{ ARG! To The Pirate Party! }

Here is the invitation I made for Corbin's Birthday.

Corbin had picked out these on etsy, but we were running out of time trying to convo back and forth with our 3 hour time difference and I had to get these done asap. 

So, I did a little more looking around on Etsy and found the kit. 
(Pirate kit was found via another Invitation seller's Etsy shop, 
she stated what kit she used and where it could be purchased from.)

So, 1.5 hours later in Photoshop (i know i am slow) 

I had whipped up a very similar version based on her super cute layout.

Now to figure out the cake, goodie bags, games, and, and, and......

Invitation completely inspired from HERE.

Pirate kit purchased from HERE

(She also has a cute pirate girl version as well, just type "pirate" in the search box) 
Free Fonts that I used: Blackladder ITC
                                    Century Gothic
Click on the font name to download them for yourself.

EDITED: I take no credit for the design of this invitation. 
The invitation was completely inspired from HERE.
Yes, I changed a few things to suite my own taste,
 I do not sell this invitation on Etsy in any way, shape or form.

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{ 2-Wheels! }

 Guess who learned how to ride a 2 wheel bike WITHOUT training wheels last month? 

Yup, this little dude.

He is such a stud, his birthday is this week. 

So a pirate party in in order, you know what I'll be doing this week. 

I'll post his invite I made tomorrow, right now I have errands to run.

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{ Happy Birthday #42 }

Just a little shout out for my main man who turns 42 today. 

Love this man more then he knows. 

Glad he's mine forever.

Love you Babe & Happy Birthday! 

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{ 9/11 }

Our family will NEVER forget.

The following pictures were some I took with my phone at the
Tri-Cities  9.11 Memorial in Kennewick, Washington last month.

Seeing a part of what used to be one of the Twin Towers in tangible form is incredible.

To know that people built & walked among these pieces.

To know the strength that building had.

Then, to remember the hate that brought it down.

But being able to watch via the internet The National 9/11 Memorial being built from that hallowed ground in New York City, just goes to prove that the human Spirit may bruise, but it can never be broken.

Our thoughts & prayers go out to all the families affected by 9/11.

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{ She's Growing Up }

My baby will be 5 this Halloween and proof that she is growing up is in the following picture. 

Yup, that's right she went and lost her first tooth the night before she went back to school. 

Sigh......

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{ First Day Mugshots }

I am a fiercely devoted mom who loves her kids.

But, School is a lovely thing.

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{ Super Saturday Crafts }

I was asked to help again with Super Saturday this year, I've been struggling with what craft I should do. 

Here is the first craft I though about doing: Round 1

Then, I went through all the steps and decided that sewing was never going to happen on my watch while teaching a SS class. 

(I'd rather give birth naturally to a 9lb baby (i should know i have done it 2 times) 

Then I moved onto these 2 crafts from this Etsy Store: Round 2

But, sadly time wasn't on my side, nor the shipping prices for 6 sample pieces (3 of each, unfinished) now, if I were only ordering 1 piece I would have been golden. 

So, I decided to move onto the simpler side of things. 
Round 3- ding, ding. 

Here are the 2 items I will be teaching:

 The idea came from Jen, she is such a sweetheart and has some pretty rocking craft ideas along with some super cute 
Activity day ideas. 

Okay, so her blog is pretty much stocked with cute ideas. 

You can read her blog here: Cinnaberry-Suite.

I loved this Temple Silhouette from the first time I saw it, and decided, hey we could make this!

 I've been reading Clarendone Lane for a while now. This gal has such great style and her home decor is awesome, she also has an Etsy shop, so if you want to order a Salt Lake Temple Silhouette you can order them from her Etsy Store.

I pretty much went for more of a "use year round" type of craft, instead of going so holiday. The Big Boss's wanted more of a gift type craft so that's what they are getting. 

Are any of you attending a Super Saturday this year? 

What will you be making?

Well, I better run, we have a laundry list of things to get done today, 

these poor kids of ours are gonna wish they were in school today! 

We parents love a good holiday. :)

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{ Mom, I Mustache You A Question. }

Well, my brood came home from school yesterday and happily they had a great day! All I can say is phew, & thank goodness, I was a little nervous for them. More for Jentry, being it was his first day in High School (man I'm getting old).

As I was cleaning up the dishes from dinner last night, Corbin informed me that he needed to take a water bottle to school.
 He then sweetly asked me if I could buy one at the store with his name on it. 
I told him yes, 
All the while knowing there was no such thing.  

So what's a Mom to do? 
I dusted off my Cricut/Vinyl and cut out a hat, mustache & of course his name.
I think it turned out pretty cute MANLY and I'm sure NO ONE in his class will have one like it.

Please don't mind the water spots, I washed it out before I made it all fabulous.

I so love this, and it took maybe 15 minutes to do. 
There's nothing sweeter then a quick easy craft I tell you. 
Okay, sure it's manly but it's also freaking cute... I had to say it.

I am slightly stoked for him to see it in the a.m.

I just ♥ this sweet boy of mine.

Here are links to the products I used: 
Just click on them & they will open in a new window. 
Mustache- DB Disguise 1
Hat- DB Disguise 2
Name Font- GUESS WHAT
Program- Sure Cuts Alot aka SCAL

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{ 1st Day Back To School }

Our annual back to school photo.

Corbin 2nd  ~ Brinley 5th  ~ Parker 7th  ~ Jentry 9th

More pictures to come later.

The Border Date Font on the photo is actually a brush, here is the link:
Three Sixty Five Days Photo and Journal Overlays
The 2012 Font is a Freebie Font: 
Sketch Font

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{ Mama, Mama I'm Coming Home.. }

This boy has been gone for 9 long days.

Parker with his -now gone- as in went to an actual farm- Rooster Albert.

 Lucky for us, he is on his way home today. 

I do believe that Lake Powell has had him long enough.

Thank you K family for taking him on a trip he will always remember. 

 Oh, how I've missed this sweet, mischievous boy.

P.S.- He's home just in time for school to start

TOMORROW!

What is it with me and music titles?

I know I love me some tunes, but honestly, I've got to stop! ☺

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