I'm back!

Holy cow! I can't believe its already been a month since my last post. I could barely remember my login!Sorry for my absence! (in case there is anyone out there who still checks our blog.) Life has been crazy busy, yet productive. In the last month we've celebrated Easter, changed the kids to a private Christian school (to start in the Fall), teacher appreciation parties, open house and spring concerts at both schools, play dates, swim lessons, gymnastics, family visiting, planning Summer vacation, AND just Brentt and I took a trip together. Whew! I'm exhausted just reading about it.I'll share some photos of the last month. So many great ones!

First of all, Easter was such a fun occasion to watch how much Max's personality has blossomed. He loved the Easter egg hunt
but he did NOT like the Easter bunny. (I have to admit he does look a little creepy!)We also had some warm weather in early May. The kids love the slip and slide and the water table. I hope it stays this easy to entertain them all Summer.
Luckily, Max is not old enough to be embarrassed that I show pictures like this. Who doesn't love to see a cute, chubby, baby butt?!?
Madeleine's school had a cake decorating contest for their Spring Fling. She thought of, and decorated this cake all by herself. She was so proud of her "Ladybug Picnic" cake.
Here are Grandma and Grandpa Bill when they were here. Isn't this a great picture of them? They are so happy and in love. (Happy early Anniversary!)Sam just cracks me up in this picture! He is in full character! I am starting to wonder if "camouflage" is a phase or just part of being Sam. Hmmm...Max LOVES books and he and Grandpa Bill bonded over many books on their 10 day visit.
I have so much more to share but I've really got to run. Thanks so much for checking in!
Cheers,
Christy

Happy Easter!

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:

• Styrofoam egg (Michael's)
• pearl headed pins
• "A LOT" of Paper flowers (mine are from Prima)
• Buttons

Instructions:
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

That which does not kill me only makes me stronger.

I've been such a bad blog poster.... so many things coming our way these days. Many I can't share to the general public... yet.... Which is totally not my style! If you know me, you know that I don't have much to hide in my boring, happy, normal life. But things have not been boring....

Something else that is totally not my style is this latest creation I made for my bike-crazy husband. He's been training for a race called the "24-hours of Adrenalin." This is a race where he will ride his mountain bike for 24 hours STRAIGHT! He is insane! And he has been training like a mad man. I made him this 11" by 14" canvas to celebrate his achievement/cheer him on. Here it is....Yeah! Crazy, huh? No flowers. No pearls. No lace. Nothing sparkly. And yes, that's a real bike crank set and chain attached on the canvas. Had to get the old drill driver out for this one! Not a typical scrapbook tool in my room. I made some good use of my new Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint. I also painted the back ground with ... hold onto your seats... Glimmer Mist from Tattered angels. Yep! The brown is the "Cocoa" color and the green blotches are "Olive Vine." The words are a combo of magazine cutouts and letter stickers. Although its not my style, I really had fun making it. Its fun to branch out and try something completely different. Also, I'll leave you with a few pictures from Easter.

Decorating eggs was a hit with both kids. I couldn't believe how patient they both were!
The egg hunt we went to was great fun even though it was really cold and windy.
How funny is this?!? Sam would only pick up the blue Easter eggs. Guess what color is his favorite now!Thanks for checking in. Have a great weekend! Cheers!
Christy