Sunday, March 9, 2008

Baby Card

I made this card for the baby shower I attended. This was the perfect card for who I was giving it to.
Paper: Blue Bayou, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery
Stamps: Cowboy Kid (retired), and Plaid Background
Sentiment: Made with my Cricut, font Opposites
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Black, and True Thyme
I colored the cowboy in with Gamsol and Prisma color pecils.
I also used my white gel pen on the paisley background.
I really liked the way it turned out. I am a little rusty. As I look at the card I feel like
I should have matted it with more colors. Oh well!

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Snowy Day

Look at Presley's big smile on her face. She was so cute and she loved the snow. She kept smiling the whole time we were outside. My little cutie patootie! Notice she is wearing her mittens, like a good girl. Brooke on the other hand is already not happy because she has fallen and her hands are cold. She got up and walked around for a little bit but as you can see in the other picture her little paws are cold. Poor Brookie, I don't think she cared too much for the snow after she got cold. She didn't even care about the neighbors snowmen. She came running over to me and wanted me to hold her. Yes, you guessed it our little snow play was over because Brooke wanted nothing more to do with the snow.
Presley on the other hand could have stayed out much longer. She kept touching the snow and just had this look of amazement on her face, as well as the permanent smile. It was so worth the trouble of getting them dressed to see their reaction.
I went to a baby shower today and it was so neat to see all the cute stuff. It really made me think back to my experience and to think my girls are no longer babies, they are toddlers and can I tell you, they are starting to act like toddlers. We are starting to have little crying fits. They are no fun, trust me. I hope this phase ends soon. I love those little girls with all my heart and will cherish every moment good or bad.
Goodnight!!!


Friday, March 7, 2008

First Snow

I just had to get the girls dressed this morning so they could see the snow. I took the first one without their little hats and mittens. Brooke would not let me put her mittens on so I have a picture of her crying and holding her hands out. I will post it tomorrow. We took the other photo by the neighbors snowmen. They were so cute. Presley loved touching the snow. Brooke was not liking it so much once she fell and her hands got cold. We were not out long but well worth the photos. Gotta go the girls are napping and I must get things done. Sorry for the short post but all I have time for these days.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Fun Times

Well, it's been awhile since I have posted. I am so out of practice. After my computer crashed I kind of got out of the habit of posting. I know can you believ it. I am still having some issues so I try not to be on my computer as much. I still need to load my photo software. I have been so lazy when it comes to my computer and never mind that the girls are keeping me busy and tired lately.
I enrolled them in Mother's Day Out and can't wait til June 2, which is their first day. They will go on Mon and Fri. Yahoo!!!
Brooke loves to push her babies around in the stroller Aunt Kellie bought her. She also gets mad at the stroller when things don't go her way. Presley loves to brush her teeth and yes, it has everything to do with her teething. She will chew on that toothbrush all day if I let her. They both are cutting 6 teeth all at once. Poor babies!
I will try to be better at posting for those of you who frequent my blog.
I gotta go and get ready for the maid. She is back after surgery and I am so grateful.
Goodnight!

Friday, February 29, 2008

Beautiful Day

The girls love to go outside now. If they know one of us is leaving they will run to the door and whine. I sure will be glad when they can communicate and let me know what they want. I love this picture of Brooke except for the hotspots in the photo.
I am still having some computer issues. I have been getting viruses still. I run my virus scan everyday just to mkae sure. I think it is from my external harddrive. I had the virus on my computer when I loaded everything on my harddrive so when they put my stuff back on the virus came with it. It is getting better but still not perfect.
I have had to spend the last couple of days going through my emails which I had 600 to filter. Man am I tired of looking at emails. I usually stay on top of it so I don't have to spend hours going through emails. I need to put my photo software on my computer but I am thinking of changing to a new one. I had Microsoft Digital Image Pro but thinking of switching to Adobe Photoshop. If any of you have used both and can give me suggestions I would love to hear them.
I better get off this computer the girls are napping and I need to get some things done before they wake up.



Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Finally I Am Back

Wow! I have missed blogging. I am having withdrawals. The girls love to empty out their toys and climb in the barrel. Of course, Brooke is always first and Presley has to wait until she is done, then she can get in the barrel. As of this weekend I have moved their toys into their room. I am tired of my living room looking like a daycare. They can bring toys into the living room but at night we put them back in their room.
Both of them are getting their back teeth. I am so glad because I won't have to cut everything up so small and they won't be so limited on what they can eat.
They are really starting to understand. I ask them something and they shake their heads "no."
Presley is the one that really tests me. Brooke gets her feelings hurt if I change my tone and she will start to cry. I thought it would be the other way around but it's not. They tend to change places all the time. Presley will follow Brooke, so if Brooke does something you can bet Presley will do it next. Brooke is definitely the leader and will probably be the bossy on (like her mother).
I am feeling much better. I have had to play catch up with the house since I was in the hospital. But the maid is back tomorrow. Thank you Lord for her return. My house needs a thorough cleaning. Speaking of I better get off this computer so I can pick up for her. I am so glad to be back. Thank you all for your concerns. I appreciate every one of you.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Computer Crashed

Hello everyone! My computer has crashed as you can tell, I haven't posted in a while. It is getting a new harddrive and I hope to have it back soon.

I also just got out of the hospital on Monday. I started having severe pain on my right side on Valentine's day. I will make a long story short. I went to the ER and they ommitted me because my blood work and white blood cell count was off. After many test the conclusion was diverticulitis and I will need to have my gall bladder removed and part of my colon at some point.
But, we all know, I will have to find some help with the babies before I do any surgery. I also want to get a second and third opinion.
I am feeling weak and haven't felt like talking much. Can you imagine me ever saying I don't want to talk. But when I am sick I just want to be left alone.
For those wondering where I have been am sorry for not posting sooner about my darn computer but I have been busy with other issues.
Thank you for being so patient with me.
Off to bed to get much needed rest so I can get better.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Finally A Card


Okay here is a Valentine card. I made a while ago but haven't had time to post. I can't give you the details because I have two babies crying and pulling on me. It's naptime. I gotta go to put my sweeties down for a nap. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I will because my husband will be home. He has been gone all week and it has been a tiring week but it's over. Thank goodness.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Sitting Pretty



The girls love to play in baskets. I took this picture the other day. I just love Brooke's expression. She is really starting to be so photogenic. It use to take me forever to get pictures of my little Brookie. She would close her eyes or have a funny look on her face. Do you think she is finally getting use to mama and her camera because Lord knows it is always out and being used. I am really wanting to take a photography class because I feel I could learn to take better pictures. I took two classes at UTA but it was before I had my digital camera. I feel like I have forgotten a lot of what I learned. I saw a class that I could take on line but it was pretty pricey. I also want to take an Adobe Photoshop class so I can learn the software. I have Microsoft Digital Image Pro and I am really not that happy with it. I feel I could do more with it.

So, for those of you reading my blog if you know anyone who could teach me I would greatly appreciate it. I would even be willing to pay someone.

I am reading a really great book "The Pillars of the Earth" by John Follet. I highly recommend this book. I have been staying up late reading. I haven't read a book like this in a long time. You know one of those you just can't put down. I take the book everywhere so I can read it when I have the time. I got my oil changed today and yes, the book was with me. Of course, I don't read it while I am taking care of my children but I have been tempted. I never thought I would read a book about the building of a Cathedral but it was an Oprah's Book Club and I have heard so much about it that I had to buy it for myself.

I have a training tomorrow in Dallas so I must get my butt to bed. Goodnight

Monday, February 4, 2008

Cute Little Faces

Presley loves to go behind the table and I call out her name like I am looking for her and then she will come out smiling and I say," there's Presley." She laughs and then does it again and again. As you can tell by the look on her face she loves this little game.
Brooke's newest thing is I will ask her questions and she will put her hands up like she doesn't know. I don't know where she got this because I don't do this unless she saw me do it at some point. Brooke is really starting to understand what I say to her. You can tell her little brain is absorbing it all.
We had swim lessons tonight and Brooke went under water. She did so good. We are all still learning the process. This was only our second lesson. My little girls are really starting to come in to their own little personalities.
Sorry for the short post but I must get to bed. I am sleepy.