{discovering} life

I'm back!

Is anyone still reading this thing? LOL!

What a fun weekend! Wow! The drive was kinda a pain, but not to bad. It took me about 5 1/2 Hrs. each way. Lots of thinking and lots of good music! (: The classes were just awesome! Tracy and Renee are so super talented and sooo nice! It was so fun to watch them and to see a bit of their creative processes. Loved all the projects...loved chatting....loved having a break from 'life'. It was a much needed get away! Wendy at Scrapbook Oasis was so sweet and helpful - as were all the girls that were working there! So - thanks to them for helping me get food (LOL), find directions to Ikea and the grocery store and so much more!! THANK YOU!! I know they all worked so hard this weekend! Late nights for sure!

I love that I am just on a creative high right now. I was so inspired this weekend and just so anxious to get creating. I've got some fun things that I get to work on (((great day yesterday....so excited about it but probably shouldn't spill the beans yet (hehehhee)))) and so that is exciting! I'm super happy right now....super blessed and thankful! (:

My hubby is the best....what a guy I tell ya! He had a good weekend with the kids...went to his parents for a bit on Saturday and taught a great lesson at church on Sunday (while juggling Hudson on his lap). I'm so thankful for him for letting me take off like that last weekend. He's so sweet, so supportive...love that man!

It was good to see the kiddos too. As much as we all need a break once in awhile - it was good to come home and give them loves. Hudson all the sudden loves it when I sing to him at night. He just hugs me and wants me to sing...it's been so sweet to have that little time with him. He's always such a busy-bee lately. Every time I talked to Madi on the phone, she wanted me to come home. So, she was happy to see me.

I did hit Ikea before I left LA and got some fun stuff. Not a ton...I was too indecisive and didn't have the bigger car for somethings, but it was good. I got Hudson a little train and tracks and it has been a total hit! He is in LOVE with trains! He wants to watch Polar Express Movie all the time and he just loves this little train set. He sits on the floor and pushed it around on the tracks...watching the wheels move. Oh...and don't get me started on the little tunnel it goes under....oh my. He's in heaven!

Anyway...hope everyone had a good weekend! Pop on and say hello ... seems like everyone's been quiet lately! So, come and say hello! Hugs!

Thanks everyone!

For the well wishes! It seems like we are starting to feel better. We thought we were better Monday, and then it hit us again that night. It's been so weird. Madi is still off and on...but hopefully tomorrow she'll be better. I'm just prayin' Hudson doesn't get it - that will be bad with me being away!!

I was able to finish up some big assignments for Making Memories this week and that felt so good. So good to have them off. I've been trying to steal moments here and there to go through the gazillion photos on my computer...trying to pick photos for the classes this weekend.

And WOW - I can't believe how many memories I have relived the past few days. How many thoughts, emotions and waves of feelings have come over me. I've been trying to pull a bunch of photos from when the kids were babies up until now and it's been so neat. It's fun to see how much my photography has improved - how much I've learned - and how much I love capturing those moments.

It's really hit me how much my kids have grown. I found this photo tonight (and a bunch others that are so cute) and it was in a odd place - Ryan must of got them off the card or something cause I didn't know they were there. And wow, just a rush of emotions. Look at those two - so young - all that baby fat. My cutest little mush balls! (:

When was the last time you looked through old photos? Whether it be 10 years, 5 years, or 6 months...it's so neat to go back and remember. To think about the memories...to appreciate the present.

I'm excited to go this weekend - I really, really need a break from those cuties. They sure are a handful at times - especially when we are all sick! I'm so excited to go and play and play and play!! I hope I drive safely - that's quite aways to go. But, it's all worth it! Tracy and Renee just rock and I'm excited! Excited to get to a good store too! And, there is an Ikea like only 10 minutes away! Hello! Awesome!!!

Alrighty - gotta go. Probably won't be signing on again until Sunday/Monday. I'll post some fun picts and stuff from my weekend. I've got another list of 'things I'm lovin' right now that's been brewing too! (: Have a good one!

ETA: I just saw this up on Making Memories Blog! How flippin' cool! I wanna see it, heck, I want some! LOL! Go guess - you could be a winner! (:

Yucky!

Saturday early am....hubby is totally sick. Me, not feeling good all day...both of us in bed. Hubby got it all out of his system and is starting to feel better...me, not so much. We thought that we got food posioning from some take out we got Friday night. It just seemed like the obvious thing and reason why we were sick. Well, Madi has been laying by me in bed almost all day and saying that her throat hurt and that she was sick too. And yep, she threw-up tonight. Great.

So, now we are thinking we got a stinkin' flu bug again. Seriously! We were talking today about how we have been sick sooo much since we have moved here. We used to never get sick and lately, it seems like we just can't shake it. So odd.

Bad weekend to get sick too..we both had a lot of things we wanted/had to get done and I feel like I didn't do anything. And now..it's Sunday night and my tummy is killing me and I'm ready to crash. Yet, I'm scared too cause I know I'll be up through the night, I'm sure Madi will be up again, and I'm scared that Hudson is next. Not good.

So...sorry for the not so happy post! LOL! I hate being sick...and I feel like I've had an upset tummy forever. Bugga bugga!

I hope that I get feeling better tomorrow - hope that it leaves Madi reallllly quickly. Got lots to do tomorrow. Wish me luck! (:

MIA

Geez...been busy this week. I keep wanting to come and post but I guess I just don't know what to say! LOL! Thanks everyone for your sweet comments about my layout. It was a simple one but fun. I love playing with different colors..moving papers around till I get that combo that just stands out to me. One of the parts of creating that I love.

So, had kinda a bummer day yesterday. Sad day. I won't say anything more...but just bummed.

And what do you do when your bummed.......

I shop! LOL!

I bought this from Joanns' online...the eyelet lace one. I've seen Karen use it on her projects and thought it added such great texture...just that little something extra. It totally fits her style...like it was made for her...but I thought it would be fun to play with on somethings. So, thanks Karen for the inspiration and sharing.

What else...I bought the Rhonna Farrer Clear Scribbles Alphabet Stamps and the Heidi Swapp smaller foam stamps...that's the package I've been so excited to get. Anyway, I finally get it and the only thing in it was the HS stamps. What? I wanted the Rhonna stamps to play sooo bad and they weren't there. It said Backordered. Well, it wasn't backordered when I ordered it from the site! So, I emailed them and she said it would be two weeks. No apologie or explanation. I'll never be ordering from there again. So so bugged!!!! I want my stamps!! (:

I seriously cannot get enough stamps...I love them. I buy and buy them! I need to get using them - they always inspire me and I love the way they look...I just need to dig into them more. I'm gonna!!

Anyway - trying to finish up some assignments this weekend...I've got to get them done. And, I cannot wait for my trip to Scrapbook Oasis next weekend for the Tracy and Renee Weekend. The class sneak-peeks look sooooo awesome! So up my alley - I cannot wait! I'm super super excited! The only bad thing - hotels are DANG expensive! I called a ton last night and I'm about dying - I'll spend more on the hotel for two nights than for all the classes. Just frustrating! Trying to figure out if there is another option! Arghhhhhhhh!

What are your plans for the weekend? It seems like all week long I think that I need to call a babysitter so we can go out one night and I just keep forgetting. Then, Friday is here and it's too late. Don't ya hate that! LOL! No plans here...just chillin'.

Gotta run - Hudson is crying! Hugs!

Good Monday Mornin'!

We've got a new 3 Product Challenge up this morning at Two Peas. Here is my layout for it. The challenge is to use: 1. Fabric 2. A Graphic Rubon 3. 10 of something. I used the sheer polka dot fabric here, 10 rhinestones and the Making Memories Pink Graphic border rubon. Bright and fun! I haven't been feeling well all weekend, so this is pretty simple. Stuck to basically the 3 things for this layout. Here is a link to my layout at Two Peas and be sure to post here and on the thread in the Pub when you finish your layout. Have fun with this one! I love Fabric - hopefully you'll have fun diggin' something up!

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Are you still trying to figure out what to do for a Father's Day Card? Check out the Making Memories Blog today for some fun designs from some of the designers. I loved that quote and just ran with it on my card. Kinda different - but fun to try something different on cards. Show me what you've created for Father's Day! I'd love to see!

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So, did anyone go and see the movie 'Cars' this weekend? We got tickets for the first show on Saturday, 12:35, and decided to try and take both the kids. They have been so excited to see it. Madi has gone and seen two movies with her dad at the theatre - I've never been with her - so I was excited too. We got there early, got the perfect seats for us, and eating popcorn and licorice - the kids were doing great. The movie started, and when it got to that whole Radiator City scene - they both lost it. I'll admit, I was even bored. It seemed slow right then. It lost Hudson's attention and then Madi just wanted to go home. So, we ended up leaving. I was bummed...I wanted to finish seeing it and I was bummed they didn't want to see it...but it just wasn't keeping their attention. So - I guess we'll try again later or wait for it to come out on video! Geez...that will be in...forever! LOL! Anyone else think it was a little slow at that part? I wish we could of finished it.

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I've got to get crackin' on some assignments. I wasn't feeling well last week so I just wasn't able to do a lot. Hopefully I'll be able to get a lot done this week.

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Oh - yesterday at Church, we got new callings! My hubby and I teach primary - the 10 year olds and it's a class of boys. Yep - you can only imagine. All they talk about is paintballing, and video games...I go nuts sometimes! LOL! Anyway, we got released and I got called to be the Young Women's Laurel Advisor. That's for the girls that are 17-18 I think. I've never had a calling in there so I'm kinda excited about it. Excited to share things and create fun lessons - I think it will be good for me.

Anyway - hope everyone had a great weekend! Yesteray was my Mom's birthday! It was great to talk to her! I miss them...wish that we could celebrate with her in person. Luckily we'll see them all again soon at Lake Powell in July! Should be fun! Hope you all have a great day!

Up for a CHALLENGE?

Check out the Making Memories Blog today for a fun Challenge! (: I hope you'll come and play with me!

And...

Speaking of Challenges, sorry that I never posted about the 3 Product Challenge. We have posted the Challenge here at Two Peas, so check it out.

For those Stampin' Up! fans out there, I am cleaning out some of my stamps and I'm selling them at a great discount. I sent out an email yesterday to some customers, but if you are reading this and are interested in seeing what I have for sale, just let me know here and I'll drop you the email.

Also, I'm still taking preorders for the new catalog. It will be here at the end of the month and I've heard it's fantastic! So, if your interested, please let me know asap.

Besides all that, just busy being busy this week! Does that make any sense? LOL! I have some fun things coming in the mail hopefully today - so I'll post a pict of them tomorrow. I wish I had some time to play with them - may have to make time - we'll see.

Madisyn started school again this week. Yahooo! LOL! It's sad though cause every day she asks to go to her 'other' school. I guess 4 of her best friends aren't in this summer class and she's so sad about it. She used to love to go and now she just wants to stay home and play with her toys. Hopefully she'll get used to it and it'll get better. I just feel bad - I want her to be with her friends.

And, good news, the psychologist called and set up and appt. for Madi at the end of the month! Finally! I feel like it was forever ago that I sent in that huge stack of evaluation forms. So, I need to do some research this month so I know a little bit more about medications and things of the sort. I really hope that we can get some help!

Hope you all have a great Thursday! Enjoy the challenge! (:

Coolness!

Congrats to Angie...she guessed it right...we got a Trailblazer. Beautiful, silver, and soo nice inside! It has a third row seat which will be so great! It's nice and smooth..oh, and did I mention, automatic?? Yahoo!!! Thanks for your guesses...I'll get those goodies off to you Angie! (: Enjoy!

So...

For awhile now, it's been up on the Scrapbook Oasis blog that Tracy Kyle and Renee Camacho are coming to teach at the end of June. I love these girls...I love their work! They totally inspire me! So, I was so excited to see some of the class projects go up this last week and registration open up. I signed up for all the classes - yep, all! LOL! Hubby does not want me to go...I figure if I can't go, I'll still get the class kits. But, the more I thought about it, I had to go. So, I'm going! LOL! I feel bad for hubby, but it won't be that bad. I'll be gone Friday thru Sunday, so hopefully it'll be okay.

I'm way excited to go! Their style is so my style I feel like ((does that make sense? LOL)) - I feel like it will be a way fun weekend - fun to sit and create and relax - no kids! I love them, but boy have they been hard lately!

So - is anyone else going?? I need friends! I wanna chat and play! Anyone, anyone???? I'm way excited about it - and it's coming up soon! Yahoo!!

We had a good weekend - yesterday my hubby took the kids to his parents for a bit so I could work on some assignments for MM. It was so nice of him...I appreciated it a lot! We've pretty much just hung out all weekend. How was your weekend? Do anything fun?

I'm trying to get some scrappin' done. Hopefully some things will come to me! LOL!
Anyway - have a great Sunday night! I'll be back tomorrow with the new 3 Product Challenge!

Seriously...is it already Friday!!

Where has this week gone? I love long holiday weekends, but then the whole week just feels weird. Has your Tuesday felt like Monday? Always weird to me. But, we are here at Friday and I haven't gotten anything done I feel like.

Wednesday night, Hudson would not stop crying. I finally took him to the Night Dr. cause when he was crying, I noticed these sores all down his throat - like canker sores. And his mouth was all white - I've noticed that before, but I thought it was just from him drinking milk 24/7 and not eating anything. Alas, he cried for an hour and a half straight. To the Dr., through the appointment, all the way home...I felt so bad for him.

The diagnosis: He has thrush bad, plus a virus in his throat. Plus, two sharp teeth breaking through - the poor kids gotta be in pain. I went the pharmacy to get his meds....$113. I couldn't believe it! Talk about expensive! Anyway - hopefully he'll get feeling better soon and get EATING again! I've been so worried about him. So, we'll see. Thanks for your well wishes for him!

So, I've been meaning to post some fun things I got from Cafe Press. So, here goes....

Got this from Ali. Anything to raise awareness right?!!

Got this and this from Rhonna. Got that poster up in my studio - looks cute! :)

Got this from Carrie. Thought it would be cute for Madi, or a page, or somethin! Hehehehe.

And this from Heidi. Love that quote.

I think that was it. It was a spend $50 get $10 off sale - so I'm sure I'll be back for more. So many great stores up now ... so fun.

Oh and...

NO ONE has guessed what new car we got. Any guesses? I'll send ya some goodies if you get it. Come on!!! LOL! It's an SUV type car if that helps a bit! (:

Well, off to deal with these kiddos and hopefully get some work done. Hope you have a great day!