Black & White!

So you all know that I love black & white cards.  

So check out all of the options for this card.

The cat!!!  

The dog!!!

The butterfly!!

Or the Rooster!!!  

I posted this Rooster card last weekend.  

You can check out THAT POST BY CLICKING HERE!

So which is your favorite?  I like them all- but the Rooster is still my favorite!  

BUT you could take the  Stampin' Blends & color in the dog, cat or butterfly too!

stamp set:  
'Home to Roost'- #149736 (C)= SAB Free with a $50 order- pg. 11
'Butterfly Gala'- #148580 (P)= $21.00- OC pg. 35
'Nine Lives'- #148703 (P)= $16.00- OC pg. 32
'Happy Tails'- #148682 (P)= $17.00- OC pg. 33
card stock:

• Basic Black-#121045 (24)= $8.50- pg. 184 -4 1/4 x 8 1/2"= score at 5 1/2"; 2 3/4" strip; 4 1/4 x 3" 
• Whisper White- #100730 (40)= $9.75- pg. 184 - 3/4" strip; 2 3/4" strip; 4 x 5 1/4" 

designer paper: 

• Botanical Butterfly- #149622= SAB Free with a $50 order- pg. 9= 4 x 2 3/4" 4 x 2 3/4" 

ink:  Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 203
Stampin' Blends: Dark Real Red, Bronze, Dark Soft Suede, Dark Crumb Cake
other:  Starburst Punch- #143717= $18.00- pg. 210
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 214
Magnetic Platform-#130658= $40.00- pg. 221
Layering Circles Framelits- #141705= $35.00- pg. 218
Classic Label Punch- #141491= $18.00- pg. 210
White 5/8" Flax Ribbon- #148764= $7.00= OC pg. 35 −3"- cut in half, tie in knot & shred ends
Dog Builder Punch- #148543= $18.00- OC pg. 33
Butterfly Duet Punch- NOT AVAILABLE until around April 1st
Cat Punch- #144666= $18.00- pg. 211

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Deke had a meeting last night, so I went to my moms for the evening. 

This morning Manda has an early meeting- so I'm off early to walk & head to town to her house.  I'll take the twins to school & come home to spend my day with the 3 little ones.  

I have LOTS & LOTS of stamping that I need to get done this weekend.....not sure how it is gonna happen......guess I won't be getting much sleep.

I hope you have a great Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Painted Seasons'

With all of the piles of snow & ice we have- I thought this would be a great day to share another bright & cheery card using the 'Painted Season' stamp set!!!  This Bundle is a Level 2 (free with a $100 product order) until 3/31/19 during Sale-a-bration.

I did a One Sheet Wonder with this stamp set to make this card.
You can see another card I made using these same colors & more information by CLICKING HERE!

The framelits that coordinate with this 'Painted Seasons' Bundle is one of the Sale-a-bration Coordination products!  These products are available 3/1 through 3/31/19- (while supplies last!). 
You can CLICK HERE to read about all the Sale-a-bration Coordination Products!!
 
stamp set:  'Painted Seasons' (flowers & leaves); 'All That You Are' (words)
card stock:

• Poppy Parade-7 3/4 x 4 1/4"- score at 5 1/4 for card base; 4 3/4 x 3 1/2"; 2 1/4" strip; 4 1/4 x 1/2"
• Lemon Lime Twist-  2 x 4"- stamp leaves on; 4 1/2 x 3 1/4"; 2" strip to punch out leaves; 2" strip to punch out circle
• Whisper White-  2" strip to cut out circle; 2" strip to stamp flower on & cut out with framelit; 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of the card; 4 1/4 x 3"- stamp flowers/leaves onto

ink:  Poppy Parade & Lemon Lime Twist
other:  Poppy Parade Mini Stripped Ribbon, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Framelits;  1 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Leaf Punc, Four Seasons Framelits Dies

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Oh......I'm tired & need to get to bed as I'm typing this post & getting it ready to post.  Yesterday was a crazy day!  Deke had a couple of meetings yesterday morning, so he got up early to chore & headed out to them.  I was up early to walk & waited to find out what was happening with kids.  School ended up getting cancelled due to the snow- so I was suppose to have all of the kids.  But Steve was sick & our gravel roads were really bad- so I didn't end up having the Seeley boys.  Masen & Ainslee were suppose to be here, but both of them were still sick- so they ended up going to the dr. & they both have strep throat.  Thus I ended up with no kids for the day & I literally stamped from 7 am to 7:30 pm.....until we got a text from my sister that our step-dad wasn't good.....and he ended up passing away before Deke & I got there.  So it was late when we ended up getting home from mom's home.  

My step-dad (Dick) hasn't been good for quite awhile.  He has been on hospice for the past couple of months.  Yesterday he actually had a really good day, until the middle of the afternoon & he went down hill fast.  He was a great guy!  So funny!  He didn't know a stranger & talked to everyone.  He was very crafty (woodworking) & could fix anything.  He was in the Army for many years, lived many places & survived the Vietnam war.  He has been married to my mom for 33 years.  And my now step-sister was actually one of my best friends in high school.  So our families have been close all of these years & us kids all get along well.  But Dick will be missed by many.  I know my mom is going to be totally lost without him & I worry about her.  But he had been in alot of pain & I'm glad that he is no longer suffering & I'm thankful that he went to so fast.  Please keep my family in your prayers (especially Dick's kids & my mom)......as we celebrate Dick's life & say good-bye to him.  As of right now- the arrangements haven't been made, but it sounds like his visitation will be on Sunday night & his funeral will be on Monday.  As our step-sister Rhonda lives in Texas & she was here all last week & just went back home last weekend.  I'm glad she got to spend time with him last week.  I feel bad for her that she has to come back to Iowa so soon.  

Right now school is still on regular time for today......so I am suppose to have the 3 little ones for the day.   Deke has another meeting tonight.....so I'm not sure how crazy it will end up being here today.  

I hope you have a special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Painted Seasons Bundle

Well.......for this card I used the Painted Seasons DSP from the Painted Seasons Bundle!  Isn't this just gorgeous DSP!!  Wow- look at these flowers & how pretty they are!!  They are photographic image style. 

This Painted Seasons Bundle (stamp set & coordinating DSP) is a Sale-a-bration Choice that you can get for FREE with a $100 product order from now until 3/31/19!!!  

And check out this cute new punch!  It is called the Story Label Punch & it is available March 1-31, 2019 as one of the Sale-a-bration Coordination offerings.  You can CLICK HERE to read more about this punch & other Sale-a-bration Coordination products!

How did I do it?

1. I cut the DSP into 3 strips that measure 1 x 4" each.  
2. I layered them onto a piece of Call Me Clover CS that measures 4 1/4 x 3 1/2"
3. Be sure you leave a little space between each strip.  

TIP:  I put the 2 outside strips on first & then the center one last!

stamp set:  'Dear Doily' (words)

card stock:

• Calypso Coral- 4 1/4 x 11- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base; 2" strip to punch out Story Label Punch
• Call Me Clover-  4 1/4 x 3 1/2"; 1 3/4" strip (punch out circle using the 1 1/2" Circle Punch)
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of card); 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the 1 1/4" Circle Punch)
• Early Espresso- 4 x 4 3/4"; 4 x 1/2"

designer paper:  Painted Seasons DSP- part of the Painted Seasons BUNDLE- a FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product order from now until 3/31/19!

ink:  Calypso Coral

other: Story Label Punch (available March 1-31, 2019), Calypso Coral 3/8" Satin Ribbon, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Masen didn't feel the best.  He had the flu yesterday!  He was pretty quite & didn't each much.  Hope no one else gets it & he is better tomorrow.

When the kids went home last night I worked on stamping stuff!  I have several boxes of orders to get sorted & made some cards!

This morning I'm up early again to walk & head to Manda's, as she has to leave early today.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones again.

Tonight I'll be stamping!!!  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Geared Up Garage'- guy card!

I try to make a guy card often at monthly classes.  As who doesn't need a guy card more often than you think.  It seems we are always in need for them!  So this 'Geared Up Garage' stamp set is just awesome & perfect for any guy- young or old!!

Look closely at the gray background on the front of this card.  I used the Garage Gears Thinlits dies & the Embossing Mats!!!  It turned out cool!

Don't you think that the Silver Foil, ribbon & key metal element are great accents too!

This Classic Garage Suite is in the Occasions Catalog on page 43.  It has lots of coordinating products that I used on this card!  It is a great suite!

• Geared Up Garage stamp set
• Classic Garage DSP (6x6)
• Black/Silver 1/4" Metallic Ribbon
• Classic Garage Metal Elements (keys & wrenches)
• Classic Garage assorted card stock pack
• Garage  Gears Thinlits Dies

 Here is the supply list & the measurement!
stamp set:  Geared Up Garage- #148590 (C)= $21.00- OC pg. 43
card stock:

• Basic Gray- #121044 (24)= $8.50- pg. 184- 4 1/4 x 11"; 4 x 5/14" 
• Silver Foil-#132178= $4.00- pg. 192- 2 3/4" Strip (cut out with 2 1/2" Layering Circles Framelits)
• Smoky Slate- #131202 (24)= $8.50- pg. 184- 1 3/4" strip; 5/8" x 3 1/2" 
• Whisper White- #100730 (24)= $9.75- pg. 184- 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of the card)
  

designer paper:  

• Classic Garage 6x6- #148482= $11.00= OC pg. 43- 5 3/4 x 1"; 6 x 1 1/2"

ink: Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 203
other:  Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 214
Embossing Mats- #146327= $15.00- pg. 221
Standard Platform- #142802= $26.00- pg. 221
Classic Garage Metal Elements- #148485= $7.00- OC pg. 43
Black/Silver 1/4" Striped Metallic Ribbon- #148486= $7.00- OC pg. 43
Layering Circles Framelits- #141705= $35.00- pg. 218 
Magnetic Platform-#130658= $40.00- pg. 221
Garage Gears Thinlits Dies- #148521= $33.00- OC pg. 43
Banner Triple Punch- #133324= $23.00- pg. 210

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Yesterday I finally got finished up with our tax stuff & went to our CPA's.  Susie's Hair Hut was open last night & Deke finally got a much needed hair cut!  I then worked on stamping stuff!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  He'll come home, get pigs to take to the locker, chore & he has another meeting tonight.  

I'm up early to walk & head to town to get the twins, take them to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The buses are on hard surface routes still- so one of us will run to town to get the twins after school too.  Tonight while i'm home alone I'll be stamping!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Home to Roost!

 This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my February card classes made.  I used the Botanical Butterflies DSP for the black & white sides of it. 

This Rooster is so cute!  I've used him several times on various cards here on my blog.  He just reminds me growing up with the chickens at my grandma & grandpa's farm.  

This stamp set- 'Home to Roost' is a Level 1- Sale-a-bration choice.  You can get it for free with a $50 product order.  

stamp set:  'Home to Roost'- #149736 (C)= SAB Free with a $50 order- pg. 11
card stock:

• Basic Black-#121045 (24)= $8.50- pg. 184 -4 1/4 x 8 1/2"= score at 5 1/2"; 2 3/4" strip; 4 1/4 x 3" 
• Whisper White- #100730 (40)= $9.75- pg. 184 - 3/4" strip; 2 3/4" strip; 4 x 5 1/4" 

designer paper: 

• Botanical Butterfly- #149622= SAB Free with a $50 order- pg. 9= 4 x 2 3/4" 4 x 2 3/4" 

ink:  Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 203
other:  Starburst Punch- #143717= $18.00- pg. 210
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 214
Magnetic Platform-#130658= $40.00- pg. 221
Layering Circles Framelits- #141705= $35.00- pg. 218
Classic Label Punch- #141491= $18.00- pg. 210
White 5/8" Flax Ribbon- #148764= $7.00= OC pg. 35 −3"- cut in half, tie in knot & shred ends

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Yesterday I was buried in piles of papers- working on tax stuff all day/night.  Hopefully I'll get it all finished this morning & get it to our CPA this afternoon.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Hop Around Framelits Dies!

Oh I'm so excited!!  Be sure you add these Hop Around Framelits Dies to your wish list if you already have the So Hoppy Together- FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set!!  LOOK how I cut out this frog & adorable lily pad too- using these new framelits!!  Doesn't this little frog just make you smile?  He sure does me!

Let me tell you more about these framelits!!  There are more framelits & some other products too that are called Sale-a-bration Coordination.  

• They are available starting March 1-31, 2019 & while supplies last only- you can purchase any of these NEW Sale-a-bration Coordination products!  
• CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FLYER on these NEW Sale-a-bration Coordination products!  

stamp sets:
Amazing Life- #148750 (P)= $21.00- OC pg. 28
So Hoppy Together- #149725 (C)= SAB Free with a $50 order- pg. 13
card stock:

• Call Me Clover- #146969 (24)= $8.50- pg. 183- 4 1/4 x 11 
• Mint Macaroon- #138337 (24)= $8.50- pg. 186- 4 1/4 x 3 1/2"; 1" strip 
• Night of Navy-#100867 (24)= $8.50- pg. 184- 4 1/4 x 1"; 3 x 3 3/4" 
• Whisper White- #100730 (40)= $9.75- pg. 184- 2" strip; 2 3/4 x 3 1/2"; 4  x 5 1/4"

designer paper:  

• Happiness Blooms- #148795= $11.00- OC pg. 25  4 x 3"

ink:  Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 203
Stampin' Blends: 

• Call Me Clover Combo- #147282= $9.00- pg. 205 
• Light Smoky Slate- #145054= $4.50- pg. 205

other:  
Big Shot- # 143263= $110.00- pg. 214
Hop Around Framelits Dies- #150073= $27.00- AVAILABLE 3/1/19 
Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 221
Mini Dimensionals- #144108= $4.00- pg. 213
Nature's Twine (Mint Macaron)= #146342= $9.00- pg. 201
Stamparatus- #146276= $49.00- pg. 217

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Yesterday was a busy day stamping & having kids!  I got alot done, but not near enough.  Last night Sarah's parents came & got the kids......as today I'm going to be buried in papers- doing stuff for taxes.  I have to go to the CPA's tomorrow.  So I'm going to be hiding all day today/tomorrow morning- until I get them done.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

WOW! Sale-a-bration Coordination- LIMITED TIME- March 1-31, 2019!

Check Out The Flyer Here

It is so cool as these framelits coordinate with the 
Sale-a-Bration free products, that you have already earned.

Starting March 1-31, 2019 you can purchase all of 
these coordinating products!

 

 Hop Around Framelits Dies- #150073= $27.00

 

Lasting Lily Framelits Dies- #150071= $27.00

 

Call Me Cupcake Framelits Dies- #150072= $27.00

 

More Than Words Stamp Set- #150069= $17.00

How cool this stamp set coordinates with ALL of the Sale-a-Bration Sets.

 

Story Label Punch- #150076= $18.00

This is great for Sentiments!!!

WOW CHECK THIS OUT!
There are also some framelits that coordinate with the 
NEW Sale-a-Bration- Painted Seasons Bundle.

Four Seasons Framelit Dies- #150074= $28.00

Country Floral Embossing Folder

Look closely at this card.  I used the NEW Sale-a-bration Level 1- Country Floral Embossing Folder on it.   This is a Dynamic Embossing Folder- which means it gives a deep impression on the embossed images that is just gorgeous!!!

I used the All My Love DSP.  The other side of this piece is hearts! I thought these flowers would be great for any occasion- don't you!!

stamp set:  'Meant to Be'
card stock:

• Melon Mambo-
• Whisper White-
• Lovely Lipstick

designer paper:  All My Love
ink:  Lovely Lipstick
other:  White 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon, Starburst Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Standard Platform, County Floral Embossing Folder

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night Manda & Steve kept Brayden & Masen- so the boys all had a slumber party togtether!  Ainslee stayed with us (again).  She sure is a busy bee & on the go all of the time.  She is like the energizer bunny that goes & goes & never stops!

This morning I'll go pick up the boys & the 3 Wood kids will be here.  I'll be stamping all day!  I have LOTS of stamping to get done.  

We have more predicted snow on the way for tonight & tomorrow.  And I'm so dreading it.  We still have tons of ice & snow already- we sure don't need any more.  

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a great Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

2nd Release Sale-a-bration FREE products available starting today!!

Woo Hoo!  Stampin' Up has a 2nd release of FREE products for Sale-a-Bration.

They added 3 more FREE choices that will be available starting TODAY- Feb. 15th, 2019!  

**Remember that they are all while supplies last- so don't wait if there is one that you really want!

Click here to see the  2nd release brochure.

Click here to see the blog post I did sharing MORE INFORMATION about these 3 NEW Sale-a-bration choices!!

• Country Floral Embossing Folder- Level 1= FREE with a $50 product order!
• All Adorned Stamp set- Level 1= FREE with a $50 product order!
•  Painted Seasons Bundle (stamp set & coordinating DSP)- Level 2= FREE with a $100 product order. 

 

'Painted Season'

I LOVE it!  Check it out!  This is another card I made with the NEW Level 2 Sale-a-bration choice called- Painted Season'.  I just love the way it turned out!!!

This card is bright & cheery- which is something we can all use right now with the terrible winter weather we have had lately.

When I made this card I stamped a whole sheet of 8 1/2 x 11" Whisper White card stock & then cut it up!  Check out how I did it!

           1.  I stamped the flowers first.

          2.  I stamped the leaves.  First I did the larger ones & then added some of the smaller ones.

          3.  I stamped the little dots as a fill in randomly all over the sheet to finish it!

Here is a close up of it!  Check out how the stamp is a dis'ink'tive type.  This means that there are light & dark images all in one stamp!  This flower looks like it was stamped multiple times to get this look doesn't it.  Nope- it is all done just once!  And that is pretty darn awesome!!

With a One Sheet Wonder- you can cut the images into as many different pieces & sizes that you want.  Here are the different sizes I decided to cut this sheet into to make 7 different cards.  There is just a tiny bit on the end that I'm not using!  

You can do a One Sheet Wonder with any stamp set, any colors & cut it any way you want to do it.  There is no right or wrong way to do it!  Stamping the images all on one sheet like this at a time is just lots of fun & simplifies things when you are wanting to make multiple cards with the same design. 

So what do you think?  Pretty cool huh!  This is an OLDIE but a GOODIE technique to do when you want to do a collage style stamping with images. 

I just think that this turned out great & is a beautiful card!  

Oh- I used the NEW Stitched Rectangle Framelits with it too!  
 
stamp set:   'Dear Doily' & 'Painted Season'- FREE with a $100 product order- SAB choice
card stock:

• Poppy Parade-
• Whisper White-
• Lemon Lime Twist-

ink:  Poppy Parade & Lemon Lime Twist
other:  Poppy Parade Mini Stripped Ribbon, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins

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Yesterday morning we were suppose to sell 2 loads of hogs, but due to the terrible icy gravel roads & county pavement- we rescheduled them for next week.  So Deke worked on the farm all day & I had  a busy day with kids.  Trey & I made his Valentines while Masen & Ainslee napped yesterday afternoon. Then Masen & I made his Valentines when he got up.  They both turned out super cute & I'll post photos of them sometime to share.  Nathan & Sarah are gone, so the 3 Wood kids spent the night with us.  By the time we got everything all done & everyone ready for bed I was beat!  

This morning Brayden & Masen are going with their Grandpa Doug to Des Moines to State Wrestling to watch a cousin of Sarah's wrestle.  I'll spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  Trey needs a hair cut, so hopefully we get that done.   And then we'll see what else we get done.  Tonight when the 2 Wood boys get home from Des Moines they are going to have a slumber party at the Seeley's home & Ainslee will stay home with grandma & papa.  

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Happy Valentines Day!!

 

Wishing you all a very special day today- Happy Valentines Day!!

'Hey Love'- what a cute little stamp set this is!  Isn't this skunk just adorable!!!  The words in the set- Stinkin' Sweet sum it up perfectly!  This is a cute stamp set & a cute card too!

Look closely at the embossed hearts. How did I do that?  I used the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, along with my Embossing Mat!!!  The Embossing Mats are awesome & work with any of your framelits- turning them into embossed images!!

Here you can see more closely how cool theses hearts look!

stamp set: 'Hey Love'
card stock:

• Real Red-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- for card base; 4 1/4 x 2- piece to Emboss; 1 1/2" strip
• Basic Black- 5 x 3 3/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 3 x 2"- for Tag Topper Punch

ink: Black Memento
Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Light & Dark Smoky Slate, Light Basic Black
other:   Big Shot, Standard Platform, Embossing Mat,  Be Mine Stitched Framelits, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Red 3/8" Ribbon (carry over from Holiday Catalog)- 4", Tag Topper Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a long day!!!  We were up really early.......and on the go.  Me & all 6 kids were together for awhile yesterday morning since school was delayed.  It was then late when Deke finally got in last night from working on the farm.  (And I hate cooking supper & eating really late too!)  This cold winter weather is getting us all down!  It is so hard on those that have to work out in & it is brutal for the poor animals too.  

Speaking of cold & animals I want to share this.......my heart was very sad last night when Deke said he heard on the radio how 40 head of cattle in Iowa were found dead due to weather & neglect.  They starved & froze to death.  Oh my gosh!!  I know how hard it is to have to work out in the cold.  And I know how much extra work it is to have to do this or that to get something done with this weather, when that is normally not that difficult.  Maybe that farmer couldn't get to his cattle due to the bad roads, piles of snow, maybe he didn't have any extra bales of hay to feed them?  Whatever the reason is- it still just breaks my heart for those poor animals & I can't believe that something somehow couldn't have been done for them.  They should not have died.  And then this makes me think of the many poor people all over that don't have food, clothing & someone to care for them too.  It sure makes me think about things & count my blessings- big and small!

This morning we'll be up bright & early again.  I want to hurry & walk & Deke is off to chore.  As Nathan & Sarah will be bringing their kids at 7- they are leaving on a trip to Wisconsin to snowmobile.  So we will have their kids for the next few days.  Deke will come back in & stay here with Masen & Ainslee while I go to town to get the Seeley boys & take Brayden, Brody & Drake to school & come back out home with Trey to spend my day with the 3 little ones.  

The maintainer finally got over our road late yesterday!!!  Woo Hoo!!  The snow drifts hopefully won't drift again over night.  The ice is still there- so they are still super slick!  HOPEFULLY it warms up some & melts some of the ice before we get the next round of predicted snow. 

Gotta run.......I hope you have a GREAT Valentines Day!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE