It's been a whirlwind!

The past couple of months have been so crazy! And lately I've been going non stop. I've had so much going on, I've barely had time to check my email or blogs. I can't catch up. Deep breath! Between planning a wedding, birthdays, helping my parents move, re-doing two kitchens and taking care of 3 kids on top of all that... I'm exhausted! The wedding was this past Saturday. It was beautiful! Pictures coming soon!
I'm going to take one more deep breath, then start again! My husband is in the Marine Corps and we recently got orders to North Carolina. We will be moving May 10th. So, time to start packing and getting organized! I have about 7 weeks, then we'll be on our way! I'm excited and sad.. I'll be moving away from my family again. This is our 8th move in 10 years! I'm a pro now! The good thing is we're going back to NC where a lot of my friends are. I haven't seen any of them since we moved away 3 years ago. Military life is such a hard life, but it makes me so proud of my husband. He's such an extraordinary person and it's guys like him that make us feel safe and proud to be an American. So, I will put my chin up and start over one more time. In the end, it's all worth it!

Birthday Pics

So, I'm finally posting some pictures of my daughters birthday... I made this little runway and the girls all dressed up.. We did hair and makeup and had a ball... They danced and "strutted" on the runway! I'm tired, though! We had her family party last Thursday, her fashion party with her friends on Saturday afternoon. Then Saturday evening we went to my parents and celebrated my husbands birthday, which was Saturday, and then went to a friends birthday party on Sunday.... No more birthdays... PLEASE! LOL... Anyway, I'm finally rested up from the crazy weekend. I do have to brag though... I've been on a die hard diet the past 2 months so I can fit into my dress for the wedding I'm in next weekend and talk about being tested!!! With 4 birthday parties and a total of 6 cakes... I didn't eat one piece!! Now that's some will power!!

Happy Birthday Aubree!

Today is my sweet daughters 8th birthday! I can't believe it! She's growing up so fast! I hope she has a fabulous day!

My little Sadie Lou Angel

Here's a picture of the sweet angel I won from Miss Sadie Lou's blog party.. I love it! It's sitting on my desk. I feel like I have a little Angel watching over me while I create! Thanks Sadie!

My First Soldered Necklace

Well... I've been wanting to start making jewelry and I got my first necklace finished.. It took a few tries, but I finally got the technique down.. I think it turned out great! I love the black and white glass beads and I can't wait to wear it...

Soooo Flippin Cute!

As you may know... I've been helping my friend plan her wedding... And we've decided we're gonna be comfortable for the day.. So, I've made these adorable flip flops for us. The bridesmaids will be wearing the brown ones and of course, the white ones are for the bride. Who said comfy can't be glamorous and CUTE!

Craft Room Makeover

So, I've done a total makeover of my scrapbook room.. I added some new furniture, took out some old furniture and revamped stuff that I already had... I had just bought a new desk and then decided to redo everything and the desk didn't match the new stuff... so I covered it in paper. I LOVE it! It's so fun! Just thought I'd share some pictures. I don't think I can fit one more piece of paper in here, but it's such a fun place to create! Now I never want to leave this room!

Update on my Uncle

I have great news! My uncle will be going home tomorrow and he is doing fantastic. Today, he's actually meeting the girl that donated her kidney to him. Can you imagine?? What an emotional experience. What do you say to someone that saved your life!!! The girl is only 23 and she did it so her mom could get a kidney. It's going to be all over the news tonight! I am so thankful and so relieved!!!

Thank you, whoever you may be... You have given me my Uncle Scott back... The world wouldn't be the same without him!!!

Oh Happy Day!!!

First, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day... I hope everyone is having a fabulous day... I know I am!!! My heart is filled with love and I am so thankful for everyone I have in my life. This day is extra special for me because something truly amazing is taking place at this very moment. My uncle Scott, who I love so very much, is getting a new kidney today! He had a transplant 10 years ago and did very well until about 3 years ago. His kidney failed and he's been on dialysis ever since. He's been waiting patiently for this day to come and it has finally arrived. A couple of months ago, his Dr. informed him that they were going to do a "kidney swap". The way it works is: If you need a kidney, you have to have someone whose willing to give up a kidney for someone else. And it's kind of like a chain effect. There are 12 people involved~ 6 living donors and 6 recievers and all of these people are in some way involved with the other... So, my uncles' sister Cindy is donating her kidney, so that my uncle can recieve a kidney. Cindy went into surgery this morning to have hers removed and she is doing great! Her kidney is going to a lady in St. Louis. A little confusing, but an amazing outcome. I am overwhelmed at the generosity and kindness of all that are involved. There is no greater gift than the gift of life. I ask that you will all keep these families in your prayers. What a great day this is for so many. I'm happy to report that my uncle's kidney is in and he's doing as well as expected at this time. I will certainly keep you all posted! I love you Scott!!

Tag ~ I'm it!!

I was tagged by http://ltthings.blogspot.com/ at The Little Things, whose blog you must visit!!! So Cute!! I have to list 7 things that you may not know about me and then pass it on... So here they are~

1. I knew my husband for 2 weeks and we decided to get married.... We've been married for 10 years now!!!

2. I have 2 older brothers who I love so much!!!

3. I'm moving to North Carolina in May!!! :(

4. I worked at Hooters when I was 17... That is hilarious... What was I thinking???

5. I love scary movies...

6. I was a designer for a major arts and crafts store

7. I'm addicted to reality TV!

So, there they are!! Hope you learned something from me... LOL

Here are the sevcn blogs I'm tagging... Check em out... So Cute!

http://creativelifediary.typepad.com

http://rosepetalsandblooms.blogspot.com/

http://dalemclain.blogspot.com/

http://speckled-egg.blogspot.com/

http://diana-wheretroublesmeltlikelemondrops.blogspot.com/

http://scrappyjessi.blogspot.com/

http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/

These blogs are so cute... You MUST check them out!