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Merry Christmas!

Finished!

Well I did it, I didnt think I would but I did. I finished all of the 12 Tags of Christmas! I am so proud of myself- and you know what they look pretty darn good too- I think I am getting a hang of this crafting thing. Anyway here is a picture of all 12 tags. Please tell me what you think.
Merry Christmas!

Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas 2009

Well I have drooled over these tags for 2 years now- not feeling at all confident that I could create one, but this year I decided to give it a try. It is day 3 for Tim and day 3 for me, I have completed days 1 and 2. So here is a peek at Mr. Holtz's day 1 tag and my version of it. I didnt have all of the same stamps, ink, tools etc, so I had to improvise, but I think it turned out well! Tell me what you think! Now I'm off to get inky!

Tim's Tag

My Tag

I am a WINNER!

Well I have known it all along but now someone else knows that I am a winner too! Just kidding! :) A cyber friend of mine Allie has a blog, and on her blog she posted a Sesame Street challenge to create something using Sesame Street as the topic since it was their 40th annv. Now I was/am a huge fan of Sesame Street so I was extremely excited to join in her challenge. I purchased some SS wood stamps at Hobby Lobby last year on sale, and boy am I glad I did, they were great for this challenge. I created a chipboard book using the stamps and the song lyrics for "Won't you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street". Well Allie liked my book and guess what??? I WON the contest, well I tied for the win, Allie liked another entry as well and so we both won, but I am secure enough in my winning to share. I get to be featured on Allie's blog and I get to add the "Croppie" award to my blog. Here is my book, it was so much fun to make.






Thanks for taking a peek, and thanks to Allie for the challenge, I had tons of fun!

Long Time- no news

Really a lot has gone on since I published last- Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner- I wanted to list a few people that I am thankful for everyday:
I really am a lucky girl to have so many people that love and support me!
I am thankful for my new husband:

This is Paul and I on our wedding day- It was quite an event

I am thankful for my beautiful daughter. Maggie you mean more to me than I could ever express.

Here she is getting ready to play in the CFHS Powder Puff football game- GO SENIORS!

I am thankful for my 2 wonderful nephews. Cutie Pie Noah.

And Cutie Pie Carter!

I am very thankful for my Pretty Princess Niece Teagan. Who I love having at school with me everyday- it is so great seeing her grow and learn in kindergarten.
I am also thankful for the rest of my family as well- Mom and Dad, my sisters and my new family. I love you all- Happy Thanksgiving!

My Senior

We had to finish Maggie's senior page for her yearbook this year. It was fun choosing the pictures (even though she wouldnt let me help her pick them out), and writing a letter that would be on the page. It was really hard thinking of what I wanted to tell her, I wanted to put something that would make her smile when she reads it the day that she gets her yearbook and 20 years from now when she reads it again. Anyway I hope she liked it, here it is:

Dear Maggie,
A Team- that is what we are and always will be- I can remember how excited I was so long ago waiting for you to arrive. I would talk to you while you were in my tummy and tell you all of my dreams and wishes for you. Now, 17 years later I am sitting here writing you this senior letter telling you how very proud I am of you and all of the accomplishments you have made. Life has not been easy for you, but you made the best of it, always laughed and smiled and always held your head up high. Maggie, you are so much more than I could have ever hoped for in a daughter all those years ago. You have a wonderful future ahead of you, and I know that you will excel at whatever you choose to become. This world, MY world is a better place everyday just because you are in it. I am truly honored and blessed to be your friend,
your team-mate and most importantly your mom.
I love you with all of my heart,
Mom

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