One more day ~

Gus will be coming home tomorrow! The breeder sent me pictures of our little guy today. Isn't he photogenic?

Well, we made it 4 months ~

We tried. We made it four months without having dogs, and realized we really do enjoy them and need to have one. So I would like to introduce you to Gus. He is an AKC bred Basset Hound. He will be joining our family this weekend. Isn't he sweet? These pictures are from November 8, when he was 7 weeks old.

Time for an update ~

It looks like it's been awhile since I've visited my own blog. I do have good excuses though. I have been in full wedding planning mode. We are down to just 12 days so we are in the final planning stage. I just need to put zippers and hems in the bridesmaid dresses. They are really cute, and have all ready passed the true test of a bridesmaid dress. Kristine plans to wear hers to a dance in December. No pictures yet. You'll have to wait for after wedding posts. Rod has his suit, I have my dress. Haircut and updo appointments are made. Thanks Ronda! We just have to get final guest estimates and finalize reception food and buy ties for the guys. Jen and Trever have been busy making lots of plans, and decisions and buying a house. They close this next week, so they will have a house to move into. We are just waiting for family to get here and get the party started.

And we got to celebrate Halloween with the little girls. Alex and Michelle had a family dress up party on Friday so the little bumble bee and lady bug, AKA Kymber and Sydni went with us to the Trunk or Treat. Kristine wore her bee costume too and Kymber thought it was so fun to match. I do have pictures of that night. It turned into a nice evening considering the day started out with snow on the ground. However I do remember going trick or treating in knee deep snow many years ago, so we were lucky to have it so nice.

I love this picture of Kristine. She adds so much fun to our family!!

Kymber learned how to say "trick or treat" this year. Isn't she cute!

Sydni was one wiggly little ladybug.

Lookin' at Stampin' Up! ~

I just wanted to share this with all of you. I've been doin' Stampin" Up! for almost two years now and have loved the opportunity to share crafty things with others, (and the discount has been great too). You have the opportunity to make your business/craft hobby as big or as little as you would like. Actually there are many who join just to get the discount and don't get really involved. The great part is it is your choice. I've especially enjoyed the new digital papercrafting program, My Digital Studio. I've all ready done wedding invitations and cards with it and love how they look.


With the launch of the new My Digital Studio software, Stampin' Up! is sweetening the deal to join. Now you can purchase an exclusive Starter Kit that includes My Digital Studio, in addition to stamps, inks, and accessories. Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!)


The new starter kit includes:

My Digital Studio software
Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers
Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
Button Latte Designer buttons
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive
Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

So if this interests you, or if you know someone who might be interested let me know.

Wendy

UStamp pass ~

It is time to announce who has won the free pass to UStamp with Dawn and Friends Holiday 09.

I am one of the "Friends" and get to give away a pass. How fun for me.

Well, the winner is

Kellee Cox.

I'll send your email to Dawn and watch for your invitation and the link to join.

The rest of you watch for a post later today. Dawn has another pass for me to give away.

Engagement Photos ~

Here they are!! Jennifer and Trever's Engagement Photos. I love how they turned out. Trever's Mom took them. I'm working on the announcements this week, but you'll have to wait to get those in the mail. I'm doing them with the new Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio program. You will love it.

New UStamp Announcement ~

I'm so excited to let you know that I was asked by Dawn to be a Guest Designer for her Holiday UStamp. It has been fun to be a part of the Fall UStamp and see projects from the amazing designers she has helping her, so to be invited again is a treat for me.

And I have a treat for you too. I have a free pass to UStamp Holidays to give away here on my blog. Just leave a comment on this post and we will have a drawing. And just so you know, I might have a lot of blog readers, but not many commenters, so your chances are pretty good of winning.

Wedding Bells ~

Just when it looks like things are getting back to normal something comes along to remind me that "Normal is just a setting on the dryer."

This time it is a fun occasion that we are preparing for. Jennifer and Trever announced last week that they are engaged. So, we are in full wedding planning mode. We are starting the list of lists that we need to start making and all of the other fun wedding tasks. They are getting pictures taken this weekend then I can show you a picture of the happy couple.

Watch Class Pictures~

Here are a few pictures of watches I have done recently. I love how they turned out and have enjoyed having a watch again and not having to rely on my cell phone to tell the time. I am teaching a watch class for the ladies at church this week and my blog was a good place to show some pictures of what we are going to be doing. Enjoy your enening. I am off to get the supply lists made up.

It's my day on UStamp! ~

If you have been following my blog, you know I was asked to be a Guest Designer for UStamp! It is an online Stampin' Up! class. Dawn Rapsas has organized it, and includes several designers from all over the world to share projects and ideas. Well, my project is up today, and there is another variation version coming up tomorrow. It was fun to be asked to be a part of this. Just thought you would like to know. Here is a peek at my project.I've had lots of fun creating with the new stamps that have come out this fall, so you'll have to stop back and see what I've made.