Sunshine/Sonshine

“Anyone's life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit.”

I don’t know what the weather is like over there, but here it is gorgeous out!  The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the squirrels are busy busy busy!  I woke up this morning and thought to myself, “Self…enjoy the day!”

So…after doing a bit of laundry and filling up my belly with breakfast and tea, i sat at the table – threw on some music and whipped up this layout. 

 

Last June my little big boy graduated Elementary School and got all dressed up in a shirt and tie.   First off, let me tell you about Jory. 

He’s brilliant, funny, charming, quirky, subtle, sarcastic, kind, genuine, thoughtful, caring and pesky.  He’s the kind of kid who when he reads something funny he’s got to run down to show me.  He worries when I spend too much money, and therefore he rarely asks me for things.  He reminds me a lot of myself – but I do love him with my entire life and I am so proud to call him my boy.  Rain or Shine, he’s the perfect son.

I HEART you Jory Boy. 
Love Mom.  XO

Update on us!

It’s been ages since I updated our family blog.  I suck. 
I guess there’s no excuse but I was overwhelmed with things and my health, but it’s all good now!  **I took off the ‘sign in’ for the blog.   Please feel free to share with the family.  :)

March 29th, I had a hysterectomy.  Mom and Dad came down and prayed for me and visited.  THANK YOU so much.  It is awesome how amazing our God is.  I had major blood loss during surgery and it turned out okay but it could have gone so much worse, had it not been for all your prayers.  So thank you…we won’t go into thinking how bad it could have gone – but instead focus on the goodness of our God. 

I have been doing well.  I’m still recovering and taking it one day at a time but I guess there’s not much to complain about.  The kids have been awesome at helping me and taking care of me.  This of course, does not mean I am not stubborn and want to do things for myself.  I’ve always been that way i guess.  :)  LITTLE MISS INDEPENDENT!  :)  There are times though when you simply must accept the help given by friends and family.  AND for them I am truly grateful.

The second week of my recovery Mrs. C (Gramma) came by each night with a delicious home cooked meal.  Talk about gratefulness!!!!  It was a Godsend and such a blessing to have that help.  I was exhausted and it made it so much easier knowing I didn’t have to cook – and the kids didn’t have to eat Ravioli or Alphagetti every night.  (teehee).

Today, the weather is superb.  I wish I could be outside jogging.  I don’t know why, but I have a hunger to start jogging.  As soon as the doctor says I can start to exercise I am so on it.  Ever since I quit smoking, I have tonnes of energy!!

So…been so long since I posted, there’s a lot to show you!

First of all, Jory got glasses a few weeks ago.  He looks so trendy and boyish.  Can you believe how much older he is looking these days??  I even notice that manly jaw line!  (ACK!!)

Kayla and Jer broke up.  I know life is sad…but unfortunately, heartbreak is part of it.  Who needs boys anyways?  :) (wink wink)
Maybe now she can focus on her artwork!!?  Look at this amazing art she drew for Art Class.  (Hand drawn with pencil crayons).  AMAZING or what???????  That’s my beautiful girl!! (Who is getting so big lately!)

I’m going to try to keep regular updates on the blog from now on.   I have a few ideas on how to organize different things like recipes and stuff…so keep watching.

In meantime, here are a few scrappy projects I’ve done and didn’t share yet.  :)  ENJOY…and much love.

  s

Happy Birthday to me

Today I entered the last year of my 30’s.  I could be depressed, but I hear the 40’s are awesome, so i’ll take my friend’s word for it…and just live it up till I get there. 

Not much going on today.  I’m od’ing on chocolate and coffee.   In the meantime, I scrapped (as a present to myself).  Just being a little honest about ME today. 

Happy Birthday to me.

I’ll have some photos of the kids from Halloween soon.  I’ll show ya a bunch this week…right now I gotta go shower, cuz I’m going to Sarah’s for dinner.  I really don’t know what I would do without her and Rob…they love me more than I deserve.  Thank you Lord for the best gift ever…my loyal and caring friends, SARAH and ROB. 

Week #7 BSH Layout.

Happy Saturday everyone!  I’m enjoying today because I stayed home and did NOTHING!  WOOHOO.  I did force myself to take a shower so I could go out to rent some movies, so I’m looking forward to chilaxing with the kids tonight.  I hope I don’t fall asleep (like I usually do)– ha!

This morning I did my layout for the Week 7 Challenge for BSH on LP.  I used the Patterned Paper that came in our September Project Kit, as well the beautiful Prima flower and spray.  **hehehe…i bought the kit cuz i had to have the paper.  Not sure I’ll have any left for the purse.  ha!  Anyways, I did an overload of stuff on this one.  I just couldn’t stop.  I love the eyelet lace which I sewed all around my photo.  AND I love that paper!!  It’s a photo of me and the kids and the 7 favourite things I love about them.  I also used 7 of my favourite design elements.  (Distressing, Flowers, eyelet lace, journaling tags, glitter, brackets and scallops.)  My friend Sarah took this picture of us a couple of weeks ago at her house.  It is untouched (just printed in Sepia tone).  :)

Here’s a close up of the title…cuz the glitter is so pretty!

Here’s a close up of my  journaling.


and a close up of the awesome floral pieces.  The floral spray and the cream coloured posies were in the project kit.  AMAZING value!!  Aren’t those leaves amazing as well??  I picked those up at my local stamping store – but I didn’t remember to check out who made them.  I will need to buy more of them!  I love them!

Now, I'm off to watch a few good movies with the kids.  We rented the new movie with Seth Rogen, the new X-Men movie and one for me…  DEFIANCE.  Tomorrow’s a big day – we got apple picking at the orchard (aka, fall photo shoot) and the kids go to the movies with a bunch of their friends/dates.  I love that they are older now but I don’t like being a taxi.  Oh well.  Could be worse right??  I shall not complain too much!  ;)  Happy Scrapping!

September Alternate Kit – Prima Rebellious

Every month Von puts together AMAZING kits.  And every month I swear I have a new favourite.  This kit was no exception!  I have always loved Pink, Green and Black together, so you can imagine how excited I was to work with this fabulous, trendy and hip paper from Prima.  It was perfect for those LOVELY photos I’ve had of KAYLA for a couple of months now. 

ENJOY!

Rockstar

A while back I got a beautiful gift from a friend named Kristin.  It was the DCWV Rockstar Patterned Paper Pack.  I also got the Ribbon from another friend, Gabrielle.  I’ve been collecting this stuff for a while now and while I’ve used some of it up before, really needed to dig it out and get some good use out of it.

These are a few projects I’ve made for the LP Big Scrapper’s House BLUE TEAM challenge this week. 

The Rockstar Stamps were from Von.  Let’s just say these projects were made, courtesy of my ROCKSTAR Scrappy Friends at LP.  I love that place.  ;)

 

The kids are doing great!  Kayla’s going to see about dropping her Religion class and take an easier one next term.  It’s waaaaaaaaaaay too hard for her.  Other than that, she’s enjoying school so far!  Jory is doing well also, and really enjoying Phys Ed.  :)  I’m still working away…

Dennis and I celebrate 5 years together this weekend.  WOW eh???

By the way, I added a playlist so you can listen to my favorite SCRAPPY music!!  If you want to turn it off, go to the bottom of this page and click the pause button.  OR TURN OFF YOUR SPEAKERS!  Hope you like it.  :)

Tomorrow is my baby girl’s birthday!!

I can’t believe Kayla is going to be 17 tomorrow. 

My first publish!!

I spy with my little eye, something on Page 114. 

My first published layout is in there!  I’m so excited I’m happier than a pig in mud!  I got my copy in the mail today – but I think you should be able to pick up your copy September 1st. 
You can go to their website – for more information about the magazine.  It’s my favorite magazine – and I’m not just saying that because they published my work.  It really is an awesome one with a tonne of talented artists featured!!  Inspiration, creativity and FRESHNESS.  CHEERS!!  Yay me!!

Been a while eh?

Been a while since I updated my blog.  I’m so bad!!  We’ve been insanely busy at work, so I’ve not had much time to anything other than clean and shop for groceries.  I’ve been looking at Jory lately and really surprised at how tall he’s gotten!!  I think he’s taller than both Kayla and I now.

Kayla is doing well at work!  She surprised even me!  AND the best part is that she is mostly enjoying it.  She loves the money the best!

Kids go back to school next Monday!  I can’t believe the summer has gone by so quickly.  Weather has been pretty crappy – it’s the year without a SUMMER!
I’ve been doing a bit of scrapping – Design Team duties – but that’s been keeping me happy.  :)
We’re just sitting here watching Dane Cook on the Comedy Network…man that guy is funny!  We’re laughing our butts off!

I’m patiently waiting for Canadian Scrapbooker to send me my copy of the September/October Issue of their magazine.  My layout is published in there!  I’m pretty excited!! 

 

 

 

 

Love you guys!!  xo

June Alternate Kit

The LP June alternate kit was a mixture of Cosmo Cricket and My Mind’s Eye.  What a fun kit to work with, especially making the little mini album I’m about to show you.

I made this using old CD’s and my circle punch.  For this album, I used 8 CD’s – that’s 8 less CD’s going in the landfill – yay Eco ME!!  :)  These are photos my Kayla , when she was little.   Gosh, I’m so in love with this album.

 

I also made a couple of layouts and cards.