How Did I End Up Here?

What I Love . . .

scrapbooking again. I just haven't had enough time this summer, but on Monday I got one layout done, and on Tuesday I got 4 layouts done. Can't share them all yet, but man I have missed it. Here is one I did using the Studio Calico kit for July. Not the greatest of scans, but you get the idea.

 

CHA previews. It's high holiday in the scrapbooking world and the midseason releases are being revealed. Makes me all excited to hoard buy the new lines!

My IPhone. The love affair isn't over, people. 12-step program, here I come!

The Killing on AMC. My brother told me about it, and man I am hooked. I only saw the 2nd half of the season online, and will watch the whole series on rerun every Sunday night.

Pinterest. Man, I can kill so much time looking for inspiration. And can I just say I even have the app for my IPhone? Shut the front door!

My Tassimo. I am in love with an iced coffee drink right now, and Chai Tea Latte.  YUM.

Staying up late and sleeping in. Summer is my season, to be certain.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

p.s. Happy Birthday, Hayley!

 

 

Another fun-filled weekend!

This is by far the busiest summer I've ever had. Now don't get me wrong, it's all been fun. Family and friends, catching up, staying up way too late, celebrations . . . it's ALL GOOD. Tiring? You betcha. Work? Not at all.

A lowdown of the festivities:

Lauren, Em, and Kevin came into town Friday. Can I say how much I miss my beautiful girl? Or how much we adore her boyfriend (hobl)? Or how much I adore his mom? I always feel so complete when my girls are both home.And as you can see, Jenna was just a little excited to see Lauren. LOL! We stayed up late, and made some party favors for the shower on Saturday.

Saturday am we got up and went out for breakfast and shopped a bit downtown. Then home to make the salads for the party, and then off to Jami's for the shower prep.

Here are Em and Kevin. Dang, they're a good looking couple! And no, the shower was not for the two of them. ;)

It was for these two. My nephew and his bride-to-be. Debbie gave a speech about joining the family as a thank you for the shower, and I totally teared up. She is a keeper.

And I can't forget the other couple of the family, including the birthday girl, Hayley. Nick is one cool dude. Just sayin'.

Then it was clean up from the shower, run home to nap, then off to a Loons game. Lauren's bubble gun wa a big hit with Wyatt.

Both boys loved playing with Uncle Dave!

When it got dark the lighted glasses were a big hit!

And the big kids didn't want to miss out on the fun!

And the prep for the fireworks began . . .

Who is having the most fun?!

Then up early on Sunday to visit Pa, and celebrate Hayley and Jenna's birthday.

And Pa got to be in on the action. It completed the weekend, for sure.

Our family is changing. Growing. It's exciting! And the fact that we are all still here to enjoy these changes? Priceless.