Color Me Happy!

This is a layout using the "Glee" line from Bo Bunny. They have the cutest papers! Of course it helps when you have an adorable daughter!

Halloween Parade

This layout was fun to make. I believe the paper is KI Memories. The pic w/the ribbon is actually like a mini-album attached to the outside of the page protector so you can flip through and see the 6 other pics it's holding. A great way to add lots of pics to your layout without having to scrap 10 pages! The photo sleeves I used are made by WeRMemory Keepers/Raw Goods.

Dear Santa...

Loved this paper for Karissa's portraits with Santa. I used Making Memories clear glitter glaze to add some sparkle to the page elements. LOVE IT!

Cry Baby...Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl

LOVE the Cosmo Cricket "Dutch Girl" line of paper. It was perfect for this layout! Karissa was throwing a fit, so I thought I would take her pics so she could see how foolish she looked. Gotta scrap the good and the bad right?

I Love You Because...Creative Cafe

This is a layout taught for the Creative Cafe Scrappy Hour class at our local scrapbook store. The pocket holds little "love notes" to Todd.

More Layouts....

This layout was a real hit at the Scrapbook Supply Store. I love all the buttons and how they act as the "patterned paper." This layout used the Bazzill scallop paper and Creative Cafe buttons and elements.

My Favorite Layout...at Least For Today!

This layout is by far one of my favorite. I know I say that about all my layouts, but really...this is it! I love the soft romantic patterns and the paper screams "Spring" to me. I am so tired of Winter...sigh. Anyway, the paper is from the Fancy Pants Botanical line and the buttons are Creative cafe of course! This is a very simple layout, but it looks like I spent hours hours on it! This project will be offered as an upcoming Scrappy Hour class at the Scrapbook Supply Store.

2 of a Kind

I can't get over how much Todd and Karissa look alike. He can never deny being her father that's for sure!

Great News!

We took Karissa to Duke yesterday and the doctor was very happy with Karissa's progress. She is in "Medical Remission" meaning she is symptom free while on her meds. She said if she continues to do this well, they will begin to taper her off her meds in June. It will take about a year to taper her off the meds, but it's a start. Needless to say, we are thrilled! We hate having to give her the shots. It's still very hard on her...and us. Please continue to pray for her and her continued improvement.

It's been a while since I have posted any updates and pics. It seems like we are always so busy. Always something to do. Right now Todd is repainting the downstairs (after 6 paint samples!) He did not like the deep yellow/gold color. Wants it softer, like our FL house was painted. And he hated the window treatments. So, we bought new treatments for the sliding glass door-sheer panels with a garden type print in saiges, gold, rusts and reds. Will hang them with clip rings on a black wrought iron rod. The other two windows will have sheer ascot valances in a silver saige color. We moved the washer and dryer upstairs and now we have a HUGE pantry in the kitchen! HURRAY! Love it! The washer and dryer is now in the master bath where the old shower stall used to be. We removed the garden tub and put in a large custom shower. It's really beautiful and makes such a difference! Dale built it and my brother tiled it. They did a FANTASTIC job!

We decided that we'll send Karissa to public school. We toured the school we're zoned for and really liked it. We talked to other parent's who send their children there it was like a Bethal love fest! They have had nothing but good things to say about it. So, we'll give it a try. They have the multi-age classrooms and lots of extra-curriculear activities. They have a new principal (she lives in our neighborhood-right aound the block!) and she has made MANY improvements in the short time she has been there. If we decide we don't like it, we can always pull her out. We register her next week. I can't belive our little baby starts school in August! She's growing so fast!

We had a great Christmas. It was nice to spend it at home. Karissa received so many toys. If it had a Princess on it-she got it! She still LOVES the Disney Princesses! We went to Orlando for a week in January. We took Karissa to Disney World. It was her first trip and she loved it! She got to meet Cinderella and Aurora. She was so excited she was shaking! I took alot of pics!

Todd got me a new camera for my birthday! It's a red Cybershot and it fits in my purse. I love it! I always have it with me. And it takes GREAT pics! My Aunt came up for the weekend of my birthday. We had a crop at the Scrapbook Store. It was so much fun! My friend Vicky came up from Asheville too. She FINALLY started scrapbooking! Woo-Hoo, I converted another one! We also went to the Ringley Brothers circus. It was an amazing show! Karissa loved it! It was her first time at the circus and she was amazed!

We went to the Melting Pot for Valentines day. We decided to take Karissa with us. She only liked the chocolate. Mmmmmm! I want a fondue set! Todd and I both really like it. Todd got me a dozen red roses, he got a professional whip canister for his cold coffee drinks he likes and Karissa received a little gold chain with a floating heart.

That's it for now! Have a great weekend!

Peace!