What an awesome way to begin my week!!!

I am so happy today to begin my week by getting this award from Sandy !! Sandy this came at the perfect time you are such a blessing! And I told my self I wasn't going to cry today but Sandy these are happy tears...thank you from the bottom of my heart! I Love Ya!

When I right clicked this award I took notice it was called the "Love Ya Award"

This award is given to blogs that are exceedingly charming. These bloggers are not interested in increasing their own status, but rather aim to find friends and be friends. The hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are born!

I agree with Sandy that this award is one of my favorites. I am passing this on to some awesome ladies:

Kristina you had faith in me and gave me my very first spot as a DT member...I love ya!

DeeDee one of my "hug-sisters" such a talent and value your friendship and emails....I love ya!
Jingle And sweet, sweet Jingle! God has truly sent you to make me get a giggle a day! Such an awesome view on life and talent...wow!.....I love ya!

Jocelyn And my sweet precious friend Jocelyn you are such an inspiration to me! You are such a blessing in my life!...Such an awesome and talented lady!I feel when you are praying for me!I Love Ya!!

Diana Fisher Ohhh my friend Diana one of the most driven & talented young ladies I know...you took me out of my comfort zone by entering challenges and following sketches! You are sooo talented and such a good mommie to Nate I love seeing your work!I really don't know how you do it all!!! I love ya!!

I wish I had all of you living next door to me and I want to thank you all for being part of my life.I hope some day I can meet you all in real life!

Also I want to thank all of my followers and let you know I did follow the rules on this one and pass it out to 5....you know me I do break some of the rules on these awards and pass them out to all of my followers. I Love ya all!!!!!

Aden has a new ride!!

These were after his nap!!

This was at 5:00 am

Had to share this with you this morning! It was like Christmas morning for Aden when he discovered his new Lightning Mc Queen ride! I have been having trouble with him staying in his pack and play for his naps so I promised him this if he stayed in his bed for his naps....he has been escaping so we will see if this works!

I can't wait to do a layout with the pictures I get so I can use the Cars Cricut cartridge!

Not the best picture but I am sure there will be more...he is having a blast today so far!

**Update my bribe worked he did stay in his bed!!!! So maybe I can have my 2 hours of scrapping time again!! Aunt Brenda is sooo happy today!!

Kalahari

I finally got to get a Sketchy Thursday layout done!!!These are photos of my niece Janie and her daughter from a trip they took to Kalahari Resort this past summer.

Heidi Grace "Regan's Closet" card stock was used along with my Cricut cartridges: Pooh Font Set for title, Animal Kingdom for the turtle, Plantin Schoolbook for the grass.

I used my bamboo place mat for the photo mats and added some beads and fiber from my stash.

I tried to make my own "thickers" I first cut some mat board then glued my title cuts and then applied the Liquid Glass.

Once Upon A Time

This is my DT project for http://ymhdesigns.blogspot.com/ I have been trying forever to get this layout done in between my visits to the bathroom...yuk! Thank you so much Kristina for being so understanding!

First I want to thank my son for restoring this photo for me, you did an awesome job!

This is a picture of me when I was 3 months old I am so glad that I got this from Mom before she passed away.

I had so much fun collecting my all white embellishments for this layout at work and home.

I used a white satin fabric and used a Peel & Stick Mounting Board for textile art. I also have some white doilies,lace and trim all from Jo-Ann Fabrics.

The feathers were inspired from my dear friend Sandy. I also got inspired from Gabi for the flower centers she showed us how to make using hemp and pearl paint.....now there was a $10,000. video in the making there when I tried to figure out how to dry them! Gary is sitting on a gold mine and doesn't even know it!!

Genuine Swarovski crystals are also used in the center of flowers, butterflies and the bicone beads on my name. I really love how they sparkle!

Kristina's Primas and dew drops were also used, make sure to stop by her store.And follow our DT blog as well.

The Cuttlebug embossing folder was used on the rattle. A Wizard die was used for the time piece, set to the time of my birth.

Cricut cartridges used: Home Decor for the chandelier, Hannah Montana for the butterflies, New Arrival for the rattle,Home Accents for the leaves (look at the lil tiny ones my new Cricut cut those!), Storybook for the title.

Cupcake Card

I know most have you seen these floating around the internet. I just had to try to make one. The next one will turn out better hopefully. I didn't use the right type of paint for a good flow plus wish I would have used different colored buttons.

I love how the cherry pulls up to hold the message.....not showing the message due to it is for someone special and she reads my blog.

Joys Halloween Costume

Here is a Hot Dog costume I made for Joy....she loves going trick or treating she really loves doing her tricks for treats! I know she isn't a dachshund but she has the body for this! With her lil short legs and long body I think it works! Aden let me go outside this morning to take some pictures but he found a mud puddle so back in we came! Was hard to get some good shots the other 2 dogs were messing with her and she kept looking for the car she thought she was going for a ride! Wish Dora would let me dress her up but she tears me up when I try to dress her for as little as she is you would think mommie would win....not!!

This is made using the Simplicity # 3952 pattern. It is also where I got her Santa hat pattern from that is in my profile picture. This really was a challenge for me due to the foam rubber but I did it! If all goes well I will have a layout done for tomorrow...it is an all white one of my baby pictures.Also hoping I can get a Sketchy Thursday layout done. Thank you Kristina for being so understanding.I really thought you & Diana both would have me on a milk carton! And thank you all for you kind words on my blog! Jocelyn you made me cry....you girls are the best!!!

Lookie what my Son & Daughter-In-Law did!!

I have to share this news I have the BEST daughter-in-law!!! Thank you sooo much Angie I love you both sooo much! I now am the proud owner of the Cricut Expression!!Now if I can get a free day to use it!

I want to thank you all for your well wishes and I am so sorry I haven't had time to blog hop or spend too much time on the computer. So much has been going on in my personal life and working too many hours. I am having some scary health issues and need your prayers.

Again thank you Angie and Shane you have done sooo much for me I am so blessed to have you both in my life! I love you!

Most of you had seen pictures of Shane when he was little here is all grown up...here is the best part of me!!!