Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is another beautiful fall card created using this month special stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!

This stamp set & coordinating framelits are only available until August 31st or while supplies last only.  If you haven't purchased this stamp set yet be sure you get it ordered before it is gone.

Just look back through the post on my blog over the past month......I have tons of cards on here that I've created & posted.  

My demonstrator friend- Christy Kimball gave me this pretty card!  Check out how she used the direct to paper in the middle. She also used the new Seaside Embossing folder too.  And she used our new Layering Circles Framelits.

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'
card stock:  Soft Sky, Soft Sude, Pear Pizzaz, Very Vanilla
ink:  Soft Suede, Pear Pizza
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circle Framelits, New Platform, Seaside Embossing Folder, Basic Pearl, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with boys!  We then went to Brayden's first flag football game.  He played great & made a touchdown!  He sure is a fast runner.  When we got home from there we worked outside late on the farm with the piggies, selling a load of them.

This morning I'm off early to pick up the boys.  Deke is off early to chore & head to a meeting in Ottumwa.  Tonight the guys are going racing & Brayden will be spending the night with Grandma!  I'm not sure what we'll do....but looking forward to our evening together.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Halloween Scares'

Oh how I love Halloween!!  So here is another upcoming Holiday Catalog sneak peek!  

This card is similar to the card that I made for my team meeting swap this past weekend! 

You can see another Haunted House card I made if you CLICK HERE!

stamp set:  'Halloween Scares' & 'Spooky Fun' (words)
card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black & Whisper White
designer paper: Halloween Nights DSP (12x12)
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede
marker:  Crushed Curry
other:  Paper Snips (I fussy cut out the Haunted House), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, White Enamel Dots(colored them with a Black Sharpie marker)

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Yesterday was a full day with my boys!  I stayed at Manda's home with them the whole morning, as I was trying to get some things done for her at their home- as this weekend is the twins big 5th BD party!  We came out to our home right before lunch & spent the rest of the day here. 

When Masen left last night I worked on finishing up canning tomatoes!  When I got them done I was just beat....

 

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office.  I'm up early to go pick up the boys- as Nathan has an early meeting.  Tonight is my farmer night helping Deke with the piggies.  Brayden also has his first flag football game tonight too......so hoping we can get there too.

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Happy Birthday to Nathan!!

Today is our son, Nathan's birthday!!  We were so blessed the day he was born.

This is a photo taken last week of him & his family at their pond.  

Stampin' Up!- New Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks!

Here are some more upcoming Holiday Sneak Peeks!  

Are you thinking Christmas yet?  Have you seen the new Holiday Catalog yet in your mail box?  Oh my gosh!  It is full of LOTS of awesome new things isn't it!!!

This is a card that made for a Leaders Swap that I'm in.  There is alot of new products here from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.

Supplies used.......

Some new things are-

• the stamp set- 'Tin of Tags' (words & snowflake) 
• the stamp set- 'Holly Berry Happiness' (bow)
• the designer paper- Presents & Pinecones
• Holly Berry Builder Punch

card stock & ink:  Real Red & Crumb Cake
other:  2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals & Glue Dot

This is a fun fold!!  The bottom half of this card opens up.  It is the same layout as THIS CARD!  Click here to see it!

Measurements-

• Real Red card stock- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"; 11 x 2 1/4"- fold in half; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"; 1" strip for bow to punch out of

• Crumb Cake- 5 1/4 x 2"; 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"

• Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip to stamp words onto & punch out with the 2" Circle Punch; 5 1/4 x 2"- to layer inside to stamp words onto.

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys!!  We were outside for several hours, enjoying this beautiful fall like weather we've been having!

 

Last night Susie's Hair Hut was open for business.  I got 6 hair cuts done- Deke, Brody, Drake, Nathan, Steve & Trey!!  Now to find time to get Brayden's done sometime soon.

 

After I got done with hair cuts & supper I worked on tomatoes to get canned.  

 

This morning I'm off early to go pick up all of the boys for the day.  When they all leave tonight I'll be finishing up canning tomatoes.

 

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

Stampin' Up!'- 'Christmas Magic'

Woo Hoo!  Here is another upcoming Holiday Catalog sneak peek!!  You can start ordering from this catalog beginning September 1st, 2016!!  As a demonstrator we get to pre-order from the new catalogs a month before they go live to customers.  Yes- how lucky is that!  If you'd like to become a demonstrator & join my team please CONTACT ME for more information!!!
 
This card is one that I created for a swap that I'm in with some other demonstrator friends from across the US & Canada.  I hope they like it!!  I mailed all of my cards out to Jenn last Friday!!  

I also shared this card at my team meeting on Saturday afternoon.  All of my girls got to make this card too!  Our meeting was focused around New Holiday Catalog products!  It was SOOO much fun!!

Check out my cute little snowman!! He is from the set- 'Christmas Magic' in the Holiday Catalog!!

There is alot of new products from the upcoming Holiday Catalog that I used here..... stamp set, ribbon, designer paper & snow!!  

Look at the tag- I used the pointed part of the Best Badge Punch (in the big catalog- pg. 186) to make this.

It is just soooooo cool isn't it!

 Here is how I slid the piece of paper into the punch to get the pointed end!

I love it when you can get multiple uses out of just one punch!! 

My piece of Garden Green card stock measures:  1" x 2 3/4"! 

AND look at the snow!! Check out how it sparkles!   I used the new white Mica Flakes Trio Pack- pg. 41 (pkg of 3- white, gold & green) in the Holiday Catalog!  I just used my Multipurpose Liquid Glue, added it underneath the snowman & then dipped it into a container that I put the White Mica Flakes into to make the snow!   CUTE HUH!

stamp set:  'Christmas Magic'
card stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White & Garden Green
designer paper:  Warmth & Cherry DSP stack (6x6)
ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green & Pumpkin Pie
other:  3/8" Silky Taffeta Ribbon Combo pack (Cherry Cobbler & Emerald Envy)Mica Flakes Trio Pack (White, Green & Gold), Best Badge Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots 

Measurements for the card:  
*Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 2 3/4 x 3; 2 3/4 x 1
*Cherry Cobbler- 4 x 5 1/4; 2 1/4 x 2 1/2
*Whisper White- 2 x 2 1/4 
*Designer Paper- 5 1/4 x 2

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Deke & I spent most of our day yesterday in the machine shed staining our mold trim for the outside of our house/garage that we are replacing.  Then last night we all went up to Nathan & Sarah's for awhile & sat out on their patio around their fire pit.  It was nice & chilly!  The boys played football.  We went to bed early- as I was just beat.  

This morning I'm off early to pick up the 3 Seeley boys for the day, as Manda is officially back to school full time.  And Deke off early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  Tonight when the boys go home I'll be canning tomatoes & Deke will be gone to Fairfield for a meeting.  

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Perfectly Wrapped'!

Oh what a HAPPY DAY!!  

Here is a clean & simple card I made!  I needed a quick card to send to a friend!  Isn't it bright & cheery!

Wow- these words & this flower stamp are both in the same stamp set!  I love it when there are stamp sets that coordinate & all go together like this!  Even the little circle dot stamp set around the words are in this stamp set too! 

stamp set:  'Perfectly Wrapped'
card stock:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Sweet Sugar Plum
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platfrom, Layering Circles Framelits, Blossom Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

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Oh how I had a full day of stamping yesterday!!  I enjoyed my day, but it was a full one!  I had one of my regular monthly classes in the morning & then had a team meeting in the afternoon!  When everyone left last night I worked on getting our family room/kitchen back in order (furniture moved back where it belonged & all stamp stuff picked up).  

Sarah is gone with her cousin this weekend, so Nathan & their boys were here for lunch & supper last night.  Nathan is a great cook- so glad he came here to make supper & eat with us!   When they left last night I went to bed.  I was just beat!  

Today I'm working on catching up on mail, bookwork, emails & such this morning.  This afternoon Deke & I are going to stain trim for the outside of our house so that Makenzy can come put that on sometime soon.  Our trim & siding along the bottom edge of our home is rotten.  We are replacing it.  What a process!  Will be glad when it will be all done.  Think we about have everything now to get it done.  I need to get the trim stained, Deke is going to remove the rotten siding & then our friends Makenzy & Ben will be helping to get the rest of it all done.  

I think that Nathan & the boys are coming down again today & they can help us! 

Gotta run.....
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is a single tree using the 'Thoughtful Branches' set.  It is clean & simple!  It is perfect for a guy card!  This is another way to do this card layout & make a different tree!  You can see  another idea using the same pieces of card stock, but with a totally different look by CLICKING HERE!!

Gosh.....I just love this stamp set!

stamp sets:  'Thoughtful Branches' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla

ink:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delight Dijon

markers:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

other:  Very Vanilla Thick Twine, Sponge Daubers, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

Yesterday was a long day!!  I enjoyed my night getting to stamp & visit with everyone that joined me.  I was beat when they left, so ended up going to bed finally about midnight.  

 

This morning I'm gearing up for stamping all day!  I have my monthly class here this morning at our home.  And then this afternoon I have my team coming to play with new Holiday Catalog products!!  I can't wait to see everyone & stamp!!

 

I hoe you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- Detailed Floral Thinlits unite with the 'Designer Tin of Cards' stamp set!

OH how I love black & white cards.....and this one is no exception!  Isn't it very elegant & pretty!  It is perfect for many different occasions- wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement, etc.

This card is one that everyone stamping with me at my August monthly classes will be making this month!  

Don't you just love the font & the words on the front of this card?  This 'Designer Tin of Cards' stamp set is awesome too!

stamp set:  'Designer Tin of Cards'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Basic Black
designer paper:  Pop of Pink Specialty DSP (12x12)
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, New Platform, Precision Plate, Detailed Floral Thinlits, 2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Black Baker's Twine, Basic Pearls, Delicate White Doilies

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Yesterday was a wild day with all of the boys!!  Oh my......they are busy & keep me going 100 mph.  I was beat when they left last night- but burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff for my upcoming team meeting!

This morning I'm off early to spend the day having tests for my (hopefully) upcoming hysterectomy.  Originally this appointment was to be 2 weeks ago......and that sure would have worked better for me.  But somehow I hope I get everything done today that I have to do.  First I'll take care of all of the tests & dr appointment & then I'll hurry home to finish getting ready for tonight's stampin' class that I have here at our home! 

Tonight when everyone leaves after my class I'll be finishing up things for my stamp class that I have on Saturday morning & then getting ready for my Team Meeting I have all afternoon tomorrow!  

Gotta run....

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is a clean & simple card!  It's another fall card......using the awesome stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!  I did the thumping technique here.  This would make a great guy card, sympathy card, birthday card, etc. 

There are a little closer so that you can see all of the different colors!  

Oh how I love FALL!

stamp sets:  'Thoughtful Branches' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla

ink:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delight Dijon

markers:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

other:  Very Vanilla Thick Twine, Sponge Daubers, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I had a fun day with the boys yesterday!  Brayden went out with Papa for a couple of hours in the afternoon to grind feed & work on the farm.  When the boys went home last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping!!  I have some cute things to share with you in the coming days, using new Holiday Catalog products.

This morning all of the boys will be here early to spend the day with me.  Manda & Nathan both have early meetings.  So G'ma is going to have a busy day!!

When the boys go home tonight I'll be a busy bee getting everything finished up & ready for my upcoming stamp classes that I have here at our home this weekend.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Flourishing Phrases'

So.....I played with a different color using the Flourishing Phrases' set.  I used Elegant Eggplant here & did the Smack Down Technique. 

You can see the another card I made using Daffodil Delight & the Smack Down Technique HERE!!

WOW- Which card do you like better?  The Daffodil Delight or the Elegant Eggplant?

They both have a totally different look- even though they are created using the same stamp set, same layout & same technique.  

stamp set:  'Flourishing Phrases'
card stock:  Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive
other:  Flourishing Thinlits, Big Shot, New Platform, Precision Plate, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer

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I enjoyed my day with Brayden & Masen yesterday.  Brayden & Papa went to look at possibly trading skid loaders......so Brayden was pumped!  He can tell you all about the different skid loaders on the market. And what he didn't learn at the dealership he looked up on line when he got home.  Nathan, Sarah & the boys got their family photos taken last night at their home (around their pond).  I can't wait to hear all about it when they get here this morning.

After the boys left I burnt the midnight oil stamping!!!  I am working on swaps & shoe box swaps for my upcoming team meeting that I am hosting this weekend.

Deke is off early to chore & head to a meeting & then spend the rest of the morning in the courthouse.  

After my boys leave tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping again!!

There are no weekly races tonight in Osky, due to the Iowa State Fair going on this week.  Wow- so that means I'll have an extra night to be home.  

Gotta run.......I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!! 

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Fresh Fruit'

Awhh.......yummy!  I love strawberries.  

Check out this cute card & fun fold I did here.  This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me at my August monthly classes is getting to make. 

Did you notice the pretty red ribbon?  It is a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog too.  It is called- Real Red 3/4" Stitched Ribbon.  I love the pretty white stitching along the edge.  It is very elegant!

stamp set:  'Fresh Fruit'
card stock:  Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
designer paper:  Fruit Stand DSP (12x12)
ink:  Real Red, Old Olive
other:  Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Magnetic Platform, Sparkling Embossing Folder, New Platform, Best Badge Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Real Red Stitched ribbon, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Look at the ends of the 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' banner.  I made the ends this way by using the Best Badge Punch.  

Dimensions for this fun  fold are:
**Real Red card stock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 1 1/4" & 5 1/2".  I then just folded the front fold forward.  This is another form a "Z Fold" card.  

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Yesterday I spent the whole day working on bookwork for stamping stuff & placing orders.  I then burnt the midnight oil stamping, using some NEW Holiday Catalog things for my upcoming team meeting I have this weekend.

This morning the 2 Wood boys will be here early to spend the day with me.  We're gonna go out & help Papa with the baby piggies for awhile too.  

Tonight when the boys go home I will be a stamping away!!  I hope to have some good mojo in creating with my New Catalog pre-order!!

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

Stampin' Up!- Another Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek

Here is another sneak peek to share with you today!!  

Oh my....I love the upcoming holidays- fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas....AND our upcoming NEW Holiday Catalog is jam packed full of cool new things!! 

Check out this Halloween card that I made for a monthly swap I'm in with some demonstrator friends.  I hope they like it!!  I think it turned out really cute!!

Brody & Drake had a blast stamping along with me when I was making these cards last week.  I wish I would have gotten a photo of it to share.  It was precious!!

stamp set:  'Halloween Scares' & 'Halloween Treats'- upcoming Holiday Catalog
card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black & Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede
marker:  Crushed Curry
other:  Paper Snips (I fussy cut out the Haunted House), Halloween Night Baker's Twine (Pumpkin Pie/Black), Halloween Night Enamel Dots (Pumpkin Pie), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Here are my piles of houses.....as I was in the process of creating them for my swap!

Check out how I cut apart this stamp- 'Halloween Treats'.....I wanted to get the most use out of it without having to use a marker for each section.  I did have to find an additional block to put one of the stamps on.  the other 2 are mounted on each end, as you can see here!

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Yesterday was a fun day of stamping with many that joined me for my 2 stamp classes.  Lynda & Devonee were awesome hostesses with lots of yummy food & great help.

When I left my stamp class I drove to Vinton to join everyone at the races!  Nathan got 2nd in his heat & 3rd in the main.

This morning Deke is off to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I think I'm home alone today.  I still have all of my things from my monthly class to unload from the car & then I have several errands to run.  When I get home I'll be placing orders, getting caught up on farm bookwork & laundry!  

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Sweet Cupcake'

Awhh....today is Masen's 1st birthday! This is the card that I made for him.  

Wow- where has the past year gone?  It sure went fast.  We celebrated his birthday yesterday with lots of family & friends at his house.  The weather was perfect & it was a nice day!

I thought his card turned out cute!!  Sarah chose Pumpkin Pie & Navy for the colors for his party theme.  So those are the colors that I used for his card too!

stamp set:  'Sweet Cupcake'
card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Night of Navy, Whisper White
designer paper:  Halloween Night Specialty DSP- upcoming Holiday Catalog
ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Night of Navy
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Cupcake Cutouts, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Here is the invite that I made for his party, to be sent out to everyone.   I used our retired Mustache framelit here.  

And here he is eating his cake!  He loved the frosting!  Isn't he a doll!  He had a cute little plaid bow tie on & this little pants matched too!

 

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I burnt the midnight oil last night cutting card stock!  This morning I'm headed out early for my 2 monthly classes in Hiawatha.  Devonee & Lynda are our hostesses this month!  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone & spending my day stamping with them.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Paisleys & Posies' Holiday Catalog SNEAK PEEK!

WOW- I have another Holiday Catalog sneak peek to share with you today!!  

Look closely at this card & you'll see some of the new products that are in the upcoming Holiday Catalog.   

This is a clean & simple card....but very elegant & it just shines!  Do you see the new Copper Foil Sheets?  It is just beautiful!!  It is totally stunning! 

stamp set:  'Paisleys & Posies'- NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG
card stock:  Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Copper Foil Sheets (12x12)-NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG
ink:  Cajun Craze
other:  Thick Very Vanilla Twine, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Check out how I did all of the images on this card.  I put all of these photopolymer stamps together onto one clear Block I.  That way I could stamp them all at one time! This saved me time & it worked out great!!! 

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When we got home yesterday, Deke worked of the farm the rest of the day & I spent the rest of the day/night stamping!  Aunt Kathy, Sarah, Nathan & Masen all stopped by to visit me a few minitues in the afternoon. 

This morning we are up early & on the go!  Deke is off to chore & I'm cooking meat for Masen's birthday party!!  We have a full day to spend at Nathan & Sarah's for lunch with lots of family & friends celebrating Masen's 1st birthday!  I can't believe he is going to be 1 year old already tomorrow!  Wow- where did the past year go?

Later this afternoon when I get home I'll spend the rest of the afternoon/evening finishing cutting card stock & getting ready for my 2 stamp classes that I have tomorrow.  I can't wait to spend my day stamping with everyone & sharing!!  Devonee & Lynda are our hostesses for this month!  

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Flourishing Phrases'

This is a pretty flower card!  I did the Smack Down Technique here.  Check out the diagonal layering too.  I love the way it turned out.  I learned that the more ink you use the prettier I think it turns out!  

I stamped the flowers/leaf images on a piece of Whisper White card stock that measured 3 3/4 x 3 3/4".  After I got it all stamped the way I wanted it I put it into my Stampin' Trimmer & cut it at a diagonal & then split the diagonals to layer on the top of the card & the bottom of the card. 

This is one of the cards everyone joining me at my August monthly classes will be making!  Woo Hoo!

Note:  I did at some gold cord behind the flower after I took this picture.  Wow- it sure adds to the card & is really pretty!

stamp set:  'Flourishing Phrases'
card stock:  Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz
other:  Flourishing Thinlits, Big Shot, New Platform, Precision Plate, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer

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Yesterday was a busy day with piggies & boys!!  We got alot of little babies in....and they weighed much lighter than normal, so there was alot of sorting & moving around to get them all evened up.  The tiny ones are going to need some extra love & slop fed.  Due to the warm temps the past couple of weeks, the sows haven't been eating at much, thus they aren't milking as well either.  The piggies all look great & healthy......they are just not quite as big as they normally are when they are weaned.  

The boys played outside for about 1 1/2 hours & then we came in late to take their naps.  When they all went home I worked on farm books most of the evening.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & then he'll be taking me to have a colonoscopy done.  (Oh one of the joys of getting older,)  I hope I feel good when I get home as I have a ton of card stock to get cut for this weekends classes.  

 

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

Hugs-
SUSIE