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Father's Day Photoshoot!

A few weeks ago I set up an impromptu photo shoot for a gift for my son, Anthony.  I decided to dress up the twins {because they don't object at this age} in his work attire. I framed a few of these and I plan to give it to him this Sunday.  {Note to self:  think of this earlier in the day and not at dusk} 

That Braeden look cracks me up!

Braeden is not impressed

 

Just a few things before I sign off.  A huge thank you to my friend, Shelley Bastaw for using her photography skills for a personal photoshoot. You are funny, generous and super talented and I am so thankful for your time and talents!

And I am teaching the "Wisteria" book at Right At Home on Sunday, June 28.  This is a technique based class with lots of different products inside.  Note:  wear some old clothes! :o)

And finally, I have started adding some of the class dates along my sidebar.  I have additional dates to add once they are firmed up.  Thank you so much for your emails and your requests. 

Have a blessed Father's day weekend!

A oldy but good Quote of the Day! "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out" ~ Walter Winchell

A new look!

I have wanted a new blog banner for quite some time, I am working on one in photoshop so this process of changing is not so few and far between.  My friend and design team extraordinaire, Jen Davis designed this banner!  A huge thank you for your hard work. :)

In the meantime, while I change around some things and work on my blog, here are a few photos of my upcoming classes this weekend at Wiggles & Giggles.    And of course, a few of my two favorite subjects, Braeden and Brody!

 

The Perfect Escape! 

 

 

Vintage Wisteria!

 

The boys were baptized on Mother's Day {reason for the funny hats}

 

My boys....{left to right: Jon, Samuele, husband stephen, Anthony and Mike and of course Braeden and Brody}

 

My oldest son,Michael with both boys.  {Love this photo}

 

Braeden playing "hooray"...silly song I sing to them. :)

 

They are watching my dog, sari, she has no clue that she is going to be the victim of these two very soon.

 

Not the best photo, but I snicker watching Braeden grab Brody's ear. 

 

Braeden, when he is tired he sucks his thumb.

 

Alright off to work on my blog and change up some of the photo albums, add new kits and add some teaching events i will be attending!  Stay Tuned!

QOTD:  "It is simple.  We are where we should be, doing what we should be doing.  Otherwise, we would be somewhere else, doing something else." ~ Richard Stine

I am here....

But I and headed to Right at Home Scrapbooking to teach two classes and some demos! Why not come by and say hello?   In between the two classes, I will be demoing our white chipboard, alcohol inks, foils, shimmerz {love this stuff}.  I will update my teaching schedule and post some photos tomorrow.

{You} altered book......narratives bloom collection

 

{The perfect escape} brag book ......south seas and tidepools collection

and some updated photos on the twins! {more on these two tomorrow}

 

 

The cutest little mickey evah!

Have a blessed day

QOTD:  "The difference between winning and losing is most often....not quitting." ~ Walt Disney

Welcome April!

I do not think the warm, sunny weather can get here any faster! Antipation of Spring and Summer have been whirling in my head; long days spent on the beach or by the pool!   I cannot wait to take the twins to the beach - I already bought a sun tent before they were born- tee hee!    Tomorrow is suppose to be warm, sunny and 50 {50's is warm right?}. 

This month is the start of some exciting classes and travel schedule.  First stop is St Louis MO! I have never been to St Louis - so i am always eager to visit a new place.  I am teaching along side some amazing gals;

Scrap St. Louis

April 23-25, 2009

Hosted by

For Keeps Sake Scrapbook Super Store

http://forkeepssake.typepad.com

Our event features two full days of

inspiration, ideas, great food

and a lineup of workshops

taught by some of the most

talented people in the industry. 

Enjoy 7 innovative classes with our amazing instructors:

• Linda Cain(Ten Seconds Studio & Vintaj Natural Brass)

Clear Scraps

Teresa Collins

Cheryl Mezzetti (Creative Imaginations)

Joey Otlo (Bazzill Paper)

Margie Romney-Aslett Making Memories)

WendyVecchi (Ranger, Stampers Anonymous &

Maya Road

)

The event includes:  All 7 workshops;

Make-and-takes by some or your favorite companies;

6 full meals;

Instructor trunk show

 

This year’s keynote speaker is

St. Louis’ own Mary Engelbreit.

For Keeps Sake also

Welcomes Stacy Julian from

Big Picture Scrapbooking who will

Speak at our Farewell dinner.

Spaces are still available for Scrap St. Louis

To sign up call:  314-487-8131

    

 

 

I have heard from a few people who are coming already - looking forward to meeting some St Louis friends! 

And of course some photos of the boys from this past week......in anticipation of Easter...my two widdle wabbits. ...snicker.

 

Love how they are always holding hands. (:

 

Two happy widdle wabbits.

 

5 minutes in and they are getting a bit miffed. snicker

 

Braeden with his "bunny" face.

Okay off to enjoy a day of scrapping! Have a blessed weekend.

QOTD:  "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." ~ From A.A.Milne's Winnie the Pooh

First sleepover!

This past Tuesday we had our first "official" overnight with the boys.  We have had other overnights but the parents slept over as well, so technically we didn't really have them as an "official" overnight. 

They were perfect little angels, entertaining us with a silly look or babble.  They slept really well but the grandparents errr, they slept with one ear to the door all night - which doesn't make a restful sleep! 

I did manage to get a few good photos of the two of them.  Braeden was cooperative for a single photo but Brody wanted nothing to do with sitting without his brother. :(

 

Braeden and Brody {Brody sporting his new facial expression}

 

These two watching "Noggin"

 

Still absorbed with "Noggin"

 

Braeden being his adorable self!  Check out the double chin!

Last night they came over for a bit while mom and dad had a quick bite to eat.  Brody was very vocal and Braeden managed to get everyone around him wet while he perfected his "raspberry".  Too too funny! I just cannot get enough of these two! 

And this past Saturday I spent the day at Colorful Creations at their annual Crop on the Cape!  I taught two classes and a make and take inbetween.  We played with Creative Imaginations Foils and Sticky 2 making a little photo album. I really enjoyed eeting so many talented women - thank you for supporting my classes - i look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Thank you Jenn and Jayne - it was a pleasure working with you for this event.

This coming weekend I am teaching two classes and a make and take for local retailers in framingham at the Tim Collins Rep Group Spring Event.   Here are a couple of sneak peeks of the projects i am teaching using two new collections - Art Warehouse New England Collection and Samantha Walker's Ooh la la collection!

 

 

and two quotes from my favorite author!

"The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has no vision - Helen Keller

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadow." ~ Helen Keller

Have a Blessed Day!