Super Dude

Finally took the little guy for his 3 year pictures
I love ya, Caidenator!

True Love

Friends from church got married and I got to test my photography skills. These are a few of my favorite shots ~ Congrats Nicole & Eddie!

This is what they do when mom isn't looking

They take pictures of each other pretending to be.....dead ?? or possibly asleep??

I just love 'em to pieces ~ wish they'd freeze and stay this size FOREVER!

Valentine's Crafty Things

I was quite busy with projects this month. I just L-O-V-E the Close to My Heart That's Amore paper that most of these were made with - It was perfect for Valentine's.

At February Craft Club we made Be Mine Banners
I absolutely L-O-V-E they way these turned out

I also did a layout with newborn pictures of my little sweetie Rowan

and these are the Valentine's that Raistlyn and I made for her 2nd Grade class - the cards were made from red envelopes which when folded and stuck together just right created 2 inner pockets inside to put stuff in - So Cool! We tucked in suckers and the conversation heart cards.

And last but not least, these are the Valentine's Cards I made this year. The small ones had an insert that you pulled out with a picture of the kids. We had such a tough time with pictures this year because Rowan just didn't want to cooperate. We were lucky to get one decent shot! We almost chose one of Caiden with his finger up his nose and thought we could put a silly caption on it like...."I Pick You as my Valentine". Yeah, that would have been totally funny...but he probably wouldn't think so 10 years from now....so we didn't.

Happy Heart Day!

Caideman Monkeyboy aka Caiden turned 3

We had Caiden's 3rd birthday party at an incredible place called Paradise Pond. The kids enjoyed themselves so much they've been begging to go back! These are my favorite shots from the party.

Close to My Heart - Celebrating 25 Years

This is a heads up for my Craft Club Cuties...and of course anyone else who is interested. Close to My Heart is celebrating a birthday this month and they want to give everyone a gift. I'll tell you all about it on Friday night but here's a sneak peak....

When you purchase just $25.00 in Acrylix Stamps you will receive this SWEET Good Times Stamp Set FREE...yep FREE!

a little p.s. - Stamp of the Month, Discounted and Customized Name Stamps don't count - sorry - Offer good from February 3 to February 28, 2009

I (heart) Rocks

I've had a fascination with rocks since I was a kid. I'd put them in my pockets and stash them in little hiding places in my bedroom. My Grandpa Patterson had a tumbler that he used to make them all shiny and pretty for me. To this day, I still treasure that little red box of special rocks he gave me one summer while we were visiting in Utah. I have that box tucked away high in my closet with a little green wind up swimming frog in it too. Yeah that's kinda weird.

Geodes are my favorite. I have lots of them. I picked up whole ones in Colorado and brought them back to Texas many summers. My dad and I would let loose on them in the garage trying to bust them open (as carefully as possible) to find crystal treasures inside. Aren't they stinking cool? I've got them made in to aromatherapy oil burners, candle holders, coasters and loads of pretty ones that just sit on a shelf to be admired.

Then I found these beauties - I must have them for my collection - you can find more glorious creations here - her stuff is just lovely.