cards, cards, cards

Just a few cards I've made recently. Enjoy!

Thank You card for my nephew's first birthday next months

and another for fun...

and another...

Project 365 catch up

My sister came to visit, along with my brother in law and adorable little nephew. Needless to say, I completely neglected everything and was totally absorbed in playing with my nephew every chance I had. Now they are heading back home, and I have to resume normal life. That being said, I'll catch up on my blog! Nothing too exciting has happened. I am so proud to say I am still going strong on Project 365 / Project Life. Whoohoo! Here's the latest since my last post...

Feb 6

I got my iPhone 4S! Yippee!

Feb 7

Poor Elijah was sick with a fever.

Feb 8

Two precious boys. My husband and my nephew, Stevie.

Feb 9

My coworker took a picture of all of us for a going away card for our other coworker. I liked the picture, so I had her send it to me and used it has my P365. :)

Feb 10

Silly little New Cat peeking her head out of a chair.

Feb 11
Meet Lucy & Buster. They love each other so much. It's the sweetest thing!

Feb 12
Oly's going away party

Feb 13
"I'm baaaaaaaaaaad!" (Not bad, but like a bad-ass) ;) That's what he tells me with his cowboy hat and sunglasses.

Feb 14

Valentine's Day treat from my knight!

Feb 15

It finally snowed!!!

Feb 16
We still had some lingering the next morning. Gorgeous!

Feb 17

Don't you love those big blue eyes he has?

Feb 18

You know you are a nerd when you are giddy that you got iTunes back on your computer... :P lol

Feb 19

A creative block this night. I finally gave it up, went to bed, then enjoyed what I came up with the next day.

Feb 20

See? Enjoyable now!

Feb 21

I cracked the screen on my Motorola Photon. My coworkers said I actually teared up. *sniff sniff*

Feb 22

Who needs to color on walls when you can color on carpet? Thanks, Elijah...

Feb 23

Elijah is on a huge art kick now. He has to hang his artwork everywhere. It's so sweet to see his creativity unleashed.

Thank You card, round 2

Another Thank You card variation using the wonderful set from Fun Stampers Journey!

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Check out the subtle detail... I didn't have black ric rac. In fact, I didn't have any black ribbon (gasp! How is that possible?!) So, I improvised. I used a scallop border punch, then punched the other side slightly off center from the first row. Not bad for my first time improvising ric rac!

And don't you just love that feather?! Love!!

Project 365 - February 5

I posted recently with a photo of the boys' artwork when I came home from work. I thought, maybe I should use this as another photo because it may be redundant? Then, I realized, the beauty of Project 365 / Project Life is capturing what we may miss later. I'm amazed to see how much Elijah can grow artistically in just a month. He's such a creative little guy already. He must take after his Daddy and Mama. I love it!

Here's Elijah and Daddy's collaborative efforts. :)

Project 365 / Project Life - Feb 5

Thank You card

A thank you card I created!

I used my wonderful new stamp sets from Fun Stampers Journey. Don't you just love them!? I'm completely giddy over this frames set.

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Catching up

I'm finally starting to feel better. I can't believe how much that sinus infection knocked me off my feet. Thank God for antibiotics! I'm still feeling a little tired, and can't hear diddly-squat out of my left year, but at least I'm not feeling miserable anymore.

Despite all this, I'm proud to say I've still managed to keep up my Project 365! I haven't posted in a few days because I was just focused on feeling better.. but I'm determined to keep going with Project 365! That said, here's my catching up for the last few days.

Project 365 / Project Life - Feb 1

I took the boys to one of their favorite places: the children's consignment shop. Okay, okay, it is one of my favorite places as well. I love selling back my items we aren't using anymore then putting it to store credit. It gets my house cleared of unnecessary items, helps someone out who will need those items, and the kids are always happy because I let them pick out something, and Mama is happy because it is way cheaper than at other places! WIN all the way around! Here's what they picked out for the trip on this day; they each picked some sort of hot wheels/matchbox ramp set that folds into a carrying case. They love it, and it is adorable to see them play together.

Project 365 / Project Life - Feb 2

I was a tad overdue to clean out our hamster's cage. I used to put her in the box she came home in while I cleaned it out. She's wising up to me and started gnawing a hole in the corner. I got her this ball instead. It is way more fun than I thought it would be. She knew what to do almost right away and roams all over the house. The boys love it, and the rest of our pets do too. I'm sure Ophelia (our hamster) loves it the most! Now she really feels like part of our family!

Project 365 / Project Life - Feb 3

I've been searching for throw pillows for the sofa for a long time. I've never found anything that I've really liked or thought worth buying. This day, I found some on clearance at Target; a two pack for $14. I like the colors and the price was right! Whoohoo!

Project 365 / Project Life - Feb 4

Proud daughter moment. My dad was at a school function today where he got to wear his uniform. I'm always proud to be the daughter of a Retired Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps. I got some cute pictures of the boys with him (even though Elijah was being terribly obstinate about the whole photo shoot. However, I decided I'm proud of this picture and maybe I should take an opportunity to have me in the photo for Project 365 / Project Life as well. :)

I have some more adorable pictures to share. Except, I'm tired, so I will show them off tomorrow! (Yes, I give you permission to start singing Annie's version of Tomorrow now.)

Project 365 - January 30 & 31

The reason for such short posts the past week?

A cold gone bad. :/ It turned into a sinus infection and an ear infection. Aren't I too old for this?! Sheesh.

Project 365 / Project Life - Jan 30

Tonight the car wouldn't turn on after Patrick took the boys to the Burger King playground. Luckily, I was just getting off work, so I was able to come rescue them with the Yukon and a jump start! Nevertheless, the boys still had fun, and that is all that matters.

Project 365 / Project Life - Jan 31

Planning

Mom's work schedule.

Dad's work schedule.

Doctor appointments.

Dance class.

etc.

etc.

etc.

It gets confusing. For me, I put it all in my phone... but sometimes I just need one place to flip through some pages and see what is coming up in the next few weeks or months. Sometimes my dear husband needs a place to look to see what days I am working or not working (especially since my hours can change from day to day).

Today I broke down and bought a family planner. The wall calendar just doesn't cut it. I've finally mad that bold move to become a parent who *gasp* keeps a planner. It's the smart thing to do, don't get me wrong. I just feel so... mom. Like, look at that big girl being all organized. Personally, I am usually pretty good at remembering dates and times in my head, but I came the realization that not everyone is like that! Plus, I'm always paranoid I'm going to forget something or mix up a schedule.

I'm proud of myself. And you have to admit, it is cute, isn't it?! I already feel relieved having written down our schedule over the next two weeks in it! It gives me such a better idea of what is coming up.

YAY ME for planning!

Project 365 / Project Life - Jan 29

Project 365 - January 28

It is the sweetest thing to come home and see Elijah was practicing his writing. It makes a Mama proud!

Project 365 / Project Life - Jan 28

Thank you Puffs w/ Lotion

Whoever created the concept of tissues with soothing lotion... I thank you. You are a wonderful blessing to my completely raw nose. Why didn't I pick these up when my cold first came on?! I usually stick with the tissues with lotion, and when I don't, I'm painfully reminded why I should!

You rock, Puffs Plus.

Project 365 / Project Life - Jan 27