The tree is down.

It is amazing to me how fast I like to put up our christmas tree. I don't think I even waited till after Thanksgiving this year. Avery help me get a new skinny tree from True Value and I was real proud of it. But usually as soon as the presents are open the tree comes down....I don't know why I do it. It's like a switch goes off, no presents no tree...but it's not just the tree, it's all the holiday decorations gone. Well this year I did do better, I waited till the 27th, when I'm super sick...and the mood came over me. Quickly the tree comes down, thanks to Ralph and Morgan's help. I just didn't have the energy, had the will but no go-go juice. So Christmas is over, and the tree is down, and my house is back to normal.

She's 17 already.

Last thursday was Avery's birthday....I tried to plan it out, make it something special for her, I think I succeeded but not sure. Dec 2nd, Avery and I took off and went to Springfield to meet Aunt Anna and Lani for a day of shopping. We had a great time, Avery got alot of cool things that she wanted and then to top it off she had a "cool" birthday cake from Dairy Queen waiting for her when we got home.

Christmas tree

I got a new tree...yeah. it's 7' and skinny, so it fits in my house. No present undeneath yet.

Halloween Tree

It took me several miles driving around to find the perfect dead tree. By the way there isn't such a thing, and alot of black paint, but I got a cool Halloween Display....How many people you know have a halloween tree . Next year hope to hang stuff on it, like ghosts, skeletons...if you have any ideas please leave comments.

Morgan my Cowgirl

Finals for Rand Little Britches Rodeo in Dolph, AR.
Morgan did her best time, and got 3rd place for the night and 5th place for the all around. She did a great job, and I am very proud of her and "the gray", as everyone calls him at the rodeos. Can't wait to see what they bring for next season.

My Etsy Store

Well guys,
I started my new business...kinda
Scrapbook Homemade Items...Hope you like it.




These are my first items....great for mini albums. Check them out at bird89@etsy.com

My Babies First day of school

ya I know, their not babies anymore, but I tell ya, it was just the other day when they were. It goes by fast. Now my babies are in High School, Freshman and a Junior. So watch it, your children will grow up fast and you won't even realize it. PS. Don't supersize anything, it makes them grow faster.

Everyday Beauty

I had the opportunity to spend the weekend at River Ridge Inn in Norfork, for a Scrapbook Retreat. In the mornings before everyone is up and about, I like to go down to the river. The country around here is so beautiful, sometimes I forget it, and it takes a solitary moment and some everyday beauty like this spider web to remind me.

Frosty on the flag line.

Frosty is Morgan's horse, she has had him now I think for 3 years. What Frosty doesn't know is that whatever Morgan is into, he is into. For example, Morgan got a spot for Flag Line in 9th grade band. Obviously so did Frosty.....but nobody told him. So Morgan had to work with him alittle bit today, so he wouldn't be scared of the flagpole. Frosty is scared of alot of stuff. He thinks the flag will get him....(a horse thing)



But after a while, Frosty figured out the flagpole wasn't going to eat him, and he would live another day. Yeah!!! Don't they look great.

Vacation

The girls at our pool, just a couple of feet from our door....see the super stud in the background.....wooohooo!

Now I know....we don't look to hot in this photo....but we are. SUPER HOT!!!!! We made the awesome decision to take the nature bike trail on the island, while we had nice scenery, well maintained trail, it was extremely hot and we will not be doing this every again.

20 feet from our condo was this lovely view....it was so awesome. This is Wolf Bay in Orange Beach....this is where the dolphins hang out.

The sands at Orange Beach/Gulf Shores are beautiful, even with the Tar Balls (damn BP)

Flowers on the front porch

We went to Home Depot today, Ralph had to get grass seed....I was able to talk him into some flowers....aren't they pretty....alot better than some grass seed, that your going to have to mow the rest of the year...

Flowers around my house

I love the different colors of flowers in my yard, so I have to brag alittle bit.

Scrapbook pages

Ck Convention in St Louis

Thursday afternoon Stephanie and I arrive in Collingsville, IL to our longly awaited CK Convention. This was the first one my friend and I had attented, and we're super excited. We signed in on thursday and got a good nights rest for classes and vendor fair on Friday and Saturday.

The Vendor Fair was neat, got to see alot of products, but no sells. But that didn't keep Steph and I from shopping. My favorite vendor was Technique Tuesday....alot of stamps and design boards, their kinda like chipboard but not. We took a class from Technique Tuesday that showed us how to use them...very cool!


I have to say though our favorite class was the Basic Grey class. We did 4 layouts, easy to follow, cool papers...Hope to show you some of the layouts when I get them done.

I had a great time, learned some new stuff, met new people, found a new design line I really like, and shared a wonderful experience with my BFF.
*PLUS...Got to take the FLAT CHICKS with me. They had an awesome time...hehe

Homemade Butterflies

I'm so excited, I made my own homemade butterflies...love them....got the stamps at wal-mart...watercolor pencils, glimmer mist, embossing powder....what do you think?

The Love of her Life

It was an awesome day today.....the temperature was perfect, you couldn't ask for better. Still feeling sick, from this bullying HEAD COLD, I wasn't going to let it keep me down. Avery took me to barn and we watch Morgan ride Frosty out in the arena. While Avery & I soaked up the rays.

what am i doing?

I'm feeling alittle down today....I'm sick....put a bullet to my head and end this misery. Sorry if that offended anyone. The bad thing is, this weekend is suppose to be awesome....it's already 57 degrees, and all i can do is blow my nose again....I do however want to put a yell out there....thanks to the PUFFS WITH VICKS...it is my saving grace, or at least my nose's saving grace. I wanted to get Morgans room finish painted, do some cooking....play outside....not happening. Thanks for listening...Dear Jesus please forgive me for complaining and having my little pity party.

Scrapbook Retreat

I had an awesome weekend....got to relax, and not worry about cleaning, cooking....or my family.
Had lots of fun with my friend Stepho scrapping at River Ridge Inn in Norfork. Just a little "me" time. Thanks Steph for a great time.

Valentine Date

Had a great weekend with my hubby. We went and saw Wolfman on Friday, then went to Taco Bell for late supper (run to the border.) Saturday got to do alittle shopping for the home. Light fixtures, couple of updates...kinda thing. Tonight we had reservations at ME on the Square. It was very nice.....Brought most of the food home, had a nice drink with our meal....the place was all done up (nothing like Taco Bell....hehe) It was very nice to have a evening out with Ralph.

snow fort

On Saturday morning I wanted to help Morgan make a snowman, but the snow wouldn't pack, so she wanted to do a Fort. Now I know, being mature, and alittle more years than her, that would be more involved than she thought.....oh well...here's our attempt at fort. We didn't succeed.

Gabe filling Ralph's shoes

I forgot I had taken these pictures of Gabe during Christmas at my sister's house. It was alittle hard getting some pics of Gabe, but he loved Ralph's boots, or trying to walk in them.....he's come along way.....

NEW YEAR SNOW

Early Sunday morning had to get up for a bathroom break....(4am) and I notice how light it was outside, especially for 4 am. Looked out window, everything was snow covered. Were we even suppose to get snow....wow....and then it snowed all day....I love it....it was so beautiful....but if I get to put in a request, it doesn't have to be so cold. I'm ok with 30, not 3. thanks