Tiffany & Co.

Goodbye Kyler doggie

2009-04-22T09:21:00.001-06:00

Sunday was our last day with our dog, Kyler. He wasn't feeling well so the kids pampered him, gave him a good brushing, really enjoyed him. Who knew that would be his last gift to us? One great spring day in the shade with the people who loved him was a great last day. He fell asleep that night and just didn't wake up. Kyler was old, like 14 years old, and was around before I was. I met Kyler when I met Dave. He watched Dave add me to his family and then we added 4 more. He was all the girls have ever known as a best bud and snow dog. They sobbed and sobbed when Dave told them he was gone. We made a stepping stone to put on his grave with his collar and some stones in the shape of a dog paw-print. They went with Dave to bury him in the mountains where he would love to be. We will sure miss our good friend.

My groove

2009-04-07T09:14:00.003-06:00

I think I'm getting my groove back! It's been a long time but I am feeling more like me and ready to take on the world again. I am exercising everyday, taking my vitamin D, watching what I eat and don't eat ...who knows, I may just look better soon too! That might take a while so for now...I'll take some feeling good inside and run with it, literally!

Yummy Dinner

2009-04-07T09:06:00.003-06:00

So...it's April Fool's and Izzy just needs to do a "joke". So, with the help of Family Fun magazine, we put together a yummy dinner and decided to serve dessert first. We made cupcakes...only they were meatloaf with pink mashed potatoes on top! For dinner we made peas (green airheads rolled into tiny "peas"), mashed potatoes (vanilla ice cream with caramel topping), and meatloaf (cocoa krispy treats)!

It was so much fun! Brig loved the ice cream potatoes...he licked the plate clean, literally!

"You can't handle the truth!"

2009-03-30T15:54:00.002-06:00

So...I decided that actually you could probably handle the truth....
I really do have good intentions of blogging but it's hard to blog when the world is closing in around you and the best you can do it read everyone else's blog and check facebook once and a while.
It's been a hard couple of months. Actually a hard 6 months. Here's the update and then if you don't want to check up on my blog, I understand. Maybe it will make you feel better that although I may appear to handle whatever life throughs at me...I don't always handle it so well. Here's a few answers to your questions...
No, I don't have cancer again - thank heavens!
Yes, I do still have MS and it sucks! There isn't any magic remedy so I am dealing as best I can right now. It's evil!
Yes, I've been in a fight with my anti-depressants. Increasing the dose, developing a lovely allergic reaction and then quitting cold turkey has been truly tough. (Why do they call it cold turkey? Do I seem that overweight, pasty white, and frigid? - apparently, yes!)
Overall, life isn't a bed of roses right now and hasn't been for a while. I have good intentions of posting but as they say...the road to hell is paved with good intentions. We'll see how I do!

Black Wednesday!

2008-11-25T11:46:00.003-07:00

OK...so you have all heard of Black Friday and the day after Thanksgiving sales. Well, I am having a Black Wednesday sale on all Stampin' Up! Consider yourselves way lucky that I have been busy with Isabel's birthday and some deadlines!! This sale begins Wednesday, November 26th and is online only.

It's 50% off EVERYTHING!!

Yes...I did type 50% off! You will need to pay shipping on tax on the regular prices but that is a killer deal! It ends on Black Friday, November 28th. You can order by commenting here or you can email me at tiffstamp@hotmail.com and order there.

Hey...Stampin' Up! liked my idea and they have bundles of really great stuff for 50% off! If you add on my 50% off...they are pennies!! Email or comment for a copy of the flyer or you can see them at www.stampinup.com under Holiday Extravaganza.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Yummy fall recipes

2008-11-18T14:20:00.003-07:00

So I am still feeling guilty because I really need to update you all on our crazy little life but alas...busy would be the title. I decided to take the easy route and post some of my most favorite new recipes this fall. Serious yummy!!! This one is from my BFF Dana Lyman and it may just replace the pumpkin pie as a must have for Thanksgiving dinner!

Dana’s Pumpkin Cobbler

1 box yellow cake mix
(set aside 1 c. dry mix)
1/2 c. melted butter
4 eggs
1 lg. can pumpkin (29 oz.)
2/3 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. soft butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine yellow cake mix (minus 1 cup), 1/2 cup butter and 1 egg.
Then spread into 9x13 inch pan.
FILLING: Combine pumpkin, 3 eggs, brown sugar, milk, vanilla,
and cinnamon. Pour over crust.
TOPPING: 1 cup cake, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, nuts,
(may use a little more butter). Mix together, sprinkle over top
of filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.
Chill and serve with Cool Whip or vanilla ice cream.

This one is from a recipe swap last year so I don't know who it came from but it was the hit of Thanksgiving. I admit I just tasted a little cuz I hate baked raisins almost as much as eggs but I trust the fact that someone may have tried licking the pan.

Sweet Potato Casserole

3 c. sweet potatoes mashed (canned yams work)
1 c. sugar
1 stick margarine
2 eggs (beaten)
1 t. vanilla
½ c. raisins (optional)
1 c. mini marshmallows
Mix all ingredients and pour into a buttered casserole dish.

Topping:
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. flour
1 stick margarine melted
Mix all ingredients and sprinkle on top of potatoes.
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.

And finally...who can go wrong with this recipe from the creative Margie Aslett's blog. It is serious happiness in the shape of a muffin!

Margie's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
2 C oil
2 C brown sugar
4 C sugar
MIX
8 eggs
1 1/2 TBS baking soda dissolved in 1/3 C warm water
MIX
4 C pumpkin
MIX
7 C flour
2 TSP baking powder
2 TSP salt
1 1/2 TSP ginger
2 TSP cloves
2 TSP nutmeg
4 TSP cinnamon
MIX WELL
ADD:
3 cups Chocolate Chips semi sweet or milk or both
1 C warm water
This makes 80 muffins...So can easily be cut in half!Bake at 350 for 10-15 mins.
until cake like
ENJOY!!

Happy fall!!

Neglected

2008-10-22T17:41:00.002-06:00

Oh my sad little neglected blog! I have been so busy chasing children, organizing food storage, and escaping to Disneyland...I have just plain ole' neglected you! I promise to update you as soon as the Halloween costumes are put together! So sorry!

Check me out!

2008-09-22T15:26:00.002-06:00

OK...so I recently got a dream job! I get to create for Lisa Bearnson and QVC!! YAHOOOO!!! Check out her blog at www.lisabearnson.com go to the blog section and see the page for Sweet Life. It's Brigham on one of my pages. Cool, huh?

She'll be on air tonight from 10-12 (Utah time), and then again tomorrow from 8-9am, and 11-1pm. I'm not sure which segments will have my creations but I know there are some great kits! I LOVE the Halloween kit! Darling cuteness. When I get a second I'll post my pictures of what I created but for now you might just want to tune in!

And just in case you read this Lisa and Angela...thank you for believing in me and my creations. You are both AMAZING!! This is truly a dream come true and I don't just mean the making part...the gettting to know you both is part of that too! Love ya!

Craft Prizes

2008-08-27T12:47:00.003-06:00

OK...so I just found out about this way cool contest that goes on everyday for a week and the prizes are KICKIN'...if you're a crafter. Check it out! http://www.vanillajoy.com/ They have some really great ideas for all kinds of family stuff too. Check out the face painting at the following link...http://www.vanillajoy.com/kids-face-painting.html. Cute stuff!

Want some stamps?

2008-08-23T16:58:00.002-06:00

HELP!!! We are desperately trying to pull together some money so we can go to Disneyland at the end of September and while I was racking my brain I thought of a few cool things!

First, watch for some upcoming news on a Stamp-A-Stack of cards class. You'll want to come do this! WAY FUN!! More details after I get some dates pinned down.

Next, I am doing one last open house for Uppercase Living. I'll get you some more details about that later as well. Long story, no energy to go into it right now!

So I am thinking...hmmmm...what can I sell right now....of course, stamps! Not the regular priced ones in the catalog...the ones I have used and just need to sell. Everything is buy one get one half off and I have a bunch of really good ones. I have a list if you want me to email it to you or you can come by my house and check them out.

I also have some card kits that are all ready made up. You can check older posts to see them. They are pre-stamped, paper cut, just need assembly and they include 6 cards with envelopes for $10. Check out the cute fishy card!

So....stay tuned for some upcoming classes!

They'll be comin' round the mountain!

2008-08-21T09:51:00.003-06:00

Just 2 weeks until my mom and step-dad come home from their mission. WE CAN'T WAIT!! I made this cute countdown calendar. It's really for Christmas but I modified it for a bit...check out the magnet truck driving home and marking the days. It's on a pizza pan with vinyl letters from UL. I even punched a couple holes and set eyelets to hang it with some cute ribbon.

Kind of fun huh? Sydney is really excited about moving that truck because they are coming home on her birthday. Best gift ever huh?

Back to School

2008-08-21T09:43:00.002-06:00

Check out this cute third grader!! Isn't she adorable? I miss her so much during the day, but I love all that she learns and all that she gets to experience...same for this little chickie.
When did she grow up anyhow? She's in 5th grade this year and so blasted fun. Check out the cool bag! She picked that out and payed for it all herself.
Off they go for another year of learning and adventure. I miss them so much during the day and like every single year since Kenna started Kindergarten, I cry on the first day of school. Silly, I know, but I think it's just part of my mom job to love them so much I miss them.

Food storage!

2008-08-12T08:10:00.002-06:00

I keep promising to post about this and I forget...

Although I like the whole rocker image I must admit that I am very much the mormon mom. It's a good thing I guess. I make homemade wheat bread and strawberry jam. I make scripture totes and teach primary. And...I have become the queen of food storage.

Twice now I have gone to Wal-mart (hate that place but love that they price match!) and come out of there with 2 FULL SHOPPING CARTS and I paid between $150 and $175! Can you believe it? I signed up for the list of deals at www.myfoodstoragedeals.com and then I price match everything we need at Wal-mart. It takes a little time but I love the deals. I even made up an excel sheet of what we need, what we have, and what we still need to buy. I can email that to anyone that wants it. You'll just need to change the numbers or then again, you can just use mine and pretend you have that! Let me know if you want the secret to easy price match but in the meantime let me tell you that my happiest buy this week was Crest Toothpaste for $1 each! I am talking happy teeth for at least 10 tubes!

July!!

2008-08-11T08:10:00.005-06:00

So July has come and gone...I thought I should show you a few pics and give you an update. Brigham loves climbing into any basket or box he can find. This is supposed to hold shoes but he had Izzy join him and they found a perfect hang out!

Speaking of shoes...can you believe these are on Dave's feet? I KNOW!! Maybe my love of bling has worn off!
Seriously, he ran the Wasatch Back and then recruited McKenna to run the Freedom Festival run. He is amazing. He looks great and has really stuck with it. Given he threw a temper tantrum before the Wasatch Back because "running is so stupid and you would have to be a psycho to keep running. The thing is, if you want to take a break when you are biking you just coast but if you need a break from running what do you do? You keep running!" All that said...he is still running.

We went to the Balloon Fest and then the parade on the fourth. It was a bit of heaven to see all those balloons taking off.
We did a shopping day in Park City with my cute sistahs. Yah, they are adorable! Meg had already headed home so she is missing but we had a blast.
We had a week of swimming lessons which was a bit of heaven! Izzy actually stayed in the pool with very little screaming...

Then again, there was some persuasion! I gave the camera to McKenna and found this picture. It is perfect! It really is true life! Here are the details she caught of film....Izzy always, and I mean always, needs a little pep talk, much to my frustration...check out the hands! That's my cute friend fixing the swimsuit, don't we all do that over and over? Then in the background is Sydney carrying Brig away from the pool...TOO TYPICAL!!

Sydney loved the whole swimming thing, especially the slide after lessons and then there was McKenna my expert diver...So...that's July in a nutshell

Custom card kits

2008-07-24T16:56:00.003-06:00

My great friend Janet made up this card idea and I think it's the best! The card size is 3x6 so it's a little unusual. You can order these card kits with whatever image and saying you would like on the front. The cute little elephant is perfect for a baby card - congrats or thank you. The flower is fun for thank you cards and you can see the present and cake. I also have a variety of colors for the actual card...you can choose! Everything is cut and ready for you to assemble. You'll need to finish the coloring on these but the watercolor pencil will already be drawn in. You'll just need a wet watercolor brush to drag the colors. These are special priced at $8 for 12 cards. Envelopes are $4.00 for 12. Let me know which colors you want and how many.

More card kits!

2008-07-24T16:42:00.008-06:00

I have to show you what my stamp club members have been up to!. They all turned out so cute and really pretty simple. I have kits made up for purchase if you are interested in making some for yourself. I have pre-stamped everything and there are 6 cards in each kit. 1 is assembled so you can copy it and the others just need adhesive and scissors. The kits are $9. I have limited numbers of kits so let me know if you are interested.

These are blank on the front so you can have them stamped with Thanks or Happy Birthday or whatever you want.

These are perfect for young men. They seem to be the hardest bunch to make cards for so they are good to have on hand.

I am MIA!

2008-07-17T16:41:00.002-06:00

Sorry I've been having such summer fun with my kiddos that I have been missing in all the summer action!

I need to update you on all kinds of stuff but for now just know that I am great and well, busy!!

Seriously...I ROCK!!

2008-07-17T16:34:00.004-06:00

How stinkin' awesome is this card? I have been thinking of this one for about 3 days and finally decided I didn't care how dirty the house was...I was putting the idea to paper! You can't tell very well but the grey paper is glittered and looks amazing. The Seriously stamp is embossed on vellum. The U and Rock are also embossed. It is absolutely kickin' even if I say so myself!

I loved the color challenge from Kristina Werner a couple weeks ago but didn't have time then. This was the challenge and part of the inspiration...

I love it!! What do you think?

Just call 9-1-1!

2008-06-27T15:14:00.002-06:00

So... I'm trying to do that good mom thing and take each of the kids out individually on a date with mom. We drew names and Sydney came up first so we went to Target where she picked out a stuffed dog and a couple mini-dogs with her money. Who'd have thunk it huh? She is such an animal lover! We went to lunch at her favorite place - Cafe Rio, picked out a treat for her sisters and headed home. It was way fun. I love some one on one time! No prob!

Yesterday was McKenna's turn. We headed to Old Navy where my cell phone rang about 3 times. Sydney was babysitting with her friend Emilia. Brigham was asleep so they really only needed to watch Izzy. I was getting frustrated that they needed to call so often, until Sydney called and told me that Izzy had dialed 9-1-1! I kind of didn't believe her because Izzy hasn't ever called anyone and I figured maybe she had dialed some random numbers then hung up. I was wrong. She then called after the police had left. EEK!! I am just waiting for Child Protective Services to show up. So McKenna and I hurried to figure out which clothes she wanted to buy with her money...by the way, she picked the cutest outfit! We hurried to Target and she got some flip-flops then rushed to Smart Cookie where we got the yummiest treats and a few sugar cookies to bring home. So when I get home I tell Sydney she had obviously tried to be a good babysitter and could have a cookie to share with Emilia while I talked to Izzy about "crying wolf". Isabel is heartbroken she can't have a cookie with pink frosting and amid the tears she tells me that Syd had told her to call.....wait just a second!!! Are you telling me you were doing what you were told??? So to make my long story a bit longer...Sydney got frustrated and sarcastically told Izzy that maybe she should dial 9-1-1 if she was so upset and well, Izzy did what she was told for the first time in her cute life. So neither of them got cookies until much, much later. They got a strict lecture and a memorable experience! My mom said I would laugh later but the truth is I was laughing at the time! I just had to put on the so serious face and let them know what was up then laugh my head off later. Can you just see sweet Sydney's face when she answered the door for the policeman?

Now Izzy is wondering when her date is? I'll fill you in on where we end up for that one!

Mommy Tag

2008-06-23T08:56:00.002-06:00

Sydney was tagged by Ainsley and Quaid to answer 20 questions about my mommy. Isabel had to join in so here's both of their answers. Sydney is listed first, then Izzy.

1. What is something mom always says to you? Do your chores. Get into bed.

2. What makes mom happy? When I give her breakfast in bed. Give her roses.

3. What makes mom sad? When I use her paper that I am not supposed to use. When I run off

4. How does mom make you laugh? When mom tickles us. Tickle me.

5. What was mom like as a child? She had curly hair. Playing soccer.

6. How old is your mom? Something in the 30's or 20's. 16

7. How tall is your mom? 35 inches. 15

8. What is your mommy's favorite thing to do? Stamp. Play Mario Galaxy and help people make ice cones with McKenna

9. What does your mom do when you're not around? Go on a date with Dad. Get scared.

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? Singing. Dancing.

11. What is your mom really good at? Stamping. Playing soccer ball when she was little.

12. What is your mom not very good at? Fighting. Playing football.

13. What does your mom do for her job? In unison they said Stamping.

14. What is your mom's favorite food? Cheesecake. Bacon.

15. What makes you proud of your mom? When she does my chores. She's out of school.

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Daphne on Scooby Doo. Cinderella.

17. What do you and your mom do together? Go to the mall and get chicken nuggets. Shopping.

18. How are you and your mom the same? Our eyes. Our clothes.

19. How are you and your mom different? She has black hair and I don't. My hair is yellow and her hair is black.

20. How do you know your mom loves you? Because she buys me lots of animals. So much.

We tag Payson Schneider, Hatch Carter, Ethan White, and Lindsey Jordan

Mom Style

2008-06-21T18:04:00.002-06:00

One last funny for the day...
The older girls were headed to a party for the premiere of Club Rock. I love that their life still revolves around the latest Disney channel stars. They headed out ..... and Izzy had a melt down! Screaming, upset, angry fit! She is sure she is old enough to just head out with them.

Now mind you...I had bought candy that she picked out, popcorn, chips and dip, the works...and I was planning my own little party with her. The stinkin' show didn't even start until 9:00 so she will be up way late and I was way tired but I wanted to have a fun little night with her. That's fine and good until the girls left! That was great but now she doesn't want to be stuck here at home with me.

My favorite exclamation from the night....

"I just don't like parties that are Mom Style!"
What is that?!?!?
What does that mean?!?!

I think I am a pretty cool mom.
I mean I love my convertible car, I have a spark of RED in my hair and I even make it into a faux-hawk some days, I love Maroon 5 but I'll listen to the Jonas Brothers and sing along, and I took her to the grocery store and let her get butter mints and dum-dum suckers!
WHAT?!?!
I am thinking "Mom Style" is pretty cool and that's just the way I roll.
Or in other words...that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

OK...so this is just the CUTEST!

2008-06-21T16:57:00.002-06:00

...and I am old. It's official! My friend since fifth grade, Kristen, called and her daughter is turning 16. WHAT?!?! I still ACT 16 half the time! Anyhow, Kristen is taking her to New York for her birthday. Yes...I am way jealous but I wanted to help her make something way fun. She wanted to do some kind of coupons and have her open them one at a time. The first coupon would just be about shopping and then they would give more hints until she finds out it's a trip to the big apple at the end. So she started with some supplies from Roberts in some colors she loved and we created this!!! AMAZING CUTENESS!!! I might just make one for myself to look at and pretend I am 16 and headed to New York myself. The inside of the book is envelopes with a pull tab and a long note to write a clue on. Kristen did the cute little rub ons and we aged the envelopes.

I had to add a little bling-bling! Did I mention that I love turquoise and brown together? Add some red and I am in LOVE!!

Snoasis

2008-06-21T16:28:00.002-06:00

Do you remember trying to sell lemonade or punch for 10 cents when you were little? Well...things have progressed a little. McKenna decided to earn money this summer by selling snow cones. She tried lemonade before and she says it doesn't make enough. She's right. So she started with her manual ice shredder, plastic cups and spoons from the kitchen, and only 50 cents a cone. She sold out of all the syrup and all the ice in the house and still had customers. She decided it wasn't a bad gig so we headed to Target the next day to get a new ice shaver, a couple bags of ice, and more syrup. We ended up with the cutest double snow cone maker, cones, a ton of flavors, even snow cone holders and ....wait....even better...do you remember those little plastic animals that came on the side of your ice cream cone? The monkeys were the best because you could use them to eat the ice cream. I used to get them at the A&W in Springville on Sundays with my root beer float. It should also be noted here that I was determined to name my first child, who would be a girl, root beer. McKenna is glad I grew out of that one I'm sure!

OK...back on subject...well, Target dollar aisle has them!! They think you could use them on your martinis so of course, in the heart of Utah, there are tons of them. People...this is a walk down memory lane! I had to buy some for when I have grandkids not just kids! I hope I remember where I put them years from now!

So, with all the fluff and stuff the neighbor said we should raise prices...you know they are new and improved. So...check out the sign! This is before she added a snow cone pass that costs $5.00 but you get all the snow cones you want for 2 whole days! She has taken a break for a couple of days but she has raked in the dough! I think I may need to get a job out in my front yard! It would have it's perks...free snow cones!!

One terrific teacher

2008-06-21T16:21:00.001-06:00

McKenna had a special visitor today. Mr Baldwin was her reading and science teacher this last year at school. He retired at the end of the school year which made McKenna sad because he was so great.

He came by today and brought her a really special gift! He made her a walking stick with the neatest carvings. He carved her name and a book with reading and spelling by it. He also carved the most intricate face along with 4 hearts for 4th grade.

We will miss such great teachers but we are happy because he is serving a part time mission with his wife. Good luck Mr. Baldwin!

HairCUTE

2008-06-13T16:24:00.005-06:00

This is the before picture! Check out McKenna and her cute smile.... and now.....

Check out her cute smile after she cut 14 INCHES off her hair!! She donated once to Locks of Love when she was 4 and she decided to do it again!
I love her cute stacked A line cut. It is so dang cute and perfect for summer! Sydney decided she needed a change too...look at her before picture...
And now for the girlie of summer...Sydney looking a lot like the tween Mary Kate and Ashley. She loves when it bounces.
I didn't manage any before pictures of Isabel but she smiled almost all through the styling process on her fun hair. She is such a girlie girl. Then again they all loved going to the salon and came home feeling like little divas!

Check out those gorgeous model eyes!

Wanna see some more cute cards?

2008-06-06T17:12:00.002-06:00

These are like way simple and still cute. I love the little bit of bling. Most of them are wedding but there are some plain ones too. Let me know if you want some...they are only $1 and include a blue envelope.

Popsicle season

2008-06-04T14:38:00.002-06:00

Don't you just love summer?!?!? Check out the space between little Brig and the gals! Now look at the pictures below and you'll see why!! He LOVES a good popsicle, especially if it's orange and will make a HUMONGOUS mess!

I don't know if he got furious because I took the cardboard away from him to stop eating or because I brought him in the house for a bath! He was one angry little guy but cheered right up when he went back outside. Kenna and Syd have been so sweet to him...the take him about everywhere they go so he can play outside with them. He is one lucky little brother!

My favorite friend card...just about ever!

2008-06-04T14:29:00.004-06:00

This card is easily one of my favorites...check out the tricky punched holes in the flower. LOVE IT! We made this one at club too. I have kits made up of these guys as well. I have pre-stamped or not. The pre-stamped are $11, the kit with one stamped card and the rest of the supplies ready for you to make are $8. Envelopes are included. You gotta love that little build-a-brad!

Mini-clipboard

2008-06-04T14:23:00.002-06:00

Check out how cute this little clipboard is!!! It is a perfect card/gift! I put our picture in mine and with the magnet on the back I put in on my magnet board. I have these available for $3 each already made and ready to give! Check out the other designs. Of course, if you are in my club you already made these. Which reminds me...if you are interested in joining a stamp club where you make fun stuff every month, let me know and I'll get you the details!

Color Challenge

2008-06-04T14:17:00.003-06:00

OK...so I am late on posting this one but you have to see the card I created based on this color challenge. I even used the little squares in the corner of the card! We made this one at club last month but I have some kits put together for sale too...just check the next post to see the card and the details

Another card kit

2008-06-04T14:11:00.005-06:00

This is another card kit but this one is all stamped and ready for you to assemble. I have stamped a small orange star in place of the star eyelet so you can add the eyelet if you want or leave it as is. This one really is cuter in person! Because it is pre-stamped it is a bit more than the other kits that aren't. It's $11 and includes the envelopes.

Pocket card kit

2008-06-04T13:51:00.004-06:00

I am finally getting around to posting some of the fun stuff I have been making. If you are in my club you have already seen this one. It really is adorable. I have made up some kits you can purchase that have 1 card all done and the supplies cut and ready for you to stamp and make 5 more cards. You will need your own adhesive, staples, and some stamps but it's all ready to make including envelopes. Cost is $8. If you want it pre-stamped it's $11 and you can choose the saying for the front. It can be a thank you, birthday, wedding...really you name it!

School's out!

2008-06-04T13:43:00.003-06:00

SCREAM AND SHOUT!!!! I get SO excited when my kids are getting out of school. I miss them when they are gone all day and I love the relaxation of summer. Let's be honest...it also gives me a couple more hands, eyes, and voices to help with Brigham and Izzy. The greatest part of the last week of school was that Isabel graduated from preschool. It was so much fun to see her sing and do her part to boss everyone around. It was so darn cute. She is still a firecracker! Sydney and McKenna brought her some pink carnations...I don't know who was more excited, the girls to give them or Isabel to carry them around!

Mommy post

2008-05-22T09:30:00.004-06:00

OK...I don't know if I like being tagged Mickie,but here goes anyhow...

1.Typically, what time do you wake up? 6:30am
2. On a good night, what time are your kids in bed? 8:30 during school, 9:30 during the summer
3. How long have you been a mommy? almost 11 years
4. How old were you when you became a mom? on my 25th birthday
5. What is your favorite kids T.V show? Super Why!, Backyardigans
6. What is your least favorite kids T.V. show? Yo, gabba gabba, dubba dubba, whatever!
7. What is your favorite chore? I don't think I have one! Although I don't mind cleaning sinks
8. What is your favorite meal to cook? Ummmm, yah, I don't love cooking
9. What meal do you cook most often? Isabel loves noodles so I'll go with noodles or homemade pizza
10. What is your kids favorite meal? They are so sweet and compliment almost every meal but I think it's probably homemade pizza no...it's chicken puffs, I need to make those
11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? I love when he puts them to bed. I get so tired by nightfall that I just can't do it! I also love when he plays baseball or soccer with them.
12. What are 5 things that make you smile when you’re being a mom?

1. Isabel's clothing choices and hair do-s.

2. Brigham saying ma and hugging me.

3. McKenna reading to me when I don't feel well.

4. Sydney hugging me so tight and for so long.

5. Listening to their answers at Family Home Evening and realizing that they get the gospel better than I do!

13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be? To see Grandma M and Papa Doc on their mission in Chicago.

14. When was the last time you went out without your kids? We went to Chili's after McKenna's program. It reminded me why we don't do restaurants with all of them very often.
15. What is your favorite pastime/activity to do with your kids? I love it when they make cards and scrapbook with me. I love it when we go to the movies together too.
16. Name one thing you said you would never say as a mother? "You are not the mother". I heard it all the time and I say it all the time
17. Name something you do, that your own mom did? Love my kids more than anything!
18. What is your favorite quality your mom has? Charity and Optimism
19. What is your favorite kids book? I love you this much, Alice the Fairy, The Kissing Hand
20. What is your favorite advice for new moms? Hold that new baby and just sit the day away. Listen when they talk no matter how silly the story. Tell them you love them.
21. What is your most heartbreaking moment as a mom? Seeing the worry and concern they had when I went through cancer. No child should be that scared or worried, ever.
22. What is your most joyful moment being a mom? It's the little things...soccer games, church programs, singing in the car to the radio..all those things are great fun if we can get there in the convertible with the top down
23. When was the last time you told one of your kids you loved them? This morning when they left for school.
24. When was the last time you were told? At the same time!

And I know my family already did this so I tag Angi Holt, Kari Lyn Harris, Tanya Wilky,

6 random things ANSWERED

2008-05-22T09:16:00.002-06:00

So it's time for the answers and the prizes. This was so funny! I laughed at some of the guesses...especially yours Tanya!

1. Where is my favorite place in my house? A couple of you got this one...it's definitely my stamp/craft room. It's the only room that is totally decorated and almost all mine.

2. What is my favorite movie? Surprisingly no one guessed this one. I love the Ultimate Gift. I also love any romantic comedy...Serendipidy, Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, Pillow Talk, Sweet Home Alabama, The Notebook, Somewhere in Time...but the #1 choice right now is the Ultimate Gift

3. What is my least favorite food? A couple of you got this one!!! Eggs and yes, Rachelle, mustard is a close second

4. If I could go anywhere on vacation where would it be? Chelsey pegged this one, Hungary. I served my mission there and have wanted to go back as a tourist for years. Rachelle is right for second place with Nauvoo and to visit mom in Chicago. Third would be Disneyworld. I know Meg is probably saying Hungary is in Europe but it's really eastern Europe so Chels got that one.

5. What size shoe do I wear? (you notice I didn't ask for pant size...AUUUGH!) Kira and Rachelle got this one....it's a 6 1/2. Although if its a red shoe, I could make almost any size work!

So here's the totals...in first place with 3 correct answers we have Chelsey, Megan, and Rachelle. Second place was Kira with 2 right answers and third place was a tie with no right answers between Kody and Tanya. So...drumroll please....I'll send everybody a prize!!

Last chance

2008-05-20T11:04:00.002-06:00

OK...last chance on the 6 random questions about me. If you are checking out my blog you have to take a guess at my questions. Then, I guess I'll tell you all the answers and get some prizes out. Chelsey insists I still need to post 6 random things about me anyhow. Rude, huh?!?!?

Here goes....and I don't have time to find random pictures to match so it won't be near as cool as Chelsey or Rachelle's! :)

1. I love to eat dough! Batter will also do in a pinch. I love bread dough, cookie dough, pancake batter, even homemade egg noodles before they are cooked. Weird, I know!

2. I love to read. If I had the time everyday I would spend at least an hour just reading. I read the Harry Potter series twice.

3. I have a crush on Michael Buble'. I even like him more than Josh Groban and I hate to admit it, but I like him more than Bon Jovi. That voice, the smirk, the eyes...I'm a gonner!

4. I actually like the smell of ModPodge. I think it's a childhood thing. My mom was a crafter and I think I was raised on the smell of ModPodge. It just means I am making something so I like the smell. If you have no idea what I am talking about you just don't know about dip n' drape dolls and the likes.

5. I can't sew. I know you all think I am crafty but I haven't put any effort into sewing. I made a pillowcase and a bag (which I still have) in Jr. High and I haven't attempted much since. I think it shows my weakness as a true mother because I don't make my kids' Halloween costumes. I just like to use the ones my mom made or buy them or well...glue what I can together. I do enjoy my glue gun.

Is that random enough?

Piano recital

2008-05-19T13:10:00.003-06:00

It's that time of year when we get to see all that our kids have learned over the fall and winter. We went to a piano recital for Sydney and McKenna on Saturday and we were so impressed. They have both learned so much! McKenna played the Pink Panther. Sydney played a duet Can You Feel the Love Tonight and then a solo of Triad Toccatina. They are confident and play so well. It was fun to listen! We are going to miss their piano teachers though. McKenna's teacher, Megan, is heading on a mission to Texas. Sydney's teacher, Melissa, is headed to college this fall. We have loved their sweet way of teaching the girls. It is amazing how much they each enjoy practicing and I really think it's because of their teachers. We'll miss you!

Utah history program

2008-05-19T13:03:00.004-06:00

McKenna is in fourth grade so they did their program on Utah History. It was AMAZING!!! They sang some really great songs and showed all that they had learned this year. It was so much fun to watch. I am so proud of her and her dedication to learning and reading. She is one remarkable youg lady!

McKenna also has some great friends. I love this picture of her and Aspen. They are 2 bugs in a rug!!

Cutest dang boutique stuff!

2008-05-16T18:51:00.005-06:00

This is some of the stuff I have left from the boutique I did. These are the famouse lunch notes. You may have seen them on Chelsey's blog or on Lisa Bearnson's. They are so great because you get 40 notes in a cute tin already for you to personalize and put in your kid's lunch or your hubbies wallet...just anywhere to remind your family and friends you love them. They are $6.95 (all the prices are plus shipping unless you can come pick them up). I also have some packs in a organdy bag instead of the tin for $4.95.

Someone better buy these before I break into them and eat the whoppers! It's just a cute little gift maybe for your visiting teachers or even yourself! Hey...it's only $2.95.

More boutique!

2008-05-16T18:20:00.000-06:00

This is a great one to give away if you don't eat the butterscotch candies first! It's $3.95.

This is a fun container filled with 10 notecards and envelopes already to sign and give away. I like the box almost as much as the cards. I only have 3 of these and they are $7.95.

Color Challenge

2008-05-16T18:00:00.000-06:00

So I LOVE to go to Kristina Werner's blog and see what she has created. She has such a clean, crisp style but way fun. She posts a color challenge each week and since I just started blogging I didn't really have anywhere to post by cards I created. NOW I CAN!!! So...it's the first color challenge but here are the cards I came up with. This is my new favorite combo!

You'll have to crank your head sideways to get the jist of this one...my computer is NOT listening to me.

Side note...I am preparing little card kits so you can purchase a kit and make these cards for yourself. They will come with one finished card you can copy to make 5 more so you'll have a total of 6 cards. The cardstock, ribbon, everything is pre-cut and ready to make. It includes everything but adhesive, even the envelopes are in there! If you don't have the stamp set I used you can substitute another one or you can purchase it. What do you think of that plan? Give me some feedback! I am thinking around $9 in price unless it's got some extra goodies. You can order as many kits as you would like.

No more bags

2008-05-16T11:18:00.002-06:00

Just an update that I am sold out of the cute totes....sorry! (oh, and thanks megan!)

6 Random Things

2008-05-15T11:52:00.002-06:00

OK...I have time for about one blog today and then I'll try to get some pictures of my latest cards. I have some fun stuff almost ready for you all to check out!! Chelsey tagged me to list 6 random things about me and I decided to change it up a bit. I am going to list 6 questions about me. You can list your guesses in the comments. I will send a little surprise to the person who gets it right. If there is more than one I'll draw for the winner...

1. Where is my favorite place in my house?
2. What is my favorite movie?
3. What is my least favorite food?
4. If I could go anywhere on vacation where would it be?
5. What size shoe do I wear? (you notice I didn't ask for pant size...AUUUGH!)

Soccer Stars

2008-05-15T11:46:00.002-06:00

It seems strange, but I love being a soccer mom. It is so fun to see my girls running and getting aggressive and loving soccer. Both Sydney and McKenna scored goals at their games on Saturday. We hustled back after the breast cancer walk and even though we were late for McKenna's game with the Pink Pumas, she scored a goal! WAHOOOO! Sydney's game was after Kenna's and she scored a goal at her game too. YIPPPEE!!

Dancing Diva

2008-05-15T11:36:00.002-06:00

Introducing...our little dancing diva....ISABEL, or chabela if you like that name. So, if you know Izzy you know that she is one spirited little girl and there is always a story. I have said for years that I am going to make a badge for my little independent girls that says they dressed themselves. For example, I am not one to love polka-dots, leopard print, and say a blue jacket all in one outfit. Izzy on the other hand just loves to do her thing. She has been in a phase of all one color from head to toe but she breaks out once in a while. Well, I finally made the badge and she wore it long enough to show of her "chipmunk dance" and then said it wasn't so cute so she didn't want to wear it. I should have known the independence would take over. So...I am back to reminding about everyone I see that I am not colorblind, nor do I WANT my kids to be teased. They are just their own little people!

Race for the Cure

2008-05-15T11:26:00.002-06:00

I am now a one year survivor!! We did the Race for the Cure last Saturday which was amazing. They had 16,000 pre-registered so you can imagine the crowd. LOVE IT!!! You get a pink shirt if you are a survivor and then they took a group photo after the survivor parade. It was so great to see women and men of all ages standing up as survivors. When you walk (or run if you can make it through the mass of people) you can fill out a paper to pin on your back and list who you are walking for. I really fight for that cure so that my sisters and sweet little girls don't have to battle this ugly disease. So here's my little reminder....do your self-exam when you get in the shower next and if you are over 40, get in and get a mammo. Trust me, you want to catch it early!

Is it Spring yet?

2008-05-06T12:42:00.003-06:00

Brigham is all about outside! He loves it out there. If the door is open he is like a little rocket headed for outer space...he's outta here! He loves bubbles, rides on the trike and recently even decided to try some dirt! I can hear him thinking," You never know...it just might taste good Mom and besides, I look good in dirt!" He is so funny and all boy!

Mom's day gift

2008-05-05T15:06:00.005-06:00

If you are needing a new scripture bag or you want to give your mom something great this year...you have to see these cute bags I put together. They would be fun to fill with goodies and then she can use the tote when she has emptied it! They are $9.95 plus shipping (if you can't pick it up) but the best part...they are buy 2 get one free! I have a bunch of different colors and flowers so let me know which combo you would like! ENJOY!! Stay tuned for more of my fun crafty gift ideas...

Howdy!

2008-05-05T13:52:00.002-06:00

I am just working on getting this thing up and running! Get ready for some fun crafty and stamp ideas, cute stuff for sale, and updates on our sweet family!

2008-04-20T19:13:00.003-06:00

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