Some photos to share......

I'm catching up on pictures that I just got downloaded off of my camera. 

These pictures were taken last Saturday night when Brayden stayed with us!  We sure had a fun evening!  Here he is putting a Red Glimmer Star on the top of our tree with Papa's help.  He just insisted that I have a star on the tree!  And red is his favorite color.....so he was thrilled when he helped me make this star out of our SU! Glimmer 12x12 paper.  

When they were done decorating the tree they built log houses.  There were lots of precious memories made.  I loved the giggles, smiles & cheering when they were creating these masterpieces.  And I can't forget the sighs of disappointment when it fell over & they had to re-build the tall building a couple of times!  So fun!

Here is their TOWN!

Oh- and Brayden says I can't forget to show you the garage over on the other side of it, where his pick-up is parked.

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We have a family tradition of my mom taking us girls to Pella to Tour the Christmas Homes.
Today was our day to do that!

As our children have gotten older some of the girls have joined us.

This year 2 of my nieces (Jackie & Jordan) went along.

And the twins went with us too.

It was a very nice day spent with my family!

Here is a picture of the twins with Jackie & Jordan.

'Perfectly Preserved' apple

Good morning!  This set is so neat.....I love the jar!

'Perfectly Preserved' & 'Sassy Salutations'
cs:  More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple
Orchard Harvest Designer Paper
ink:  Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple, Lucky Limeade
supplies:  Big Shot, Cannery Framelits, Lucky Limeade Bakers's Twine, Scallop Edge Ribbon Border, dimensionals

 I am running late this morning.

Late night of stampers last night & trying to get house picked up & back in order as boys will soon be here.

I am off today to spend the day with my sisters, my mom & 2 nieces.

We are doing our annual Pella Tour of Homes.

The twins are going with us.

HOPE we have a fun day!

Drake had a fever & little fussy yesteray from his shots he got on Wednesday.

Brody is fine!  They didn't seem to bother him afterwards.

Have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Merry Mini's in a jar.....

Good morning!
 
At Founders I got a cool card similar to this from Mary Ellen.  It is such a neat idea to showcase so many cool items from the Holiday Catalog. 
 
This was one of my Fall STYC projects.  Everyone loved using the Paper-Piercing Pack to go around the inside of the scalloped oval.  And check out the Merry Minis punch pack with the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Paper.

Note:

The Scallop Oval punch is punched out of the card front & the words are stamped on the inside Real Red card stock piece.
 

 'Petite Pairs' & 'Perfectly Preserved'

cs:  Real Red, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla

Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Paper

ink:  Early Espresso

supplies:  Big Shot, Cannery Framelits, Merry Minis punch pack, Early Espresso Bakers Twine, dimensionals, glue dot, Scallop Edge Border punch, Scallop Oval punch, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper Piercing tool, Mat pack

Yesterday afternoon Manda met me at the clinic so that the twins could get their 15 month shots. 

Poor little guys- they each got 3 shots.

It wasn't fun!

Felt so sorry for them.....they both cried pretty hard.

Hope that they slept ok last night & are feeling ok today.

Tonight is Stampin' Night at our home.

I have a full house of ladies coming to join me.

I'm so EXCITED to stamp with everyone that will be joining me.

Everyone will be making a 4x4 Chipboard 2013 Calendar!

(Or maybe more if they are making some for Christmas gifts!)

The calendars are adorable!

I can't wait for everyone to come stamp with me.

Deke is gone again to meetings all day.

(He has 3 meetings alone just today!)

So the boys & I will be home alone again for lunch.

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Awwh......perfect for a chilly day!

Good morning!

Here is another simple 'Scenstational Season' mug card.

'Scensational Season' & 'More Merry Messages'
cs:  Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White
ink:  Real Red, Basic Gray
supplies:  Big Shot, Holiday Collection framelits, rhinestone, dazzling diamonds glitter, 2 way glue pen, dimensionals

I really like this stamp set!
 
I THINK that all of my boys are finally over that darn bug they have had!

YIPEE!

Yesterday was a beautiful day outside!!

It is hard to believe that is December.

But I'm lovin' this weather & sure not going to complain.

The boys & I went on a walk & they played outside for a bit.
We all needed the fresh air.

Deke & I put up garland & ice cicle lights on our porch right before lunch too.
Happy to have that task done, as wasn't sure we were going to get it done this year.

Deke is gone the rest of the week for meetings, so it is just the boys & me.

I am cutting & cutting & cutting card stock every spare minute I have for my calendar classes.

 I am home all day & all evening today- so pray I get lots done.

Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE