MIA

Hello all!!! I kind of have been missing in action. I have been in my classroom this week attempting to get ready for the start of school. I don't know how much time I will have to create right now, but as the Lord allows I will post what I can.

I do however ask for your prayers. The task before me in my own eyes is so very great but in the Lord's eyes it is a very light load. So I ask that the Lord would continue to go before me and lay out that path that He would have me walk on.

Parents night was Thurs evening and it was so amazing. I felt like crying when all those precious little first graders were sitting before me. What a privilege I have been given, to be able to teach these children and open their eyes to the wonders of God's Word.

It was pretty funny, I spent a lot of time worrying about what the parents might ask that night and I prayed that the Lord would go before me and give me wisdom. However the one question I didn't have an answer to, came from one of the students. He wanted to know where his backpack was going to go. Being that we are not equipped with cubbies or hooks or anything of the sort, I never even thought about it. Praise God the vice principal was there to supply the answer because this was important to this little one. It was so sweet because it was a reminder for me to always keep in mind what's important to these little ones.

So I pray that you all have a blessed week and when I can I will post some pics of our classroom. It is still in the making but I know it will be all that God wants it to be in His perfect timing. So remember, if you are facing a task that seems bigger than you remember these words " Not by power, not my might but by my spirit says the Lord".


Hugs and kisses,

Melanie

Some layouts

Here's a layout I did of Cameron in the pool this summer at age 5. I kept it simple to focus on the pics. I used the acrylic pebbles from Michaels. I found them on clearance for 1.99 and the bag is big! I can't get enough of them. Perfect for water pages etc.

Ok, being a new puppy owner has made me a little nutso! I had to go and find some doggie things. I found the Pet Stack on sale at Joanns and thought "I must have that" So here's my first layout using it. Nothing is adhered yet, this is kind of still in the making but I'm still trying to figure out if I should add some ribbon. The paper is pretty busy so I'm thinking I should probably leave it alone. What do you think?

Supplies: Pet Stack, cocoa cs, topiary cs, cricut base camp

Bella Card

P.S. That's a virgin drink!!!! LOL!


Here's a card I made for a friend's birthday using one of the images that Jenn sent me. I used my cricut for the stars and the word celebrate.

By the way, have I told you how much I am loving the Cricut Expressions. For those of you looking to buy one, costco.com has the lowest price. Walmart sells it for 289.00 and Sam's club as well but on line at Costco it's 269.00 and FREE SHIPPING!!!!

Love it, love it, love it!

Provo Craft was kind enough to send me a new cricut to replace mine which never really worked from the beginning. I bought it at Walmart almost 2 years ago and only used it a few times because it would just stop working. All the buttons would light up green and nothing would turn them off. I called Provo craft and 3 days later a new one was at my door step. They are amazing!

Supplies: CTMH CS barn red, twilight and white daisy, CTMH markers twilight, barn red and sunkiss yellow, Bella stamp

I love your blog!!

Thank you to my SBS sister Tracy who so kindly nominated me for this award. She is now a DT member for a sketch blog so be sure to check her out here.

I wanted to extend this to all who visit my blog, you know who you are. I love all of your blogs!!! And you are all so special to me. Thank you for sharing your artwork, your testimonies, your families and your heart with all of us. I believe that God allows us to be connected for a very special purpose and I am very blessed by all of you. Keep on sharing, keep on blogging. This goes out to all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Have a blessed day!

Melanie

Life with Missy!!!

Missy knows exactly where to find her food. Yummy, she's a growin pup!
Oh what crazy eyes you have!!!!!!!!!!! Yikes
Missy loves biting on her blankies, any blankie, all blankies!!!!!!!! Chew, chew and more chewing!
Missy loves to snuggle with daddy!!!!!!!!!!!! And daddy loves to snuggle with Missy!
Missy loves shoes. She always make her way to the shoe pile!!!!!!!!! Lexi took this pic
Gotta do what ya gotta do. I'm trying to build up my resistance a little at a time! LOL
How ridiculous is this?????????? I never would have thunk it, hee hee hee!
ok, what's up with that?????????????????????????????????????
Yummy!!! He looks edible.........................
Can you hear Missy now "Who's that in my crate?????"
The kids are too funny. They put squaky macaw in her crate to keep her company!
Missy not feeling too well. Her kennel cough is getting the best of her for now, poor baby!

We took Missy to the vet yesterday and she is on antibiotics for 10 days. She has a bad case of kennel cough and was not her perky self. She was having a hard time holding her bladder so yesterday was interesting. Having her is like having an infant. Eat, poop, pee, eat, poop, pee and a very tight schedule.

Missy also lost a tooth at the vet while she was eating a treat. So they gave me a medicine tube to hold it in. That was pretty exciting for us! Oh, I have so many doggie pages to scrap. I suppose I will just dedicate an album to her. I guess I better get started on that.

Have a great day all,

Hugs,
Melanie

Daddy's Girls

Here's a layout I did of Vic and the girls at the daddy daughter breakfast this summer. This was a special one because it was the first time Tori was with us for the event. Vic was so excited to be able to take both his girls.

I used opposites attract cartridge, prima velvet flowers, various buttons, ribbon, ric rac, acrylic bubbles in light and dark pink, Queen & Co plastic flower, paper slab from Hobby Lobby ( thanks Becca!) and scalloped paper from an album kit from Joann's

CTMH Clearance Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!! Today!!!!!!!!!!

Remember to check out the clearance sale on my website!!!!!!! It starts today at 8am Utah time. The deals are unbelievable and FREE SHIPPING with a $75 order!!!!

Don't miss out. This is a great time to stock up for Christmas, birthdays and Just because gifts. This sale is while supplies last, so hurry and check it out!!!!!!

Have a great day!!!

P.S. I actually did a page, I'll post later today.

Melanie