mail time

Who doesn't love fun mail???? Of course packages are the best!!! Right up there with hand written letters on pretty stationary ;)

Today I opened my postal box to find this WONDERFUL apron by Nana Co...I had ordered it and FORGOTTEN! What a fun surprise!! :)I just adore it.

Take a peak at her etsy shop...and if you find something you can't be without (and I am sure you will!) let her know I sent you. She has wonderful "play" sugar cookies (yum!) and great aprons that she can customize for you!!

Happy Thursday!

Happy Birthday to Rowan!

My baby boy turned 3 years old this week.

In the spirit of celebration...and sweets...we made cupcakes!

These Sponge Cake Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting, Dark chocolate shavings and a Junior Mint on top were WAY yummy :)

Happy Birthday my sweet little man!

Bella or Bust!

Have you ever had that moment where you wanted to toss...no, make that SLAM your computer out of the window?? (perhaps you have had many such times) Well, I had a HUGONDUS such moment yesterday when I went to sign up for the much anticipated Silver Bella!
My girlfriends Wendy, Jamie and I have been waiting for the exact moment of "sign up" for weeks...I had the website up...directed my focus all morning to the anticipated page where the registration icon would appear... my finger positioned directly over the mouse...and DING DING DING it's 1pm (EST) and time to register. I CLICK AND...ugh, system lock-up!!!!!! You have got to be kidding me here!?!?!?! Needless to say--that was not the end of the 11 minute drama (that seemed like 11 hours). BUT--PTL I did get to sign up :) Hopefully I will be able to get into my choices for classes. But honestly--Who cares??? Not me! After all, I will be in the presence of BELLAS! :) All the classes look fantastic!
If you are going too- yippie! If you are thinking of going- sign up now! It is over 80% filled already. Really- It will be amazing!! :)



In other less dramatic news...Had this cutsey "H" made for Hayden Grace's bathroom. Just a fun, girly little touch of color. Um, did I mention that I LOVE color??

And her window treatment from the fabulous Mrs. Randall. Mrs. Randall is one of those amazing retired ladies that doesn't really act retired because she is busier than most working folks! And amazingly talented! Can sew anything that will stay still long enough. Just wanted a sweet, simple, billowy treatment in her bedroom. Trimmed with gigant-o black pom-poms. Thank you Mrs. Randall ~ Love it!

Just Beachy Keen, thank you!

Hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend. We sure did! Our traditional time at the beach--so great. And last night Hayden prayed for our "sole-ders and their knees" (aka "soldiers over seas"). So sweet.

God Bless the USA!

Hayden busy in the sand

Grandma and Anabelle giggling

Rowan is on a mission!

Pink and Brown and Fun all over

What a whirlwind of a week! Whew! Hope all of you had a great one ;)
Got a fab package in the mail from Stephanie, my Pink and Brown swap partner from MN. Had SO many wonderful things...crafted papers, embellishments, french stamps (she's from France)

scrapbooking supplies, a huge chocolate bar, pink bath salts, pink stationary and on and on! She was a wonderful swap partner! :) Lucky me :)
Also, had a chance to go see little IV this week...his mom and dad are thinking they are going to call him Meyer for his nickname. (love that name!) He is too precious! Just sleeps and sleeps...and eats...and is adorable.

Haven't been crafting much lately. I am looking forward to summer fun soon. Means pool time, vacations, crafting and sleeping in! :)

I did have these way amazing banners made for Hayden and Rowan's room recently. Jeffrey did a wonderful job! Also, bought some great art this week for the house. I will post some pictures as

...soon as I get it on the wall.Hope you all have a great weekend!

Happy Mother's Day!

LLW IV

A new baby is like nothing else in the whole wide world! This precious little guy is the new production of my dear friends Kristen and Chip. He is a 4th...his granddad is a junior and his dad is a III...and this little one is the IV. Leonard Lee Williams, IV...such a big name for a little guy. Although we all know he will quickly grow into it! (with a nick name yet to be determined) Oh- he is so sweet! Seriously one of the most adorable newborns I have ever seen.

Here's to Kristen and Chip! Congratulations!

Cupcake Mania

One of my most favroite swapers sent me a package! This month held a wonderful Cupcake themed swap. (growl goes my stomach) And WOW! Did my partner ever go all out!!! She sent so many wonderful thing...a Cupcake party kit complete with papers, candles, toppers, frosting, dyes, and sprinkles. She also sent an altered art recipe book and 2 custom altered recipe compositions --one for adults and one with ONLY kids cupcakes! Too Cute! More recipe cards...and altered tags...and adorable glittery cupcake tags...and on and on! Ele Erickson you are too much! Many thanks!! HUG!