Oh my goodness! Can this be??? It's hard to believe that she's growing up so fast!
We were supposed to celebrate her birthday last night, but had to postpone till next weekend cause little Missy went and got herself sick - so we have rescheduled for next Saturday night! But all was not lost on the original party day.... the grandma's came through with flying colors! Grandma Jane brought over a BIG pink box FULL of all sorts of art supplies! Moo spent most of yesterday coloring, gluing. painting and mess making! Last evening we went to Target where Moo spent the money Grandma Bette sent for her birthday on a back pack with wheels! She has been wanting one for a while, so it is very cool that she bought it herself!
Got my Christmas cards done! They were going to be a real neat folded card, all customized - very cool... went to order them and realized I was getting ready to spend $65.00 on cards that were going to get tossed out after the holidays... I decided to go cheap.... I am now sending cool Christmas post cards! Please don't think less of me because I was being frugal... we have a slew of birthdays to prepare for in the next coming months...
and speaking of birthdays.... what do you get boys that have birthdays soooo close to Christmas??? Ken's birthday is right before Christmas, and Jon's is right after... OY they are so hard to buy for! For Jon, we can buy games for I guess, but Ken is another story...
we both really like this black tree wall art from signals but not suitable as a birthday gift
he doesn't like the clothes I pick out for him - picky, picky...
I know absolutely ZERO about his hobby...
maybe I will just take him to dinner and call it good.
40 days till Christmas... ladies and gentlemen get your wallets out!
we have been blessed with gorgeous weather, the past two days... after days of rain & snow in October, the last day was gorgeous!
Since I last posted, a new shootout was unveiled "Spooky & Fun" is the theme...
entry number 1
It is my favorite Halloween decoration - instead of snow bats fly around when it's shaken!
Then we got lost in the country for a day....
Linda "drove a tractor" to bring back memories of the farm
Here is Moo...
We started the day shopping in the small town of Weeping Water, went to a pumpkin patch somewhere around there and ended at the winery.... what a LOVELY day!
Then last night was HALLOWEEN! Love it! Started the day with Linda being a sport, for a shoot out photo... that I didn't even post...
a blonde, texting while driving.... SPOOKY!
next we have Minnie Moo
the shot I finally entered as my second one:
and I will close this post with the coolest treat holder I have ever seen!
Have a great week!
more photos for you...
Moo's tepee...
pumpkins at market...
such a handsome boy...
taking flight
Moo having fun!
goose
chicken - I love chicken photos
the boys
Moo & miniature horse race - horse won!
which witch is Jon?
my heart belongs to this man....
A lovely fall afternoon....
so if you don't mind... I will show you , through photos, what we have been up to...
took fourth place in a contest with this entry as my interpretation of "tall".
we had two visits from the tooth fairy
caught a moment together...
and another moment...
submitted another photo into a competition (weather was not cooperating)
snapped this girl scout at a neighborhood gathering at the church - isn't she gorgeous?
one final shot - the calm before the storm... she threw a MONSTER sized tantrum shortly after this was taken!
Have a great week... I will try to post again (with substance) soon!
Spotted Dog Designs aka Valerie Wibbens is now at the Lilypad! I am part of her team!! I just love her stuff! She is just so inventive & creative! Visit her shop here
I was able to create a quick page (my first) using her fabulous "fallish" kit... if you'd like it, you can grab it here
Just replace the picture and you're done!
I will be sharing some more lay outs soon!
I am proud to be on a few teams that I need tell you about here!
For the photography lover in us all... I am now creating for the fabulous Kathryn Wilson! If you are not familiar with Kathryn's work....
scrap shop at Oscraps kathryn wilson
and guess what else????
I am proud to announce that I am creating for Emily Merritt also! Feel free to grab the blinkie!
She is now at the Lily Pad!
MORE NEWS COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep watching here!
wish I felt a bit better... stuffy nose congestion...then it lets loose... arggggg. I hate this!
I haven't done much these past few weeks, with my camera. Hope to remedy that this evening while Moo has her karate class.
A few weeks ago, I took some portraits for a gal at work... love this family portrait.
cute family huh???
Hope to have some new things to share soon!
We got our hair cut... me just a trim... Moo, a whole new do!
We cut a lot off. She is now sporting a classic a-line bob. Shorter in the back, longer in the front... and it is really cute! I started to get a bit nervous as the hair started to fall to the floor, but it was well worth it!
my little cutie patootie!
a dear friend of mine lost her husband yesterday morning.
He was only 46... and died from pulmonary edema - basically he drowned in his own fluids.
He was very sick for a few weeks and didn't think it was bad enough to warrant a doctors visit. He ended up collapsing because he couldn't get enough oxygen...
please let this little blurb serve as a warning.... if you are sick for more than a few days and it doesn't seem to be getting better, please see you doctor!
I have a friend in need of prayers... if you have a second, hug those that you love close. You never know what God has planned for their next moment.
