I Love Cards and Cosmo Cricket!

Yep, I do. Love them both.

I love making cards because they are so little and fun and I get to give them to people I love to brighten their day.


I love Cosmo Cricket because their products aren't just great for scrappin' but also for card making! Their Ready, Set, Chip adds that perfect touch to cards and their Elements and Stickers and Rub Ons have wonderful sentiments.

Oh, and don't get me started on their versatility! From little boys to weddings to heritage themes, Cosmo Cricket's got you covered! Their lines also can be intermixed and used for other themes than what they were intended.

They are my kind of company!

Yep, this is a blatant plea to be considered for their design team! LOL!

Go, baby, go!

Well, I've been getting up early to work out and at first I was feeding Audrey at that time.
I've since wised up and realized that she's going to get used to waking at 5:00am if I kept that up.

So, yesterday and today I just snuck off to the gym without feeding her. Yesterday she slept until 10:30 and today she slept until 8:00 and then after her feeding went right back to sleep. It's a little uncomfortable for me but my body will adjust soon and I'm really looking forward to this weekend and a nice 8-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep! :D

She's almost ready to move into her own room now. Go, baby girl! :D

Audrey's Room

Thought I'd share some pics of Baby Girl's bedroom. :D


I got the idea for the paper lantern mobile from Ali Edward's blog. I bought the big lantern at IKEA and the little ones at Micheal's. The green and white are as-is but the pink ones were originally white and I sprayed them with Glimmer Mist to make them pink. I want to get some pale pink GM and spray the largest lantern.
The pink chair in the corner is from my grandfather's family's teasel barn. The legs were cut short to match the height of the table in the barn. I have a green one in Mickey's room, too! Mickey stands on the pink one so he can watch and play with Audrey while I change her.

Audrey's little storage cubby. The basket is where I'd rather have the chair but, little man needs to see the baby so in the name of fostering sibling love, I'm okay with it. :D

The rug is one I bought for my scraproom when I lived in my condo. It was in Mickey's nursery until I found a pale blue/green/white one.

And finally, Audrey's baby quilt. My mom made it for her. I just adore it! I couldn't have picked a better one if I'd tried! Thanks, Mom!!! :D

Imaginary Cocoa

I've had more cups of imaginary cocoa this afternoon than I've had my entire life! LOL! Little man, baby girl and I hit the garage sales this morning bright and early. I mean 8:15 early!

How did I manage to get myself and my two kids ready for the day and out the door at that glorious hour? Well, the last three days I've been getting up at the ungodly hour of 5:00 a.m. Yep, FIVE AM! I wake to my cell phone alarm, nurse Audrey, get dressed and go work out.

So, today I bought clothes, books and shoes for the kids, a few goodies for me and a Dora the Explorer talking kitchen. This three foot tall wonder came complete with food and extra dishes for only $15.00! This is the purchase that has led to the imaginary cocoa, snacks of pie and fried eggs and cookies with marshmallows!

I hope all these imaginary calories don't interfere with my weight loss! LOL! :D

Happy Father's Day!

To some great guys!!
My kids dad,
my dad,
my step-dad,
and my father-in-law!

Happy Father's Day, guys!! :D

Four Years

Yep, it's our anniversary today! Four years ago we said our I do's at Willamette Valley Country Club, my brother was our officiant, and there were thunderstorms all around the area but not a one in Canby! Yeah, baby! :D

We're hopefully going to go to dinner in the next few days. He wants to take me to Creekside so he can have ribs and I can indulge in tater tots. Oh, I love the tots! And, I love that man for knowing this! But, with a two month old who is nursing and a mom who still hasn't gotten around to creating a back up stash of milk, it's going to be a while before we can go out without her.

Maybe we'll have someone watch Mickey and take Audrey to Olive Garden or something. Ah, the joys and comprimises of parenthood! LOL!

ps~speaking of little miss, she slept from 10pm to 5am today! Go, baby girl! :D

I closed the bugs door, Mama!

Mickey, after closing the screen door! LOL!