Thank you for being in my life

Kristine Warner is having a challenge on her blog. I thought that I would play along this week...I just loved the color combination. Here is her challenge:

Here is my card

Supplies: Cardstock and Ink Close to my Heart, pins CTMH, punch Stampin UP, Thank You stamp Technique Tuesday, ribbon American Crafts, Dot Spot PapertreyInk

First Grade Circus

There is a tradition in Grantsville that has been going on since 1978. It's the First Grade Circus. I think every child in town looks forward to being in it and everyone (even adults now) can tell you what they were in the circus and who's hand they had to hold (that's a big deal to a 7 yr old). This year was Gavin's big year and he was a Wild West Trick rider. It is such a neat tradition...that we really hope won't come to a end with the schools splitting! Here's a few pics of our rodeo clown!

                                               Here he is in the entry holding Ava's hand!

    This was his part...they did tricks on these balls to music...had a shoot out and got shot!  It was cute.

Happy Mother's Day

Today I am thankful for a wonderful Mom. I realize having children of my own now...how much she sacrificed and worked in my behalf. My Mom has a amazing way of making you feel like you can do anything. She makes the most boring things incredibly fun. I don't believe my Mom has ever met a stranger. Her happy personality is contagious. And the older I get the wiser she gets and the distance between us seems to feel  larger then ever before. I love you MOM...have a wonderful day!

I also need to to thank Patty my step-mom. She has been a wonderful influence in my life. I admire her ability to teach even when she doesn't think she is. She is patient and kind. I am thankful for her faith and her example to make good choices. I am thankful she has loved me as her own...for so many years, when it probably would  have been easier to not. Thank you Patty...I love you.

And to the last person I get to call my Mom. Jennie my mother-in-law. Thank you for being another Mom to me. I instantly felt love from you. I am thankful for the way you raised a wonderful son..who is now a amazing husband. I am thankful that we can always sit and visit and I always feel like we are close. I am thankful for your testimony of the gospel. It shines through you in all that you do. I think you are so beautiful inside and out. This day I want to thank you and tell you I love you.

And since I am so blessed to still have my Grandmas who are now Great Grandmas to my boys...Thank you for your wisdom, your advice and love. I understand more then ever that it takes a village to raise children. And you are such a crucial part to my village. I love to see my boys eyes light up when they see you. They love you as I loved my great grandma. She  had one of the biggest influences on my life as you are now to my boys. Thank you for your love and support and wonderful example to me. I hope to grow up to be just like each of you. I love you! Happy Mother's Day!

Betsy's Sketch Challenge

If you know me...I not really crazy about movie stars or famous people. But if there is one person in this world I could meet it would be Betsy Veldman. I think she is the most amazing papercrafting designer out there. I anxiously await each morning to see if she posted something on her blog. She is having a sketch challenge and I had to play along...this one was hard for me...but I like how my card turned out. Here is her sketch:

Here is my card: 

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supplies are: PTI signature greetings, Martha Stewart ribbon and everything else is Making Memories   Whimsy collection

Birthday Box Workshop

I have had this idea of a perpetual calendar and box to hold your cards in my head for a long time and I finally came up with it! I am pretty proud of how it turned out. I came up with the idea because I was frustrated with the storage of my cards. I never really knew how many I had and often times would go to get a card and wouldn't have one or one that I like for that loved one.  Then I am scrambling to get one made before I need to give it them. So...this is my solution! I hope it works....it's a box with 12 dividers, one for each month and on the divider it is numbered to how many days are in the month. On the day of someone's Birthday I then write there name. Behind the divider I put my card and envelope for that person. So it's all ready to go. I can make the cards month's a head of time and never have the panic of if I have a card again! So here are some pictures....

The best part is...it's going to look real cute on my shelf in my scrap room! If you want to make one of these and live in my neck of the woods..I will be doing workshops May 11,12, and 13 in the day and evening. The cost is $15. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or want to sign up to make one! 

it's the simple things....

This week has not been the most fun with sick kids...but I really found something that makes me really happy! It's quite simple...my new laundry detergent! Not only does it wash good...but when I do laundry it makes my whole house smell so yummy! Thank You Gain....for reminding me it's the simple things that should make us happy!

Rag Quilt Bags

Here is my new creation! They are super easy and really fun to make!!! Shhhh...don't tell I am kind of addicted to making them!

I am going to do a workshop making these in the next month or so! They are the perfect size for scriptures or to take your lunch for work. I think they are great idea for a Mother's Day gift. Let me know if you want to make one!

Opening Day

Last Saturday was Opening Day for our little league baseball season. That might not seem like any big deal to many...but to a little boy in our house it was! Gavin was so excited! This year our league changed to a official Babe Ruth league and a lot of people have put in a lot of hard work to make this happen. We are grateful to them for all there hard work to make baseball in our little community a little bit better for each child that plays. With the changes they did a parade and we got to decorate our truck and show off our cute (i mean tough) Red Sox's team! I think it will be a day that each of these boys remember!

Easter Eggs!

Just a few pictures from Easter Egg dying this morning. The boys loved dying eggs this year and they were all old enough to do it...so it made it super fun!

                                                    Look Grandma I missing a front tooth!

Our Newest Family Member

Meet Homer! This is our newest family member. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought that I would have a donkey. But I also never knew that I would marry a cowboy! I am sure glad I did....it's definitely an adventure. Thursday we got a call from Ry's Dad saying that a guy (Rudy) that Ryan roped with last Saturday called and asked if Ryan would like a burro (donkey). Little did he know that Ry has spent countless hours on KSL looking for one and this one was free! I guess they are great to practice roping on! So first thing Friday morning we went over to Rudy's and picked up Homer. He is old and gentle and I don't know who loves this little donkey more...me, Ry or the kids...he is a great addition to our family!