Friends Forever

I am incredibly blessed to have three wonderful best friends. Sometimes I still can't believe we have remained so close for so long. After meeting in highschool, we have all taken our separate paths, but we have always been there for each other and now have another common bond, motherhood. I truly cannot imagine my life without them. These photos were taken three years ago at a local brewery and restaurant. I remember having such a great time that night. The papers in this layout are all Cosmo Cricket. I bought the chipboard letters from Oriental Trading Company quite awhile ago. I find the best way to color them is with the Bic permanent markers. Then, for this layout, I spritzed them with glimmer mist.

Dirt, Lots and Lots of Dirt

We are on day two of our landscape construction process. This has provided the kids a lot of "ooo's" and a lot of "ahhh's". One large tractor, a bobcat, a dumptruck, plenty of noise, and more than enough dirt keeps them contented all day long.  They wait patiently for Mr. Mike to finish and the second he's done for the day, they are outside with their old pair of shoes, checking out all the movement of earth. I have to say it is pretty exciting.

Little Reading Nook

This is one of my favorite rooms in the house. It just oozes, "Sit down with your favorite book and cup of tea please." It's a small room, so it manages to be the cleanest room of all. We finally got some "grown-up" bookcases that we have packed with our favorite books and small treasures.



Hello Spring?

Yes, I'm adding a question mark to that because it certainly does not feel like Spring is coming anytime soon. Cold, cloudy, rainy...I thought I lived in Southern California. Well, time for another Mojo Monday. If nature is not bringing Spring to me, then I'll create some of my own. I could barely wait for my Taylored Expressions order, so the second it got here, I started inking it up. I love all of the beautiful images. This Springtime set coordinates really well with the Stampin' Up paper I've had for awhile. I just love Spring colors!

Welcome to the Jungle

Our little nephew turned one this past week. He has brought us so much joy. We love watching him throw a fastball across the room, eat just about anything, and bond with his cousins who adore him. I love these small Imaginisce jungle-themed stamps, they are perfect for celebrating toddlerhood.  At the party, Superman flew in for a visit.



After My Own Heart

Paige started scrapbooking today. She received a Hello Kitty scrapbook as a birthday gift and I finally got around to ordering the pictures from her party. Then, I bought her a little taperunner from Staples, which really made her feel cool. She squealed, "My very own tape thingy!"  Immediately, she sat down and got to work. A girl after my own heart.

Banana Nut Muffins

Not only is Tyler Florence easy on the eyes, he has a great banana nut muffin recipe that is easy to make. I whipped up these bad boys in less than hour this afternoon. I don't expect them to last too long, hopefully there will be a few for Brian when he gets home.

What We're up to Wednesday

The weather was so beautiful today, so I took advantage and packed us up for the pool. I had so much fun snapping photos of the kids jumping into the water. By far, this one turned out to be my favorite. Paige was on a mission to get major height and she sure accomplished that for her five year old self.