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We left the concert on a natural high. Dancing, Screaming, Singing to all of their songs was the best part of the night. For them - seeing the boys in person will be the highlight of their year. Just seeing their joy makes me so happy!
***This post is part of a weekly challenge to capture "The Simple Things" in life hosted by Rebecca Cooper. Click on the button below to see the wonderful entries***
i had been promising our little chihuahua mix that i would take him on a proper walk. i don't like to walk in the dark and by the time i'm off from work and our evening routine begins, the last thing on my mind is going back outside. luckily, dre doesn't mind getting out there in the evening.
on friday, i was lucky enough to get an hour off early from work. i finally kept my promise. i think he was so happy to be outside that he kept a good pace rather than trying to take off. a full hour later and we were all done for the night.
***This post is part of a weekly challenge to capture "The Simple Things" in life hosted by Rebecca Cooper. Click on the button below to see the wonderful entries***
Oh...the weekend can't start soon enough.
This work week, although it went by quickly, is just that...work. I'm ready to spend time with my favorite people. And being that it's a three-day weekend makes it all the more better. We have grand plans to eat breakfast at our favorite restaurant and tour the city, specifically the old downtown area. It's only 25 minutes from us but we don't get down there as much as I would like. The rest of our days will be filled with rest and relaxation in the comfort of our home.
I may even start a new mini project that's been on my mind lately. I'm itching to play with paper and glue and there is no time like the present. I hope your days are filled with adventure too!
Happy Weekend!
This is the last post in my Celebrate the Love series. I wanted to share the treat bags that Nyna is giving away to her classmates today. We've been making her valentine cards since 1st grade. But since this day seriously crept up on us, we both decided that little craft bags with candy and glow bracelet is good enough. Thirty-three little bags all packed and ready to go.
Happy Love Day!
supplies:
supplies needed:
Doilies just seem to be hot trend right now and I personally can't get enough of them. This simple and quick banner was made a few weekends ago to brighten the girls headboards. I used product from My Mind's Eye, Teresa Collins, Basic Grey, and Making Memories. Assembly line style was the way to go and I didn't fuss to much with the placement of all of the items.
Have you made a Valentines Banner? I would love to see. Link me up in the comments section.
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Additional Celebrate The Love posts:
A sprained ankle from gymnastics resulted in a visit to the pediatrician Thursday morning. We stopped by the school to pick up your homework and a few of your friends were so surprised to see you with crutches. I could see that they were all so concerned and you were a little embarrassed by all of the attention. You decided to go to school the next morning due to a math test you didn't want to miss and to your surprise a basket of goodies was waiting for you on your desk from Elizabeth. Cookies, candy, cupcakes, flower pens and fresh flowers.
What an awesome friend you have!
***This post is part of a weekly challenge to capture "The Simple Things" in life hosted by Rebecca Cooper. Click on the button below to see the wonderful entries***
Sixty degrees. That was the afternoon weather a few Saturdays ago.
We took advantage of this "spring like weather" and took the girls up to the neighborhood park. Shiloh was definitely ready to get out as well, jumping and running back & forth to show us how excited he was to have his leash put on.
I often forget how much I enjoy going to the park. You see, I'm a homebody - there really is no place I'd rather be. With the exception of running to the store, maybe an occassional movie or dinner out with a friend, or possibly an antique fair.
So when I'm asked to go to the park, I'm inclined to say no first. But on this day I said yes and I'm really glad that I did. Even more so when I talked Dre into meeting us up there.
We walked home after an hour or so and I noticed how relaxed I felt. Actually, how we all felt. Everyone went back to their respective places in the house - Anna in her room, Dre in and out of the garage listening to sports radio, and Nyna and I settled in to watch a movie.
Other than the fact that we had to call AAA because someone locked the keys in the car at the gas station (not me by the way), I would definitely call this a good day.
written January 2012
Just sharing the "love" of some of my favorite sites that I came across this week.
Happy Weekending!
I have made a conscious effort to purge the scrappy supplies that no longer speak to me and to truly bring in items that I'm going to love. Part of my reasoning is with a smaller space, I just can't have an over abundance of stuff just sitting around. I'm trying to live with the "less is more" mantra. So, with the exception of adhesive, cardstock and a few digital items, I haven't purchased a scrapbooking product in a really long time. And let me tell you...with all of the peeks of new CHA products, it is so darn hard to resist.
With that said, I made a promise to myself that I would use what I have on hand. And it feels really good! I've been hearing that a lot from people who are taking on Project Life - how much they are digging into their stash to make their albums their own. With no rules or limitations. I love that!
This set of Valentine cards are made with "vintage" Teresa Collins Crush line and Making Memories Valentine tags. A few doily's (love those things), butterfly punch, rub-ons, bling, and ribbon.
Additional Celebrate The Love posts here and here.
**These cards were created for Simple Scrapper's February Challenge. If you're a Premium Member, you have access to the many templates in the library. This set was inspired by the May 2011 templates.**
The moment I saw this set of vintage valentines cards from Cavallini & Co., I knew I had to had them. Not for my kids to give out...but for me to use as I desire. I know...selfish of me but what can I say, I'm addicted to stationary.
This set totally reminds me of my childhood. I remember feeling so nervous that I'd be the only one giving out little love notes in class and would work myself up into a frenzy. But the exchanging always turned out better than I expected and I truly treasured each of the cards that I received from my classmates.
I bought this set at Pottery Barn Kids. You can also find it at Paper Source.
[set includes 24 assorted cards and envies, 3 stamps, stamp pad and 100 assorted labels]
