"Extra Time"

Sorry...it's been awhile. This summer was crazy busy trying to balance kids home from school and a new job. Of course, now that they're back in school life is still crazy busy. I think I just need to resign myself to the fact that "extra time" doesn't exist!

Here's some artwork. I've been busy creating...just need to get busy posting! My in-laws bought a house in WY where they plan to host guests frequently. I made them a guest-book and treasure box...keeping with the cowboy theme of course!

Update on my court date...I SURVIVED! :) And I didn't even cry. The judge was kind and significantly reduced the fine (couldn't chuck the ticket all together). I got a chance to apologize for my behavior (HUMBLING!) and the neighbor and I ended on a good note. I'm just relieved it's over and I can stop thinking about it!

Big lesson of the summer:

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." ~Prov. 15:1

I need to figure out how to move photos around! I'll do that when I have "extra time!"

Love you more than...

Every night when I tuck my kids into bed, rather than just saying "I love you" we say "I love you more than......" I usually fill in the blank with "dark chocolate" or "sunshine" or "the beach." They usually fill in the blank with "playing video games" or "stuffed animals." The best part is when I say something and their eyes get huge because I found something really good to fill in the blank!

For Valentine's Day I made a little wall-hanging for their rooms. I included a little mirror because what little girl doesn't need a mirror for putting on lipstick (of course our lipstick is really Coca-cola flavored chapstick...you would think they had died and gone to heaven!).

Now if I could figure out how to add more photos and put them where I want them.....

Most materials used are from Close To My Heart...paper is Life Delights and Emporium

ribbons are American Crafts (all purchased at Jo-Anns)