Spring Cleaning..

Since spring is in the air, thank goodness it isn't raining anymore, wishing the last two days weren't so cold but what can you do? I have decided to do my spring cleaning again (yes yes I know). Today I got the bug and not only did I do my daily routine of sweeping, dusting, laundry and kitchen, I bleached out the shower, cleaned up my bedroom and cleaned up the office/craft room. I plan on getting all the closets cleaned out and get OUR clothes and pile them up for the yard sale the base is having. I also want to get all the toys the kids don't play with, shoes that are too small and anything else that can't go to consignment and try and get rid of it. My main goal is to get rid of some dishes, and get some new ones that match to replace some of the plastic stuff. Mark and I have tons of clothes we don't wear and get rid of it all once and for all. I would like to clean out the linen closet and "freshen" it up and get rid of old comforters that I know will never grace our beds lol. It is time, spring is definitely in the air!

And the Birthdays just keep rolling

Well here I sit, its April 8th and tomorrow is the 3rd person to have their birthday with in the two week period lol. I guess I kick off the birthday celebrations since my birthday is first in our family. Mark enjoyed his 31st birthday emmensly and was very happy. He was very lovey that weekend lol. Tomorrow is the "baby" girl's 5th birthday and it's becoming a bitter sweet moment for us. She will soon be registered for Kindergarten and off to school where the boys are 5 days a week from 8 am until 3:00 pm. It almost seems UNREAL. I know I have talke about this day since the time she turned 2 but never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that it would be at our door step so quickly. Makes me almost want to close the door and tell time to look somewhere else! Every day Ms. Sue tells me Elora is amazing and it was a very proud moment for me when the subsitute told me that Elora was very special and that I should be very proud. I am very proud of all our children but it is nice to be told that you are doing a good job as a parent. I will be in denial for the next few days lol.

Gorjuss Girls single stamps are finally MINE!

Oh I was so excited that these came out into the single stamps and ordered 4 of them. They are even greater in person than they are online!!! I just love them! Suzanne Woolcott did great with these. Unfortunately the only place you can buy them is in the UK since she is in Scotland! Gesh! But none the less I love them and they were money worth spending! I got 4 girls. Gorjuss Foxy, Gorjuss Just a girl, Gorjuss Sitting, and Gorjuss just a little birdie. Now knowing I was getting these beautiful stamps I got me some Copic Markers. OMG I love them but gosh why do they have to be so expensive!! Those are going to be adding to my collection one or two at a time...but I will keeping adding!

Here are some of the cards I did tonight just to try out my new stamps!

This one is the foxy and I made a Mother's Day card of out her :)

Gorjuss Sitting

Just a girl

A little birdie!

Happy 31st birthday you old fart LOL

It is officially April 4th and my retarded but lovable husband is officially 31! It *STILL* doesn't seem like we've been married almost 10 yrs this summer! Crazy.

Well for a while now I had planned out his birthday gift! I put it on layaway at the exchange and picked it up in March and as soon as I brought it home I wrapped it and tucked it away in the closet. Well yesterday he saw it and me being the softy I am let him open it...at first he was guessing and he said "It can't be an xbox 360 its too small" it took everything I had not to say "oh really!" hahaha. I got some video which I haven't uploaded just yet but I do have a few pics :)

So here is Mark with his birthday gift!

This is him before the decision to open it lol I gave him 10 min to decide and he finally couldn't take it anymore.

This was a sweet moment for me just cause he was truely surprised and he just "loved" on it for a while haha.

Love my Anya's!!!

Well let's just say I've grown tired with Stampin' Up! I'm sorry I know there are tons of people who just eat, live, and breathe for it but for the last year I have not been one of them. Not when there are so many other companies who make such to die for stamps! One of my new loves is from "The Greeting Farm". Her name is Anya and she is adorable! I bought my first ones a couple days ago and bought Mermaid Anya, Rockstar Anya, and Princess Anya! O-M-G!! I love love love them. I also ordered Ian stamps which are too cute and make GREAT boy cards!! I got Skater Ian (can't wait) and Space Ian! Too cute!

Here are some pics of the cards I started making with the Anya's, Im sure more will be making its way here soon!

Rockstar Anya

Princess Anya

Mermaid Anya

You can find them at www.thegreetinfarm.com

7 days and counting...

Can you believe that in 7 days our baby girl is going to be 5?? Where did the time gooooooooooooooooo??? I have NO idea. I can still remember the days where she was this chunky little ham who even then was full of drama and had the most halarious facial expression. She was always a strong willed child even before born. Can't deny her too much with out her voicing her opinions. Now she is a bright, beautiful, talented, soon to be 5 yr old! ::still wonders where the time went::

Elora at 1 yrs old:


Elora at 2 yrs old:


Elora at 3 yrs old:


Elora at 4 yrs old:


Elora at ALMOST not quite but soon to be 5 yrs old lol:

Love my Kids

Just enjoying spring break over here. The boys got hair cuts today and Im recovering from being really sick. But I got some pics of them today looking too cute and having fun!

Mr Caleb


Mr Andrew


Miss Elora


Rare moment


Dont let the smiles fool you


Giving Ellie bear loves


Caleb's turn too


Thought this was funny cause of Ellies face