Long time, no post....

My SIL and Mom mentioned that I haven't posted in a while. Well, nothing much has been happening... I've been injured, I tried running through it. It's my plantar fascia, and it got worse. So my personal physical therapist, Cheryl, convinced me to stop running until it's better.

On one of my non-runnng weekends, we went SUP-ing in Dana Point Harbor. We had to carry the boards from the shop to the beach... those things are heavy! It's a good thing that Jim came with us. I admit that I fell in. It's hard to balance when I can't put my full weight on my foot (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!).







Jim and Jena were gone camping for a few days, and it's as if all the critters knew that Jena was gone! We got a visit from Hoover:





And from Sylvester:



Here are some more pics that I took of Cheryl running... since I can't run, I have lots of Cheryl running pictures. Here's Cheryl smokin' Steve. Haha! Yeah, Steve, we are letting this one go viral, lol!



Here's a pic of me... no running, but I'm out there on my bike. I didn't take this one, obviously. I guess it's really trendy and cool to take slanted pictures now. So, do I look cool?



One last picture:



So, that is all that's up at our house.

We have adventures in home decorating coming up SOON!!!

Single Layered Debossed Card

I'm leaning more and more toward single layer cards... they fit in envelopes much better than the fully embellished ones.





I LOVE the debossed technique shared a PTI MIM. I used the Be Happy Stamp set and matching dies from PTI.

Check out this technique HERE.

Summer Cut

Jena is looking a little raggedy, and with the 100F+ days, she needs a cool summer cut. Here is Jena before...



Here she is after!



Jena LOVES her new haircut...

Look who's come to visit...

She has taken up residence in my hanging basket... can you see her?





The geraniums were really starting to come back nice too. Oh, well... She already has eggs so she gets to stay. :oD

HOT HOT HOT!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Cheryl and I had a nice run in the morning with Run with Soul, and then to my folk's house for lunch and dessert. I hope you all had a great Mother's Day!

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Jim made enchiladas and my favorite, chile rellenos!
... and for dessert... chocolate wine and brownies, YUM!!!



Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Puppy-Trot'in

The wind was howling and the rain was pouring last night, but this morning was bright and beautiful! We took the opportunity for a 5-mile run at Dana Point... Cheryl, Jena-girl and me! It was an easy 9:40 pace today. We gotta rest up! Marathon training starts again tomorrow.



On the job front... Cheryl started seeing patients this week and working on her own. She is LOVING her new job!
I hope you all have a great weekend!

Happy Easter!

Welcome Spring! Welcome Easter! It's the time to celebrate all things new... new goals, new outlook on life, and renewal of spirit...

Cheryl and I were out running Aliso South Wilderness Part yesterday, and the wildflowers were in full bloom!



We decided that we are joining a Christian running group called, "Running with Soul." Next week they start their marathon training for the Long Beach Marathon. I don't think we are running a marathon in October, but it should be fun to train with them. Everyone there is very very nice! The leaders of the group, Naomi and Steve, are Ultra runners. We should learn some great running tips from them. Something for Cheryl to store away for her Ultra someday...



Happy Esster everyone!

April Card Kit Reveal!

Welcome to the Club Mojo April card kit reveal! We have 10 ladies in the club this year!!! These are all wonderful ladies who I've had the good fortune to meet at Scrappin' Mojo.

It's time for our Club reveal, and this month's card kit was put together by Kim O! I love the sweet spring-time prints! I had lots to play with. I combined Kim's wonderful kit, with the stamps/embellies that I received from Beth and Terri as prizes from out last online crop.

Here is my first card. It uses paper/embellies from Kim's kit and sequins/stamps from Beth.





This one uses paper from the Kim's kit, vellum/cardstock/acrylic butterflies from Terri, and bling from Beth.





My last card uses paper and embellies from Kim's kit, cardstock/vellum from Terri and sequins from Beth.





That's it for me this month! Be sure to checkout the creations from the other ladies:

Thanks for stopping by! Please visit the other ladies in the card kit to see what they have created:

Beth - bethiejs.blogspot.com
KimP - Mojo Reveal
Diane - mumblebeedesigns.blogspot.com
Terri - jazzyscrappertidbits.blogspot.com
Mary - justanotefrommary.blogspot.com
KimO - Mojo Reveal
Jan - Mojo Reveal
Niki - ellenaspaperhouse.blogspot.com

Joshua Tree National Park

Welcome to Jumbo Rocks Campground at Joshua Tree National Park. Where it is bright, sunny and about 50F.



Can you see our truck and trailer down there?



We took several treks through the desert...



... through the Joshua Tree forests....



... and exploring the occasional cave.



Jena LOVES camping! She's a real dirt dog!



An unexpected surprise from all the rain we just had... There were lots of desert flowers in bloom:





It was a GREAT weekend, but now it's back to work...
Have a great week all!