*Great* Aunt Chrissy

Aunt Chrissy isn't really my aunt... she is my mom's best friend and we have always just called her "Aunt Chrissy." She is horribly hilarious and uses vulgar language which I absolutely adore in her. Whenever I'm with her, my sides hurt from laughing and I'm completely exhausted from all her funny stories!
We were recently together at my dad's retirement party and again, she had me in hysterics! We snuck off to a room by ourselves and told one funny story after the next. We had a ball catching up because we just don't see each other enough.
So, I had this picture of us taken that night. I thought it was cute and wanted to send her a copy. I also wanted to make it a little special. I pulled out my handy dandy Xyron machine and made it into a refrigerator magnet! I decorated the picture with patterned paper and rub-ons, and shoved it through my Xyron. Lastly, I added my handmade button with some ribbon. Aunt Chrissy got the package yesterday and called me today to tell me she loved it. We had a few more laughs on the phone before saying good-bye. She is the best...

It's a beautiful morning...

Sunshine, 70 degrees, and happy children playing outside! This is unbelievable weather we are having in July, in Kentucky! I put the craft box out on the deck, opened it and let the kids have free range. So far, they have made masks, hats, painted and done sticker pictures. They are having a ball and staying out of my hair!

Yesterday I went scrapping with my friend, Kelly. We had a ball! Kelly is so easy to be with and has great ideas for LO's. It's nice to have a friend you can ask, "where does this need to go?" We got quite a bit done too! I will post those projects tomorrow. I also met a girl named Teresa. This chic was a hoot! She had so many gadgets and I am so not a gadget girl. Anyway, I needed help gluing on some trim. She pulled out her handy dandy Xyron sticker maker and Viole! super sticky trim. I was amazed and enthused! I will be buying one one these this week! At only $9.47 at JoAnn's and Michael's, I can use a 40% off coupon and get it dirt cheap!

This is a LO I made for my niece, Lucy. She was a plump little infant, so we all called her "juicy" and it stuck. Anyway, I love these pics of her and her mama, and her cherry dress was begging for a Tessa Ann cherry button embellishment!

The baby shower we had for Erin was a hit. The food was divine and Erin got some great stuff for the baby! Five more weeks before we meet little, baby Whitlock! Here is Mrs. Peggi and the hostesses: And lastly, if you haven't joined this blog, what are you waiting for? I will be posting a fab prize next week to be given away to one of my trusty readers. Click on "Join This Blog" on the right hand column and follow the prompts from there. Super easy and super quick! You wont want to miss out!