Just checking in...

Paxtin - on day 7 of being sick; he smiled today...it seems like my happy boy is coming back! Although last night was rough! He was up a lot last night and I think we had 4 diarrhea diapers JUST during the night.

Tristin - has NOT gotten sick! Do I dare say yet? He's usually the one that gets sick. I took him out for supper tonight and to run a few errands. It was nice to get away from the sickies for a bit!

Anakin - on day 2 of being sick. He missed the past 2 days of school and he's NOT happy about it! He's been puking...and the diarrhea just started before bed. UGH!!!!!!!

David - well, when I got home from running errands, his temp was 102.9. He tends to run high fevers but he hadn't taken ANYTHING for it. I was like...HELLO?! Fever is good sometimes, but that high? (That's his excuse for not taking anything.)

Me - I'm fine. I feel a little cooped up and I'd like to breath some fresh air! (That's why Tristin and I went out tonight.) I scrapped a few pages in the past few days. Now, I feel like I can't scrap. Maybe it's just because I've got so much going on with the sickies. Here are my pages:

From our trip to Chicago. This is Tristin watching the sharks at Shedd. Credits: Carrie Stephen's kits, "Wish" and "Baby Cakes" from www.fishscraps.com

Tristin watching the Zebras at the zoo in Chicago. I think of all the boys, Tristin enjoyed the zoo the most. This was the first time he saw a real zebra. Credits: Kim Christensen's "Black" patterned paper and elements from her Color CD at www.scrapbook-bytes.com. The Z is by the wonderful Shabby Princess and is available at www.theshabbyshoppe.com.

Okay, the last two won't post, so I'll try them later. It's almost 1 am and I'm taking Tristin to an Easter thing at David's work in the morning. We have to be there at 8am! UGH! (Anakin and Paxtin are probably going to miss out this year. Actually, this is our first year going, so I have no clue what to expect. I have a feeling that Tristin would have been the one to get into it anyway. He's 3 1/2 and still okay with kiddie stuff. Anakin is 6 and getting older, but still likes to have fun...and Paxtin, he's too young. So, hopefully, I'll get some new pictures to scrap! :)

Note to self: (hopefully posting it here will force me to do it!)

1. Call Leah - she's going to kill me if I don't! I owe her a call!
2. Order Mom's pictures (layouts) from Walmart.
3. Have Anakin do his Thank you cards...if he's feeling up to it.
4. Take the roast out of the freezer...of course, who is going to eat it? Me? LOL!

Night!

An Update

It's been a little longer than I thought it'd be to leave an update. ugh!

Since we got home from Chicago...Paxtin has been sick. We think it's the Rotovirus. We haven't taken him to the doctor because we know there's nothing they can do...we're just waiting it out. He's acting a little more normal this morning. Thank God. I think he had 17 poopy diapers yesterday...and a lot of them he soaked through his pants, shorts, pj bottoms...anything we could find to put on him! LOL!!!! I have to say, it's nice not to have to tell Paxtin to get down every 5 minutes! I tell you, this child just wants to CLIMB!

Anakin... I took him to get a good pair of tennis shoes last night. I took him to Stride Rite because his feet are soooo flat and I figured that he needs a good supporting shoe. I found out he has two different sized feet! 11 1/2 and 12! (He was wearing a 12 1/2 in 'cheap shoes'.) He went off to school today looking adorable. ;)

And then there's Tristin. We're working on the potty training issue. He can do it. He's just lazy about it. I have been too. So, we're working on that together. We found something to help motivate him...he gets ice cream for his bedtime snack IF he stays dry all day. Yesterday, he had one wet pull up...but, he stayed dry during his nap, which is a miracle. But, no ice cream. Today, he woke up dry! Another miracle...so, our day is starting off well. :) I think he's missing playing with Paxtin...he's all in his face this morning. UGH!

Me...I've just been taking care of the boys, trying to fix more meals at home, working on my creative team assignments a little here and there AND working on Digital Freebies stuff. I think they are now calling me the "Product Manager"...LOL! It's starting to get warmer here and I'm looking forward to getting outside with the boys more. Oh and garage sale stuff...working on that too. Shooting for having one in May. I think that's when they start getting hot here. :)

I'll have some layouts later today (hopefully).

I won, I won!

Okay, I don't win a lot of things...so, this is exciting for me! I won the Creative Snaps contest! You can see it here... www.creativesnaps.com or here www.kimcrothers.com. Yippppeeeee!!!!

I've got lots to update on...our trip to Chicago, Paxtin being sick and other stuff...but, that'll have to wait until tomorrow. Night! :)

Spring Break, Snotty Noses, A Digi Question & CLEANING!

Someone some where must be interceding for me. Anakin's Spring Break is this week and I tell you...it's been GOOD. I was a little afraid of how it was going to go. Tristin and Paxtin are so used to being without him during the day. Okay, without him bossing them around! Today, Anakin and Tristin actually played together almost the whole day! They pretended to be Batman and Robin and played in their big tent/tunnel thingy. What a breakthrough! Now if this would happen every single day!

I should have known this was coming. The past 5 nights...Paxtin has woken up multiple times crying. Normally if he wakes up, he goes right back to sleep if we give him his passy and make sure his blanky is next to him. These past nights...nope, didn't work. Then the snot started. YUCK! My normally happy baby is a grouch in the evenings and there's not much that is making him happy. I hope he gets better soon. We're going to Chicago for a quick trip (going to Shedd's and a few other places...we're not sure where yet).

Now to the Digi Question... Do any of you question your scrapping style? I'm not sure I even have one. I love to try everything, love graphic layouts, love collage (which I swore up and down I would NEVER like - LOL!). So, should I stick with one? All the great scrappers, the ones I admire seem to have a style. I'd hate to name names because there are so many of them! (Psst...Kellie, I know you'll probably see this. LOL! You are one of them. Love your style! So, what do you call yours?)

For those that know me WELL. Okay, most of you that will read this don't. I'm a slob. I am a pack rat (as is my hubby) and I'm a procrastinator. NOT a good mix. So, this week I decided it was time to go through the boys' toys yet again. This time, we are going to have a garage sale. We are selling ALL the boys' BIG Rescue Heroes. I did a quick count and they have over 30 of the figures...and they are complete...back packs, hats and all. We also have all 3 command centers and 5 big vehicles and several smaller ones. I admit, it was all my idea. In my mind, Anakin had to have them all. He loved them and I just figured with 2 other boys...they'd get played with a lot. Well, Anakin hasn't touched them in almost a year. Yep, that's right. Makes me sick. So, Anakin and I have been sorting toys and gathering all the heroes. We're about to go down and price them. Anakin is excited because we told him he can have some of the money from the sale. He has his heart set on a Nintendo DS. David does too! LOL!!!!!! So....now that I'm in the cleaning mood. I need to get through my paper scrapping and stamping supplies and get them either on eBay or David's work site (we can sell stuff on it).

So, I'm off to price, then get the boys in bed...oh and watch American Idol too!

Lastly, I did this today. I have been in a rut lately (hence my digi question)...and this didn't come quickly, but it did come! ;) The kit is by Amy Tanabe at www.acherryontop.com called "My Star". Okay, so it's not letting me add the picture. I'll try again later. ;)

My Secret is OUT!

I'm on Kim Christensen's design team!!!!!!!! I'll add more later, but I need to get to bed...1 am and 3 kids at home tomorrow. Anakin is on Spring Break! I need all the sleep I can get. Night and thank you Kim!!!

And the results are in....

(or I just got around to getting the pictures off of David's computer!!!)

Anakin got THIRD place in his age group! Not bad for our first year!!! We gave him a whole lecture about how he should just have fun and not expect a trophy and blah blah blah...and WE where shocked that he placed! LOL!!!

CHEEEEESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tristin...well, he won TWO trophies! :) He got SECOND for Most Unique Design (thank you very much!) and 6th place for his age group. I think they did trophies for all the younger aged kids. Tristin was sooooo happy and kept saying, "I got TWO trophies" to everyone.

David...well, we didn't even take a picture of his placing. Poor honey...he got 6th place in his age group (was it an age group?). He got a medal...Anakin and I had to give David the "Just have fun...it's not about the trophy speech"! Oh...I'm cracking up!!!!!!!!!

I was proud of David...he's the one that carved them and put the wheels and weight on them. I just helped paint. ;) We are all looking forward to doing it next year...and maybe we'll even start a few weeks ahead of time!

Chicken Little

We bought the DVD last night. Tristin is obsessed with it! I asked him if he wanted chicken fries today for lunch and he said, "No Mommy, I want Chicken Little Fries". LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! He's so cute.

I've got a secret...I've always wanted to say that on my blog because I see so many others saying it. I'm not crying wolf either...I really do have one. :)

Haven't felt like blogging...nothing too exciting happening. Well, we did have our toilet overflow yesterday. Just a little insight into my life...I have a fear of this. It wasn't ME that did it mind you...it was Tristin. He's starting to wipe himself, which means he goes through lots of TP. He flushed and I was in there...talking to him and didn't really hear the toilet. It was too late. I managed to turn the water off though. That's my only lifeline out of my fear. LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, I went to the basement to get some dirty towls, cause I didn't want to use clean ones. Why when I'm mopping up poopy water? (I hope someone is humored by this!) While in the basement, I realize the water is seeping through to the basement...right on my table that my Uncle Bill made me! It's marble on an old sewing machine (the kind you move with your foot) stand so it won't really get ruined, but the thought...ugh! I frantically called David and he came home. I probably could have handled it by myself, but I freaked. He ended up working from home because the roads were horrible. We got snow...and winds...drifting...so, it was a snow day for everyone! I did a layout about Anakin's first snow day...but, blogger won't let me post anything tonight and I'm too tired to keep trying.

AI...yeah! Kevin went home...finally. Poor guy. He doesn't have a bad voice...just not what I would think an AI would be. Hopefully, he'll get some gigs out of this. Goooooooooooooo Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

NIGHT!

My 3 boys...

"Spring Fever" ScrapArtist Creative Team Kit;
Shmootzy frame also from ScrapArtist & Susie's Hand font.

I got this shot right after church. They were so wedged into the chair...they couldn't move! LOL! Perfect. :) I can't get over how much Anakin and Tristin look a like here. I see it. David sees it.

Journaling says: "It's sunny, semi warm and the parks are calling! My 3 sweet boys all dressed up and ready to get dirty!"

The reason I wrote that is because we DID go to a park yesterday afternoon. I took tons of pictures...which will be next in their albums.

I've got to go rest...I've been on the computer all day adding stuff to the DF store. :) New items coming tomorrow...lots of new stuff and new designers! Before I go...I don't think Jenn reads my blog, but I have to say CONGRATULATIONS to her for getting Creating Keepsakes HOF (Hall of Fame). She totally deserves it! I've admired her since the day I saw her first LO and she will always be one of my favs! :)

Submitting to Creating Keepsakes

I saw a Becky Sketch on the CK website. Simple and just perfect for 4 pictures that I had. So, I did it and finally sent it today. I am really pleased with how it turned out. I'm not going to post it anywhere but here. :)





























It's not 'together' but you get the idea. I used a little Jen Wilson, Nancy from ScrapArtist and Shabby Princess. :)

Okay, I'm off to make lunch and do dishes!

Pinewood Derby

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Three things before I chat about the derby...

1. Check out www.designbydani.com today! She's got a rockin' green freebie!

2. Check out www.fishscraps.com. Carrie has an amazing kit called "Lucky Day". It has shamrocks and everything. I'm hoping to get some pics of the boys in their green tomorrow. :)

3. MARMY...yes, Kellie! I noticed you've got your blog going!!!! I'm so happy! I thought about starting a thread at 2peas about "Who do you wish had a blog?" I would have said 1. Jen Wilson and 2. YOU. LOL!!!!!! Yippeee...now I can stalk you and our awesome layouts! I'll get you added to my blog ASAP!

Okay, so on to the derby! This is the first year David, Anakin and Tristin will participate in our church's Pinewood Derby. Our church has "Royal Rangers" for young boys. It's kind of like a Christian Boy Scouts...the emphasis is more on teaching the boys Christ-like living plus all the fun stuff! This is Anakin's first year as a 'Ranger Kid' and David is also a "commander" now. Tristin is also in 'Rainbows'. Anyway, the derby is tomorrow and we're all excited! Here are the cars:

This is my creation! Tristin wanted Larry Boy (Larry the Cucumber from Veggie Tales. "I AM THAT HERO!" LOL! He plays with a 'real' LB car all the time. So, since we had an extra LB, we chopped him off and added him to the car. :) I even gave him a little makeover. I felt like the old man in Toy Story when he gives Woody a makeover. LOL!

This is Anakin's car. He painted the green...he did a great job. :) He also designed the car. He was very specific. You can't tell from the picture, but the front slanted part is blue..so is the back slant. It looks cool. He also picked out the stickers and put them on.

Lastly, here is David's car...I mean...truck. It looks a lot like his real truck minus the tail pipes. LOL!

So, I'll report back tomorrow night. We'll see how we do. It's all about just having fun, right?

Okay, it's almost 1 am. I swore I was going to get to bed before Midnight. It didn't happen. NIGHT!!!!!

We have 30 new pets!

For Anakin's birthday we got him a Sea Monkey kit. Truth be told...I wanted to have it. I can't remember if I had them as a kid, but I remember wanting them. For some reason I just figured it wouldn't work. I told myself that so I didn't get upset if it didn't. LOL! But, it did and it's so cool!!!

This is what they look like:

We have a lot that look like the 4 week one and a few really small ones. I don't know if they had babies already or if they just hatched later than the others. Who knows. They are actually "brine shrimp" that have been crystallized. You add water and they hatch. Ours took about 3 hours to hatch...and they just kept hatching! Anakin has been taking good care of them, giving them air every day. David has gotten into it too. I found the www.sea-monkey.com site and joked that we should get Anakin a little transporter so he can take a few for show and tell. Well, David came back and said...and let's get the light-up cover, "aqua leash", sea diamonds, etc. I guess you could look at it this way. It's cheap entertainment. It's also giving Anakin a little responsibility...without have to get a dog, which he wants so badly.

So, there you have it. Our little family secret. We love sea-monkeys!

I cropped with my friends this weekend...and this is what I did. :)

This is my favorite. Holly McCaig's kit "Memory" at HollyMcCaigDesigns.com

Katie Pertiet's kit "Lil' Red Wagon" at DesignerDigitals.com

Carrie Stephen's kit "Calypso Nights" at FishScraps.com

Carrie Stephen's kit "Lucky Day" at FishScraps.com

Lauren Grier's kit "Dirty Boy" at DigitalFreebies.com

I got this from Carrie's blog (http://pajamathoughts.blogspot.com/). LOL! :)

You Are Kermit

Hi, ho! Lovable and friendly, you get along well with everyone you know. You're a big thinker, and sometimes you over think life's problems. Don't worry - everyone know's it's not easy being green. Just remember, time's fun when you're having flies!

The Muppet Personality Test

I've had a rough day. To make me feel better...I'm adding Ace and Chris to my blog. :) I'm loving American Idol this time around.

I want Chris to win. He's got a fantastic voice, he's bald and he's handsome!

And no one can make me feel like a 13 year old...well, Ace can. I used to love Menudo...wishing they'd come and wisk me away... Well, I'm married now, happily married...and my hubby is a hottie (he's still thinking about going bald) but man oh man...Ace...EYE CANDY! And...he can sing! His brother is just as hot as he is. They should be modeling...LOL!

Somehow, I feel better! :)

Will I ever be cool in the digi blogging world?

I was already thinking about that when I read Kim Christensen's blog this morning. I think she's got way more followers than I do. She has nothing to worry about. But, me? I don't design, just create...so, I won't have customers stalking me. I've never seen (okay once maybe) anyone scraplift ME...which I consider a huge complement. I don't have stalkers. Note: For those that read this and think I'm strange. I mean that in a good way. Like I stalk Jen Wilson's site. I stalk my favorite designers and stores. :))

So, ultimately, I'm waiting to see my name on the sidebar of someone's "cool blog"...does that mean I'd be cool? Why do I feel like I'm in high school again?

Update on my hives...they are pretty much gone! Oh, but last night before bed, I itched my neck...and yep, I have them there too. They don't itch like the other ones, so I'm grateful.

I leave you with this. What is up with toddlers and their fascination with oulets, cords, remotes, phones (specially cell phones), kitchen cupboards, straws and garbage!? All of Paxtin's favorite things!

Just wait until you see some pictures of Paxtin..I'm sure I'll be scrapping them soon. He got into the garbage last night and found David's left over milk shake (with little chocolate chips!). I think he waited until David put it there and then went for it! I don't think he drank any, but he had it all over. UGH!

I have HIVES!!!!!!!!!!! First time (that I know of) ever. I itch, I hurt, I have a temp and I'm sick of it already. I just got done taking an antibiotic for an infection and wouldn't you know it...I'm allergic to it. :(

On a good note. This weekend I discovered something amazing. My newly 6 year old, still in kindergarten can READ. I knew he knew a few words...but, he is sitting down with a book and reading it. I wanted to remember this forever so...I did this:

Credits: Kim Christensen and Meredith Fenwick's new "His CD" available at www.scrapbook-bytes.com. FANTASTIC kits btw!

I just HAD to share this right away. Paxtin pushing "baby Yoda" in a stroller! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just thought I'd check in. I have lots to do today and plan on not being on the computer much today (yeah, right, I'll end up on it).

I'm anxiously awaiting hearing from Kim Christensen. I haven't publicly said that I applied to her team. So, there you go. I don't have high hopes, only because I am on what...4 teams (plus my guest spot). But, I love love LOVE her stuff! Check it out here: http://scrapbookbytes.com/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=24 . Sorry, I can't find my instructions on how to make a better link...not so long and just the words I want (like Kim's Stuff instead of the whole address). Anyway, she's had a few delays so we are still waiting. I'll survive if I don't get it. I've got a lot to do with my other teams...but, I'll be slightly disappointed! ;)

I've got a house to pick up, laundry to do and kids that need my attention! Gotta go! But, wanted to share this:

TOOT!!!!!!!!!

I just realized that I never tooted about this (well, here anyway). ;) I have 2 layouts that will be in the next Digital Memories Magazine! They are both of Paxtin.

Why did I mess with my font?

Time for some online blogging therapy...(this is your warning)

It's been quite the night and morning.

Tristin and Paxtin decided to play "let's see how many times we can get up" last night. If it wasn't one it was the other. David helps out A LOT with them...plus he was already awake...right, Honey?!

This morning...David was going through some mail that we had left on the entertainment center and found that I had been summons to serve on a jury. Well, not really, I just have to call and see if I have to go and then go and then be chosen, but... let's just say, I'm completely nervous, feel sick to my stomach...ugh.

Then, I went downstairs to get some laundry and I scrapped my leg on something...and hit David's air tank (he scuba dives) and it fell over with the big HISSSSSING...scaring me to DEATH...ugh again!

THEN, I was walking down the hallway, and I stubbed my toes on our vacuum cleaner. (Yes, that's where we keep it. We don't have room anywhere else.) OUCH...and UGH AGAIN!

So, after I'm done with my blogging therapy that I know only a few people will read. Let me tell you...I'm going to pray. Pray for my day, my safety (yes, I must have 2 left feet), my hubby, my kids....and my sanity.

Have a great day!

I went to Jenny's house last night and today to crop. I got a few layouts done...here are a few!

"Day Dreams" by Gina Cabrera available at www.theshabbyshoppe.com.

Credits: Amy Tanabe's "Sure Thing" available at www.acherryontop.com.

1988...LOL! "Flea Market Chic" by Shabby Princess available at www.theshabbyshoppe.com.

Poor Paxtin...Kit from www.digiscrapdiva.com called "Priceless".

I have a few more, but I'll wait and post them later...I'm exhausted!

I finally got Tristin in for his 3 year pictures (he's 3 years 5 months). I'm a little slow lately...I still haven't sent out my Christmas cards. UGH! I know, I know...bad.

Here are the shots we got. Tristin had soooooooo much fun. He was posing and laughing and was just a good boy. We were out of there in less than 15 minutes. That has to be a record! Oh and we went casual...cause my iron pooped on his dress shirt that he was going to wear. LOL! I had just bought him this shark shirt (he's obsessed with them), so it just seemed fitting. He's so cute...if I do say so myself. ;)

Want a laugh? I'm going to scrap this picture this weekend...it's making me laugh...so, I thought I'd share it before I scrap it. This is my brother and I in our costumes for our first dance recital. My brother's last...my first. LOL!!!! 1975...He was 5 and I was 4.

Don't you love it when you find the perfect kit for your pictures? I've been holding onto these pics of the boys playing in this box. Just didn't know what to do with them. Then, BINGO found this kit of Carrie's at www.fishscraps.com. Perfection. ;) Thanks Carrie for having boys and thinking boys and making awesome boy kits! LOL!

Paxtin's First Hair Cut

I got brave tonight and decided to try it myself. I cut Anakin, Tristin and David's hair. I've just been putting Paxtin's cut off...I just didn't want to see his curls disappear. He has my curls...and well, I don't have a girl, but I have a boy with gorgeous curls! LOL! So, I gave him a sucker and got to work. I cut maybe an 1/2 inch at the most all over and in the back where it was the longest, probably an inch. It's still long, but that's the way we wanted it! I love it. It still curls and you can't tell where I missed pieces. (I could when I gave him a bath after his cut). Oh, and that's not a cigar in the "after" picture. LOL! It's a pretzel. ;)

BEFORE

AFTER

We had the perfect date! Dinner at "The Park" a new place in town (a little more fancy than we're used to...okay a lot more), ice cream from "Cold Stone Creamery" (our first time there too) and then we watched a little bit of a movie at home before picking up the kids. It was so quiet and relaxing. David did get me flowers...I still need to take a picture!

Here is a layout using one of the pictures that Tristin took! He and Anakin both took pictures, but by the time Tristin took this one, we were loosened up a little. :) Add a few alterations using DIP and Virtual Photographer and it's a winner! (The layout is a lift of Ritascottage.)

Happy Valentine's Day!

I love Valentine's Day. It's the one day of the year that I can get away with scrappin' something for the boys in PINK! No, really, I just love the color red, the hopes of getting flowers and just being with my honey. He's got something planned for tonight. The boys will be at the sitters early and we have early reservations. Umm...going out to eat? LOL! I have a feeling where it is...a new place in town. We'll see if I'm right! We need to take a few pictures of ourselves all dressed up. We don't do that much anymore...even to church. Most of the times it's jeans. Stay tuned for pictures!

Notice my new blinkie to the right? I'm so honored to be a part of the Fish Scraps Creative Team! I don't often say that I'm proud of myself...but, you know what I am. I started digi scrapping not even a year ago. I didn't even know what a Creative Team was...even in the paper scrapping world! (And I had been scrapping for 6 years then.) So, this new world that has opened up to me is amazing. I'm excited... I'm proud... I'm happy... I'm so sleep deprived!!!! LOL! So, thank you Carrie! I can't wait to show off your amazing, unique creations!

Speaking of being sleep deprived... Tristin only slept a total of 5 hours last night. He was up coughing most of the night. All I can say is UGH! David stayed up with him for most the time...and then slept in bed with him the rest of the night. I thank God for David. ;) He's still coughing bad tonight, but we upped his breathing treatments and hopefully, that'll help. (He has asthma.) Now, it seems like Paxtin has a cold now. His nose is running like crazy and he's been up 2 times already tonight. Pray for us. ;)

I finally got Paxtin 1 year pictures taken (hey, at least it was before he was 13 months). I so wish I was a photographer. It would be fun getting more pictures of him. But, Sears Portrait Studio does a good for me...CHEAP. :) So, these are the shots we got.

Now I can get his hair trimmed. It keeps getting into his eyes. I'm just praying some of the curl will stay. I have high hopes because my curls are natural.

It's been a rough morning with Anakin. I love him so much...he tests my patience daily. I never thought it would be this hard to be a Mom. I decided to work on a layout of him to help calm me. LOL! Here is what I did: (this was taken in 2004)

Here's a recent picture & layout of Tristin:

and of Paxtin!

Okay, I know not a lot of people read my blog, but I still have to give a shout out to the bestest (love that word) and newest digi designer - Amy Tanabe! She sells at http://acherryontop.com. I am in love with her kits!!!! I did these layouts tonight. I wish I could stay up all night long and do more.



[ring #1] - Anakin was sick today. He was running a fever when he went to bed last night. Well, it ends up he woke up without a fever and didn't have one all day long. UGH! I still didn't think he should have gone...but, today was stressful. Thank God, once again, that I have a hobby that I love and can relax while doing it. Now, if I could just stop long enough to EXERCISE! LOL! Tomorrow is another day.

We've had a busy past 3 days! Anakin turned 6 on the 2nd and got to go to his first concert all on the same day! David and I took him to see the Winter Jam tour which included Hawk Nelson, Newsong, Zoe Girl, Toby Mac and my favorite Christian group, the Newsboys! http://www.newsboys.com Anakin has been listening to them since he was born...and he loves them. So, this was exciting!

This is Anakin...the stage is behind him in the distance. This was a "pay $10 at the door" concert, so in 1/2 hour the lower bowl was packed! We still had a ball though. Check out the cool necklace Anakin got as a souvenir. (We foresee Rap being in his future.) LOL!



Friday, Anakin got to have a big birthday party with his classmates. To our surprise almost all the kids came! Imagine...20 - 5 & 6 year olds...plus, Tristin, who is 3 and Paxtin, 1. PLUS, siblings and a few helpful parents. WOW. He chose a new location here in town that has a play area like McD's, putt putt golf and video games. We had pizza and cupcakes and he received so many presents. For the record, this will be the last time we do a BIG party. It was too much!!!!

Here are a couple pictures from the night. Anakin finally got his Star Wars party...and Tristin finally got to eat some 'cake'. I think the boy could live on it!


So, today is actually MY 35th birthday. This is a birthday that I haven't really been looking forward to. I look at as being 1/2 way to 40 (yes, I know...1/2 way to 40 was TWENTY!) I had a lot of things I wanted to have done by the time I was 35. The big one was that I wanted to be done having kids. I am done, but there is still a void. I wanted more than 3 kids. I always have. Even though my boys are more work than I EVER imagined, I still wish I could have more. Obviously, God had other plans...Infertility, other health issues have held me back. We are still going to adopt our little girl though, so I have that to look forward to and her birth will be an amazing one. Right? I think it's just it being so final... ugh!

My day. David and I took the day off today. We made plans with a friend to watch all 3 boys for the day. We lounged this morning and then got ready and went and had lunch at the Olive Garden (YUM!). We went and saw "Narnia" for the first time. I'm embarrassed to say...I fell asleep in it! It wasn't because I didn't like it, it was only because I was exhausted! (Paxtin is getting 3 teeth right now and was up a couple times last night.) Then, we went and bought my WACOM TABLET!!!! Thanks to my MIL & FIL for the awesome birthday present. ;) We then ate supper at a place we've never been too before - out of town and finished our night off where we always do...Walmart. Why do we always end up there? LOL! We picked up the boys and found out they had an adventurous day too. They were all in good moods and all went down for the night with no complaints. Thank you God & Jenny! :) Oh..and Jenny had the boys make me cards (TOO CUTE) and they made me a cake. I could have cried..Seriously. David got me some new perfume...my fav...TRESOR and 2 games and a movie. Now, I'm off to do some scrappin'! Night!

One from the archives.

I've been having so much fun working on current pictures, that 2004 pictures have been forgotten...well, almost. I saw these pictures last night and couldn't believe it's been 2 years already! So, I scrapped them and something amazing happened! I can tell you that this layout only took me 1/2 hour to make. It only took that long because it takes that long to open the folders, find what you want, change the color, erase what you don't want (lines) and save it! I love this page!!!!

I'll have more to share later tonight...it's Anakin's birthday today and we're taking him to see the Newsboys tonight!!!! YEAH!!!!

[ring #3] It's all about Paxtin. He turned 1 recently and when I saw Dani's new paper and embellishment pack "Clownin' Around", I had to scrap this picture. He was so happy on his birthday and these papers make me happy! :) Click on Dani's blog link to the right and check out her blog. She is an awesome digi designer!!!! :)

[ring #2] I can't leave Tristin out! He's something else lately. He's 3...need I say more? He's such a sweet heart, but man, he's really pushing buttons lately. He's also been sick this week...so, things seem worse. If we can just get him to stay in bed EVERY night. LOL!