of the month, Be Yourself. I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out. I really like the little ladies on this set. Happy Tuesday!

All products used are CTMH

True Love? I think so...

I was completely amazed at how easy it was to break Parker of his binky habit. In fact, he has been off of the binky for well over a year now. Once he got teeth and started to chew through them, I knew it was time to put them away. Anyway, I guess the binky fairy paid a visit to our house because Parker came to me the other day and had found three binkys! Now, either it's been that long since I've done a thorough clean of the house (which is possible) OR he has had a secret stash! Either way, I was shocked when I found him walking around with not one, but TWO binkys in his mouth! When he was allowed to have the binkys, this was his favorite joke...to put two in his mouth. In fact, I have scrapbooked a page of him and his two binkys. After taking some pictures, I promptly put them away in MY secret hiding spot. Here is a picture of Parker and his binkys. Oh yea...and I don't know where he gets this scrunchy face from but it can't possibly come from me!

Tickled Pink!

National Scrabooking Month is just around the corner and Close To My Heart is celebrating by releasing a wonderful exclusive kit called "Tickled Pink". I just got it the other day and it is so stinking cute! I can't wait to show everyone! It is available April 15-May 31st and features a D-size stamp set, die cuts and (drum roll please...) GLITTER PAPER! I was able to make 4 12x12 pages PLUS I had enough left over to make 4 large cards and I could probably get a couple of smaller ones out of it too. For anyone that orders this kit (or qualifies to get it for free), I will enter your name into a drawing to win all 4 cards pictured! For more details go to https://orders.closetomyheart.com/CTMHConsultants/marketing/pdf/May09CCFlyerUS.pdf . Happy Scrapping!

What the Fat??!!

Ok...so I got on the bathroom scale the other day to find out exactly where I was at with my weight. I thought that my clothes were fitting a little tighter but I wasn't exactly sure how much weight I've gained. So I got on the scale and couldn't BELIEVE the number it said. I thought that that it must be wrong so I tried it again....and the same number came up!! Well, since I didn't believe that could possibly be right, I threw my scale away thinking it must be broken! Turns out...it's not broken! Dang-it! Now, I have to go to the gym AND buy a new scale! Isn't life great??!

Goodbye Kramer...

We had a very sad day yesterday. Our great kitty companion, Kramer, had to be put to sleep. He was 14 years old and had some major health issues. He was such a good and loving kitty. I got him from my friend, Joe, when I was 18 and I've had him ever since. He has been there through the births of all of my children. He was so patient with my little guys! I remember when Michael was just a toddler and he would crawl over and lay on top of Kramer. Kramer would just take it...he wouldn't bite or scratch the children. His purr was like a little motor boat and we will truly miss it. Michael and Connor were very brave but certainly upset. Michael went with Jeff to the vet and got to say his last goodbye's there. We love you Kramer and we will miss you dearly!