Thursday, August 27, 2009

first day of Kindergarten



Today was Krissy's first day of Kindergarten. We were so excited, but a bit apprehensive at the same time... I was excited to have this experience with Grandma Dennae and Brittany, instead of strangers. I'm sure every (well, at least most) parents get a little weepy about sending their babies off to school, but the whole diabetes thing complicates it a bit more for me. You would think my own mother would understand that feeling since she also raised a diabetic...but, I guess not. She chuckled today when I told her that I cried. Yep, I did, in front of Brittany and Grandma and a bunch of moms that I don't know...but I was PROUD of myself that I hid it from Krissy. I somehow knew I would get emotional...and those of you who even, kind-of-sort-of-know me wouldn't be surprised a bit I'm sure!! And I am not even sad about her starting school, I am really excited...for me it's just one of those sentimental milestones that makes me realize that my babies won't be little for long. But my mission today was not to let Krissy see me cry and I did it!! Mission accomplished!! Krissy had such a great time at school and can't wait to go back tomorrow...she got pretty high marks from the teacher too! ;)

on the way in...you can see Kendall didn't want to let Krissy go either!


RUN!  Can you say excited???


with Grandma!



hanging up the backpacks...

I was doing pretty good until this moment...it just struck me as one of the most bitter sweet experiences of my life.  Kendall thought she was going to stay (she has NO idea she is 3 years younger than Krissy)!  I was sad Kendall couldn't stay and sad Krissy was going to stay...how's that for messed up?

Britt insisted on the weepy eye photo.

After school...one happy Krissy and one proud momma!

Christian & Britt...our school buddies!
(can I just say again how happy I was to have you there!)

School kids!!
(We are oh, so proud of you!)

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

here it comes...



At the last minute I decided to throw Krissy a "school girl" party since she will be starting Kindergarten later this week. I made all the decorations with my Silhouette, some patterned cardstock, glue dots, toothpicks and string. When the party was over we put the decorations on her door...she's still feeling pretty special. It's amazing what you can throw together at the last minute when you've got all the right tools...thanks QuicKutz! And here's to our school girl...

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

little fish



One of our favorite summer activities has been swimming at Grandpa & Grandma's house! We can't seem to get enough.

Monday, August 10, 2009

water + sunshine + dirt

it's no wonder they are growing like weeds!!




Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Bake it Pretty

Today I was out there...searching for some inspiration and found this delightful website...





and now I really want this...




too bad it is out of stock...you can bet I will be checking back.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Introducing...L


Today is a big day. Today QuicKutz announced the creation of a new brand that has been years in the making. L...or Lifestyle Crafts is a new brand that will help the home crafter live a more creative life. I am so excited for the first product we are releasing. It is the Letterpress tool...shown here...



I was asked to take some photos showcasing some projects for our new website and wanted to show you a few here as well.












Here are a few of my favorite printing plates:
















And with that beautiful cotton paper and twenty colors of ink...imagine the possibilities! I hope you get as excited about this as I am...anyone up for a craft night???

Sunday, July 19, 2009

4 wheelers



Saturday, this crazy bunch went for a 35 mile 4 wheeler adventure...newborn baby included! We were a wagon train of 15 4 wheelers. The kids all did AMAZINGLY well and we had a lot of fun! Can't wait to do it again soon!!!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Monster Sale



Hollie just informed me of a killer sale at The Children's Place. She gave me a promo code to use online: fa79 ...enter at checkout to save an extra 15% off. I got 22 items for $137 including tax and shipping! Can't beat that offer! Thanks for the heads up Hollie!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Obsessed.



If I could I would spend the whole day cooking from this blog...watermelon lemonade, blueberry boy bait and marshmallows would be at the top of the list!

Monday, July 13, 2009

Be Prepared!

photo by preparednesspro (I only wish this was my food storage.)

Okay, so you know that the preparedness bug bit us a while back...funny thing it took so long since my parents are preparedness die hards! Oh well...better late than never. Last week my mom went to a class to learn more about her new Sun Oven and it was taught my PreparednessPro. I spent a good chunk of last night reading her website and I am determined to take some of her classes. Check it out HERE.
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