School is...

FUN!!! Never thought I would say that, but I just started my Art Design Class today. I am working toward getting my degree and was pleasantly surprised that my prior two years spent at University were not a complete waste. Two classes this semester, three next semester, and I will be done!

So anyway, about my class...I was concerned that it might be too simplistic, I would have a disorganized or lame teacher, etc. But it was fantastic! My teacher is great, very organized, smart, and interesting. We are going to be doing LOTS of art projects (*whee!*) and I had no idea what most of the stuff we are going to learn is, so it should keep my attention. AND, I don't have to buy some expensive text book, just lots of ***ART SUPPLIES***

Considering how demanding this class should be, I'm really glad that I don't have a Design Team spot that would compete for my time. Guess God knows what He's doing after all.

Miriam at Climbing Camp!

My Sweet Friend

I just wanted to share this layout that my dearest friend Kristine did of us. Also, I am very excited to have won a $10 gift certificate to Crop Addict for winning their monthly contest. Shopping here we come! AND I lost four pounds this week. Woo-hoo!

I'm starting an album project tomorrow and will post pictures in a couple of weeks.

Fireworks Layout

I did this layout last night for Mad Cropper. For some reason, the pictures kept coming out blurry, so this is the best picture I could get. My camera is acting funny, saying that the battery is low even when I replace them with new ones...odd because it took these great firework pics on the 4th.

The journaling reads, "We just love the BANG. Fireworks are our family's very favorite part of Independence Day. 7.04.08"

I used Bazzill cardstock, sei and Stampin' Up patterned paper, American Craft and Queen & Co. brads, Martha Stewart glitter, sei alphabet stickers, inked a Rusty Pickle chipboard photo corner, Jenni Bowlin journaling card, Stampin' Up star punch, a star brad painted with red nail enamel, and Dyno labeler.

Long Time No Blog!

Guess I got caught up in summer stuff and forgot all about blogging. The kids had soccer camp July 14-18 so we were spending our mornings out at Cosumnes River College. Last week was full of playdates, karate, and a Daisy Scout meeting. And last night I had some awesome friends over to play games and hang out. Talk about a lot of hilarity!

Here's a layout I did for Crop Addict's Snapdragon challenge.

Happy Independence Day!

I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th. We had a lovely day that started with a parade in the Parkway neighborhood. Kean's Tang Soo Do class was in the parade and then they did a demonstration afterward. The weather was absolutely perfect.

Then we went to my friend Shannon's house, let the kids swim and jump on the trampoline, and ate an incredible meal. Kristine, Sara, and Deena were there also with their families. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends to spend the holiday with!

We are headed to Mount Tamalpais this weekend to camp with Deena and her family. I can't wait to get out of this smoky valley!

Below is a slideshow I put together with the pictures from the parade. Somehow the slideshow program cut off some of the pictures and I couldn't figure out how to fix it. :( Miriam took the last three pictures-not bad for a six year old!

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