Yesterday, Brentt had an article published in the San Diego Union Tribune called "Budget and a Baby" Check it out here. I am so proud of him and how he has been able to dedicate his career to helping other adoptive parents with the complex financial issues that arise.
People always say to find what you love, and then get paid for it. Brentt is living that cliche and is successful because of it. If you want more information, you can contact him via his website: www.adoptivefamilyplanning.com.
Thanks for checking in! I couldn't wait to share.
Cheers!
Christy
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Finally... an Easter craft!
Now that my scrap room is almost done, I've been able to get to my stuff and make an easy Easter craft. After releasing a little pent-up creative juice, I was finally able to relax. Pathetic, I know! We all have our coping mechanisms, creating stuff is mine.
So here is a tutorial for the easy Easter egg project. I first saw it at the Crafty Secrets booth at CHA and thought, "I can make that." You really can make it too!
Supplies:
I don't think I've ever written such simple instructions... hmmm... layer flowers and button, push pin through and push into styrofoam egg. Repeat. It seems too simple, right? A picture may say it better:
Seriously, try the egg project! It will give you so much creative-satisfaction and you will be amazed at how little time it takes.
Next week, I think I will reveal my new sanctuary....I mean, scrap room . I am putting in the final details (and Brentt still needs to hang the doors). So much vintage, French inspiration. It is simply dreamy!
Thanks for checking in!
Cheers!
Christy
So here is a tutorial for the easy Easter egg project. I first saw it at the Crafty Secrets booth at CHA and thought, "I can make that." You really can make it too!
Supplies:- Styrofoam egg (Michael's)
- pearl headed pins
- "A LOT" of Paper flowers (mine are from Prima)
- Buttons
I don't think I've ever written such simple instructions... hmmm... layer flowers and button, push pin through and push into styrofoam egg. Repeat. It seems too simple, right? A picture may say it better:
Seriously, try the egg project! It will give you so much creative-satisfaction and you will be amazed at how little time it takes.Next week, I think I will reveal my new sanctuary....I mean, scrap room . I am putting in the final details (and Brentt still needs to hang the doors). So much vintage, French inspiration. It is simply dreamy!
Thanks for checking in!
Cheers!
Christy
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
What's new?
What's new? Oh, such a loaded question! Are you sure you are really wondering? If so, read on. You'll get a looooonnnnngggg answer. We have been busy!
For starters, Spring is definitely here. The kids and I have planted a garden and they check their seeds and plants everyday. It has been in the 80's all week so it should really take off.
Maddie is playing softball and is having fun. I think 3 games a week plus practice is way too much of a commitment for 6 year olds. I certainly did NOT know what we were getting into. Lesson learned... It should wind down after we are done playing the rain make-up games.
On the homefront, we have been working on my scrapbook room. (A little spring cleaning gone crazy!!!) The trim should be finished this weekend and then I'll just be putting it back together. What a project! It all started by me wanting to change the wall color. Now we have lots of new electrical, cabinets, desk, curtains, etc... It helps that my hubby is handy but I cannot believe I have made it 2 months with no "creative space." I am truly suffering! ;) Here are a couple sneak peaks:
So, since we have been so busy we decided we needed a little day trip to be together as a family. We drove out to the desert to see the wild flowers in bloom. I think we were a little early in the season but this is what we found:
This was also Max's first trip in the back pack. He loved being able to see everything from a new height.
Thanks for checking in!
Christy
For starters, Spring is definitely here. The kids and I have planted a garden and they check their seeds and plants everyday. It has been in the 80's all week so it should really take off.Maddie is playing softball and is having fun. I think 3 games a week plus practice is way too much of a commitment for 6 year olds. I certainly did NOT know what we were getting into. Lesson learned... It should wind down after we are done playing the rain make-up games.
On the homefront, we have been working on my scrapbook room. (A little spring cleaning gone crazy!!!) The trim should be finished this weekend and then I'll just be putting it back together. What a project! It all started by me wanting to change the wall color. Now we have lots of new electrical, cabinets, desk, curtains, etc... It helps that my hubby is handy but I cannot believe I have made it 2 months with no "creative space." I am truly suffering! ;) Here are a couple sneak peaks:
So, since we have been so busy we decided we needed a little day trip to be together as a family. We drove out to the desert to see the wild flowers in bloom. I think we were a little early in the season but this is what we found:
This was also Max's first trip in the back pack. He loved being able to see everything from a new height.
Thanks for checking in!
Christy
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Max is 5 months old!
Today, Max is 5 months old. So hard to believe that time has passed so quickly. He is such a happy guy! 
He has started rolling over and he has a new favorite food: butternut squash. I just wish I could freeze him at this age.
So much new stuff to share (including sneak peeks of my new scrapbook room) but I am way too tired tonight. Have a great night! Thanks for checking in!
Christy
He has started rolling over and he has a new favorite food: butternut squash. I just wish I could freeze him at this age.So much new stuff to share (including sneak peeks of my new scrapbook room) but I am way too tired tonight. Have a great night! Thanks for checking in!
Christy
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