The drawing by Cheryl isn't new... I just moved it from a different wall. And I added a couple of my favorite layouts of the kids. The highlight of the wall is my Christmas present from Chris. Isn't this great?!!! It's a panorama he took of Positano, Italy last summer. I really LOVE it!
I get a feeling of excitement and anticipation before a race. That is the feeling that I want to have each and every day when I wake up. Then "ready, set, GO!" The horn goes, off and I take off running! I want to run into my day with that spurt of energy and sense of purpose. Then at the end of the day, like the end of a race, I want that great feeling of accomplishment! So I am GOing and starting the year off with a BANG! Happy New Year to EVERYONE!
Everyone needs thank-you cards after Christmas, right? I made this card with a new Ippity stamp set. I love those BIG flowers!
I used my favorite stamp for adding backgroud texture... the worn grid stamp from Unity Stamp Co.
Now time to plan my next project!
Here are a few more FUN family pictures:
We had tons of food. Aunt Mary told everyone to not bring anything, so of course, everyone brought something!
We also had games:
... AND Santa made an appearance:
And we aren't done yet! The next day is Christmas! Yes, even Jena got presents...
Then we head to Grandma's and Papa's house for more presents!
And here it is! The Christmas KISS!!!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!
The cards are out and delivered!
The ornaments are done!
I went simple this year and attached a group shot of the kiddos to a small wooden plaque from Michael's.
While the paint was drying on the ornaments, and I had all my paints out... I started a new She Art background. I learned from looking at the backgrounds made by my friend, Mary. Her backgrounds are so much cleaner than mine... I kept the embellishment to the outside of the page and used less black. I think it came out nice.
This is going to be the perfect background for the BFF girls that Cheryl drew out for me. I thought the girls that Cheryl made looked too old, so I changed their clothes (thanks Old Navy!). They are going to be cute, cute, cute!
This is a different look for me. I thought it would make a good GUY card. Thanks for dropping by!
Thanks for looking! Merry Christmas!
The stockings are up, waiting for Santa to arrive!
Chris found himself a nice hidey-hole tucked in behind the Christmas tree.
Jena found a nice comfy spot for herself too.
I took Friday off work and finished all the Christmas shopping. Then I spent all day today wrapping! Poor Jena... her comfy spot is now full of presents!
I need to show off my boxes and tags! Cute, huh? (That's why it took me all day to wrap presents ;oD )
Jim and Chris did some decking on the outside of the house too! Don't the lights look great?
It's been a long day of Christmas-y activity! Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
