I survived.......

Well, i did it...........i survived turning 40. My day was great from start to finish..........my dear friend Michelle treated me to a birthday Starbucks, then over to the store to finish some LO's (inspired by the very talented Jhoana) that will be going up in my newly decorated bathroom. After that we headed out to my Dad's for my big (little) b-day bash. I knew there was fun to be had since my brother could not wait for this day..........you see he is 3 years younger and loves to remind me of that. As soon as i drove up i had caution tape streamers and a blow-up walker there to greet me..............and the best of all- my sister-in-law made the cutest shirts for me and my brother (at his request)..........i will share pictures of those soon. Too much fun was had by all and I so enjoyed spending my special birthday with family and friends. My Dad and step-mom gave me the most gorgeous diamond necklace, got this cute stuff, and this awesome purse, and a little Nordy's and Starbucks $$$$ to play with - but most of all a night of memories to last and laugh about forever!!! THANK YOU everyone!!!!

Tomorrow..........

Well, the day is near.............the big "40" tomorrow. WOW!!!!

Tonight was a good warm up.........first my little family made me a yummy spice cake, love it! Then just the hubby and I went to dinner HERE and at dinner he gave me the prettiest little blue box with THIS in it..........then off to a "Fabulous" party for my dear friend from high school, Donna.........she hit the big "40" a day before me. I got to see my high school friends......love getting together with these girls.........it may be only once every 6 months or even longer but we love to chat.....reminisce and LAUGH all night!!!!!!!!!! Fun stuff: A night of "old" friends, wonderful food, drinks and a little bit of Vegas.........oh, and a yummy cake too.

Well, off to bed..........this old lady needs some sleep......looking forward to tomorrow!!!!

Can you guess where we've been?

Squeezed in some scrappin'................

OK...........i have no business doing this right now - i have so much going on but of course i made the time to make these cute things for Brooke's Dance class. Put a little book together for her teacher too. I gathered pictures from the past 4 years of recitals and made a cute little 4x4 board book with them. Used some Love, Elsie and some great new polka dot paper i got from a sweet "Friend" (thanks again Heather). Here are a of couple pages from 2005 and 2008.......

Just my little way of saying Thank You...........Oh, and got her a little Nordy's treat too!!!!

Dress rehearsal..........DONE!

YES...........we made it thru dress rehearsal day. I didn't think we were going to. Fever broke but the ear is a problem now...........probably ear infection - poor thing. Couldn't sleep last night so had to take the curlers out. Not at curly as we normally can get it but for a sick little girl don't you think she looks pretty darn cute!!!! The girls always look so cute and did great up on stage. The big show is Saturday and I hope that the little princess will be all better by then.

Summer is flying by............

Wow........it's already into July. I know, I know..........we still have a lot of summer left but wow has it gone by quick so far. We've been hitting the beach at least once a week and swimming a lot - so much that my little one's hair has a hint of "green" to it. Ooops!!!! Took Brooke and my niece to see the new American Girl movie "Kit". Super cute!!! Spent the 4th with family at my Dad's and the hubby didn't have to work - Yippee!!! Hit the track at Pole Position. The boys love it and so do my nieces - but it was Brooke's first time......she was not sure but gave it a try. Of course pulling out onto the track she ran into a trash can (why they have it there i do not know) of course it was metal and made all kinds of noise........freaked her out. But the Pole Position guys talked her into giving it a try . Well all it took was one wipe out and she was done. I told her how brave she was............told her how when mommy was little i was not as brave and missed out on a lot of fun. I am so happy she is willing to try things - unlike me when i was little.............i was the biggest chicken!!!!! Poor thing - after that i could tell something was up..........and of course the fever set in and now sore throat and ear ache...........just in time for a busy busy week.....................not good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a nice fiskateer surprise...............

Will you just look at what i got today from a very sweet friend........I want to let her know that this just made my day...........i wasn't having the best day and then my hubby gets home and hands me this surprise. What a wonderful pick-me-up!!!!!!!! Scrappy goodies make me happy!

Thank you sooooooo much Cheryl.