happy saturday, or what's left of it

Christmas will arrive tomorrow here when we go get our Christmas tree. I have already told Robert that the decorations are going to be low key this year. I just don't have the energy but I'm no killjoy either. I would love to get a smaller tree then we usually do but I can't do that to the boys. They are very excited. Things are moving right along here. I go back to the doctor's office in another week and then they will start seeing me weekly. :0

Harrison and I had a great time painting ornaments last week. We each chose something small, and we were out in no time. While we were uptown we stopped in a new toy store which is super neat. They have the coolest things, we even picked out something for Charlie while we were there. I am thinking about going back in to get one of these. After all, I do need to go back and pick up our finished/fired ornaments.

Has anyone ever seen this before? I love the idea of having a little elf on a shelf and I know the boys would get a kick out of it too.

I have been enjoying super stamper Tim Holtz's new blog. His techniques look very detailed, but he has instructions for each step. I think I can do them on a much smaller scale. Susie, remember we got to see him in action at Carson? His style is very unique, but I think there is something for everyone. You can see his blog here:Tim Holtz

my busy weekend

It has been pretty busy around here as I'm sure you can imagine. I still need to do some Christmas shopping, but I may send Robert out to pick up a couple of things.
I have spent a lot of time at Etsy looking at handmade baby items like, bibs, blankets and burp cloths. There is so much cute stuff to look at, I always get side tracked and then forget what I was originally looking at.

My baby shower was on Sunday. My sister and my mom really knocked it out of the park. Thank you again guys. I will take a couple of pictures to show you all of the hand crafted goodies. My mom made about a dozen each of little pink and blue felt dresses that had a little pregnant bump inside of them. Each guest picked out a dress wear as a pin. One dress in particular had "more" of a belly (a tiny button hidden inside) and whoever picked that one was the winner.
My dad even got involved and made the base for the adorable diaper cake that my mom and Chris made. Look how cute it is. I spent about a half an hour yesterday going through all of the stuff that they packed onto it.
I got a chuckle out of the cake. It says, "Congratulations Jenny, Happy Pushing." Only a mom would love that. I got so many wonderful things, all things that we need. It was so nice to see my friends and family, some of which I haven't seen in awhile. We all had a nice time.
The last picture is a little sneak peek for my card club. Susie's theme was sparkle. Pretty appropriate this time of year, wouldn't you say?
Right now, I am off to Color Me Mine with Harrison to paint a couple of ornaments.

42 days to go!

time is a tickin'

Thank you for your prayers. The memorial service for Julie was on Saturday. It was tough, and beautiful all at the same time. The hardest part was seeing her dad. He just looked so broken. Her sister gave a beautiful eulogy and her daughter got up and read some scripture. She would have been so proud. There wasn't a seat left in the church and I don't think that anyone was surprised about that. I believe the church held 450 people. My mom and I got there early just so we would have a seat.

After the service we headed over to the Disneyland Hotel for a Holiday Elegance luncheon that is put on by our friend's church. We have gone for the last 3 years and it is always fun. It was especially nice this year to end our day on a high note. We did miss my sister though, she stayed back and went to the reception for the service.

That counter over there----> keeps getting lower! I went to my doctor today, and my next appt. is in two weeks. They are seeing me more often now. :0 I feel good. The gestational diabetes test came back normal! That was a relief. Robert is working furiously in his office, so we'll see how that comes along.


We are having Thanksgiving here. I might be crazy, but it will be my immediate family only. No pressure there. Last Friday Harrison had a mini Thanksgiving feast at school and the Grandparents were invited. My mom and mil went, and he was thrilled to have them all to himself. They had a little skit that they had been working on, and he was a pilgrim.


My sister has been planning a baby shower for me and it's all been pretty hush-hush. I had no idea about the invitations. Just look at them! That is my ultrasound picture, my favorite one. The baby is actually waving. :) Robert was involved in getting that to Laureen, who made all of the invitations. She is something else, I tell you. She volunteered to make them, so my sister said, sure! A lot of work went into these, I just had to share with you. I love them. The shower is in a couple of weeks, I know it will seem much more real when I am opening up baby items. This pregnancy has flown by. I was just telling my doctor today that I haven't had time to dwell on it. I am so excited, but I also have two little boys that keep me plenty busy. So, I am just not daydreaming like I was when I was pregnant the first time around and time dragged on and on and on. Only 8 more
weeks to go.

I am doing pretty well with my Christmas shopping. The boys are pretty much done, thanks to this place. I got a few Playmobil items there. Those are high on the wish lists this year. That, and of course anything Lego is always a hit. Now mom, if you are reading this, please let me know what you and dad want. :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

for Julie

Julie, my sister's friend that has breast cancer died today. She had gotten progressively worse from when I was able to see her a little over a month ago. Her body just couldn't take it anymore. I don't think her spirit could either. I will say that she was at peace, at home and surrounded by her loved ones. She finally let go when her son told her it was ok to go. It breaks my heart. I really don't know what else to say. I could tell you all how wonderful she was, that is a given. She was truly. She leaves behind her parents, her siblings, her children and her husband. She was 42.
The service will be sometime next week. I know it will be hard, but you can bet I will be there. For Julie.

challenge #2 results

My good friend Michelle and her sister Faye had a challenge on Monday night to go to any scrapbook magazine, open it up and whatever page you landed on, copy the layout. Here is what I did. The original is from BHG Scrapbooks Etc., Dec. 2007 issue. I opened it to page 53 and chose the layout by Christy Tomlinson. The reason it is posted here and not 2Ps is because I wanted to show you the photo that was taken right after this one. Frankie, my big black galoot loves to swim up to the seat, but he always shakes off so watch out. ;) This is from the summer of 2005.

We had challenge #1 a week ago, and we had so much fun we did it again.
Thanks, Michelle and Faye. :)

welcome to Nov.

November already? Time is ticking away on that little counter over there--->. I am feeling good. Right now I am waiting for my glucose tolerance test results. I had to do the three hour test on Friday. Yes, it was as boring as you would imagine, just me sitting in a lab for three hours and getting my blood drawn every hour. My arms look a little worse for wear, but that's about it.
I'll have a new picture of my growing belly soon.

We survived Halloween. My purple dinosaur and clone trooper did pretty good in the candy department. My sister and niece met us over here along with our friends Kent and Nancy and their two kids. I like going out in a big group, it is always a lot of fun. I lasted longer then I thought I would. About half way through, I headed home by myself. I even made it back in time to pass out some candy, (before I passed out) which hardly ever happens here. I think the neighborhood kids were surprised when they noticed the lights at our house come on.

Today I am finishing up a layout. :D Robert is working on his office in between watching football and driving me insane all at the same time. We move at totally different paces. His office as you know will be the nursery. Let's just say that he's got a ways to go. It's a good thing that I love him dearly. ;)

yay Elizabeth!

I am so happy for you and excited to see your book. :) Here is link for the few that might not know about it.