Wordless Wednesday

Hello Friends!  It is time for Wordless Wednesday hosted by Deb over at Focused On The Magic.  The theme this week is:

Character Movie Stars

Here are some of my favorites that I have met along the way.

I hope that you have a magical fun filled day. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Mother's Day!

Hello everyone and Happy Mother's Day! I hope today finds you doing something that you love.  I would like to pay tribute to the amazing women in my life.   

My sweet girl & I

                                                            

My mom & I

First up is my mother.  Without her I definitely would not be who I am today.  Growing up all I heard was how much I was like my dad.  As an adult I think I am a good combination of both of them. My mom is literally the "back-up" to every aspect of my life.  Without her help I would not be able to do the things that I do.  We not only job-share but on the days I work she (with my step dad's help) provides transportation and dinner for my daughter. I could go on and on about all she helps with and the wonderful example she has been throughout my life but I figure you get the picture.  On a fun note I also learned my love of shopping (especially for a bargain) from her.  Retail therapy is good for the soul! I also got my love for all holidays (especially Christmas) from my mother. She decorates for all holidays.  Growing up it was all about traditions and I love this!  That is one thing that I hope my own daughter will take from me.  Traditions are so important.  They connect each generation to the ones before.  Hands down, I have the best mom ever!!!

Next up is my mother-in-law.  I am so blessed to have a wonderful mother-in-law.  From day one she and my father-in-law welcomed me into their family.  She has to be the most positive person that I know (yet, always realistic). My mother-in-law is a retired school teacher, a cancer survivor, a volunteer firefighter and many other things.  There is not an animal she would not rescue nor a person she would not help.  She is one amazing lady! 


I have to mention my "Auntie".  She is by far the best keeper of all secrets and always there when I need her.  When something exciting is happening in my life I call her. When something upsetting or sad happens I also call her.  Somehow she works her Auntie magic and makes me feel better!  She is so much more than an Aunt.  She is a second mom and best friend all rolled into one. (There is no photo of her as I would be in HUGE trouble if I posted one of her.  LOL Really, I am serious people.)

Four generations!

Last and definitely not least is my "Gram".  That would be my wonderful 90 year old Grandmother.  I have been so blessed to have her in my life.  I have learned SO much from her.  She is one strong, independent lady.  When I lost my dad, very unexpectedly, it was really my Gram who got me through it.  Her unwavering faith and strength was what helped me carry on.(Please, no one tell her that there is a picture of her on the internet. I will be in BIG trouble.)


So there you have it.  This post would not be complete without a shout out to all of my girlfriends (You all know who you are.).  Thank you so much for your advice and listening ear when it comes to parenting and daily life.  I wish all of you a fabulous Mother's Day!

National Scrapbook Day In Review

Hello friends!  As all of you crafty ones know, this past Saturday was National Scrapbooking Day.  I spent this wonderful "holiday" at an all day event hosted by the Women With Scissors.  The day was filled with friends, food, challenges, prizes, and laughter.  Oh, and lets not forget that I did do a little paper crafting while I was there.

One of the challenges was to design a hat.  Each of us was given a birthday hat (think old fashioned birthday party hat complete with a rubber band chin strap). A table of paper and embellishments was provided for us to use to create our party hat.  It was so much fun to see what everyone did with their hat.  Here is what we all came up with:

I am a winner!

Didn't the hats turn out great?  The ideas that everyone came up with were amazing.  The day ended with several prize drawings.  I was a lucky gal as I won one of them! Woo Hoo!!

After celebrating National Scrapbooking Day I got to thinking of when I first realized that I could find paper crafting information online. (help for using my Cricut to be exact)  The first blog that I ever read was Robyn's over at My Pink Stamper.  If you have never been to her blog before what are you waiting for?  LOL  Head on over and check it out.  She has some wonderful videos and tips.

Well now that NSD is over the next BIG crafting event on my mind is SCRAP CAMP!! I still have a ways to go before it is here but I cannot wait.  To read about last years camp go here.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a magical day!

Wordless Wednesday

We are half way to the weekend and you know what that means?  It is Wordless Wednesday over at Focused On The Magic.  This week the theme is:

Your May Calendar Shot

I tried (and I tried) to come up with something clever for this theme but I could not.  All that I could think of was that my daughter's birthday is in May.  So that being said here is my picture:

Please note that the photo is dated February and yes it says happy birthday.  Well on this particular park visit we just pretended it was her birthday and crashed the party at Plaza Inn. The cost was relatively inexpensive and it was just the right amount of fun for my soon to be two year old.  You can read a little bit more about the party here.  Mr. Pat E. Cake did show up as did Mickey and Minnie. It was a wonderful way to see Mickey and Minnie without waiting in a long line.  Unfortunately this celebration is no longer available. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope that you all have a magical Wordless Wednesday.  Be sure to hop on over to Focused On The Magic and link up.

Under The Weather

I recently attended a make & take at our local church.  The evening was so much fun and I left with three wonderful cards.  I thought that I would share one with you.

 
I have a friend who hasn't been feeling very well.  I thought that this was the perfect card to send her since she is "under the weather".  Isn't it super cute?!  I love the little rain boots! Wish I could take credit for the design, but I can't as it was a make and take.  Also, I do not know what company the stamps and paper are from.

I have to add that I was the lucky winner of the door prize at this event.  I won three handmade cards with kits so that I could make one of each.  A roll of adhesive was also part of the prize...everything I needed to make those cards.  This was one of the best prizes ever.  Not only did I win handmade cards but I was easily able to make three more.  Perfect prize!

I hope that you are having a magical day! Go do something crafty!

Merry Monday!

Merry Monday! Is everyone ready for the week ahead?  I have to say the weekends go way by way too fast.  I love my time with my family and not being scheduled. 

Let's start the week off with something fun.  My blogging buddy Kelly, over at Kelly's Creative Dreams, is having a giveaway.  All you have to do for a chance to win is head on over to her blog and follow the instructions that she has with her giveaway post.  It is as easy as that.  You never know...you just might win!  I was the lucky winner last month!!! I won the April 2013 issue of Polymer Cafe Magazine.  This issue was extra special because Miss Kelly was published in it.  If you missed out on getting a copy you can order it here.

Now, head on over and visit Kelly.  Be sure to tell her that the Disney Girl sent you.  Good luck.....let me know if you win. 

Fun At The Fair

Recently I attended the local fair.  I was very excited to go.  For starters I had not been in a few years.  I always tell my daughter that we go to Disneyland and that is why we don't go to the Fair.  This year I felt that just because she has a mom crazy for Disney doesn't mean that she should miss out on the Fair.  I always went to the Fair growing up.  My family is definitely a Fair, Amusement Park loving group.  So all that being said.....off we went.  Now I did not plan ahead.  That means we did not go on "wristband" night and I had no coupons.  I knew the price would be high but I have to admit I was still surprised at how high it was.  I spent about $130.00 for an evening at the fair.  I am not complaining as I had a FANTASTIC time.  Even better, my sweet girl had a ball.  But..... I could of spent that at Disneyland and got far more for it. LOL!! 

For those of you wondering (and I know you are out there) this is how the $130 broke down:
$5.00 - parking
$16.00 - admission ($8 each)
$27.00 - One burger, one soda and one onion ring
$50.00 - rides (about 9) and games (about 3)
$10.00 - cotton candy and water
$10.00 - nachos and water
$10.00 - kettle corn and soda refill
$2.00 - quarters I tossed at one of the games

So there you have it.  That is where it all went. Next year (if we go) I will probably plan ahead and fight the crowd on wristband night. My daughter is like I used to be (now the spinning gets to me) ...... she loves the rides.  The faster the better.  I did do one ride. Well that is if you consider the GIANT slide a ride.  After climbing to the top of that thing I made the decision that this was my last time sliding down the slide. If by some chance the Fair has an elevator to take me to the top next year I will be happy to slide on down.  Otherwise I will save my riding for Disney attractions.

I hope that you have a fantastic weekend filled with all of your favorite things!!

I guess you cannot put a price on fun!