Back to School.......almost!

So getting ready for BTS (back to school) we had that yearly doctor appointment today.....Princess is measuring in at 4 feet & 4 1/8 inches.......really? at 8 years old!!! YIKES! I better start buying 5 inch heals! Weighing in at 62 pounds and both land her in the 65% for her age. Shocking.....I thought the height would of been a higher %.

Still has 20/20 vision....and passed her hearing test as well. Still struggling with some allergy issues...but all in all it was a very good appointment!

So, now we need to finish getting the school supplies and pack up the back pack! Figure out the BTS outfit for the first day and we should be good to go!

She is on her way to Third Grade.....I can't wait for all the fun we are going to have!

Whats been going on?

Spring Piano Recital
Annalise played B-I-N-G-O
She did great! :)





















Memorial Day
Me & my girl!
















Belle & Betsy with Annalise











Jacob playing in the band!



















Beautiful......Priceless....love this girl!

Day 2 of may arts team-up!

Stop by the Bella Blog & the may arts blog to check out all the inspiration!

The newest addition.....

Jill, Jillian, Jillybean, "NO", "stop that"....

The newest little girl here! So cute, so sweet, so lovable, and SHE SLEEPS!!
She meows with no sound!! Too Cute! LOVES to lick...your head, your hand, your face, her toys....

Picked her up December 12....

goodbye Webster...

My little boy......the first pet of my own. Webster Daniel, decided that October 31, 2010 was his last day with us. Passing away... somewhat peacefully in my hands that morning around 7:30am.

Thank you for the 12 years Webby. You will be missed & forever in my heart....I will never forget how soft your belly fur was, the whiney meow you had when you didn't want something/someone, the way you loved to eat, have fresh water from the fridge, and even embraced Jack last year when we brought him home. Thank you 'fuzzybutt' for all your unconditional love. xoxo

Guest Designer....

yes....me :) I am featured in the October Newsletter of a kit company from Canada called Memory Workshop Scrapbook Kits
These Layouts and cards below are what I created for the newsletter. If you sign up to recieve the kit you will recieve the newsletter along with the sketches to go with my layouts and detailed instructions!! You can also request to recieve a sample newsletter right above the join the club button! Sandra (the owner of the company) has some great kits there.....stop by and check them out! It was a pleasure designing for her and playing with all the goodies! (click on photos of Layouts to enlarge)



Danny, Deanna & me


Father's Day 2010....Dad, Deanna, Annalise & me


Scrapbooking with Allyson....& Jack!


Jack with his cone.....what a little cutie!!


Cards for that special someone in your life...

Back to School pictures (finally)

So, off to her first day of School! And I guess being in 2nd grade means mom doesn't get to pick out the outfits anymore....because she is all grown up and gets to do that now. I did win with the hair though ;)

Annalise & her new 2nd grade teacher! She loves him!!

Annalise & Jack

Annalise & her BFF Emily! (too cute)!!!

School outfit day 2 !!

School outfit picked by mom!! ;)

September 8th.....Lance turns 40! How does this happen!!?? Because I remember being 20 when my mom turned 40!!! OH MY!

*us*

Giraffe Kiss???

My girlie & me!

Summer Days.......

July 3rd.....I was asked to be a bridesmaid in my cousin Kristina's wedding....
her & Jim had a beautiful day for an outdoor event!

me walking in.......

me & my girl....Annalise!

Deanna, Kristina & me

my sister & brother with me.....

my fun wedding hair!!

Missing Brenda......

Had a night out in memory of our wonderful cousin Brenda.....
Taken by Ovarian Cancer 5 years ago.....
and we all agreed that we can't believe it has been 5 years,
because she is still so alive in our hearts.

She is truly missed....
Her amazing personality...
the way she could make an entire room "smile" just by walking in.....
her giggle....remember that??
her joy...of simply just "being"...
her love for life and her fight for living....






God has blessed each and everyone of us with her being part of our lives......
In loving memory of Brenda Lee;
cousin, mother, daughter, sister, sister in law, niece, auntie, friend....

Happy Birthday Deanna!!

Happy Birthday

to my baby sister!

Deanna Lynn

love you!
Dee & Phil 2009
ahhh.....yes, drink up!
Because it's YOUR birthday!

Happy Birthday Deanna!

Love you!

xoxo