I'm still here . . .

 It has been a crazy couple of weeks . . . and I just haven't made time to post and be online much at all.  I also haven't taken many pictures.  I hope to change that.  

So much going on . . . much that I won't touch on here, except for a few pictures I did take.

We had Kasey's baby shower.  It was one of those occasions that I chose to enjoy rather than take pictures.  Only a few more weeks til we get to see our new granddaughter in person.  

 This little guy turned 5!  He is such a sweet little guy!

This was taken on his actual birthday.  He had a wonderful party with a lot of kids and chaos!

Just what you would expect at a 5 year old birthday party!

This was my great find at a thrift store this afternoon.  Thirty-three stamps . . . for $12.

I don't do a lot of stamping, but I could not walk past these for that price.  There are a few Halloween stamps and somewhere in there is a peace sign stamp.  I figure the ones I don't really like I can let the kids mess with.  

today . . .

Outside my window . . . the sun is coming up – just about ready to shine through the window

I am thinking . . . that with the amount of work I have today – the day should fly by.   

I am thankful for . . . all my kids!

From the kitchen . . . oatmeal and coffee 

I am wearing . . . a black wrap dress

I am creating . . . having fun with my art journal these days

I am going . . . to have a great day!

I am reading . . . The Happiness Project - by Gretchin Rubin

I am hoping . . .  to get some good news today!

I am hearing . . . the AC just kicked on . . . it’s going to be another hot day.

Around the office . . . quiet (I’m here early – so all alone) – and tons of work to do.  I love the start of a new school year!

One of my favorite things . . . origami paper

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . just making the most of each day!

From my picture journal . . .

Charlotte's rubber stamps . . . .

. . . and inky fingers.  She is very much into stamping and drawing these days.

At least I made him laugh!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

I've always wanted to try this.  They are a little rough looking because I used a dull letter opener to carve the letters.  A sharp blade would work much better . . . but then - if it was me using the sharp blade . . . I may have cut my finger.  But they stamp just fine . . .

Just a little Friday afternoon fun . . . LOVE, LOVE, LOVE stuff like this!